| deleted user 21.02.2007 17:49 |
Hey Peeps, I have to write an essay on a significant event. I of course decided to do it on Queen so I need your guys' help. I have a few reasons in my head of why they were significant, but could you please make a list of other reaasons. Thanks Queenies! P.S. Could you also put your full name at the end of it, I need to cite you guys. Thanks! :D |
| Dan C. 21.02.2007 18:12 |
Two obvious ones would be the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' video, and Freddie's death. Not only were they important for the band, also the music world in general. |
| Penetration_Guru 21.02.2007 18:35 |
No I will not help with your homework. Ask your mother |
| Nathan 21.02.2007 19:21 |
Queen is significant in that they gave the music world some of the most well-known and best loved tunes of all time, such as We Will Rock You, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are The Champions and It's A Kind of Magic. |
| steven 35638 21.02.2007 21:07 |
Jimmy"Popeye"Doyle wrote: Queen is significant in that they gave the music world some of the most well-known and best loved tunes of all time, such as We Will Rock You, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are The Champions and It's A Kind of Magic.While I agree with your statement, it's hardly something that seperates Queen from all of their contemperaries (every major artist has their hits). Look at it this way, for such an assignment I would look for something unique, something that stands out. The idea of "Bohemian Rhapsody" being a significant part of their history is correct. However, that is only in the entertainment arena. What you're looking for is something relevant not only to the music world, but the world in general. Mentioned above the page by (an idea shared) two queenzoners was the influential impact that was given off due to Freddie Mercury's death. Within the rock world Freddie's death was a realization that AIDS was not only a threat to the people of Africa but to everybody. With this people of all ages took (let's hope so) better care of themselves...thus turning Freddie's death into something of a miracle. That's just one way to look at it. You can go off into so many different directions with the topic of Freddie Mercury's death. LeroyBrown11: Have fun with it, given the proper details this could turn out to be a wonderful essay. Good luck with it. My name you ask? Let's go with: Deacon John |
| The Real Wizard 21.02.2007 22:17 |
-Queen are the only band where all the members wrote a #1 song. I think that's a pretty key point. -They're the only band to have a song #1 in four different years... BoRhap in 75, 76, 91, 92. -They were a major influence on stadium rock, and the theatrical side of rock concerts. -They were one of the first western rock bands to play shows outside of Europe and North America. -They've been on the UK album charts longer than The Beatles. That's about all I can think of for now... |
| deleted user 21.02.2007 22:20 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: No I will not help with your homework. Ask your motherIf I'm going to ask anyone about Queen it's obviously going to be Queenzone users and unless my mom is one of them - not gonna happen ___________________________________ And thank you "Freddie" for wishing me good luck for the help. Why can't there be nicer people like you? |
| deleted user 22.02.2007 01:25 |
Thank you azzadude! I don't have to write it just yet, but I'm supposed to be doing "research" and interviews haha. I said to my teacher "I don't need to do research, it's all in here (i pointed to my head)" haha. Anyways I just went on the computer in the library and its all good - not that you needed to know that, i just thought it was funny. |
| Sweetie 22.02.2007 02:30 |
you've also got to talk about their BRILLIANT live shows, as well as how great a performer they all were/are (i dont think that made too much sense, but you know what I mean) and you've got to mention how GOD DAMN SEXY ROGER IS (and the Wild Raccoons) |
| Elizabeth Knightson 22.02.2007 03:52 |
Well I think you HAVE to talk about Brian and his Red Special (if that is not signigicant, what is?). Brian has brought a lot to music and guitar. Those guys liked to experiment in music, make new sound.... That's just an idea, I won't develop it: it's your work! |
| Atheïst 22.02.2007 07:46 |
Freddie was a very succesful imigrant. That might have had a good influence on other imigrants, but I am not sure. |
| bigV 22.02.2007 07:54 |
