Classical Composer Reacts to The New Kings (Marillion) | The Daily Doug (Episode 221)
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2021
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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm reacting to The New Kings by Marillion. I haven't been as moved by the combination of music and lyric for several weeks. This one is special, y'all. Enjoy.
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Steve Rothery is god on a guitar.
Definitely... very underrated. He's amazing... hell, he was amazing 30 years ago... now he's more like a demi-god... ;-)
Steve Rothery is one of the best
Marillion are loved world wide, I believe they invented crowd funding. They once back in the 90’s announced a new album tour and the USA was not part of the itinerary due to the expense. The American Marillion fan base (without band provocation) raised enough money for them to get to the USA and the rest is music history.
I would call it "stumbled upon crowd funding" more than "invented" it. 🙂 The fans came to them and said "Here you go - Now tour!"
Yes they invented it.
Yes, but they got the idea from the band King Crimson who offered their live bootlegs for sale via the internet and Marillion took it further.
Am proud to be part of that. Got my autographed marillion Rochester CD
@@slainteron4027 So do I. :) Ironically, I believe the non-autographed version of that CD is rarer, and therefore more valuable to collectors. I could be wrong.
Welcome to the Marillion circus! All the best freaks are here!!
Doug opened the Marillion box of delights... finally... he's in for a ride and a treat on this path
must see this in live version in Royal Albert Hall
Marillion are "my band". I have a pre-order of the recently titled "An Hour Before It's Dark" - artwork not confirmed - SIGNED CD. A bit excited.
the same here
@@arcam4981 Doug is great. I have watched a number of these "look at me from over in my camp showing you how much I love your music - and a ton of hits, views and likes" UA-camrs, and Doug is the man. He is very genuine.
Ooh, when’s it supposed to drop?
I have pre-ordered as well!
@@mrporter2u Maybe February- but don’t hold me to that.
this band does not repeat itself in its old days schemes but always delivers new ones
Are you kidding? They've been playing the same motives for almost 30 years. Again and again, nothing new since "Brave" album...
Fish is marillion
Marillion are one of those bands that get little respect but who have lasted and produced some incredible music over the last 40yrs. Check out their early music with Fish on vocals, Script for a Jesters Tear, Jigsaw or Forgotten sons.
We have all had the..... "oh, are they still around? " conversations.
Everything with Fish. Everything with Fish is top of the tops.
@@jareczek1980 sorry Hogarth all the way for me. Like both and script is one of my fav albums but sorry Hogarth. Let it go!
Three great songs there
@@grantwallace1882 who's still around? Marillion. Wow. Who else? Kansas. What?!? Who else? Gordon Lightfoot. WTF. And who else? Toto. Uh...
If you love the passion in Hogarth’s delivery on this studio recording then you should see a live performance of for instance the song Neverland or The Invisible Man.
I can’t think of any singer more passionate the H. I love him!
1000% on Neverland. Absolute chills, every time.
The whole Fear album is awesome
Agreed. Marillion live are on another level.
Both Neverland and The Invisible Man are absolute masterpieces, and I very much hope we will see one or both of them on the channel at some point!
Thanx Doug!!. Simply glorious. Marillion are the pinacle of neo-prog. Please, consider doing Neverland, Ocean Cloud or Out of this World for instance next time. Cheers from Spain :)
Neverland is just incredibly beautiful.
Neverland is insanely brilliant. Ocean Cloud is beautiful.
I think composition-wise Ocean Cloud suffers a bit from the same problem as the New Kings does in places, in that some of the transititions to new sections are less than subtle... it's almost like a straight cut or a hard switch here and there (this always has been a bit of a problem with many of their long-tracks)... in my honest opinion they have more deserving songs (Neverland indeed, yes - but also Quartz, Power, the Great Escape, Berlin, Happiness is the Road, White Paper. this is the 21st Century (*pointless end-noodling aside hehe), Montreal, yadda yadda - not to mention some of the great Fish-era stuff like Fugazi, Incubus and White Russian - all these are pure class from start to finish*
Ocean Cloud - my favorite song. Traveled from Bogota to Rome to see them perform it live. Incredible musicians.
