MARBLES ON THE ROAD

As an American and having missed out on the earlier Marillion tours in the USA, I actually travelled all the way to England to immerse myself in some "Marillion Heaven" for two evenings at the Astoria in London. Both shows were spellbinding and are the same ones included on this spectacular DVD. After returning home I caught them again at the Fillmore in San Francisco a couple of months later. Marillion fans love them in Europe but the special treat for me was watching so many American Marillion fans seeing them perform live for THE VERY FIRST TIME!!!! The tears were flowing and there were hugs all around. I've been to over two hundred concerts in my life but this performance ranks right at the top. Steve Hogarth is animated, emotional, seductive and completely captures the audience with his vocals and attitude on this DVD. Steven Rothery lays out one luscious lick and power cord after another. It's truly amazing how gifted this guitar player really is. Pete Trewavas has got to be one of the very best bass players around, no wonder he landed that gig with Transatlantic. Mark Kelly does just the right thing at just the right moment on keyboards and effects. He's unique in what he does. All of this magic is held together by the pounding beat of Ian Mosley on drums. Along with roughly two-thirds of the double "Marbles" CD, Marillion treats you to some favorites from Afraid of Sunlight, This Strange Engine, Anoraknophobia, Brave and Holidays In Eden.There is close to three hours of musical bliss on the two discs and you'll feel like you took an emotional journey when you ride this one out! I won't go into detail on the songs but suffice it to say, this DVD captures a rejuvenated Marillion. This DVD is sonically brilliant and has that special audience participation that I've come to love about Marillion. It's like all of their fans know all of the words to all of their songs. The band is charismatic, love their fans and show an honest appreciation for the loyalty and support over the years. Do yourself a favor and get this DVD as well as any DVD these guys put out, past or present! ProgFrog