| on my way up 09.11.2015 01:22 |
For those who went to the fanclub convention: were there any interesting revelations? Or hints by Brooks or anyone about future projects? And, what was the "Imagine" video like? Thanks in advance for any useful report :-) |
| cmsdrums 09.11.2015 02:23 |
Only snippet I've seen so far is that Brian announced via a video message that Q&AL will be active again in 2016 |
| jondickens1 09.11.2015 02:23 |
I believe Hyde Park 76 is being considered for release next year. From what I could gather it's being researched at present to see if it's a viable release in full or in conjunction with Houston. Greg Brookes seems to talk in riddles tho and doesn't give too much away |
| cmsdrums 09.11.2015 05:13 |
jondickens1 wrote: I believe Hyde Park 76 is being considered for release next year. From what I could gather it's being researched at present to see if it's a viable release in full or in conjunction with Houston. Greg Brookes seems to talk in riddles tho and doesn't give too much awayGreg does sometimes seem to make out that he is more important to the process than he is; yes he makes the band and Jim aware of what exists in the archives, and then makes suggestions for releases, but has no say in what actually gets released. His input after that on releases is essentially limited to labelling tracks with the wrong title, getting facts wrong in write ups, and ensuring that the final product is proof checked for other inaccuracies to a level that would leave Helen Keller in disbelief. |
| Sebastian 09.11.2015 06:41 |
cmsdrums wrote: His input after that on releases is essentially limited to labelling tracks with the wrong title, getting facts wrong in write ups, and ensuring that the final product is proof checked for other inaccuracies to a level that would leave Helen Keller in disbelief.Standing ovation! |
| MercurialFreddie 09.11.2015 07:33 |
So they were really cryptic.... Btw was "Imagine" really played ? |
| Doga 09.11.2015 08:18 |
jondickens1 wrote: I believe Hyde Park 76 is being considered for release next year. From what I could gather it's being researched at present to see if it's a viable release in full or in conjunction with Houston. If they have to mix two different releases that leaves two questions. a) Are the tapes of Hyde Park really damaged, as Jackie Smith said? b) They have the multitracks for Houston? Of course it can be i'm overthinking this and they are simply bored of releasing things without Rock You and Champions. |
| Saint Jiub 09.11.2015 10:21 |
Does including Houston with Hyde Park imply that Earls Court would not be released later? |
| Barry Durex 09.11.2015 11:05 |
Earls court both nights plus Houston package in 2017 please! I'd settle for Hyde Park SD blu ray and CD next year. What's the score with 'Imagine'? is anyone going to comment? |
| Doga 09.11.2015 13:51 |
Panchgani wrote: Does including Houston with Hyde Park imply that Earls Court would not be released later?On the contrary, that means 1977 / 2017 is reserved for Earl's Court. And maybe they want to add Houston to the shorter Hyde Park? In case there are no surprises (Empire Pool '78) i still think the order should be: 2016 Hyde Park 2017 Earl's Court 2018 Houston |
| Barry Durex 09.11.2015 14:28 |
Why would Houston be 2018? |
| brians wig 09.11.2015 14:33 |
jondickens1 wrote: I believe Hyde Park 76 is being considered for release next year. From what I could gather it's being researched at present to see if it's a viable release in full or in conjunction with Houston. Greg Brookes seems to talk in riddles tho and doesn't give too much awayOnly 3 cameras used to film I gather, so I suspect there may be some "dodgy" shots that may not be acceptable to the band (It's such a long time since I watched it), which would necessitate (in their eyes), the possible removal of songs! QPL are TOO focused on perfection because lets face it, the fans don't really care too much as long it looks good and sounds good. |
| brians wig 09.11.2015 14:34 |
Barry Durex wrote: What's the score with 'Imagine'? is anyone going to comment?It was an pencil drawn animation set to the audience recording. NOT proper video footage. |
| Mr.QueenFan 09.11.2015 15:27 |
cmsdrums wrote: Only snippet I've seen so far is that Brian announced via a video message that Q&AL will be active again in 2016Great news! As long as they have future live projects Roger and Brian will keep focused in being in shape. And i think it's about time Brian and Roger hit the studio to make some new music. |
| Marknow 09.11.2015 15:36 |
cmsdrums wrote: Only snippet I've seen so far is that Brian announced via a video message that Q&AL will be active again in 2016Great news. North American fans are literally begging for more, hope they do a few Euro dates too. As you all know I'm a massive fan of this collaboration and I hope it continues for as long as possible. |
| Marknow 09.11.2015 15:42 |
brians wig wrote: Only 3 cameras used to film I gather, so I suspect there may be some "dodgy" shots that may not be acceptable to the band (It's such a long time since I watched it), which would necessitate (in their eyes), the possible removal of songs! QPL are TOO focused on perfection because lets face it, the fans don't really care too much as long it looks good and sounds good.In their defence the camera work and quality of footage is not great and I could understand from a quality control point if they skip it. With that said a duel release with Houston '77 is a pretty good idea. Hope they don't cut HP though it would be great to see them release it as best as they can. Although it is a bit off I feel it certainly deserves to be released considering the historical importance. As fans we need to push for HP to be released and let them know we want to have it regardless of it's issues. |
