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Song Link: • Marillion - Script For...
Fish, an obscure Scottish poet, is one one of the best song writers ever with a great voice. Misplaced Childhood is one my most favorite albums ever.
Criticism of Fish-era Marillion baffles me. Fish is probably the greatest lyricist that we’ve ever produced. Miles ahead of Gabriel. With Fish they produced 4 studio albums (and one live album) of genius. Poetry set to incredible music. Much as Marillion fans love the Hogarth era it’s the 4 Fish albums which set a benchmark never to be achieved again. Masterpieces!
Well I don’t think Fish’ s lyrics were superior to Gabriel’s but they’re definitely on the same level. Gabriel’s were weird but wonderful although probably simpler than Fish’s IMO.
I've never been able to make it through an entire post-Fish Marillion album. Not terrible music, but not remotely the same.
No Brian Jelliman, no Marillion
@@Katehowe3010 No, the band were rubbish after he left
@@Katehowe3010 😆
I can't believe all of these Marillion-haters. In my thirty years of listening to Marillion, I've never heard so many people being so dismissive of them.
It's obvious that even Genesis was a big fan of Marillion. Tony Banks himself even collaborated with Fish several times and co-wrote a couple of songs with him. Phil Collins played drums behind Fish during a performance.
In short: Ignore these dismissive haters. Marillion has made a lot of great music, and it's ridiculous to put them up against Genesis as though they're rivals.
As of right now, it's hard to see your rant justified. Positive comments that followed make you look like a chump. =P
@@Brax1982I'm not in the habit of responding to comments which haven't been made yet. Is that seriously what you believe to be worthy of criticism? Talk about being a chump.
@@RubesGoodBrainCoffee This came across the wrong way. I never use that emoticon in a mean fashion, but you can't know that. This is how I experienced the comment section and wanted to reflect that. I'm the real rube, here. Sorry. =|
@@Brax1982 Over the internet, other people's tones can be hard to detect. My apologies. :)
I can never forgive them for releasing lavender as a single
Misplaced Childhood, by Marillion. One of the best storytelling done with music, so it is best to see the whole album as a whole from intro to finale. It just makes sense.
The first song i ever heared of them. I still remember when i went into the record store that had 4 or 6 record players with headphones over the racks with the LPs and they were always playing new records in an endless loop. And when i saw the cover i was directly interested and of course i left the shop with the LP.
I later also saw them 2 times life on the Misplaced Childhood and Clutching at Straws tour in Bremen. Saw also Gabriel on his SO tour in the same years i think.
And some people always called them Genesis copy, but for me they were of course heavy inspired by them, but if you listen closer they have a total different sound. Its in the end only that there are not so many band that make musik like them and so ... i mean there are surely 1000s of blues bands out there that sound way more than any other given blues band.
Whatever, i love them, but just the Fish are. I bought one more record without him, but for me there were only the good guitar solos left but else it wasn't the same without Fish.
Fish-era Marillion are a top 5 favourite band for me. So glad you got to do this one. I've seen this performed live so many times. The live version has so much more energy and emotion. Great track, although I personally prefer the later albums with Fish. Misplaced Childhood and Clutching At Straws are well worth a listen. I'd definitely do a reaction to the whole of 'Blind Curve', which is just a brilliant piece of work. Those albums stand the test of time.
carterlink saw Fish play live for “Clutching’s” anniversary last year. A bit older and less wiser 🤨 but great performance
lawrencegough Awesome! Looking forward to seeing him in Edinburgh next March😀👍
Listen to Grendel and The first 3 Songs of the album Misplaced Childhood
It only has 2 songs. They are called "Side One" and "Side Two".
The other titles are just "passages" within those two tracks.
Fish was a genuine poet. Beautiful imagery and word structure without being overly cryptic or clever. All Fish era albums were classics and the concerts through those years were many and amazing. To any Fan club members out there - were any of you at the legendary Misplaced Marquee gig in 85.
