@@slainteron4027 As much as I am prone to filling the role of Johnny Marillionseed, I do enjoy seeing them in a small venue, sitting up close, or standing in front of the stage, for about $40 US.
I've met the guy & he's such a sweet, humble dude. You wouldn't think he'd be capable of such incredible proficiency. As a friend of mine used to say, "he knows what notes NOT to play!
When the guitar solo begins, it gives me goosebumps every single time. They have quite some variation in their catalog. For me lately I really get into Ocean Cloud or even more, Neverland. They are both tremendous emotional epics! Both songs are from "Marbles".
Easter has a particular historical significance in Ireland. 'The Easter Uprising' was an armed rebellion against British rule started in Dublin during Easter week 1916. It ultimately led to the independence of most of the country as The Irish Republic and the creation of Northern Ireland as a remaining 'province' of the UK in 1921. Like many revolutions it also resulted in a civil war in the South between those who accepted the settlement and those who wanted to carry on fighting the British. This is the context for the more recent 'troubles' in Northern Ireland. All these issues are still in the background of Irish and UK politics and could come into sharp focus again with the UK leaving the EU (and a US president-in-waiting of proud Irish descent). I like the appropriateness of the folk ballad feel to the Marillion song and the way the saturated, overdriven guitar comes in quietly, creating a feeling of deeply contained emotion that gradually breaks out into a loud cry of anguish and hope. Great reaction, as always
Re: the two vocalists. It's much more than just the singing. Fish was a brilliant lyricist, crafting songs filled with poetry and many fine turns of a phrase that I would go so far as to put on the same level as the songs of Joni Mitchell He was also a massive stage presence at 6' 5" sporting face paint and strutting all over the stage while performing. The wonderful Marillion bass guitarist, Pete Trewavas (who also is featured in the neo-prog supergroup Transatlantic) is quite short, and whenever I see an old video of a live performance from the Fish era, and observe Fish standing next to Pete, I'm reminded of scenes from the Lord of the Rings or the Hobbit trilogies. But I digress. Fish once admitted, "I'm a poet, not a singer". He was spot on when he said so. When he left to pursue a solo career, he took his compositional and lyrical talents with him. For somebody who is not really a singer, he does pretty well. Marillion was quite the big deal in thel late '80's, much more so in the British isles and Europe than in the USA. Lots of fans couldn't accept the idea of Fish having left, blamed everybody but Fish, and refused to accept any new singer, no matter who it might have been, or any change in the tone of the lyrics. In protest, they abandoned the band in droves. So along comes Steve Hogarth. Personality wise, he is just about the opposite sort of man than Fish. He is small of stature, and, overall, the sort of man more likely to have his gentle heart broken by a woman than leave her heartbroken when things don't work out. Hogarth has proven to be a magical composer and lyricist, too, but his songs, or at least the very best of them, are immensely emotional rather than bold and raucous. And, wow, can this man sing. I've listened to rock music for 60 years. Hogarth is by far the best I've ever had the privilege to hear. One thing that has struck me as very odd is how the Hogarth era studio albums are mixed. Hogarth's voice is used in a much gentler way on most of the studio songs, and they disappoint immensely when compared to the live performances. Something happens to this man when you put him onstage in front of a crowd of fans. He comes alive, and the studio versions of the songs are consistently put to shame. The first rule in listening to Hogarth-era Marilllion is allways, allways, allways choose a live video, never the studio. You asked for a craggier tune: Try this epic, "Gaza": ua-cam.com/video/uaBVTtt53FA/v-deo.html Or perhaps a shorter tune from their concept album, Brave, "Alone Again in the Lap of Luxury" (a song about incestuous child molestation): ua-cam.com/video/SzkmhAYRccs/v-deo.html (The album is about the tragedy of a young woman, with Hogarth singing in the first person) Or one of my personal favorites, "Real Tears for Sale": ua-cam.com/video/LvWgOUMnBNQ/v-deo.html (A song about the toll to be paid by honest artists who must reveal themselves to be true to their art) There are some songs that are absolutely frantic and IMHO not their best and not a good entry point to Marillion, such as "Cannibal Surf Babe", which is interesting if you wanted to check it out. Perceptive of you to wonder if Marillion can and does ever rawk out. Rarely, if ever, I would say. And their best are the many, many songs that reach into your chest, grip your heart, and leave you weeping on the floor. Hogarth is the master at singing them. There is no other band that can so consistently elicit that reaction. Some people find it uncomfortable to experience. Saturday night at the 2019 Marillion weekend was the most incredible concert I have ever atteneded, and I've seen The Who on the Who's Next tour, and Yes on the Tales tour.
Yep, I agree too, perfect comments on one of my favorite band.I also think that Saturday night at the 2019 convention was the best show I’ve seen of them, and I have seen them 20+ times
Yes, I was impressed. You know you have a winner if you have to hear the song twice before the famous JP breakdown. Prior to the guitar solo I was getting a folk vibe with a hint of Celtic influences. I like how the song would sway like a rocking chair lullaby with the calm warming vocals. The melodic guitar solo was fantastic, love the feeling and flow of it. The solo had an Andrew Latimer feel, just beautiful. After the the solo the song picks up slightly with a different groove, gone was that folky feeling but I liked the direction. This song while it didn't quite take me to the promise land, it sure came pretty damn close. Maybe a few more listens might change my mind. Yes JP, more Marillion please.
Duke, I was thinking the same thing. Prior to the guitar solo, it reminded me of 1980’s Clannad. Hogarth and Rothery can be seen performing this song with Dream Theater on their DVD called 5 Years in a LiveTime.
The bassist Pete Trewavas is also member of the superband Transatlantic, along Portnoy, Morse and Stolt, you should give them a hear and watch them perform, big hug!
JP, I recently rediscovered Marillion and was blown away by Steve Hogarth's vocals and showmanship. Must listens: Neverland, Ocean Cloud, This Strange Engine, Invisible Man, Fantastic Place just a few. Amazing band. Steve Rothery is superb.
One of my favorite songs from Marillion! Hogarth's voice is so good on this song. The guitar solo is incredible and so emotional. I've seen Marillion live before, when they played this song there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Hope you listen to more from this awesome band. Great reaction!
h (or Steve Hogarth to you) described this as a love song to the Irish people and the 'what will you do, make a stone of your heart?' line was a reference to a line in WB Yeats' poem 'Easter 1916' ('Too long a sacrifice can make a stone of the heart') - he also used a bit of Yeats in Gaza many years later. That's a true prog epic that one...
