| MarbleKittyKat 19.02.2004 15:19 |
Has anybody else heard the rumours that The Darkness are going to release a cover version of Somebody to Love? I hope they aren't true - that's one of my favourite songs and I really don't think The Darkness could do it anywhere near justice. |
| Binder 19.02.2004 15:24 |
Why not? Still better than an other fucking popstar remake...like the pepsi advert. |
| Daburcor? 19.02.2004 15:30 |
God... I hope not. I don't want that song to be thought of as a joke. |
| MarbleKittyKat 19.02.2004 15:36 |
I mean..The Darkness? Do they think that they can just wear funny trousers and long hair that they can be as good as Queen? They are just Queen without the musical talent, the song writing genius, the absolute dedication to the music and the powerful vocal performances. Kids like them because they think their style is new and interesting, but it's all been done before in the 70's/80's about a thousand times better. =/ |
| inu-liger 19.02.2004 15:40 |
Enter the Sex Pistols, and the Ramones |
| Daburcor? 19.02.2004 15:48 |
"Enter the Sex Pistols, and the Ramones" No. That's a bad idea. |
| dragonzflame 19.02.2004 16:05 |
I'd like to hear that cover. Maybe it's because I can't stand STL, but I think the Darkness could do something interesting with it. |
| Hitman 19.02.2004 16:08 |
i hope so :| if they do a good work i could change my idea about them, at the moment i'm quite indifferent to their music. anyway it's better to cover Queen than other bands...Queen are the best! |
| MexQueenFM 19.02.2004 16:23 |
I'd like to hear it, The Darkness Rock! |
| deleted user 19.02.2004 16:26 |
I have yet the chance to actually hear something by The Darkness - my brother told me that they were 'copying' Queen (keep in mind my brother is not a Queen fan) and said I should try to hear their song...so ever since I've wanted to. |
| PieterMC 19.02.2004 16:39 |
"I have yet the chance to actually hear something by The Darkness" You are missing out. They don't sound anything like Queen though. |
| Mr.Jingles 19.02.2004 16:49 |
Oh God, please stop copying Queen. Geez, I respect 'The Darkness' and I think it's cool that they're bringing back a sound we haven't heard for over 20 years, but these guys should at least dare to do something original and not copying stuff that Queen or other rock bands have done before. I dunno about you guys but all those 70s and 80s rock cliches are getting already boring by now. Besides, Queen didn't become so great by copying Hendrix. Sure there was the influence, but as Freddie said once Queen is too great to copy other bands. |
| MexQueenFM 19.02.2004 16:52 |
they don't sound like Queen that much, but they can rock! , you should give them a listen Miss J, check their website, you can see the videos there link |
| MercuryArts 19.02.2004 16:58 |
Not really sure how you can't stand SLT Dragon. It is one of the best songs Freddie ever wrote. And by the end of the 70's was a stellar moment in any Queen concert. THe M K show form 1982 is IMO the best liver version I have ever heard. Also, has anyone heard the Darkness play live? Are they a good live act or just a studio creation? I hope they are a good live act to go see. |
| Daz85 19.02.2004 17:07 |
The Darkness are cool. Apparently Brian is in negotiations to work with them, so perhaps it will be for this? |
| Penetration_Guru 19.02.2004 17:11 |
Following on from Electric Six's Radio Ga Ga for the Christmas market.... |
| Daburcor? 19.02.2004 17:16 |
"I have yet the chance to actually hear something by The Darkness - my brother told me that they were 'copying' Queen (keep in mind my brother is not a Queen fan) and said I should try to hear their song...so ever since I've wanted to." A word of advice Manda... Buy ear plugs.;) In all seriousness, The Darkness sound like a spoof band to me... And then, seeing their video just solidified that fact. But, You may like them, However, I doubt it.;) LMAO! |
| Mayboy 19.02.2004 17:47 |
I quite like the Darkness but that doesnt mean i want them to cover queen songs..... |
| Mr Mercury 19.02.2004 17:49 |
Alli, you can check out this site if you want to hear some Darkness stuff link |
| ilizarov 19.02.2004 17:53 |
"The Darkness sound like a spoof band to me..." - they are very much toungue-in-cheek, but thats what makes them great, they are not taking themselves seriously. Also their stage performances are brilliant. |
