QueenZone discussion #1522910

Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) wrote: For anyone interested, my initial thoughts on the soundtrack… there are few unique song versions on here too (for those who care about such things). 1. 20th Century Fox Theme: This is a fun curiosity and the perfect way to start the soundtrack (and presumably the movie). Sounds really good with headphones. You’re not going to have this on heavy rotation, but again, it’s fun. 2. Somebody To Love: Album Version – 2011 remaster 3. Doing All Right… revisisted: This was the track I was most looking forward to. First verses sung by Roger. Middle verses are a mix of new Tim Staffell vocals followed by classic Tim Staffell vocals. Final verses sung by Brian, sounds double tracked. Instrumentally, it sounds like a mix of new performance with the classic Smile and Queen versions? I have to listen to this more closely to really get my head around it. Regardless of how it’s composited, I really think this one works. A highlight for me; I assume it will be for others on this forum as well? 4. Keep Yourself Alive (Live At The Rainbow 74): From the March ’74 concert. Judging by the time of 3:56, I assumed this was simply one of the edits that appeared on the 2014 US Hollywood Records promo CD. Of course, this isn’t the case. Another song version for you collectors out there! Details below: - Album (Fairy Feller ending): “I’ll tell you what, it’s time you all joined in, everybody. And I know you know the words to this one. All you’ve got to do is clap along, sing along the choruses. It’s called…. - Album (KYA intro): Keep Yourself Alive! - US Promo Single Version: “And I know you know the words to this one. All you’ve got to do is clap along, sing along the choruses. It’s called Keep Yourself Alive!” - Soundtrack Version: “I’ll tell you what, it’s time you all joined in, everybody. It’s called Keep Yourself Alive!” 5. Killer Queen: Album Version – 2011 Remaster 6. Fat Bottomed Girls (Live In Paris 79): This is from one of the three nights Queen played Paris in 1979 (definitely not night two, FBG wasn’t played that night). These three concerts ended the European Tour; the third of which was the longest Queen show ever. This is a fantastic performance, recording and mix. This will make everyone want a live Paris release. An unexpected highlight! 7. Bohemian Rhapsody: Album Version – 2011 Remaster 8. Now I’m Here (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975): This version does not include Bob Harris’ intro. It goes from crowd noise straight into Brian’s guitar intro. This version ends after the big drum/guitar ending with some quick crowd noise. This is similar to the version used on the 2011 remaster Bonus EP, but not exactly the same. 9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love: Album Version – 2011 Remaster 10. Love Of My Life (Live at Rock In Rio): A version of this has been released before, on the US George Michael + Queen Somebody To Love cassette single. The cassette version and this soundtrack version are both from the same night. The cassette has a long monologue from Brian with the audience, along with Brian complimenting the audience throughout. For the soundtrack, all of Brian’s interactions with the audience have been removed. The outro on the cassette version goes on a bit longer well, with more banter from Freddie. 11. We Will Rock You (Movie Mix): From 0:00 to 0:51 it’s the album version. 0:52 to 2:09 is live, I believe from Earl’s Court. This is kind of weird, splitting the song like this. From the movie previews, I can see this working well for the purposes of the film, but it’s kind of weird on its own. 12. Another One Bites The Dust: Album Version – 2011 Remaster 13. I Want To Break Free: This is somewhat interesting, at 3:43 in length, this is a different version from both the album and the single mix. Album version is 3:19, single mix is 4:21 and GH2 edit of the single mix is 4:17. So, what’s going on here? From 0:00 to 2:32 this matches the single mix and GH2 mix edit exactly. Then from 2:32 to 3:07 on the single mix (and GH2 edit) there is a synth instrumental, followed by Freddie singing the lyric “but life still goes on…”. This synth part is removed on the soundtrack version. The ending fades out like the GH2 edit. So basically, this is the GH2 single mix edit minus the section from 2:32 to 3:07. 14. Under Pressure: Album Version – 2011 Remaster 15. Who Wants To Live Forever: Album Version – 2011 Remaster 16-20. Live Aid performance: Nice to have this on CD, if only partially. It sounds like a new mix and isn’t as brickwalled as the DVD. It sounds great and we all know the performance is great. Hopefully we get the whole performance sometime. A Record Store Day release would be nice. 21. Don’t Stop Me Now… revisited: A new mix with new guitar parts from Brian, more in line with how the song is performed by Queen now. Someone hypothesized that the drums are made from Roger’s samples on the Spitfire program. Not sure if that is true or not. Regardless, I like the mix. It’s better than the Guitar Version from 2011 but not as good as the original. A good, aggressive alternative. 22. The Show Must Go On: Album Version – 2011 Remaster

Apocalipsis_Darko wrote: Tim Staffel told me they used also multitracks of Queen version.

dysan wrote: I did notice the WWRY Earls Court thing in another thread (I don't think it was Adam originally) and I must say I kept quiet. Who knows, maybe there was a Crazy Tour show there that everyone has. Do we know where it comes from? Have I missed that?

