QueenZone discussion #1404834

Rock Montreal re-release official artwork

Rock Montreal re-release official artwork

tomchristie22
28.10.2014 22:28		 link
They really need to hire a new graphic designer.
A plus is that they at least feature all the band members rather than just Freddie on this one.
musicland munich
28.10.2014 23:42		 Sorry, a little correction here...They need to hire a graphic designer. What's that ? Queen - Live at the Disco ?
Oscar J
29.10.2014 05:09		 What? Is that an official artwork? Hahahahaha.
MercurialFreddie
29.10.2014 05:20		 But it's meant to be a cinema-poster, yes ?
inu-liger
29.10.2014 05:38
MercurialFreddie wrote: But it's meant to be a cinema-poster, yes ?
Correct
tomchristie22
29.10.2014 07:06		 It is, but I'd assume it'll be used as artwork if they choose to put the new remaster out on DVD/BR.
Nitroboy
29.10.2014 08:24		 As long as they have fixed the colours (and removed the vocal overdubs), I don't care about the artwork.
matt z
29.10.2014 08:53		 Not as bad as I expected. Looks circus-y
Would've looked better monochromatic. Drums look cluttered but hey. At least it showcases some element of LIVE action.
Good to see John Deacon again.
*goodco*
29.10.2014 08:54		 In case people have forgotten (or prefer to forget), it's not great, but still way better than that good old 'Return of the Champions' front and back
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featuring a crowd, Paul Rodgers, the back of some guitarist, and the invisible man on drums.
dysan
29.10.2014 13:32		 I'd say 'nice try lads'.
mooghead
29.10.2014 15:26		 I love Freddie's concert footwear, I wonder if subconsciously its the reason I am a massive Adidas fanboy :/
Hangman_96
29.10.2014 16:08		 Not bad for a cinema poster. And I don't think they are going to re-release it once again, but then who knows... Maybe it's supposed to become another over re-re-re-re-re-re-released Wembley.
Oscar J
29.10.2014 16:59
Lostman wrote: Not bad for a cinema poster. And I don't think they are going to re-release it once again, but then who knows... Maybe it's supposed to become another over re-re-re-re-re-re-released Wembley.

Are you saying you can't see how awful it looks? The floor reflection of Freddie? The cheap lens flares? The conflicting colours? The patchy layout? And why the hell is the title right behind Freddies arse? I could go on and on...
MercurialFreddie
29.10.2014 17:34		 Well, if they decide to re-release it, then I hope that we will get both nights (a la Wembley 25th anniv. release).
Doga
29.10.2014 18:32
MercurialFreddie wrote: Well, if they decide to re-release it, then I hope that we will get both nights (a la Wembley 25th anniv. release).
I think that will be impossible, the footage of both nights was merged for the film. What you see is what exist, no more and no less.
winterspelt
29.10.2014 18:34
*goodco* wrote: In case people have forgotten (or prefer to forget), it's not great, but still way better than that good old 'Return of the Champions' front and back link featuring a crowd, Paul Rodgers, the back of some guitarist, and the invisible man on drums.
I always loved the cover of ROTC but pretty much hate the back...
tomchristie22
29.10.2014 19:00
winterspelt wrote: I always loved the cover of ROTC but pretty much hate the back...
The front cover photo itself is quite impressive. The red 'Return of the Champions' text that looks like it was made with 'Word Art' isn't quite as much so.
matt z
30.10.2014 03:42		 I think the return of the champions was strategically set to meet the following Tour. The cover photo isn't bad as it focuses on a live element.
That said. I bought the ROTC álbum for $4 at amoeba....it had the barcode scratched out because it was a superfluous item.
I was curious.
It wasn't bad. Might have been a great tour. I now regret miSsing the QPR TOUR.
Ah well.
But yes. Ditto ditto conflicting colours, convoluted picture. A focus distracted. A bizarre choice to have those conflicting elements. If they had FAKED a stage element and done it monochromatic they could have focused on all four without looking like a lazy art students "night before a test" homework
It's not horrible. FREDDIE looks great. John looks great. Mmmm... leave it to the critics to suggest it has something to do with the recent legacy
kayley10
30.10.2014 10:38		 Here is the monochrome version
matt z
30.10.2014 21:16		 Well what would look cool would be color matching the band in blue and leaving Freddie as it was.
It'd be fun to make a phony cover for the release.
Sue Dounim
31.10.2014 05:37
Doga wrote:
MercurialFreddie wrote: Well, if they decide to re-release it, then I hope that we will get both nights (a la Wembley 25th anniv. release).
I think that will be impossible, the footage of both nights was merged for the film. What you see is what exist, no more and no less.

Perhaps a 4 CD set of both nights then?