Does Marillion have a large gay fanbase?

E-Dub wrote: Ivan, I'm a pretty, conservative Christian guy E

<<Also, he is one of Steve Hogarth's primary champions. No matter what anyone else may think, he remains loyal. I applaud you for that E. >>

Thanks, my friend. Marillion has become a passion for me, and I'll continue to defend it. Whether people think it's homoerotica or what, it's all subjective. People think what they want to think. As for the song, I've even heard die hard Marillion fans pan it. Definitely not their proggiest (not even close), but I do have to commend Hogarth on an exquisite vocal performance. I think that's why I enjoy it so much.

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<<Now... that's gay!>>

Check out your avatar. I like Gabriel, but have seen him look questionable on many o' occasions.

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Wow, that was a pretty terrible song. Sounded like adult contemporary or something.

Ivan, I'm a pretty conservative Christian guy; however, my view is I may not agree with it, but it's their right as long as they're not hurting anyone.

Oh, I hate to say this, but my 3 1/2 year old daughter loves "Beautiful". She either wants to hear that song, or "Cover My Eyes".

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Geck0 wrote: Peter, over here, Vase rhymes with Mars, not face.

                                      ( ^ Large Gay Face Fan )

Edited by Peter Rideout - September 02 2006 at 15:25

<< Become a convert and cross over from Symphonic? E-Dub, you have much to learn of my loyalties. I love all music, but some just bores me sometimes! I'll listen to "Beautiful" again when I have an anxiety attack; then you can ask me how I feel. >>

I may be a conservative straight white guy, but I think I'm pretty good about exploring other forms of prog. I've liked symphonic and art rock a lot longer than neo prog...it just happens to be the primary focus because my favorite band happens to be a neo prog band. Look through my tower and you'll see classic Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, etc. Then you'll see Dream Theater and Ayreon in another section. It's all good.

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E-Dub wrote: Actually, "Beautiful" is one of my favorite tracks from the amazing Afraid Of Sunlight. Listen to the message because it's really quite inspiring and probably one from which we all could benefit (as we're on a thread about stereotypes and generalizations).   The problem is not the video, for God's sake, Peter Gabriel used to run through a stage in a flower outfit, Freddie Queen made a video for "I want to break Free" (Roger Taylor even looked as a cute girl ), Jon Anderson has some weird movements and nobody says a word because the music is great, in this case Marillion seems to be following the path of their mentors Genesis.   Freddie was gay, that's a fact, everyone of us knows that fact and we don't have the slightest problem with his music or videos, as a fact I was  the first one to correct an ex-member who said Queen was crap because the guy was gay (Of course he used the word qr) and I doidn't hesitate to call him an idiot with stupid prejudices and an homophobic.   But to deny Beautiful is a suspicious video is being blind, he tried to be controversial, most people here is just mentioning that. If you like the message, but still can't stomach "Beautiful", then go listen to "A Few Words For The Dead". Essentially says the same thing, but a bit more progressive.   Nah, didn't liked it either. Honestly, I can't believe a list made up of adults (I'm assuming we're [at least] in the majority) are even discussing this.   Why? Adults are just kids that growed up, we are just having a bit of fan without being offensive. Iván E