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Sono passati circa 9 anni da quando i Genesis, orfani di Phil Collins si sono presentati al pubblico con un nuovo disco, quel "Calling All Stations" che ha fatto fatica ad essere digerito dai fan genesiani che proprio non riuscivano a vedere di buon occhio Ray Wilson come la persona che avrebbe dovuto sostituire il buon Phil al canto per i prossimi anni... flop annunciato? Direi di sì! Il conseguente tour di quel disco fù un autentico buco nel vuoto, testimoniato dalla scarsa vendita dei biglietti in Europa e addirittura dall'annullamento di gran parte dei concerti che si sarebbero dovuti tenere in America. Morale della favola... Tony Banks: "Chiudiamo qui! Non vogliamo che il nostro marchio faccia una fine tanto indecorosa!"
Tanti anni bui per i fan dei Genesis, in continua attesa di una reunion di cui si sentivano solo smentite. Poi il 7 Novembre del 2006 l'annuncio ufficiale! Con una conferenza stampa tenuta da Phil Collins, Tony Banks e Mike Rutherford, i Genesis annunciano il loro ritorno con un tour che avrebbe toccato l'Europa e l'America. Insomma, un ritorno in grande stile!
Tutti ad attendere questo benedetto 11 Giugno 2007, che coincideva con la prima data del tour, e quando questo momento è arrivato è cominciata la cavalcata di questa immensa band che ha raggiunto il picco massimo con il concerto di Roma, reso memorabile dal fatto che è stato fatto al Circo Massimo davanti a 500.000 persone!
A testimonianza di questo immenso tour i nostri hanno voluto omaggiare i fan con l'uscita di un live che raccoglie tutto il meglio di questo tour. La scaletta è stata riprodotta in ordine senza nessun taglio, ma ogni singola traccia è stata presa da una data in particolare del tour formando un puzzle musicale di altissimo livello! "Live Over Europe" è il live che mancava dai scaffali dei fan genesiani. Un disco che come ho spiegato prima non presenta opera di "taglio"di alcun genere, e questa già è una novità visti i precedenti dichi dal vivo.
Ad un primo ascolto sicuramente si avverte la resa non più energica di alcune canzoni che negli anni passati avevano costituito dei veri e propri cavalli di battaglia nei concerti dei Genesis. "In The Cage Medley", per esempio sembra una lontana parente di quella memorabile contenuta in Three Sides Live sopratutto per la velocità di esecuzione e per il fatto che Phil è stato costretto ad abbassare la tonalità della sua voce di un semitono! "Firth of Fifth", mozzata della parte cantata, risulta essere più semplificata nella ritmica, dove le celebri rullate di Phil stentano a decollare, conseguenza questa di più di quindici anni dedicati da Phil a cartoni animati ecc... della serie: in biciletta non è che non ci sò più andare, ma devo rifare un pò di pratica! Le tastiere di Tony sono sicuramente più in evidenza, ma anche quì è discutibile la scelta dei suoni adottati da Tony che non rispecchiano neanche lontanamente quella originale!
Adesso vi starete chiedendo che probabilmente questo disco al recensore non piacerà per niente? Invece vi sbagliate di grosso!
A mio avviso questo disco è il più bel testamento che questa band poteva lasciare ai fan. Di questo disco ci sono canzoni da brivido e di questo ne dobbiamo dare atto alla band, che dopo tanti anni si sono presentati in pubblico con una scaletta più che decorosa facendo il giusto mix di vecchio e nuovo!
Sicuramente mi viene in mente "Ripples" che non veniva proposta live dal 1980. Una versione bella e struggente dove molti al concerto non hanno esitato a farsi calare qualche lacrima. La parte strumentale è stata accorciata ma questo non toglie la magia a questo brano dove la chitarra di Daryl Struemer ripropone fedelmente la partitura di Steve Hackett... stupenda!
"Land of Confusion" presenta una versione più aggresiva delle precendi, ispirata alla cover fatta dai Disturbed e di cui Tony e co. hanno preso spunti... una canzone sicuramente rivalutata!
"Domino" è un'altra canzone che in questo disco assume una bellezza disarmante facendola sembrare un "In the Cage" moderna. Registrata a Roma presenta un Phil in grande forma con una resa sonora impressionante, che ti coinvolge fino allo stremo per poi portarti all'apice dello spettacolo...
Quel Drum Duet che vede Phil e Chester duettare su delle sedie, per poi passare alla batteria... in assoluto il drum duet più duraturo della storia dei Genesis che ti fà sobbalzare dalla sedia ad ammirare tanta bravura, anche a cinquant'anni avviati...
"Los Endos" invece non risente degli anni passati, una versione che si avvicina di molto a quella strepitosa di Seconds Out. Quì si assiste ad una vera e propria apoteosi dove Phil Collins scandisce il tempo con controtempi che fanno emozionare...