Neverland, The Great escape
OMG! that was amazing!! I didn't knew this band
You are in for a treat ...huge diverse back catalogue.
Plenty more where this came from 🙂
Lucky guy, you're about to begin a journey that will change your life...
It doesn't get any better..been on the train for 35+ years
@@patrikglimenius I first saw them with Fish when I wasn't a fan can,t believe I hadn't listened to them first but it was in the days before UA-cam, then saw them with H at a small London gig, wish I had seen them more when I lived in the UK as I have moved to NZ and no chance to see them here.
This is some of the best music ever made. Simple as that!
When you want to check out their earlier (Fish era) music, try something from the album Clutching at Straws. I’d recommend listening to the first 3 songs (Hotel Hobbies / Warm Wet Circles / That Time of the Night) together as one suite.
Also, now that you have all the pieces, check out Transatlantic… Into the Blue or My New World would be my suggestions, but it would be hard to go wrong with any of their epics
I second that recommend! HH/WWC/TTOTN is brilliant in every way. 😎👍
Transatlantic - stranger in your soul, is still my favorite but yeah any of their epics are great.
I came late to appreciating Clutching At Straws. Now I can be in tears 😭 just thinking about it.
From Transatlantic, one has to begin from "the epic of all epics" that is "Stranger in your soul"
@@ThanosNikolopoulos That you. I was alway wondering.
WOW! This definitely opened my eyes for a new band. Never had a look at this band, definitely will! :D
You are so lucky! I wish I am discovering them now! Been a fan since 1985!
The tune Care will blow you away. So meaningful. Care will bring a tear to your eyes. Go for it Doug.
Congratulations. You discovered a band I like for over 30 years. They made a lot of great music. I hope you take us on a Journey through these past years. Thanks for your reaction to this Marillion song. I really enjoyed it.
Way to go Doug. Marillion a band I have followed since the 80s. Always with something to say. Punk lyrics wrapped in a prog parcel. I wouldn't even have though of that but so incredibly observant.
This record is a masterpiece
There are really two different Marillions. The first four albums are with the charismatic Scottish singer Fish and then he left and Steve Hogarth took over taking them in a different direction but both eras have lots to offer. I would recommend a further reaction to Marillion on Seasons End, Splintering Heart, The Space live at The Albert Hall and with Fish on Hotel Hobbies/Warm Wet Circles/That time of The Night Trilogy. White Russian or the full Misplaced Childhood album. If you get the chance go and see them live!
Bruh! How could you leave out Script For A Jester’s Tear, Chelsea Monday, and Grendel!?
@@21centuryhippie61 i definitely recommend Grendel. If possible, the version from the DVD Recital of Script. It is sublime.
@@mauriciopalermo7999 absolutely! I also love the Fair Deal Studios version; it’s the definitive studio version in my mind.
Totally agree with the two different Marillions comment. And they have to be viewed in that light rather than the ‘who was best’ mindset. I lean towards the early stuff, but still enjoy what they’ve done from Season’s End onwards.
Good suggestion
Here my suggestions for next Marillion's reactions (because there must be more!): Misplaced Childhood full album, Brave full album; Ocean Cloud, This Strange Engine, The Great Escape, Splintering Heart, The Invisible Man, Easter, The Space (live version with orchestra), Power, The Leavers (another epic song from FEAR, the live version at Royal Albert hall); and some tunes form the Fish era: Script For A Jester's Tear, Fugazi, White Russian (or anything else from Clutching At Straws album, that I consider the perfect album for lyrics, melodies, arrangement and production)
I'd definitely urge Misplaced Childhood
Oh my, there are so many.
Erm did you miss any?
