Blood On The Rooftops (GENESIS) - full band music and dramatic interpretation.
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2021
- This has always been a very moving song for me. During the isolation times of COVID I decided to interpret this song visually and musically, essentially on my own. Gratitude to #SteveHackett and Genesis for this and all of their wonderful music.
Guitarist Steve Hackett has been one of my favorite guitarists for many years. A sensitive player with a fondness for intricate harmonies and lovely melodies, Hackett is known for his affinity for classical guitar, a rarity among players known in the rock world. Blood on the Rooftops is arguably Hackett's best contribution during his time with Genesis. I can think of no other song in the rock genre that features classical style guitar playing more than this one.
The setting is an English home in the 1970's. An adult son goes to visit his parents during the holidays and finds that although they lived through WWII, they really don't want to face contemporary issues of the world. With dreary winter weather and ready entertainment on TV, they find easy escape into movies, reruns and sports.....until the news comes on to disturb their peace.
If you're interested in the process making the video and music, you can search #OneSallyBand on facebook and read my series of explanatory posts.
For the musicians interested, i played Classical guitar by Ignacio Rozas, Acoustic guitar by Gerald Sheppard, Piano - Yamaha C7 grand, PDP Drums, Arturia Mellotron V with an Infinite Response Vax77 keyboard, Bass by Skjold Design. - Hudba
That was a wild ride. I went from "She's good" to "omg, this is so goofy" To "Wow she's incredibly talented." This is absolute gold if you find the right audience.
Ha! Thanks for the comment. Yeah, at one point I thought "I need to lighten this up." May not have been the best choice, but seemed like the right thing to do in my COVID isolation haze.
Being a life long Genesis and Peter Gabriel fan, I found your cover interesting and refreshing. I've seen them a few times and even caught one of the Ray Wilson fronted gigs. Being ,67 soon and terminally ill my travelling days to watch my favourite bands are over, that's why I was so intrigued when I saw your post pop up, thank you. Weird thing, mostly when I hear the older Genesis songs by the end of it I have a tiny tear in my eye. I think because it reminds me of a better healthier life without opiates etc taking my pain, but also part of my memory gets wiped too. Good post and thanks again.
Thanks for your honest and open words Pagan. I hope your transition is a peaceful one
@@davidmarteau2821 You are certainly most welcome. I did laugh today, briefly, as tested positive for covid, and with the lungs being compromised it certainly is not the ideal situation. Still I am pretty resilient, my sister calls it stubbornness, I'll accept either. I had a Genesis day on Spotify seeming as I was ordered to bed, I laughed and cried as I softly sang.
Your comment brought a tear to my eye. Your soul is deep and within that depth you have obviously experienced life at it's most intimate core. I wish you well in this life and in the great beyond.
@@marticus61lau Thank you for your message, and yes my journey has been very different to how I thought it would be. I've been fighting Pulmonary Fibrosis for 6 years now, knowing that there is no treatment or cure. However, there are thousands of people worse off than me, who will have their life cut short before sampling life as an adult. Thanks again and keep safe and well.
Very sorry to hear of your condition, Pagan. All the best to you.
I am sitting in my backyard in Yucaipa California after making dinner while listening to my favorite Genesis Album while is my favorite while cooking. I am a 57 year old man who bought this album during my Jr HS years which was 78-79 and played it religiously for an entire year amongst other great bands released during that time. This album is one of those that does not date for me, like many others growing up there are a select few that now at my age i can listen to and not only appreciate the musicianship that is Genesis but the reminiscence of that youthful time in my life when the world was so different and in a good way. The rendering of this classic song I appreciate and applaud you for you hard work in not only recreating one of the greatest songs ever recorded but to put so much time, effort and energy to include a cool video as well. As a fellow musician that plays a variety of instruments its a breath of fresh air to see others enjoying the same, recreating, recording and just having a wonderful time that is basically a celebration to this wonderful song. Kudos from California as i sit in the dark, late at night and so appreciate that i was blessed with the gift of music and appreciation of bands like Genesis …. Your rendition made my night… Much appreciated!!!!
such lovely words. Thank you for taking the time to express this. Here's to many more years of enjoying this wonderful music!
@@SallySparkswell Dane Sally for evoking so much...to quote Ringo..from a certain local combo..peace and love from the wirral peninsula,bounded by the mersey and the Dee and the Irish sea...geography and rhyme..E..❤..😊..