<font color=FF0033 face=symbol>Freddie wrote:I agree with you. Aside from money donated to charities, Queen have done an amazing job for AIDS awareness campaigns worldwide. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert has to be their greatest historic achievement. Up until then AIDS was something no one wanted to talk about. Freddie's death and the awareness campaign lead by the remaining members of Queen brought the world's attention to a global problem.Jimmy"Popeye"Doyle wrote: Queen is significant in that they gave the music world some of the most well-known and best loved tunes of all time, such as We Will Rock You, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are The Champions and It's A Kind of Magic.While I agree with your statement, it's hardly something that seperates Queen from all of their contemperaries (every major artist has their hits). Look at it this way, for such an assignment I would look for something unique, something that stands out. The idea of "Bohemian Rhapsody" being a significant part of their history is correct. However, that is only in the entertainment arena. What you're looking for is something relevant not only to the music world, but the world in general. Mentioned above the page by (an idea shared) two queenzoners was the influential impact that was given off due to Freddie Mercury's death. Within the rock world Freddie's death was a realization that AIDS was not only a threat to the people of Africa but to everybody. With this people of all ages took (let's hope so) better care of themselves...thus turning Freddie's death into something of a miracle. That's just one way to look at it. You can go off into so many different directions with the topic of Freddie Mercury's death. LeroyBrown11: Have fun with it, given the proper details this could turn out to be a wonderful essay. Good luck with it. My name you ask? Let's go with: Deacon John Quotable enough for you? ;) V. |
| Rotwang 22.02.2007 08:09 |
Queen has been in the Guiness Book of World Records for being the highest paid executives (I think around '77 or'78), having a song be number 1 on all music charts (Another One Bites The Dust), and highest attendance record. They always had the original members They all have respecive degrees They were the first rock band to score a movie They have one numerous awards for their music (Ivor Novello) I know I'm stating the obvious with these remarks but it's the only thing I could thing of off hand. Hope it helps. |
| Rotwang 22.02.2007 08:12 |
OOPS!! I meant to say they have WON numerous awards. Sorry. |
| August R. 22.02.2007 08:36 |
Jimmy"Popeye"Doyle wrote: Queen is significant in that they gave the music world some of the most well-known and best loved tunes of all time, such as We Will Rock You, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are The Champions and It's A Kind of Magic.WTF?! A Kind of Magic on that list??? Yet you omitted Bohemian Rhapsody?? Gimme a break... |
| Nathan 22.02.2007 09:04 |
August R. wrote:I do not hear Bohemian Rhapsody being played at an arena or anything like that. Do you?Jimmy"Popeye"Doyle wrote: Queen is significant in that they gave the music world some of the most well-known and best loved tunes of all time, such as We Will Rock You, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are The Champions and It's A Kind of Magic.WTF?! A Kind of Magic on that list??? Yet you omitted Bohemian Rhapsody?? Gimme a break... *gives you a break* |
| zaiga 22.02.2007 09:14 |
You're asking for a special Queen related event. An event is not a thing or a person, but a moment, a happening. I can think of a few, but I wonder whether they are special enough to write your essay about. You could write about the death of Freddie Mercury and what effect it had on the band, the music scene and the general public, especially since Freddie died of AIDS. You could write about the release of the single Bohemian Rhapsody and accompanying video, one of the first real music videos. How did the advent of the music video affect the music industry (think MTV, etc). You could write about Queen's performance on Live Aid. Why was this such a special performance, why were Queen considered the best that day? How did Live Aid affect people and what was Queen's role in it? |
| The Real Wizard 22.02.2007 09:39 |
Rotwang wrote: Queen has been in the Guiness Book of World Records [for the] highest attendance record.Can you elaborate on this one? August R. wrote: WTF?! A Kind of Magic on that list??? Yet you omitted Bohemian Rhapsody?? Gimme a break...A Kind Of Magic was #1 in about 20 more countries than BoRhap was. Most people (even Queen fans) don't know that. |
| bigV 22.02.2007 09:52 |
zaiga wrote: You could write about Queen's performance on Live Aid. Why was this such a special performance, why were Queen considered the best that day? How did Live Aid affect people and what was Queen's role in it?With regard to that, you may want to mention the story that Bob Geldof told on "Magic Years" about the man from Kuwait who called during Queen's performance and said that the people of Kuwait want to donate $1 000 000 (I think that was the amount). V. |
