Overated Song(s) - Genesis News Com Forum

alanultron5 · 07-17-2007, 04:09 PM

The title of this thread is a bit harsh, but i don't think if i put "What Song or Songs Do You Think Aren't Really As Good As Consensus Makes Out" would maybe not fit!
Anyhow! If anyone feels they might be feeling guilty in not liking a song that everyone else adores, air your views here! For me it is "Get Em' Out By Friday" which I just cannot get into at all! It just jumps from one rythmn to another too much for me! I nearly always find my mind wandering when trying to concentrate on it, which is very rare for me when listening to Genesis!

I have no qualms that so many fans adore the song! For them it is a Genesis classic! I just cannot get to it at all!

**martinus** · 07-17-2007, 04:32 PM

I'm gonna get lynched for this, but The Cinema Show is a song I cannot get into. The lyrics do not do anything for me, and it just kind of rambles on and on...

Squonkman · 07-17-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by martinus

I'm gonna get lynched for this, but The Cinema Show is a song I cannot get into. The lyrics do not do anything for me, and it just kind of rambles on and on...

!!!!!!!!!
blasphemy, pure blasphemy.
When you say ramble, are you talking about the singing verses or the sublime instrumental?

Now please say 20 Hail Marys and 10 Acts of Contrition as your penance

Danlaw83 · 07-17-2007, 06:00 PM

Invisible Touch, overrated song
Why is this liked so much, I mean I dont hate anything Genesis did, but jeez!

**DocFeatherfield** · 07-17-2007, 08:38 PM

"Cinema Show" (especially the intrumental part) is one of my all time favourites of any band and I also like "Get 'Em Out ..." a lot.

A song that is overrated in my opinion - well definitely "Watcher Of The Skies"

. The mellotron intro is cool but much too long - and after that nothing happens

. I must say I like the live version on stage (of course I only saw the "Musical Box" version) - because of all the dramatics done by Gabriel.

Squonkman · 07-17-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DocFeatherfield

"Cinema Show" (especially the intrumental part) is one of my all time favourites of any band and I also like "Get 'Em Out ..." a lot.

A song that is overrated in my opinion - well definitely "Watcher Of The Skies"

. The mellotron intro is cool but much too long - and after that nothing happens

. I must say I like the live version on stage (of course I only saw the "Musical Box" version) - because of all the dramatics done by Gabriel.

nothing happens in Watcher????!!!! how about a textbook example of loud soft dynamics in a progressive rock song, combined with an interesting sci-fi themed idea, and some searing guitar and mellotron work to boot? A perfect example of what drove thousands and thousands of teenage kids to become lifelong progressive rock fans is encapsulated in that song. Listen to some good live boot versions, especially ones recorded in those cavernous halls in Italy, where you hear the sound of the mellotron chords reverberating around those halls

If you guys keep up with these sacreligious opinions we may have to revoke those Genesis membership cards (insert wink)

**martinus** · 07-17-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Squonkman

When you say ramble, are you talking about the singing verses or the sublime instrumental?

err... both, actually!

I shall obey your demands, though: "20 Hail Marys and 10 Acts of Contrition as your penance". There, I've said it

**DocFeatherfield** · 07-18-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Squonkman

can someone please explain to me how to insert the wink or smiley face etc within the text of my message? I can't seem to do anything but get one at the top of the message when I click on the insert button--what am I doing wrong?

If you click on "Post Reply" or "Quote" you should see "Smilies" on the right of the window were you can write your answer.

Or you can use letters and signs like ; - ) or : D (if you write these without a space in between, you will get a smiley).

About "Watcher" - I understand, why many people like this piece of music, it just does not connect with me (and I know it for about 25 years now).

Sabra · 07-19-2007, 11:16 AM

congo, invisible touch, cant dance

alanultron5 · 07-19-2007, 03:21 PM

Just to clarify! I'm not asking people to state what is a `Crap` song! No! Just to state what song (Or Songs) they truly can't enjoy! There is a difference between saying "Song XXXX is the biggest load of XXX" and making out that its a fact, and those who don't agree must all be mad! from stating "I don't enjoy this myself, though i realise others do" it is the Latter style of view I hope to encourage! Martinus! I adore "The Cinema Show" but i respect it's not to your taste at all! Hopefully this will help!

07-17-2007, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
alanultron5 GNC Forum User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 41	Overated Song(s) The title of this thread is a bit harsh, but i don't think if i put "What Song or Songs Do You Think Aren't Really As Good As Consensus Makes Out" would maybe not fit! Anyhow! If anyone feels they might be feeling guilty in not liking a song that everyone else adores, air your views here! For me it is "Get Em' Out By Friday" which I just cannot get into at all! It just jumps from one rythmn to another too much for me! I nearly always find my mind wandering when trying to concentrate on it, which is very rare for me when listening to Genesis! I have no qualms that so many fans adore the song! For them it is a Genesis classic! I just cannot get to it at all!

07-17-2007, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
martinus Administrator Site Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,554	I'm gonna get lynched for this, but The Cinema Show is a song I cannot get into. The lyrics do not do anything for me, and it just kind of rambles on and on... __________________ ... cried a voice in the crowd.

07-17-2007, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Danlaw83 GNC Forum User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 2,372	Invisible Touch, overrated song Why is this liked so much, I mean I dont hate anything Genesis did, but jeez! __________________ ~DaN "After all, you're not what you thought you were at all You're just a natural fact, another Cul-De-Sac On nature's hard unfeeling trail" http://www.tonylayneshow.com

07-17-2007, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
DocFeatherfield Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 114	"Cinema Show" (especially the intrumental part) is one of my all time favourites of any band and I also like "Get 'Em Out ..." a lot. A song that is overrated in my opinion - well definitely "Watcher Of The Skies" . The mellotron intro is cool but much too long - and after that nothing happens . I must say I like the live version on stage (of course I only saw the "Musical Box" version) - because of all the dramatics done by Gabriel. __________________ "There must be some way out of here," said the joker to the thief, "There's too much confusion, I can't get no relief. Businessmen, they drink my wine, plowmen dig my earth, None of them along the line know what any of it is worth."

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07-19-2007, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sabra GNC Forum User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Llangollen Posts: 33	congo, invisible touch, cant dance

07-19-2007, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
alanultron5 GNC Forum User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 41	Just to clarify! I'm not asking people to state what is a `Crap` song! No! Just to state what song (Or Songs) they truly can't enjoy! There is a difference between saying "Song XXXX is the biggest load of XXX" and making out that its a fact, and those who don't agree must all be mad! from stating "I don't enjoy this myself, though i realise others do" it is the Latter style of view I hope to encourage! Martinus! I adore "The Cinema Show" but i respect it's not to your taste at all! Hopefully this will help!