Absolutely beautiful, Sally! Very heartfelt rendition. (Love the support you get from your cat.) This is my favorite Genesis album.
Thanks so much!
I really appreciate the comment.
Definiitely one of my favorite Genesis albums as well.
@@SallySparks...no we appreciate you too...😊😊
Sally I am seeing this on Sunday August 20 2023. Bless you for giving all of us this beautiful rendition of this Genesis masterpiece, great guitar work, musical arrangements singing and playing and letting us see your wonderful cat and dog. I consider myself very fortunate to have stumbled upon your video! Great work!
I love your lovely cat the same way I love your performance!🥰..and not to forget the dog!
Wow! I just noticed the framed album "Wind and Wuthering " by bed. Anyone else? 👍❤
What a friendly cat with a good taste in music❤
Holy Mother of God... This is amazing. You are amazing. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for sharing your gift with us.I am in awe. Thank you , thank you, thank you.
"Holy Mother of God". Was that a little reference to Dance on a Volcano?
@@srl6018 It certainly was a little reference to Dance on a Volcano! Well spotted.
This is art, wow, I’m speechless and teary eyed.
I am speechless. Absolutely extraordinary rendition of this wonderful composition, both musically and visually. It brings tears to my eyes.
i keep coming back to this in various states of mind and righteousness... THIS IS SO TIMELY
Timeless song. Some things never change.
Wonderful, I love it! One of the most beautiful songs of Genesis
Just discovered a multi talented lady musician! Beautiful rendition and production of a great Genesis song Thank you Sally!
I liked it very much your version. Thank you for sharing from Argentina. When I was 15 years old, I promised myself to learn guitar, so one day I could play and sing this fantastic song. I'm 60 years old nowadays and I enjoy listening to this like in the past.
Jesus the sheer attention to detail here is astounding, incredibly beautiful, your voice is lovely and calming and your playing is top notch, oh and your cat wants all your attention… but that’s normal 😊. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you 🙏.
thanks so much, John. I'm extra happy when folks pick up on the little things!
@@SallySparks Agree with Johnkk - I loved the 2001: A Space Odyssey room too!
Splendid execution,moving,perfect. I have been following GENESIS for 50 years,i have seen their concerts,music that never tires,now at almost 70 years old i continue to the listen to their wonderful music. A hug from ITALY.
I enjoyed it thoroughly! I think Steve Hackett would enjoy it too. Thank you Sally.
I was not expecting anything particularly from what CZcams felt like feeding me, but honestly I would say that this has to be one of the best cover versions of anything I have ever heard anywhere. I hope that maybe Steve, Phil, Tony and Mike have heard it. At this moment I hope there is more of you on CZcams. I am about to find out.
Wow, I feel honored to receive this comment, Mike. I really appreciate that you took the time to write this to me. Thank you!
@@SallySparks You deserve it, you're too good ❤️
Very beautiful, thankyou
@@SallySparks...Will have to subscribe...virtual cuppa ( Taylor's Yorkshire tea) ...and a kind word..😊
You are a bonafide genius. There are no words for how much I enjoyed this brilliant work.
Yeh!it even sounds better than the original..especially
WHat a great video..so good
This is such an amazing rendition of this song....45 years have past since this album was released and the state of the world is exactly the same.
Sally!! My wife and I stumbled on your video last night and absolutely loved it. Genesis 70-77 remains some of my all-time favorite albums!!! You did a fabulous job on both the audio and video to "Blood On The Rooftops," and we both had huge grins on our faces throughout your entire performance!! Thanks for helping make our evening very special!! I have subscribed and am looking forward to checking out the rest of your current and future videos!! Thanks!!!
I hope Steve sees this. I can picture him watching this with a great smile on his face. Truly one of the greatest renditions of this timeless masterpiece that I've ever heard. Brilliantly done! Thank you for posting! Take care & stay safe! 😊
Thanks so much. I hope he does, too!
Email him. I often do and he responds. He is a very sweet soul.
...sin duda, una bella y gran interpretación....es eso , tal cual ...Genesis, siempre en mi corazón ❤️🎶🎼💯
I had to watch this twice, had too many tears in my eyes the first time. Simply wonderful.
