Marillion Members, Gear & Sound
British progressive rock band
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About
Marillion is a pioneering English rock band that emerged from the U.K. music scene in 1979. Renowned for their eclectic mix of neo-progressive, art, and symphonic rock, the band has continuously evolved over the decades. The core lineup includes Steve Rothery (guitar), Mark Kelly (keyboards), Pete Trewavas (bass), Ian Mosley (drums), and Steve Hogarth (vocals, since 1989), who replaced original frontman Fish. Marillion is celebrated for their intricate musical compositions and thought-provoking lyrics, influencing a wide array of artists and helping to establish the neo-prog subgenre.
How to Sound Like Marillion
Marillion's sound is characterized by lush, melodic textures and expansive sonic landscapes. Their music often features rich, atmospheric guitar tones brought to life by Steve Rothery's use of effects like the Analog Man King of Tone and Lexicon MPX G2. The warm, emotive keyboard layers from Mark Kelly, utilizing synths like the PPG Wave 2.3, add depth and complexity, while the dynamic rhythm section of Trewavas and Mosley grounds their compositions with both power and subtlety. This intricate interplay creates a sound that is both epic and intimate, drawing listeners into their richly crafted musical world.
Discography
Script for a Jester's Tear
1983
Misplaced Childhood (2017 Remaster)
1985
Clutching at Straws
1987
Clutching at Straws (2018 Remix)
1987
Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra)
1988
Seasons End
1989
Holidays in Eden
1991
Brave
1994
Afraid of Sunlight
1995
Made Again (Live)
1996
This Strange Engine (Deluxe Edition)
1997
Real to Reel / Brief Encounter
1997
Marillion.Com
1999
Anoraknophobia
2001
Anorak in the Uk (Live)
2002
Marbles
2004
Somewhere Else
2007
Happiness Is the Road, Vol. 1
2008
Happiness Is the Road, Vol. 2
2008
Live From Loreley
2009
Recital Of The Script
2009
Less Is More
2009
Live from Cadogan Hall
2011
Sounds That Can't Be Made
2012
The Glow Must Go on (Live)
2012
Radiation 2013
2013
A Sunday Night Above the Rain (Live)
2014
Best Sounds
2014
Sounds That Cannot Be Made Specal Edition
2014
A Sunday Night Above the Rain in Montreal (Live)
2014
Fuck Everyone and Run (F. E. A. R.)
2016
Singles Night
2016
Waves and Numb3rs
2016
Marbles in the Park (Live)
2017
The Gold
2017
Holidays in Eden (Live)
2018
Size Matters (Live)
2018
Tumbling Down the Years (Live)
2018
Unplugged at the Walls (Live)
2018
Mirrors (Live)
2018
Smoke (Live)
2018
All One Tonight
2018
All One Tonight (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
2018
Happiness is Cologne
2018
Popular Music
2018
Brave (Live)
2019
Live in Glasgow (Live)
2019
Marillion.Cl / Dotcom
2019
Marillion.Cl / Viernes.Noche
2019
Marillion.Cl / En.El.Marquee
2019
With Friends from the Orchestra
2019
With Friends at St. David's
2021
Fugazi (2021 Stereo Remix)
2021
An Hour Before It's Dark
2022
Distant Lights - Port Zelande
2022
Distant Lights - Leicester
2022
An Hour Before It's Dark: Live in Port Zelande 2023
2024
A-Z (Live)
2024
Remains Of The Weekend Friday (Live)
2025
The Remains of the Weekend Sunday (Live)
2025
A Extended Collection of Recycled Gifts
2025
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