| fras444 11.06.2017 19:25 |
What are all of the Freddie/ general band interactions are there of their live and studio careers? Both generic, humorous and maybe the not so humorous? Does anyone have any favorite personal memories of being at shows that weren't captured on camera.? What are your favorites? Freddie leaning on Roger during the acoustic medley at Wembly Freddie getting a bit too excited around Brian at Milton Keys or was it Montreal? then Brian punching Freddie's Mexican hat off towards the end of the show would have to be on of the best and most humorous John and Freddie's All day long lines during the 'full liar' live years.. ( The Houston one would have to be my favorite, John really went in with a lot of enthusiasm, almost hugging Freddie) There is a picture I've seen of Freddie putting that crown on John during the magic tour..? Where was that? Was it captured on film? John playing a few keys on the piano while Spike was playing at wembly. There was a YouTube clip a while back of John playing the wrong note for Brian to look up and smile at John. The closest John and Brian interaction I've seen would have to be the Magic jam at Wembly |
| Sebastian 11.06.2017 19:40 |
Fred asking Rog if they should do 'Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting' at the Exhibition Centre in London. John and Rog sharing a mic at Wembley ('Baby I Don't Care'). Brian getting wrong the album 'Love of My Life' was on and Frederick correcting him. |
| fras444 11.06.2017 21:21 |
"Fred asking Rog if they should do 'Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting' at the Exhibition Centre in London." Interesting you mentioned that Sebastian. Queen as an impromptu improvise band live... Do you think Queen could have made some exciting forays into that sorta thing a little like what Led Zeppelin did live.? Bust out a little more random covers or a little more instrumentation as a trio or even with Freddie on piano... An upbeat queen version like No Quarter would have been something to see |
| The Real Wizard 11.06.2017 21:21 |
Sebastian wrote: Brian getting wrong the album 'Love of My Life' was on and Frederick correcting him.Which one is that on again? My pick is WWRY at Milton Keynes, where Brian tips off Freddie's hat. Classic. |
| Gregsynth 11.06.2017 22:08 |
The Real Wizard wrote:Copenhagen 78 and the second Rotterdam 1978 gig have Brian goofing up the album. The Night At The Opera correction is on the Rotterdam show.Sebastian wrote: Brian getting wrong the album 'Love of My Life' was on and Frederick correcting him.Which one is that on again? My pick is WWRY at Milton Keynes, where Brian tips off Freddie's hat. Classic. |
| cmsdrums 12.06.2017 03:09 |
On a kind-of-related point, I always found it interesting that Freddie always played with his piano facing away from the rest of the band, therefore meaning no real interaction (other than the odd arm raise or head turn) during any piano based songs. It could well have been purely as a result of space saving earlier on in their career, where on smaller stages a grand piano the other way around would have left Freddie sat virtually in the wings! However, later on I would have thought that the opportunity to turn the piano around for eye contact and interactivity whilst Freddie was playing would have been really great. There may well be other acts that did the same and had the pianist with his/her back to the rest of the band, but I'm struggling to think of any straight off the top of my head. |
| Cruella de Vil 12.06.2017 05:52 |
I always liked the total engagement that Deacy showed on many times that he did backing vocals. Particularly the 'anytime' bits in Killer Queen, Lap of the Gods and of course Liar. In contrast, it is hard to think of any real interaction between him and Brian. Even in critical moments like Sweet Lady or the run in the early part of Brighton Rock (which they rarely nailed), he was often very nonchalant about the whole thing. My funny moment is when in Liverpool 75, Deacy launched into Modern Times Rock 'n' Roll while the rest of the band hammered out Stone Cold Crazy |
| Killer_queenIII 12.06.2017 07:01 |
fras444 wrote: Queen as an impromptu improvise band live... Do you think Queen could have made some exciting forays into that sorta thing a little like what Led Zeppelin did live.? Bust out a little more random covers or a little more instrumentation as a trio or even with Freddie on piano... An upbeat queen version like No Quarter would have been something to seeHehehehehe Funny you should mention Led Zeppelin. This will answer your question link |
| Vocal harmony 12.06.2017 07:08 |
cmsdrums wrote: On a kind-of-related point, I always found it interesting that Freddie always played with his piano facing away from the rest of the band, therefore meaning no real interaction (other than the odd arm raise or head turn) during any piano based songs. It could well have been purely as a result of space saving earlier on in their career, where on smaller stages a grand piano the other way around would have left Freddie sat virtually in the wings! However, later on I would have thought that the opportunity to turn the piano around for eye contact and interactivity whilst Freddie was playing would have been really great. There may well be other acts that did the same and had the pianist with his/her back to the rest of the band, but I'm struggling to think of any straight off the top of my head.It was done for a number of reasons. It left the stage free and open so that the band could perform. It also meant that Freddie had direct access from stage centre to the piano and back without having to walk around it and also remember that Queen played (still do) with quite high stage volume., the position of the piano meant that Freddie's two piano monitors shielded his playing position from the Bass backline. He wasn't the only person to position a piano like this. When Pink Floyd started to use a piano on stage Rick Wright had his piano ( also a D9 facing off stage so that he played with his back to the band |
| Sebastian 12.06.2017 23:32 |
Did Fred, Morgan and Spike play facing the band? I seem to remember they did but am not sure if that was the case for all three of them. |
| Vocal harmony 13.06.2017 06:08 |
Yes, although Morgan Fisher faced the audience during the early Hot Space shows. Spike and Fred, I believe, faced more towards Roger's kit |
| Sebastian 13.06.2017 07:42 |
Thanks! |
| dysan 14.06.2017 04:58 |
Excellent bit of commentary on the Montreal DVD when Freddie, in his very very small shorts, is humping the drumkit and Roger is just getting on with the job. He comments 'I don't know what to say about that' or something. Interesting point about the roadie adding the handclaps on a sample pad, not quite on the beat. |
| Vocal harmony 15.06.2017 09:12 |
There were many gigs where Freddie and Roger would share glances, make faces or just smile or laugh at each other. I remember in Brighton 79 during Now I'm Here Freddie was on his knees leaning back in front of John doing a very undisguised phallic gesture with the mic stand and John turning to his right and smiling and shaking his head I guess towards Ratty ! |
| fras444 17.06.2017 21:37 |
John did interact a lot with Roger "in a small way" facing him on the drum stand. Funny but logical in a way.. When you look at the live footage. The lead guitarist and singer are the ones that interact the most while the rhythm section of the band interacted mostly together... That's if you count, John standing on the drum stand looking at Roger... Haha poor Freddie though... The two of the most introverted members of the band are the ones sharing the stage with him.... Every time Roger is on the main stand... out from behind his drum kit.. Freddie would often lean on him and "hang out" as a loose term |
| dysan 19.06.2017 02:46 |
Bump |