| Marknow 21.11.2014 15:20 |
Getting straight to the point here... :) Is it the worst solo EVER by Brian? From 1970 until now I have always enjoyed the Guitar Solo, not so much this year though. The solo is very lazy in comparison to what Brian has done in the past. It leaves a very stale taste despite the fact that Brian is visibly stimulated during the recent tour. It was all very organic but now... I don't know tbh...It just sounds stale, ordinary. Any thoughts? |
| mooghead 21.11.2014 15:48 |
Post a link to it without the inclusion of the squawling arsehole and I will comment :-) |
| Marknow 21.11.2014 16:58 |
mooghead wrote: Post a link to it without the inclusion of the squawling arsehole and I will comment :-) Hey, don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of the 2014 guitar solo. BUT, to call Brian a "squawling arsehole" is unjust imho/ |
| BETA215 21.11.2014 17:08 |
Marknow wrote:I think he's referring to Mr. Lamberto.mooghead wrote: Post a link to it without the inclusion of the squawling arsehole and I will comment :-)Hey, don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of the 2014 guitar solo. BUT, to call Brian a "squawling arsehole" is unjust imho/ |
| The Real Wizard 21.11.2014 17:47 |
We all know the doc's solos aren't what they used to be. Most musicians in their late 60s aren't at their peak anymore. But his chops are still in great shape overall. He nailed that solo from I Was Born To Love You each night in Japan. I'd say his solo spot peaked in 1993. It was in sections like John Bonham's Moby Dick circa 1973. Absolute excellence on the Brixton Academy live album. |
| Heavenite 21.11.2014 18:54 |
I saw him this year for the first time, so i don't have any previous live concert experience to go by. But I thought it was great! He gave his heart and his soul that night and was the primary reason that I was so enraptured by show. In many respects I felt he has become the star! |
| winterspelt 21.11.2014 22:39 |
I havent seen all the gigs from this tour, but I have to say that the guitar solos I saw were a little bit "generic" Still, the rest of the show (except one or two shows in which he played bad) were top notch. Could it be that he has been enjoying more playing in the band than before? At least thats what I feel. |
| CPL593h 22.11.2014 05:27 |
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| Marknow 22.11.2014 06:56 |
BETA215 wrote:Marknow wrote:I think he's referring to Mr. Lamberto.mooghead wrote: Post a link to it without the inclusion of the squawling arsehole and I will comment :-)Hey, don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of the 2014 guitar solo. BUT, to call Brian a "squawling arsehole" is unjust imho/ Adam does not feature in the Guitar Solo? |
| CPL593h 22.11.2014 09:07 |
Marknow wrote: Adam does not feature in the Guitar Solo? I think that mooghead doesn't want to be exposed even to one or two seconds of AL's "singing" while skipping his vocal part in search of the solo. :-) |
| Marknow 22.11.2014 09:20 |
CPL593h wrote:Marknow wrote: Adam does not feature in the Guitar Solo?I think that mooghead doesn't want to be exposed even to one or two seconds of AL's "singing" while skipping his vocal part in search of the solo. :-) Jasus.... |
| winterspelt 22.11.2014 12:02 |
Well, for those of you who havent heard any, this is the first link I got when I searched for "Queen+ Adam Lambert Brian May guitar solo" link There are better solos, of course, this one reminded me a little to the song Brian played with the great Edgar Froese, more atmospheric than rock... There are some dates which are more into the rock side. |
| bucsateflon 22.11.2014 12:03 |
Anybody ever comprised a BM solos anthology? |
| general.3*.Smile 22.11.2014 12:57 |
the best solo from Brian (for me) is Last horizon, Bijou and Just one life guitar version... BM solo 2014 : link Great between 3'50 and 5'50 and between 11'00 and 12'15 |
| Oscar J 22.11.2014 13:25 |
When did Roger get those puny rack toms? |
| Marknow 22.11.2014 13:46 |
bucsateflon wrote: Anybody ever comprised a BM solos anthology? I gave it a shot a few years back but it proved to be unpopular on here. It would be great if there was a Wiki that quoted all the different songs featured in the solo, Skye Boat Song, Waltzing Matilda, Danny Boy etc. |
| Oscar J 22.11.2014 14:23 |