Just wonderful. Tears in my eyes, partly because this music has meant so much to me since I was a young teenager. In truth my enjoyment of it has never diminished, but the friends with whom I used enjoy it are long gone. This makes it so very bittersweet to see this wonderful artist’s love and interpretation.
thank you very much. I'm so glad you found this meaningful in the way similar that I did in making it.
The news hasn`t changed since 1976. One of my favorite songs.
Intro is 100% pure Hackett style. Wonderful.
Absolutely brilliant!! Speechless! 👍
Moved to tears Sally, Thank You !
You did it! I have never felt so in tune with what this song was about!
Sally, thank you for the emotions you gave me. God bless you.
Love the way you nail it all to its appropriate context . I were born in 76 . But can still feel
In key to a time when the moral dilemma and outcome of ww2 was the be all and end all of what guided so much of society . My old history teacher a distinguished war veteran would be sickened to think of a land filled with Aldis and Lidels . With sushi bars on every other high street corner . Out of respect for his memory and what he sacrificed I never shop there .
Absolutely beautiful rendition and interpretation of one of my favourite Genesis songs, inspired! I am hugely impressed. *Respect*
Thank you, Amanda. Coming from you, this means a lot. I love your music and the contributions you have made to Steve's work. In fact, your wonderful live performance of Shadow of the Hierophant is an inspiration that helped lead me down the path to take on this project.
@@SallySparks thank you Sally, it's lovely to hear that in some way I've contributed to this being created, that's very special!
Amanda, this wonderful video was recommended by CZcams as I was watching, and listening to you perform "Shadow of the Hierophant"!
This might be the best song from Genesis the greatest band of all time.
while this is a great song, its not the best from genesis. But most certainly one of the best. This whole album is great. the song after this one is probably the best song, if not the one after.
Love the 2001 references with the metal monolith and the bedroom where the monolith takes astronaut Bowman at the end.
Brilliant , clever and creative with perfect creation of nostalgic 70’s TV.
Thanks
A nice and cozy version (like sharing a hot cup of tea with a friend, when it's raining outside ☺) … The video is a definitive plus, with a lot of evident nods to the lyrics, and a nice (niiiice!!) little reference to 2001, a space odyssey… A truly nice job, Sally 😊✨🙏
Ps Mikes a fantastic bass player ❤ Genesis best band ever ❤😂 xx Well done Sally xx
Wow, I've got water in my eyes 💜🥰
Well done, Sally ... very well done, indeed! You've captured everything that Genesis intended to convey in your video ... impressive!
I'm not sure where the 45 years has gone since I first heard the original, but having just found this version; I must say it's delightful. Thank you.
Are you kidding me? I love this song and I think it's as good of a cover as I've heard. Appropriate for COVID. Kind of dark, wonderfully done.
Great cover Sally of a very thought provoking Gensis track that is a snap shot of life back in 1970’s Britain.
Astonishing. You have managed to capture the essence of this song perfectly. I can't believe the effort that you have put into this. I hope to god that Steve himself has seen it. I imagine that he'd have a tear in his eye. Truly incredible.
Thank you so much! I know one person in his band has seen it and loved it, but IDK if Steve has seen it. Of course I'd be honored!
@@SallySparks I have been making a few Genesis mini-documentaries on CZcams. Wind & Wuthering is next up. If you don't min dI may include a tiny piece of this video (with the TV). If I do, I'll give you a credit.
@@progessiverockstories I'd be honored. By all means. Thanks.
@@progessiverockstories Please make one of your incredible Genesis documentaries on the album "And Then There Were Three. . ." please. And Sally, Amazing! Stunning video and you truly did capture the essence of "Blood on the Rooftops" Thank You so much for sharing your talent with all of us~
@@NS9213 And Then There Were Three IS on my list, don't worry!
Came here as recommended by “ The Story of Wind and Wuthering” as this wonderful rendition is used as part of the backing track.
What an amazing interpretation and implementation. Genesis has to be proud to see their work come to life is such a beautiful presentation!
Wonderful! I saw Steve live a couple of weeks ago, he did not play this song, so this video complemented my concert experience beatifully. Bravo! 👏❤
Fan-freaking-Tastic, Sally! Truly a bona fide tour de force!
