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Porcupine Tree Rocks!
It is impossible to describe Porcupine Tree, except to say that their music is addictive. They can't really be categorized into a specifc genre. Some call them progressive, and some metal, and others rock. They are a little bit of everything. Each CD is unique and exciting, and complex, but always entertaining.
I discovered their music in 2003, when they toured with Opeth. I heard that they were fantastic, so I went to the show with an open mind. The performance blew me away and I ran to the merch table to buy up whatever they were selling. Since then I have been unable to get enough of their music. Porcupine Tree music takes up nearly half of the space on my iPod. Their songs find their way into all of my playlists and I make a point to see them whenever they come to town.
Fortunately, my entire family enjoys their music, and my 14 year old daughter went to her first Porcupine Tree show in 2005. While most of her friends call Green Day their favorite band, Sarah says her favorite is Porcupine Tree. I am so proud.
I love to hear from other Porcupine Tree fans and I welcome your comments and questions about this lens. This is just my little way to spread the word about the music I love.
Porcupine Tree Tour Dates
September 15, 2009: Seattle, WA - Moore TheaterSeptember 16, 2009: Portland, OR - Roseland
September 18, 2009: San Francisco, CA - Warfield
September 19, 2009: Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
September 21, 2009: Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
September 22, 2009: Chicago, IL - Vic Theater
September 24, 2009: NY, NY - Terminal 5
September 26, 2009: Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
September 27, 2009: Boston, MA - House Of Blues
September 29, 2009: Montreal - Metropolis
September 30, 2009: Toronto - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
October 08, 2009: Leeds, UK: Academy
October 09, 2009: London, UK: Hammersmith Apollo
October 10, 2009: Bristol, UK: Colston Hall
October 12, 2009: Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Heineken Hall
October 13, 2009: Paris, France: Olympia Theater
October 14, 2009: Brussels, Belgium: Ancienne Belgique
October 15, 2009: Hanover, Germany: Capitol
October 17, 2009: Bremen, Germany: Aladin
October 18, 2009: Copenhagen, Denmark: Vega
October 19, 2009: Stockholm, Sweden: Arena
October 21, 2009: Helsinki, Finland: Ice Hall
October 23, 2009: Oslo, Norway: Sentrum Scene
October 24, 2009: Lund, Sweden: Mejeriet
October 25, 2009: Hamburg, Germany: Docks
October 26, 2009: Berlin, Germany: Huxley's
October 28, 2009: Wroclaw, Poland: Hala Orbita
October 29, 2009: Leipzig, Germany: Haus Auensee
October 30, 2009: Nuremburg, Germany: Lowensalle
October 31, 2009: Vienna, Austria: Gasometer
November, 04 2009: Milan, Italy: Alcatraz
November, 05 2009: Rome, Italy: Atlantico
November, 06 2009: Bologna, Italy: Estragon
November, 07 2009: Padova, Italy: Teatro Tenda
Porcupine Tree Updates
Steven Wilson - Insurgentes
Steven Wilson - Insurgentes
Trailer for the forthcoming Steven Wilson solo album "Insurgentes". Footage taken from the documentary of the same name, directed and edited by Lasse Hoile. www.insurgentes.org
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Porcupine Tree Blog
PT's Official MySpace Blog
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byLightbulb Sun Remaster
Lightbulb Sun was re-released as a 2 disc remaster. The first disc contains the remix/remaster of the CD and the second disc is contains a 5.1 surround remix in both DVDA and DTS versions along with a 24 bit version of the stereo mix and the original 2000 version. The disc also includes 5.1 bonus tracks of Disappear, Buying New Soul, and Cure for Optimism (recorded during the same sessions). Porcupine Tree News
Various related articles and websites
- Carbon Nation
- Independent Porcupine Tree fanzine. Issue 6 is out now, but collectors may want the first five as well. The magazine includes interviews with band members, reviews, and news.
- Dark Matter
- A very active Yahoo! fan group dedicated to Porcupine Tree, their band members, and closely related side projects.
- Deadwing Movie MySpace
- Check out the trailer, the script, and other goodies and help get this movie into production!
- Porcupine Tree
- The official site for the band. Stay up to date with news, tour dates, discography information, and new releases.
- Porcupine Tree @ MySpace
- Porcupine Tree finally has an official MySpace page. You can get updates and listen to a few of their songs while you are there.
- Porcupine Tree @ Roadrunner UK
- Porcupine Tree recently signed with Roadrunner Records, UK. Let's hope for another Porcupine Tree - Opeth Tour!
- Porcupine Tree Frontman Enjoys Life in Israel
- Fantastic interview with Steven Wilson, discussing life in Israel, his work with Blackfield, his many upcoming projects, and his thoughts on music.
