| YourValentine 23.12.2009 04:02 |
Brianmay.com offers the Brian and Roger commentaries to the Absolute Greatest Hits (CD2) in 8 different languages as pdf files. Free download here: http://www.brianmay.com/queen/queennews/queennewsdec09.html#27 |
| vivaqueen 23.12.2009 06:17 |
merci beaucoup miss valentine |
| CERATOPHRYS 23.12.2009 07:27 |
Thanks a lot!!!! |
| Vali 23.12.2009 08:46 |
oh ! many thanks ! |
| pittrek 23.12.2009 09:22 |
Very nice :) |
| GratefulFan 23.12.2009 10:33 |
A great gift for fans who haven't picked up AG, and just in time for Christmas. Thanks to all responsible, particularly Roger and Brian. |
| PauloPanucci 23.12.2009 11:07 |
THANKS!! |
| Serry... 23.12.2009 13:47 |
'Deacie'... Huh?! |
| Pim Derks 24.12.2009 01:47 |
"My Best Friend", "Those Were The Days Of Our Lives" - I can't believe such mistakes are made in official documents/releases :D |
| Vali 24.12.2009 04:18 |
Serry... wrote: 'Deacie'... Huh?! yes .... I'm still like this [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img] |
| Vali 24.12.2009 04:18 |
Pim Derks wrote: "My Best Friend", "Those Were The Days Of Our Lives" - I can't believe such mistakes are made in official documents/releases :D .... and I'm still ike this too [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img] |
| pittrek 24.12.2009 05:19 |
Well I'd say somebody transcribed it from the CD while listening to it, not knowing some of the "facts" |
| PauloPanucci 24.12.2009 08:41 |
Vali wrote:Pim Derks wrote: "My Best Friend", "Those Were The Days Of Our Lives" - I can't believe such mistakes are made in official documents/releases :D.... and I'm still ike this too [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img] yes, me too [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img] in official documents/releases [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img] i think they need a dictionary!!!! |
| PauloPanucci 24.12.2009 08:43 |
yes, me too [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img] in official releases [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img] i think they need dictionary[img=/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif][/img] |
| PauloPanucci 24.12.2009 08:45 |
man.... this website have a problem........... i can't post what i write!!!!! i'm typing and when I "post message", vanish the things that i typed!!! |
| Ziggy_SD 25.12.2009 00:15 |
It's interesting to notice the differences in Brian's and Roger's commentary styles. Brian is such an egomaniac, always quick to state exactly how he was involved in the song's production, e.g. "much to everybody's surprise, this is not MY riff", whereas Roger is very humble and always remains diplomatic. |
| john bodega 25.12.2009 02:48 |
The Flash Danny Project wrote: Brian is such an egomaniac, always quick to state exactly how he was involved in the song's production, e.g. "much to everybody's surprise, this is not MY riff", whereas Roger is very humble and always remains diplomatic.There's nothing diplomatic about Roger calling their music videos boring, or stupid, or having nothing to do with the song topic. Which he did plenty of on GVH2. And a Brian comment like your example is justifiable if he gets a ton of letters from people mistakenly crediting him with wrong riffs while they're praising him - which is bound to have happened over the 20 years he was in Queen, and the 20 years since then. I'm going to guess that your comment is a joke. |
| Ziggy_SD 25.12.2009 05:00 |
Zebonka12 wrote:The Flash Danny Project wrote: Brian is such an egomaniac, always quick to state exactly how he was involved in the song's production, e.g. "much to everybody's surprise, this is not MY riff", whereas Roger is very humble and always remains diplomatic.There's nothing diplomatic about Roger calling their music videos boring, or stupid, or having nothing to do with the song topic. Which he did plenty of on GVH2. And a Brian comment like your example is justifiable if he gets a ton of letters from people mistakenly crediting him with wrong riffs while they're praising him - which is bound to have happened over the 20 years he was in Queen, and the 20 years since then. I'm going to guess that your comment is a joke. Listening to Brian rant on about how good he is and how the idea started with him and how he decided to take things in a different direction is clearly him masturbating all over their back catalogue. Yes, we know he's a virtuoso, we don't need him to constantly remind us. I prefer Roger's viewpoint, as he always manages to say it the way it is. A lot of the band's 80's output was fairly pedestrian, and he's one with the stones to admit it. And to his credit, he rarely toots his own horn, and regarding his own talents, he's always referred to them and himself in the context of the band. |
| john bodega 25.12.2009 14:29 |
You are engaging in blatant selective listening. Cough up some examples or give up ... I've heard his commentaries too, you know. You aren't having this argument with someone who hasn't heard him speak at length before. In fact I really don't think you describe either of them terribly accurately. If this wasn't a Queen site and you hadn't said Brian and Roger, I wouldn't have a clue who you were talking about. Again, I'm particularly fond of their commentaries so I'm a bit puzzled here. |
| Sebastian 25.12.2009 15:47 |
I don't think Bri's an egomaniac. I do think, however, that this AC demonstrates, once again, that Rog's got a much better memory. |
| Ziggy_SD 25.12.2009 18:51 |
Zebonka12 wrote: You are engaging in blatant selective listening. Cough up some examples or give up ... I've heard his commentaries too, you know. You aren't having this argument with someone who hasn't heard him speak at length before.In fact I really don't think you describe either of them terribly accurately. If this wasn't a Queen site and you hadn't said Brian and Roger, I wouldn't have a clue who you were talking about. Again, I'm particularly fond of their commentaries so I'm a bit puzzled here. I can't be bothered giving examples - go back and listen to the commentaries and watch his interviews, particularly the latter day ones. Brian was never this self-great when the band were still active, i.e. when Freddie was alive. In recent years, he's really become self-important, almost to the point of me cringing every time I hear him open his mouth. You seriously don't notice this? Maybe it's you that's "selective listening". |