JP, if you enjoyed "Easter," I think you might also like "Hotel Hobbies/Warm Wet Circles/That Time of the Night" from Fish's last album with Marillion, "Clutching at Straws." As for more Hogarth era Marillion, I would recommend another suite of songs: "This Town/The Rake's Progress/100 Nights." These two suites are some of my favorite Marillion songs and are similar-ish in sound to "Easter," especially in Steve Rothery's guitar playing.
Always loved Pete's bass sound, all the members of this band are great musicians. I met Marillion from a cassette my grandma left after she passed, was Script for a Jester's Tear, didn't get into the H era for a while, but now I prefer it, and Marbles is my favorite album, second would be F.E.A.R.
Hey Justin My Man!!! WOW WOW WOW!!! Its been quite along time since ive heard music I've never heard before!!! I've heard of them but never listened to them!! MARILLION!! I JUST LOVED THIS!!! What I really loved was: you know who they sound like?!! MARILLION!!! I love the uniqueness of this sound!!! Awesome!! Loved the vocals, the harmonies, and That Guitar Solo was Beautiful!!! Went to the comments for sure! How interesting!! The comparison to GENESIS after Peter left! Loved the commentor who said: JP YOU OPENED UP THE DOOR TO CIVIL WAR BETWEEN THE FISHES AND THE HOGS!! CLASSIC!! Love this!! Can't wait to listen to much more of this band!! Going to play some tonight!!! But yes I totally loved this song!! It kinda sounded like 2 SONGS in one actually!! The second part was completely different but just as enjoyable!! Well all you MARILLION FANS OUT THERE- YOU JUST AQUIRED ONE MORE!!! AWESOME!! Thanks JP for this!!! Really made my day!! Don't forget my recent requests- RIVER WHYLESS WITH THE SONG - BORN IN THE RIGHT COUNTRY, and SUZANNE VEGA- LAST YEARS TROUBLES!!! Have a great day!! See you tomorrow!! YOUR #1 AZ FAN MICHAEL😽😸😊😊
Memories of this album... In Canada at the time of its release, it was only available as an import. I had to wait several weeks to get it, and paid really good bucks for it. I was warned by the salesman that I might not like their new singer. The surprise I got. Instead of emulating Fish, Steve had his own tone and colors and propelled the band in a whole new direction. Fish was very cynical and abrasive, and an unmatched lyricist. Their material was more theatrical, but also darker and more progressive. The arrival of Hogarth made them more lighthearted, smoother and "fluffier". Fish's style and tone touch me to my mind, Hogarth's touch me to my heart. He's very melodic and emotional and his voice is so soothing. Two very different Marillions. Which is better? I don't know. Which is better, kiwis or ladders? Same dilemma!
Much like Genesis, Marillion experienced a separation who created two distinct eras for the Band. The first with Fish sounds more like an old-fashioned prog rock with breaks in tone and heavy lyrics. Then, the second eras where they play more straightforward melody while keeping the sounds of the band. Some like Gabriel, other Collins. So... If you want a heavy piece, listen: Script for a Jester's Tear or Grendel !
Mark Kelly (the keyboardist) deserves a lot of credit for those huge and beautiful chords he plays here on the piano and his other flute and keyboard passages that build up the different sections of the piece. That guitar solo is magnificent, but it is built upon a strong foundation of those powerful and emotive chord progressions from the piano underneath.
Couldn’t agree more. Rothery’s solo is amazing but it’s the flowing keyboards and defining bass that set up this solo that has touched all Marillion fans everywhere.
Easter is the song, the audience sings alone after the first notes drop - Still great, brings back memorys... Rotherys Solo just magical - his playing is what defines the marrilion sound for me - over all these years you can here it is him who is playing. If you are looking for more progessive... "This Strange Engine"or "Gaza" - they are never that heavy, but that gets close...
Ok so this is literally the first time I see someone doing an intelligent and pertinent reaction video. I subscribed!!! Great song. Great band. Great video. JACKPOP!
Pete Trewavas is in the fantastic supergroup Transatlantic. This is a good song, I like Hogarth's vocals but I know that most fans of Fish aren't so keen. Good review.
Always loved Marillion, both era. Actually the other day I did a search about them to see what happened to them after the 90s and to my great surprise they had several albums I was not aware of since then. Listened to them on Spotify and they were still great.
One of my favorite bands of all time, incredible discography. Lavender was played as my wedding dance, 16 years later my daughter knows how to play it on the piano and the die I day I hope some Marillion is played on my behalf, absolutely love their work.
Another good song from an act I had never heard of. I am constantly impressed by the knowledgeability the comments on this site. Another good review but that probably could go without saying. So many amazing bands and so many amazing songs.
It’s great that you’ve discovered Marillion, one of the best bands in the world with an amazing back catalogue of nearly 40 years! They have so much amazing music for you to enjoy. Thanks you :)
I also recommend their song Estonia. It's about the ferry disaster from 1994 with 852 deaths. try the new version from "with friends from the orchestra". very emotional song
We saw them in San Francisco we met Rothery before and after the show the nicest person ever we were front row stage level it was so personal they are a great live band ...Ian Mosely is the drummer he also was Steve Hackett's first drummer out side of Genesis we saw him too.....They were playing Marillion prior to Hackett coming on stage ...great take on the song thank you
Beautiful anthem from these guys...it has almost a traditional celtic feel that sounds so genuine...beautiful melody that fits Hogarths voice perfectly...King of Sunset Town also very cool track off here...and my favorite...Seasons End....cheers from Canada!!
You have to listen to a fish era song now. Both singers have their own merits, fish is a less talented singer but a remarkable poet. Torch song song and white russian are always favorites, clutching seems to be the consensus for best marillion album, certainly with fish people. Bitter suite is a great one for fish poetry.
the Space and After Me from the same album are awesome, Also Made Again from the album Brave. If you want to listen to the prior singer, I would suggest Fugazi.
I saw Steve Hogarths first full commercial show with the Band, at the legendary Astoria Theatre in London. At the start of the show the crowd were calling for Fish (or so it seemed). However by the end - including some absolutely stunning songs and Hogarth clambering up one of the speaker stacks & swinging from the Light rig - everyone seemed to chanting his name. brilliant show.
Great to see you getting into Marillion. I'm mainly a fan of their earlier stuff, with Fish, so some recommendations from that point of view: Their biggest / best known / most iconic album is Misplaced Childhood. Their biggest hit single, Kayleigh, is from that album. However, the album really works as a continuous piece of music. Their _best_ album is Clutching at Straws. I'd suggest listening to Slainte Mhath from that album, or diving straight into the opening triptych of Hotel Hobbies / Warm Wet Circles / That Time of the Night. Other songs worth checking out: Emerald Lies, Incubus, Cinderella Search. Ignore all the people recommending Grendel. It's an early B side, and while I enjoy it, it's very much an early piece of work. Judging by your reaction to Script for a Jester's Tear, I don't think you'll enjoy it much.
