| winterspelt 21.10.2014 22:44 |
Roger interview. He talks about the upcoming release of The Lot in the USA, Queen Forever, Queen, Freddie, Adam and his solo stuff: link |
| Doga 21.10.2014 23:22 |
There have been quite a few live releases of Queen material from the ‘80s, so I think folks were pretty happy to get something from the ‘70s era of the band. What else is there in the vaults from those years that exists? Very little. I believe that there is film of our free concert in Hyde Park, but I think it’s not complete and I don’t think it’s particularly good quality. I can’t think of anything else. |
| jondickens1 22.10.2014 00:55 |
I read that article too. My heart sank when I read the piece about Hyde Park and 80's gigs. Hope this isn't true. Doesn't sound like Queen productions plan on releasing anything else from the 70, even tho he never mentioned Earls Court or Houston. |
| jondickens1 22.10.2014 00:56 |
Sorry,70's gigs not 80's. |
| tomchristie22 22.10.2014 02:32 |
Well, he didn't say that there IS nothing else, he said he can't think of anything else. Anyway he's gone on record as saying he'd completely forgotten about the Rainbow (perhaps not literally, but it wasn't something that ever occurred to him as a potential release), so we probably shouldn't let this crush our hopes right away. We know they have Hammersmith 79, for a start, don't we? |
| MercurialFreddie 22.10.2014 04:12 |
I know that there was some other stuff that Freddie worked on with Michael. Did you guys look at those tracks too? We did, yeah. But we had to really go along with what Michael’s record company and his estate would release. So, we had talks with them and that’s what they would agree to. So, we can assume that they've worked on the other FM/MJ tracks but the Jackson Estate had the final say to which of the tracks will end up on Queen Forever. - one mystery solved. As to the recorded gigs (70's) here I will remind you what Greg Brooks knew was in the archives on a PROPER format: (topic from 2007 so from that time they could've found more material): Earls Court 77 Hammy Odeon 79 Hyde Park 76 Houston 77 Japan 79 (bits) Munich 79 Paris 79 PS. He either forgot about Hammersmith 1975 :) :) or they didn't have it at the time as it isn't listed on his Live Archive List. |
| MercurialFreddie 22.10.2014 04:13 |
I wouldn't rely on Roger's opinion on what's there in the archives as they (QProd.) have their own archivist and it is his job to know what they have and what isn't stored in the archives / haven't been found yet. Also it looks like Roger alone admitted (non-verbally) that he really isn't an expert of what's there in the vaults as he avoided the last question and just ended the interview :). |
| jondickens1 22.10.2014 04:26 |
I do wish there was a way of contacting Brian or Roger even if it's via there archivists that there is a huge market for 70's concert official releases and the apparent wealth of material they have. The success of The Rainbow release surely must make them realise, or so you'd think. |
| Benn Kempster 22.10.2014 06:56 |
Roger has clearly been instructed to promote the CURRENT incarnation of Queen; why on earth any journalist worth their salt would refer back to the 1970's after Roger so openly reveals his hand in praising Adam Lambert is a complete and utter mystery.......... |
| winterspelt 22.10.2014 10:27 |
People forget that for every artist, they see the past in a different way than the fans: Most artists are looking forward to new releases, gigs, business etc while we, the fans, listen closely to previous gigs. Its natural that not only in Queen but in every band, a fan can tell in which gig the guitar player dropped the guitar pick in the middle on the solo. Now, his comments about the 70s stuff, he kind of avoided the real answer: We all know there's enough material to make another release (box set, a live album etc) his answer is more a business minded answer: If he says something that clearly confirms more material, people wont be buying planned releases. I dont think he "has been instructed" to promote the "current line up" he was clear stating that Adam's priority is his solo stuff and he clearly said that he and Roger COULD do some collaboration with Adam but nothing more than that. Which leads me to the idea that both Roger and Brian could appear in Adam's new album. By the way, Adam changed record label, said he had new executive producer(s) etc which may means that someone from the Queen camp MAY BE working with him on an artistic or business level... Let's wait and see... |
| The Real Wizard 22.10.2014 12:42 |
MercurialFreddie wrote: Earls Court 77 Hammy Odeon 79 Hyde Park 76 Houston 77 Japan 79 (bits) Munich 79 Paris 79We have no confirmation of whether or not multi-track audio of Houston and Munich exist, as those weren't filmed by the band. Of that list, the most realistic thing is a 1979 box set with a few songs from each show. And there is more Japan 79 footage than you may realize. There are at least two nights worth. |
| Oscar J 22.10.2014 13:28 |
Two nights, with a hundred nights worth of vocal cracks, that is. |
| malicedoom 22.10.2014 13:30 |
Already commented on, but I'm commenting again anyway. "I know that there was some other stuff that Freddie worked on with Michael. Did you guys look at those tracks too?" ------------------ "We did, yeah. But we had to really go along with what Michael’s record company and his estate would release. So, we had talks with them and that’s what they would agree to." ------------------ Motherfucker... (me being annoyed) |
| MercurialFreddie 22.10.2014 13:50 |
@The Real Wizard I've lifted the info straight from the topic created by GB and if he states that they have those shows on "proper" format then we can assume that the multitrack of those shows exist but yes we have to be prepared for anything concerning that video from Knebworth 86 wasn't recorded. Here's the GB's original topic: link. PS. Does anyone know why it's been so long since he has written on this forum ? |
| Doga 22.10.2014 13:50 |
The only way they could release the footage of Tokyo 79 is dubbing it with the vocals of another gig, And fans won't be happy about it, but the truth is that show was painfully to listen. Shame, the Budokan is probably the venue where they played most and we don't have a good show profesionally released from there. |
| MercurialFreddie 22.10.2014 14:23 |
Quick question concerning Queen Forever... actually The Works album :D We know that TMBMTLTT was meant to end the album but it was replaced by ITTWWC. Does this mean that there exists finished Queen version from 1984 which could've been added to the second disc of Queen Forever ? |
| Mr.QueenFan 22.10.2014 18:19 |
The Real Wizard wrote: And there is more Japan 79 footage than you may realize. There are at least two nights worth.You're right, but i think that because of Freddie's voice problems some songs are not releasable. But there are some songs that worked very well, even when Freddie didn't try to hit the high notes. Very energetic concerts. |
| The Real Wizard 23.10.2014 13:09 |
The thing that struck me the most about this interview is his revisionist history about their solo material. While there were indeed moments like the others contributing to Love Kills and Freddie singing on Heaven For Everyone, it was not always glamourous. When the other three heard about Freddie receiving a bigger advance for Mr Bad Guy than Queen had received for The Works, things were not at all good in the Queen camp. And the fact that Freddie hired a guitarist to sound like Brian did not bode well with him at all. Much of the 80s were a rocky time for Queen, but who can blame him for wanting to paint a rosier picture? I'm sure that all doesn't matter now in hindsight. Hell, they don't even mention Paul Rodgers anymore, and that was just over 5 years ago. |
| Bad Seed 23.10.2014 14:00 |
I mentioned this a few weeks ago. At the Rainbow screening the other month, Greg did some q&a thing, he said neither Hammersmith '75, Hyde Park, Earls Court or Houston were suitable for a stand alone release (box set possible), not necessarily his opinion but the band's. But there is plenty of '79 footage which could be worked on. |
| Mr.QueenFan 23.10.2014 14:28 |
Bad Seed wrote: I mentioned this a few weeks ago. At the Rainbow screening the other month, Greg did some q&a thing, he said neither Hammersmith '75, Hyde Park, Earls Court or Houston were suitable for a stand alone release (box set possible), not necessarily his opinion but the band's. But there is plenty of '79 footage which could be worked on.Hammersmith'75 is worthy of a standalone release. Brian and Roger already recorded an interview some years ago to be included in the DVD release. The only thing missing is the final songs SSOR, because the cameras were off. Other than that i think it's good and i'm guessing it's going to be their next release in 2015. |
| winterspelt 23.10.2014 18:08 |
I dont expect any Queen material in 2015. The next logical release would be a Q+AL, there's already a demand for it, we know its in the works, so its safe to assume the next release would be a Q+AL live album and perhaps a collaboration as guests on the next AL album. If there's going to be another Queen release I would say it would be for 2016 or even later (depending on sales for the Q+AL album and Brian's commitments) |
| The Real Wizard 25.10.2014 00:11 |
Mr.QueenFan wrote: Hammersmith'75 is worthy of a standalone release. Brian and Roger already recorded an interview some years ago to be included in the DVD release. The only thing missing is the final songs SSOR, because the cameras were off. Other than that i think it's good and i'm guessing it's going to be their next release in 2015.I honestly hope not. The show has been bootlegged countless times in excellent quality, and the track listing is almost the same as the Rainbow release. I'd prefer pretty much anything else. |
| Vocal harmony 25.10.2014 06:38 |
The Real Wizard wrote: I honestly hope not. The show has been bootlegged countless times in excellent quality, and the track listing is almost the same as the Rainbow release. I'd prefer pretty much anything else.Very true. Also it should be remembered that the set list that night was not the same as for the rest of that tour. . . Were they playing it save for TV or at least squeezing what fans at the time would have recognised into the time allowed. |