Hitman wrote: 11. We Will Rock You (Movie Mix): From 0:00 to 0:51 it’s the album version. 0:52 to 2:09 is live, I believe from Earl’s Court.

LucasDiego wrote: For those that have the CD, how is the booklet? More movie pictures or have some texts?

splicksplack wrote: Is that pic meant to be Paul Prenter kissing Freddie????? I wasn't aware they had a thing. Thought they were just friends. And Freddie looks like he got tits.

runner_70 wrote: Just proof that this movie will be all about bigging up maylor and putting Freddie's role down. More Brian and Roger on DSMN, more Brian songs, More Brian on DAR.this will be a mess

splicksplack wrote: Is that pic meant to be Paul Prenter kissing Freddie????? I wasn't aware they had a thing. Thought they were just friends. And Freddie looks like he got tits.

The Real Wizard wrote:

runner_70 wrote: Just proof that this movie will be all about bigging up maylor and putting Freddie's role down. More Brian and Roger on DSMN, more Brian songs, More Brian on DAR.this will be a mess

The soundtrack has 7 Freddie songs and 7 Brian songs. You also haven't seen the film yet. So maybe you need to readdress your definition of "proof". By your logic, the News Of The World album is a mess since there are 3 Freddie songs and 4 Brian songs. FOR SHAME. HOW DARE THEY.

Holly2003 wrote: In fairness, it does seem a bit odd for Brian to try to improve DSMN. Firstly, it's Fred's song. Secondly, it does not need any additions: it's one of the UK's most popular songs. So it's like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa. And to do it in such a sloppy, messy way is unforgivable. The drums don't even sound like they're in time with the rest of the song, and the extra guitar adds nothing. Pointless noodling really.

princetom wrote: mr. staffell told me the other day that there wasn't a session on which they played together, but some fractioned studio visits. nonetheless... it's a great song. it's another great approach to carry a certain mood. imho. and THAT could only be improved by having those three musicans playing live on stage. in person. together. *wishful thinking*

The Real Wizard wrote:

Holly2003 wrote: In fairness, it does seem a bit odd for Brian to try to improve DSMN. Firstly, it's Fred's song. Secondly, it does not need any additions: it's one of the UK's most popular songs. So it's like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa. And to do it in such a sloppy, messy way is unforgivable. The drums don't even sound like they're in time with the rest of the song, and the extra guitar adds nothing. Pointless noodling really.

Sure, fair enough. But to attach ill-intent to it in the form of suggesting that they're trying to minimize Freddie's contributions (when the entire film is clearly about him) is just plain unnecessary.

Hitman wrote: I'd like to add that Doing alright from Tim's album Amigo (featuring Brian) is certainly a good version of the song. What if they had used this version (adding/changing maybe some lines to let Roger sing)?

Holly2003 wrote:

The Real Wizard wrote:

Holly2003 wrote: In fairness, it does seem a bit odd for Brian to try to improve DSMN. Firstly, it's Fred's song. Secondly, it does not need any additions: it's one of the UK's most popular songs. So it's like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa. And to do it in such a sloppy, messy way is unforgivable. The drums don't even sound like they're in time with the rest of the song, and the extra guitar adds nothing. Pointless noodling really.

Sure, fair enough. But to attach ill-intent to it in the form of suggesting that they're trying to minimize Freddie's contributions (when the entire film is clearly about him) is just plain unnecessary.

Possibly. In a Classic Rock piece last month Brian said DSMN has been updated to reflect how they play it now. It's odd then if the film is about Fred that he would bother with this. I wonder if they had planned for some sort of Queen+AL moment at the film's end. Even the song suggests some kind of post-Fred triumphant return for Queen(+).

cmsdrums wrote: Gripe from me about the booklet of the soundtrack CD.... The film primarily focuses on a timeline ending in 1985. Open up the booklet and you’ll see a picture of each band member - John and Brian pics taken from the Magic Tour in 86 (is outsude this period). The Freddie pic is from 85 and not a live pic but a publicity pic or possibly a still from a solo promo video, and the Roger one is from a totally different era band-wise and seems to be around 74/75. In addition, each pic is pretty uninspired and not very exciting, and due to the points above they just seem ‘thrown in’ and totally randomly selected with no theme or focus. I’m well aware this will be uninteresting and deemed irrelevant to many, but it frustrates me all the same!

dysan wrote: Has anyone seen the new clip of the chap layering up all the put me in the movie clips?

dysan wrote: Has anyone seen the new clip of the chap layering up all the put me in the movie clips?