Knowing what goes into the making of a video like this, I am completely in awe... you need to be not just a jack, but a "master of all trades" to pull this sort of thing off. Really. It's not only the accomplished musicianship (a great feat in itself!), but the directorial vision & choices, the camera work, the editing and special effects, right down to the equalization of the recording - all woven together seamlessly into a beautiful tribute to Hackett's work, which you've clearly made your own here. Brava!!!
So glad you could also include your Covid partners in quarantine, too! : Lora, Peaty, & Arwen
...and a special shoutout to the cameo of the Desert Monolith (made me giggle)
Superb, start to finish.
Oh, how nice, Chris. Thanks for the lovely words. Made my day!
Magic
Actually, this was the first time ever I cared for the lyrics when listening to this song. Great done, Sally!
I don't think Steve , Michael , Philip and Anthony can play all the instrument as you can . Hats of for you Superb.
What a talented musician✌
It has totally made my day watching this!!! A song I loved 40 years ago as a young kid and still love today. You have absolutely smashed it!!!... It is such a beautiful and delicate song... You really capture this... Very inspiring!!!... Wow!!!
Bravo! Beautifully done and imaginative from start to finish
Beautiful play and visual interpretation of this fantastic song. Well done all. 😎💙🇬🇧👍
Amazing. I loved the 70s feel. Sally you're extraordinary, and while there are many great Genesis covers and renditions, this is incredibly unique.
Wonderfully done. You really captured the essence of the original piece. Bravo!
that comment means a lot. Thanks
Hi Sally ❤ beautiful Genesis well done 😂 i know theres always a fuss over Phil n peter but any thing Tony touches turns to gold,,,,, your guitar playings brilliant much thanks to Steve ❤
Beautiful tone. I’ll have to share this with my wife. Our Calico, Penny, loves it when I play my guitars. However, does not enjoy the country music my wife listens to. 😅
TRUE CREATIVITY AT WORK & ON SOOOO MANY LEVELS!
ABSOLUTELY, TOTALLY, WHOLLY, PARADOXICALLY O-R-I-G-I-N-A-L! Your Mellotron/Infinite Response playing is exquisite. BRAVA!
Absolutely wonderful. So much beauty in just a few minutes.
Just fantastic..
Fantastic Cover and a great Movie; Sally! This is my favorite song from Genesis; No. 2 is "Say its alright Joe" from the" And then we were three" Album! Thank you very much!
What a hard job to do, what a good job and real pleasure to listen to !
Fantastic. Brilliant interpretation!
SALLY you are sparkling in the night , you're so moving , you've transcended this song ! it's seems you love so much this song ! thanks
Hi Sally. Steve and the boys are probably very proud and honored! Much love from all your friends at WorldProg.
Thanks so much!
The Cat is feeling the Blood of the Rooftops..
Don't know what I expected. This is my favorite genesis song (may be one of my favorite songs overall) and your adaptation is just brilliant. You hiting all of those perfect and important nuances of the chords just takes me back when I heard it for the first time. I've been working with music for 20 years and rarely get impressed with Genesis covers but this one is probably the best one yet. Extremely good job!
Wow. Just. Wow.
Woow!
A beautifully intricate song - one of Steve Hackett's best. It wonderfully encapsulates 1970's England. It's such a pity he decided to leave Genesis just after he wrote this. That's when the decline started, not as most people think after Gabriel left. Hackett was unhappy that the rest of the band were favouring Tony Banks's songs over his, and listening to this you have to agree he had a point. Great cover and video by Sally Sparks. Love your work. (Right, now I'll make that tea!)
Tony HAS praised this as one of the album's best.... and one that still moves him when he listens to it.
If the band had just accepted one more Hackett song on W&W... (wasn't there some thought of making it a double?)... who can say what might have been.
Thank you thank you thank you
Absolutely wonderfully produced, played, and shoots me right in the heart. Tears to my eyes, and a lump in my throat. As critical as I tend to be about folks who tackle this particular material from my hands-down favorite band and songwriters, I was truly moved by this performance. Thank you so much.
2:29-2:39 has always been the most moving 10 seconds of music I've ever known!!
How English is this song? Well, if this song is playing in my car stereo, by the time this passage hits I'm driving on the wrong side of the road.
Absolutely FANTASTIC cover!!! Thank you, Sally!!!
Just wow. Wow wow wow wow wow.
