The Daily Doug - A Classical Examination of Genesis

So many people are rediscovering Genesis. In fact, a new generation of diverse people around the world and sharing on YouTube their discoveries daily. What I love about the rediscovery is the joy people experience for the first time. Their experience listening to the music, we all knew for 50 years is pretty special to watch. It's like a mirror for me, and their expressions and thoughts probably were similar to mine so many years ago. 

Recently, I discovered a technical take on Genesis that reaffirms what many fans know. This band and their musical compositions were pretty special. Their arrangements were unique and the imagery conjured up by their talents brought us all to a special place in our hearts and mind. I say this because progressive lyrics and arrangments from Genesis are not common by any means. I have always felt every album provides samples that only this band can produce due to their very unique talents. And this is reaffirmed by a discovery known as, "The Daily Doug."

On YouTube, the Daily Doug takes a dive into two of the band's most progressive songs, "Supper's Ready" and "Firth of Fifth." Doug is a classical music professor and his take on Genesis is different than most you find. Because he is a music professor, he breaks down the entire composition in a very unique way by analyzing the technical aspect of their music. By watching the videos, his reactions are unique to the technical aspect of the music. 

Like the Beatles, the band members were very young at the time when they wrote their masterpieces. It's hard to fathom when you think about it. Die-hard fans from long ago knew their music was very special. The Daily Doug allows us to visualize what was going on in their minds at the time. He also reaffirms what we knew, Genesis has many layers to their music. 

The Daily Doug reinforces what I have always believed about the band and that is the Tony Banks was the Maestro. The arrangements are guided by his vision. Like many classical musicians, his unique thought process might have been the guiding light to many of their arrangements. I remember in a documentary when their manager once said, "Genesis was Tony Banks solo records." Now he meant this figuratively of course. However, I truly believe he was the creative force when it comes to the most revered compositions that are revisited today. The synergy of Peter, Mike, Steve, and Phil allowed the vision to be expanded upon during the early era. Later compositions would also have the very same elements of songwriting, only taken into new directions. While dismissed by prog-era fans, a new appreciation has also been given to later compositions. 

If you are a true fan of Genesis, check out the Daily Doug. You will find the experience as rewarding as I did the first time I listen to their music.