Classical Composer Reacts to Routine (Steven Wilson) | The Daily Doug (Episode 239)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm presenting Routine by Steven Wilson. I've heard this one a handful of times, and I find it to be hypnotic and quite profound. I'm at the keyboard and taking you through some of the chord progressions. Enjoy!

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[svartmetall]

This song is almost unbearably intense, and Ninet's vocal is the crowning touch. Incredible.

[robertnshine]

Another Steven Wilson masterpiece. “Don’t ever let go. Try to let go”. Quite possibly the saddest ending to any song, ever. I can’t even think about it for too long!

[ryer]

There is something truly amazing about that song being played like that to a completely empty space, much more so the Royal Albert Hall. It's like an unheard cry for help. It hits so much harder than if the hall was packed.

[grahamhowes]

This is superb- Ninet does a wonderful job and by the way her accurate tuning is exemplary. A terrific song which I personally see as a companion piece to THE RAVEN WHO REFUSED TO SING. As a therapist in a part of my life I know how trauma and grief can eat away at people and routine is one coping mechanism, self medicating another, so it is always cathartic when a person is able to honour the memories and yet live their life. I had a client who had had her daughter murdered she eventually realised at her daughters grave that she had to forgive the perpetrator and, as her gaze fell on a blossoming tree, that her daughter would not want her to stop living. She summed it up perfectly: “The purpose of Life is to blossom and grow.” She forgave the man so she could also let go of the insidious hate gnawing at her. I love this version of the song and, you rightly say, the animation is worth seeking out. Please do THE RAVEN WHO REFUSED TO SING with its haunting animation. A very sensitive response Doug! Thanks

[martinbroten]

I remember when I first saw the original animated video for this song. When it reached the newspaper headline that revealed what happened, my first reaction was "oh my god, that's what this is about?". Watched it again and cried like a baby all the way through. A great song. A great video.

[lexrichardson]

I get chills every time I hear it!
Don’t ever let go—- try and let go—!

[Heiteinah]

At the concert, near the end of the song when the crescendo drops into a SCREAM, that was when everyone screamed together. This one moment feels stronger than most things I've felt in my life. It was incredible, such raw emotion. Just astonishing. Lovely review, Doug. Thanks

[nicholasmoore]

Hand Cannot Erase is my 3rd favorite album of all time, and my favorite from him. It's so emotionally charged in a way that comes off as an ugly beauty. It's a fantastic listen all the way through

[rizkyjelang]

ok guys to be honest this is not my first listen, but it still emotional. when I listening for the first time, I cried ngl.

what a masterpiece.

[WhereCrabsAreSquads]

One of that song's that makes me cry every time. You absolutely must listen to it and see a video clip. A masterpiece. Steven is an absolutely genius musician

[wolfsongcg]

Even listening through this with your explanation and break-down, the song still gets a lump in my throat. Powerful song.

"Don't ever let go. Try to let go" - one of the most brilliant lyrics I've ever heard.

[stephenparolini]

Steven Wilson is brilliant. I never tire of listening to his latest creation. I'd put in a vote for Porcupine Tree music, too. My favorites include "The Sound of Muzak" and "Blackest Eyes", both from In Absentia. Great work on this one as always.

[emjem]

Ninet on the song Pariah brings me to tears when she lets it all out. Another wonderful, dark SW track.

[dtltmtgt]

Steven Wilson right after Riverside...great choices Doug! Thanks!

[emarsk]

One of my favourite songs - and videos - of his. The entire album is a masterpiece from start to finish, so emotionally powerful it's even too much sometimes.

[kenlee]

Great album and song. Nynette's (sp?) voice is amazing. That scream runs through my soul.

[mikedavis]

Thanks for this Doug-it's such a moving piece, and your way of addressing the music technically as well as the emotional content is helpful, joyful and moving to hear. Blessings to you and yours.

[TheBuglemouthBass]

I doubt there is anyone who has lost someone they loved, especially a loss that is sudden, premature and unexpected, that this song doesn't have the ability to affect. It's always been a bit of a meme with Steven, but to me he is the greatest songwriter of melancholic music we've been blessed with in a long time. The final lines "Don't ever let go...try to let go" are so accurate. You need to move on after such a loss, but you don't ever want to forget. It's a bit of a paradox. Thanks for hitting this one Doug!

[TheLanternOfShame]

Such an amazing song.... like you've said before.... it's not always about how many notes, it's about finding the right notes at the right time.

[charter-rejects]

Great job, Doug! This is definitely the most profoundly important piece of music I've heard in the past 10 years.