Marillion's Historic Performance at Leysin Festival 1987: Rare Footage Revealed
Marillion headlined the first Leysin Festival in 1987, held at Centre des Sports in Lesyin, Switzerland. Recently, the festival organizers released rare footage of the band's performance from their Clutching At Straws tour. The film captures 90 minutes of previously unseen, high-quality footage from the show, shot just before the release of their single "Sugar Mice" and a week before their concert in Loreley, Germany. The setlist includes popular tracks like "Kayleigh" and "Lavender," showcasing the band's musical prowess during that era.
Despite the success of their album Clutching At Straws, tensions within the band were high during the tour. Frontman Fish revealed that the group was not getting along, leading to a strained atmosphere on the tour bus. This discord eventually led to Fish's departure from the band a year later. The Leysin performance captures a significant moment in Marillion's history, showcasing their music and the challenges they faced as a group.
The setlist from the Leysin Festival includes iconic songs like "Slainte Mhath," "Assassing," "Sugar Mice," and "Kayleigh," among others. This rare footage offers fans a glimpse into Marillion's live performance during the Clutching At Straws era, highlighting the band's musical talent and the dynamics within the group at that time. The release of this archive film provides a unique opportunity for fans to experience Marillion's historic performance at the Leysin Festival in 1987.