First track from their first album. Changed my outlook on music - absolutely love Marillion.
I saw them open for Rush in Buffalo. It was one of the most amazing musical experiences of my life.
There aren't enough reactions to Marillion - I hope to hear you do more! I think you would really like This Strange Engine (the title track from that album) and Neverland from Marbles, and Easter from Season's End. So much good stuff to choose. Thanks for the reaction.
Ty Matt!
reacting to Marillion with Fish (!!!) is great!Please try "Chelsea monday" and "forgotten sons" by the live version,Steve Rotherys guitar play sounds great live!!
Debut album, from before you were born. Literally. And the are still putting out music, new music, innovative and emotional. Check out the new album, fear - or maybe Invisible man from Marbles - there is literally decades of musical development to be found in this band's music.
Thanks Paul!
I like it a lot. Missed most music between 1984-2015 . Long story, played in a progrock myself, then moved on. Definitely on my list to check out more.
Thanks for taking a listen to Marillion, in my view on of the greatest bands in the world. I’ve been a fan since around 83, they have a huge catalog of work.
The lead singer and lyricist, Fish, let after the 4th album, he was replaced by Steve Hogarth. For me this moved the whole band onto a new level.
They were also mostly responsible for the birth “crowd funding” in the late 90’s!
A truly remarkable band :)
Really loving your analysis and reaction to this. Other early Marillion songs you'd really like are Emerald Lies and Incubus. I'd also recommend the entire Clutching at Straws album.
Thanks Iain :D
Your videos are much more interesting than most of the stuff on regular television. Your efforts are appreciated.
I really appreciate that Ed. Likewise, your comments are always fun to read and I look forward to them
Hi JP. I have seen this band live 3 times. While their albums are great, their live performances were exceptional. Their best trait was the crescendos at the end of each song. Absolutely superb live. They had the crowd screaming and shouting at the end of each song.
Such a beautiful song and the ending is especially beautiful.
Remember that Marillion made 17 albums after this one, 14 with a different singer (and what a singer!) all sounding nothing like Genesis. Judging them only on this first record is like judging Spielberg’s filmography based only on Duel. Sorry but it doesn’t work.
Of course they were heavily influenced by the prog classics of the 70’s and of course Fish voice sounds like Gabriel or Collins, so what ? All you haters should better thank Marillion (along with Twelfth Night, IQ, Pendragon, Pallas etc…) for keeping the prog rock flame alive when it was going out.
JP don’t give up on them after this track. Steve Rothery had yet to find his amazing blazing guitar solo tune, check "Easter" for an example of what I’m talking about. And if you want to get an idea of Steve Hogarth vocal abilities check “The Space” ending.
Keep on rockin’ in the free world!
Thanks Angel; I'll never give up on a band, and I'll always be open for more.
@@JustJP Good credo mate, may I add especially this band, I could honestly point dozens of great tunes from them but I’ll stick with “Easter”.
If I may here are a couple tracks worth checking out, on your own or with your friend :
“Instant Street” by dEUS, a legendary rock band from Belgium. This song features one of the coolest rock’n roll crescendo ever.
“What if punk never happened” by The King Blues. A rap song paying homage to punk. Funny, interesting, clever and moving.
And by the way call me Seb, Angel Fall is my band 😉
Tcho!
Try 'This Strange Engine' there's and excellent live vid from 2009 on TH-cam, the guitar playing and vocals are stunning.
DUEL WAS A GREAT MOVIE
JP try "sugar mice" and then all the Hogart era is amazing and totally different from script.
I like them. The lead singer sung on a few Tony Banks tracks. Good band.
I just watched Short Cut to Somewhere yesterday, one of my favorite Banks solo songs.
My favourite album of all time. 3 vinyl copies as I kept wearing them out!
Paaaaain , pain and Heaven !!! love Marillion, both Fish and Hogarth era's ...great analysis. ..
