Yes but if he definitely was then he would be part of the announcement. My best guess is that since it's still a year away, Chris can't quite commit yet. He regularly plays for London musicals, which is a pretty cushy and stable job. He's obviously fond of his time with PT but chances are he might not be willing to travel in a van to play relatively small shows if he might be doing a run of West End shows ainstead. Time will tell, I guess. I really do hope he joins, though. It would make the thing more legit and more exciting.
Well this is a sign that they’re obviously not averse to playing PT material… so it’s really up to the other three whether or not we get a full reunion sometime in the future
Damn. In the last documentary, Richard was all praises for Colin, and Colin had quit at the time. Shame if true. Genuinely loved what Colin brought to the band.
Did we ever get confirmation it was those two that were fighting? I know from SW’s book and Colin not being invited back to Porcupine Three that this was the speculation, but I wasn’t sure if it was ever confirmed.
It would seem like kind of a ballsy thing to announce without having touched base about it, but who knows. I would think everybody's okay with it if it's gotten this far, I could see the band feeling like there's no harm in letting them go out and get some work since they were excluded from the reunion, shutting it down would probably have been more of a dramatic headache than it's worth.
I remember a YT video in which Steven says that he has to be really careful about what he says or someone can take it the wrong way and suddenly the whole world thinks he’s a dick (not related to this topic). But my point is, that unless he has a compelling reason to try to shut it down (and that he’s willing to go public with), he’s probably much better off just letting them do whatever they want to do. He will probably treat them like any other band that covers his music, as long as they pay the royalties, play and let play.
Nah - I was at a PT show at the Grove in Anaheim when Wes took the lead vocals for “Even Less”. It was not good. Didn’t fit the song at all. Love his guitar work and his backing vocals, but I shake my head thinking about him fronting a group. In my opinion, they’d do better if they found a lead singer.
Regardless, I’m looking forward to heading anything they’ve got coming.
Well, I think the message is pretty clear. SW restarting the band without them and without asking them is a tough loss, at the very least a financial one. So they steal SW album name as pay back. #drama
They complain about SW being a creative dictator but their return is solely comprised of music which was even less collaborative than Stupid Dream onwards. 😅
Yeah that was my thought too. It feels like they basically wanted an excuse to try and monetize Porcupine Tree after the success of the recent reunion but had to scrape around hard enough to find an era that Steve/Gavin/Richard didn't cover already.
Nice to see this being a more diplomatic approach than the mess that bands like Queensryche and Yes went through. Hopefully more like the King Crimson/Beat route of just playing the tunes and having fun.
No idea if there’s any actual hostilities between the groups, but imagine how great it would be for these guys to open for an SW solo show. Best of both worlds!
Doubt it will happen, but would be cool if they only played songs with a Colin Edwin writing credit. Would result in some cool deep cuts getting played like Flicker or Idiot Prayer, plus you still got some crowd pleasers like Halo or Hatesong
This young man never had a bummer
In some 33 LSD trips
Every one of them was a delight
Everything under control
He needed only to snap his fingers
And down he came, any time
But on voyage 34, he finally met himself
Coming down an up staircase
And the encounter was crushing
Right, pardon my bad English (wrote the comment in a hurry having just read the news): I was more wondering if they had a talk with Steven about this or if they just went for it. Not that it was technically pivotal.
BEAT, for example, has 100% Fripp's approval. It wasn't needed, but it's nice to know.
Considering bitter comments from John in reaction to PT reactivation and the fact that Colin has burned quite a few bridges due to his behaviour during 2010 tour... I find this announcement to be quite bizzare.
Yeah I'm in that camp too. A lot of this sub rides Colin but this would be the equivalent of Martin Lopez and Per Wiberg announcing an Opeth tribute act playing material from Morningrise.
Nice to see tribute acts of Porcupine tree starting up
Hedgehog Bush
Echidna Shrub
Possum Hedge
Platypus Plant
Skunk Succulent
Arbre de porcupine
Two-Tailed Fox Palm
Porcupine bonsai tree
Someone asked about Chris on Facebook and Colin's reply was:
"That's for me to know and you to find out..."
Given the first shows are a year away, they might still be negotiating with him.
They recently recored an album together, I bet he may be involved
Yes but if he definitely was then he would be part of the announcement. My best guess is that since it's still a year away, Chris can't quite commit yet. He regularly plays for London musicals, which is a pretty cushy and stable job. He's obviously fond of his time with PT but chances are he might not be willing to travel in a van to play relatively small shows if he might be doing a run of West End shows ainstead. Time will tell, I guess. I really do hope he joins, though. It would make the thing more legit and more exciting.
Closure/ Continuationtributation (?)
HELL YEEEEEEEAH BITCH
Such good news!!
a PT tribute band.
Well this is a sign that they’re obviously not averse to playing PT material… so it’s really up to the other three whether or not we get a full reunion sometime in the future
If Colin is there, it will be without Richard then...
Why you say so? I thought Richard genuinely loved playing with Colin!
Richard didn’t like Colin’s laziness and sloppiness when playing live
Damn. In the last documentary, Richard was all praises for Colin, and Colin had quit at the time. Shame if true. Genuinely loved what Colin brought to the band.
And you’re certain because?
Apparently Colin was a bit of a dick to Richard during the 2010 tour, and allegedly threw out his passport through a bus window.
