It's a Cryme

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When I was a kid I was not particularly into music. Of course I listened to it on the radio and I had a few records, but it took a while before I got obsessed with it. It was bands like Queen and ELO that first really got my attention. At some point I became aware of Genesis and I think that was when someone played the album Nursery Cryme to me. This was long after the album came out in 1971. By then Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett had left the band. Nursery Cryme was when the classic lineup came together with Gabriel, Hackett, Phil Collins, Tony Bands and Mike Rutherford. It is my opinion that the decade from around 1967 is one of the most creative in music history with many genres evolving then such as prog, heavy metal, glam and later punk.

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I went on to acquire most of the Genesis albums. Some were on copied to cassette from various sources. It was only fairly recently that I got my own copy of Nursery Cryme and that was on CD. It still stands out as an excellent collection of songs.

The other day a friend directed me to this documentary about the album. There was plenty I did not know, but then I do not always study the history of artists I enjoy. It also has lots of good footage of the band at the time. I really wish I could have seen them live back then. Actually the only time I saw them live was a massive show at Knebworth park in the 90s.

I consider Nursery Cryme to be 'proper' English prog with songs based on ancient legends as well as stories they made up. It has comedy, and nostalgia. You have the orchestral sound of the Mellotron (which they apparently bought from King Crimson), but also Steve Hackett using tapping techniques on guitar long before Eddie Van Halen. Phil Collins sings on For Absent Friends, which is short, but delightful. Harold the Barrel is one of their comedy songs that must have been fun live. The musicianship and composition is excellent considering how young they all were.

It was many years after first hearing Genesis that I heard Big Big Train on a prog podcast and got a very similar vibe from them. They also had a singer who played flute, but unfortunately he died recently.

Fifty years on they are all still performing, but Collins is looking very frail now. He is touring again with Genesis. Their later albums were more pop, but they could still include extended and complex musical pieces. It looks like they still include some of the early songs on the current tour, but nothing from this album. I know there are some tribute acts, so maybe I need to check out one of those to get a flavour of what it would have been like half a century ago.

Good music is timeless.

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Good music always last. Thanks for your post.

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Have you seen the #threetunetuesday tag Steeve that's run by @ablaze?

Some great tunes and posts each week and it would be cool if you could join in.

Best wishes, hope you're back in perfect health again :-)

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Ill check that out, miss doing the music posts.

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Yes mate, you used to lead up some good music posts. Will be good to see you popping one out :-)

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I'd not seen that. I tend to do my own thing rather than following challenges, but I do like to share music I enjoy.

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It's all good! It's free and easy and just a way of sharing in the same place at the same time and with the same tag. No rules :-)

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Yes Genesis, and especially Phil Collins, often get unfairly judged based on a couple of their 'hits'. In truth, they were really quite innovative and creative.
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Definitely. Phil likes the Motown sound, but some of his solo stuff is very creative. Bands who go beyond the 3 minute single can still be massive.

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Oooh.. a music post, quite rare these days, unless you count @detlev's!

I only watched those Genesis doco's a few days ago, they have been doing the rounds on Facebook. Im listening to 'A Curious Feeling - Tony Banks' right now as it happens. That Rutherford solo effort is OK too.. 'Smallcreep's Day'. Give em a try as background music.

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I will watch the other documentaries soon. Happy to do more music posts if anyone is interested.

Some of the Genesis guys tended to be quite poppy with their outside projects, but Face Value is a great album. I think I've heard Smallcreep's Day, but then Mike and the Mechanics was pop.

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I enjoyed music since I was a kid. Picked up the drum sticks at about 10. Started playing the piano at 12 and then, the guitar at 18. I really enjoyed music a lot and I love playing it. Truth be told, I don't also take out time to study the history or past of the musicians I love and maybe that's because I don't want a career from it, it gives me pleasure and that's why I want.

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Music should be fun, but some people obsess over the details. All that really matters is how it sounds.

Rock on!

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Lol. I just love music, good ones! I don't really take time to check out people's details. Just keep giving me good sounds, that's all.

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I saw King Crimson in 1969 in Hyde Park and the Rolling stones were their support act.
I'm a big fan of prog rock and Genesis is a firm favourite.
In fact I've been watching a lot of stuff from that era and I'm practicing the track 'Entangled' from a trick of the tail.

I agree with you on how innovative and dynamic the music scene was back in those days without being nostalgic.

It was objectively constructed completely differently to the pap we have today.

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I saw King Crimson in 1969 in Hyde Park and the Rolling stones were their support act.

I though King Crimson supported the Stones. You must have been about 5 to have been there!

I like challenging music, but it can be complex and enjoyable. Prog is about pushing the boundaries and doesn't all have to be about Tolkein type legends. There are newer bands who still carry the torch. It's out there if you seek it. I used to listen to shows from The Dividing Line, but I think they shut down. I discovered a lot of bands there such as Big Big Train and Frost*.

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Haha 5? I was 13 at the time. I recall climbing a tree to get a better view.

I also saw Pink Floyd in a tiny club in wardour street. Although the Floyd are known for Roger Walter's lyrics. The band as a whole was focused on the musical journey of the piece.

It's possible to listen to the music alone and still enjoy the musical experience.

I must say I'm out of touch with the current prog rock scene. I'll check out your suggestions. 🎶🎸👍

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I just saw a news story about Phil the other day and they said that he isn't able to play the drums anymore. I think at his most recent how he just sat on a stool for the whole thing. Getting old definitely sucks! I have a copy of Invisible Touch on vinyl. It is one of my favorites.

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I think his son is playing the drums with the band now. Age gets us all in the end and money can't fix everything. He's had a good run though.

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That is cool when generations take over like that. Kind of like Jason Bonnam.

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