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The forum will never become active again but it's available for fulltext search. All the posts since late 2004 (except for spam)
are here and I'd like to remind you some of the best discussions. John S Stuart's posts about the Queen catalogue, Thor Arnold's
posts about Freddie's life and Barry Mitchell's or Justin Shirley-Smith's interesting contributions are available here).
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17 discussions started by 'mattsmith'
Royalties..... - Is it likely that Steve Howe and Fred Mandel recei... by
mattsmith on
05.09.2011
Self made? I don't think so........check it out - Hello everyone.
Looking through youtube for cove... by
mattsmith on
15.02.2010
Gary Mullen Set List.... - Does anyone know what range of songs Gary Mullen d... by
mattsmith on
11.04.2007
Question for Aric - Just listening to your covers in the stage of cham... by
mattsmith on
20.01.2007
Any QZ'ers in Queen videos?? - It is a well known fact that in some of Queens mus... by
mattsmith on
09.08.2006
stage of champions link....please fix - Can the link for the "Days of our lives"... by
mattsmith on
29.07.2006
Queen with an orchestra.... - Ive heard of a few famous bands/singers to play a ... by
mattsmith on
27.07.2006
Return of the champions - days of our lives - In the original two choruses, Brian provides Roger... by
mattsmith on
03.07.2006
any fans able to....? - Are any musically talented fans from QZ brave enou... by
mattsmith on
30.04.2006
Queen + PR - Innuendo? - With the 6 fantastic musicians and vocalists on to... by
mattsmith on
26.12.2005
Request: Innuendo Covers - Does anyone have any decent cover versions of the ... by
mattsmith on
16.11.2005
Innuendo EPK - Could someone please post the Innuendo EPK in Rapi... by
mattsmith on
25.10.2005
innuendo covers?? - Does anyone have or know where i can find any vers... by
mattsmith on
16.10.2005
REQUEST:More karaoke mp3's - Ive just downloaded the Days Of Our Lives karaoke ... by
mattsmith on
09.08.2005
REQUEST: Queen karaoke mp3's - Can anyone get hold of more Queen karaoke Mp3's.
... by
mattsmith on
09.08.2005
tribute bands....... - Whats the best Queen tribute band any of you have ... by
mattsmith on
05.08.2005
best tribute bands...... - I recently saw Magic - a kind of queen perform at ... by
mattsmith on
05.08.2005 124 posts by user 'mattsmith'
Royalties..... -
Is it likely that Steve Howe and Fred Mandel recei... by
mattsmith on
05.09.2011
Roger's Snare -
Haven't actually seen the snare you are talking ab... by
mattsmith on
12.07.2011
Bohemian Rhapsody Structure Help! -
Check out the Queen songs website, im sure it has ... by
mattsmith on
10.03.2010
Question about Freddie's singing voice range -
Isn't it great that a sensible question can receiv... by
mattsmith on
20.02.2010
Self made? I don't think so........check it out -
Hello everyone.
Looking through youtube for cove... by
mattsmith on
15.02.2010
What are some of the drum sets that Roger Taylor Used -
The best live drum sound I think was at the Bejart... by
mattsmith on
12.04.2009
Your thoughts on Gimme The Prize -
I like it, great heavy rocker with an awesome voca... by
mattsmith on
22.03.2009
Im trying to learn the bo rhap solo -
I'll go with that Raf.
I'm a keyboard/synth pla... by
mattsmith on
19.02.2009
Im trying to learn the bo rhap solo -
I would also reccommend downloading a midi player ... by
mattsmith on
19.02.2009
Who wrote Innuendo? -
Would have been interesting to hear what the song ... by
mattsmith on
07.01.2009
Fahrenheit - Queen Covers -
Im no singer, believe me!
A basic knowledge su... by
mattsmith on
13.12.2008
Fahrenheit - Queen Covers -
For me, listening to that was extremely painful.
... by
mattsmith on
13.12.2008
Opening Song -
Wow, that was a really constructive reply. Well do... by
mattsmith on
24.11.2008
Opening Song -
Queen + pr should open their shows with Innuendo, ... by
mattsmith on
24.11.2008
Rate this Crazy Little Thing Called Love cover/attempt -
Being very honest (sorry), this seems to be a very... by
mattsmith on
10.11.2008
Newcastle tomorrow -
Yeah, with any luck they will crank out the entire... by
mattsmith on
03.11.2008
Poll: What is the best Queen Tribute Band -
Magic - A kind of Queen.