This song felt like it was lifted out of a musical play. For the most part I like it. I get the feeling the more I hear it, just might become playlist worthy. Good review as always.
DukesRocks Hey, I was thinking of a song for you to go with "Home at Last". For now, I’m not going to stray too far. Same band, same style, same type of groove, different album. The production on this one is so clean you can eat off it and the backing vocals may be my favorite of any song. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, again, on the throne. Steely Dan - Babylon Sisters th-cam.com/video/pAuPMJlK92s/w-d-xo.html
@@jaybird4093 I liked both songs but was more into "Home at Last" mostly because of the melody (sucker for great melodies). However, both songs will be on my drum practice song list. I like these types on songs, mostly for my weak hand (left). These songs help with feathering triplets and accents. Thanks Jaybird, much appreciated.
DukesRocks I like Home At Last better, too! The bass part is killer and so much fun to play. Babylon Sisters is the better known of the two and had some commercial success. I prefer deeper cuts, though.
@@jaybird4093 I hope Manny and Justin do a reaction to "Home at Last" by Steely Dan, the song is a 5 plus easily.
As a student in the late 80s my top three were Rush, Metallica and Marillion. Alas Marillion imploded soon after. But I love, especially, Clutching at straws (album). It would be great if you check out more from this band (from the 80s). And if you want to see the impact of a change in singer/ lyricist, see 90s and later Marillion. A good starting point would be from the album Brave.
This song (poetry) is so deep and layered and just gets better with repeat listens. Steve’s guitar is sublime and fish’s song writing is chef kiss. I do also have a soft spot for some later works by marillion (unfortunately sans fish) and highly recommend ‘the great escape’.
This album was VERY
influential in my musical journey. The Fish era albums are my favorites. The entire Misplaced Childhood concept album was enjoyed so much that the vinyl is worn out. Thanks for reviewing Marillion!
Happy to!
Thanks for the Marillion listen. Though I had (and have) always remained a defender of Genesis throughout their changes from progressive to pop progressive, back in 1983 or so when I heard about a new band that had arrived on the music scene that was dedicated to the old Genesis version of music I was quite giddy (which kinda betrayed my acceptance of the "new" Genesis of the time ). They were presented as a bit of "what if Peter Gabriel hadn't left Genesis, this is what they would sound like" kinda band. I quickly bought the album (still have it) and gave it a good listen but I admit that it only got a few turns. Though creative and unique, it was missing a bit of the classic influence which maybe Tony Banks of Genesis added to the band. I still like the "idea" of the band, I just never quite connected to the songs for some reason. edit: just randomly clicked on their live performance of The invisible Man : ok I take all this back...that's some good music!
I agree. They have a lot of great stuff. There's too much quality for them to be dismissed as 'Genesis Lite.'
Yes, check out something from Hogarth's era. This year is 30th anniversary of him joining the band. Anything from The Space through Neverland to The Leavers etc. Band has made big steps away from Genesis influence of early days since then and become an independent band with its own face thanks to Hogarth. I'd suggest you The Leavers song, all five parts of it ("1. Wake up in Music" to "5. One tonight") from their highly acclaimed 2016 album "F E A R" to make you aware of how neoprogressive music expressively, emotionally and intellectually works nowadays. You will forget about Fish.
No, you won't
@Goreblast No, Fish ceased to exist when he left Marillion.
They perfected the formula on their next one - Misplaced Childhood
Did you forget about Fugazi?
Misplaced Childhood was there 3rd LP. This was from their 1st.
This Album one of my first albums. They made masterpieces in the eighties and they do it now. The last album hour before it is dark is marillions last masterpiece !!
Add to the "sad clown" genre of songs..."Send in the Clowns"..."If Everyone Was Listening"..."Tears of A Clown" ( 'just like Pagliacci did")...
“Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.”
- Rorscach, in Alan Moore's WATCHMEN.
