Let's Talk Steven Wilson

Again?

Edited by Guldbamsen - March 08 2014 at 10:58

No no no, and I'm sorry for my initial reaction. Let's see what happens - who knows maybe we'll get to talking about something new here

Edited by Guldbamsen - March 08 2014 at 11:08

That's  awesome and the certainly not the one I would have picked.  I do love Harmony Korine though!

But really, that's what makes this guy so amazing, he versatility.

That's why the interview I posted REALLY grabbed me.   The interviewer really asked good questions about all of his projects.  

His answer basically, is that everything he's done is on hold.   And that his solo career is a situation where he feels able to take all of those elements he expressed in those past projects and integrate them into one place with the amazing musicians he now works with.

His observations on the 70s were fascinating to me.  He dedicates a considerable amount of time in the interview speculating what his music and career would have been like in the context of the 70s.  Interesting how he comments that  many younger fans (of all things) have come to him because of his work with those 70s classic album re-dos.

Loved the whole interview, my best look yet into what drives Steven and a great update on him in general.

I think that interview along opens up all kinds of talking points about him, and prog in general. 


Edited by ProgVanWinkle - March 08 2014 at 11:12

For me, best of his last works is what he did in Storm Corrosion's first album... It's masterpiece that leaves me speechles :D So emotional and yet played with such simplicity and minimalism. Although i'm not listening to it more often then twice a week as it's so sad and full of fear... Am i the only one loving this album so much? On PA it's very underrated imo :/

I just love his two last solo albums.

The T wrote: Let's talk Phil Collins

Dellinger wrote: I have come to like Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson quiet a bit, though I'm a latecomer (barely since last year). From Porcupine Tree, so far, I have liked "Coma Divine" best, and from his solo career, I didn't think he would be able to top Grace for Drowning, and I thought he was rushing to release a new album. But Raven ended up being even better for me, and I think better than most Porcupine Tree too. And the concert was also simply excellent.

I absolutely agree.

Strangely enough, I don't care for Insurgentes at all.  I love Grace For Drowning and The Raven albums though, and would say I probably prefer the former, for it's off the wall jazzy flavor and more interesting compositions.  The Raven is very concise and well crafted, but because of that seems a bit cold.  There is no denying the brilliance of it though.

I also love Porcupine Tree, mostly the early albums, but In Absentia and Deadwing are great albums as well.  Didn't care for the last two PTree albums, though The Incident was not bad, just not up to their usual standards (and Fear Of A Blank Planet just doesn't do much of anything for me).

I have not heard any of Wilson's other projects though, aside from a couple Blackfield songs which were okay, but nothing that made me want to listen any further.

Oh, I do have the Storm Corrosion album and really enjoy that one, as it seems a nice blend of Grace For Drowning and Harvest.


Edited by infandous - March 12 2014 at 11:39

dr wu23 wrote: infandous wrote: Strangely enough, I don't care for Insurgentes at all. I love Grace For Drowning and The Raven albums though, and would say I probably prefer the former, for it's off the wall jazzy flavor and more interesting compositions. The Raven is very concise and well crafted, but because of that seems a bit cold. There is no denying the brilliance of it though.I also love Porcupine Tree, mostly the early albums, but In Absentia and Deadwing are great albums as well. Didn't care for the last two PTree albums, though The Incident was not bad, just not up to their usual standards (and Fear Of A Blank Planet just doesn't do much of anything for me).I have not heard any of Wilson's other projects though, aside from a couple Blackfield songs which were okay, but nothing that made me want to listen any further.Oh, I do have the Storm Corrosion album and really enjoy that one, as it seems a nice blend of Grace For Drowning and Harvest. I feel about the same as you Mike regarding his various works. Really like the early PT albums better and everything up to and including Deadwing is very good but I thought Fear was boring. Incident was just ok. Insurgentes didn't do much for me and Grace For Drowning was decent but Storm Corrosion I find a little boring at times. Haven't yet picked up Raven but I will eventually. When I play him I usually pull out Stupid Dream, Significance, Lightbulb Sun, and Absentia.

You should really check out Raven then. For me it's much better than everything else you said, and in some ways I kind of agree with you about the other albums. I do like most up to a certain degree, specially "Grace for Drowning", which I feel is a very special album... but it can get a bit slow at times, you must be in the mood to listen to it. However, The Raven is great all around, more energetic, more prog, etc. For me the best album he has released, including the ones I know from Porcupine Tree. You should at least listen to it so you may know if you would like it.

Let's talk about Steven doing that Cousin It thing with his hair when he performs live....