Just the best, and most underrated by those not in the know, band around. Hope to hear many more reactions from you - from either era - all are good. As others say "Gaza" live is an immensely powerful song, and video. Hope you feel up to doing it - 17 minutes long.
Might I recommend you watch a video entitled: "Marillion 'Easter' at the Royal Albert Hall" on your spare time. It's am amazing live version done very recently. All the same people in the band.
Another great analysis JP! Just a beautiful song. A suggestion for Long Song Saturday: Marillion's This Strange Engine. Not an ounce of fat in this one, great playing, great lyrics and great flow. Hogarth's vocals are stunning and we're treated to not one, but two of Rothery's smooth-as-silk solos.
Might I suggest that you for future reference when it comes to Steve Hogarth Marillion that you use their live performances. This band excels live they feed off the audience and their shows take on a magic that must be experienced to be believed
I saw Marillion at Hull City Hall, England way back in their early days. It might have even been just before or just as their debut album came out. Just 600 in the audience, but the band were great, with singer Fish at the helm. It was avery enjoyable night, and an indication - in the early 1980s - that prog was NOT dead. Hoorah ! A great band, and this is a great song.
Yay! You did it! :D 'The Space...' is the big climax on this album (can really recommend it). But this guitar solo is awesome, Rothery is maybe the best guitarist I've ever heard. Just amazing. I think you'd also like Interior Lulu - I think more progressive - and their latest album (2016) is so good in my opinion. Also Ocean Cloud is definitely in my list of favourites, but there are so many ;) Very happy you revisited Marillion, and I hope you'll do it more often! :D Ah oh yeah, I got goosebumps during the solo, and not only then :) Live, they are really really good. In fact, their concert are something special, maybe you can check it out. Oh and if you want their heaviest song, listen to Gaza. Quite a heavy song, both musical and in lyrics. Looking forward to the next one!
Seconding the recommendation for Interior Lulu. Nobody online has reacted to it yet. Made me google Luise Brooks. I love it when a song forces me to expand my knowledge. I also love prescient lyrics: "In our racing stripes We rejoice at being "connected" Without touching Thank god for the internet We stare at our screens All our lives What a waste of eyes 'Till the electrical storm blows our fuses And we gaze, dumbfounded, at the rain" And here we all are on UA-cam.
I have only a vague memory of this album, "Seasons End". But the songs "Easter" and "After Me" have stayed with me completely. Know them by heart. Absolute diamonds on this album. Also, to join the chorus, Steve Rothery is in God-mode on this song. Part Gilmour, part Hackett, part Holdsworth, and a lot of just him being brilliant. A very under-known and under-appreciated guitarist, at least on this side of the pond.
Nice little ditty for sure. I was fortunate to see Marillion on the Clutching At Straws tour - the last with Fish. They were pretty popular at this time - Tull even opened for them in the UK. I would suggest listening to the opening suite of songs from that album: Hotel Hobbies, Warm Wet Circles, That Time of the Night. Pretty powerful stuff. BTW, Ian Moseley is an absolute beast of a drummer having previously played with Steve Hackett.
Intelligent comments as always! Thanks. And you are right - live, they are tremendous. The whole band but both Steves in partuclar have extra gears that they slip into when live.
One of my fav ever bands I will tell you that you will often get a different more vibrant energetic vibe when you hear/see them live. Such a stage present emotionally driven band. Rothery is the most under recognized guitarist ever. He has the emotional style of Hackett. You can see a great vid where Rothery comes on stage with Hackett doing the Genesis song The Lamia. Love both eras of Fish and Hogarth. Both great performers in different ways and lyricists. Would highly recommend the song Gaza for both prog and heavier elements and perhaps one of the more timely and moving messages ever. Thanks for doing Marillion...i think you'll grow to love them. So much to hear and so little time.
Their heaviest songs are probably Under the Sun and The Answering Machine - both best heard on the live album "Smoke". Also, Pete does a lot of backing vocals.
YEEEEESSSSS! Thank you Justin. Hogarth era Marillion!!!!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS! You might be interested to check out the tracks Afraid of Sunlight, King, Gazpacho. These songs are darker... Marillion tend to have heavier moments but aren't necessarily a heavy band. They're not much heavier than Floyd or Genesis.
This album, unlike the previous two, wasn't a concept album so the tracks all stand alone. The King of Sunset Town is indeed great though! I've always loved this song. It's gorgeous. I was a huge Marillion fan so when this came out with the new singer I wasn't sure if I'd still like the band, but those fears were misplaced. Hogarth has an incredible voice. I never understood the Fish versus Hogarth war. Fish went on to make great solo albums so it was like a two for one stock split. I find their discography a mixed bag, but Misplaced Childhood, Clutching at Straws, Brave, Afraid of Sunlight, and Marbles are all stellar.
Heavy, crazy Marillion...'Grendel' my friend, 'Grendel' is what you seek. Now you have opened the doors for civil war in JP land between the fishes and the hogs, I'll state the case for Fish...Hogarth the better singer, technically, and I sit back and enjoy a nice evening of Marillion under him, but Fish is the singer who makes you feel his poetry and experience the songs and delve deep within... Chelsea Monday (Script), Incubus & Fugazi (Fugazi), Forgotten Sons (MIsplaced) and Warm Wet Circles/That time of the Night and definitely Sugar Mice ( Clutching), any order you like as evidence for why you'll be a poisson pas un cochon...yeah, google translate that...and sorry about your Nan mate, felt for you.
Hogarth said he was trying to create a timeless ballad comparable with "Oh, Danny Boy". He is evoking the Easter Rising of 1916 when Irish Republican dissidents rose up against British Rule. The "Green" in the song refers to the Republicans and the Red are the British. The 1916 rebellion was the catalyst for the expansion and emergence of the catholic IRA and the Protestant UVF both of which continued deadly attacks through the Troubles. As a song, the poetry does not rival that of the Fish Era. Musically it shows how Marillion would change with Hogarth's influence. I saw Marillion many times during the last 3 decades and can confirm that Easter did become an emotionally charged section of a usually fantastic set. Being one of thousands singing along to Easter is a great feeling. Steve Rothery is an outstanding creative virtuoso guitarist and it is difficult to rank his solos. Easter is up amongst the best alongside Grendel, Seasons End etc JP - for a heavier tone, have a listen to Seasons End which almost 40 years ago suggested how climate change would mean the loss of seasons as they blend into unpredictable and devastating climate events throughout the year.
