| jameslaughlin947 22.11.2004 06:27 |
What in your opinion is the best piano part in any Queen song. For me it has to be It's A Hard Life... how about the rest of you? |
| The Mir@cle 22.11.2004 06:45 |
Somebody To Love |
| ayano 22.11.2004 06:50 |
Freddie's piano is just fantastic and it makes Queen's music so special. Well but if we talk about the best part...how about the introduction of the Seven Seas of Rhye? |
| Regor 22.11.2004 06:51 |
The middle section of "Love of my life" - even my father, who is a classical musician, is quite impressed by this passage. |
| Regor 22.11.2004 06:51 |
It shows his skills and his wonderful sense of melody. |
| Brimon 22.11.2004 06:54 |
I like Death On Two Legs, especially after I heard the story of Freddies bleeding fingers. |
| Ramses 22.11.2004 07:18 |
In addition to the fabulous examples already mentioned...I'd like to add Don't Stop me Now. Especially when they come into Brian's solo. It's just so full of energy and so much fun to listen to. |
| Robin 22.11.2004 07:21 |
For me, hands down, it's Don't Stop Me Now. I also love the piano in Somebody to Love and Just You and I. |
| Serry... 22.11.2004 07:22 |
My Melancholy Blues - it shows Freddie's skills in different styles of piano-playing. |
| Robin 22.11.2004 07:22 |
Brimon wrote: I like Death On Two Legs, especially after I heard the story of Freddies bleeding fingers.Yikes! I never heard that before. What's the story? |
| Agnieszeq 22.11.2004 07:58 |
Robin wrote:I've never heard about it either. Instead I've heard the story (I don't remember who was telling it... Brian?) about Freddie's bleeding ears... When they were recording vocals, Freddie was singing with such anger and the music in his headphones was playing so loud that after he had finished, his ears starded to bleed...Brimon wrote: I like Death On Two Legs, especially after I heard the story of Freddies bleeding fingers.Yikes! I never heard that before. What's the story? |
| jameslaughlin947 22.11.2004 08:00 |
Yeah... you've got some good comments there!! How about adding something new to the mix - best solo piano part for Freddie and Brian? For me it's got to be: FM - Exercises in Free Love BM - TMLWKY |
| Agnieszeq 22.11.2004 08:06 |
Well, but going back to the question, the best piano parts are for me intro of "Death On Two Legs", also intro of "Seven Seas of Rhye', "Somebody To Love", very easy but nice and recognizable piano part in "Bohemian Rhapsody". I also love "My Melancholy Blues", "Love Of My Life" and "Sail Away Sweet Sister". |
| Julia_M 22.11.2004 08:55 |
Somebody To Love |
| deleted user 22.11.2004 09:08 |
*Don't Stop Me Now *Seven Seas Of Rhye *Death On Two Legs *Somebody To Love *Love Of My Live |
| Sebastian 22.11.2004 10:04 |
My favourites are Love Of My Life (the accelerando solo) and the intro of Lap Of The Gods. I also like a lot Melancholy Blues, it isn't difficult but the way he performed it (both studio and concerts) is marvelous. |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 22.11.2004 11:07 |
I always like the happy stuff like Leroy Brown, Seaside Rendezvous and GOFLB. Great piano. |
| Farlander 22.11.2004 11:14 |
We've had some dang good ones mentioned here. But what about Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy? Maybe not the BEST, but certainly one of, if not the most, charming and enjoyable. |
| brian_may_wannabe 22.11.2004 11:18 |
Bohemian Rhapsody Somebody To Love No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) It's A Hard Life Too Much Love Will Kill You |
| GiantSpider 22.11.2004 11:22 |
Didn't they all play piano? I'd have to say for Fred It's SSOR & Bo Rap. Bri: TMLWKY. John: Spread Your Wings? |
| Farlander 22.11.2004 11:25 |
I'm pretty sure Spread Your Wings was Freddie. Looking at John's hands in the video where he is "playing" the piano, it's clear he doesn't really know what he's doing. |
| Flo Joe 22.11.2004 11:40 |
I agree to Ramses! |
| Hildur Helga:) 22.11.2004 12:18 |
Living on my own Bohemian Rhapsody And somebody to love;) |
| Scirocco1977 22.11.2004 12:26 |
I could not really decide. I always enjoy their improvisations... Take for instance Milton Keynes and the intro to BoRhap. I love this one. Also the few notes before Fred starts singing Save Me. And maybe this thread is a good place to ask the following: A friend of mine promised me to teach me how to play one song on the piano. I have about nil experience (just a few children songs) and I want to choose a Queen song. Are there any songs that are not too hard to learn? I always thought BoRhap is not THAT hard to play. Am I right? Is it worth the time? Otherwise, what would you suggest? |
