QueenZone discussion #1287680
Pink Floyd reissues
| The Real Wizard 26.09.2011 11:41 |
Perhaps QP need to take some notes.. ? link link That is all. |
| Queenman!! 26.09.2011 12:03 |
Sir GH wrote: Perhaps QP need to take some notes.. ? link link That is all. ============================ Yep GH... 'You can do whatever with my music;.... but NEVER make me boring :-)" |
| brENsKi 26.09.2011 12:18 |
i agree with this post. i said somehting similar in the queen re-issues thread. i quoted nick mason who said as much as they're not chasing mega cash-ins, the immersion set is not for the casual fan...it's for the serious fan...and they're not producing them in great volumes as i said before queen want to be taken seriously? then stock sucking off the likes of 5ive, blobby-williams, beyonce and the pepsi crew, mcbluebottle et al.... if queen want to be considered as a serious band then treat their fans the way serious bands do...all of this list have produced "deluxe/limited/re-issue/anthologies etc" that put queen to shame wouldn't it be nice to see queen in the esteemed companty of: beatles, pink floyd, bowie, springsteen, rainbow, purple, and many many more who treat their serious fans nicely |
| The Real Wizard 26.09.2011 12:57 |
I completely agree. But I don't think there are nearly as many serious Queen fans as there are for those bands. Most Queen fans will say their favourite album is "Greatest Hits". Some music history books even state "Greatest Hits" as one of the three key albums to check out after SHA and ANATO. Queen have been a singles band for 30 years. Maybe if they did break up after The Works tour, things would be different.. |
| David Jones 26.09.2011 13:05 |
I think I'm going to get the Dark Side boxset. Anyone got it yet? I did post something about this the other week. U2 are also doing a simila boxset for Achtung. But yes, QP should take note and either do this for the albums or look again at the Wembley boxset. |
| Pim Derks 26.09.2011 13:16 |
I've ordered all the Pink Floyd boxsets. Can't wait. |
| Ron 26.09.2011 15:45 |
Not all Pim, you still need to order the Discovery box. I can take a picture of my copy if you want me to :D |
| mooghead 26.09.2011 16:13 |
Do you have to be a stoner - or at least have heard Pink Floyd whilst under the influence of drugs - to like them? Each to their own but it all sounds very, very boring to me?! |
| deleted user 26.09.2011 16:48 |
A beer does seem to help them sound even better. I'm seeding a few DVD bootlegs at: link Check it out for lots more Floyd. |
| Jimmy Dean 26.09.2011 18:02 |
Pre-ordered the Dark Side and Wish You Were Here Immersion sets the day they were available to pre-order... The Wall one isn't worth the cash, in my opinion.... especially since I already have the live album... which doesn't need remastering at all. I considered the Discovery Edition Box - but I honestly cannot listen to more than 50% of their catalogue... I already have the remastered Piper... the only other ones worth getting IMO (to satisfy my musical tastes) are Saucerful, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, Animals (which should have an Immersion edition) and the Wall.... and maybe Division Bell (lots of great cuts on that one). Finally - I can't see any Queen releases that would be able to properly pull this off - the only one would be A Night At The Opera... and it would be rehash of what's already available: Disc 1 - The Album Disc 2 - Hammersmith Xmas Show (this would be the Gem)... but they'd put bits of Live Killers, The Bowl, Montreal, Wembley, and since they have a whole disc to cover - Paul Rodgers live versions!!! Disc 3 - Demos (this would be key)... but they'd put single versions, non-segue versions, previously available remixes and instrumental karaoke versions, and maybe even la-creme-de-la-creme brand spankin' new edits! Disc 4 - Blu-Ray lossless DTS-HD/PCM Lossless 5.1 Mix... but they'd put compressed DTS DVD Version (Wembley 25 justifies this comment) Disc 5 - DVD of Making of the album - already released with certain 30th anniversary edition copies and standalone...(Classic Albums version) Disc 6 - A brand spanking new interview CD with Brian and Roger discussing the album...And then we realize that it's just the Audio Commentary on the "Videos" of the Night At The Opera 30th Anniversary DVD....Can't wait for this one! lol Conclusion: No need for Queen Immersion sets... just give us a bloody Anthology box already!!! Like the Beatles did in 1995/1996. |
| bigV 26.09.2011 18:56 |
While on the subject... link That's how you promote yourself in the US. Not by doing a friggin' talent pageant! V. |
| bigV 26.09.2011 19:04 |