Did we ever get confirmation it was those two that were fighting? I know from SW’s book and Colin not being invited back to Porcupine Three that this was the speculation, but I wasn’t sure if it was ever confirmed.
That’s a big yikes.
I am 1000% onboard with this.
I wonder how this worked out with SW and the other members of PT.
It would seem like kind of a ballsy thing to announce without having touched base about it, but who knows. I would think everybody's okay with it if it's gotten this far, I could see the band feeling like there's no harm in letting them go out and get some work since they were excluded from the reunion, shutting it down would probably have been more of a dramatic headache than it's worth.
I remember a YT video in which Steven says that he has to be really careful about what he says or someone can take it the wrong way and suddenly the whole world thinks he’s a dick (not related to this topic). But my point is, that unless he has a compelling reason to try to shut it down (and that he’s willing to go public with), he’s probably much better off just letting them do whatever they want to do. He will probably treat them like any other band that covers his music, as long as they pay the royalties, play and let play.
Bear in mind, he also makes money every time they play a track.
So is Wesley going to be the frontman? Seems like the obvious choice, but I am wondering how they will do vocals. Maitland is also an amazing singer.
Yeah, Wes can clearly handle his own with the vocals. Good example here.
Nah - I was at a PT show at the Grove in Anaheim when Wes took the lead vocals for “Even Less”. It was not good. Didn’t fit the song at all. Love his guitar work and his backing vocals, but I shake my head thinking about him fronting a group. In my opinion, they’d do better if they found a lead singer.
Regardless, I’m looking forward to heading anything they’ve got coming.
Bit weird naming the band after something which neither Colin or Wes were involved in.
Voyage 34 was recorded when PT was a SW solo act.
Well, I think the message is pretty clear. SW restarting the band without them and without asking them is a tough loss, at the very least a financial one. So they steal SW album name as pay back. #drama
They complain about SW being a creative dictator but their return is solely comprised of music which was even less collaborative than Stupid Dream onwards. 😅
It's really weird. It's like David Gilmour calling "the wall" to the band without Waters
Yeah that was my thought too. It feels like they basically wanted an excuse to try and monetize Porcupine Tree after the success of the recent reunion but had to scrape around hard enough to find an era that Steve/Gavin/Richard didn't cover already.
I'll pass.
hope Chris Maitland will be part of this!!!!! woohooo! Will travel for that for sure!
There certainly is a chance but it looks like he can't quite commit yet.
Colin Edwin - “I’ve moved on”
Also Colin Edwin…
It was actually Wes who posted that four years ago.
Really? In that case, imagine I edited it to say Wes.
Hehasntmovedon
hesmovedon
Everyone needs to make a living.
Nice to see this being a more diplomatic approach than the mess that bands like Queensryche and Yes went through. Hopefully more like the King Crimson/Beat route of just playing the tunes and having fun.
No idea if there’s any actual hostilities between the groups, but imagine how great it would be for these guys to open for an SW solo show. Best of both worlds!
Nice! I doubt it will be anywhere near as good as the original band, but I still love that they're doing this.
Doubt it will happen, but would be cool if they only played songs with a Colin Edwin writing credit. Would result in some cool deep cuts getting played like Flicker or Idiot Prayer, plus you still got some crowd pleasers like Halo or Hatesong
I don't think the 3 scheduled gig dates in the Netherlands are a lie
Didn’t say they were, my comment implied i doubt they would only play Colin Edwin penned songs
I just hope Chris Maitland can join the project.
God!! Seeing Colin and Chris playing PT's psychedelic songs together would be amazing!!
Porcupine Sapling
Porcupine Offshoot is better.
“Is this trip really necessary? 🎶” yes.. absolutely without a shadow of a doubt! This is absolutely beautiful and I am beyond looking forward to this!
They should tour with KK Priest and Kings of thrash
Underrated comment
Given how sorely I have missed both of them from recent PT, so stoked for this!
Certainly welcome I think!
Just came here to say the same thing. Awesome!
Incredible. I will find a way to be at one or more of these.
This young man never had a bummer
In some 33 LSD trips
Every one of them was a delight
Everything under control
He needed only to snap his fingers
And down he came, any time
But on voyage 34, he finally met himself
Coming down an up staircase
And the encounter was crushing
We thank you for coming,
We thank you for listening,
We'll see you next time!
I believe they should already have Steven’s ok to play his music, right?
That's not necessary.
You can cover anybody's songs and perform them live. As long as you do the administration right and that band gets their fair share of payment.
Legitimate tribute bands and cover bands do it that way, they dont have to seek permission
Right, pardon my bad English (wrote the comment in a hurry having just read the news): I was more wondering if they had a talk with Steven about this or if they just went for it. Not that it was technically pivotal.
BEAT, for example, has 100% Fripp's approval. It wasn't needed, but it's nice to know.
I'm very interested but doubt they tour the States.
Well this is something I didn't realize I needed. Never thought about tribute acts with former members.
Considering bitter comments from John in reaction to PT reactivation and the fact that Colin has burned quite a few bridges due to his behaviour during 2010 tour... I find this announcement to be quite bizzare.
Hairless Cat Stump?
Need someone to play the keyboards, hardest part to me
Sorry but this sounds awful.
Yeah I'm in that camp too. A lot of this sub rides Colin but this would be the equivalent of Martin Lopez and Per Wiberg announcing an Opeth tribute act playing material from Morningrise.
So this is what they meant by continuation lmao
High-level wizard troll move here. I love it.
This is going to be terrible