The Hogarth era is definitely the more “emotional” one. For me Fantastic Place off Marbles album showcases this style even more. I would love to hear you listen and review it
Saw the Fish version open for Rush in '86 in Indy. They had the hit "Keyleigh" at the time so I wasn't expecting much, but they played a lot from the Jester. Very impressive.
Give Ocean Cloud a spin, it has ALL the Hogarth Marillion moods. Also, while we're at it, if you enjoyed this you really should give Mostly Autumn a proper chance with one of their good songs, and give a listen to The Gap is Too Wide - it will bring you to tears.
With Hogarth on vocals, Marillion invented new, did great albums like marbles, F. E. A. R etc... The classic Marillion with Fish with, in my opinion, the most popular album Misplaced Childhood stays in mind for a lifetime. Both sides are great.
Easter is a great track, and one of the best on Seasons End. Bought this album the day it came out, unsure of the future of the band without Fish. It was obvious 2 songs into the album that Marillion would be OK with the new singer. They have flourished since, and are an AMAZING live band. See them if you have the chance.
I love the first 2 records with Hogarth but after that they leave me a little cold. But if you love his era it’s cool just good that good music is made. Saw them on this tour in London amazing solo live
I love that you are exploring. Another off the beaten track thread off of prog that isnt prog is Blue Oyster Cult. Particularly the song The Red and the Black. BOC isnt prog. But it was never mainstream either. The big hit by the them is Dont Fear the Reaper. It's a good song, but Red and the Black is really so much better. BOC also did a song Godzilla, which is also so fabulous, but for completely different reasons. Iron Maiden and the Minutemen have covered The Red and the Black. Such a great song, and one I think you'd adore.
Grendel, Market Square hero’s, Forgotten Sons, Fugazi. Are a few of the heavy tracks. Three boats down from the candy, Freaks and Lords of the backstage so many brilliant tracks Any thing from their best record Clutching at straws
Heavy Marillion? Forgotten Sons,Grendel,Fugazi,Incommunicado,Hooks In You in that order. Beautiful and atmospheric? Ocean Cloud,Beautiful,Warm Wet Circles. I recommend going back to the beginning and do Script Of A Jester’s Tear full album. Amazing debut from 1983. Fish was their singer for 4 albums in 4 years. The single, Market Square Heroes was left off the album but it’s so good you’ll scratch your head wondering why did they not include it?
1989 wowz that was at least 14 yrs before I was born, it sounded good to me would def like to hear if they do have a heavy side you’re comments were really educational I learned quite a lot from what you were saying
Hi Justin, me again, for sure Marillion, became a very requested band, for us who love the progressive rock, but, also try, the Marillion of the Fish era, which is another line of very different musical conception, with strong influences from it was Peter Gabriel's Genesis. Strong hug to you my friend, and until next time.
Just to give you a heads up that there is a new wave of bands starting to cause a stir. It’s all mostly speed metal/punk meets the sixties weird combination but it works. A lot of the bands haven’t even got a record deal yet but labels are hovering around. One band that’s tipped for success is Chubby And The Gang from West London. There are some live gigs on UA-cam. Along with British Grime this could blow up soon. These genres have in common is there location specific vibe, but not the music.
This is one of the most beautiful guitar solos ever recorded. If you don't feel this song, there's no hope for you. Sorry. Of course, the next selection would be the song 'Seasons End'.
Your entrance reminds me of The Seinfield Show when Kramer enters thru a door/window/whatever, each entry was always different in one way or another. This was deliberate according to Kramer actor Micheal Richards. Is yours deliberate maybe....
Easter was the first Marillion song I heard with Hogarth. I was already a Marillion Fan, I wasn't disappointed. I am not one to pick sides between Fish and Hogarth. I like them both. Hogarth has been the singer now for over 30 years... Time to come to grips for some that Fish will not be coming back. As for a deep Marillion song, White Russian or Forgotten Sons from Fish era or Halloway Girl or This Strange Engine from Hogarth Era. but there really are quite a few to choose from
Steve Rothery is among the most emotive guitarists I have heard.
This solo is on par with Hackett's on Firth of Fifth. It's a shame so comparatively few people have heard it.
He is one of the best. I wish more people knew about him, but then people like us would lose our little secret.
@@slainteron4027 As much as I am prone to filling the role of Johnny Marillionseed, I do enjoy seeing them in a small venue, sitting up close, or standing in front of the stage, for about $40 US.
@@Yesquire0 Definitely Sir. I was able to see them play the 930 club in DC a few years ago. They put in the same enegery no matter where they play
I've met the guy & he's such a sweet, humble dude. You wouldn't think he'd be capable of such incredible proficiency. As a friend of mine used to say, "he knows what notes NOT to play!
When the guitar solo begins, it gives me goosebumps every single time. They have quite some variation in their catalog. For me lately I really get into Ocean Cloud or even more, Neverland. They are both tremendous emotional epics! Both songs are from "Marbles".
Gaza!
@@BehonestBestitchedup You mean The Guardian?
Easter has a particular historical significance in Ireland. 'The Easter Uprising' was an armed rebellion against British rule started in Dublin during Easter week 1916. It ultimately led to the independence of most of the country as The Irish Republic and the creation of Northern Ireland as a remaining 'province' of the UK in 1921. Like many revolutions it also resulted in a civil war in the South between those who accepted the settlement and those who wanted to carry on fighting the British. This is the context for the more recent 'troubles' in Northern Ireland. All these issues are still in the background of Irish and UK politics and could come into sharp focus again with the UK leaving the EU (and a US president-in-waiting of proud Irish descent).
I like the appropriateness of the folk ballad feel to the Marillion song and the way the saturated, overdriven guitar comes in quietly, creating a feeling of deeply contained emotion that gradually breaks out into a loud cry of anguish and hope. Great reaction, as always
Re: the two vocalists. It's much more than just the singing. Fish was a brilliant lyricist, crafting songs filled with poetry and many fine turns of a phrase that I would go so far as to put on the same level as the songs of Joni Mitchell He was also a massive stage presence at 6' 5" sporting face paint and strutting all over the stage while performing. The wonderful Marillion bass guitarist, Pete Trewavas (who also is featured in the neo-prog supergroup Transatlantic) is quite short, and whenever I see an old video of a live performance from the Fish era, and observe Fish standing next to Pete, I'm reminded of scenes from the Lord of the Rings or the Hobbit trilogies. But I digress. Fish once admitted, "I'm a poet, not a singer". He was spot on when he said so. When he left to pursue a solo career, he took his compositional and lyrical talents with him. For somebody who is not really a singer, he does pretty well.