mooghead wrote: Do you have to be a stoner - or at least have heard Pink Floyd whilst under the influence of drugs - to like them? Each to their own but it all sounds very, very boring to me?! ---------- I've never even had a joint in my life and I love the Floyd. Here's a tip: get "The Dark Side of the Moon", isolate yourself in a room, sit comfortably, take out the lyrics booklet (or print them out), put on the CD, turn up the volume and read as you're listening. If you've never heard it before I envy you - the first time you hear "Dark Side" in its entirety is an event akin to the first time you drive a car or the first time you have sex. And it never quite sounds the same as that first listening. V. |
| The Real Wizard 26.09.2011 20:44 |
I'd accuse you of over-selling, but ... you're not. It's one of the best rock records ever made, and indeed, there's no better way to listen to it. The first time Rick Wright played it for his wife, she apparently cried for an hour because it was the most beautiful thing she had ever heard. |
| emrabt 27.09.2011 01:46 |
Do you have to be a stoner - or at least have heard Pink Floyd whilst under the influence of drugs - to like them? Each to their own but it all sounds very, very boring to me?! ===================================== Cut yourself off from the world, put the wall on and listen to it, absolute masterpiece. To a lesser extent you should also watch the movie, I re-watched it for the first time since I was 14 earlier this year, I’m not ashamed to say comfortably numb made me cry because my granddad had just died and the lyrics reminded me of his last week when they were filling him up with morphine, he was drifting in and out of consciousness and he lost the ability to speak. I also cried a song or two later when I realised they let bob geldoff scream his way through two of my favourite songs rendering the lyrics inaudible gibberish. |
| tero! 48531 27.09.2011 01:51 |
bigV wrote: If you've never heard it before I envy you - the first time you hear "Dark Side" in its entirety is an event akin to the first time you drive a car or the first time you have sex. And it never quite sounds the same as that first listening. V. ------------------------------------------------ It clearly doesn't have the same effect on everybody. The only thing I remember about the album is that I wasn't impressed with it. Having said that, I'm glad that people who enjoy it have the opportunity to enjoy it even more. Good for you! |
| Rick 27.09.2011 02:55 |
I'm going to get the Immersion box set of DSOTM for sure, but still this boxset isn't perfect. I seriously don't need a scarf and marbles. Why not the full Brighton 1972 gig instead? They have the full recording in great quality and now we only get two well-known videos and three unreleased audio tracks (The Travel Sequence, The Mortality Sequence and Any Colour You Like). It would have been great to have the pre-DSOTM, embryonic version of the album as a live performance together with Wembley 1974. It seems they have the full gig on video as well? Oh well, maybe in the future. This is my only complaint, haha. |
| brians wig 27.09.2011 03:16 |
EMI seem to have pulled their finger out recently regards 'decent' archive releases for some of its bands. I DO wonder if this is in direct response to many of their older bands leaving for other companies, but then again, having been a Queen fan for 25 years, I wonder if Queen left BECAUSE EMI wanted to do this with their back catalogue.... |
| Back2TheLight 27.09.2011 04:45 |
brians wig wrote: EMI seem to have pulled their finger out recently regards 'decent' archive releases for some of its bands. I DO wonder if this is in direct response to many of their older bands leaving for other companies, but then again, having been a Queen fan for 25 years, I wonder if Queen left BECAUSE EMI wanted to do this with their back catalogue.... That's one hell of a point...I never thought about that. |
| people on streets 27.09.2011 05:14 |
brians wig wrote: EMI seem to have pulled their finger out recently regards 'decent' archive releases for some of its bands. I DO wonder if this is in direct response to many of their older bands leaving for other companies, but then again, having been a Queen fan for 25 years, I wonder if Queen left BECAUSE EMI wanted to do this with their back catalogue.... ____________________________________________________ That's exactly what I wanted to post yesterday. |
| bigV 27.09.2011 14:08 |
I've been lurking (and occasionally posting) on a PF forum for a few months now. Oddly enough a lot of PF fans are moaning about "Why Pink Floyd?", saying that it's a rip-off or it's too expensive etc. I wonder if Queen had released their studio albums in the exact same manner, would we be moaning right now? V. |
| tero! 48531 27.09.2011 14:29 |
