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DVD Description
Track Listing:
- 1) Script For A Jesters Tear (8.18)
- 2) Garden Party (6.44)
- 3) The Web (9.58)
- 4) Chelsea Monday (7.16)
- 5) He Knows You Know (5.17)
- 6) Forgotten Sons (11.05)
- 7) Market Square Heroes (7.57)
- 8) Grendel (18.01)
Special Features
At the Marquee 1982:
- 9) He Knows You Know
- 10) Backstage
- 11) Market Square Heroes (excerpt)
- 12) Fish Interview
DVD Technical Information:
- Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
In the early eighties the dream of any band within the "rock" genre, was the famed Hammersmith Odeon. Most bands who played there were already established "names", but Marillion had by this stage built up a strong reputation on the live circuit, through relentless touring of lesser venues, steadily gaining a following of devoted fans. After only one album release, they were able to sell out the hall, to a loyal and devoted fan base. This video captures them in their youthful, enthusiastic first flush. It's certainly not as polished as later efforts, and does not contain any of their more familiar work, such as the singles "Kayeligh" and "Lavender", but anyone who buys this tape will be able to see a band pushing forward their own brand of music with a passion and belief that these days are rarely seen. "Recital of the Script" is a snapshot of an early dream, Marillion's original singer Fish in full make up and the band, long haired, supporting him to the full. A true piece of rock theatre. Better things were to come, but this is well worth the money, the potential of this unique group shines through. Snap it up now and then investigate the rest of their output. You won't regret it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This video was made during Marillion's early years before they managed to shake off the distinctly Genesis feel about their music. It is not from my favourite period of the band's career and was recorded before the band's spellbounding Misplaced Childhood rock album, but on the positive side it catches singer Fish at his peak, before his voice began to lose its strength, clarity and effectiveness through the wear and tear of persistent touring with the band.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This really took me back! A live concert of Marillion when they were fantastic! All look very young and fresh-faced and on the brink of stardom live at the Hammersmith Odeon. Fish (Marillion's then lead singer) still has a head full of hair and the band really look to be enjoying themselves. They tear through all the tracks off their first and best album 'Script for a jester's tear'. We are also treated to some extra tracks, Grendel (all 17 mins of it, complete with a somewhat Peter Gabriel-esque mask) and some other rare footage of the band, same period from the Marquee club in London. Things to watch out for are Fish's attack on a rubber plant (yes that's right, a rubber plant), more prog rock widdley widdley keyboard solos than you could shake a stick at and an all round good show. Fab retro stuff, something you'll look at again and again and again. I have for years, this is just to replace my VHS copy which is now past it!
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At last, the complete prog picture!
It's been many years since I last watched my old VHS version of this and since then I never did manage to catch sight of it's 'sister' footage - the two track VHS of The Web and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brody1975
Recital Of The Script
This takes me back to 1982 Theakston Music Festival I was nursing a hangover from hell,so we decided to listen to the bottom of the bill unsigned band who where due to start... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Craig Savage
Fantaxtic Old School Marilion
If you like Fish Era this is a really good show. would have got 5 stars but I already have the DVD and object to buying this again ( well a little bit)
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by M. C. Durie
Mar...vellous
Wasn't sure about buying this because have reservations about live recordings. But...am REALLY glad I did. Have been wearing out my iPod playing this since it came. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by P. Musgrave
Halcyon Days!
This was Marillion at the moment they started on their journey to stadium filling chart toppers. Always deeply unfashionable, the bucked every trend of the day and defied all logic... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Dutchy
One of the best live DVDs out there...
As you can see, I like this DVD. It's not just full of great songs but they're also performed well by one of my favourite bands. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2008 by G. Lewis
Magic Fish
It has often been difficult to ascertain why Fish has never received the widespread public acclaim that he so richly deserves. Read more
Published on 4 July 2008 by DDH255
Great Stuff
Watched this last night and my first reaction was the quality of the soundtrack. Excellent - and that's what matters the most with a music DVD. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2007 by S. Miller
Back to the old days
This is a souvenir for those out there who still dream about Fish dressing up like a dragon and thus bringing an entire audiance in a trance. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2003
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