Love this song and album, followed Marrillion through the Fish years (my teenage years) and enjoyed watching you hearing it for the first time - listen to Three Boats Down from the Candy - you will love it.
Ty Tartan :)
For me the first two albums were by far the best.Misplaced childhood was an amazing fall from the standard of the first two.Then clutching at straws same levels as childhood then Fish left- marillion died there and then i bought no more albums.
Hi JP, I've had fun watching you try out some prog rock and noticed you enjoy sweet soaring guitar tracks like Firth of Fifth (Steve Hackett on guitar).
After Hackett left Genesis he continued to make music. Try the tracks "In the Shadow of the Heirophant" and "Spectral Mornings", I think you might like them
In a similar vein I recommend "Chelsea Monday" from "Script for a Jester's Tear" by Marillion (Steve Rothery on guitar).
I would also recommend the track "Morpheus" from Rothery's 2014 album "The Ghosts of Pripyat" FEATURING Steve Hackett - absolutely beautiful!
I do love soaring guitars 😅 thanks Kav!
@@JustJP Spectral Mornings is a must-listen, Hackett's finest moment imo
that's a very intelligent "reaction" to that first of what Marillion did...
Thank you Ralph!
Great! I suggest ”Forgotten Sons” from the same album!😎👍
Thanks Bilbo!
My no1 song 💙
Well to be honest, the whole album is so brilliant that y’a might as well listen to the whole thing...
Great choice, I’d be interested to hear what you think of Gentle Giant, a pretty unique prog band you might find quite intriguing even if they’re not your thing. Try their song Proclamation, it represents well their weirdness and originality. They can be a super tight, funky band when they want without ever ‘rocking’ too much and honestly I’ve not heard anything like it.
Thanks Tim! I've heard the name but no songs from them.
@@JustJP A good Gentle Giant song that can give you a sample of their sound is Cogs in Cogs from their 1974 album Power and the Glory. They are mostly the kind of band that it's better to listen to the entire album though.
Heart of Lothian is one of the best Marillion songs ever. Check it out!
The greatest underrated band in the world,, fish is a lyrical genius a true performer, first heard script in 1985 I was15 after breaking up with my girlfriend a year later I joined the army this album came everywhere with me
What a band, greatness! RIP 15. September 1988!
This was also the very first song I heard from Marillion and I really liked it a lot. Bought the rest of their albums (CD's) after listening to the rest of this album (CD). Just fantastic music to me. Justin, you should listen to "Afraid of Sunlight" from the "Afraid of Sunlight" album. It's amazing.
Marillion was very influenced by Genesis, so their style of progressive rock rests less in virtuosity than in does in servicing the songs. The drummer on this album, also, is much more limited in his talents than Ian Mosely. (Mosely had been Steve Hackett's drummer. Hackett, of course, was the former guitarist of Genesis.)
Welcome to the wonderful universe of Marillion.
Great band. Then and now
So 8 months later...did you listen to it again? Either way you've definitely got to sample the Steve Hogarth era, seen another poster mention Easter and it's hard to beat that as a starting point, if for nothing else than it's glorious guitar solo.
Yup! Some things I like about it, some not as much. Ty for the suggestions!
Epic melody.
I loved Marillion back in the day. I remember buying this album when it came out, after seeing them play live on a TV show. I was already into Rush and Floyd but didn't really know much about prog rock. I always felt Script was their best album. It's not as polished and 'mature' as the three albums that followed it, but it's the most original, and most atmospheric. After Fish left, I lost interest. There were many comparisons made to Genesis and Van der Graff Generator in those early days, but the post Fish era band sounded completely different. They were always great musicians.
Magenta : The Lizard King ; The White Witch ; Anger ; I'm Alive …..
Camel : Sahara ; Squigely Fair ; Chord Change ; Lunar Sea ; The Hour Candle ; Harbour Of Tears …..
