Thotch are of course a made-up parody band created for the BBC comedy series ‘Brian Pern: A Life in Rock’. This show was a complete send up of Peter Gabriel and Genesis, but it was hilarious. The series was written by Rhys Thomas and Simon Day, and directed and produced by Rhys Thomas. The show had many famous actors including: See list here Peter Gabriel, said this of the series: “It made me laugh a lot, even though it was…
HERACLEUM MANTEGAZZIANI The song tells us about the giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianium), originally from Southern Russia and Georgia, being introduced to Britain in the early nineteenth century by a Victorian explorer. However, Peter Gabriel uses poetic licence as it was introduced before the reign of Queen Victoria. The so-called Toxic Giant Hogweed, which can cause massive blisters and ulcers if it comes into contact with the skin or blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. The song went…
Sentence – I saw a flower. Acid Rock – In empty fields where nothing grew but weeds I saw a flower, And it turned into a dragon Barbershop Quartet – I saw a flower (I saw a flower) It smelled so fine (It smelled so fine) Calypso – Down Jamaica way, mon, I saw de flower a-growing by de road. Country – I was ridin’ a tractor and I was drinkin’ a beer, but then I saw a purty…
Thanks to the help of from Paul, Alex, Alan and others at the Facebook group; Genesis 50+ Years, here we can finally answer the question: How many ‘pools’ are there in Genesis lyrics anyway? The word ‘pool’ is mentioned 13 times; from 8 songs. 1. Stagnation 1970 Wait, there is still time for washing in the pool 2. Happy the Man Like a fool in the pool – I’m incredibly cool 3. Supper’s Ready 1972 A young figure sits still by a…
Is Deadpool gonna do an ‘Anything Now’? The promo above shows Deadpool channeling John Cusack’s character from Say Anything to convince Colossus to join the team. The official soundtrack also includes ‘In Your Eyes’ by Peter Gabriel. The soundtrack comes out May 18. tracklist: 1. Ashes – Celine Dion 2. Welcome To The Party – Diplo, French Montana & Lil Pump (feat. Zhavia Ward) 3. Nobody Speak – DJ Shadow feat. Run The Jewels 4. In Your Eyes – Peter…
Stan = Rael Cartman = Watcher of the Skies Kenny = Who killed Magog Kyle = Fox-head Peter Gabriel appears (singing) twice in the American adult animated sitcom South Park. 2003 Season 7 Episode 14 “Raisins” Stan tries to take control of a romantic situation by asking Bebe to talk to Wendy for him. She tells him to do the most romantic thing he can think of, and orders him to hold a boom box over his head and play…
PARENTAL ADVISORY EXPLICIT CONTENT: Thinking he is quite alone, He enters the room, as if it were his own, But ripples on the sweet pink water Reveal some company unthought of Rael stands astonished doubting his sight, Struck by beauty, gripped in fright; Three vermilion snakes of female face, The smallest motion, filled with grace. Muted melodies fill the echoing hall, But there is no sign of warning in the siren’s call: “Rael welcome, we are the Lamia of the…
The so-called Toxic Giant Hogweed, which can cause massive blisters and ulcers if it comes into contact with the skin or blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes, is said to be spreading like wildfire since the recent heatwave. River Trust expert Mike Duddy said: “If you don’t know what the plant is, it’s exceedingly dangerous. ‘It is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most dangerous plant in Britain.” Taken from Bristol Post Article 1 July 2017…
Genesis released 8 studio albums in the 70’s, 4 albums in the 80’s and 2 albums is the 90’s. However to the average listener they will only be remembered for 2 albums in the 80/90’s: “Invisible Touch” and “We Can’t Dance” This simple fact is the reason that us Genesis fans could potentially get annoyed when someone says something about ‘knowing / liking’ Genesis. Just for a bit of fun here are 6 ways you could annoy a Genesis…
Genesis Genesis may refer to: Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity – describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind Artists Genesis (band), English rock band Television Genesis of the Daleks, Doctor Who Episode Other Uses Sega Genesis, a 16-bit video game console also known as the Mega Drive. Popular for Sonic the Hedgehog. See also Terminator Genisys, a 2015 science fiction action film and fifth entry in the…