In February 1994 Marillion surprised many with the release of their dark and sprawling concept album, Brave. This ambitious double album charted at No.10 in the UK, making it the band’s seventh consecutive Top Ten album, a streak that began in 1983 with the group’s debut, Script for a Jester’s Tear.
On March, Parlophone release Brave: Deluxe Edition as a 4CD, both sets include a version of the original studio album newly remastered by renowned producer Steven Wilson, and – for the first time ever – a complete recording of the band’s March 1994 performance in Paris, which has been expanded with nine unreleased tracks. The CD/Blu-ray also features with the album’s original mix by producer Dave Meegan; plus 96/24 audio…
…of Steven Wilson’s remix of the album in stereo and 5.1. Also included are promo videos for the album’s singles, plus a new documentary about the album that includes concert footage and interviews with the band: singer Steve Hogarth, guitarist Steve Rothery, keyboardist Mark Kelly, bassist Pete Trewavas, and drummer Ian Mosley.
Both the CD/Blu-ray and vinyl versions of Brave are accompanied by illustrated booklets that recount the story behind the daring sound experiments that led to the album’s expansive atmospherics.
The live music on the sets highlights Marillion’s April 29, 1994 concert at La Cigale in Paris. Newly remixed by Michael Hunter, the music includes a performance of Brave in its entirety, which first appeared in 1996 on the band’s double live album, Made Again. Those recordings have been expanded with nine unreleased tracks, including live renditions of fan favorites like “No One Can,” “Easter,” “Waiting To Happen” and “Hooks In You.”
Since Brave was released nearly 25 years ago, Hogarth says appreciation for the album has grown steadily. “…it’s a slow burn – some things acquire a mythical status, and I think Brave deserves that.”
CD 1:
1. Bridge (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 02:58
2. Living With the Big Lie (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 06:44
3. Runaway (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 04:42
4. Goodbye to All That/Wave/Mad/The Opium Den/The Slide/Standing in the Swing (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 12:25
5 Hard As Love (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 06:45
6. The Hollow Man (2018 Steven Wilson Remix)04:08
7. Alone Again in the Lap of Luxury/Now Wash Your Hands (Medley) [2018 Steven Wilson Remix] 08:14
8. Paper Lies (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 05:51
9. Brave (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 07:53
10. The Great Escape/The Last of You/Fallin’ from the Moon (Medley) [2018 Steven Wilson Remix] 06:34
11. Made Again (2018 Steven Wilson Remix) 05:02
CD 2:
1. Bridge (Dave Meegan Mix) 02:52
2. Living With the Big Lie (Dave Meegan Mix) 06:46
3. Runaway (Dave Meegan Mix) 04:40
4. Goodbye to All That/Wave/Mad/The Opium Den/The Slide/Standing in the Swing (Medley) [Dave Meegan Mix] 12:26
5. Hard As Love (Dave Meegan Mix) 06:42
6. The Hollow Man (Dave Meegan Mix)04:07
7. Alone Again in the Lap of Luxury/Now Wash Your Hands (Medley) [Dave Meegan Mix] 08:13
8. Paper Lies (Dave Meegan Mix) 05:47
9. Brave (Dave Meegan Mix) 07:56
10. The Great Escape/The Last of You/Fallin’ from the Moon (Medley) [Dave Meegan Mix] 06:29
11. Made Again (Dave Meegan Mix) 05:01
CD 3:
1. River (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 02:02
2. Bridge (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 03:33
3. Living With the Big Lie (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 06:47
4. Runaway (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 04:45
5. Goodbye to All That (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 00:41
6. Wave (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 01:20
7. Mad (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 01:35
8. The Opium Den (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 02:25
9. The Slide (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 04:09
10. Standing in the Swing (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 02:10
11. Hard As Love (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 06:57
12. The Hollow Man (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 04:32
13. Alone Again in the Lap Of Luxury (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 06:44
14. Now Wash Your Hands (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2017 Michael Hunter Remix] 01:14
15. Paper Lies (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 05:26
16. Brave (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 08:46
17. The Great Escape/The Last of You/Fallin’ from the Moon (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 09:34
18. Made Again (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994) [2018 Michael Hunter Remix] 05:31
CD 4:
1. Cover My Eyes (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 04:02
2. Slainte Mhath (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 04:57
3. No One Can (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 04:49
4. Sympathy (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 03:32
5. Easter (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 06:17
6. Garden Party (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 07:18
7. Waiting to Happen (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 05:05
8. Hooks in You (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 02:46
9. The Space… (Live At La Cigale Theatre, Paris, 29th April 1994, 2018 Michael Hunter Remix) 07:11