| Daburcor? 19.02.2004 18:04 |
I don't really see the charm. Though, I'm also very picky. ;) |
| MexQueenFM 19.02.2004 18:09 |
"- they are very much toungue-in-cheek, but thats what makes them great, they are not taking themselves seriously. Also their stage performances are brilliant." Exactly! , they are just having fun! |
| Mr.Jingles 19.02.2004 18:44 |
But how can people say that they're the next Queen if they don't take what they do seriously. IMO, they're not the next Queen, they're the next Spinal Tap. |
| deleted user 19.02.2004 18:54 |
I'll have to give them a listen, just cos I'm super curious! |
| Sir Archie 'Tiffany' Leach 19.02.2004 19:03 |
Please do not listen to all there ne'er do wells and scoundrels who can't accept The Darkness. I can see very little connection with Queen at all apart from rather half-baked links through their videos. I say enjoy this time, because we may have to wait another 20 years for excessive performances like these! |
| deleted user 19.02.2004 19:11 |
I shall take that into account, oh wise, Sir Archie. |
| Adam Baboolal 19.02.2004 19:15 |
I don't understand the ney sayers. The don't like the darkness because of their style or non-seriousness. But they like Valensia who likes to literally nick ideas from other bands, Queen being the most nicked from! And he's very much an 80's sounding guitar guy. I like the Darkness, but have yet to buy the album and have a listen. I'll find out what they're about then. Peace, Adam. |
| John S Stuart 19.02.2004 19:40 |
The Darkness have ALREADY covered "Somebody To Love" except the title of their version was "Xmas Time" (Don't Let The Bells End). |
| Antici...pation 19.02.2004 19:54 |
personally i saw a video from the darkness the other day... and i really think they are nothing compared to queen, and have no friggin' talent at all! they sing off note, and dont know when to hit the high notes |
| freddies_chicka 19.02.2004 21:28 |
I am less than excited to hear it. i hate remakes, especially of classics such as STL. i think that they are a great band, and i like the 70/80's influence, but i just dont know. Maybe i'll like it, but probably not. If you cant do it just the same or better, then dont bother! |
| Adam Baboolal 19.02.2004 21:37 |
John S, of all people I would've expected you to realise that just because similar chords sequences are used doesn't mean that it can't stand as a song on its own. Heck, the timing of the two are HUGELY different. Just look at Freddie's writings. He repeats himself in plenty of songs. But hey, we enjoy them and don't question that. So why do it to this band? Kate said - "and have no friggin' talent at all!" I'm bored arguing about what that above statement really means... Suffice to say, no talent equals useless and going nowhere fast. In other words, NOTHING to go on at all. "they sing off note, and dont know when to hit the high notes" Hmm... usually it's the band and lead singer that know how and when to sing! What a weird comment! If you don't like it just say that instead of thinking of some silly reason to justify your dislike of them! Peace, Adam. |
| Russian Headlong 20.02.2004 06:24 |
The Darkness are bloody brilliant in my opinion and they will not murder any Queen songs like 5ive, Those Pepsi Slappers and Robbie talentless prick Williams. Queen are no more, discover other new Classic Rock sounding bands, the Darkness are the best. |
| Hank H. 20.02.2004 07:59 |
"they are very much toungue-in-cheek, but thats what makes them great, they are not taking themselves seriously." Then why do they say they are offended by the questions regarding their seriousness in every interview? They do take themselves seriously, that's why I think they have to change their copied style or they will disappear soon. I think they're completely trashy and the fact that they don't want to admit it makes it only worse. |
| The Fairy King 20.02.2004 08:16 |
