QueenZone discussion #1113930

Rick wrote: Some little mistakes in One Vision, but that doesn't matter.

Freya is quietly judging you. wrote: Well, she said she was going back to hospital straight after the gig. I thought she was great. She didn't even look like she'd taken a load of drugs. Amazing voice. ...And I forgot to watch Queen.

Zebonka12 wrote: Paul Rodgers was pretty good, flubbed lyrics aside. Whoever said "One Vision" was a mess needs to hear the Wembley version without overdubs.... there's a similar amount of stuff-ups. I for one won't hold it against Paul Rodgers simply because he isn't Freddie Mercury. :/

intimate rush wrote: yep ITV did a right shit job of that. and did anyone see Amy Wineo laughing like a goon thru Mr Mandela's speech?

Sir GH wrote: Absolutely fantastic. One Vision sounded as triumphant as it did back in 1986, and Paul's interpretation of it was nothing short of brilliant. They all looked and played great. Who cares about a couple missed notes? Rock and roll is all about the feeling conveyed... and it'd be hard to have more feeling than what that set had. Champions was the most powerful version I've heard in years, and Brian's solos were all right on the money. Excellent performance. An interesting note: I just watched the show on CBC, and in the credits it said that Spike Edney was the musical director. If anyone has ever doubted Spike's abilities and respect he has from those around him... there's all the proof you need.

Bobby_brown wrote:

Sir GH wrote: Absolutely fantastic. One Vision sounded as triumphant as it did back in 1986, and Paul's interpretation of it was nothing short of brilliant. They all looked and played great. Who cares about a couple missed notes? Rock and roll is all about the feeling conveyed... and it'd be hard to have more feeling than what that set had. Champions was the most powerful version I've heard in years, and Brian's solos were all right on the money. Excellent performance. An interesting note: I just watched the show on CBC, and in the credits it said that Spike Edney was the musical director. If anyone has ever doubted Spike's abilities and respect he has from those around him... there's all the proof you need.

Right on spot! I really thought that they were great, and Brian was playing with such a feeling. And Roger was fantastic too! Paul Rodgers was outstanding, and he his 58(?) if i'm not mistaken. What a source of energy. Well said SirGH. Take care

Sir GH wrote: One Vision sounded as triumphant as it did back in 1986

inu-liger wrote: By the way, whoever did the sound mixing at the 46664 show should be shot for using tripled echo effects on Paul's microphone during the set. That was really annoying and ruined it a bit for me.

Cwazy little thing wrote:

inu-liger wrote: By the way, whoever did the sound mixing at the 46664 show should be shot for using tripled echo effects on Paul's microphone during the set. That was really annoying and ruined it a bit for me.

I wondered about that actually - was it actually an effect on Paul's vocals, or was the audio from the live feed getting that effect from the delay on the towers for the audience standing further back?

1977Robert wrote: The 46664-concert was for me a very bad queen-performance. One Vision, which should have been a blasting opening, sounded like a coverband. Even a good coverband can play it better. Brian played the first riddle (before Roger entered the song) a bit out of time. Roger played IN time the whole song, but Paul made two mistakes, and took the last part out of time, the backing-vocalists were completely wrong. I didnt like the drumming of Roger this show, even his sound was not the best, but ok, that can happen. I think they have to draw conclusions ; they certainly are not the best live-players (especially Brian), and should not do this anymore..I felt ashamed when I saw it.

Al TurHao wrote: Robert1977 is absolutely right! Cwazy, there will always be all sorts of Queen fans, that shouldn't worry you much. However, you, me and most fans should be ashamed of what has become of Queen these days. Brian and Roger "mortalized" the name Queen. They are a great rock band, probably the best Queen Cover Band these days, and even this is debatable. As for Paul Rodgers, I strongly believe that he is the best name you could put after the "+". And let's face it, he is being waaaay better than Brian or Roger when it comes to their own tasks. Nothing more than that. To be what they

kingogre wrote: How can it be a cover when they play songs they wrote themselves?

Tero wrote: While this is factually true, the bands can in practical terms turn into a pale imitation of their past, which is very much like what a cover band would be. If the general audience identifies the band with a certain member's contribution, and that certain member leaves the group, the band has two choices to continue their career: a) bring in a new member as a replacement, keep as much of the old material as possible to draw in the old fans, and in essence (though not in the actual definition) turn into a cover band trying to re-capture as much of the past as possible. Or b) bring in a new member, create new music with him, work out a setlist where his preferences (instead of the departed member's) are highlighted, and continue on as a new incarnation of the same band.

Al TurHao wrote:
I think Brian was uninspired. Really. Too much bendings means you're out of criativity in the moment.
Thats the most ridiculous statement I have read all day! Having control over the guitar & bending strings to emphasize the note(s) you want to play is just one facet of what goes into conveying your emotion in what your playing. Would you perfer that Brian just shred scales up and down the fretboard? That would be some creative playing huh? Brian can squeeze more emotion, attitude & feeling out of one bent note than any guitarist can get w/ a flurry of 32nd notes. If you really are a drummer then stick to drumming topics. You don't know jack about guitar playing.

Sir GH wrote: On that note, the new record is due for release in a couple months. Let's just wait and see...

Al TurHao wrote: But if you're familiar with Brian's guitar over the years (also believe that he's a guitar God), comparing his performance of this concert to others, one must see that he was a little uninspired.

Al TurHao wrote: Hey MercuryArts, I just said "too many bendings". I too prefer bendings over 32 note scales any day (that's why I prefer Guilmour to Satriani any given day) and think that bending a note is a straight-to-the-heart part during any good solo. But if you're familiar with Brian's guitar over the years (also believe that he's a guitar God), comparing his performance of this concert to others, one must see that he was a little uninspired. Notice that I didn't say he played badly.. just inspired. As for my musical knowledge, drum-wise, guitar-wise and other-wise, don't talk of what you don't know... ;) Respectfully... Cheers man.

kingogre wrote:

Al TurHao wrote: Hey MercuryArts, I just said "too many bendings". I too prefer bendings over 32 note scales any day (that's why I prefer Guilmour to Satriani any given day) and think that bending a note is a straight-to-the-heart part during any good solo. But if you're familiar with Brian's guitar over the years (also believe that he's a guitar God), comparing his performance of this concert to others, one must see that he was a little uninspired. Notice that I didn't say he played badly.. just inspired. As for my musical knowledge, drum-wise, guitar-wise and other-wise, don't talk of what you don't know... ;) Respectfully... Cheers man.

I understand your point, he seemed to be a little hesitant or something. I wouldnt call it uninspired though seemed more like he was a bit nervous. Maybe sweaty fingers as Ive mentioned earlier? Could just have been the occasion though, these kind of concerts are always a gamble, playing without soundcheck and so on. He looked a bit taken when Madiba spoke as well. All in all I think they seemed well rehearsed and focused though. Im sure it will be great once the tour starts.