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Ok,Peter gives to all songs something special,with his voice and personality and everything,but. . .if there is. . .or not,what song do you think is most approaches to Gabriel's style? It's difficult,because style of Peter is absolutely unique,but where do you find something that remind you to "that unmistakable style"? For me,for now: - "Listening Wind". Because,in my opinion,this song remind me to the atmospheres of fantastic PGIII,suggestive melodies and evocative lyrics,simple but incredibly solemn of that Album.

I think the most Gabrielesque track is Heroes, because of the vivid imagry in a very few words and the way he sang.

"Street Spirit" - this song makes that certain difference on the whole album. "Street Spirit" and "White Ashes" are my personal "PG-chill-out-songs" - both songs give a kick in my head and tickle my brain cells. For C. "Street Spirit" is the MOST GABRIELIAN TRACK on "Scratch My Back" - cheers.

For me a tie between Street Spirit and Listening Wind, but the Maestro puts his stamp on all of them. :-]

i like one-word answers: mirrorball

"Young Peter" : Mirrorball, for its atmospheres that remember me Genesis time ! "Present Peter" : The power of your heart. Peter gives new life with his gorgeous voice to Lou Reed's piece.

I agree with Mozo, it's Mirrorball. But if I had one more choice it would be My Body Is A Cage.

Great! Thanks to all! ( . . . .i realized now that i posted in wrong place. . ha :-] )

I think "Mirrorball" has got this spirit of the Genesis-album "Trespass" - some nice romantical mood.

Here's to one-word answers. . ."Mirrorball" it is for Mak. . .well. . .so much for one-word answers. . . : ). . . For some reason PG's rendition of "Mirrorball" is reminiscent of certain parts of "Supper's Ready". . .maybe it's partially due to the crescendos throughout the song as there are many throughout Supper's Ready as well. I agree Cimber. . .also hear some Trespass similarities. Cool thread Dolce. . .

I have to say that i had not thought to "Mirrorball",but you are all right,it's a song that remind to Genesis's time,and Peter is fantastic,because he gives to this song that "Gabrielian touch", so unique . . .thank you MAK!

Cimber,i have heard beautiful "UP". At one point i had a kind of "shock": "The Drop",remind me "Street Spirit"! I thought i heard the same melancholic and intimate atmospheres,and especially the way of singing of Peter. . . .what do you think?

The Drop is a lovely little ditty. Stret Spirit is unlistenable. = But Dolce, have you listened to UP just now?

Oh,no Caste,i listen to "UP" since 2002,since it was released!. . . .sorry,i was not clear :-] . . .often when i listen to the Music of Peter,even it's the millionth time that i listen to it,it happen to me to discover new things,new shades and more. . . . .that' s why many times i say that,in my opinion, Peter is innovative and his Music have no time. By the way,yes,i agree with you,nothing to compare, "The Drop" is better,but i found something,i don't know how to explain. . . . . maybe is only the way of singing of Peter,the same melancholy in both songs. . . . . . . .

Yes, Dolce - I would also add "My Head Sounds Like That" to both tracks you named ("Street Spirit" and "The Drop") - all 3 tracks share a similar atmosphere and mood, they are somehow like cousins, but with an own "identity" and character as a song.

Dolce, nice thread & i think it's in the right place, too. i will listen to SMB again with an answer to your question in my mind.

Ok Elliotte! . . . Thanks for the answer Cimber,you have perfectly catch the point!. . . . perhaps the point in common is intimate and melancholy part that Peter reveals of himself.

my vote at this time is "Flume". . .to me it just *feels* Gabrielian. i reserve the right to change my answer at any time.