@@stevetobin7495 so many
I would strongly recommend Gaza as a complex piece worthy of Doug's analysis with both musical shifts of mood and heartfelt lyrics providing one of the most searching and challenging (yet balanced) commentaries on the human disaster that is Gaza.
Thanks for a great reaction Doug! So delighted you received it well! 😎👍
Marillion is a treasure! I've been a fan since 84 and have the old logo tattooed on my arm. Waiting for Grendel, or entire Misplaced Childhood or Clutching at Straws.
Welcome to Marillion. Simply the best Band in the World.
Try their live versions and you will be blown away. Believe me...
Highly recommend listening to "Easter." Steve Rothery's solo is the centerpiece: just beautiful in its melodic contours and how it slowly builds with such epic flair. Wonderful band, enjoy!
Can I second this?
@@kelvindodd5577 Thirded ?
@Richard Fielding Funnily enough I have been listening to Seasons End almost on repeat when out walking the dogs and I'm getting more from it on each listen. btw do you think/know what the next deluxe (remix) album will be ? We've had all 4 Fish studio albums (missed out on Straws & Childhood) but have Jester, Fugazi, Brave & Sunlight.
Favorite guitar solo ever.
Marillion were the first band I ever loved. You should listen to Ocean Cloud next - a true epic journey across the Atlantic. It SOARS. I won a competition a few years ago to have the lyrics of any of their songs written out by the singer, Steve Hogarth. I have the autographed lyrics to this song framed on my landing.
Marillion NEVER rest on their laurels and always try to do something a bit different.
I think Ocean Cloud is the best Marillion recording from any era of the band.
Totally agree about Ocean Cloud - a very original concept for a song, amazingly evocative music, and some of finest lyrics Hogarth has written for the band.
I'm not the only one with a daughter named Kayleigh, I know (thanks, Marillion)...
The guitarist of Marillion, Steve Rothery, put out a killer solo album a few years ago called The Ghosts of Pripyat. Steve Hackett and Steven Wilson have guest spots on it.
Finally Doug, there's more with Marillion so you know!
Uncanny. No kidding, this week I thought about how much you would enjoy this album -- and here you are, reacting to it! The whole album is wonderful. For me, it was Album of the Year.
By a country mile.
F.E.A.R. is absolutely epic! One of Marillion’s best. They are currently wrapping up their 19th album An Hour Before It’s Dark for release 2022. So excited!
20th
@@HotelHobbies weird, I always thought they talked about F.E.A.R. being their 18th album - but it seems that you're right. It says the 20th on their homepage. Did I miss an album release in-between? 😅
@@HotelHobbies aaah...it's because they say so!!! 😂
"As you all know, a few weeks ago we launched the pre-order campaign for our 20th studio album (yes, Less Is More and With Friends From The Orchestra do count, because err...we say so!)"
Marillion are easily the best secret in music. Love them to bits. Especially the Hogarth era. You should do 'This Strange Engine', which not only is a beautiful piece of music, but is also semi-autobiographical from Hogarth.
Anyway, welcome to Marillion, Doug. We accept you one of us.
YES!!!! Marillion!! A band well deserving of your attention! And as it happens they invented crowdfunding. I think you'd enjoy Out Of This World from the Afraid Of Sunlight album. It about Donald Campbell and the Bluebird water speed record and is a great example of the emotional gut punch that Marillion can deliver.
When they play it live, they usually do it to a backdrop of Donald Campbell making his fateful attempt, and it's one of the most emotionally affecting things I've ever seen on stage. H's passion & vocal delivery, and Marillion's tasteful & beautiful music just hits you right between the eyes. Incredible band, especially live.
Brilliant song and brilliant analysis, as always Doug! So glad you have discovered the wonder that is Marillion. I always loved the Steve Hogarth era of this band and FEAR is a simply stupendous album delivering some powerful political messages. If you loved the lyrics to New Kings you'll love El Dorado!
