IQ Appreciation Thread

Funny how Marillion is able to post short videos for all their fans to see. With new technology coming down in price, it is now possible to hook up your computer to your tv (or vice-versa, I'm still figuring it out) and watch streaming or downloaded video.
I can even see a day when a modest yearly subscription gives you access to high quality, virus / spyware / malware free video. Yeah, you'll likely be able to find it for free somewhere, but the true fan will pay for it. And if it's priced right, most of the freeloaders would.

Can you imagine seeing a Marillion show or four each year and saving your favourite.

Roj M30 wrote: IQ and I go back a very long way.  I bought the cassette "Seven Stories Into Eight" directly from the band right back at the start of the 80s.  The rest, as they say, is history.   IQ have been one of my favourite bands for over a quarter of a century.  Other than a temporary dip during the hiatus of Peter Nicholls in the late 80s they have continued to produce quality albums whilst at the same time sticking to their prog roots.  Whilst described as neo, to me they play classic symphonic prog, although I appreciate that given their heritage as a standard bearer of the "progressive rock revival" I'm sure they will remain as neo prog.  I think they are worthy of their own appreciation thread.   My favourite albums by IQ are:-   1.  The Seventh House 2.  Subterranea (I'm really loving this at the moment) 3.  The Wake 4.  Tales From The Lush Attic 5.  Frequency   They have always been great live and I've seen them several times over the years.  I have a ticket to see them at The Met in Bury in October, so if anyone on PA will be there I'll see you then!!    I'd be really interested to read anybody else's thoughts/trips down memory lane and I'll post again in more detail when I get the time.

rushfan4 wrote: But hey, at least Britney Spears came here the other day.

The Bury Met gig was fantastic!! 

Badabing666 wrote: This is great thread as I have been getting back into IQ recently having fallen in love with Frequency.  Motivated by their new album I have revisited some of their previous stuff and currently like them in this order. 1. Frequency  4.32 2. The Seventh House  4.24 3. Subterranea 4.20 4. Dark Matter  3.80 5. The Wake  3.50

This pretty much sums up my thoughts. I was introduced to IQ by PA and will be ever thankful for that. And I was lucky enough to purchase the Frequency enhanced limited edition for an absolute bargain price and can now also enjoy a live DVD.

Roland113 wrote: ^ Glad you liked it Roj.  They did The Narrow Margin in Pittsburgh and I almost fell out of my seat.  It was great to hear.  I really liked the little Theramin thing that Mike Holmes was using on Erosion (assuming of course that they did that one for your show as well).

^ I've heard that if you umm. . . take care of yourself . . . you know, before you listen to Harvest of Souls . . . that you may . . . umm . . . be able to avoid that problem . . . last a bit longer, you know.


I'm just sayin'

Roland113 wrote: ^ I've heard that if you umm. . . take care of yourself . . . you know, before you listen to Harvest of Souls . . . that you may . . . umm . . . be able to avoid that problem . . . last a bit longer, you know. I'm just sayin'

To be fair, it is a twenty minute track so he's not doing too bad!

And without going into my personal habits (), this extraordinary piece of music has been virtually constantly played by Lazland for some two weeks now. I've barely listened to anything else, except Frequency to give myself a break.

Neo prog at its finest.

I got into IQ back in about 83; saw them in Bristol (The Granary? and possibly at the colston hall in 84/ its all a bit foggy now..) i roadied a bit for a mates band who supported Pendragon in 84 & ended up with 'Tales from the Lush Attic' (the blue numbered version) all signed & after that 'Barbell is in' 12", then 'The Wake' And eventually '9 in a pond' double.. Sort of lost track after that but was given a promo copy of 'Nomzamo' with photo's n record company guff.. wasn't very impressed and they looked a bit naff.. Completely lost track for about 20 years (i knew they were still recording but was into other things) but have re-discovered them with 'Dark Matter' which i have on vinyl and Love!! i was always really impressed by them in the early eighties (but i liked loads of those so called 'Neo' prog bands at the time) & think they still sound fantastic which i'm afraid i can't say for some of the other bands still going/ reformed from that period. Not gonna name any names cos (A) i dont want to offend anyone- its only my opinion and (B) certain bands 'work' really hard and put a lot into keeping their small but very loyal fanbase happy and enthusiastic and i respect that even if i'm not a great fan.