bigV wrote: I've been lurking (and occasionally posting) on a PF forum for a few months now. Oddly enough a lot of PF fans are moaning about "Why Pink Floyd?", saying that it's a rip-off or it's too expensive etc. I wonder if Queen had released their studio albums in the exact same manner, would we be moaning right now? V. ---------------------------------------------------- It's a fact that somebody will always complain no matter what you release, but the key is to aim for a clear majority approving your product. With the latest Queen re-releases about half of the fans aren't bothered one way or the other, and that can't be a good sign either... At least if you have fans actively moaning about the products, it means that they still care about the products. :P |
| deleted user 27.09.2011 16:21 |
Would Dave Gilmour sell his song for a packet of crisps? |
| cmsdrums 27.09.2011 17:17 |
But would his songs be so sought after by any ad companies as Queen's are?! |
| Jimmy Dean 27.09.2011 17:54 |
****************************************************************************************************************************** Rick wrote: I'm going to get the Immersion box set of DSOTM for sure, but still this boxset isn't perfect. I seriously don't need a scarf and marbles. Why not the full Brighton 1972 gig instead? They have the full recording in great quality and now we only get two well-known videos and three unreleased audio tracks (The Travel Sequence, The Mortality Sequence and Any Colour You Like). It would have been great to have the pre-DSOTM, embryonic version of the album as a live performance together with Wembley 1974. It seems they have the full gig on video as well? Oh well, maybe in the future. This is my only complaint, haha. ******************************************************************************************************************************** You've just convinced me to cancel my order! Going back to the details of what's included I just noticed the following: Disc 1 & 2 - album and live album - available at 1/5 the cost of the immersion ed. when purchasing the experience ed. Disc 3 & 4 are DVDs that are basically replicated in full but in higher definition on the Blu-Ray... Disc 5 - this is the Blu-Ray that replaces Disc 3 & 4 Disc 6 - demos - worthy gem So basically I'd be paying 4/5 the price for 2 discs (5 & 6), scarf, marbles, postcards, etc... - not exactly a great bargain anymore! I'll wait for them to release the blu-ray version seperately - which they surely will... hopefully the demos find their way somewhere... |
| paulosham 27.09.2011 19:31 |
David Jones wrote: U2 are also doing a simila boxset for Achtung. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U2 are always doing things for achtung. |
| The Real Wizard 27.09.2011 22:49 |
Ha ha ! Well played. |
| fjac1980 28.09.2011 06:37 |
I'm fuckin' jealous!!!!!!! |
| Rick 28.09.2011 07:17 |
Got my box this morning. I have to admit: it looks gorgeous. The early mix of DSOTM is fantastic. Absolutely dig this version of The Great Gig In The Sky. It's without vocals, but now you can hear the wonderful organ :) |
| Ron 28.09.2011 07:47 |
I prefer the Animals album miles above The Dark Side. The Dark's A-side is flawless, but the b-side isn't doing much for me. I still got the box set though :) The Early 1972 Mix of the album sounds good and The Great Gig is more enjoyable without that woman singing/screaming over the backing track. I was very surprised and pleased to hear that version! The remaining bonus tracks on the extra cd are ok I guess, but I can live without them. Packaging... my first thought was like "hmmm... an EMI employer simply literally threw in some goodies and closed the lid of the box" as everything was scattered through the box; scarf, marbles, marbles pouch, even two bonus cds in cardsleeves. But still the product looks very nice and has quite some quality so I'm satisfied in the end. Hope to actually watch the dvds this week. |
| people on streets 28.09.2011 09:04 |
I prefer to spend my money on concert tickets instead of buying physical releases. Seeing a band perform live is, in my opinion, what music is all about. Especially box sets. They become very boring after some time. When the Freddie 10 cd box was released I bought it instantly. After 5 or 6 listenings and some views in the book, I shoved the thing in a closet and never ever listened or looked at it again. The new wembley concert: same thing. Watched it twice when it was released. Never looked at it again. Freddie was correct: pop music is disposable. |
| Ron 28.09.2011 10:54 |
Nah... I've been to quite some concerts of different groups and to be honest.. I cannot recall most of them :D I was listening to The Dark Side of the Moon live (from the box) and thought "gosh I wish I could hear Time live.." and you know.. I once did! Performed by Waters, though I forgot all about it. |