Marillion was quite the big deal in thel late '80's, much more so in the British isles and Europe than in the USA. Lots of fans couldn't accept the idea of Fish having left, blamed everybody but Fish, and refused to accept any new singer, no matter who it might have been, or any change in the tone of the lyrics. In protest, they abandoned the band in droves.
So along comes Steve Hogarth. Personality wise, he is just about the opposite sort of man than Fish. He is small of stature, and, overall, the sort of man more likely to have his gentle heart broken by a woman than leave her heartbroken when things don't work out. Hogarth has proven to be a magical composer and lyricist, too, but his songs, or at least the very best of them, are immensely emotional rather than bold and raucous. And, wow, can this man sing. I've listened to rock music for 60 years. Hogarth is by far the best I've ever had the privilege to hear.
One thing that has struck me as very odd is how the Hogarth era studio albums are mixed. Hogarth's voice is used in a much gentler way on most of the studio songs, and they disappoint immensely when compared to the live performances. Something happens to this man when you put him onstage in front of a crowd of fans. He comes alive, and the studio versions of the songs are consistently put to shame. The first rule in listening to Hogarth-era Marilllion is allways, allways, allways choose a live video, never the studio.
You asked for a craggier tune: Try this epic, "Gaza": ua-cam.com/video/uaBVTtt53FA/v-deo.html
Or perhaps a shorter tune from their concept album, Brave, "Alone Again in the Lap of Luxury" (a song about incestuous child molestation): ua-cam.com/video/SzkmhAYRccs/v-deo.html (The album is about the tragedy of a young woman, with Hogarth singing in the first person)
Or one of my personal favorites, "Real Tears for Sale": ua-cam.com/video/LvWgOUMnBNQ/v-deo.html (A song about the toll to be paid by honest artists who must reveal themselves to be true to their art)
There are some songs that are absolutely frantic and IMHO not their best and not a good entry point to Marillion, such as "Cannibal Surf Babe", which is interesting if you wanted to check it out.
Perceptive of you to wonder if Marillion can and does ever rawk out. Rarely, if ever, I would say. And their best are the many, many songs that reach into your chest, grip your heart, and leave you weeping on the floor. Hogarth is the master at singing them. There is no other band that can so consistently elicit that reaction. Some people find it uncomfortable to experience. Saturday night at the 2019 Marillion weekend was the most incredible concert I have ever atteneded, and I've seen The Who on the Who's Next tour, and Yes on the Tales tour.
Very well said.
Just about pitched everything perfectly here . In total agreement.
Yep, I agree too, perfect comments on one of my favorite band.I also think that Saturday night at the 2019 convention was the best show I’ve seen of them, and I have seen them 20+ times
Yep, I wholeheartly agree.
Really appreciate you breaking it down!
Yes, a Classic by Marillion!
Love it. Love it.
Marillion to make you cry:
“Sounds That Can’t Be Made”
JP, reckon you would really like "This Strange Engine" - a wide spectrum of Marillion styles all in one epic song!
Rothery can make a guitar sing like few others. Up there with Gilmour and Knopfler in my book.
I love that romantic sound wit complaint in it.
I agree. Steve Rothery is in my top 4 guitarists list ... Gilmour, Hackett, Rothery and, the king of them all in my opinion, Andrew Latimer of Camel.
Yes, I was impressed. You know you have a winner if you have to hear the song twice before the famous JP breakdown. Prior to the guitar solo I was getting a folk vibe with a hint of Celtic influences. I like how the song would sway like a rocking chair lullaby with the calm warming vocals. The melodic guitar solo was fantastic, love the feeling and flow of it. The solo had an Andrew Latimer feel, just beautiful. After the the solo the song picks up slightly with a different groove, gone was that folky feeling but I liked the direction. This song while it didn't quite take me to the promise land, it sure came pretty damn close. Maybe a few more listens might change my mind. Yes JP, more Marillion please.
Duke, I was thinking the same thing. Prior to the guitar solo, it reminded me of 1980’s Clannad. Hogarth and Rothery can be seen performing this song with Dream Theater on their DVD called 5 Years in a LiveTime.
It’s a lullaby for the people of Ireland; a song of hope for peace :)
This was recorded over 31 years ago now :)
The bassist Pete Trewavas is also member of the superband Transatlantic, along Portnoy, Morse and Stolt, you should give them a hear and watch them perform, big hug!
Finally, one of my favourite songs/albums!
I have never heard of this band. Love the guitar tone and emotion.
JP, I recently rediscovered Marillion and was blown away by Steve Hogarth's vocals and showmanship. Must listens: Neverland, Ocean Cloud, This Strange Engine, Invisible Man, Fantastic Place just a few. Amazing band. Steve Rothery is superb.
One of my favorite songs from Marillion! Hogarth's voice is so good on this song. The guitar solo is incredible and so emotional. I've seen Marillion live before, when they played this song there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Hope you listen to more from this awesome band. Great reaction!
h (or Steve Hogarth to you) described this as a love song to the Irish people and the 'what will you do, make a stone of your heart?' line was a reference to a line in WB Yeats' poem 'Easter 1916' ('Too long a sacrifice
can make a stone of the heart') - he also used a bit of Yeats in Gaza many years later. That's a true prog epic that one...
It's a masterpiece. That guitar solo gets in your head after a couple of plays
JP, if you enjoyed "Easter," I think you might also like "Hotel Hobbies/Warm Wet Circles/That Time of the Night" from Fish's last album with Marillion, "Clutching at Straws."
As for more Hogarth era Marillion, I would recommend another suite of songs: "This Town/The Rake's Progress/100 Nights." These two suites are some of my favorite Marillion songs and are similar-ish in sound to "Easter," especially in Steve Rothery's guitar playing.
She spends your money...!!!
I never got into Marillion. I heard the first album and thought they were aping Gabriel-era Genesis. But this is really nice, a lovely piece.
Talking about heavy side of Marillion, Gaza comes to my mind.
Excellent choice Justin to start w Marillion. So many great great songs !
Always loved Pete's bass sound, all the members of this band are great musicians. I met Marillion from a cassette my grandma left after she passed, was Script for a Jester's Tear, didn't get into the H era for a while, but now I prefer it, and Marbles is my favorite album, second would be F.E.A.R.