Didnt try to look or ac... by
mattsmith on
30.09.2008
What is Missing from Cosmos Rocks -
It's missing an audacious, typically Queen track.
... by
mattsmith on
23.09.2008
FAVORITE 3 SONGS FROM NEW ALBUM -
1.Time to shine
2. C-Lebrity
3. Through the nigh... by
mattsmith on
21.09.2008
New Fan Cover: TMLWKY by Adam Baboolal and friends -
Now ive listened to it again, I think it's the ton... by
mattsmith on
20.05.2008
New Fan Cover: TMLWKY by Adam Baboolal and friends -
Nicely done!
I quite liked the little bit of harm... by
mattsmith on
20.05.2008
New Fan Cover: Dan McCord - Love Of My Life -
I like this version.
Not a direct copy of the ori... by
mattsmith on
22.02.2008
Queen Instrumental Version you'd love to hear -
I have a complete instrumental version of Innuendo... by
mattsmith on
31.01.2008
In The Lap Of The Gods Revisited -
Waste of time!! What a load of crap!... by
mattsmith on
23.12.2007
Voting for INNUENDO and/or HEADLONG on the setlist -
Both please!!
What great additions to a set they ... by
mattsmith on
19.12.2007
What is your favorite line from a Queen song? -
If there's a god or any kind of justice under the ... by
mattsmith on
22.07.2007
Freddie's voice change - period 90-91 -
Heaven for everyone was on Made in heaven, not Inn... by
mattsmith on
29.04.2007
Piano Help Please -
http://queen.shanemcdonald.org/queen-tabs.html
... by
mattsmith on
23.04.2007
Gary Mullen Set List.... -
Thanks to everyone else who replied, and so prompt... by
mattsmith on
12.04.2007
Gary Mullen Set List.... -
Not a drummer by trade, although i can play drums ... by
mattsmith on
12.04.2007
Gary Mullen Set List.... -
Does anyone know what range of songs Gary Mullen d... by
mattsmith on
11.04.2007
keyboards -
I have the Korg PA1x, professional arranger.
Two ... by
mattsmith on
07.04.2007
What if Queen were still together in 2007? -
If Queen were still together in 2007, they would h... by
mattsmith on
01.03.2007
Question for Aric -
Just listening to your covers in the stage of cham... by
mattsmith on
20.01.2007
Hello -
Im quite surprised that Thomas Quinn hasn't clicke... by
mattsmith on
13.01.2007
Queen Gregorian Chants -
i have managed to accquire a couple of the tracks ... by
mattsmith on
07.01.2007
Freddie's voice would fitt -
*Being hyperthetical here*
If Freddie had recorde... by
mattsmith on
05.01.2007
Queen Drums -
Queen songs for fills, Possibly:
Now im here - ... by
mattsmith on
25.12.2006
What happened to Jim Hutton? -
Jim Hutton actually grew a beard, turned english, ... by
mattsmith on
11.12.2006
MAGIC -
I saw them last year, and am going to see them aga... by
mattsmith on
16.11.2006
Brian May or Jimmy Page -
Ooh, Mattias, touched a nerve did I??
Its a shame... by
mattsmith on
16.11.2006
Brian May or Jimmy Page -
Mattias May, to me you seem to be full of shit!
A... by
mattsmith on
16.11.2006
John Deacon will be involved in Freddie Mercury - The Movie -
John has retired from the music industry, not from... by
mattsmith on
11.11.2006
My idea for Queen's Bass situation. -
Queen has no "Bass situation".
Danny Mi... by
mattsmith on
29.10.2006
So who thinks this new album will be any good??? -
I am hoping that the new album will be good.
Rath... by
mattsmith on
26.10.2006
We Are The Champions -
This post refers to a tribute band called
Magic ... by
mattsmith on
05.10.2006
Best Queen music video. -
The Miracle - Great idea, and well performed.
I... by
mattsmith on
02.10.2006
I Sung A Queen Song -
A brave attempt i think.