| Holly2003 28.09.2011 11:45 |
RonB wrote: Nah... I've been to quite some concerts of different groups and to be honest.. I cannot recall most of them :D I was listening to The Dark Side of the Moon live (from the box) and thought "gosh I wish I could hear Time live.." and you know.. I once did! Performed by Waters, though I forgot all about it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have that same experience listening to Pink Floyd --- instantly forgetable. I often wonder what I;m missing but I guess it's just personal taste. I like strong lead vocalists (I prefer Foo Fighter'sversion of Have A Cigar to PF's, for example.) and I'm not keen on slow spacy guitar -- prefer Tony Iommi to Dave Gilmore. Incidentally I saw Gilmore live at the Mandella Hall QUB when I was about 16 and I almost fell asleep! |
| The Real Wizard 28.09.2011 11:59 |
bigV wrote: I've been lurking (and occasionally posting) on a PF forum for a few months now. Oddly enough a lot of PF fans are moaning about "Why Pink Floyd?", saying that it's a rip-off or it's too expensive etc. I wonder if Queen had released their studio albums in the exact same manner, would we be moaning right now? ============== Absolutely. The only question is - would it be the same group of people moaning, or a different bunch? |
| Ron 28.09.2011 12:44 |
Holly2003 wrote: RonB wrote: Nah... I've been to quite some concerts of different groups and to be honest.. I cannot recall most of them :D I was listening to The Dark Side of the Moon live (from the box) and thought "gosh I wish I could hear Time live.." and you know.. I once did! Performed by Waters, though I forgot all about it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have that same experience listening to Pink Floyd --- instantly forgetable. I often wonder what I;m missing but I guess it's just personal taste. I like strong lead vocalists (I prefer Foo Fighter'sversion of Have A Cigar to PF's, for example.) and I'm not keen on slow spacy guitar -- prefer Tony Iommi to Dave Gilmore. Incidentally I saw Gilmore live at the Mandella Hall QUB when I was about 16 and I almost fell asleep! :D yes their music is not always uplifting or a rush of adrenaline I must say. Their Animals album is very... hmm.. shifted down a few gears, but it's their best. I however cannot enjoy their last two studio albums that much. They're ok, but they're lacking something. Still dont know what. Same for The Wall.. I do not know what the exitement is all about. 2hrs of the same moaning voice. I much more prefer Tommy by the Who for instance. |
| NOTWMEDDLE 29.09.2011 02:17 |
Jimmy Dean wrote: Pre-ordered the Dark Side and Wish You Were Here Immersion sets the day they were available to pre-order... The Wall one isn't worth the cash, in my opinion.... especially since I already have the live album... which doesn't need remastering at all. I considered the Discovery Edition Box - but I honestly cannot listen to more than 50% of their catalogue... I already have the remastered Piper... the only other ones worth getting IMO (to satisfy my musical tastes) are Saucerful, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, Animals (which should have an Immersion edition) and the Wall.... and maybe Division Bell (lots of great cuts on that one). Finally - I can't see any Queen releases that would be able to properly pull this off - the only one would be A Night At The Opera... and it would be rehash of what's already available: Disc 1 - The Album Disc 2 - Hammersmith Xmas Show (this would be the Gem)... but they'd put bits of Live Killers, The Bowl, Montreal, Wembley, and since they have a whole disc to cover - Paul Rodgers live versions!!! Disc 3 - Demos (this would be key)... but they'd put single versions, non-segue versions, previously available remixes and instrumental karaoke versions, and maybe even la-creme-de-la-creme brand spankin' new edits! Disc 4 - Blu-Ray lossless DTS-HD/PCM Lossless 5.1 Mix... but they'd put compressed DTS DVD Version (Wembley 25 justifies this comment) Disc 5 - DVD of Making of the album - already released with certain 30th anniversary edition copies and standalone...