Russian Headlong Champion posted 2/20/2004 6:23:46 AM ----------------------------------------Robbie talentless prick Williams. /// dude, the Robbie bashing is gettin really old, the guy is talented and original and writes his own stuff so shut ur piehole and The Darkness are good, but not quite brilliant, they're a hype, Robbie is around since 1991/1992(counting TT) and solo since '97. And always the link with Queen, why can't u people stop comparing every band who have a similar sound with Queen, it's gettin pretty pathetic really. And the attitude towards artists who want to pay a tribute to QUeen by covering a song or want to work with Bri or Rog?? wotz up with that people??? U should be happy people are still interested in Queen...u guys are just spoiled where would we be without the remaining members?? I'm very happy there are things like the Musical n stuff, keeps stuff fresh! |
| Fenderek 20.02.2004 08:23 |
for me is a proof that you can sell bloody welll playing fucking great riffs... Of course they're taking the piss but the GUITARWORK is so cool!!! Was it 20-30 years ago...? Yes it was!!!1 So what??? I'm not a huge fan, I don't really care if they're going to do STL cover... I know one thing, though- you can sell bloody well and earn a lot of money without recording with Britney or 5ive... You can do it playing fun, cool, "old-fashioned" rock'n'roll... Wish therte was more bands like that... Wish that my fav band could realise it... |
| Mr Coolest Cat 20.02.2004 11:39 |
I think Justin's voice is good enough to get by, and i think Freddie would love it. |
| John S Stuart 20.02.2004 11:43 |
Adam: You take me too seriously - it was meant as a joke - honest! |
| dragonzflame 21.02.2004 22:18 |
>>Not really sure how you can't stand SLT Dragon *shrugs* It just grates on my nerves is all. I know a lot of people like it, but then I like quite a few songs that other people hate so it may as well work the other way. As for the Darkness, some article I read the other day put it quite tidily thus: "If Freddie Mercury and Queen are Roger Moore then the Darkness are Austin Powers." I don't think they're quite as blatantly a parody as AP, but that was a worthwhile observation I felt. |
| freddies_chicka 22.02.2004 23:15 |
this one kid was like, they look a lot like queen! and its lik nooooo they dont. And then hes all like, well they sound a lot alike them, and its like, nooo they dont. just because they sound all 70/80's dand have the hair gon on, doenst mean they sound like queen! |
| iGSM 23.02.2004 02:43 |
Personally, I think I'm over done! *flies out the window* You never know..it might be good. Although I wasn't a fan of John 'I'm Retiring for the Last Time...seriously!' Farnham and his version of We Will Rock You. Now if they'd've chosen me to do, well..I think Brian would be 3 cars short of a grenade. |
| bleeding heart show 23.02.2004 15:09 |
I'd defnitely like to hear STL covered by The darkness...They mix so WELL together : My 2nd FAV QUEEN SONG + My 2nd FAV BAND :) |
| Mr.Jingles 23.02.2004 16:30 |
It seems to me like The Darkness is doing to Queen the same thing that Oasis did to The Beatles. |
| LucyCoeCollins 23.02.2004 17:10 |
considering all the other covers SUcked am looking forward to hearing this cover version the little i've heard from the darkness i've like so maybe it'll ROCK for once! |
| Polar Bear 24.02.2004 05:07 |
The Darkness are very cool, not sure how well STL would suit them, but thats fine. Other than the satsuits which weren't just Freddie's domaine, they are very dissimilar to Queen. Although having said that they put on an excellent live show and they have a good sense of tongue and cheek about them, much like Queen did. HAving a good sense of humour doesn;t mean their music shouldn't be taken seriously. |
| iGSM 24.02.2004 08:03 |
Why not something..grungier like Great King Rat or Rat Man (the Great King version)? |
| Bohemian Queen 24.02.2004 08:12 |
i think that they just want attention and they are nothng like Queen it is a really good thought doing somebody to love again but get someone to sing it that has talent because they are taking all the the style and music type off Queen and that is not fair!! the darkness Sux |
| *goodco* 24.02.2004 09:57 |
I don't understand why it's such a big deal if they do a remake of a Jefferson Airplane hit. joe and wife and dog+ |
| Adam Baboolal 24.02.2004 12:15 |
"they are taking all the the style and music type off Queen and that is not fair!!" Actually, I think you just described Mr Valensia. lol |
| Lord Blackadder 24.02.2004 14:27 |
