The Marillion Round Table

Kingsnake wrote: lazland wrote: Kingsnake wrote: I had a long and emotional telephone conversation with Marillion, or the Steve Hogarth Band, as I like te refer to them, and we mutually agreed that it was best for both of us, if we went seperate ways. We had our ups and downs, we had aour highs and lows (mostly highs) and we helped eachother though some tough times. But we <span lang="en">inevitability and not totally unexpectedly grew apart. We have two totally different views, and with pain in my heart I bid Steve Hogarth and his back-up band farewell.</span> <span lang="en"> At least, we have the memories.</span>  And the award for silliest and most pointless post of the year goes to................ I guess you clearly missed my point. I just wanted to add some humour to my disappointment. But people warned me; progfanatics don't have a sense of humour. Especially the Marillion fanatics. I should have known better. Are you one of those reviewers that rated the new album 5*? In other words; a masterpiece of progressive rock? Just curious.

Yes, I think it is a brilliant album, one of their finest. If you look at my reviews, though, you will see that I do try to be objective when awarding such ratings.

I do think I have a sense of humour, as well. Sorry, I just didn't find the post particularly funny, and the idea that this is the Steve Hogarth Band simply flies in the face of the reality that is Marillion.

I do not, however, wish to fall out, or have an argument about it. You don't like the album, I assume, and find it a huge disappointment. Fine, such is your right. It would, though, aid the discussion on one of the longest running threads on the site if you could give us a little more detail as to why? Is it the lyrics? Is it Hogarth's voice? Is it the pace of the album, which I agree is more ponderous than much of their work?

Marillion fans, especially, do tend to be very loyal. Fanatical, even. But tell us why you have had a parting of the ways, and we can have a polite and mature exchange of views.

Kingsnake wrote: I had a long and emotional telephone conversation with Marillion, or the Steve Hogarth Band, as I like te refer to them, and we mutually agreed that it was best for both of us, if we went seperate ways. We had our ups and downs, we had aour highs and lows (mostly highs) and we helped eachother though some tough times. But we <span lang="en">inevitability and not totally unexpectedly grew apart. We have two totally different views, and with pain in my heart I bid Steve Hogarth and his back-up band farewell.</span> <span lang="en"> At least, we have the memories.</span>

And the award for silliest and most pointless post of the year goes to................

rushfan4 wrote: Just mentally and that didn't work so well.    The Invisible Man ? Living in FEAR Power Afraid of Sunlight The New Kings ? Eldorado Sugar Mice Easter Three-minute Boy First song and last 4 are for sure. The other 4 songs were played but I probably have the order messed up. Sang first verse of The Doors' Riders of the Storm. I didn't know the name of the 2nd song and I think I might be missing 1 or 2 in the middle.

Got it pretty close:

The Invisible Man
Power
Living in FEAR
Wave
Mad
Afraid of Sunlight
The New Kings (I -IV)
Neverland
Eldorado (I-V)
Sugar Mice
Easter
Three-minute Boy

rushfan4 wrote: I am so gLad that I made the trip. Their songs really come to life with h's theatrics and their background video.

Glad you had a great time, Scott. Did you make a note of the setlist?

Arrived safe and sound in Cleveland. John Wesley comes on in an hour and then Marillion. I'm getting pretty excited. Anybody else here???

Catcher10 wrote: Sadly.....I have no chance to see them live again on this tour, not coming to Seattle.

Fancy getting a flight over to England?

Roj wrote: lazland wrote: The tour would seem to be selling well in addition to the album. A number of venues sold out, including Cardiff, which is the nearest to me Fortunately, however, I happen to be in Manchester with work for the Academy gig, so ticket booked last night The missus and I are going to this.  We really should meet up!  I'm afraid I'll be driving, so no(t much) drinkies for me, however it is an expensive venue so.....

Hey there, Rog. Would love to meet up. I am staying at Jury's Inn for the week, and plan to have a couple of drinkies prior to the gig. Have a think and PM me details of where you would like to meet beforehand, and I will be there.

This will be, btw, the very first time I will have met anybody from the site, so am really looking forward to this. Unfortunately, my better half will not be present, as I am in Machester teaching at work.

lazland wrote: rushfan4 wrote: I am planning on going to see them on Saturday night in Cleveland.  I've not seen them live before and this about as close as they have come to me in the past 10 years or so that I have been a fan.  Fortunately, the Cleveland Indians will be playing in Chicago Saturday night, although it looks as though the casino is having a game viewing party. Hey Scott. Have a great time. They are truly magnificent live.

So I've heard.  I have a few of their concert DVDs and have enjoyed them.  Anderson, Rabin, and Wakeman are playing in Cleveland the same night.  I really wish that they were playing on separate nights.  It would have really made for a great concert weekend worth the travels. 

rushfan4 wrote: I am planning on going to see them on Saturday night in Cleveland.  I've not seen them live before and this about as close as they have come to me in the past 10 years or so that I have been a fan.  Fortunately, the Cleveland Indians will be playing in Chicago Saturday night, although it looks as though the casino is having a game viewing party.

Hey Scott. Have a great time. They are truly magnificent live.

^Good for you! A lot of enthusiasm for a new album is a great set up for a great concert. Enjoy the show, Laz!