(Classic Albums version) Disc 6 - A brand spanking new interview CD with Brian and Roger discussing the album...And then we realize that it's just the Audio Commentary on the "Videos" of the Night At The Opera 30th Anniversary DVD....Can't wait for this one! lol Conclusion: No need for Queen Immersion sets... just give us a bloody Anthology box already!!! Like the Beatles did in 1995/1996. The Wall is going to have ALL OF THE ORIGINAL DEMOS ROGER WATERS, THE BAND AND DAVID GILMOUR BROUGHT TO THE GROUP ON DISCS 3 AND 4 OF THE IMMERSION WALL BOX (beats the bootleg I have). Discs 3 and 4 of The Wall Immersion; Disc 3: 1) Prelude (Vera Lynn) [The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979] [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 2) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 3 )Mother (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 4) Young Lust (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 5) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 6) Empty Spaces (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 7) Mother (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 8) Backs To The Wall (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 9) Don't Leave Me Now (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo]10) Goodbye Blue Sky (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 11) Don't Leave Me Now (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 12) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 3 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 13) Goodbye Cruel World (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 14) Hey You (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 15) Is There Anybody Out There? (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 16) Vera (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 17) Bring The Boys Back Home (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 18) The Show Must Go On (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 19) Waiting For The Worms (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 20) Run Like Hell (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 21) The Trial (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo] 22) Outside The Wall (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 1] [Excerpts From Roger Waters' Original Demo]23) Prelude (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Roger Original Demo] 24) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 1 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 25) Goodbye Blue Sky (The Wall Work In Progress Pt 1., 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 26) Teacher, Teacher (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 27) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 28) Empty Spaces (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 29) Young Lust (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 30) Mother (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 31) Don't Leave Me Now (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 32) Sexual Revolution (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] (Pink Floyd version of a Waters solo tune, this I have to hear) 33) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 3 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 34) Goodbye Cruel World (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 35) In The Flesh? (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 3] [Band Demo] 36) The Thin Ice (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 3] [Band Demo] 37) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 1 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 3] [Band Demo] 38) The Happiest Days Of Our Lives (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 3] [Band Demo] 39) Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 3] [Band Demo] 40) Mother (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 1, 1979) [Programme 3] [Band Demo] Disc 4: 1) Is There Anybody Out There? (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Roger Waters Original Demo] 2) Vera (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Roger Waters Original Demo] 3) Bring The Boys Back Home (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Roger Waters Original Demo] 4) Hey You (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 5) The Doctor (Comfortably Numb) [The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979] [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 6) In The Flesh (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 7) Run Like Hell (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 8) Waiting For The Worms (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 9) The Trial (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 10) The Show Must Go On (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 11) Outside The Wall (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 1] [Band Demo] 12) The Thin Ice (Reprise) [The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979] [Programme 1] [Band Demo](I may not have heard this,a new one on me) 13) Outside The Wall (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 14) It's Never Too Late (The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979) [Programme 2] [Band Demo] 15) The Doctor (Comfortably Numb) [The Wall Work In Progress Pt. 2, 1979] [Prog |