My favourite band! Just started the video now - can't wait to hear what you think :) Such an amazing album. Please react to The Invisible Man, Neverland, The Sky above the Rain, Gaza or If my Heart... if you can ;)
Ditto those song requests - especially "The Sky Above the Rain". Dark but beautiful!
Marillion is my favorite band and has been since 1985 when I first heard Lavender and Kayleigh. I had been listening to this album (FEAR) non-stop for a week and then saw them perform most of the album in NYC on election night 2016. I walked out of the venue in Times Square and sat alone outside on the red stairs until 3am watching the results of the election. FEAR is my favorite album of theirs, followed by Misplaced Childhood, Marbles (extended version), and Brave. Great review Doug. Glad you’ve found them. Check out Easter or Ocean Cloud for one of your next reviews. Both H and his predecessor Fish are excellent lyricists with deep meanings to their words. I got to meet the band once too. Really nice fellows.
I was surprised that Doug doesn't even know Lavender and Kayleigh. I think those were in the charts back in the 80s
FEAR is top 5 the best albun de marillion
Next from Marillion could be Ocean Cloud or This Strange Engine
"Ocean Cloud" is a great song.
Jeez where would you start..invisible man?
I love this strange engine
Those would be my choices as well.
Ocean Cloud, what a song👊
Man I love Marillion ❤! Steve Hogarth Steve Rothery bring the goods!
Well, this is just about everything I could have asked for in a reaction video to this song. 👍
That engine noise in the final section is a spitfire aka Battle of Britain is referring to the last time the British people joined together to meet a common threat and that we would be unlikely to do that in modern times because the world has changed to everyone for themselves. I think the crash in section 3 is the 2008 financial crash and questions if it was actually a manufactured crisis which allowed some folks to make a lot of money from it. I’m British and I’m seeing this song from a brit band in a very British perspective though. Massive fan of these guys have been since they started used to work and live near Aylesbury UK were they originally formed.
The engine noise that went from one ear to the other is the famous Merlin engine, used in the WW2 fighter plane, The Spitfire. A symbol of probably the last time people were proud to be British
adore Marillion, one of their earlier albums and tour kicked of with the song, 'I am the man, from the planet marzipan'! What he hell is happening here, amazing. Glad you enjoyed it Doug, they are super special.
I have been watched Marillion with practicaly entire FEAR album, + with their guest clasical musicians now almost 2 years ago in Royal Albert music hall in London. Live performance of New Kings, along with the ilustrated film on video wall, left me compllete speachless. Something I'll never forget.
The female voices singing "Greed is good" along with Steve Hogarth are Sofi Hogarth and Jennie Rothery, daughters of both Steves.
Go right back to the start with Grendel 😃 where music began for me
Like you, I never really had Marillion on my music radar. So, thanks to you and to all the fans who recommended them, I now have some catching up to do…
Great choice. They are exceptional live!
I have a sentimental attachment to Marillion. Always will. Afraid of Sunlight is my favourite full recording as well as individual track. This is also very moving, and I'm glad you got the gist of it.
Same with me. First time listening of "Afraid of sunlight" drove me to tears...many years ago...and still it does.
This is brilliant! How come I’ve never heard this song anywhere. It is criminally underplayed! If David Bowie had written this song we would have never heard the last of it; it would’ve been aired & talked about everywhere. Doug’s reaction is very absorbing. 👍👍👍
Incredible album but took me a dozen plays to really absorb its greatness
Feel so privileged so have seen them play this live in London. Their live show is one of the most deeply atmospheric I have been to and the guitar solos are stratospheric every time.
Royal Albert Hall?
Kentish Town Forum, December 2016. Heard their shows at Royal Albert Hall were unbelievable though! ;-)
@@grantwallace1882 Try this:
ua-cam.com/video/XYNMRXxeqvk/v-deo.html&start_radio=1
And you will be blown away.
Marillion is incredible!
