The Watch plays "Can Utility and the Coastliners"
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Topic: The Watch plays "Can Utility and the Coastliners"
Posted By: cstack3
Subject: The Watch plays "Can Utility and the Coastliners"
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 02:29
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This is very nice, featuring Steve (I mean, JOHN!) Hackett! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 02:48
| Neat rendition. Always enjoyed The Watch for their Genesis-isms !! |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 03:07
Thanks! I saw Canada's "Musical Box" play the same song in concert, it was excellent! This was how they looked live. As a bassist, I can attest that Rutherford's bass line towards the end (3:57 in this video) is a real hand-breaker!   ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Tom Ozric wrote:Posted By: Frenetic Zetetic
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 03:18
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Superb rendition! ------------- "I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021 |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 03:51
Thanks for posting these curiosities !! |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 05:56
| Nice rendition. I saw John Hackett though, not Steve. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 06:16
Very nice Charles! Thanks for the post.  ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 06:58
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Probably their best ever cover of a Genesis song. His vocal style suits it perfectly. Nice having John Hackett on it too. ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 07:09
you do know The Watch is more or less a Genesis pastiche
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Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 07:19
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^ I sure do...... They haven't always hit the spot with me, often due to the vocal style, but this track is definitely the best I've heard from them over the years (whether a cover or their own compositions) ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 07:23
was going to say that--  Love this rendition and love this song--its a fav from that period---Thanks for posting!
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 08:28
| Their version of Going out to get you is also well done. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 15:59
OOPS!! Thanks for the correction, I thought he looked odd!! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Hrychu
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 16:16
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To me, The Watch really shines when they do original songs rather than Genesis covers. ------------- “On the day of my creation, I fell in love with education. And overcoming all frustration, a teacher I became.” — Ernest Vong |
Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 16:23
Genesis pastiche they may be but when I saw them I thought they were very sincere and truly honoured to be playing this music. I saw them at a fairly small, intimate gig and with no props, masks or gimmicks and I was impressed by their honesty and the atmosphere they generated. Lets face it, most recent and contemporary 'Prog' bands have an element of 'pastiche'.. does it mean individuals enjoy it any less? ------------- |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 16:30
I did not mean pastiche in a negative way.
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: June 04 2020 at 16:43
I didn't take it as such; that's how I found 'The Watch' from the one time I saw them. And that's just a general observation on much prog from the late 70's onwards.. that old 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' chestnut. Best left at that I think. ------------- |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: June 05 2020 at 05:49
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Absolutely brilliant cover. well done guys. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: June 05 2020 at 08:56
As a practicing musician, I identify with "prog pastiche!" It is extremely satisfying to master a complex body of work from bands like Genesis, KC, Yes etc. and play it in a group setting. I don't see any difference from a chamber quartet learning Mozart for example. These gentlemen really nail the feeling of the song very well, and "Can" is, IMHO, the second best song on "Foxtrot" after "Supper's Ready." ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: June 05 2020 at 13:58
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An excellent song - one of my favourite Genesis tracks and I'll give credit to The Watch for doing it real justice - regardless of what people think about tribute or pastiche bands (who I appreciate not everyone likes) ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: projeKct
Date Posted: June 05 2020 at 19:49
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BTW, they also played The Lamia ft. John Hackett (Quarantine Edition). Very good!
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: June 05 2020 at 22:15
You are very welcome!! I've seen The Musical Box three times, and I enjoy their "Foxtrot" show (shown) as they design their stage to resemble the cover of "Genesis-Live!" An amazing band & not to be missed! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |