| Projector Freddie 20.07.2010 23:38 |
I'm going to LA this next Tuesday for the village lost and found lecture/book signing. I'll probably have only a few seconds to talk to Brian, any ideas about what I should.shouldn't say????? |
| GratefulFan 21.07.2010 00:45 |
If I had just a few seconds I'd use them up to thank him for the music and let him know how much it meant to me, and tell him that as a fan I was grateful to have a chance to share his passions and interests through his books. In fact, knowing myself as I do I'd likely decline to have him sign my book because I would want the encounter to be purely about giving something back rather than asking something of him. However, I'd definintely stop short of recommending that to all the normal people who aren't sentimental mops like myself. |
| Pim Derks 21.07.2010 00:45 |
Ask him if he wants to go fox hunting with you. |
| pittrek 21.07.2010 01:22 |
What about saying "Thank you" ? |
| Sunshine 21.07.2010 01:39 |
Pim Derks wrote: Ask him if he wants to go fox hunting with you. hahaha:) Yeah do that... |
| Marina K. 21.07.2010 02:11 |
Oh how I envy you!!!!!!! You're so lucky! I'm absolutely agree with GratefulFan and pittrek! And as a sentimental mop :> I'd say: "Thank you for your existance" or "Thank you for everything you do". Generally, I would thank him, doesn't matter for what. Good luck! |
| FriedChicken 21.07.2010 02:54 |
Say: I saw you 98 times all over Europe, and I never been able to talk to any one of you.. Can I see you later on.... ? I missed you 98 times already |
| Pim Derks 21.07.2010 02:55 |
@niek - someone has already done that... :( link |
| Ghostwithasmile is BACK! 21.07.2010 07:40 |
Well I would suggest that you ask him while smoking a sigarete in front of his face, eating a hamburger and wearing a fox(y)furcoat, when the boxsets will be released? I |
| Voice of Reason 2018 21.07.2010 08:02 |
I find in those circumstances a simple 'it's great to see you' works well! |
| bigV 21.07.2010 10:26 |
pittrek wrote: What about saying "Thank you" ? Seconded! Or else you could say something along the lines of: "Get back in the recording studio, you twat!" V. |
| Jasonite 21.07.2010 10:42 |
Tell him you'd like Queen to release an official video of the Hammersmith concert in '79 on DVD! J |
| jamster1111 21.07.2010 10:46 |
i'm goin to that too on tuesday. I dont know how long you have but i dont think well get to say much |
| Erin 21.07.2010 10:52 |
bigV wrote: Or else you could say something along the lines of: "Get back in the recording studio, you twat!" V. ^^^This and tell him he better tour the US next time! ;-) |
| Benn 21.07.2010 11:44 |
You could tell him that the more he allows Queen's name to be used for absolutely anything that will get the Queen name on TV or in the charts, the more he is alienating the people that have stood behind the band for many, many years and are sick and fucking tired of Queen being nothing more than a laughing stock. Oh, yeah. Whilst you're at it, ask him where the fucking box sets are..... ;-) |
| LordOfAllDarkness 21.07.2010 11:55 |
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| Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) 21.07.2010 13:12 |
I met him last night at the presentation in Philly. He was very open with the fans and spent a lot of time talking to each person. The person 2 ahead of me in line was talking to him and the library staff tried to push her along. Brian stopped them and said "no no, it's okay. This is the only time these people are going to get a chance to talk with me, it's ok, I'm fine." I was so impressed by how much time and effort he put into talking with everyone; there were about 350-400 people at the presentation. When I got up to meet with him, he shook my hand, personalized my book, we had a nice little conversation, and he posed for a picture with me. He was very funny/personable and really made an effort to engage with everyone. The presentation itself was about 1hr to 1 hr 15 minutes in length and was very interesting. They handed out 3D glasses and had a screen to present images from the book. He was sure to share the stage with Elana and have her present as well. He was very warm with the audience and did a Q&A session as well. If you get a chance, go see the presentation. The book itself is very interesting, even to someone like me who had no interest in the subject matter before going in. |
| rhyeking 21.07.2010 13:39 |