| people on streets 29.09.2011 15:48 |
RonB wrote: Nah... I've been to quite some concerts of different groups and to be honest.. I cannot recall most of them :D I was listening to The Dark Side of the Moon live (from the box) and thought "gosh I wish I could hear Time live.." and you know.. I once did! Performed by Waters, though I forgot all about it. --------------------------------------- That's why I videotape. |
| bigV 29.09.2011 16:35 |
Interesting that "Sexual Revolution" is there. The genesis of both "The Wall" and "The Pros and Cons of Hitch-hiking" happened at almost the same time. The band voted to work on "The Wall" as it seemed a more interesting concept. Good call indeed. V. |
| NOTWMEDDLE 01.10.2011 15:53 |
people on streets wrote: I prefer to spend my money on concert tickets instead of buying physical releases. Seeing a band perform live is, in my opinion, what music is all about. Especially box sets. They become very boring after some time. When the Freddie 10 cd box was released I bought it instantly. After 5 or 6 listenings and some views in the book, I shoved the thing in a closet and never ever listened or looked at it again. The new wembley concert: same thing. Watched it twice when it was released. Never looked at it again. Freddie was correct: pop music is disposable. I won't go to another concert as long as I live. You would go see Lady Gag Gag, Twitney Sneers and Banana Titty Perry. I pity you! Having Aspergers induced Sensory Sensitivity Disorder is a nightmare. I used to enjoy concerts but this DEPRESSION (which O-BUMMER HAS WORSENED) and the Sensory Sensitivity led me to retire from going to big events (concerts (I don't need to see anymore and I hate drinking and drugs so clubs are out), sporting events, family gatherings). The new Dark Side box was WELL WORTH THE CASH. My discs weren't scratched probably because I drove to store to buy it rather than have it shipped and asswipe mailers banging and so forth. |
| deleted user 01.10.2011 16:27 |
Perhaps it's just me, but does this sound like a certain track from NOTW? (without the dog on vocals of course) link |
| people on streets 01.10.2011 18:06 |
NOTWMEDDLE wrote: people on streets wrote: I prefer to spend my money on concert tickets instead of buying physical releases. Seeing a band perform live is, in my opinion, what music is all about. Especially box sets. They become very boring after some time. When the Freddie 10 cd box was released I bought it instantly. After 5 or 6 listenings and some views in the book, I shoved the thing in a closet and never ever listened or looked at it again. The new wembley concert: same thing. Watched it twice when it was released. Never looked at it again. Freddie was correct: pop music is disposable. I won't go to another concert as long as I live. You would go see Lady Gag Gag, Twitney Sneers and Banana Titty Perry. I pity you! Having Aspergers induced Sensory Sensitivity Disorder is a nightmare. I used to enjoy concerts but this DEPRESSION (which O-BUMMER HAS WORSENED) and the Sensory Sensitivity led me to retire from going to big events (concerts (I don't need to see anymore and I hate drinking and drugs so clubs are out), sporting events, family gatherings). The new Dark Side box was WELL WORTH THE CASH. My discs weren't scratched probably because I drove to store to buy it rather than have it shipped and asswipe mailers banging and so forth. ------------------------------------------------------ You sound really frustrated. |
| Hangman_96 01.10.2011 19:30 |
NOTWMEDDLE wrote: Finally - I can't see any Queen releases that would be able to properly pull this off - the only one would be A Night At The Opera... and it would be rehash of what's already available: Disc 1 - The Album Disc 2 - Hammersmith Xmas Show (this would be the Gem)... but they'd put bits of Live Killers, The Bowl, Montreal, Wembley, and since they have a whole disc to cover - Paul Rodgers live versions!!! Disc 3 - Demos (this would be key)... but they'd put single versions, non-segue versions, previously available remixes and instrumental karaoke versions, and maybe even la-creme-de-la-creme brand spankin' new edits! Disc 4 - Blu-Ray lossless DTS-HD/PCM Lossless 5.1 Mix... but they'd put compressed DTS DVD Version (Wembley 25 justifies this comment) Disc 5 - DVD of Making of the album - already released with certain 30th anniversary edition copies and standalone...