Marknow wrote:Don't forget Frère Jacques!bucsateflon wrote: Anybody ever comprised a BM solos anthology?I gave it a shot a few years back but it proved to be unpopular on here. It would be great if there was a Wiki that quoted all the different songs featured in the solo, Skye Boat Song, Waltzing Matilda, Danny Boy etc. |
| ludwigs 22.11.2014 14:26 |
general.3*.Smile wrote: the best solo from Brian (for me) is Last horizon, Bijou and Just one life guitar version... BM solo 2014 : link Great between 3'50 and 5'50 and between 11'00 and 12'15There are many that weren't hits that appeal to my tastes. One notable one is his playing on the Jimmy Gnecco version (way better than Chris Cornells) of 'Someone to Die For'. Very clever use of the chord sequence and not too pentatonic really.... |
| marc.s 22.11.2014 22:33 |
Brian Mays solo on Rainbow particularly the first show is compact and fabulous and never outstayed its welcome ... I always skip this on the other live releases ...although I'll listen to Live Killers version all the way through on occasion...but I've heard the 2014 version and it does nothing for me...it would be the one part of the show I wouldn't enjoy ...but I know a lot of people still love those loonnnnggggg solos...not me...each to his or her own ;) |
| Vocal harmony 23.11.2014 08:24 |
Oscar J wrote: When did Roger get those puny rack toms?It's the kit he has been using since the beginning of the tour. He's sound doesn't seem to be compromised by the shallower toms. In the last couple of years there seems to be a gradual decline in deep shelled tom-toms. Although there are still a lot who use them. Thinking back to the 70 's Keith Moon used quite shallow rack toms and still had a very powerful sound. Also the less depth in the shell produces a clearer sound as far as FOH mixing goes. |
| bucsateflon 23.11.2014 10:07 |
Marknow wrote:That too, but I was thinking in the terms of a dozen or so of "Brighton rock" solos gathered, but also to be in stereo...bucsateflon wrote: Anybody ever comprised a BM solos anthology?I gave it a shot a few years back but it proved to be unpopular on here. It would be great if there was a Wiki that quoted all the different songs featured in the solo, Skye Boat Song, Waltzing Matilda, Danny Boy etc. |
| Oscar J 23.11.2014 11:17 |
Note sure what to think of Roger's playing nowadays. Don't know if he's too low in the mix on the shows or if his chops are just to weak to cut through (probably a combination of both), but it all sounds like a mush to me. He looks so physically limited. |
| The King Of Rhye 23.11.2014 11:44 |
mooghead wrote: Post a link to it without the inclusion of the squawling arsehole and I will comment :-)Have you ever seen or heard any of Brians '14 solos? Or do you have any idea of how they've been doing it? Even since the Q+Paul tours?? They're not doing Brighton Rock, or Son & Daughter, you know............ |
| The King Of Rhye 23.11.2014 11:45 |
CPL593h wrote:He wouldn't have to.........jeez..........Marknow wrote: Adam does not feature in the Guitar Solo?I think that mooghead doesn't want to be exposed even to one or two seconds of AL's "singing" while skipping his vocal part in search of the solo. :-) |
| Makka 23.11.2014 23:23 |
I enjoyed Brian's solo here in Perth when they played in August. I've never seen them live before but know there live stuff quite well. I thought his guitar playing was very good considering his age. Same for Roger, I thought his drumming was very solid. I was impressed to see him playing Stone Cold Crazy as well as he did. :) |
| winterspelt 24.11.2014 01:24 |
Oscar J wrote: Note sure what to think of Roger's playing nowadays. Don't know if he's too low in the mix on the shows or if his chops are just to weak to cut through (probably a combination of both), but it all sounds like a mush to me. He looks so physically limited.Physically limited? Well, yes, specially considering that he's not a very active drummer! It must be very hard for him to get back to shape... Specially at his age! The thing you mention about the mix, may be a combination of acoustic of the venue (in case you were able to see them live) or the audio from the videos you saw... It may be that they didnt used proper mics in Roger's kit cause they caused some issues with the descending Q. They had to use some custom clips that may cause a different tone. Here you can see them in this pic: |