- SWHQ
- Steven Wilson's official site, with news and information on Porcpupine Tree and his other projects: No-Man, Bass Communion, Blackfield and work with other artists.
- Steven Wilson at MySpace
- Steven's MySpace profile, featuring some of his other work.
- Steven Wilson on MTV.com
- Steven discusses the highly anticipated project with Mikael Akerfeld, the impact of information technology on our society, and Fear of a Blank Planet.
Porcupine Tree EP
We Lost the Skyline
The new acoustic mini EP, We Lost the Skyline, recorded in Orlando, Florida is now available on CD from the Porcupine Tree Store and on vinyl from Tonefloat RecordsU.S. Fans are encouraged to support their local independent record stores, if possible.
Park Avenue CDs (where the gig was recorded) is offering a special deal which includes the CD and an exclusive poster for $7.99 plus shipping!
Check it out
Visit the official Porcupine Tree website for the latest news.
The Essentials
Porcupine Tree has an impressive back catalog to choose from. These are some of the essential releases that provide an introduction to their music.
Arriving Somewhere
Finally! The brand new DVD release from Porcupine Tree. This was recorded in Chicago in 2005 and it is a fantastic show! I highly recommend this to anyone with even a mild interest in the band. This is a 2 DVD set, and the price is crazy low - cheaper than most CDs go for.
Deadwing
Deadwing is based on a screenplay of a ghost story by Steven Wilson. It's also the best selling Porcupine Tree album to date. The CD alternates between hard and heavy and softer melodies. Guests on this recording include Adrian Belew of King Crimson and Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth. The 12 minute epic, Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is the reason to buy this CD, but every track is brilliant.
In Absentia
This was my first Porcupine Tree CD and it served as a suitable introduction. In Absentia is heavy, and weird, and wild, and amazing. Everyone should have this CD in their library and listen daily.
Signify
This is the two disc re-release of Signify plus Insignificance. This is the version you want, and lately it's the same price as the single CD version. It's best enjoyed from start to finish as a wonderful musical journey. This is one of those CD's I'd want if I was trapped on a desert island.
Stupid Dream
This is the two-disc remastered version of this rare CD. I can't believe this is available here for less than a standard single disc CD. The second disc includes a rare video, photo gallery, and a 5.1 surround mix with special bonus tracks. This is a must buy release!
Great Source for Porcupine Tree Downloads
Amazon is offering Porcupine Tree via their new MP3 Downloads service. I am pleased with the service because the prices are great, the quality is superior to most other services and the music is offered without the DRM restrictions found in other MP3 download sites.Download Porcupine Tree MP3s
Porcupine Tree Chatter
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I love to hear from other Porcupine Tree fans. Please take a moment to say hello. Do you have tickets for an upcoming show?
Cheez wrote
I just discovered PT about a month ago I now have Insurgents, FOBP, Nil Recurring, In Absentia, Deadwing, Stupid Dream and SW's Insurgencies' (spelling?). I am 43 years old and the feelings I am getting remind me of when I was 13 - 18 and listening to Rush 2112, PF Animals, DSOTM, The Wall, YES 90125, King C and Triumph among others. All happened in the late 70's early 80's. All my buddies were AC/DC, VanHalen, Def Leopard freaks don't get me wrong those bands were great party bands I just wanted more from music in my youth and sill do at my advanced age.
The Tree is great I can not figure out why they do not get much air time. Will somebody please enlighten me!! I called our local station here in Wichita Kansas and requested they play any PT single they had she said she knew of them just did get much of a call for them but she would see what she could do.
Does anybody think they are not being done right by the labels or is it they don't make very many 3 1/2 minute songs, if that is it that is a lame excuse if you ask me. I think the musical skill and talent that PT demonstrates far exceeds anybody that I have heard in quite with the exception of Rush (great musicians).
What is keeping this band from going BOOM and playing to 60,000 people a show. I just don't get it unless maybe I am completely naive and perhaps the music is too well done and too complex for the simple mind numb audience that seems to be out there that likes a lot of bass and distortion so to the artist (strike that) performers of the noise it hides their musical abilities if they have any.
I am soo tired of Simon telling me somebody has talent when that person can sing good no disputing that but they in my mind are not artist.
Its like somebody being able to paint a wonderful picture however it wasn't their idea the canvas already had the lines on it all they did was painted inside the lines using the colors that the canvas told them to.
Sorry for being soo cynical I just want PT to get more exposure because there music is far superior to anything that I know of out there right now.
Thanks
Cheez
Posted October 23, 2009
john wrote
This is the best band know one knows about i can't wait to see them in cleveland,oh Sept 21.You have good tast in music unlike 90% of everyone listens to the radio.