Benn wrote: You could tell him that the more he allows Queen's name to be used for absolutely anything that will get the Queen name on TV or in the charts, the more he is alienating the people that have stood behind the band for many, many years and are sick and fucking tired of Queen being nothing more than a laughing stock. Oh, yeah. Whilst you're at it, ask him where the fucking box sets are..... ;-) ++++++++++++++ Benn, you may speak for some fans, but you DO NOT speak for all fans! As long as Roger and Brian continue to record and perform, either as Queen or under another name, I will support them. I've supported them for many years and at no time have I ever felt they tarnished Queen's name. No would I ever. Do you people know how presumptuous and arrogant you sound with posts like the one quoted above? Queen does not seek or need your approval and if you don't like what they produce, don't buy it! Plenty of fans enjoy ALL eras of Queen, not just the classic work and classic line up. You would have them retire the name Queen just to placate your inflated sense of nostalgia and self-righteous commitment to your fandom. Thankfully, they ignore your protestations and muling. More than anything Queen could do, it's fanatics like you who "ruin Queen" and ruin our enjoyment with your twisted and elitist ideals. I should repost my "Ruined Forever" doc so you can take a good long look in the mirror. |
| Projector Freddie 21.07.2010 13:54 |
Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) wrote: I met him last night at the presentation in Philly. He was very open with the fans and spent a lot of time talking to each person. The person 2 ahead of me in line was talking to him and the library staff tried to push her along. Brian stopped them and said "no no, it's okay. This is the only time these people are going to get a chance to talk with me, it's ok, I'm fine." I was so impressed by how much time and effort he put into talking with everyone; there were about 350-400 people at the presentation. When I got up to meet with him, he shook my hand, personalized my book, we had a nice little conversation, and he posed for a picture with me. He was very funny/personable and really made an effort to engage with everyone. The presentation itself was about 1hr to 1 hr 15 minutes in length and was very interesting. They handed out 3D glasses and had a screen to present images from the book. He was sure to share the stage with Elana and have her present as well. He was very warm with the audience and did a Q&A session as well. If you get a chance, go see the presentation. The book itself is very interesting, even to someone like me who had no interest in the subject matter before going in. ----------------------------------------------------------- This is good to hear, I really do want a picture with the man. How much was the book? I emaild Brian's secretary Jenn, and she said $60. I'm just trying to budget. Also I'm going to the first night signing in LA, he's there for a second night which means he'll be in the city overnight. Maybe I'll run into him!? |
| matt z 21.07.2010 15:13 |
LOL... funny... all the obnoxious responses here.... smoking, burger, fox hunt.... etc.. asshoolios.. it'd be terrible if some shmuck did that. I gotta say thank you for bringing this info to light here... I'll now be there attending the event, I'd heard about the work he'd been doing on stereoscopic photography... but i'm not a regular to the soapbox. So THANK YOU. While i'm sure he'd been THRILLED about someone sharing a common interest in said photography... I'm not certain that many people are attending for that purpose... sooo... speak whatever it is from within.... listen to your inner yoda ;) |
| Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) 21.07.2010 15:58 |
Projector Freddie - The book was being sold at the venue for $64. They took cash and credit. The book itself is massive and really well put together. The print quality of the pages is very high. |
| Erin 21.07.2010 16:53 |
I should've went to Philadephia. Oh well.. |
| Projector Freddie 21.07.2010 16:55 |
link There's some good info. |
| Bo Rhap 21.07.2010 16:59 |
I've got the book myself and lets just say,you'll need a table to read it. Its really heavy.Still very interesting though!!! |
| GratefulFan 21.07.2010 19:05 |
I was a bit surprised there wasn't a Toronto date. I'm honestely wondering if we're not being punished for smacking seals. |
| PrincessofTaylor 21.07.2010 19:38 |
Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) wrote: I met him last night at the presentation in Philly. He was very open with the fans and spent a lot of time talking to each person. The person 2 ahead of me in line was talking to him and the library staff tried to push her along. Brian stopped them and said "no no, it's okay. This is the only time these people are going to get a chance to talk with me, it's ok, I'm fine." I was so impressed by how much time and effort he put into talking with everyone; there were about 350-400 people at the presentation. When I got up to meet with him, he shook my hand, personalized my book, we had a nice little conversation, and he posed for a picture with me. He was very funny/personable and really made an effort to engage with everyone. The presentation itself was about 1hr to 1 hr 15 minutes in length and was very interesting. They handed out 3D glasses and had a screen to present images from the book. He was sure to share the stage with Elana and have her present as well. He was very warm with the audience and did a Q&A session as well. If you get a chance, go see the presentation. The book itself is very interesting, even to someone like me who had no interest in the subject matter before going in. ************************************************ That's very cool, Adam. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to the lecture at the Met and I'm more than a little nervous. I've heard a few people from Philly say that Brian was great so that's calming my nerves a bit! I'm actually really interested to see the presentation and a new enormous coffee table book is always nice! LOL |
| PrincessofTaylor 21.07.2010 19:40 |
That's really cool, Adam. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to the presentation at the Met on Friday and I'm very nervous. You are the second person to say that Brian was really great so that's calming my nerves just a bit! Thanks! I'm interested to see the presentation too and an enormous coffee table book is always nice. LOL |
| marvinp01 21.07.2010 20:21 |
you should ask him if he wants to see your red Special xD |
| Daniel Nester 21.07.2010 20:32 |
I met him last night and just sort of blabbed. But it was a great night! Post here: link |
| GratefulFan 21.07.2010 23:25 |
PrincessofTaylor wrote: That's really cool, Adam. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to the presentation at the Met on Friday and I'm very nervous. You are the second person to say that Brian was really great so that's calming my nerves just a bit! Thanks! I'm interested to see the presentation too and an enormous coffee table book is always nice. LOL =========================== Have fun PofT! PS. I voted in your dress poll! I was Anonymous who wrote the Swirling Villages/Village Lost and Found thing. Ha ha. I hope you wear it. :) |
| Darren1977 22.07.2010 10:04 |
Why not ask him why he employs a complete arsehole of an archivist who never seems to answer any simple questions but is forever taking the piss out of people. |
| Benn 22.07.2010 10:31 |
Rhyeking, re: >>Benn, you may speak for some fans, but you DO NOT speak for all fans! Did I say that I DO speak for all fans? You're making an assumption here and at the same time, proving that you can't either read, or, more likely, acsertain context. >>As long as Roger and Brian continue to record and perform, either as Queen or under another name, I will support them. I've supported them for many years and at no time have I ever felt they tarnished Queen's name. No would I ever. Good for you. >>Do you people know how presumptuous and arrogant you sound with posts like the one quoted above? Queen does not seek or need your approval and if you don't like what they produce, don't buy it! And that's exactly what I do and is why I am entitled to "share" my thoughts. Strangely, I was under the impression that this view is "allowed" on a public board............ Perhaps the moderators should have you moderate everything posted here so that ***YOU*** are happy with what's being said? >>I should repost my "Ruined Forever" doc so you can take a good long look in the mirror. I fear it would bore me too much, but, if you feel the need, please do. |
| andreas_mercury 22.07.2010 11:58 |
you are clear to an idiot my friend and i am way too smart for you |
| rhyeking 22.07.2010 12:24 |
Benn wrote: Rhyeking, re: >>Benn, you may speak for some fans, but you DO NOT speak for all fans! Did I say that I DO speak for all fans? You're making an assumption here and at the same time, proving that you can't either read, or, more likely, acsertain context. >>As long as Roger and Brian continue to record and perform, either as Queen or under another name, I will support them. I've supported them for many years and at no time have I ever felt they tarnished Queen's name. No would I ever. Good for you. >>Do you people know how presumptuous and arrogant you sound with posts like the one quoted above? Queen does not seek or need your approval and if you don't like what they produce, don't buy it! And that's exactly what I do and is why I am entitled to "share" my thoughts. Strangely, I was under the impression that this view is "allowed" on a public board............ Perhaps the moderators should have you moderate everything posted here so that ***YOU*** are happy with what's being said? >>I should repost my "Ruined Forever" doc so you can take a good long look in the mirror. I fear it would bore me too much, but, if you feel the need, please do. Benn: ..."the more he is alienating the people that have stood behind the band for many, many years and are sick and fucking tired of Queen being nothing more than a laughing stock." Me: When you make sweeping statements about "the people who supported the band," I'm going to call you on it. It may not be what you meant, but it IS what you said. I'm one of the people who have supported the band too! If you had said "I'M sick and tired..." there'd be no problem. I wouldn't even have wasted time disagreeing with you. |