| August R. 22.02.2007 10:35 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Yes, I am aware of the chart success of AKOM around the world. Still, I don't consider AKOM as a song that makes Queen significant. AKOM is just a pop song (though a succesful one). It hasn't left its mark in the music history books. Bo Rhap on the other hand really made the difference in the popular music scene.August R. wrote: WTF?! A Kind of Magic on that list??? Yet you omitted Bohemian Rhapsody?? Gimme a break...A Kind Of Magic was #1 in about 20 more countries than BoRhap was. Most people (even Queen fans) don't know that. |
| you_rock_my_socks06 22.02.2007 11:29 |
These are some of the points I wrote on my Freddie essay. -Queen have the highest record of people ever attending a pop concert. -Their song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been recorded as number 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records as the top song of all time. -Their performance for Live Aid has been recorded as the greatest performance ever performed by any artist. |
| Another queen fanatic 23.02.2007 14:31 |
Dont forget the greatest hits vol. 1, the most successful album in the UK The fact that We Will ROck You has become more than a song, it is entwined with our culture, everyone knows the chorus, even people who never heard of queen Also remember the number of bands they have influenced, for a small list look at those who performed at the freddie mercury tribute concert Dont forget songs such as the show must go on and no one but you. to be honest you've picked an easy topic as Queen is one of the most signifcant musicians of the 21st century, and while people say micheal jackson and the beetles were more influentual, ask them do they know the words to any of their songs as they do to we will rock you? |
| August R. 24.02.2007 06:34 |
d1j2m3 wrote: while people say micheal jackson and the beetles were more influentual, ask them do they know the words to any of their songs as they do to we will rock you?She loves you yeh yeh yeh! Now, that wasn't so hard :) |
| Another queen fanatic 25.02.2007 12:34 |
My sitty teenager friends who think good music who think the only music is heavy music, and thus the majority of the non-chav teenage population would not know the words, is what I meant. Besides what song was that off? |
| steven 35638 25.02.2007 12:46 |
d1j2m3 wrote: My sitty teenager friends who think good music who think the only music is heavy music, and thus the majority of the non-chav teenage population would not know the words, is what I meant. Besides what song was that off?You've got to be kidding me. |
| The Real Wizard 26.02.2007 13:58 |
you_rock_my_socks06 wrote: These are some of the points I wrote on my Freddie essay. -Queen have the highest record of people ever attending a pop concert. -Their song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been recorded as number 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records as the top song of all time. -Their performance for Live Aid has been recorded as the greatest performance ever performed by any artist.Actually, all three of those claims are wrong. The highest Queen attendance was 250,000 in Rio, while Simon and Garfunkel played to twice that number in NY's Central Park in '81 (and that's still not the highest). There is no "top song of all time". This is an opinion thing. Same goes for Live Aid. Those are not facts. |
| Boy Thomas Raker 26.02.2007 14:31 |
Without them, there would be no Queenzone. |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 26.02.2007 18:44 |
<font color=FF0033 face=symbol>Freddie wrote:you've got to be kidding me-written by Ringo?d1j2m3 wrote: My sitty teenager friends who think good music who think the only music is heavy music, and thus the majority of the non-chav teenage population would not know the words, is what I meant. Besides what song was that off?You've got to be kidding me. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 26.02.2007 20:15 |
Boy Thomas Raker wrote: Without them, there would be no Queenzone. |
| Rho-d Berth 27.02.2007 08:24 |
I think that the 3 most well-known pop songs are Queen songs. (Not talking about biggest hits but about most well known songs) - We are the champions - We will rock you - Bohemian Rhapsody |
| The Real Wizard 27.02.2007 11:58 |
Miami Vice wrote: I hate to differ with Sir GH, but Queens concert at Morumbi stadium, Sao Paulo Brazil in 1981 had a PAYING audience of 131,000.Which was a world record at the time for a single act.That I know and agree with, pastor - but that's not the wording they used: Queen have the highest record of people ever attending a pop concert.Quite different wording, and potentially misleading to someone who doesn't know their history like you or I. |