A track that is not on this album but was released at a similar time is Grendel. According to Genius.com "Grendel was the monster who terrorized the Danes in the epic Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf". Where Beowulf follows the story of the defeat of Grendel, Marillion's version tells the story from Grendel's perspective and one of it's greatest achievements is how it manages to have you sympathise with Grendel while conversely experiencing the fear of being stalked by him. To quote the lyrics "They place their faith in oaken doors, cower in candlelight. The panic seeps through bloodstained floors as Grendel stalks the night". But the lyrics are not this song's only party piece because it is also a musical masterpiece. If there is a song to displace Genesis' Firth Of Fifth from top spot, this might be it. It makes the most of Marillion's ability to produce powerful and emotionally moving musical impacts with bass, guitar, synth and drums all coming in hard and simultaneously to create an anticipatory high while Derek Dick's lyrics create a haunting and sinister undertone. The song breaks into 4 parts and the transition to part 2 "Grendel's Journey" subly behind the scenes you can hear Grendel as he slurps and growls like a wolf devouring prey. The transition from part 2 to 3 has the most aggressive church pipe organ I have ever heard, it would put Bach's Toccata And Fugue In D Minor to shame, and that's quite an achievement! (Incidentally, listen to Toccata And Fugue In D Minor some time). Just to put home the fear in this song consider lyrics like "Hounds freeze in silence bewitched by the reptile spell" and "Stellular heavens ignore even children's cries", you can't fail to be be intrigued and fearful. If you do decide to listen to this song note that there are some sub par versions of it, ignore the version on Script For A Jester's Tear or the Fair Deal Studios Version; the best version is on "B'sides Themselves" and "The Singles 82 - 88", both an Amazon Music and Spotify. Then do the concept album Misplaced Childhood for a musical dream. And thanks for your videos.
Incidentally, this track never appeared on any studio albums, so many Marillion 'Fans' might not even know about this song, you might just Blindside them with this.
Let the blood flow!
Try MArilion live at the Albert Hall the final track The Leavers all one tonight is fantastic
great band! the new singer does a good job too! there is a song called Montréal (next to where I live in Canada Québec) and it's quite a song!
There are two eras of this band, the early years with Fish (Derek W. Dick) as the singer and lyricist, and the much longer current period with Steven Hogarth leading the band. Of the early years, Script is good, but in my opinion the peak of that period is the opening three tracks of Clutching At Straws, which was their final album with Fish. Hotel Hobbies / Warm Wet Circles / That Time Of The Night - they all flow into one another. Fish is an amazing lyricist. You should definitely listen to all of it together. th-cam.com/video/nFQwkm_xbF0/w-d-xo.html
Of the Hogarth era, the albums Brave and Afraid Of Sunlight are their best.
Fugazi was peak Marillion for me. The rawer live versions and early cuts of "Misplaced Childhood" are better to my ears than the more polished sound of the finished album.
Never got my head round "Clutching at Straws".
Didn't really get back into them again till I heard "Easter" the first time, which was such a revelation it was like having my head whacked off and glued back on again.
🎧🎸🎼 Oh yes, I getting old! I hear it 36 years ago....
My Chemical Romance had "the Black Parade". Marillion invented the whole emo thing 15 years before with this track.
Hey Justin, I think that you missed boat on the meaning of this song. The Jester part is more symbolic than literal. In my opinion, I feel that Fish considers himself as the Jester. It kinda showed in the jesterlike facepaint that he used back in the 80's. This song is really about dealing with a broken heart. This song really hit home for me because when I heard this song, I was dealing with a broken heart of my own. The writer finds himself in a familiar place, which is the "playground of the broken hearts". He has been there before, but not like this. This time he went from being engaged to be married to being single (promised wedding, now a Wake). He finds himself constantly thinking about the past, knowing full well that it's too late to change things. Perhaps he was cheated on.
Watching you discovering Marillion for the first time, I'm in! (suscribed ;)
Ty Marie!