I bought my first Marillion album in spring 83 just before joining the army and it helped a lot to get through this. Saw them a lot of times here in France and in Switzerland and they are always more than brilliants. I love both Fish & H eras. Their discography is pretty huge with few downs and a lot of highs. And even, less good albums reveal their moments of grace anyway. This particular tune show that we're not alone in France to feel like orphans of our country and of our leaders. Thank you for sharing your feels to the song Keep up the good work Doug ! Really appreciated
Yes! They are a band that doesn’t get near enough attention!
Cohesive. Yeah. That's a neat term for Marillion's music.
Please react on the Misplaced Childhood album.
One of the best band around. Can't wait for the new album. And Steve h is my favorite singer.
I think that sound at 21:50 was a Spitfire. The most glorius sound imaginable to an English ear.
The FEAR album was initially disappointing for me, now after watching the awesome blue ray of the Albert Hall show with the string quartet, it ranks as one of the best albums I have ever heard....I once saw Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page share the Albert Hall stage in the 80s, yet Steve Rotherys guitar moved me more than those 3 legends did on the same stage.
He manages to be as moving and reminiscent of David Gilmour without being at all derivative of him. I'd really love to hear more about his influences to understand how he came to play the way he does. He's unique and lyrical in a way that is really uncommon and comes up with great tones to fit the songs.
@@blikketty77 Looks like a typo..do you mean David Gilmour? If so I agree, there is a similarity.
@@marillion1 Sorry, not sure what happened there ...
I strongly recommend the song Estonia by them off their album This Strange Engine. Superb and divine direction...and the lyrics are amazing in this one too.
I love the line "why is nothing ever true". Classic H (Steve Hogarth) play on words. True means factually correct, but it also means "loyal", and also "straight".
Fuck everyone and run is litterally how the "New Kings" behave, fuck everyone over and then run away.
One of my 2 or 3 fav bands ever Tons to explore for you If this lyric and music got ya , must do the live video of Gaza May bring ya to tears Ocean Cloud another long song vid based on a true story Beautiful And , yes Doug , you will find that Steve Rothery's guitar is always tasteful and very very emotional...always strikes the right chord...so to speak Much in the vein of Steve Hackett Great great pick Doug Well Done
Rothery cites Hackett, Gilmour and Latimer as his inspirations. Hackett guests on his great solo album "The Ghosts of Pripyat", as does Steven Wilson. Tells you all you need to know!
@@adriangoodrich4306 Yep love when Rothery joined Hackett for The Lamia on the hacketts live album magical
Welcome to the Marillion world!!
I concur with those that recommend the Misplaced Childhood album, great concept album, including their nice hit Kayleigh.
What you hear was a spitfire
Finally some Marillion, one of my favorite bands, thanks, great reaction and analysis 😃
Welcome to Marillion - their music is special and precious. You'll love them live.
I have been lucky enough to see Marillion 20 times and have been listening to them since the first album which wasn't easy living in the USA. They have been the most important band in my life. I haven't really connected to the songs in the last 15 years but this gave me a new respect for this songs. Just wait till you hear Splintering Heart, Invisible Man, Neverland, Easter, This Strange Engine, The Space and Warm Wet Circles trio. All Live to see their power
FEAR is a great album. For another excellent Hogarth era tune, check out “The Great Escape” from the Brave album. So much great music from these guys, both from Fish and Hogarth. As an aside, Trewavas is the bassist in the supergroup Transatlantic with DT’s Mike Portnoy and Spock’s Beard’s Neal Morse.
Hi Doug.
Glad you had a chance to experience Marillion at this level.
I've been following them since the mid-80's and they have become one of my, if not my, favorite band[s].
They're leaders in a variety of ancillary fields:
• They're one of , if not the, first bands to: go online/have a website that they control
• Crowd-fund both their studio work and their concerts
• Now crowd-funding their INSURANCE for cancellations due to Covid/illnesses/unforeseen catastrophic events [with a refund policy to boot]
• Hold fan-specific events - Marillion Weekend - across the globe, etc.
