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The original single version of the first Manic Whale song. This version was recorded before most of the band had been recruited and features Michael playing almost everything except the guitar solo and the other challenging guitar parts, which were played by Dave.
The version on the album was almost completely re-recorded when Ben and John had joined the band. In addition to new keyboards and drums Michael added a new lead vocal and John provided several more backing vocals.
lyrics
She’s standing stern on the hilltop, looking down at her shoes
The vast vista before her, summer sunlight, sensational sight
She won’t look!
On the cliff above the harbour, offshore breeze in his hair
White peaked waves creep up the sand
awash with moonlight, a beautiful night
He’s facing inland
Facing inland!
Open your eyes, this is the view, it was put here for you, so open your eyes.
Brink of the Grand Canyon, red precipice falls away to the right
Ineffable natural beauty looking through a 4-inch screen
Add a 70s retro filter
They stand on the rooftop with the sun going down
The cityscape in silhouette, so deep so dark so iridescent
They won’t look
Why won’t they look?
Open your eyes, this is the view, it was put here for you, so open your eyes.
Why won’t you open your eyes? This is the view put here for you.
Why won’t you open your mind? This is the truth, written for you.
Why won’t you open your eyes? Put down your phone. You’re not alone.
Why won’t you open your mind? Come on inside. The blind lead the blind.
Open your eyes, this is the view, it was put here for you, so open your eyes.
Why won’t you open your eyes? This is the view, put here for you.
Open your mind, this is the truth, it was written for you, so open your eyes.
Why won’t you open your mind? This is the truth, written for you.
So open your eyes
credits
released July 16, 2014
Michael Whiteman: drums, bass, keys, easy guitars, vocals
David Addis: difficult guitars
supported by 11 fans who also own “Open Your Eyes (original single version)”
BBT are standard bearers for modern prog, with a sound that evokes the spirit of those legendary 70s bands whilst managing to also be thoroughly contemporary. It's astonishing that over 30 minutes of music of this quality, with such high production values, is being made available for free - and their full albums are also very reasonably priced... Eleventh Earl of Blah
supported by 9 fans who also own “Open Your Eyes (original single version)”
An amazing reinterpretations of old Genesis classics. Even "Invisible touch", in my opinion one of the worst songs by Genesis, in this album is a little gem. You can almost imagine Steve Hackett on classical guitar. mario1984
supported by 9 fans who also own “Open Your Eyes (original single version)”
This is one of the best interpretations I've heard of Genesis music, Pete would have made an excellent replacement vocalist for the band itself, he has a lovely feel for the songs, and a perfect voice for the material Colman Jones
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supported by 9 fans who also own “Open Your Eyes (original single version)”
In the wake of buying the Welcome To The Planet I also went for this older "EP" (clocking in on 70 minutes a rather big big EP...) as a final farewell to a very bright bright star that sadly doesn't shine anymore. Carsten Pieper