Just subscribed Justin. From what I have seen so far I am not the only 49 year old English man reminiscing about his formative music :-). I always loved the lyrics of Marilion songs. And the drama of Fish’s vocals. Got hooked on your Kate Bush videos. Love the way that you analyze the songs and take the time to understand the background. By the way Kate was brilliant AND beautiful and there really was not chance for an emotional teenager in the 80’s. You had to fall in love.
Ty so much John!
Try "Neverland" from their album Marbles for comparison with this older Marillion. Something different altogether! Recommended material for anyone who likes some Prog!
Such a masterpiece
Over the years I've probably listened to Marillion more than any other band. I suppose if you are going to make an in-depth study of the band then the beginning is the right place to start. For me now though this reveals the band at their most naive and derivative. The over-wrought self pity of the lyrics, though well written, is cloying. It's nice to hear for nostalgic reasons, and the performance just about carries it, but Marillion developed very quickly from this point and produced work that was much more interesting and rewarding. As far as I'm concerned, the less they sounded like Genesis the better they became.
I'm curious to hear their evolution!
@@JustJP Critics of Marillion mostly seem to fall into two camps: the ones who wrote them off at the beginning of their career for sounding somewhat like Genesis, and the ones who never forgave them when they stopped sounding like Genesis, especially when Fish departed the band after their fourth album. In a way Marillion are reminiscent of Rush in that they remained resolutely unfashionable, charting their own course through varying musical approaches, and more or less inventing crowdfunding along the way.
@@delorangeade Yep, 18 studio albums and still running but people always refer to the first four with Fish on vocals. That is not very fair… When Steve Hogarth became the lead singer back in 1988 (!) he was also offered to become the keyboard player for The The, one of the most trendy bands in England at the time, but one rehearsal with Marillion in their bassist’s garage persuaded him to join, even if they were one of the most unfashionable bands in England at the time (and maybe to this day 😉).
This says a lot about these guys. This band is all about music, writing good songs and clever meaningful lyrics. If I had to recommend just one song I would go with “This Strange Engine”, an epic and beautiful 15 minutes autobiographical poem about love and h (Steve Hogarth’s nickname) near death experiences.
Play it loud with the lights off!
th-cam.com/video/CBy-FFfBvow/w-d-xo.html
@8:45 yep you heard that!!!
Great, respectful, honest! Loved your work, my man.
Thank you my friend :)
Marillion were big fans of early Genesis. I think that really comes through in this song.
Dude you have ZERO dislikes my man and over 200+ likes. This is real progressive rock beauty at its best 😎
Keep these vids coming man and please do more Marillion man. One more sub here dude. I enjoyed your comments.
Its awesome right?! Ty Mario😃
One of my favorite bands wow thank for that
This the album i bought in 1982 all because i loved the art work and when i heard this song which by the way is the first song on side A of the album i was hooked and have been a fan of both the Fish and Hogarth era's and still goto there gigs when i can.
great band
Marillion at there best so dam good
Best Marillion
Always love your reactions. You really break down a song and tell us your thoughts on what you liked or didn't like about a song. Kudos to you on that. With regards to Marillion I love them at least the first four albums which feature lyricist and vocalist Fish. It would be great if you could react to the song White Russian from the album Clutching at Straws. Cheers!
Ty Mark, appreciate that!
Thank you - Marillion - yay, great band, both eras (Fish vs Hogarth)
Admittedly their best song - I also recommend FUGAZZI
I love Marillion! You should listen to Kimono, Kayleigh, and Lavender together....... Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching Ann!
@@JustJP :-)
Fugazi album brilliant
This was a great debut album. Marillion were heavily influenced by Genesis and it's very easy to pick out.
i really love this!
Try to listen to the 2nd album : Fugazi. My preferred song is Incubus.