L'album si conclude con "Carpet Crawlers", dove Phil da il meglio di sè facendo sembrare il tutto come la fine di un film durato trent'anni, dove Phil canta tutte le note e le strofe con una passione che ti commuove, facendo interagire il pubblico in un inno che osanna tutti, i Genesis che ci hanno fatto sognare ancora una volta, e i fan che gli sono stati sempre vicini, anche nei momenti più difficili. A mio avviso è il finale più emozionante, e più significativo che ho mai potuto sentire nella storia del rock!
Un album stupendo e assolutamente da avere. Una testimonianza di trent'anni di carriera riassunti in due ore e mezza di concerto, con un susseguirsi di emozioni, brividi e applausi per una band, i Genesis che si sono consegnati il dono dell'immortalita!
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02 Turn It On Again (04:26)
All I need is a TV show
That, and the radio
Down on my luck again
Down on my luck again
I can show you, I can show you
Some of the people in my life
I can show you, I can show you
Some of the people in my life
It's driving me mad
Just another way of passing the day
I, I get so lonely when she's not there
I, I, I, I
You're just another face
That I know from the TV show
I have known you for so very long
I feel you're like a friend
Can't you do anything for me
Can I touch you for a while
Can I meet you on another day
When we will fly away
I can show you, I can show you
Some of the people in my life
I can show you, I can show you
Some of the people in my life
It's driving me mad
It's just another way of passing the day
I, I get so lonely when she's not there
I, I, I, I
Turn it on
Turn it on, turn it on again
Turn it on
Turn it on, turn it on again
(I can see another face) Turn it on
(I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on again
(I can see another face) Turn it on
(I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on again
(I can see another face) Turn it on
(I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on again
(I can see another face) Turn it on
(I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on again
(I can see another face) Turn it on
(I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on again
(I can see another face) Turn it on
(I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on again
(I can see another face) Turn it on
(I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on again
03 No Son of Mine (06:57)
Well the key to my survival
Was never in much doubt
The question was how I could keep sane
Trying to find the way out
Things were never easy for me
Peace of mind was hard to find
And I needed a place where I could hide
Somewhere I could call mine
I didn't think much about it
'Til it started happening all the time
Soon I was living with the fear every day
Of what might happen that night
I couldn't stand to hear the crying
Of my mother, and I remember when
I swore that, that would be the last they'd see of me
And I never went home again
They say that time is a healer
And now my wounds are not the same
I rang the bell with my heart in my mouth
I had to hear what he'd say
Well, he sat me down to talk to me
He looked me straight in the eyes
He said, you're no son, you're no son of mine
You're no son, you're no son of mine
You walked out, you left us behind
And you're no son, you're no son of mine
Oh, his words how they hurt, I'll never forget it
And as the time, it went by, I lived to regret it
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But where should I go, and what should I do
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But I came here for help, oh I came here for you
Well the years, they passed so slowly
I thought about him every day
What would I do if we passed on the street
Would I keep running away
In and out of hiding places
Soon I'd have to face the facts
We'd have to sit down and talk it over
And that would mean going back
They say that time is a healer
And now my wounds are not the same
But I rang the bell with my heart in my mouth
I had to hear what he'd say
He sat me down to talk to me
And he looked me straight in the eyes
He said, you're no son, you're no son of mine
You're no son, you're no son of mine
When you walked out, you left us behind
And you're no son, you're no son of mine
Oh, his words how they hurt, I'll never forget it
And as the time, it went by, I lived to regret it
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But where should I go, and what should I do
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But I came here for help, oh I was looking for you
You're no son, you're no son of mine, no
04 Land of Confusion (05:11)
I must've dreamed a thousand dreams,
Been haunted by a million screams.
But I can hear the marching feet,
They're moving into the street.
Now did you read the news today?
They say the danger's gone away.
But I can see the fire's still alight,
Burning into the night.
There's too many men, too many people,
Making too many problems,
And not much love to go round,
Can't you see this is the land of confusion.
This is the world we live in,
And these are the hands we're given.
Use them and let's start trying,
To make it a place worth living in.
Oh Superman where are you now?
Everything's gone wrong somehow.
The men of steel, men of power,
Are losing, control by the hour.
This is the time, this is the place,
So we look for the future,
But there's not much love to go round.
Tell me why this is the land of confusion?
This is the world we live in,
And these are the hands we're given.
Use them and let's start trying,
To make it a place worth living in.
I remember long ago,
Oh when the sun was shining,
And the stars were bright, all through the night,
And the sound of your laughter, as I held you tight.
So long ago.
I won't be coming home tonight,
My generation, will put it right.
We're not just making promises,
That we know, we'll never keep
There's too many men, there's too many people,
Making too many problems,
And not much love to go round.
Can't you see this is the land of confusion?
This is the world we live in,
And these are the hands we're given.
Use them and let's start trying,
To make it a place worth fighting for.
This is the world we live in,
And these are the names we're given.
Stand up and let's start showing,
Just where our lives are going to.
05 In the Cage (13:30)
I got sunshine in my stomach
Like I just rocked my baby to sleep.
I got sunshine in my stomach
But I can't keep me from creeping sleep,
Sleep, deep in the deep.
