The Marillion Round Table

E-Dub wrote: Still having a tough time getting excited about Less=More. Again, I'm sure I'll like it, but seems a bit unnecessary, IMO.I did spin Seasons End today. Man, what a wonderful disc! "Easter" is still just so beautiful.

I'm not sure about the whole L=M idea... I think it'll be good, but in the end, I'd really prefer the guys to be working on a new studio album.

I agree about Easter - My first Marillion track, and I wouldn't have it any other way

-Joel

Thanks Joel. I had this from the band as well, and it is making me really look forward to the new LP.

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Definitely has been - I think that Hogarth's lyrics seem more... Natural.

Both great.

stonebeard wrote: Though it's not an outright win, I think I've decided that Clutching at Straws has the best lyrics of any Fish-era album. The theme(s) are tight and well thought-out. The double-meanings comparing drinking to strained relationships and other things is very poignant.

Its a very good album - My favourite lyrically would be FUGAZI, and thats also my favourite all over, but its still brilliant, and as you said, the double-meanings are really genious.

-Joel

lazland wrote: Joel, thanks for sharing the YouTube rarities. Loved Hogarth's piece and the golden oldies. I agree with you about Close as compared to The Web.

No problem!

-Joel

E-Dub wrote: Conor Fynes wrote: I bought 'Anoraknophobia' as my first Marillion CD a few days ago and I love it. I'm suprised it's rated so low on this site, because there are a few songs on there ('This Is The 21st Century') that are phenomenal. I've loved Anoraknophobia since the first time I heard it. I think the current trend they have of producing 2 critically acclaimed albums started with Anoraknophobia. I have a tough time with This Strange Engine and Dotcom (even though "This Strange Engine" and "Interior Lulu" are top shelf), but think they were on to something with Anoraknophobia. Last night I watched the Before First Light DVD (Afraid Of Sunlight in it's entirety at the 2003 convention, plus "Faith" and "Easter") and got to thinking that the crowd had no idea what they had in store for them the following year. They were still in the middle of recording Marbles, so the crowd was clueless as to the brilliance they were about to experience. E

I'm quite new with the band, but I've been looking around for a second disc to continue my experience, I am aiming towards Brave or Marbles

stonebeard wrote: How's bout dis... Favorite tracks on B'Sides Themselves? Grendel's pretty good obviously, but I like Tux On the most. Very dark lyrics and really groovy.

Great question - Lady Nina for me, although I really cannot think of one poor b side in any of the singles released.

Evening folks



Found this on youtube... Absolutely amazing, once again. Perhaps not as good as his cover of "The Whole Of The Moon", but still amazing.

Hes actually a beautiful piano player.

I got a huge Shock at 3:10!

-Joel

EDIT:

Here are some AMAZING Marillion rarities I found on youtube!







The last one is what Became the web, and its actually an amazing track itself... I actually prefer that version to the actual Web!

-Joel

Edited by progkidjoel - August 02 2009 at 04:55

How's bout dis...

Favorite tracks on B'Sides Themselves? Grendel's pretty good obviously, but I like Tux On the most. Very dark lyrics and really groovy.

I still consider "The Invisible Man" an instant classic. The words paints such a vivid image and I love how the monologue really takes you inside the mind and the torment. The performance on Marbles On The Road is stunning. At the convention, h was even more theatrical and animated, acting out the 'when you stumble, you will stumble through me" by trying to catch her, only to looked shocked that she passed through him as if he wasn't there. Really was something to watch.

If I can say something about h, is he turned an otherwise certain disaster during night #3 into one of the most memorable Marillion moments on stage (that was even stated by their manager). His frustration was so thick during the technical problems he was experiencing on "This Strange Engine". He sort of sat down on the drum riser for a bit to gather himself, and it was during Rothery's solo that he did the legendary crowd surfing thing. A lesser frontman would've just choked during what he was going through (and night #3 had it's problems other than the "This Strange Episode"), but he not only reacted like a pro, but created a buzz like you wouldn't believe. And make no mistake, he captivated that crowd for 3 straight nights. I gained a whole new respect for him.

After the shows, the band would come out to sign autographs and chat to the fans (I only got to meet Rothery), but everyone was waiting for h. The quintessential showman.

Oh, and me and Rothers:

Edited by E-Dub - August 02 2009 at 01:00