Hey Justin My Man!!! WOW WOW WOW!!! Its been quite along time since ive heard music I've never heard before!!! I've heard of them but never listened to them!! MARILLION!! I JUST LOVED THIS!!! What I really loved was: you know who they sound like?!! MARILLION!!! I love the uniqueness of this sound!!! Awesome!! Loved the vocals, the harmonies, and That Guitar Solo was Beautiful!!! Went to the comments for sure! How interesting!! The comparison to GENESIS after Peter left! Loved the commentor who said: JP YOU OPENED UP THE DOOR TO CIVIL WAR BETWEEN THE FISHES AND THE HOGS!! CLASSIC!! Love this!! Can't wait to listen to much more of this band!! Going to play some tonight!!! But yes I totally loved this song!! It kinda sounded like 2 SONGS in one actually!! The second part was completely different but just as enjoyable!! Well all you MARILLION FANS OUT THERE- YOU JUST AQUIRED ONE MORE!!! AWESOME!! Thanks JP for this!!! Really made my day!! Don't forget my recent requests- RIVER WHYLESS WITH THE SONG - BORN IN THE RIGHT COUNTRY, and SUZANNE VEGA- LAST YEARS TROUBLES!!! Have a great day!! See you tomorrow!! YOUR #1 AZ FAN MICHAEL😽😸😊😊
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Really enjoyed that. Beautifully constructed. 👍👍
First listen to Marillion for me. I look forward to exploring more with y'all.
Beautiful music. And Steve Rothery... hands down, blows you away.
Memories of this album... In Canada at the time of its release, it was only available as an import. I had to wait several weeks to get it, and paid really good bucks for it. I was warned by the salesman that I might not like their new singer. The surprise I got. Instead of emulating Fish, Steve had his own tone and colors and propelled the band in a whole new direction. Fish was very cynical and abrasive, and an unmatched lyricist. Their material was more theatrical, but also darker and more progressive. The arrival of Hogarth made them more lighthearted, smoother and "fluffier". Fish's style and tone touch me to my mind, Hogarth's touch me to my heart. He's very melodic and emotional and his voice is so soothing. Two very different Marillions. Which is better? I don't know. Which is better, kiwis or ladders? Same dilemma!
Kiwis or ladders🤣
Marillion - neverland (live) 2004
Much like Genesis, Marillion experienced a separation who created two distinct eras for the Band. The first with Fish sounds more like an old-fashioned prog rock with breaks in tone and heavy lyrics. Then, the second eras where they play more straightforward melody while keeping the sounds of the band. Some like Gabriel, other Collins. So... If you want a heavy piece, listen: Script for a Jester's Tear or Grendel !
Rothery sounds like Steve Hackett in that solo
Mark Kelly (the keyboardist) deserves a lot of credit for those huge and beautiful chords he plays here on the piano and his other flute and keyboard passages that build up the different sections of the piece. That guitar solo is magnificent, but it is built upon a strong foundation of those powerful and emotive chord progressions from the piano underneath.
Couldn’t agree more. Rothery’s solo is amazing but it’s the flowing keyboards and defining bass that set up this solo that has touched all Marillion fans everywhere.
Steve Rothery, Steve Hackkett, Andy Latimer and David Gilmour The Big Four and as a extra special guest in the Olimpus Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings)
So so beautiful and with that guitar solo ...
Easter is the song, the audience sings alone after the first notes drop - Still great, brings back memorys... Rotherys Solo just magical - his playing is what defines the marrilion sound for me - over all these years you can here it is him who is playing. If you are looking for more progessive... "This Strange Engine"or "Gaza" - they are never that heavy, but that gets close...
Heavier Marillion? The Invisible man for sure! Love that track. Great atmosphere as well
Thats a good one!
Ok so this is literally the first time I see someone doing an intelligent and pertinent reaction video. I subscribed!!!
Great song. Great band. Great video.
JACKPOP!
Ty so much Bull!
Pete Trewavas is in the fantastic supergroup Transatlantic. This is a good song, I like Hogarth's vocals but I know that most fans of Fish aren't so keen. Good review.
Always loved Marillion, both era. Actually the other day I did a search about them to see what happened to them after the 90s and to my great surprise they had several albums I was not aware of since then. Listened to them on Spotify and they were still great.
In sure you enjoyed catching up on them!
Check out King. That's a pretty heavy one.
6/4 then 5/4 timing. A beautiful song. Yes goosebumps every time. Thank you for giving this song the respect it deserves.
Fantastic review, very appreciated !
One of my favorite bands of all time, incredible discography. Lavender was played as my wedding dance, 16 years later my daughter knows how to play it on the piano and the die I day I hope some Marillion is played on my behalf, absolutely love their work.
Heaviest and craziest Marillion song? Punch and Judy
Another good song from an act I had never heard of. I am constantly impressed by the knowledgeability the comments on this site. Another good review but that probably could go without saying.
So many amazing bands and so many amazing songs.
There's some pretty smart people around😅
It’s great that you’ve discovered Marillion, one of the best bands in the world with an amazing back catalogue of nearly 40 years!
They have so much amazing music for you to enjoy.
Thanks you :)
Ty Ian!
This song has one of Steve Rothery's greatest solos and has more than a few of them. It's melodic, majestic and perfect for the song.
I also recommend their song Estonia. It's about the ferry disaster from 1994 with 852 deaths. try the new version from "with friends from the orchestra". very emotional song
Love this band....thanks for your fast thinking never-heard-before reaction, that is refreshing!!
Thank you Ralph!
We saw them in San Francisco we met Rothery before and after the show the nicest person ever we were front row stage level it was so personal they are a great live band ...Ian Mosely is the drummer he also was Steve Hackett's first drummer out side of Genesis we saw him too.....They were playing Marillion prior to Hackett coming on stage ...great take on the song thank you
Beautiful anthem from these guys...it has almost a traditional celtic feel that sounds so genuine...beautiful melody that fits Hogarths voice perfectly...King of Sunset Town also very cool track off here...and my favorite...Seasons End....cheers from Canada!!
You have to listen to a fish era song now. Both singers have their own merits, fish is a less talented singer but a remarkable poet. Torch song song and white russian are always favorites, clutching seems to be the consensus for best marillion album, certainly with fish people. Bitter suite is a great one for fish poetry.
the Space and After Me from the same album are awesome, Also Made Again from the album Brave. If you want to listen to the prior singer, I would suggest Fugazi.
I saw Steve Hogarths first full commercial show with the Band, at the legendary Astoria Theatre in London. At the start of the show the crowd were calling for Fish (or so it seemed). However by the end - including some absolutely stunning songs and Hogarth clambering up one of the speaker stacks & swinging from the Light rig - everyone seemed to chanting his name. brilliant show.
