Since 2002, Marillion celebrate themselves and their fans in an
extraordinary way. Every two years, the band and their most dedicated
fans gather together for a very special weekend in the UK, the
Netherlands and Canada. On three nights, Marillion perform three
different shows with different set-lists consisting of full records
played from start to finish, fan favourites and rarities. Fans travel
from all over the world to be part of these truly amazing nights. From
March 8 to March 10, 2013 one of the weekends was held in Port Zelande,
Netherlands and featured a grand premiere: for the first time,
Marillion performed their most recent and widely acclaimed studio album
“Sounds That Can’t Be Made” in its entirety on March 10. And what a
performance it was: the venue, the 2.500 strong audience and the songs
were what made the night unique. Let’s put it this way: Holland
delivered the usual grandeur of the Port Zelenade gigs. Besides the
eight album tracks, the band also performed a selection of fan
favourites ranging from “This Strange Engine” to “Garden Party”, the
most successful single from the band’s debut album from the Fish-era.
Rarely or hardly ever performed by front man Steve Hogarth, the song
definitely is one of the evening’s highlights. Guitarist Steve Rothery
is sure that “the best audience on the planet” was attending the
concert whereas his band mate Pete Trewavas adds that “it was such a
good vibe that year” and that “it never ceases to amaze him staring
over the crowd”. Of course, the night was also very memorable to the
fans: “Just to say WOW...... What a weekend and what an experience we
had!!!!” - Robert Mercieca (Malta). “What a convention!! What a vibe!!
Oh my goodness!!” - PM van der Kroft (Netherlands). “All the gigs were
excellent.” - Charlie Carnegie (UK) After the surprise success of the
2011 live release “Live From Cadogan Hall”, “A Sunday Night Above The
Rain” is able to hold up to the quality of that release and is even
able to exceed it. “A Sunday Night Above The Rain” provides the best
possible sound and glorious high defi nition vision. Simply said, it’s
one of the band’s finest releases so far. |