Who is Porcupine Tree

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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.

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Porcupine Tree Tour Dates 

September 15, 2009: Seattle, WA - Moore Theater
September 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 

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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

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Lightbulb 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 Records

U.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 Ã…kerfeldt 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.

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Porcupine Tree Chatter 

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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

Reply Posted October 23, 2009

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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.

Reply Posted August 08, 2009

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Andrew McIsaac wrote

In Pure narcotic.... "You keep me listening to the Bends" This is a Radiohead reference, right?

Reply Posted July 14, 2009

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Fear of a Blank Planet - Nil Recurring 

Fear of a Blank Planet and Nil Recurring are masterpieces! You may order the U.S. releases below, although you may have better luck checking your local music stores for Limited Edition releases. The official Porcupine Tree website has also posted a link to preview Fear of a Blank Planet.

** 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.

Fear of a Blank Planet

The standard U.S. edition of the CD.

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.

In Absentia

In Absentia

7 points

Lightbulb Sun

Lightbulb Sun

4 points

Stupid Dream

Stupid Dream

3 points

Deadwing

Deadwing

3 points

Signify

Signify

3 points

11

Coma Divine

Coma Divine

2 points

12

Recordings

Recordings

2 points

14

Nil Recurring

Nil Recurring

2 points

15

Warszawa

Warszawa

1 point

16

Metanoia

Metanoia

1 point

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'

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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 - Way Out Of Here

PORCUPINE TREE - Way Out Of Here

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