Great to see you getting into Marillion. I'm mainly a fan of their earlier stuff, with Fish, so some recommendations from that point of view:
Their biggest / best known / most iconic album is Misplaced Childhood. Their biggest hit single, Kayleigh, is from that album. However, the album really works as a continuous piece of music.
Their _best_ album is Clutching at Straws. I'd suggest listening to Slainte Mhath from that album, or diving straight into the opening triptych of Hotel Hobbies / Warm Wet Circles / That Time of the Night.
Other songs worth checking out: Emerald Lies, Incubus, Cinderella Search.
Ignore all the people recommending Grendel. It's an early B side, and while I enjoy it, it's very much an early piece of work. Judging by your reaction to Script for a Jester's Tear, I don't think you'll enjoy it much.
Just the best, and most underrated by those not in the know, band around.
Hope to hear many more reactions from you - from either era - all are good.
As others say "Gaza" live is an immensely powerful song, and video.
Hope you feel up to doing it - 17 minutes long.
From Fish era, try Grendel - a 17min prog B-side. Also good are the songs "Punch & Judy", "Fugazi" & "Market Square Heroes".
Okay, I have to admit I am a Fish era Marillion guy. Lavender Blue or Kayleigh are good starting points.
Might I recommend you watch a video entitled: "Marillion 'Easter' at the Royal Albert Hall" on your spare time. It's am amazing live version done very recently. All the same people in the band.
Another great analysis JP! Just a beautiful song. A suggestion for Long Song Saturday: Marillion's This Strange Engine. Not an ounce of fat in this one, great playing, great lyrics and great flow. Hogarth's vocals are stunning and we're treated to not one, but two of Rothery's smooth-as-silk solos.
Ty Bills!
Might I suggest that you for future reference when it comes to Steve Hogarth Marillion that you use their live performances.
This band excels live they feed off the audience and their shows take on a magic that must be experienced to be believed
Be careful JP, Marillion is the type of band you can get addicted to...
Easter for Easter Sunday , perfect and close to God
I saw Marillion at Hull City Hall, England way back in their early days. It might have even been just before or just as their debut album came out. Just 600 in the audience, but the band were great, with singer Fish at the helm. It was avery enjoyable night, and an indication - in the early 1980s - that prog was NOT dead. Hoorah !
A great band, and this is a great song.
Yay! You did it! :D
'The Space...' is the big climax on this album (can really recommend it). But this guitar solo is awesome, Rothery is maybe the best guitarist I've ever heard. Just amazing.
I think you'd also like Interior Lulu - I think more progressive - and their latest album (2016) is so good in my opinion. Also Ocean Cloud is definitely in my list of favourites, but there are so many ;)
Very happy you revisited Marillion, and I hope you'll do it more often! :D
Ah oh yeah, I got goosebumps during the solo, and not only then :) Live, they are really really good. In fact, their concert are something special, maybe you can check it out.
Oh and if you want their heaviest song, listen to Gaza. Quite a heavy song, both musical and in lyrics. Looking forward to the next one!
Ty Thijs! Looking forward to more!
Seconding the recommendation for Interior Lulu. Nobody online has reacted to it yet. Made me google Luise Brooks. I love it when a song forces me to expand my knowledge. I also love prescient lyrics:
"In our racing stripes
We rejoice at being "connected"
Without touching
Thank god for the internet
We stare at our screens
All our lives
What a waste of eyes
'Till the electrical storm blows our fuses
And we gaze, dumbfounded, at the rain"
And here we all are on UA-cam.
How about some prog from the 21st century? (It's true. There's some really good stuff out there.) May I suggest Riverside - The Curtain Falls (2003)
Great choices :D
I have only a vague memory of this album, "Seasons End". But the songs "Easter" and "After Me" have stayed with me completely. Know them by heart. Absolute diamonds on this album.
Also, to join the chorus, Steve Rothery is in God-mode on this song. Part Gilmour, part Hackett, part Holdsworth, and a lot of just him being brilliant. A very under-known and under-appreciated guitarist, at least on this side of the pond.
Nice little ditty for sure. I was fortunate to see Marillion on the Clutching At Straws tour - the last with Fish. They were pretty popular at this time - Tull even opened for them in the UK. I would suggest listening to the opening suite of songs from that album: Hotel Hobbies, Warm Wet Circles, That Time of the Night. Pretty powerful stuff. BTW, Ian Moseley is an absolute beast of a drummer having previously played with Steve Hackett.
Heavy song from Marillion, Drilling Holes from the album Marbles
Intelligent comments as always! Thanks. And you are right - live, they are tremendous. The whole band but both Steves in partuclar have extra gears that they slip into when live.
One of my fav ever bands I will tell you that you will often get a different more vibrant energetic vibe when you hear/see them live. Such a stage present emotionally driven band. Rothery is the most under recognized guitarist ever. He has the emotional style of Hackett. You can see a great vid where Rothery comes on stage with Hackett doing the Genesis song The Lamia. Love both eras of Fish and Hogarth. Both great performers in different ways and lyricists. Would highly recommend the song Gaza for both prog and heavier elements and perhaps one of the more timely and moving messages ever. Thanks for doing Marillion...i think you'll grow to love them. So much to hear and so little time.
Heavy Marillion will be Gaza; You have to listen, Neverland. Enjoy Marillion.
Their heaviest songs are probably Under the Sun and The Answering Machine - both best heard on the live album "Smoke".
Also, Pete does a lot of backing vocals.
This album cemented my total love for this band. Damn, first tear at “ farm machine” damn!
'If my heart were a ball it would roll uphill' is a 'crazy' but also great song and a bit heavy.
But The craziest song is Cannibal Surf Babe 😀
The Ahoy Rotterdam 1995 version in particular! Pete's bass sounds like Lemmy!😮
YEEEEESSSSS! Thank you Justin. Hogarth era Marillion!!!!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!
You might be interested to check out the tracks Afraid of Sunlight, King, Gazpacho. These songs are darker... Marillion tend to have heavier moments but aren't necessarily a heavy band. They're not much heavier than Floyd or Genesis.
Marillion is amazing!
This album, unlike the previous two, wasn't a concept album so the tracks all stand alone. The King of Sunset Town is indeed great though! I've always loved this song. It's gorgeous. I was a huge Marillion fan so when this came out with the new singer I wasn't sure if I'd still like the band, but those fears were misplaced. Hogarth has an incredible voice. I never understood the Fish versus Hogarth war. Fish went on to make great solo albums so it was like a two for one stock split. I find their discography a mixed bag, but Misplaced Childhood, Clutching at Straws, Brave, Afraid of Sunlight, and Marbles are all stellar.
