Alternative Weekend: More Marillion

2 days ago

I often find it's rinse and repeat to get something to sink in. When a song is eighteen minutes long then this can be quite trying. On the odd occasion, the first listen sparks something in my head, but that's as rare as hen's teeth.

Take Raider II which clocks in at 23 minutes. Difficult music, you could say that? Being a Steven Wilson song, I normally have little problems, but this behemoth of long songs does not strike my chords no matter how many times I listen to it.

Marillion – Grendal (Script for a Jester's Tear – 1983)

I have been a fan of Marillion for what seems like forever. During the nineties, I started listening to "Misplaced Childhood" in earnest while driving to a car boot sale.

The memory is still with me, and it always triggers my journey to Clitheroe, Lancashire for some reason when I hear the likes of Blind Curve, a particularly intense bleak string of songs strung together to form a lengthy suite.

Grendal has been another "Raider II", but I was determined to break the mould and for me to 'get it'. So many speak its praises so I figured it had to be my mental music block playing games again.

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Today I am working from home (yeah it's Sunday I know), so it will be Grendal all day or until something happens.

My dull-witted musical brain has already picked up some sections that sound promising, such as at 14 minutes when the band are trying their best to pull an 'Apocalypse in 9/8', which is a late part in the 'Suppers Ready' suite from Genesis’s, 1972 highly regarded 'Foxtrot'.

While the mentioned part is distinctly superior to Grendals' obvious plagiarism attempt, it still has its merits. Ripping part of Foxtrot off is highly commendable, and it’s suitably different enough for the lawsuits not to start flying.

Marillion – Hotel Hobbies (Clutching at Straws – 1987)

Fish claims 'Clutching at Straws' was the band's finest moment and most accomplished work. While I have listened at length to the album, I have found it patchy at best with a few memorable tracks, apart from the singles released such as "Incommunicado".

"Hotel Hobbies" has some fabulous work from the hugely talented Steve Rothery which brought it to my attention. I am a sucker for guitar solos and this one delivers and also truncates quite abruptly as it's supposed to merge into the next track.

They used to do that a lot, and not just this band.

For me, Fish's last contribution to Marillion doesn't come close to that of "Misplaced Childhood" and that showed in the sales performance. Could it be that there's more to be found on this album?

Perhaps I should put the whole thing on automatic replay.

Marillion – Fugazi (Fugazi – 1984)

Why is it nobody mentions Marillion’s second album? Was it so bad that it’s best forgotten?

I for one have tended to ignore it much like everyone else, yet it pulled at me. Fish was the singer so there must be something good amongst those seven tracks which make up the album.

The title track I have heard several times for one reason or another but just like Grendal it never struck a chord. Had the band been cursed with the dreaded second album plague?

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Now I have two songs for my brain to register while on 'standby' at work which is tuning into proper work due to a few niggles within a project upgrade.

Fugazi is not as long as Grendal so if there’s something of interest in there, I would say… oh ten listens will do it.

The one sounds less like typical progressive music, but it's far from the mainstream and am I hearing some folk overtures as well as what sounds like a marching band right at the death.

I do believe something is happening…

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@steevc 79

2 days ago

I think my sister bought Script and that was my first exposure to Marillion. She's a little younger than me, but was more into music back then. This is the only one of their records I bought.

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Grendel occupies one side of this 12". I have not listened to it in a while, but may put it on later.

Track list

As I've mentioned to you I saw them live on the Misplaced Childhood tour. I think it was at the NEC and we were at the back of the hall.

Someone I used to work with met Fish when he played at her Uni and she ended up help him look at some local properties as he was looking to move.

Have you seen this old documentary about their road crew?

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@slobberchops 82

2 days ago

Have you seen this old documentary about their road crew?

No, but after watching it... I would not want to be a road crew man, too much hard work!

I think my sister bought Script and that was my first exposure to Marillion.

Your sister has great taste, it seems she was your trigger for the band. Now what made you pick up that 12', flip it and play the 'B' side. I never did when I bought singles?

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@steevc 79

2 days ago

I was a nerdy teen getting into prog. Of course I was going to listen to a long song! 😁

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@slobberchops 82

2 days ago

After listening to Fugazi around 8 times, its sinking in and I am getting it. Love the folky style influence at the end, another throwback to early Genesis and Gabriel.. and yet totally different.

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@steevc 79

2 days ago

When I first heard Big Big Train I immediately thought of Genesis and they even had the flute. I'm reading a biography of King Crimson. So much pioneering music came out of the UK around 1970.