| Benn Kempster 22.07.2010 13:07 |
Rhyeking, re: >>If you had said "I'M sick and tired..." there'd be no problem. I wouldn't even have wasted time disagreeing with you. Symantecs, but I get where you're coming from now. Time not wasted at all. Andreas_Mercury, re: >>You are close to an idiot my friend Don't be so harsh on yourself - I'm probably thousands of miles away from you in all actuality. However. Please don't presume me to be your friend and fuck off away from this board until you have something of worth to contribute. |
| rhyeking 22.07.2010 13:24 |
We cool, yo. |
| andreas_mercury 22.07.2010 13:35 |
"Please don't presume me to be your friend and fuck off away from this board until you have something of worth to contribute." that will be a long time to come and let me tell you someting new my friend, you are more retarded than i am. the only posts you ever make are negative and i just wonder if you even like any queen songs? PS. i like many of them so you lose to-day. |
| Gregsynth 23.07.2010 20:59 |
Benn Kempster wrote: Rhyeking, re: >>If you had said "I'M sick and tired..." there'd be no problem. I wouldn't even have wasted time disagreeing with you. Symantecs, but I get where you're coming from now. Time not wasted at all. Andreas_Mercury, re: >>You are close to an idiot my friend Don't be so harsh on yourself - I'm probably thousands of miles away from you in all actuality. However. Please don't presume me to be your friend and fuck off away from this board until you have something of worth to contribute. ============= You're an idiot. Note: Due to the board screwing up, my post wasn't towards Rhye or Benn |
| Holly2003 24.07.2010 06:23 |
I would've worn my SHREK 3-D glasses instead of the ones provided by Brian. |
| andreas_mercury 24.07.2010 11:49 |
"You're an idiot." and yet its the one that's you that can't write posts on here at all, lol .... little bitch will be the nickname from you for now on, just like the short man in the film orgasmo |
| GratefulFan 24.07.2010 16:39 |
Gregsynth wrote: You're an idiot. Note: Due to the board screwing up, my post wasn't towards Rhye or Benn ============================================ Gregsynth apologizes for any incovenience, and wants you to know he thinks they are idiots nonetheless. |
| GratefulFan 24.07.2010 16:50 |
Holly2003 wrote: I would've worn my SHREK 3-D glasses instead of the ones provided by Brian. ======================================= ^ LOL The other evening I was in a car wash with my offspring and it stopped working right in the middle of an agressive soaping. The attendant came out and did various largely ineffectual things that involved splats of water and then disappeared into a side door in the car wash. After about 5 minutes of nothing, my frequently hilarious son put on a pair of swim goggles I have hanging on my rearview mirror and got out to go talk to the guy about what was going on with the water and the wash, totally deadpan. I ended up in one of those full on comic weeps that totally make one's day. |
| PrincessofTaylor 25.07.2010 07:41 |
GratefulFan wrote: PrincessofTaylor wrote: That's really cool, Adam. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to the presentation at the Met on Friday and I'm very nervous. You are the second person to say that Brian was really great so that's calming my nerves just a bit! Thanks! I'm interested to see the presentation too and an enormous coffee table book is always nice. LOL =========================== Have fun PofT! PS. I voted in your dress poll! I was Anonymous who wrote the Swirling Villages/Village Lost and Found thing. Ha ha. I hope you wear it. :) *********************************************** That's too funny! I suspected it was a Queen person and not a fashion person! I actually didn't end up wearing it because I got so self conscious about him thinking I had had the cover of the book silk screened on the dress like some crazed fan! LOL And I also knew I needed to bend down for the picture and I couldn't easily do that in that dress. Meeting him was absolutely amazing though! He was so wonderful and sweet! He signed/personalized my book and then signed Back to the Light too! I emailed him yesterday to thank him (my mom always taught me to send thank you notes so that's burned on my brain!) and he responded! I'm so glad I went! ANyone who is going to future signings is going to have a great time! I highly recommend going if you can! |
