Does Marillion have a large gay fanbase?
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Topic: Does Marillion have a large gay fanbase?
Posted By: Man Overboard
Subject: Does Marillion have a large gay fanbase?
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 16:59
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=aGvMETxC_XU - http://youtube.com/watch?v=aGvMETxC_XU All I can say is that the video footage before Steve starts singing made me giggly and blush  Not to mention the shirtless part at the end... ------------- https://soundcloud.com/erin-susan-jennings" rel="nofollow - Bedroom guitarist". Composer, Arranger, Producer. Perfection may not exist, but I may still choose to serve Perfection. Commissions considered. |
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Posted By: unforgivable74
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 17:10
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Marillion are my favourite band. I am not gay but when I first saw pictures of Mr. 'H', I thought maybe I should question that. But after being a fan for a while, I began to think that his head was on a long a journey up his own arse so I decided to remain hetrosexual. He is a damn handsome bloke but, my God, does he know it!
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 17:14
Eh, not me. That video is rather strange, though.  ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 17:24
Are you sure Stonie? The way you and Cyggie talk about Fish, I often wonder! 
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 17:29
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 17:30
Oh boy, if that's all it takes to make you blush... 
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 17:37
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It's not exactly the Pet Shop Boys or Erasure. I've seen worse. I actually think it's a pretty cool video. E iTunes: "The Vigil" from Proto-Kaw's The Wait Of Glory ------------- 
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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 17:42
Still better than the Kayleigh video
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 20:23
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oh my god.. what the hell is this.... ist this some inside neo-team joke? videos? and where is the prog?????????????  *turns off song.... 2:15 into it* now have serious questions as to the neo team hahahhaha ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Forgotten Son
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 21:41
To be fair though that is by far the most commercial song from the album (except maybe Cannibal Surf Babes), the rest of the album is much proggier. I have to agree that the Beatiful video is one of the most homoerotic things I have ever seen. -------------  
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micky wrote:Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 22:02
I'm down with the whole gay scene... some of my best friends past and present are.... it was the damn song that made me uncomfortable ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Penumbra
Date Posted: September 01 2006 at 23:43
I am with micky: not sure what you Neo-Proggers see in the whole thing. He's a beautiful singer, but I hope to goodness that Marillion has more Prog than that, or I'll just die.  The shirtless part I didn't mind. ------------- The Holy Trinity of Symphonic Progressive Rock 
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 01:07
 ... one for quoting me and one for the agreement hahha.. whoa...not for the shirtless part of course ... not my type..------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 01:32
That's a good one E. Hogarth does sing very well. Not very proggy though. It makes "Kayleigh" sound like "Supper's Ready." ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 02:56
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This whole thread is just silly.
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 03:31
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Marillion started to loose the Prog relation when Fish left, but this soong is extreme, not a single Prog note.
And about the video...well, all has been said and it's obvious but it's his choice.
Since the moment when he starts playing with his hair the video is pretty eloquent.
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Posted By: unforgivable74
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 05:52
'This Strange Engine', 'The Space', 'Neverland', 'King'.....They may have started diversifying after Fish but they never lost their prog. They did loose a damn fine lyricist but musically, I think they progressed. ------------- Laughs as I clean my teeth, laughs as I rub at my eyes. |
Posted By: Wilcey
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 07:13
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I was a fan of Marillion way back when.......... and I know that when H joined the mob that it wasn't just the girls fans who felt a heart flutter, a lot of the men I knew at the time (straight and gay) had a bit of a lust for him........... Me............well, he's not my cup of tea........... 
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 09:38
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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). 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. 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. E -------------
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 09:41
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<<I am with micky: not sure what you Neo-Proggers see in the whole thing. He's a beautiful singer, but I hope to goodness that Marillion has more Prog than that, or I'll just die.>> So, you're basing this plea to us misguided neo-proggers on ONE song? Maybe you should try sampling some. Who knows, you may be a convert. E -------------
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 09:43
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<<I have to agree that the Beatiful video is one of the most homoerotic things I have ever seen.>> Buhfuh??!! It is? E -------------
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Posted By: Gravity Eyelids
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 10:38
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Kinda of weird video, not that terible though. Good song, but they made better. ------------- Into this wild Abyss the fiend Stood on the brink of Hell and looked a while, Pondering his Voyage. |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 11:01
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I remember a few months back starting ti view this video, but I didn't enjoy the music, so I stopped it. I'm so glad I didn't get to the shirt removal part!
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 11:10
 Whew! A narrow escape! Beware of looking at attractive people of your gender! In particular, avoid TV, movies, and leaving the house -- alternately, just pluck your own eyes out....  Whoops! Now you're gay!
 There -- now you're straight again!
  Now you're just confused!
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Posted By: Gravity Eyelids
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 11:17
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 11:22
I just wasted 4:24 of my life ------------- |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 12:28
And I thought I typed slowly!------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: Penumbra
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 12:49
 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.
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 13:00
In E-Dub's defence, he is becoming a Genesis fan. So, I don't think you have to worry about his "symphonic appreciation." 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. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 13:02
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 14:06
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r) and I doidn't hesitate to call him an idiot with stupid prejudices and an homophobic.Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 14:41
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Ivan, you make good points. Some I can't quite understand, but some are valid. The last statement, for example, is a valid one; however, the difference is now (as adults) we know what the proper parameters are. I wasn't offended (although the title of this thread raised an eyebrow at first). Just wondering where it was all going. Hogarth has been happily married to the same woman for quite some time. Maybe he tried to push the envelope...to get us all talking. Maybe he succeeded. It's all good, Ivan. E -------------
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 14:45
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<< 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. E -------------
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Posted By: WaywardSon
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 14:47
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After watching Led Zeppelin (especially Plant) "The Song Remains The Same" one could ask if Zep have a large gay fanbase!
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 15:19
(^ Large gay fan vase ) ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 15:20
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 15:23
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( ^ Large Gay Face Fan ) ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 15:58
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Peter, over here, Vase rhymes with Mars, not face.
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 16:56
I was going for the similar spelling.
Here, for the record, it can rhyme with "maze" or "pause."
 This one is likely full of Greek oil :
 So tell me, what's a Grecian earn, anyway?
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 16:59
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 19:28
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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". E -------------
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Posted By: Kleynan
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 20:33
Now... that's gay!  -------------  You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks. |
Posted By: The Wizard
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 20:41
Wow, that was a pretty terrible song. Sounded like adult contemporary or something.  -------------  
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 21:26
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Not even Marillion fans would call it progressive. It pretty much works within the context of the theme of Afraid Of Sunlight, however. E -------------
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 21:27
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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. E -------------
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Posted By: Arrrghus
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 21:32
Ewww... not listening. I like Marillion (Fish-era, I just need to give Hogarth time) ------------- 
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 21:35
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<<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. E -------------
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Posted By: Forgotten Son
Date Posted: September 03 2006 at 01:20
I like it even out of context. The first time I heard it was on the EMI videos collection DVD. For the record I love Cover My Eyes too -------------
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: September 03 2006 at 17:43
Indeed? But are you as "pretty" as the hirsute, he-manly Herr Hogarth? Photos, please!(Best not look, Mr/Ms unforgivable74!
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