Heavy, crazy Marillion...'Grendel' my friend, 'Grendel' is what you seek. Now you have opened the doors for civil war in JP land between the fishes and the hogs, I'll state the case for Fish...Hogarth the better singer, technically, and I sit back and enjoy a nice evening of Marillion under him, but Fish is the singer who makes you feel his poetry and experience the songs and delve deep within... Chelsea Monday (Script), Incubus & Fugazi (Fugazi), Forgotten Sons (MIsplaced) and Warm Wet Circles/That time of the Night and definitely Sugar Mice ( Clutching), any order you like as evidence for why you'll be a poisson pas un cochon...yeah, google translate that...and sorry about your Nan mate, felt for you.
Haha ty Mario!
Forgotten Sons hails from their debut album 'Script For A Jester's Tear', not from 'Misplaced Childhood'
Just watching your face during this makes me grin. Yeah, it's good. I suggest you try the Brave album at some point. It will knock your socks off.
And the drummer, Ian Mosely, once was Steve Hackett's drummer. :)
Hogarth said he was trying to create a timeless ballad comparable with "Oh, Danny Boy". He is evoking the Easter Rising of 1916 when Irish Republican dissidents rose up against British Rule. The "Green" in the song refers to the Republicans and the Red are the British. The 1916 rebellion was the catalyst for the expansion and emergence of the catholic IRA and the Protestant UVF both of which continued deadly attacks through the Troubles.
As a song, the poetry does not rival that of the Fish Era. Musically it shows how Marillion would change with Hogarth's influence. I saw Marillion many times during the last 3 decades and can confirm that Easter did become an emotionally charged section of a usually fantastic set. Being one of thousands singing along to Easter is a great feeling.
Steve Rothery is an outstanding creative virtuoso guitarist and it is difficult to rank his solos. Easter is up amongst the best alongside Grendel, Seasons End etc
JP - for a heavier tone, have a listen to Seasons End which almost 40 years ago suggested how climate change would mean the loss of seasons as they blend into unpredictable and devastating climate events throughout the year.
The Hogarth era is definitely the more “emotional” one. For me Fantastic Place off Marbles album showcases this style even more. I would love to hear you listen and review it
Saw the Fish version open for Rush in '86 in Indy. They had the hit "Keyleigh" at the time so I wasn't expecting much, but they played a lot from the Jester. Very impressive.
Give Ocean Cloud a spin, it has ALL the Hogarth Marillion moods. Also, while we're at it, if you enjoyed this you really should give Mostly Autumn a proper chance with one of their good songs, and give a listen to The Gap is Too Wide - it will bring you to tears.
With Hogarth on vocals, Marillion invented new, did great albums like marbles, F. E. A. R etc...
The classic Marillion with Fish with, in my opinion, the most popular album Misplaced Childhood stays in mind for a lifetime. Both sides are great.
Easter is a great track, and one of the best on Seasons End. Bought this album the day it came out, unsure of the future of the band without Fish. It was obvious 2 songs into the album that Marillion would be OK with the new singer. They have flourished since, and are an AMAZING live band. See them if you have the chance.
Did I hear you say Trewavis played with Big Big Train?
I love the first 2 records with Hogarth but after that they leave me a little cold.
But if you love his era it’s cool just good that good music is made. Saw them
on this tour in London amazing solo live
I love that you are exploring. Another off the beaten track thread off of prog that isnt prog is Blue Oyster Cult. Particularly the song The Red and the Black. BOC isnt prog. But it was never mainstream either. The big hit by the them is Dont Fear the Reaper. It's a good song, but Red and the Black is really so much better. BOC also did a song Godzilla, which is also so fabulous, but for completely different reasons.
Iron Maiden and the Minutemen have covered The Red and the Black. Such a great song, and one I think you'd adore.
Grendel, Market Square hero’s, Forgotten Sons, Fugazi. Are a few of the heavy tracks. Three boats down from the candy, Freaks and Lords of the backstage so many brilliant tracks
Any thing from their best record Clutching at straws
Heavy Marillion? Forgotten Sons,Grendel,Fugazi,Incommunicado,Hooks In You in that order. Beautiful and atmospheric? Ocean Cloud,Beautiful,Warm Wet Circles. I recommend going back to the beginning and do Script Of A Jester’s Tear full album. Amazing debut from 1983. Fish was their singer for 4 albums in 4 years. The single, Market Square Heroes was left off the album but it’s so good you’ll scratch your head wondering why did they not include it?
1989 wowz that was at least 14 yrs before I was born, it sounded good to me would def like to hear if they do have a heavy side you’re comments were really educational I learned quite a lot from what you were saying
Ty Jay!
Hi Justin, me again, for sure Marillion, became a very requested band, for us who love the progressive rock, but, also try, the Marillion of the Fish era, which is another line of very different musical conception, with strong influences from it was Peter Gabriel's Genesis. Strong hug to you my friend, and until next time.
Ty Miro!
Gaza!
Just to give you a heads up that there is a new wave of bands starting to cause a stir. It’s all mostly speed metal/punk meets the sixties weird combination but it works. A lot of the bands haven’t even got a record deal yet but labels are hovering around. One band that’s tipped for success is Chubby And The Gang from West London. There are some live gigs on UA-cam. Along with British Grime this could blow up soon. These genres have in common is there location specific vibe, but not the music.
This is one of the most beautiful guitar solos ever recorded. If you don't feel this song, there's no hope for you. Sorry. Of course, the next selection would be the song 'Seasons End'.
For heavy Marillion, I’d definitely recommend White Russian
"Why it's always never truth" It is a hardest one.
Gaza is a great song live. This Strange engine is my favorite of all time.
Your entrance reminds me of The Seinfield Show when Kramer enters thru a door/window/whatever, each entry was always different in one way or another. This was deliberate according to Kramer actor Micheal Richards. Is yours deliberate maybe....
Try "Seasons End" off the same album.
Easter was the first Marillion song I heard with Hogarth. I was already a Marillion Fan, I wasn't disappointed. I am not one to pick sides between Fish and Hogarth. I like them both. Hogarth has been the singer now for over 30 years... Time to come to grips for some that Fish will not be coming back. As for a deep Marillion song, White Russian or Forgotten Sons from Fish era or Halloway Girl or This Strange Engine from Hogarth Era. but there really are quite a few to choose from