Not horrendous but not g... by
mattsmith on
27.09.2006
THEY CAN'T LIVE IN THE PAST -
Brian and Roger are completely within their rights... by
mattsmith on
02.09.2006
Are You Doing Anything To Celebrate Freddie's Big 60th Birthday? -
Correction: It WOULD have been Freddie's 60th on 5... by
mattsmith on
31.08.2006
Any QZ'ers in Queen videos?? -
It is a well known fact that in some of Queens mus... by
mattsmith on
09.08.2006
What if Freddie was a flying horse? -
This thread is a sattelite, its out of control....... by
mattsmith on
08.08.2006
ANNOUNCE (perhaps) RARE 5 seconds from "Freddie wiping ass tape" -
Who ever started this thread, you are properly ful... by
mattsmith on
04.08.2006
What if Freddie..... -
What if
What if
What if
What if
What if
What ... by
mattsmith on
02.08.2006
What do people think of McFlys attempt of Dont Stop Me Now? -
I can't believe that so many of you "Queen Fa... by
mattsmith on
02.08.2006
stage of champions link....please fix -
Still the link is not working.
If this site has a... by
mattsmith on
01.08.2006
sheet music for borhap -
Queen Greatest Hits music book.
Notation for pian... by
mattsmith on
30.07.2006
stage of champions link....please fix -
Can the link for the "Days of our lives"... by
mattsmith on
29.07.2006
Queen with an orchestra.... -
We haven't had Freddies live vocal for 15 years un... by
mattsmith on
27.07.2006
Queen with an orchestra.... -
Ive heard of a few famous bands/singers to play a ... by
mattsmith on
27.07.2006
scandal? -
I actually love the song, especially the bridge an... by
mattsmith on
24.07.2006
Brian; a maths teacher -
Was anyone actually going to attempt to answer thi... by
mattsmith on
20.07.2006
A close second to Queen -
Without a doubt, Led Zeppelin.
Plant, Page and Bo... by
mattsmith on
13.07.2006
ALL Time 5 favorite songs. -
Composer: Freddie - Genius
1. Innuendo
2. Dont... by
mattsmith on
11.07.2006
Return of the champions - days of our lives -
Thanks for the thought.
It was also interesting ... by
mattsmith on
03.07.2006
Return of the champions - days of our lives -
In the original two choruses, Brian provides Roger... by
mattsmith on
03.07.2006
disturbing...wax figures -
Some people are interested in the ending of AIDS. ... by
mattsmith on
01.07.2006
Need help with a song, this is a toughy -
Save me?
Piano verses and relatively high in voca... by
mattsmith on
23.06.2006
What's your favourite song ? -
Innuendo... by
mattsmith on
23.06.2006
John Deacon's whereabouts -
To correct a mistake, YES there was such thing as ... by
mattsmith on
04.06.2006
John Deacon's whereabouts -
Also made an appearance at that french ballet in 1... by
mattsmith on
04.06.2006
Freddies door? -
CAR CHILD RIFF,
LOL!!!
Cliff Richard isn't gay ... by
mattsmith on
25.05.2006
any fans able to....? -
Thanks for the reply, but im not so sure that a vi... by
mattsmith on
02.05.2006
if i met roger taylor and brian may -
'73 or '75, lets not split hairs!!... by
mattsmith on
01.05.2006
any fans able to....? -
Are any musically talented fans from QZ brave enou... by
mattsmith on
30.04.2006
Your Favorite Lyric -
"If there's a God or any kind of justice unde... by
mattsmith on
23.04.2006
Freddie's Death proves one thing. -
Brian and Roger are honouring Freddie by still usi... by
mattsmith on
12.04.2006
Discussing AI Contestant Performances (Spoilers) -
What parts, or part of Innuendo was sung?
First, ... by
mattsmith on
12.04.2006
Queen - It's A Kind Of Magic -
There is a tribute band called Magic - a kind of q... by
mattsmith on
07.04.2006
making of scandal -
I believe he said both.
If you have the Wembley '... by
mattsmith on
31.03.2006
SETLIST POLL ----> FOR BRIAN, ROGER and PAUL -
INNUENDO - Roger on lead vox as well as the skins.... by
mattsmith on
28.03.2006
Innuendo has not been played yet!!! -
Brian May
Roger Taylor
Paul Rodgers
Spike Edney... by
mattsmith on
27.03.2006
When are they going to play Headlong? -
I think that maybe Brian and Rogers favourites are... by
mattsmith on
23.03.2006
Queen -
Including you darlin?... by
mattsmith on
20.03.2006
Queen -
I didn't want to argue with Serry in any way, I wo... by
mattsmith on
20.03.2006
Queen -
Touche!... by
mattsmith on
20.03.2006
Queen -
If this person wants to say Queen rule, then dont ... by
mattsmith on
19.03.2006
New JD interviw? -
John can do whatever he wants.