what's wrong with you people? When did the darkness say they wanted to be queeen. they have admitted they took influences from queen. we know they arent as good. but they are still really good. Ignore the high pitched voices and listen to the songs. There good (well, some are). Brian may loves them too. Although the 'i believe in a thing called love' guitar riff is rather similar to one vision it has to be said... |
| Adam Baboolal 24.02.2004 15:27 |
"the 'i believe in a thing called love' guitar riff is rather similar to one vision it has to be said..." Eh?? Where? |
| LucyCoeCollins 24.02.2004 19:47 |
has i believe in a thing called love stuck in my head;-) |
| Saffron Caribou 24.02.2004 21:18 |
Listen, this "The Darkness copying Queen" debate is getting old. Really, it is. This is the last time I'm going to speak about this subject. LOL Personally, and I'll say it again, I don't find The Darkness "copying" any sort of element from Queen, musically or aesthetically speaking. Some of you might say the catsuits? So? Steven Tyler from Aersomith wore catsuits during the 70's, as well as other glam rockers from the 70's. The catsuit wasn't a trademark made solely by Freddie at all. It was the fashion of the Glam Rock era NOT Hair Metal, as some of the nay sayers had penned them to be. Another comparison that people make is the attitude. Justin Hawkins, and his brother Dan had been labeled as arrogant. Yes, they are arrogant. That is the ONLY thing that I find in common with Queen. Queen were arrogant. Freddie was super arrogant before he was signed! What's wrong with a little or a lot of arrogance?! If it drives a band to make great albums, so be it. Permission to Land is a great album. One of the greatest rock albums that I've ever heard since '96. As for the sound, as some of the posters had already pointed out, The Darkness had said that they were influenced by Queen. Also by 70's bands like Thin Lizzy, AC/DC (w/ Bon Scott), early Aerosmith, and others. If some of you just listen to the album, and not only to that one single now haunting the US airwaves you will see what I'm saying. The sound is a mix of 70's with a bit of now flavour, and not the theatrics that Queen were known for back in the 70's. Queen were and still are known for theatrics with a mix of rock, and other genres of music. The Darkness are just pure tongue in cheek rock and roll. See, the music business and the media LOVE to compare and contrast the super groups of yesterday (which IMO this generation DOES NOT have) with the new acts of today. The media and the music business know that the era of the super groups and originality is non existent. That is why they need to compare the new groups to acts like The Beatles, Led Zepellin, The Who, Queen, and others. Why? To boost album sales, and popularity. Therefore make lots of money for the "almost defunct music industry". I'm not trying to say that today's musician cannot conceive new and original music. On the contrary, there is new and original stuff out there, but does the music industry really care to search it out? I don't think so. The music industry is pretty clever to market acts that it can be compared to excellent and original bands or singers from many moons ago. However, it leaves the struggling musician that in this moment is conjuring a new sound in which someday could revolutionise popular music. Are The Darkness original? No. I don't think so. They are just bringing back good old rock and roll. It's more of the retro revival that we have been seeing in the past two years. Personally, I'm tired of depressing, teen angsty pop rock from bands like Linkin Park, and Simple Plan. Grunge music, which had true angst, is over. Grunge was certainly refreshing for its day, but the prolonging of pop punk is certainly destroying what was a great phenomenon back in the late 80's, and early 90's. Now, The Darkness to cover STL? Sure. Why not! I believe they can pull it off. Certainly it would be refreshing to listen to a non poptart, and non musical rendition of a Queen classic. Rant over. Permission to land? Granted. |
| Fenderek 25.02.2004 05:47 |
< DITTO!!!!!!!!! |
| Togg 25.02.2004 06:11 |
