Marillion in the news
Maurice
ROCK BAND'S YOUNG FANS
Schoolchildren meet Marillion to record new version of the band's hit song
Beautiful
"Rock band Marillion, one of Aylesbury's most famous exports, proved they
had more staying power than the Spice Girls.
A class of primary school children raised on the likes of Sporty and Posh
and the band Steps proved that the 80s band, famous for their hit 'Kayleigh'
were far from past it, by becoming their latest fans.
Marillion threw off their rock star image and were on their best behaviour
when they recorded a special track with 32 children at their studios just
outside Aylesbury. The unusual session was the result of a competition the
band set up last Christmas. Instead of sending out 'seasons greetings'
cards, Marillion sent a CD to fan club members which included some of their
most popular tracks without the lyrics, and fans were asked to singalong,
karaoke style.
Long-time fan, teacher Anne Bond from Dudley, in the West Midlands, had her
class write out the lyrics in their handwriting class, and then they sang
their words and sent their version to Marillion. The band were so impressed
they invited them to record the karaoke version of the track, which will be
released at Christmas. Steve Hogarth, singer and lyricist who composed and
sang Beautiful, said: "It brought tears to my eyes when I heard the children
singing it."
The band were just back from Paris after an hour long special for
French-style MTV, and took time out from rehearsing for an upcoming tour to
give the children a taste of fame. Headteacher Janeen Slack said: "This is a
fantastic opportunity for the children, they are so excited and they have
all worked so hard practising."
Father-of-two Steve got a little misty-eyed once again as the children
launched into 'Beautiful' and gave a special meaning to the words: 'Heaven
only knows we live in a world where what we call beautiful is just something
on sale; people laughing behind their hands while the fragile and the
sensitive are given no chance.'
Bass player Pete Trewavas, still limping slightly from his bicycle accident
which landed him in intensive care in January, said: "When we had the idea
it hadn't entered my head that a class of schoolchildren might enter.
There's something very poignant about them singing this particular song."
Guitarist Steve Rotherby (sic) said: "It's quite a surreal experience, but
there is an instant charm about children singing these lyrics."
Steve was a big hit with the girls (I think they mean H here, sorry
Rothers!). Ten-year-old Annie Foxhall said: "They're really friendly, and
good at singing. Steve is really good looking and I would definitely go and
see him in concert." Her best friend Stacey Nash (10) thought the band was
'wicked' and admitted that she thought Steve was 'very nice'. But Josh
Spencer (10) was less taken with the day: "It's too much hard work having to
practice all the time and keep singing it over and over again" he said.
Marillion's new album, marillion.com will be released on October 18, and
there is a warm-up show at the Zodiac Club in Oxford on October 14 (so we
missed it then!) before their November tour.
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MARKEEFE
>when they recorded a special track with 32 children at their studios just
>outside Aylesbury.
That is *so* cool. Made me misty-eyed just reading about it. Ah, I love
Marillion. This last part of the year is going to be fantastically
Marillion-intensive -- the new album, the mail order bonus disc, the X-Mas
disc, AND a new live Racket release!! All in the course of just a couple/three
months!! WOO-HOO!!
Thanks to all the Europeans who've reviewed ".com." I can't f%#@-ing wait
for my copy to arrive from Racket now!!!!!! :-)
------Michael K.
Jonathan Mock
>
> From Bucks Herald,
>
> ROCK BAND'S YOUNG FANS
>
> Schoolchildren meet Marillion to record new version of the band's hit song
> Beautiful
>
> "Rock band Marillion, one of Aylesbury's most famous exports, proved they
> had more staying power than the Spice Girls.
>
> A class of primary school children raised on the likes of Sporty and Posh
> and the band Steps proved that the 80s band, famous for their hit 'Kayleigh'
> were far from past it, by becoming their latest fans.
>
> when they recorded a special track with 32 children at their studios just
Way to go guys!
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Jonathan Mock
³Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand
Ignorance and prejudice, and fear, walk hand in hand...²