• They also took complete control of their work by ending their contracts with the music industry and taking everything in-house
Additionally, they have nearly ALL of the concerts they've performed over the past two+ decades available for download via their website. Yes, you have to pay for them but they're worth it. You get to hear and experience a band night after night playing to audiences across the world, hear the band's interactions and uncompromising musicality and abilities, the mistakes, the goofiness and, frankly, the love they share with and for their audiences.
Paul Burton: I agree with your comment on Rothery. Spot-on.
Ditto to Lou D: I'm fairly certain you're correct: they invented crowd-funding
ChrisEchoes: Absolutely see them LIVE! Even if it's just one of their DVDs. They're fantastic. Some of the most emotional work you will witness.
Cheers for your wonderful and expert review of Marillion.
As Nathan wrote below: All the best freaks are here [look that up...]
AjH
Doing a reaction video for this song reminded me that I need to pre-order the upcoming album (apparently called _"An Hour Before It's Dark")_ so my name will be included in the credits for that. 🙂
You know it makes sense x
Just beautiful... underrated...
5 star song, 5 star review. Great start to the weekend. Thanks, Doug!
Doug, I'm a musician, but your insight and your ear has made me love that piece more than ever. I just knew the progressions sounded right. You explained why. Thank you. P.s. You need to see them live. Such presence.
They invented the crowdfunding model. It's on wikipedia. Also, you just made me think - Feck Everyone And Run (the country)......hmmmmmm. Welcome to your new favourite band. Marillion fans are the nicest people in the world.
BTW, the did a recording of the entire album live at The Royal Albert Hall - "All One Tonight".
And if you are up for it ----- Gaza.
Awesome review. Going to watch it all through again now.
Oh yes. Gaza is epic. Saw them do it live in 2019 in the Liverpool Philharmonic.
@@BudsRPGreview I am gently pushing for the "with friends from the orchestra" version to be officially released. There is a snippet on YT.
Definitely the live version of Gaza… it will take you on an emotional roller coaster of humanities treatment of others :)
Nice choice of song from Marillion
Some old classic ones are great also
But in this period of time, your analysis goes beyond musical theory, and it was "spot on"...
Great reaction Doug - Marillion have a huge back catalogue of amazing work to dig into so look forward to seeing more. Love the way you go deeper into the music, lyrics and emotional impact of everything you listen to. Keep up the amazing work :-)
Just saw them in their home town Aylesbury on 24th Sept 2022. 700 mile round trip. They played as the whole of the this in the Encore. Went down an absolute storm. Brilliant, brilliant group.
Not sure if you read any of our comments Doug, but I will let you into a secret about Marillion. Unlike most bands, Marillion never sit down and actually write a 'song'. They jam, and Mike Hunter the band's producer, takes all of the hours and hours of material away and selects the 'best bits' for the band to craft into a cohesive piece of music. As a fan of 38 years standing, much of the Steve Hogarth era can take a while to get used to because of this recording method. Once I get my brain around the abrupt changes of tempo, the songs will make sense, but it can take a while and multiple plays until it gels. Still, apart from Nightwish, they have been my favourite band since 1983, and I have funded three of their albums before a note was written! Thanks for taking the time to listen to their work, I would recommend listening to 'This Strange Engine' or 'The Invisible Man' for future analysis. Cheers from Blighty!
So many beautiful songs by Marillion, they almost never disappoint me, this is excellent as well and shows a very mature band!
.... and Welcome to Marillion! I 've been listening since 1983, one of my favourite bands.
If you liked this, then try "The Invisible Man" from Marbles. Astonishing music. Great video again btw! :)
Thank you, Doug, for your interesting analysis of one of Marillion's best pieces (imho).
Shades of King Crimson here. And been around just as long. Overall this is the best reaction you have done in ages.
I have been a huge fan of this band. Their music has moved me for years. My friend and I drive from Salt Lake to Denver just to see these guys. We weren't disappointed. The most underrated band ever. IMO.