Sally. Not only did you do a fantastic job on a beautiful, sentimental song... but the creative way you presented it visually was OUTSTANDING. Bravo!!!! Please do more Genesis. Trick Of A Tail maybe?
Thanks, Paul. I’m thinking about a tune from that album. Maybe after the next one.
Thank you Sally, this is brilliant, and with your help I could decrypt the lyrics of this wonderful song I'm trying to understand since 40 years ( not being a very good english speaker)! :-)
WOW
Why in all Peek Freens, stamped human bacon haven't I seen this earlier-but just until now?!? THAT WAS SO HEART WARMINGLY NEEDED, SUPERBLY AND PERFECTLY ORCHESTRATED!!!!!
I've been wanting to do a similar take on that song for far too long.
Sally Sparks! My jaw is on the floor. Thank you so much, you amazing person!
This is brilliant, so well done. This is pretty much how imagined it when I bought the album at about age 14 growing up in the UK in the 70's.
Thank you so much for this comment, Steve. I did a lot of detailed research to get that feel as best I could, and it's rewarding to know that it resonated with you.
Dear Sally, as a fellow guitarist and huge Genesis fan of what I call the Hackett era ;-), I am truly thankful for the idea of this clip and your amazing rendition ! and yep, I cannot agree more on your words for Steve, an absolutely under-rated guitar genius despite his amazing skills, his huge impact on Genesis/progRock and even inventor of techniques (such as double hand tapping) which have been later picked up by Van Halen and others. thanks again !
Excellent! It captures the atmosphere of those times beautifully.
This was one of the tunes that hooked me Immediately on Genesis. What an absolute treat this is! The visuals capture the mood and atmosphere perfectly. Stunning playing as well! I can’t stop smiling lol. I’m incredibly grateful for this. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent.
Muito bom Sally,o Genesis é a minha banda favorita,e você tem muito bom gosto e tem uma musicalidade ótimo;bela interpretação. Parabéns. Angra dos Reis, RJ 🇧🇷. 0:10
Muito obrigada!
Thank you Sally, for this, an inspiring rendition and creative film of one of my very favourite Genesis/Hackett songs. Yeah, I’m an old dude too, like many of the commenters, a fan since around ‘79 and still aspiring to be something of a multi-instrumentalist. You have a graceful and calm touch on the nylon especially, the loveliest example being the pregnant pause before the slightly hushed note that completes the melody at 1:40, and then repeated when the phrase repeats. I had to go watch some Hackett live videos and even he doesn’t do this! I’ll have to listen to the original to see if it’s there but regardless, it’s just so perfectly placed and quietly plucked. I was smiling start to finish, beginning with you trying not laugh at your cat’s contributions. That’s some good concentration! Cool to see you’re a keyboard/synth enthusiast too - those are some vintage and modern legends! I also appreciate you including Anthony Phillips as a Genesis member! His solo albums remain among my favourites - some songs being more or less half Genesis personnel. All members wrote songs that have been part of the soundtrack to my life for over 40 years:
Steve - Leaving
Ant - Which Way the Wind Blows
Mike - At The End Of The Day
Phil - The Roof Is Leaking
Peter - Secret World
Tony - Mad Man Moon
And so “many too many” 😉 to count. S’pose I could…
Once again, thank you for the shivers and congrats on such a rewarding endeavour!
Thanks so much. I really appreciate the note and the commentary on my interpretation. It means a lot. Yes, Ant. What a treasure to have his music along with the wonderful rest of the band's works!
Very, very, very nice. What a good surprise!
God, this is incredible! I love this song.
Very creative and nice guitar!
thanks!
Forty six years later and I still weep like a just lost a family member
Steve Hackett eterno! Obrigado por sua versão, achei muito sensível.
You brought to life what has been stuck in my mind for so many years!!💖
One of my favorite Genesis songs off one of my favorite Genesis albums. Good job and thanks for sharing!
I had to watch and listen to this again. A labor of love, obviously.
"We always watch the Queen on Christmas day" -- from those times until yesterday.
Many thanks from Bristol England.
Parabéns Sally!!!!
Aqui no Brasil vendo e ouvindo esse belíssimo trabalho com excelente participação do gato.
Fique bem e com Deus
My congrats ! Brillinant rendition of one prog rock timeless classic !
Sally, that was lovely. Thank you for the gift.