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@slobberchops 82

2 days ago

You know I did try 'English Electric', but again it didnt have much effect. Only the amazing 'The Underfall Yard' has hit me, and I have had to stop playing this as don't want to overplay it.

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@bpcvoter1 -11

1 day ago

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Key Question:
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You claim to care about Hive’s health but profit from its exploitation:

Burned Tokens: A drop in the ocean compared to your scam farm earnings.
Curation Rewards: Your 5,100 HP in 20 days comes from fraudulent voting—not genuine engagement.

The Irony:
You accuse others of harming Hive while you’re one of its biggest parasites.

4. Why This Matters for Hive

Scam farms like @buildawhale:

Steal rewards from honest creators.
Centralize power in the hands of a few.
Drive away old and new users with toxic spam.

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@themarkymark’s actions are part of a larger pattern of abuse by top accounts. See our full exposés.

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Stop pretending to care about Hive. Your curation rewards from scam farms expose your true priorities.

To the Community:

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@themarkymark:
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Meta Description:
Bilpcoin documents @jacobtothe’s relentless downvoting of exposés while ignoring @themarkymark and @buildawhale’s ongoing scam farms. The blockchain reveals the truth they fear.

To @jacobtothe:

You’re still at it—downvoting our posts while ignoring the 2.4M Hive power scam farm your friends run. Let’s break down your latest suppression tactics and the corruption you protect.

1. The Downvote Diary: Your Latest Attacks

Your voting activity speaks louder than your words. Here’s what you and your cronies did today:

@bpcvoter1’s -15% Downvote on “remember-us-keni-bpc-ai-music”
@bpcvoter1’s -10% Downvotes on “poisoned-roots-mc-franko” and “paper-tigers-mc-franko”
@zirochka’s 10% Upvote on “re-jacobtothe-sst5dn” (A rare ally? Or a distraction?)

Full Log: https://peakd.com/@jacobtothe/activities

2. The Scam Farm You Protect: @buildawhale’s 2.4M Grift

You downvote us but stay silent on @buildawhale’s scam farm—funded by @blocktrades and operated by @themarkymark. Here’s what you’re hiding:

Delegations Fraud:
@blocktrades delegates 2,341,581 HP to @buildawhale—97% of its power. Wallet Proof.
Result? A bot army farming rewards and downvoting while honest creators starve.
Daily Spam:
Check @buildawhale’s comments—AI-generated garbage flooding the platform.

3. The Hypocrisy: “ @Freedom” on Hive?

You claim Hive is a @meritocracy, yet:

Good content gets downvoted (e.g., our exposés).
Scam farms get upvotes and delegations.

Example:

@themarkymark’s alts (e.g., @punkteam) farm rewards while he silences critics. Audit Here.

4. Why You Fear the Truth

Your downvotes aren’t about “quality”—they’re about control. You protect scam farms because:

They Profit You: Curation rewards flow to your network.
They Silence Dissent: Downvotes bury investigations into your corruption.
They Maintain Power: A centralized cabal (you, @themarkymark, @blocktrades) decides who “succeeds” on Hive.

5. The Community’s Wake-Up Call

Hive deserves better than this. Ask yourself:

Why does @blocktrades delegate millions to scam farms?
Why do @jacobtothe and @themarkymark downvote truth-tellers but promote spam?
Why hasn’t Hive’s leadership stopped this abuse?

Evidence to Share:

Call to Action: Stop the Corruption

Investigate: Follow the links above.
Demand Accountability: Tag witnesses and leaders—ask why scam farms thrive.
Join Bilpcoin: We’re fighting for transparency. Every share of this post helps.

#HiveBlockchain #DownvoteCartel #ScamFarmsExposed #BlockchainTruth #Bilpcoin

Downvote all you want, @jacobtothe. The blockchain doesn’t forget, and neither do we. Keep protecting scammers—we’ll keep exposing them.

Sincerely,
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"The Scam Farm Kingpin: @themarkymark’s 2.4M Hive Power Grift Exposed"

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin reveals how @themarkymark and @buildawhale scam Hive through massive delegations, bot networks, and downvote abuse. The data is clear—this is a money-printing scheme, not community-building.

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Let’s dive into the cold, hard facts from @buildawhale’s wallet:

Staked HIVE (HP):
- Total: 2,405,512.978 HP (~$63,931.240 USD).
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- Remaining: 13 weeks of scheduled withdrawals.
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@themarkymark claims to care about Hive, yet his actions tell a different story:

The Bot Army:
- 1,000+ Alt Accounts: Siphoning rewards through low-effort spam posts and self-votes.
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Downvote-as-a-Weapon:
- Targeting Critics: Silencing truth-tellers while protecting scam farms.
- Evidence Here: @themarkymark’s activity log shows consistent downvotes against honest creators.
The “Money Printer” Lie:
- BuildaWhale’s APR: 12.99%? More like 100% BS. This isn’t about rewards—it’s about exploiting Hive’s system to enrich himself and his allies.