Rockface moves to press my skin
White liquids turn sour within
Turn fast - turn sour
Turn sweat - turn sour.
Must tell myself that I'm not here.
I'm drowning in a liquid fear.
Bottled in a strong compression,
My distortion shows obsession
In the cave.
Get me out of this cave !
If I keep self-control,
I'll be safe in my soul.
And the childhood belief
Brings a moment's relief,
But my cynic soon returns
And the lifeboat burns.
My spirit just never learns.
Stalactites, stalagmites
Shut me in, lock me tight.
Lips are dry, throat is dry.
Feel like burning, stomach churning,
I'm dressed up in a white costume
Padding out left-over room.
Body stretching, feel the wretching
In the cage
Get me out of the cage!
In the glare of a light
I see a strange kind of sight;
O cages joined to from a star
Each person can't go very far;
All tied to their things
They are netted by their strings,
Free to flutter in memories of their wasted wings.
Outside the cage I see my brother John,
He turn his head so slowly round.
I cry out "Help!" before he can be gone,
And he looks at me without a sound.
And I shout out "John please help me !"
But he does not even want to try to speak.
I'm helpless in my violent rage
And a silent tear of blood dribbles down his cheek.
My little runaway.
In a trap, feel a starp
Holding still, Pinned for kill.
Chances narrow that I'll make it,
In the cushioned straitjacket.
Just like 22nd St,
And they got me by my neck and feet.
Pressure's building, can't take more.
My headache's charged. Earaches roar.
In this pain
Get me out of this pain.
If I could change to liquid,
I could fill the cracks up in the rock,
But I know that I am solid
And I am my own bad luck.
Outside John disappears and my cage dissolves,
And without any reason my body revolvess.
Keep on turning
Keep on turning
Keep on turning
Keep on turning
Keep on turning
Turning around
Just spinning around.
Down, down, down..........
06 Afterglow (04:28)
Like the dust that settles all around me
I must find a new home
The ways and holes that used to give me shelter
Are all as one to me now
But I, I would search everywhere
Just to hear your call
And walk upon stranger roads than this one
In a world I used to know before
I miss you more
Than the sun reflecting off my pillow
Bringing the warmth of new life
And the sound that echoes all around me
I caught a glimpse of in the night
But now, now I've lost everything
I give to you my soul
The meaning of all that I believed before
Escapes me in this world of none
No thing, no-one
And I would search everywhere
Just to hear your call
And walk upon stranger roads than this one
In a world I used to know before
For now I've lost everything
I give to you my soul
The meaning of all that I believed before
Escapes me in this world of none
I miss you more
07 Hold on My Heart (05:58)
Hold on my heart
Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
Hold on my heart
'Cause I'm looking over your shoulder
Ooh please don't rush in this time
Don't show her how you feel
Hold on my heart
Throw me a lifeline
I'll keep a place for you
Somewhere deep inside
So hold on my heart
Please tell her to be patient
'Cause there has never been a time
That I wanted something more
If I can recall this feeling
And I know there's a chance
Oh I will be there
Yes I will be there
Be there for you
Whenever you want me to
Whenever you call
Oh I will be there
Yes I will be there
Hold on my heart
Don't let her see you crying
No matter where I go
She'll always be with me
So hold on my heart
Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
So hold on my heart
Just hold on my heart
Hold on my heart...
08 Home by the Sea (11:59)
Creeping up the blind side, shinning up the wall
stealing through the dark of night
Climbing through a window, stepping to the floor
checking to the left and the right
Picking up the pieces, putting them away
something doesn't feel quite right
Help me someone, let me out of here
then out of the dark was suddenly heard
"Welcome to the Home by the Sea"
Coming out the woodwork, through the open door
pushing from above and below
Shadows with no substance, in the shape of men
round and down and sideways they go
Adrift without direction, eyes that hold despair
then as one they sigh and they moan
Help us someone, let us out of here
Living here so long undisturbed
dreaming of the time we were free
so many years ago
before the time when we first heard
"Welcome to the Home by the Sea"
Sit down...Sit down
As we relive our lives in what we tell you
Images of sorrow, pictures of delight
things that go to make up a life
Endless days of summer, longer nights of gloom
waiting for the morning light
Scenes of unimportance, photos in a frame
things that go to make up a life
Help us someone, let us out of here
Living here so long undisturbed
dreaming of the time we were free
so many years ago
before the time when we first heard
"Welcome to the Home by the Sea"
Sit down...Sit down
as we relive our lives in what we tell you
let us relive our lives in what we tell you
Sit down...Sit down
Cause you won't get away
no with us you will stay
for the rest of your days. So sit down
As we relive our lives in what we tell you
Let us relive our lives in what we tell you
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Di lukather88
I Genesis erano ormai considerati musicisti allo sbaraglio senza più arte nè parte, e io direi che con questo disco sono riusciti a smentire per l’ennesima volta i loro detrattori.
Il tour è un successo e il punto massimo è al concerto gratuito di Roma, dove, al Circo Massimo, suonano davanti a 500.000 persone in delirio.
