QueenZone discussion #1192898

MmP wrote: I wanted to read some opinions among Queen fans. I think probably Freddie's best solo work musically.

Thomas Tønnesen wrote: I sincerely love this album, and I agree that MIKA Moran did a marvellous job by both playing and taking part in the creative process as well, in terms of writing, arranging and producing. He was Fred's musical wingman at the time without a doubt.

Micrówave wrote: Geez, you would think that this was the greatest Opera record ever.   I disagree. Freddie sounds great, but I've never been a real Montserrat fan.  Give me Maria Callas... or maybe another tenor.  At some points she sounds like she's just wailing to make noise.  It really takes away from Freddie's performance at some points.  I'm sure since Fred was new to this genre, he was on his best behaviour in the studio, but I would have taken her out of the mix at a few points. Plus, it never really gave either a chance to shine on their own.  If Montserrat wanted to sing so much, how come there wasn't a solo piece on there?  There should have been a track for each on that album where the other was not on it at all. If this was intended to be an opera album, where was the continuity?  Where was the emotion?  There was no tragedy or climatic event, as most operas have.  I think even the WWRY show has a story line (if you can stay awake). Finally, Mike Moran?  Huh?  Maybe this album seemed a little tame because his input and playing were priority one.  I think Big F could've played a lot of the material himself and maybe even livened it up a bit.  Is that a word?  Livened?  I think we could have moved away from the Verse/Chorus/Verse/Chorus style as well... this was not supposed to be a Rock album, Mike.  Bottom line, the only thing I really enjoyed about this album was Freddie.  Can't say I've listened to it in the last 3-4 years or so.

mvdk wrote: I can't agree with Thomas about his thinking about the production. I think that with the use of a real orchestra the theatrical touch would be much bigger. Well, Brian himself said some things about the album with live orchestra: 2006: "There are of course many other tracks here which were much more carefully created ..... the fabulous Barcelona for instance .... so wonderfully sung. I just have a terrible hankering to hear it with REAL orchestra one day ... who knows ! But My God the Man could Sing !!!" Maybe this is something that will see the light of te day?

Thomas Tønnesen wrote: mvdk wrote:  "I can't agree with Thomas about his thinking about the production. I think that with the use of a real orchestra the theatrical touch would be much bigger." My point is that I think the choice of synth orchestra was deliberate; to make it stand out, to be un-authentic in terms of classical musics' rules and restrictions and to sound some ways artificial. Just my opinion. This doesn't mean that I would not like a real symphony orchestra to play the instrumental parts. It would be incredible to hear the songs and the album with Freddie's voice in accompanion. Maybe some day. But at the time I think it was a decision not to, but I may be mistaken. Maybe it was time, maybe it was money?  Maybe we should ask Mike Moran :)

andreas_mercury wrote: great album really

andreas_mercury wrote: oh come on!!    it was funny i dont really think she is stupid ....... she was nice enough to sign something for me to one time! but she DOES come across to be a stupid fatty in that video, its bad when she tries to move ..  too much like that boulder in Indiana joans!!! look out Indy, opera singer coming!!!! AAAAH!!!  get into a fridge, quick!! LOL! freddie was a great dancer though even.  watch Great pretender video he is great

Sebastian wrote: Only stupidity

andreas_mercury wrote:

Sebastian wrote: Only stupidity

for saying freddie was a great dancer????

but she DOES come across to be a stupid fatty in that video, its bad when she tries to move ..  too much like that boulder in Indiana joans!!!

Sir GH wrote: I absolutely love side A.  It's amongst the most creative and well-executed of Freddie's work. But side B is far inferior in my eyes.  Adding a diva to those 2 pop songs and a gospel song just doesn't work for me (although the latter is still a great song in itself), and the last track is more or less a mish-mash that padded it out.

mike hunt wrote: I agree about side A,  but disagree about side b.  Guide me home and how can I go on is among the best freddie songs ever.  Probably my favorite on that album.

Rick wrote: I absolutely love the fade out of How Can I Go On, especially Freddie's "yeah yeah yeah".

Sir GH wrote: No, probably for this kind of comment:

but she DOES come across to be a stupid fatty in that video, its bad when she tries to move ..  too much like that boulder in Indiana joans!!!