Fish: Sunsets on Empire - Live in Poland 1997 Review

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(More customer reviews)I own some old Marillion concerts and also Fish solo concerts (Krakow concerts are specially good) in LD but this one is by far the best I've seen.
First: It was taken by a very good Polish TV crew so images are very artistic (someone there was a film director or similar for sure)
Second: audio quality is very good, at least is the best sounded Fish video I have heard.
last but not least: The band is very precise and they were in a good shape for that concert. Mickey Simmons was back to the band and that's notorius in the way they sounded. 5 stars for Mickey in keyboards. The rythm section was very thight, especially Dave Stewart. Robin Boult (more used to be a rythm guitar player with Fish) takes the lead (and only guitar) for the concert bringing a very nice feeling, nice job also.
Fish was as good as ever, having to say that his voice has suffered a little bit in the last years.
I specially liked the Sunset on Empire album versions (very good and enegetic) and the medleys, both of them very good structured and arranged. Very soulful end of concert with a Piano-Vocal version on Gentleman's excuse me and Lavender with the band returning for the end of the second.
If you are looking for Fish DVDs or videos don't think about it, this one is superb.

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Subtitled - Live In Poland 1997. Deluxe two disc set (disc one - In Concert, disc two - Extras featuring 'A Badger's Day' filmed backstage 1997 in Koln, Germany & 'Reflections On Sunsets' interview filmed in 2002.) for the former Marillion frontman, captured live in Poland on October 10th 1997. DVD 1 is approx.105 minutes. DVD 2 is approx. 82 minutes. Remastered soundtrack. Chocolate Frog. 2002.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The Whirlwind Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the super deluxe version with the extra CD and the Making of DVD.
First of all, Bridge Across Forever is one of my fave CD's and Stranger in Your Soul is one of my favorite prog songs.
The Whirlwind CD is very good, and, compared to the other two Transatlantic CD's, is more consistent throughout. Bridge and SMTPe had some weak areas (Temple of the Gods).
One of the things that really stands out on the Whirlwind is the bass and guitar. The fairly well known rumors of grumbling by Roine and Pete over Bridge (and Roine's re-release of his own mix as proof) are not necessary here. The bass is strong with excellent tone! (I actually envy this bass tone). Roine's guitar parts are well executed with good tone, unlike the spacey wah-fest filler from Bridge.
The lyrics are overall very good. Some of Neal's vocals as usual are borderline too high; will be difficult to do live.
My favorite songs are The Wind Blew Them All Away, Rose Colored Glasses, EverMore, and the Finale. Although this is one big song it fits together nicely and some stand up on their own well.
This would be 5 stars.
The bonus CD (CD2) is hit and miss. The first four songs are new, but I really don't like any of them. Lenny Johnson has an interesting feel but it really doesn't go anywhere. For Such a Time is basically like I Can Only Imagine and would play well on Contemporary Christian (CCM) charts. Since I don't like candy-coated CCM, this is not necessarily a good thing.
These songs wouldn't be all that bad, but the Giant Hogweed song is SO GOOD that it makes these look like less than filler. The Giant Hogweed song has interesting parts, dynamics, funny vocals, and a great, fun feel. This song is 5 stars. The CD, however, is about 3 stars.
The Making of DVD is the usual. Not bad but about 15-20 minutes of interesting content in 90 minute DVD.