You should go back and review Garden party and charting the single to hear Fish's fantastic word play
Derivative much? Well if you’re going to steal, steal from the best. Dude sounds ridiculously like Peter Gabriel and that can only ever be a good thing.
British prog.
You are now firmly in our camp mate.
There is no going back.
Now check out Yes,and Close to the Edge.
Marillion and Misplaced Childhood.
Epic.
Haha, ty ty 🏕
As somebody who, in the eighties, really didn't like Marillion, I would recommend that you go deeper. The first few albums are very Gabriel era Genesis influenced, whilst still keeping their own style and sound. The had several hit songs in the UK that are worth listening to as well. Then, rather like with Genesis, the lead singer left and they had to go on. Most people think that they improved from then on, though they didn't get the chart success. Good prog serves the songs and not the artists.
Justin, here's a crazy suggestion: a song that I and many of my peers on most weekdays consider the most beautiful piece of music ever created by man or beast. (Beast included as many people enjoy whales singing.)
Beach Boys: Surf's Up
If you only know the early BB tunes, you're in for a shock. This is a pocket symphony of melody, harmony and ATMOSPHERE. (And, incredibly, this is kind of a demo version because Brian Wilson's mental issues prevented him from finishing the Smile album.)
Thanks Harri! You got me curious :D
Another murder of a day- Tony Banks
A sound similar to Genesis (although not an imitation) but somewhat morbid and depressing. Could sum them up as depressing Genesis. I think Misplaced Childhood is their best.
Forgotten sons live!
Fish, the singer back in the day, was and still is a poet more than a lyricist. Try some Fish solo stuff....it’s like this in many ways and equally as good.
This song, with is from an album of the same in name. Is my favourite album of the 1980’s. But sadly it’s the only Marillion album i actually like. After this with was there debut album. They change there sound to much. To a more straightforward striped down sound. But took away almost everything I love about this band to do that.
Grendal is a must fella
Tuxon
I'm a live music junkie. The only Marillion I own is "The Thieving Magpie", from the early era of this band. Its one of my alltime favorite live albums because of the visceral performance of the band. But I agree with others that Marillion is Genesis Lite. Lyrics are not as good. Song construction isn't as tight or as logical (if that's the right word) and certainly the musicianship is weaker.
If you are becoming as much of a prog fan as you say, Justin, you need to check out Renaissance. (I'm going to keep beating this drum) THE best voice ever in prog music. Tremendous musicianship. Great song structure. Ashes Are Burning is 23 minutes of awesomeness. Ocean Gypsy gives you are strong dose of Annie Haslam's gorgeous voice.
Oh my god yes. Renaissance are amazing. Can You Understand is such a good song
Thanks ig; your request will be coming sometime later this week 😉
Take a live version .... la gazza ladra...
Listen to the entire album Misplaced Childhood
The song is apparently about walking away from the perfect relationship, then regretting it after the fact ...
Try Marillion " FORGOTEN SONS "
Try 'he knows, you know' live.
Great reaction once again. To me, Marillion carried on in the direction of the "old" Genesis .... before the new Genesis started writing Pop tunes. There are better songs on that album in my opinion.
Thanks John! What songs would you suggest?
Chelsea Monday or Garden Party
+1 for Garden Party
Well, if you like story telling songs, you should listen to Man Erg from Vandergraff Generator, who inspired Marillion and so many progressif bands in the earlier 70' and 80. I tell you, it worth it !
Thanks Yves!
You need to hear Squeeze me macaroni by Mr. Bungle if you wanna hear some mad goofy Prog! This is also my favorite Marillion song it hits so hard when you hear it at the right time I think.
Thanks Roger!
JustJP You’re welcome I have to say you’re reaction channel is super entertaining I always look forward to watching your videos. I’ll be discovering new music with you as well.
@@rogerwaters3165 Thank you! Thats all I hope for; for myself and others to discover new music :)
Yeah more prog rock!
Based themselves on Genesis