| Donna13 25.07.2010 10:38 |
Neat-o, PrincessofTaylor! That is so cool that you thought to send him a thank you note and got a response. |
| Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) 25.07.2010 12:39 |
Glad you had a good time princessoftaylor. I emailed him with a thank you as well and he responded. What a great experience overall. How many people showed up at the Met? |
| PrincessofTaylor 25.07.2010 12:45 |
Good question, Adam. The room held 850 max and it was nowhere near filled (there were seats open around me and I was in Row J in the Orchestra section. I also don't think everyone stayed for the signing - quite a few in attendance were just there to hear a stereoscopic lecture. I'd estimate between 400-500 total with about 300-400 sticking around for the signing. I've heard a few other people who emailed to thank him and got responses. Either he's got an amazing assistant or tons of time on his hands, but either way, he knows how to keep fans happy! |
| GratefulFan 28.07.2010 11:07 |
PrincessofTaylor wrote: That's too funny! I suspected it was a Queen person and not a fashion person! ============= That really made me laugh. Ummm.....screw you too! My shoe closest is better than your shoe closet! (probably not actually) :) There have been a lot of really positive anecdotal reports of fan experiences on this signing tour. Though I think Brian's reputation with fans has always been quite good (I think that's right, right?) , I've wondered if he's giving it that little bit extra as a part voluntary/part involuntary reaction to some of the negative press he's been getting in some quarters lately. I don't mean to imply in any way that he's not being genuine, it's just that he's wise to know that it doesn't hurt to leave any army of people with wonderfully positive feelings about you when you're trying to build an awareness initiative. |
| PrincessofTaylor 28.07.2010 11:26 |
GratefulFan wrote: PrincessofTaylor wrote: That's too funny! I suspected it was a Queen person and not a fashion person! ============= That really made me laugh. Ummm.....screw you too! My shoe closest is better than your shoe closet! (probably not actually) :) There have been a lot of really positive anecdotal reports of fan experiences on this signing tour. Though I think Brian's reputation with fans has always been quite good (I think that's right, right?) , I've wondered if he's giving it that little bit extra as a part voluntary/part involuntary reaction to some of the negative press he's been getting in some quarters lately. I don't mean to imply in any way that he's not being genuine, it's just that he's wise to know that it doesn't hurt to leave any army of people with wonderfully positive feelings about you when you're trying to build an awareness initiative. ************************************* LOL Not an insult! Just a hunch (since I doubt anyone else had paid close enough attention to WHAT the book signing was for!) But you're probably right about your shoe closet. I am an admittedly horrible shoe shopper! :P I've heard nothing but great reports from the signings, but I've heard the same from folks who have previously met him so who knows if he's "stepping it up" a notch. I think a book signing is just a more appropriate setting to meet someone. You aren't chasing him down the back alleys outside the Dominion or bothering him while he eats his dinner. He knows exactly why people are there and can spend the day mentally preparing for it. The audiences were also relatively small so I'm sure it helped to know that there was an end to the evening in sight! |
| Projector Freddie 28.07.2010 16:12 |
So last night was the event, wow what a guy. Came out front to greet the people who were waiting outside. He drove himself and had dropped off his daughter Emily first. The lecture was great and it helped me make sense of his stereo doings. I met 2 cool fans Mark and Crystal (I think) Mark worked for DHL, I'd like to facebook friend him is anyone knows who I'm talking about, he was at the 2001 breakthru convention. Only about 150 people came out so it was really a nice gathering. I stood in line with my friends and didn't expect them to be allowed to take a picture with him as well since only I bought the book. As we were walking away Brian said "Hey! don't they want a picture too!? Get in on the fun! and he graciously took a picture with them. We were yelled at for having a flash on the camera but Brian told the security lady that is was all right. What a man! Heres my pics I'm in the green |
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| PrincessofTaylor 28.07.2010 18:20 |
Aw I'm glad you had a good time! Brian was really great about photos in NYC too (as evidenced by the fact that I practically crawled into his lap for mine!) LOL I'm glad you got some good ones! |