The Blockchain Exposes Everything

Every transaction, delegation, and downvote is public. Let’s connect the dots:

@blocktrades’ Role:
Why does he delegate 2.3M HP to @buildawhale? Is this a coincidence, or is he complicit in the scam?
The Pattern:
- Step 1: Amass power through delegations.
- Step 2: Use bot networks to farm rewards.
- Step 3: Downvote competitors and critics into oblivion.
The Truth Hurts:
@themarkymark’s power-down schedule reveals he’s liquidating assets while maintaining control. This isn’t community stewardship—it’s a cash grab.

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This isn’t just about one scammer—it’s about systemic corruption:

Centralized Power:
A handful of bad actors control Hive’s rewards, stifling innovation and driving away creators.
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Step 3: Demand answers from Hive’s leadership:
Why is @blocktrades delegating millions to a known scam farm?

Conclusion: It’s Over for the Scammers
@themarkymark, @buildawhale, and their enablers can downvote us all they want, but transactions don’t lie. The blockchain reveals their greed, hypocrisy, and abuse.

To the scammers: Power down, walk away, and let Hive thrive without you.

To the community: The truth is out. Now it’s time to act.

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"Exposed: The Downvote Cartel & Scam Farms Plaguing Hive Blockchain"

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin uncovers coordinated downvote abuse and scam farming operations by @jacobtothe, @themarkymark, and @buildawhale. Learn how these actions harm Hive and why transparency is critical.

The Downvote Cartel’s Latest Suppression Tactics

Hive’s promise of decentralization is under threat by a network of bad actors using coordinated downvotes to silence critics. Recent activity from accounts like @bpcvoter3, @bpcvoter2, and @bpcvoter1 reveals a pattern of downvote abuse targeting posts that expose corruption:

Examples of Suppression:
- “to-jacobtothe-and-associated-accounts” downvoted -10% by @bpcvoter3.
- “uncovering-suspicious-activity-on-the-hive-blockchain…” downvoted -15% by @bpcvoter3.
- “snake-trail-lady-zaza-bpc-ai-music” downvoted -10% by @bpcvoter1.

Why This Matters:
These downvotes aren’t random—they’re calculated attacks to suppress dissent. Check @jacobtothe’s activity log to see his relentless targeting of truth-tellers.

@jacobtothe: Silence Over Accountability

@jacobtothe claims to care about Hive but consistently downvotes investigations into his associates. His actions:

Ignoring Evidence:
No rebuttal to Bilpcoin’s audits—just silence and downvotes.
Enabling Scam Farms:
Linked to @buildawhale, a known scam farm that exploits Hive’s reward system.
Hypocrisy Unveiled:
He lectures others about “good behavior” while protecting accounts that abuse the platform.

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https://hive.blog/hive-163521/@bpcvoter3/analyzing-buildawhale-s-hive-transactions-and-power-delegations

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https://hive.blog/hive-133987/@bpcvoter3/uncovering-suspicious-activity-analyzing-adm-s-transactions-on-the-hive-blockchain

https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-we-noticed-you-ve-downvoted-all-of-our-posts-from-today-care-to-explain-what-the-issue-is-were-our-posts-too

https://peakd.com/@jacobtothe/activities

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https://hive.blog/hive-126152/@bpcvoter2/dear-jacobtothe-we-noticed-you-ve-downvoted-all-of-our-posts-from-today-care-to-explain-what-the-issue-is-were-our-posts-too

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@hivepope 51

about 20 hours ago (Edited)

The above account is under a Writ of Excommunication. They remain unrepentant despite numerous warnings against their sins of spam, bearing false witness, and misuse of artificial intelligence. They have refused wise counsel and instruction to better behavior. They plead ignorance to the cause of their falling reputation, and ask questions about downvotes which have been answered on innumerable occasions already. Until they seek absolution, they are to be shunned by the community.

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@bpcvoter1 -11

1 day ago

“@themarkymark’s 5.1K Hive Power Curation Scam: How Scam Farms Exploit Hive’s Reward System”

Meta Description:
Bilpcoin uncovers @themarkymark’s curation rewards from the Buildawhale scam farm—over 5,100 HP in 20 days. The blockchain reveals his exploitation of Hive’s ecosystem.