Thanks for this reaction and I to agree with these lyrics.
We saw them at the Cabaret in San Jose back in the day. Super band.
Huge band artistically
Thank you Doug-I'm addicted!
Thanks for this Marillion one….a new one…a new Long track
Rothery is probably the most melodic guitarist since Gilmour
Criminally underrated too
I really like Marillion's diverse production, if I was to pick a favorite it would be the concept album "Brave" and the first half of it.
Listen to the whole of Misplaced Childhood. It is one piece of music and not individual tracks as each melody flows into the next. Thats my all time favorite from them
Marillion, the soundtrack of my years. An interesting first choice of song, and probably not one the fans of either era of the band would have been clamouring for, but it does represent very well where the band is at now. Like Rush in the 1980's Marillion is a band that became much better at writing and arranging as they became less overtly complex and showy. I would add my voice to those suggesting Ocean Cloud and This Strange Engine for further exploration. The Brave album is a masterpiece but probably not instantly digestible. From the Fish era of the band, the Hotel Hobbies, Warm Wet Circles, That Time of the Night trilogy is easily the most cohesive and expressive writing the band produced during that period.
Marillion is actually one of the first bands in history to use crowd funding... and I'm pretty sure that the majority of their last 10 albums have been all paid by fans.
They were the first - they invented crowd funding 😃
@@JesperHellvik No they didnt.
@@paulcollins5586 Maybe not, but they did sure bring it to the fore front and have utilized it well since '99
@@JesperHellvik I thought so, but I didn't want to make a claim I wasn't sure of lol!
@@paulcollins5586 Yes they did. The keyboardplayer Mark Kelly is (co-)credited with inventing crowdfunding using the internet
Just love Marilion and thanks for a great video. Be safe and skilful. Pinge
This was a great video, I really appreciate you showing your colors the way you did. I'm with you on that perspective!
Very underrated band
All 4 fish album's are classics
Hogarth era has some ups and downs but I prefer Hogarth era
Try Gaza live by the band
The band has an interesting history and they're Pioneer's of the crowd funding history and dare I say it possibly without marillion you wouldn't have patreon
Patreon would have definitely happened without Marillon's example. The creator of Patreon has his own reasons for doing what he did.
I have heard a section of Gaza live with friends from the orchestra. That is quite something...
ALWAYS tickles me pink to hear someone get SO enthused about h lyrics and Marillion music... So many songs that are true at their core, yet made into sweeping songs that envelope an entire era. Two of the ones that are true and at the center of my love for this band: Ocean Cloud, and Out Of This World = Both WELL worth looking into the truth at the center of each. Also, Invisible Man, This Strange Engine, The Great Escape, Splintering Heart, etc.
The first time I heard Marillion's music I was 6 years old! I also perfectly remember a "Misplaced Childhood" sticker on one of the car windows of our childhood neighbor ... Right now we are listening to the Blu-ray as a family at St David's Hall, Cardiff, my teenage son loves it! What more can be said?
Which album? I saw Marillion 3 or 4 times at St David’s Hall. I’d love to see that Blu Ray!!!
Marillion invented the concept of using crowd funding to cover the costs of turning out albums without the dictatorial constraints on content and creativity. They were the very first to use the Internet positively in this way and many other bands have since followed their example.
You quoted Steve Hogarth's talking about his sense of foreboding for the future and mentioned that the album was released the same year (2016) that Trump was voted in as President in the US and the UK voted for Brexit. Interestingly the album was written before either happened or even looked at all likely.
I guess, depending upon your political persuasion, Marillion could be said to have been extraordinarily prescient and absolutely spot-on.
Doug convinced sting to never mess around with the Demolition Man.
He had him Wrapped Around His Finger...
I like this Band, first time hearing them, thanks Doug, you are on it re: lyrics applicable to our being.
You have a huge diverse catalogue to unlock
What an impressive song, both artistically and technically, thanks for breaking it down!