Posted August 08, 2009
Andrew McIsaac wrote
In Pure narcotic.... "You keep me listening to the Bends" This is a Radiohead reference, right?
Posted July 14, 2009
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Fear of a Blank Planet - Nil Recurring
** Don't miss this new promo video for Nill Recurring
Fear of a Blank Planet
US Limited Edition release - 2 disc set, which contains the stereo CD and a 5.1 surround sound mix of the album on DVDV.
Nil Recurring
This EP features extra tracks from the Fear of a Blank Planet recording sessions and it's fantastic.
More Porcupine Tree
Community, information, and other related fan sites.
- Blackfield
- A wonderful collaboration between Aviv Geffen and Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson.
- Burning Shed
- The band's own web store, often offering items unavailable elsewhere.
- Chemical Harvest
- French-language fan site, notable for a comprehensive archive of concert setlists (in English).
- Complete SW Discography
- Regularly updated, featuring every known release to which Steven Wilson has contributed, with cover scans, track listings and notes.
- Deadwing
- Promo site for the Deadwing album, featuring excerpts, outtakes and supplementary material.
- Fadeaway
- Greek site (in Greek and English) dedicated to the band and SW. Includes guitar tabs, lyrics, discography, news, audio samples and live photos.
- Fear of a Blank Planet
- Promotional site for the upcoming album, Fear of a Blank Planet. The site includes a nice audio preview.
- Gavin @ MySpace
- Gavin Harrison's official MySpace Music profile.
- John Wesley
- The official site for Porcupine Tree's extra touring member, John Wesley. His beautiful vocals and fantastic guitar work greatly enhance the band's live performances.
- Porcupine Tree Forum
- Active, threaded forum devoted to discussion of Porcupine Tree, associated projects and other topics of interest to P-Tree fans. Replaces the forum once at the official site.
- Porcupine Tree in Wikipedia
- The growing Wikipedia article about the band. Check it out, and see if you have something useful to add.
- Prog, Rock, and Metal
- My Squidoo lens for progressive, rock, and metal music.
- PT-Trans
- Home of the PT-Trans discussion group, including sign-up details and archived postings.
- John Wesley @ MySpace
- John Wesley's profile, which features his solo material.
- Steven Wilson in Wikipedia
- An informative Wikipedia article about Steven Wilson. Check it out, and see if you have something useful to add.
- Who is John Wesley
- Helping to spread the word about the music of John Wesley.
- Who is Steven Wilson
- Spreading the word about the work of Steven Wilson.
Favorite PT Album
Vote for your favortites
You know the drill, you're heading to some remote location and can only have one Porcupine Tree CD. Which would it be? Click on the up or down arrow next to the title to vote it up or down.
Porcupine Tree on eBay
There is almost always something from Porcupine Tree on eBay. I love eBay, but please use caution when considering a music purchase to be sure that you are buying a high quality release, and that it is not available for less direct from the band's website or a retailer like Amazon.com
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Featured Porcupine Tree Video
Steven Wilson - Sentimental
Steven Wilson performing an acoustic version of Porcupine Tree's 'Sentimental'
curated content from YouTube
More PT Videos
A few more Porcupine Tree videos to enjoy
- Nil Recurring Promo
- Fantastic promo video for Nil Recurring, by Lasse Hoile
- Strip the Soul
- The video for Strip the Soul is odd, disturbing, and wonderful.
Arriving Somewhere DVD
I recall the day that "The precious" arrived in my mailbox. Like any rabid Porcupine Tree fan, I pre-ordered the limited edition the moment I received the announcement. I was pleased to receive number 543/2000. I was however, unprepared for the experience of enjoying this DVD
on our home theater. I was there in the audience during this tour with my husband and our daughter. It was a fantastic show and it was so wonderful to be able to re-live the experience from the comfort of home. This DVD really made me appreciate the money that we spent on our AV equipment.I highly recommend this DVD
and I wish I could pass these out on the street to tell everyone about the wonders of Porcupine Tree. :)Check Out the Arriving Somewhere DVD.
Porcupine Tree - Way Out of Here
Porcupine Tree Index
- Porcupine Tree Tour Dates
- Porcupine Tree Updates
- Steven Wilson - Insurgentes
- Porcupine Tree Blog
- Lightbulb Sun Remaster
- Porcupine Tree News
- Porcupine Tree EP
- The Essentials
- Great Source for Porcupine Tree Downloads
- Porcupine Tree Chatter
- Love This Lens?
- Fear of a Blank Planet - Nil Recurring
- More Porcupine Tree
- Photos
- Favorite PT Album
- Porcupine Tree on eBay
- Featured Porcupine Tree Video
- More PT Videos
- Arriving Somewhere DVD
- Porcupine Tree - Way Out of Here
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