(Classic Albums version) Disc 6 - A brand spanking new interview CD with Brian and Roger discussing the album...And then we realize that it's just the Audio Commentary on the "Videos" of the Night At The Opera 30th Anniversary DVD....Can't wait for this one! lol Conclusion: No need for Queen Immersion sets... just give us a bloody Anthology box already!!! Like the Beatles did in 1995/1996. ================================================================= It would be interesting to have such thing released, you know. But, as I said before, it's a little bit of nonsense *quoting Brian*. Having released everything *over and over again* that has been available for years isn't an interesting case. But let's look at a few things. Hammersmith Xmas Show - they've been promising to release it since 2009 (or even earlier, if I'm not wrong). We haven't put our hands on it yet. What a pity. This is the concert I've always wanted to see officially released. Let's now hope they release it in 2015 (40th anniversary of the concert). They could put some great bonus material on it. There are four years left before 2015 yet, so maybe Brian can find someone who filmed the last encore and they'd put it as an extra bonus... hmm. Anyway, I hope it becomes released some day. Demos - I'm pretty sure they do have some interesting demos from A Night At The Opera sessions in the QP archives. So they could put them in box set. One more conert - would be good if they could release some interesting 1975 concert on video (another one, yep). For example, Tokyo gig on 1st May. So here are my thoughts. Wouldn't it be great, really? |
| Ivo-1976 02.10.2011 02:52 |
Just face it, boxed sets like this will hardly sell, they will be all over usenet and torrent sites within a week of releasing them, so only a few die-hard fans would pull out 50 euro's or more for it. We all know that Queen does not really care for the die-hard fans and have focused on mainstream fans for years, and will continue to do so. There probably still is interesting stuff out there, but i don't think it will be released, because they will lose money on it. |
| Ron 02.10.2011 04:09 |
I got Nirvana's Nevermind deluxe box with 4 cds and 1 dvd yesterday. Great! Now surely Queen has a bigger following than Nirvana, so why can Nirvana release something like this (the box should even be limited to 'just' 40.000 copies), but Queen can't/won't.... Pity. Am glad I also started to appreciate other music so I can buy such sets after all, although not by Queen. |
| The Real Wizard 02.10.2011 14:39 |
Lostman wrote: One more conert - would be good if they could release some interesting 1975 concert on video (another one, yep). For example, Tokyo gig on 1st May. ================ We don't even know if this is possible. They have three songs for sure, but judging by what was shown at the Stormtroopers exhibition earlier this year, the rest of the footage certainly may be fragmentary. Furthermore, it's silent, and we don't know if they even have the audio. The Tarantura bootleg might actually be the best audio from this show, unless the band made a two-track board recording. |
| MERQRY 02.10.2011 20:16 |
Sir GH wrote: Lostman wrote: One more conert - would be good if they could release some interesting 1975 concert on video (another one, yep). For example, Tokyo gig on 1st May. ================ We don't even know if this is possible. They have three songs for sure, but judging by what was shown at the Stormtroopers exhibition earlier this year, the rest of the footage certainly may be fragmentary. Furthermore, it's silent, and we don't know if they even have the audio. The Tarantura bootleg might actually be the best audio from this show, unless the band made a two-track board recording. --------- Anyway the tokio gig (1st may) is from the SHA tour not from ANATO tour... i think if they release Rainbow 74 some day, the available japan 75 footage would be part of the bonnus disc. another thing: are you sure all the footage in the exhibition was from the same night? how many times freddie changes his costumes?? for me (is only a suposition of course) they have fragmentary footage from some other nights and at least 6 songs (or even the full gig why not?) filmed in full from 1st may (what a shaky takes ha ha) The sound is the big problem there... many audience noise ha ha that's why i think they only could use japan 75 footage as bonus, a propely release of this gig as a main dvd is -almost- impossible |
| The Real Wizard 02.10.2011 22:08 |
MERQRY wrote: are you sure all the footage in the exhibition was from the same night? how many times freddie changes his costumes?? =================== I can't be 100% certain that all the exhibition footage is from May 1, but certainly many parts are. However, Gary Taylor did state that it's all from May 1 ... so then there were 4 costume changes. |
| Rick 03.10.2011 03:53 |
Does any Pink Floyd fan know whether the Games For May concert from 1967 was properly recorded? The setlist is absolutely wonderful. |