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Originally posted by Mordred:
Strange how Mr Hogarth is trying to push a Marillion single into the charts after all these years maybe he's been watching The Alarm go in at number 28 in the UK charts by fan power alone and is trying to do the same 
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Wouldn't surprise me, I think with Lucy Jordache ,who as well as being very cute
is also a very good marketing manager has made a huge difference, they've made a lot of money on the preorder of the album, which was thie revolutionary idea that has allowed a lot of musicians to keep control of their work. This is now know as pulling a Marillion wiithin the industry. Interestingly enough Marillion actually stole the idea of preselling an album online to the fans in order to finance something was actually first used by Fish who sold the 'Candlelight in Fog' live album in order to finance his tour of the states which is where it was recorded.
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Originally posted by Mordred:
Good luck to Marillion anyway there about the most underated band on the planet, they consistently put out great albums but just dont get the airplay and promotion that could open the eyes of people who like great music and dont follow trends.
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Yeah, probably got the most devoted fanbase of any band on the planet, there have been some classic moments of fanpower, such as when Simon Mayo slagged them off and there was such a strong reaction from fans that they crashed the servers and filled Simon Mayo's mailbox for days !! Or more impressively when the band mentioned that they couldn't afford to tour the States and the tour fund started out and raised $80,000 and just handed it to the band so they could tour the states and not lose money!! I can't think of any other band that has a fanbase that is las devoted. I went to the Convention last year and met people from all round the world including a guy who has sold his house and moved to a smaller one purely to finance the trip, complete madness, but there must be something special about a band who inspires this kind of loyalty. 13,000 people have spent 30gbp on a new double album so Marillion have the money to create a marketing campaign, you've got to be impressed.
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Originally posted by Mordred:
I really wish i was going to the Marillion and Fish scottish dates as its been a while since i've seen them both i may yet.
Fish always puts on a good show and seeing Marillion on the Brave tour was just amazing.
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Yeah Fish rates as the best consistent live performer I've seen, and having seen the Brave show twice it certainly was special, have you bought the live Brave convention video from 2 years ago ? It's a good video, as was the Afraid of Sunlight DVD which I watched for the first time in a year the other night, great show, and a record breaking DVD
It's well worth getting the Fish Mixed Company DVD from Enschede where he plays the complete Misplaced Childhood gig, he's not at his best vocally, but a great show, and a great memory !!
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Originally posted by Mordred:
Jester1470 i think i might just see you down there. 
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I'd imagine you will,
Cheers
Stuart