Well I for one would be interested to hear them do it, I love the song and don't think that they will do a bad job. For me they fall into the 'entertainer' section, I love the way they don't take anything seriously and just go out to have fun, that's what Rock music is all about as far as i'm concerned, I reckon Fred would have loved them. And to be honest I don't understand the fuss about doing covers, if you like the original then a cover is never going to change it, so why worry, maybe it will show you a new direction for the song, maybe not, to be frank if Val Doonican decided to cover FBG's I wouldn't care, so what it might be funny, wouldn't spoil the original. |
| The Real Wizard 25.02.2004 10:49 |
"If you cant do it just the same or better, then dont bother!" A typical stepford comment. If a cover sounds just like the original, it's a complete waste of time. Take Smash Mouth's cover of "I'm A Believer". Completely note for note, and three minutes of my life I'd like to have back. The best covers are the ones that don't sound anything like the originals, and therefore cannot be compared. Two of the greatest covers ever are Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends" and Peter Frampton's "Jumping Jack Flash". Neither can be fully compared to the original versions, because they just sound so different, and fresh! But again, the people who are saying not to cover Queen because nobody can sound like them are probably too ignorant to have heard either version of these two songs. As for the Darkness covering STL, I say go for it. But if it happens, I hope they put out one hell of an original version. But no matter how original it is, the stepfords here are still going to cut it to shreds. "See, the music business and the media LOVE to compare and contrast the super groups of yesterday (which IMO this generation DOES NOT have) with the new acts of today." Just take out that "IMO". You're completely correct, and you know it. Excellent post, Shoujo. |
| Lord Blackadder 25.02.2004 12:21 |
''"the 'i believe in a thing called love' guitar riff is rather similar to one vision it has to be said..." Eh?? Where?'' the rif that starts off i believe in a thing called love, sounds similar to the one that starts one vision off (the first guitar part). |
| Adam Baboolal 25.02.2004 12:31 |
lol. uh hu. And Wyclef's AOBTD sounds good. Time to trade in those ears! :P |
| deleted user 01.03.2004 05:01 |
I don't like it that bands are covering songs, but since I like The Darkness very much, I would give it a go and listen to it. (I have never heard Stone Cold Crazy covered by Metallica and I just don't want to hear it, because it can't be better than the original!) I just want other bands to write their own songs and stop covering! |
| Aequanoctis 01.03.2004 11:58 |
The Darkness are just a rock band having a great time. They are not super-original, they are not geniuses at all, but they play good rock, enjoy it immensely and seriously, what if Queen is their main influence? Every band has one. Justin's voice is awesome, he has a cheeky personality like most frontmen. And well, with that body, the 70-Queen-clothes are just perfect :P I did not feel like they copied Queen when I first heard them. I was just happy because it sounded a bit like them, and it's nice to hear something like Queen on my mainstream-let-forget-the-past-radio lol. It's funny to see a bit of that outrageous glam back! |
| Rich Tea 01.03.2004 12:59 |
Sorry - I just don't get the Darkness. I find the guitar work bearable but that voice (IMO) grates after a few verses. I think they sound more like The Sweet trying to sound like Queen if your too young to know what I mean dig out the "Give Us A Wink" album by Sweet. Metalicas Stone Cold Crazy (again IMO) is awesome if you didn't know it as a Queen song you would think it was a Metalica song ie. They played it as if it was there own. Music is great we all have diverse opinions thats what makes it interesting. |
| Adam Baboolal 01.03.2004 13:43 |
"Metalicas Stone Cold Crazy (again IMO) is awesome if you didn't know it as a Queen song you would think it was a Metalica song ie. They played it as if it was there own." Hmm...it was good, but - played as if it was their own? Don't all covers do that!? lol |
| inu-liger 01.03.2004 13:50 |
So were you covering AWT as if it was your own Adam? :P lol Actually, I kind of liked your cover of MLHBS, as it does sound like you wrote some new parts for the beginning of that |
| Rich Tea 01.03.2004 14:07 |
Adam I was referring to a previous post where someone stated a cover of I'm a Believer was note perfect and exactly the same as the original. I enjoy covers which have a different element to the original in the case of SCC its probably James Hetfields vocal and the slight re wording! |