| AlleeCat 22.11.2004 12:44 |
I think You Take My Breath Away is lovely, I also have always loved the intro to Death on Two Legs... I think the prominent inclusion of piano in Queen's music is a huge reason I like them so much. Not Queen related, but I also really like Alicia Keys, she is immensely talented IMHO... writes, composes, plays and sings just like our boys. |
| Norwegian Blue 22.11.2004 13:02 |
Erm, I know it wasn't by freddie but i really rather liked the middle eight thing in Man on the prowl |
| Norwegian Blue 22.11.2004 13:06 |
But if we're talking about Fm on piano then Millionaire's Waltz is great throughout. Brilliant intro and good bass from Deacon, too |
| My Melancholy Blues 22.11.2004 13:22 |
Love Of My Life(especially the middle section) Take My Breath Away Death On Two Legs(especially the intro...) Nevermore Jealousy Somebody To Love My Melancholy Blues White Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Seven Seas Of Rye Hmm...very hard to choose one, but I go for "Love Of My Life" because he played it with Bechstein, the tone of which I love so much. And its middle section always takes my breath away and tears often come into my eyes... |
| Lord Blackadder 22.11.2004 13:53 |
I love the piano in All Dead All Dead. And I was surprised when I found out it was Brian who played it. I also love My Melancholy Blues. But the best piano work is Bohemian Rhapsody. The main melody really is fantastic, still. And if you watch the making of Bo Rhap on GVH1, you can hear how brilliant the piano sounds. freddie was a wonderful piano player. Like Brian said, such force and feeling. |
| My Melancholy Blues 22.11.2004 14:11 |
Lord Blackadder wrote: I love the piano in All Dead All Dead. And I was surprised when I found out it was Brian who played it. I also love My Melancholy Blues. But the best piano work is Bohemian Rhapsody. The main melody really is fantastic, still. And if you watch the making of Bo Rhap on GVH1, you can hear how brilliant the piano sounds. freddie was a wonderful piano player. Like Brian said, such force and feeling.Yes! He was really a marvellous piano player and he often played it classically. For example, the introduction of "Death On Two Legs" is so brilliant and even elegant, though it is a heavy tune. His piano tones make Queen music more distinguished from others. I also love his work of "Bo Rhap" but too many to choose! Very hard to decide one! He sometimes changed some introductions in the live shows, which made shows more fantastic. |
| Rael 22.11.2004 14:28 |
Brian_Mays_Wig wrote: I always like the happy stuff like Leroy Brown, Seaside Rendezvous and GOFLB. Great piano.I agree with you, Brian. They might not be the best piano part ever, but they are very good. Sebas |
| My Melancholy Blues 22.11.2004 14:35 |
Oh! I forgot "Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon". Only Freddie could play it with such a funny but elegant taste. |
| kohuept 22.11.2004 14:57 |
Do2L is my favorite. Fun to play, too. It just edges out 7SoR DSMN and Millionair Waltz. Brian isn't too bad on Ad,AD, either. ....Billy Joel's Angry Young Man, anyone??? |
| mamamia 22.11.2004 16:16 |
the piano insert in LOVE OF MY LIFE. WONDERFUL. also BO RHAP piano is a belter, hey i can play that really well, as i play the piano. hey hey! |
| Giacco 73 22.11.2004 16:20 |
I totally agree with all these ones but my favourite piano part is the intro of Bohemian Rhapsody... |
| Magik 22.11.2004 16:28 |
grapefruit wrote: *Don't Stop Me Now *Seven Seas Of Rhye *Death On Two Legs *Somebody To Love *Love Of My Live... and We are The champions. the rest agrees!! |
| My Melancholy Blues 22.11.2004 18:51 |
Magik wrote:Thank you Mgik!grapefruit wrote: *Don't Stop Me Now *Seven Seas Of Rhye *Death On Two Legs *Somebody To Love *Love Of My Live... and We are The champions. the rest agrees!! I forgot raising a very important song. The introduction of WATC is so touching and it always reminds me(us) Freddie on the piano like Bo Rhap... Both songs are very very important to them and lots of fans. |
| Brimon 22.11.2004 19:05 |
Agnes wrote:You're right bleeding ears, could have sworn it was his fingers though. I do apologise.Robin wrote:I've never heard about it either. Instead I've heard the story (I don't remember who was telling it... Brian?) about Freddie's bleeding ears... When they were recording vocals, Freddie was singing with such anger and the music in his headphones was playing so loud that after he had finished, his ears starded to bleed...Brimon wrote: I like Death On Two Legs, especially after I heard the story of Freddies bleeding fingers.Yikes! I never heard that before. What's the story? |