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2009 release from the Prog Rock supergroup featuring Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse of Spock's Beard, Marillion's Pete Trewavas and Roine Stolt from the Flower Kings.With The Whirlwind, Transatlantic has pulled out all the stops! Their first two albums expanded the boundaries of Progressive Rock with songs like 'Stranger In Your Soul' that span some 30 minutes. Then, nine years later the band comes back with a walloping triumphant record that is one piece of music sprawling over 78 minutes in length! This is unprecedented, and the sheer brilliance of it is that it flows like a Progressive Rock symphony, taking the listener from shadow to glory and back again. What a tremendous whirlwind of music this is!--This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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Somewhere in London (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is how rock concerts should be - genuine music and adequate visual effects that do not distract.
Marillion have changed quite a bit from the early 80's. Some fans jumped ship as Steve Hogarth replaced the departed Fish. I like the vibe of both versions of Marillion. To be honest,I could not imagine the Fish-fronted Marillion in 2008 - so both Fish and Marillion gained from the separation. So what's Marillion's music like in 2008? Genuine, adventurous, atmospheric, intelligent rock music with touches of everything else. Actually, it's quite difficult to describe Marillion - but the closest you can get is a combination of Radiohead and Coldplay, still better.
Starting with 'Anoraknophobia' in 2001, the band finally started to spark again following two disappointing albums. 'Marbles' released in 2004, is a masterpiece - the songs 'The invisible man,' 'Neverland' and 'Angelina' to name but a few, are real gems. 'Somewhere else' released in 2007 got mixed reactions - there were quite a few gems but some obvious filler as well. (It was difficult to follow up 'Marbles')
So when the band released this dvd from the 'Somewhere else' tour, I approached it with caution. Actually, it turned out to be the best dvd I saw for a long time. The 'Somewhere else' tracks are much better live that the studio versions, and the performances are, to say the least, haunting. Musicianship is first class and Steve Hogarth is one of the most magnetic, still down-to-earth frontmen ever. There are also various tracks from previous albums, but only one from the Fish era. This should not be considered a minus, since the included tracks are all 5 star material. The bonus material is quite interesting with various performances from other concerts from the same tour.
I have been following the rock scene since the late 1980's, listening to 100's of acts. I still can't believe that Marillion is still snubbed by certain critics. They deserve recognition and to fill 80,000 capacity venues anywhere - not because they have been around for 25+ years but because their work deserves it. This dvd proves my point (as does the 'Marbles on the road' dvd - get that as well).

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Marillion are one of the UK music scene's best kept secrets; purveyors of soulful, powerful, and often deeply-moving music, whose blistering live shows leave their audiences breathless.This concert film puts YOU in the crowd, filmed over the final 2 nig

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Whirld Tour 2010-Live in London Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best live set I've experienced. All the epics are here, plus the ballads. It's pointless to identify "highlights" because the whole thing is one big highlight. It was designed to be that way, or at least that's how it comes across. All the guys give standout performances, but Neal Morse really, really shines. His voice has somehow gotten smoother and just generally better since the previous Live in Europe release (which is in itself an awesome live set). He hits almost all the "high" notes from the studio recordings. Not to take away from the other guys, because everyone turns in their personal best live vocal performance to my ears.
This group of guys is special, and this live set is proof of that. In the liner notes Roine tips his hat to Neal's belief that there's more going on here than just good tunes. There's definitely something more; something to feel.
Bridge Across Forever (the song) is a personal standout. Neal and Roine together really exemplifies what makes this group unique. As a matter of fact, for my taste, Transatlantic is the best thing any one of the members has ever done. That says a lot, considering the collective works of Mike, Neal, Roine, and Pete.
I recommend this as highly as I possibly can.

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2010 three CD live release from the Progressive Rock band formed by Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy and Spock's Beard's Neil Morse. Includes a three and« hour set list on three CDs.

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Whirld Tour 2010: Live in London (2010) Review

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(More customer reviews)The picture quality on this dvd is excellent, the music is always good with this supergroup. There's a lot of material here,a 3 hours show, 2 hours behind the scene where we can see Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy played the first role with some good laughs at times. The special treat of this DVD is the extra song in the bonus; "Return of the Giant Hogweed" played with no other than Steve Hackett. My only complaint about this double DVD is the 5.1 sound. There's not much sound to create the surround sound. It's often use to hear the crowd, sometimes the sounds of Daniel Gildelow instruments, and the sounds coming in the rear speakers are too low.
It's the best Transatlantic's DVD and a must for the fans of the band and for any prog rock lovers!

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3 ½ hour set list features Live Performances of:*The Whirlwind*All of The Above*We All Need Some Light*Duel With The Devil*Bridge Across Forever*Stranger In Your SoulDVD includes live set + 2 hours behind the scenes tour documentary, a truly fascinating and humorous look at the band in their own words!

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