Since uni I’ve never knowingly met another Marillion fan so not sure I’ll be able to convince anyone else to attend with me. It’s easier to follow the bands everyone jumps on the bandwagon to I guess.Very very similar here. There’s just something about the pitch, timbre, frailty of Hogarth’s voice that I’ve never been able to warm too. Over the years I’ve managed to appreciate individual tracks, a few off Marbles, and the Great Escape for example, but it’s more because of Rothery’s soloing that his singing/lyrics.
Nowadays I actually enjoy Clutching At Straws most of those first 4 but they were/are all brilliant, along with the Grendel/MSH 12” and the other B sides. The quality was just so consistent back then.
Have you been to the Rothery Band solo shows? If not I’d recommend highly. But I’ve got mixed feelings about seeing Fish’s farewell shows early next year.
I’ll pm you next time I hear news of Rothery shows ;-)Since uni I’ve never knowingly met another Marillion fan so not sure I’ll be able to convince anyone else to attend with me. It’s easier to follow the bands everyone jumps on the bandwagon to I guess.
Just been reading up on people going solo to concerts, I might try it. I’ve never considered it before. I can’t risk taking Mrs Lego, the idea of a song lasting more than 4 minutes doesn’t compute with her.I’ll pm you next time I hear news of Rothery shows ;-)
I’ve only ever been to one concert on my own, and it was The The on the Mind Bomb tour, front row at the Apollo. Just could not find a single person I knew who was even vaguely tempted, but I just couldn’t miss it having spent so many years hammering Soul Mining, Infected and Burning Blue Soul!Just been reading up on people going solo to concerts, I might try it. I’ve never considered it before. I can’t risk taking Mrs Lego, the idea of a song lasting more than 4 minutes doesn’t compute with her.
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I've been on my own many times, don't need company, London/Pompey/Brighton/Bournemouth/Southampton, all several times.I’ve only ever been to one concert on my own, and it was The The on the Mind Bomb tour, front row at the Apollo. Just could not find a single person I knew who was even vaguely tempted, but I just couldn’t miss it having spent so many years hammering Soul Mining, Infected and Burning Blue Soul!
When I was at school/College, they were one of the most popular bands (with Fish).....now, if i mention them, most people have no idea who they are!Since uni I’ve never knowingly met another Marillion fan so not sure I’ll be able to convince anyone else to attend with me. It’s easier to follow the bands everyone jumps on the bandwagon to I guess.
Yeah, and there’s nothing worse than a pal trying to talk to you (aka shout in your ear) during the music ;-)I've been on my own many times, don't need company, London/Pompey/Brighton/Bournemouth/Southampton, all several times.
I was there on my own too! Still got the ticket. 2 days after the 5-1 Maine Road Massacre.I’ve only ever been to one concert on my own, and it was The The on the Mind Bomb tour, front row at the Apollo. Just could not find a single person I knew who was even vaguely tempted, but I just couldn’t miss it having spent so many years hammering Soul Mining, Infected and Burning Blue Soul!