| RocketMan 25.11.2012 16:53 |
Looking at the 'making of' scenes of the video, you can clearley see how ill he is and is under heavy make up. I was wondering what must have been going through his mind at this time? It must have been a painful thing to go through for Freddie. I really admire him for having the courage and strength to make that final video as you can definatly see he is so ill. |
| brENsKi 25.11.2012 17:15 |
you get a better understanding for this if you see someone close to you (family) dying. my dad and brother BOTH died horribly - from cancer (in 2008 and 2009) but BOTH of them carried on...giving it their all...right up until they couldn't any longer much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars what else would you do? |
| DLCVinnuendo 25.11.2012 18:59 |
He was very brave to do what he loved most in the same situation he was in, here in Brazil, was an artist, too brilhant, who died of AIDS too, but other than Freddie, so he recorded the voices of the album once, and only then knew he would die, and depressed, unfortunately, seeing that example, Freddie was brave to the end, and had the courage to do the video, not to appear in the media, but only to say goodbye to us. |
| matt z 26.11.2012 00:35 |
One button at a time. ...probably with some help. I hope this clarifies things |
| matt z 26.11.2012 00:48 |
brENsKi wrote: you get a better understanding for this if you see someone close to you (family) dying. my dad and brother BOTH died horribly - from cancer (in 2008 and 2009) but BOTH of them carried on...giving it their all...right up until they couldn't any longer much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars what else would you do?Very bold truthful statement. I was aware the original post was probably more rhetorical expression of awe and admiration than desiring a real answer. I just don't want to debate what was going through his mind. From all outward appearances in the behind the scenes snippet of his direction, he seemed as hands on as he could be. But then again. Much is hidden through the lens. |
| Jamie1977 26.11.2012 04:41 |
It was a very brave thing to do for Freddie. The carrying on part maybe a human being thing to do, don't forget his celebrity status. And the fact that he didn't tell most people about his illness apart from his inner circle. I have the biggest respect for everyone who is this brave , don't get me wrong, but there were some other aspects that played a major roll in this particular case. It showed his enormous dedication, the need to really make music and give his best possible performance of this song, and to say goodbye in a way to all his fans and friends, right 'till the very end. He had this opportunity because of his 'star status'. I think this was going through his mind, apart from if the clothes he was wearing portrayed his beloved cats in a nice way haha! Good old Freddie, miss him a lot! |
| The Real Wizard 26.11.2012 10:03 |
brENsKi wrote: you get a better understanding for this if you see someone close to you (family) dying. my dad and brother BOTH died horribly - from cancer (in 2008 and 2009) but BOTH of them carried on...giving it their all...right up until they couldn't any longer much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars what else would you do?Quite possibly the best post ever made on this forum. Well done, sir. |
| matt z 26.11.2012 11:51 |
¡Vive le proletariat! ;) |
| brENsKi 26.11.2012 12:05 |
The Real Wizard wrote:thank youbrENsKi wrote: you get a better understanding for this if you see someone close to you (family) dying. my dad and brother BOTH died horribly - from cancer (in 2008 and 2009) but BOTH of them carried on...giving it their all...right up until they couldn't any longer much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars what else would you do?Quite possibly the best post ever made on this forum. Well done, sir. |
| MartynTS 26.11.2012 15:36 |
brENsKi wrote: you get a better understanding for this if you see someone close to you (family) dying. my dad and brother BOTH died horribly - from cancer (in 2008 and 2009) but BOTH of them carried on...giving it their all...right up until they couldn't any longer much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars what else would you do? Very truthful post (I know this was already pointed out). Freddie was an extremely talented person, but that doesn't make him super-human in any way. He just wanted to live out the remainder of his life doing what he loved to do, until he was incapable of doing it. That's what any person would want to do. He felt well enough at that point to where he could still do things, even if it was more difficult. |
| brENsKi 26.11.2012 17:00 |
you know what. i agree with that last post completely - but again, this is so much easier with experience. apols for the self-indulgence, but.... my brother had a taxi/chauffeuring business, and his pride and joy was his small fleet of Mercs...always silver. and even though in the last two months of his life, he had little to do with the day-to-day running of the business, he'd still love taking his own car out. right up until two weeks before his passing he still drove his car. if you love it...you'll do it as long as you can |
| waunakonor 26.11.2012 19:59 |
The results are in, and The Greatest QueenZone Post Ever contest is down to the final round! The comments of the two finalists are reproduced below, so vote now! Which post is The Greatest QueenZone Post Ever?
jones904 wrote: YOUR SHITE DOES NOT PAINT PRETTY PICTURES brENsKi wrote: you get a better understanding for this if you see someone close to you (family) dying. my dad and brother BOTH died horribly - from cancer (in 2008 and 2009) but BOTH of them carried on...giving it their all...right up until they couldn't any longer much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars what else would you do?Make your voice heard and vote for your favorite contestant before it's too late! |
| john bodega 27.11.2012 03:45 |
"much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars" I don't think admiration of one has to come at the expense of the other. But aside from that hiccup, you're very much on point. |
| AlbaNo1 27.11.2012 17:02 |
Referring to the OP I think continuing to engage in creative processes,and also publically, while suffering physically to that extent is worthy of great admiration. But then I have no creativity or talent so to me it all seems extraordinary anyway.There seems to be a need in some posters to exalt members of Queen, and in particular Freddie, and a need in others to show how ordinary they are. I think the truth is somewhere in between. |
| brENsKi 28.11.2012 11:38 |
who would you say was trying to "show how ordinary" Freddie was? because that was NOT what i was saying. the comparison i was trying to make was that ordinary people "getting on with things" when they're dying can be more difficult than for celebrities. the reason i say this is that - a rock stars' life is much more comfortable - and so by (default) - if the motivation to "keep going" is equal in most people, then it's a little easier if you have access to the best healthcare money can buy. one minor correction to your (otherwise good) post - Freddie DID NOT engage PUBLICALLY - even BEFORE he was unwell he was very private..but once he was unwell - he was hardly seen publically. apart from the May Bank Holiday radio show "queen for an hour" and the "Brit awards" -can you name ANY other proper public appearances from late 89-late 91? |
| people on streets 28.11.2012 15:55 |
brENsKi wrote: you get a better understanding for this if you see someone close to you (family) dying. my dad and brother BOTH died horribly - from cancer (in 2008 and 2009) but BOTH of them carried on...giving it their all...right up until they couldn't any longer much as i love freddie's work - his "carrying on to the end" was no titanic/gargantuan effort it's what ordinary people do EVERY SINGLE day...and if anyone is to be admired...it's the ordinary people NOT the rocks stars what else would you do?Best post you ever made. |