| Another Roger (re) 11.06.2016 09:31 |
Just listened to the song and rediscovered it big time. I felt an instant urge to start a discussion about this fantastic gem in the Queen catalogue. This song really has it all. I love the the way it starts off. The high pitched vocals sounds like some sort of journey. I dont know, but it feels a bit like something coming to an end. (Probably because I know the course of events) The atmosphere is a bit nostalgic and sad. The riff is great, and Freddies vocals on top of it is so powerful. The lyrics appears to be very selfbiographic and a review of life. I like it a lot. There are two segments with "orchestra". Maybe inspiration from Freddies adventure with Monsterrat? I love the arrangement and the way this song is assembled. It all leads up to that last chorus "Was it all worth it, was it all worth it. It was a worthwhile experience." It is a great climax. Everybody on this forum is well familiar with this song. But I'd like to hear your opinions on this song. Do you have any stories about it? Have you ever heard it on radio or other places? Its one of those great Queen songs you never tend to hear except when you put it on yourself. |
| Chief Mouse 11.06.2016 10:49 |
The band stated that it was meant as a sort of autobiographical piece, I think John said it during the 1989 Queen For An Hour Radio 1 interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mdb6Hz8YY0 I love the song. And yes, I have heard it a few times on my local rock radio. Good stuff. |
| Another Roger (re) 11.06.2016 10:56 |
Chief Mouse wrote: The band stated that it was meant as a sort of autobiographical piece, I think John said it during the 1989 Queen For An Hour Radio 1 interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mdb6Hz8YY0 I love the song. And yes, I have heard it a few times on my local rock radio. Good stuff. And that is my favourite interview ever. It is so great to hear them all 4 in great spirit. Lovely! |
| Oscar J 11.06.2016 11:13 |
The intro and riff is great, as is the solo and orchestral break. I think the verses and choruses are a little unimaginative musically, but Freddie saves it with his vocals. |
| stevelondon20 11.06.2016 17:22 |
I love the song. One of my faves. |
| AlbaNo1 11.06.2016 17:59 |
Proper Queen song. Intentionally so ...but saved the miracle . If you roll onto Innuendo straight after, even better |
| vicspec 11.06.2016 18:07 |
The riff sounds so much like the classic Battlestar Galactica theme: link |
| mooghead 12.06.2016 04:50 |
I just wish the synth parts didn't sound so synthy, including the orchestra.. I sometimes think the verses could have the drum part from Dragon Attack |
| dave76 12.06.2016 05:17 |
Having listened to the song again i would say it was a worthwile experience. |
| Arnaldo "Ogre-" Silveira 12.06.2016 07:33 |
Absolutely fantastic song. It stands as one of the very best songs by the best Band ever. Cheers, Ogre- |
| TomP63 12.06.2016 07:45 |
Moog, I am with you on your view concering the synth and the drums are flat. Tom |
| Oscar J 12.06.2016 08:23 |
I have to disagree there Tom, I think the drums sound magnificent. Especially those huge tom fills. |
| Doga 12.06.2016 09:40 |
This and "The Hero" are the dark horses of Queen in the 80's. |
| 7cees 12.06.2016 14:13 |
Also a lot like this: link |
| antiden 12.06.2016 14:44 |
Great song which summarizes band's career. Many years ago, when I was young and enthusiastic, it inspired me to compile this video: link |
| stevelondon20 12.06.2016 16:47 |
It's definitely in my Top 10. The start of the song is just sublime. |
| Martin Packer 13.06.2016 05:03 |
It might've been the swansong. Fortunately it didn't turn out that way. |
| Viper 13.06.2016 06:23 |
It's a great song! Love it! Great guitar riff, great vocals and great bits and pieces! |
| Holly2003 13.06.2016 06:33 |
link |
| TomP63 13.06.2016 06:35 |
Oscar, after reading your post, I gave Was It All Worth It is a second spin, but I still share the opinion with Mooghead. From day one I for one find the synth and the drums dull. The orchestra part just kills the song a bit. Tom |
| Daniel vZ 13.06.2016 13:45 |
First of all: Was It All Worth It is I think a great song with a great riff, although I personally would have put the synths more in the background (the ones that are not in the bridge) And about the drumsound, I agree with Oscar, then again: it's all a matter of taste. I personally like acoustic drumsound like in WIAWI and Khashoggi's ship (to stick with The Miracle) Although I Want It All uses acoustic drums as well, I don't like the sound of them, they sound way too dry and thin. |
| Oscar J 13.06.2016 14:09 |
The fill at 5:12 into the song sure as hell isn't dull IMO. But each to their own. :) Edit: agree with post above. The drums on IWIA are triggered. What were they thinking? |
| Daniel vZ 13.06.2016 14:28 |
To be honest, the fill at 5:12 is really simple and standard. Personally I like the ones at 1:08, 2:29, 3:39 (especially this one, a nice roll into the guitarsolo) and 5:17. |
| Oscar J 13.06.2016 15:47 |
5:12 - are you talking about the 32:nds across the snare and floor tom? While I'm not really a drummer, that's the one fill in that song that I definitely can not play. |
| cmsdrums 14.06.2016 02:36 |
Oscar J wrote: I have to disagree there Tom, I think the drums sound magnificent. Especially those huge tom fills.I really like the drums - both the sound and the playing - on Was It All Worth It. One of Roger's last decent 'rock' drum performances really. |
| Daniel vZ 14.06.2016 11:55 |
Oscar J wrote: 5:12 - are you talking about the 32:nds across the snare and floor tom? While I'm not really a drummer, that's the one fill in that song that I definitely can not play.The one at 5:12 is a 8th notes fill and really simply, the one at 5:17 is the one I like, but can't play that one either (I think, it's a bit hard to hear what he is exactly playing there. |
| Oscar J 14.06.2016 13:39 |
I think we just have different versions with different timestamps. I'm talking about that fast one. :) |
| Daniel vZ 14.06.2016 13:59 |
I listened to the normal version on youtube, This one, link The fast fill is here at 5;17. :) |
| TheAdmiester 14.06.2016 17:26 |
Daniel vZ wrote: I listened to the normal version on youtube, This one, link The fast fill is here at 5;17. :)That one has 4-5 seconds of silence at the beginning for the title card, so your 5:17 and their 5:12 probably are the same thing. |
| musicland munich 15.06.2016 01:33 |
Was it all worth it...played to death in 89'( like the whole Miracle Album)...didn't work for me nowadays ( like MOST of the Miracle Album)... |
| malicedoom 16.06.2016 11:43 |
I've never cared for this song, and I'm not really sure exactly why. I've given it so many chances because I know it has a lot of die-hard fans... dunno... I just can't get into it. Wish I could. |