The Marillion Round Table

E- dub,   after reading your convention story, I like to share a story about a band other than Marillion.  Is that OK in this Marillion appreciation thread?                                        Kenmar

I don't feel it warrents a whole thread and I wanted to tie it in with E= dub's story about the convention.  Kenmar

kenmartree wrote: Wow E-dub,  that is a great post.  I'm going to wait for this year's DVD, it still has This Strange Engine and Estionia plus it's all Marillion material rather than covers.  Plus one of my favs that I don't have, When I Meet God.   I didn't follow the thread as I was disappointed not to be able to go.  It's been long enough now that I can read your wonderful post and vicariously enjoy.  Wish I could have been there with you.  Kenmar

Covers have never really done a thing for me. I'm so glad Marillion didn't do anything like that at this convention.

Glad you liked the review. The memories are still too fresh. Best weekend of my life.

E

E-Dub wrote: http://www.youtube.com/marillionofficialIf you go here, you'll see the 3rd installment of the making of the new acoustic album.E

Already caught this one - Good stuff... I'm still finding it difficult to get excited about L=M though...

E-Dub wrote: progkidjoel wrote: E-Dub wrote: http://www.youtube.com/marillionofficialIf you go here, you'll see the 3rd installment of the making of the new acoustic album.E Already caught this one - Good stuff... I'm still finding it difficult to get excited about L=M though... Actually, seeing this video makes me a bit more intrigued, I have to say. Still not overly excited about it, but I am getting a little bit more stoked than before.I'm sure it's a beautiful instrument, but that new guitar of Rothery's is ugly. Weird body style. I guess it's a prototype and should be getting one with a more traditional Strat body. Of course, Rothery knows his guitars better than I and wouldn't play a sub par instrument. E

I hope he keeps the strat shape - I can't really think of him ever playing with another electric guitar live, except for the middle section of Forgotten Sons on the Recital Of The Script concert...


-Joel

Man, I'm not sure how to respond to the first sentence. First and foremost, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I truly enjoyed writing it. Hopefully their next convention will be closer and you'll be able to attend. Let me know if you do and the first round will be on me. 

To add on to your experience, it's little things like h or Gabriel body surfing that can make a lasting impression. You see them up on that stage like they're larger than life; but, once they come down to the crowd it's abundantly clear that they're just one of us. It just sort of brings the whole thing into reality.

My main concern is I didn't want him to fall. As he was going out, there were plenty of people to help him; however, as he was coming back, the spot where I was had sort of separated a bit and he was being projected back to a bare spot on the floor. That didn't last long as he got closer and everyone started to close in a bit. It was just amazing how an otherwise disasterous moment was saved by this simple act.

As for getting to the convention, start saving now and try to make it. I had always heard about how special it was. And I'm not even talking about the live performances themselves, but all of the great people you meet converging for a singular purpose. One of the guys from Canada chartered a bus and organized a trip out to the Canadian countryside to a place called The Sugar Shack for an amazing breakfast and to tour the grounds and see how maple syrup is made. It was probably a huge headache for him, but he pulled it together and showed us a great time. And there's people like him everywhere. Some of the nicest people I've ever had the privilege to meet.

E

Live From Loreley, Somewhere In London or Marbles On The Road would be my suggestions.

E

I've just watched the third instalment of the band's l=m video bulletin. I'm getting more and more excited about this album.

I lived in Oswestry when they did Live at Welsh Walls, which you can still get from the band's site I believe. This was totally acoustic, and was done at a local restaurant as a thank you to the town after the recording of Radiation. I remember getting a preview of the album at the studio, and chatting to H & Rothery in both Welsh Walls and The Boars Head, a local madhouse of a pub. Happy memories of a great time. I think the acoustic stuff on record will be a fantastic experience.

^^ I have no clue what this is about. 

E-Dub wrote: ^^ I have no clue what this is about.