| Barry Durex 09.11.2015 16:04 |
brians wig wrote:Thanks for replying.Barry Durex wrote: What's the score with 'Imagine'? is anyone going to comment?It was an pencil drawn animation set to the audience recording. NOT proper video footage. What a let down. |
| The Real Wizard 09.11.2015 18:59 |
brians wig wrote:After all that build-up ?!Barry Durex wrote: What's the score with 'Imagine'? is anyone going to comment?It was an pencil drawn animation set to the audience recording. NOT proper video footage. And people were actually upset that the "information" got out in advance? Now I've seen everything, |
| BETA215 09.11.2015 20:57 |
Huh, another broken wish. ¬_¬ |
| Bad Seed 10.11.2015 02:24 |
cmsdrums wrote: His input after that on releases is essentially limited to labelling tracks with the wrong title, getting facts wrong in write ups, and ensuring that the final product is proof checked for other inaccuracies to a level that would leave Helen Keller in disbelief.I can can only assume he is getting Houston and Earls Court mixed up here. Surely it would make more sense to pair HP & EC together (though HP should have been paired with Hammersmith imo)? Why pair with Houston? Two completely different tours, in different years on opposite sides of the Atlantic. It doesn't make sense. Rock Montreal anyone. They have all of that wonderful Bob Harris footage to go along with Houston, if it's paired with HP I don't imagine we'll ever get to see that. |
| Vocal harmony 10.11.2015 06:01 |
Let's put a cat amongst the pigeons here. Hyde Park with a documentary about the event as it was a major milestone in the bands history. Earls Court, with the second night as a bonus like they did with Wembley 86 Houston with the original Bob Harris documentary and the live footage of the mini concert played at the We Are The Champions Filming (if these two have survived in good enough condition) |
| Vocal harmony 10.11.2015 06:02 |
^^^^ oops wrong thread!!! |
| jondickens1 10.11.2015 08:30 |
I'm pretty sure Jim Jenkins asked Greg the question to Greg Brookes about the mini concert performed after the We are the Champions pro mo video. Either he was unwilling to answer the question or he didn't know if it existed. Even if he did,Mr Brookes didn't seem willing to speculate on whether the quality of that mini gig was good enough. I think for sure we'll get a good release next year of another 70's concert. As to what is again open to speculation. I get the impression Mr Brookes was being evasive. I would like to mention though that Greg Brookes was only on the stage for 30 mind just before the UK premiere of A Night at the Odeon which after seeing it I have to say I'm now looking forward to its release. The sound quality IMO is much improved even if it did have numerous technical 'fixes' shall we say. I'm not able to spot them through ear alone (by that I mean they aren't easily noticeable to to people who hadnt heard the concert before). What I will say though is either Jim Jenkins or Greg Brookes said before the screening "Hammersmith 75 never sounded so good" |
| cmsdrums 10.11.2015 09:27 |
I'd love Houston, with the Bob Harris 'on the road' footage pulled together by Rhys Thomas for a full 2 hour or so tour documentary to go with it. |
| MercurialFreddie 10.11.2015 14:32 |
The Real Wizard wrote:After all the mystery, built-up and not much info given prior to the event... they only played an audience source which has been available for years ? I hope that at least the animation was that of the band performing "Imagine" and the art was based on the photos available from the concert....brians wig wrote:After all that build-up ?! And people were actually upset that the "information" got out in advance? Now I've seen everything,Barry Durex wrote: What's the score with 'Imagine'? is anyone going to comment?It was an pencil drawn animation set to the audience recording. NOT proper video footage. |
| khe73 10.11.2015 16:13 |
Ok, i was at convention and Greg mentioned Live Killers....he talked about a possible interactive DVD, with different gigs, so a bit like Rare Live/Live killers, Jim asked about Bob Harris filming the special fan after Promo/champions, as jim was there he remebered the cameras rolling, but Greg said he had not found that yet. The defos he mentioned were Hyde park 76, Houston 77, etc but said theyre looking at what the material is like for release......As for anthology he said it would take around 2 years for the band to spend time on it with him.....i asked him a private question later in the night and it was does Hangman and Victory studio versions excist...His reply Victory defo does.. |
| Cruella de Vil 10.11.2015 17:22 |
If so, et's just keep William Orbit away from the Victory mixing desk! |
| Togg 11.11.2015 05:30 |
"jim was there he remebered the cameras rolling, but Greg said he had not found that yet." You have to laugh at that dont you, Greg's been collecting the archives together for almost a couple of decades now by my reckoning and either it was all thrown into a million Tesco carrier bags before or he is a master at spinning this out until retirement. I appreciate he will have to look through BBC achives as well, but surely 20 years down the road they must have everything that's out there safely stored away, He's been doing it almost as long as Freddie was with them... |