| john bodega 25.12.2009 22:22 |
No, I'm fairly sure that it's you. I wouldn't deny the possibility of him having an ego, but what you suggest is utter nonsense. We are listening to the same things here so clearly you just have a problem with Brian - he says the odd vapid thing but your only example thus far has other possible explanations other than a huge ego. Your "I can't be bothered" approach to the topic suggests that you're full of crap, I'm done. |
| Ziggy_SD 26.12.2009 00:08 |
Zebonka12 wrote: No, I'm fairly sure that it's you. I wouldn't deny the possibility of him having an ego, but what you suggest is utter nonsense. We are listening to the same things here so clearly you just have a problem with Brian - he says the odd vapid thing but your only example thus far has other possible explanations other than a huge ego. Your "I can't be bothered" approach to the topic suggests that you're full of crap, I'm done.What's with the attitude, Zeb? Your abstinence from sexual activity during the Christmas period finally getting to you? All I've said is that Brian has a massive ego, a fact which is sometimes painfully obvious to those of us who don't have our noses that far up the rectum of the curly-haired, clogged one. Asking me to provide evidence that Brian May has a massive ego is like asking me to provide evidence that Amy Winehouse has issues. Granted, most respected rock stars have large egos, which isn't exactly a bad thing, but if you go back to my original post, you'd realise I was merely comparing him with his bandmate, Roger, who does a credible job of not referring to himself every 10 seconds. But I blame myself really -- I should've let your avatar register in my mind before attempting to go down this path with you. |
| john bodega 26.12.2009 00:36 |
The Flash Danny Project wrote: I should've let your avatar register in my mind before attempting to go down this path with you.The rest of your poorly thought-out post aside, this bit is just plain silly. Yeah. I really worship someone, so I use a photo of their O-face for an avatar. Great logic there. Get a clue, will you? Your personal jibes are also quite groundless, but judging from your previous output on this forum I wouldn't expect anything else ... go climb a tree. |
| Ziggy_SD 26.12.2009 00:50 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Yeah. I really worship someone, so I use a photo of their O-face for an avatar. Great logic there. Get a clue, will you? Your personal jibes are also quite groundless, but judging from your previous output on this forum I wouldn't expect anything else ... go climb a tree.Seeya, Zeb. Nice chattin'. |
| john bodega 26.12.2009 00:55 |
Take care! |
| GratefulFan 26.12.2009 12:41 |
The Flash Danny Project wrote: It's interesting to notice the differences in Brian's and Roger's commentary styles. Brian is such an egomaniac, always quick to state exactly how he was involved in the song's production, e.g. "much to everybody's surprise, this is not MY riff", whereas Roger is very humble and always remains diplomatic. Strange thing subjectivity is. Putting the question of whether or not May is an egomaniac aside for a moment, I definitely wouldn't have that reaction to a quote like the one you noted. I'd read it as sharing interesting information and giving proper credit where most might assume something else because of his role in the band. And while the band as a whole always came off as intelligent and measured and well spoken (God I love them), Roger is really not particularly diplomatic. Of all of them, he's the most vocal about distancing himself from songs, videos, statements, decisions etc. that he doesn't think much of lest people think that he had anything to do with it. Just look at his lifetime lyrical and thematic output, not least his latest, and it's clear to see that diplomacy is not his hallmark. |
| 4 x Vision 29.12.2009 06:56 |
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| 4 x Vision 29.12.2009 06:57 |
Van Basten 9 wrote: In all fairness... Roger is definitely more laid back... but they both have egos... who the fuck wouldn't after being in one of the UK and world's biggest groups??? I don't favour either more, but the way I see it is Brian is more willing to chat about the technical side from where he comes into it, which is the way a commentary should be. If Freddie where alive and speaking, do you think he wouldn't be saying, "That part was mine dears.... I had the idea darlings to do..." Feckin right he'd be praising his own genius, and good on him too! You forget that both of them praise John and Freddie probably more than they do themselves.... diplomacy or what!!! You only think Brian is more of an ego maniac because he is far more livelier than Roger with his website and appearances. Without getting Seb involved to batter me senseless with facts, Brian probably contributed more than Roger anyway (IMO) |
| 4 x Vision 29.12.2009 06:58 |
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| Ziggy_SD 29.12.2009 19:35 |
Well, if you wanted to bring Freddie and John into the equation, none of the interviews that I've seen/heard with Freddie or John indicate that they were fond of tooting their own horns. It just seems Brian is quick to single out his individual contributions, and does it in a way where he's trying to come off as informative, but anyone that's onto his 'style' knows he's just massaging his own ego. And no, I don't have anything against Brian. He's a brilliant musician, a fact that can't be overlooked. |
| Sebastian 29.12.2009 20:17 |
Regarding whether Brian contributed more than Roger or not... depends on how you look at it. In terms of songwriting, definitely; producing, ditto (as a consequence of the previous one). But Roger probably participated on more recordings as nobody else played drums, while the whole band played guitars. He was also more involved in vocals than the Dr, and took care of some very important decisions (such as suggesting Bo Rhap as a single, finding Musicland Studios with John and re-hiring Roy Thomas Baker). So it was fairly equal IMO. |