There is NOTHING a... by
mattsmith on
14.03.2006
What is Queen's funniest /cutest music video...to you?... -
I want to break free: The look on john's face as h... by
mattsmith on
20.02.2006
what are you listening to right now? -
Kashmir - led zeppelin... by
mattsmith on
19.02.2006
Queen + Paul Rodgers -
Freddie would be saying
" Just because ive p... by
mattsmith on
18.02.2006
Queen + Paul Rodgers -
The Queen + Paul Rodgers tour is a GREAT way to ke... by
mattsmith on
18.02.2006
Over or under 30? -
22, Innuendo.... by
mattsmith on
14.02.2006
Queen top 10 -
1. Innuendo
2. Bohemian rhapsody
3. The show mus... by
mattsmith on
12.02.2006
Favorite parts of a song -
Innuendo - Snare roll, instrumental start before f... by
mattsmith on
10.02.2006
RANK THE MEMBERS OF QUEEN -
1. Freddie: Charisma, Vocals, harmonies, keyboards... by
mattsmith on
28.01.2006
Get over Roger Talor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Maybe it is because you are 13 years old dear.
Wh... by
mattsmith on
13.01.2006
what is your fave song by queen (band or solo work) -
Innuendo
Death on two legs
Show must go on
Moth... by
mattsmith on
13.01.2006
Me playing: I Want It All -
Apparently a tough song to play, that one.
Great ... by
mattsmith on
12.01.2006
LOST Rhapsody -
Classic! Great comedy along with the chessiest ver... by
mattsmith on
08.01.2006
Roger played Bass on Sheer Heart Attack? -
Just a question.
As John wrote i want to break fr... by
mattsmith on
30.12.2005
Queen + PR - Innuendo? -
For what reasons would people NOT want to see Innu... by
mattsmith on
28.12.2005
Queen + PR - Innuendo? -
With the 6 fantastic musicians and vocalists on to... by
mattsmith on
26.12.2005
bohemian rhapsody -
Bohemian Rhapsody deserves any hype or credit it g... by
mattsmith on
24.11.2005
Request: Innuendo Covers -
Does anyone have any decent cover versions of the ... by
mattsmith on
16.11.2005
favorite video -
1. Innuendo
2. The Miracle
3. I want to break fr... by
mattsmith on
06.11.2005
TMLWKY (duett mix) -
I quite like it.
It's a great song anyway, and no... by
mattsmith on
01.11.2005
In The Lap of The Gods... regular or revisited? -
Revisited for sure.
Everyone can sing along.
It'... by
mattsmith on
30.10.2005
When do you listen/watch Queen? -
If it was aimed at the starter of the topic, then ... by
mattsmith on
28.10.2005
When do you listen/watch Queen? -
Too many people in here are arrogant and give need... by
mattsmith on
28.10.2005
Innuendo EPK -
Could someone please post the Innuendo EPK in Rapi... by
mattsmith on
25.10.2005
Favourite Queen Guitar Solo -
show must go on
Not very easy to play either
Gen... by
mattsmith on
24.10.2005
TRIBUTE BANDS (QUEEN) -
I saw Magic - A Kind Of Queen about this time last... by
mattsmith on
24.10.2005
Innuendo - Robert Plant -
Im thinking that with his vocal range and style of... by
mattsmith on
21.10.2005
Describe Queen in One Word -
Queen in one word....
GENIUS... by
mattsmith on
21.10.2005
innuendo covers?? -
Does anyone have or know where i can find any vers... by
mattsmith on
16.10.2005
Please don't buy ROTC CD or DVD -
Queen are still alive and touring with paul rodger... by
mattsmith on
13.10.2005
bohemion piano -
I chose not to cross my hands when playing bohemia... by
mattsmith on
27.09.2005
whats your height and weight -
6'3", 190lbs... by
mattsmith on
31.08.2005
Who has seen a Queen tribute band? -
I saw Magic - a kind of queen about a year ago. Th... by
mattsmith on
29.08.2005
REQUEST:More karaoke mp3's -
Ive just downloaded the Days Of Our Lives karaoke ... by
mattsmith on
09.08.2005
REQUEST: Queen karaoke mp3's -
Can anyone get hold of more Queen karaoke Mp3's.
... by
mattsmith on
09.08.2005
tribute bands....... -
Whats the best Queen tribute band any of you have ... by
mattsmith on
05.08.2005
best tribute bands...... -
I recently saw Magic - a kind of queen perform at ... by
mattsmith on
05.08.2005