The Musical Box - Genesis | The Midnight Special

Genesis performed on The Midnight Special January 25, 1974

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[jdmresearch]

Now, please upload Watcher of the Skies!

[GoodSneakers]

Isn’t it amazing to realise that the band wrote, arranged, recorded and performed Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England and The Lamb before any of the members turned 25?! And to pull it off live in a way like this…unbelievable.

[chrishmmm]

Hats off to the sound guys who worked on The Midnight Special.

[robertoabitato]

My heart aches for time gone by but am grateful to have lived through this time.

[jmugm]

This is a masterpiece brilliantly performed live by musical geniuses. This type of music is so dreadfully missed today.

[randlerobbertson]

Great to see. Such a pity the cameraman missed Steve Hackett 'tapping' about 10 years before EVH.

[ZerofeverOfficial]

Always cool seeing Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins on the same stage together.

[DieselD_OnTheMic]

Peter should perform the Musical Box on his tour but using a "young man" mask for the first part and then coming out as himself for the finale.

[Samantha-vlly]

This is an act, a masterpiece, a music all in one performance.

[BIZARBIES]

Peter's voice is so good! The band is amazing!

[leokimvideo]

Makes todays music acts seem incredibly boring, this is one of rocks finest moments

[lionelgibaudan]

The overall video quality is amazing for a 1974 performance

[nigelskinner]

Absolutely classic early Genesis. Excellent !!

[michelebertoni]

I'm in my late 50s and I spent my entire life listening to the music of Genesis, Pink Floyd and King Crimson, whom I have seen live numerous times since the 80s. I never thought I could get goosebumps watching this wonder, but, my God, Midnight Special did it. I am moved. Long live Genesis, greetings from Italy!

[UhIdk]

I thought I'd never see the master tape of the Midnight Special performances. This is incredible.

[MrTgrewell]

Thank you Midnight Special for finally creating your own channel. This is pure gold!

[randallcline]

Peter Gabriel was not just a singer. He was a showman.

[paulm]

Holy guacamole. I had forgotten just how incredibly trippy Peter Gabriel could be back in his Genesis days. He used all props at hand and every little gesture to maximize the impact of his performance, even his eye movements are very deliberate. Thanks for bringing back this bit of rock history!

[RingfSaturn]

Excellent theatrics from Peter Gabriel while the band creates an exceptional musical soundscape.l

[MarkRayBeach]

Well. Took me 41 yrs, but I think I finally get Genesis, kinda. Sorta. Wow. I had no idea the depth of Peter’s showmanship and acting. The entrance of the old man is high-level theatre.