Acoustic Masterpiece

With "Live from Cadogan Hall" Marillion supply from another live album. The album was produced as part of the Less is more "tour. Less should therefore more highly. The songs should be presented acoustically. Marillionsongs acoustically? Is that even possible. Yes, and how. For the old songs from the Fish era, had Fish the already repeatedly demonstrated (see Accoustic Sessions and / or Communion). Also in the H-era experiments were already undertaken in this regard (see Unplugged at the Walls appeared, however, only the band's own label).

So now a new attempt. And this can be regarded as very successful. The song was really breathed new life into. And was really stingy with anything. Less can actually be more just. So Mark Kelly plays some songs xylophone instead of keyboards - particularly outstanding at Interior Lulu. Steve Rothery attacks against occasionally but the electric guitar, what the total picture but rather increases. H is perfect for voice and gives the whole a special touch. Rounding out all the usual excellent rhythm work of men Trewavas us Mosley. They will play only songs from the H-phase - and that's a good thing. I like H's voice a lot, but only when the material that was co-developed by him. The Fish Classic are welcome to rest in peace, because there is plenty of material from the period thereafter.

CD1 contains in full the pieces, which were represented on the album "Less is more". Special Anspieltipps (if required): the aforementioned Interior Lulu, 21st Century, or even Hard as Love. The latter (in original on Brave) was completely turned inside out, as explained in its H announcer. From an angry little song was a pretty ballad. Alone it becomes clear how much creativity the band has put in the new versions.

CD2 then contains a small best of "selection from more than 20 years joint work. Some came from albums for Less is more" less consideration was given. With beautiful, Easter and Estonia there are also still songs that belong unbesteitbar the classics. These are presented in the acoustic garb and shine in new splendor. The whole is then covered with a Abschlossen - through intensive public participation - Long version of Three Minute Boy ".

Overall a very quiet album that has the live atmosphere of the evening very well captured. Who knows Marillion and stands on good handmade music can be accessed safely. As an introduction to the world of Marillionmusik I can Although highly recommended, however, by pointing out that the material in the original completely different sound and can not be compared Marillion in dieer form with what they do otherwise, and certainly not with what they have done in the period 1982 to 1988 (but which is also not up for discussion).