| Adam Baboolal 01.03.2004 14:45 |
How many do a cover note perfect?? |
| 7Innuendo7 01.03.2004 15:24 |
I'm going to see the Darkness 3/31 at Club Laga in Pittsburgh PA.... I'd like to hear them do the fast version of WWRY, it's more like their own stuff rather than STL |
| Aequanoctis 01.03.2004 17:00 |
I remember back in 1996 I think some band called The Braids tried to make a hip-hop cover of Bohemian Rhapsody, anyone remember it?...darn that was horrible!! Thank goodness that was the first and last time I've heard of them. I remember record stores were putting the single of the cover with the Queen records, which was quite infuriating for any Queen fan! |
| Rich Tea 01.03.2004 17:35 |
Sorry Adam I'm feeling a little stupid now because I don't think you quite understand what I mean! Some covers are poor because they try too hard to sound like the original I'm sure you will know what I mean now so really what is the point of doing the cover! |
| Adam Baboolal 01.03.2004 18:03 |
Oh, I see. So if it sounds the same as the original did, it's a waste? Uh hu. So if that's what I like doing, I must be wasting my time? You know, sometimes it makes them happy to do the song like that. You know what I don't like? I don't like it when you're expected to reinvent the wheel with a cover. It should be done because you either like it and want to reproduce it. Or perhaps you have the idea of rearranging it. But it's a little short-sighted to 'expect' it to be different. Peace, Adam. |
| queen_spice 02.03.2004 07:44 |
i like the darkness, buti have to admit, i thought they were ripping off queen when i first saw the video. but now i think that the darkness is a big welcome note i n a chart of songs sung by people chosen soely for their dancing talents! if a band with a few 'queenisms' brings back a well needed dose of rock to the industry, i say bring it on! |
| johnnymegabyte 02.03.2004 13:14 |
The first Queen album was no gem. I prefer The Darkness CD over the first Queen album. |
| Zander05 02.03.2004 17:41 |
The Darkness is a very talented band and if they are to do ANY covers of Queen, I support them. In today's music, rock is written to depress and be heavy. And all they do is bring us back to when rock was fun and it could be about good times. In fact, the lead singer got in the band when they heard him do Bohemian Rhapsody on karaeoke one night. If they do a Queen song and they do it well - then alright! More power to them! |
| goinback 03.03.2004 04:41 |
I'm a DJ and so every once in awhile I have to force myself to listen to Top 40 radio. A rock song came on that sounded more sophisticated than the other crap...and it ended up being The Darkness. There was just something about it...you could tell that they had been exposed to more sophisticated music than the other artists who grew up on '90s radio. I downloaded the video for I Believe In A Thing Called Love from WinMX and the lead singer reminds me of Freddie :) I might have to start showing this back-to-back with Crazy Little Thing Called Love at the video bar I work at ;) Also my mom told me tonight that she just heard their version of "Somebody To Love" in an ad for a some new movie here in the US.... |
| Dances With Freddie 03.03.2004 05:58 |
I could live with the Darkness covering STL. I love them! And queen songs have already been covered by idiots like Robbie, Five, Britney & co anyway. that sucked. but the Darkness are nothing like them. if somebody should do a cover of a queen song, I'd want it to be the Darkness. so I guess I wouldn't hate it. |
| FriedChicken 03.03.2004 06:54 |
*pukes!* |
| Dances With Freddie 03.03.2004 07:15 |
*stares at Niek's puddle of vomit* it landed on a magazine, with Robbie on the front page, haha! |
| FriedChicken 03.03.2004 07:32 |
LOL And as much as I hate them, The Darkness aren't immitating Queen. They're nothing different then any 70's glam or 80's hair metal bands. So it's nothing new, and they didn't steal anything from Queen. (Except maybe 50% of the name of a Queen song) |
| siljeoen 03.03.2004 08:53 |
i think The Darkness are great!! So much better than any of the music you hear these days... |
| Dances With Freddie 03.03.2004 08:58 |
that's true. they've come to save us :) |