| LadyMoonshineDown 22.11.2004 21:56 |
Seven Seas of Rhye (intro) Death on two legs (intro) Love of my life You take my breath away Somebody to love my melancholy blues Millionaire Waltz (intro...and well, most of it) I am sure there is more..... Freddie was an amazing pianist. I mean, most muscians now how to play some basic piano, but his playing was beyond simple and basic. He was, in my opinion, a sheer virtuoso in practically everything he did. |
| Magik 23.11.2004 01:24 |
Big Spender wrote:The introduction of WATC is so touching and it always reminds me(us) Freddie on the piano like Bo Rhap... Both songs are very very important to them and lots of fans.I agree!!! |
| Melancholy Blues 23.11.2004 02:22 |
somebody to love, bohemian rhapsody, my melancholy blues, love of my life and seven seas of rhye intro |
| rachael mae. 23.11.2004 02:51 |
The intro to Seven Seas Of Rhye and Somebody To Love. I think Freddie really could teach modern-day piano players a thing or two. |
| PD. 23.11.2004 04:46 |
Freddie was such a good pianist when it came to dinamic and phrasing. There are so many songs to mention, mostly from the pre-game era: My Fairy King: the piano solo is very cool. Black Queen: esp the dramatic intro and the sweet outro. Leroy Brown, Seaside Rendezvous, Sunday Afternoon: its fun to listen to. Death On TWo Legs: the intro is brilliant, the rest of the accompaniment is only very good. Love Of My Life: this one always makes me want to practice keys. Take My Breath Away, My Melancholy Blues: these two was such a joy to learn on guitar... We Are The Champions: once listen to just the piano part... Dont Stop Me now: wonderful intro, and one of the most ass-kicking beat of what Rock n Roll gave us. |
| Old Fashion Lover Boy 23.11.2004 05:17 |
For me ... Bohemian Rhapsody is very impressive. |
| jameslaughlin947 23.11.2004 06:21 |
jameslaughlin947 wrote: Yeah... you've got some good comments there!! How about adding something new to the mix - best solo piano part for Freddie and Brian? For me it's got to be: FM - Exercises in Free Love BM - TMLWKYSorry!! What I actually meant was their best piano parts as solo artists. Now what do you think? |
| Rotwang 23.11.2004 08:05 |
Nevermore Don't Stop Me Now Bohemian Rhapsody There's some cool stuff in March of the Black Queen, Love of My Life, You Take My Breath Away,and You and I. |
| ogret raylot 23.11.2004 09:16 |
I think the piano on Millionaire Waltz is really good, especially the intro with Johns' bass line following along. Good Stuff. |
| Sebastian 23.11.2004 09:24 |
The MOTP middle section might be Fred (Mercury) because Mandel is apparently the finale, not the bridge. But maybe he took it from there until the finale, it's possible. Regarding Spread Your Wings and the "he must have played it at least once" line: a) John could have written it in the guitar b) John could have written down the chords and showed them to Freddie c) Perhaps John could do the basic chords in the piano, as much as he could do the drum-pattern, but as a professional he left Fred and Roger to record them |
| RockitPJ 23.11.2004 12:31 |
My favorite is on Bohemian Rhapsody during Brian's guitar solo. Especially when they performed this live at Wembley Stadium. The sound is very dramatic. |
| FredMerBul 23.11.2004 14:13 |
Death On Two Legs Flick Of The Wrist Seaside Rendezvous Seven Seas Of Rhye Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon . . . . |
| rendezvous 23.11.2004 15:29 |
Since Freddie was so brilliant on piano, then, can anybody tell me why the finale of MOTP was played by Fred Mandel instead of Freddie? |
| Farlander 23.11.2004 16:21 |
<font color="crimson"><b>ThomasQuinn</b> wrote:How did you come to that conclusion?Farlander wrote: I'm pretty sure Spread Your Wings was Freddie. Looking at John's hands in the video where he is "playing" the piano, it's clear he doesn't really know what he's doing.Now that doesn't make sense. If he composed it, he must've played it at least once. |
| Farlander 23.11.2004 16:21 |
<font color="crimson"><b>ThomasQuinn</b> wrote:How did you come to that conclusion?Farlander wrote: I'm pretty sure Spread Your Wings was Freddie. Looking at John's hands in the video where he is "playing" the piano, it's clear he doesn't really know what he's doing.Now that doesn't make sense. If he composed it, he must've played it at least once. |
| redyfredy01 23.11.2004 17:42 |
I would have to say, Don't Stop me Now and Bohemian Rhapsody. (especially when they perform Bo Rhap at the bowl) |
| Awesome-O _4000 23.11.2004 20:46 |
Freddie is excellent in "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Seaside Rendesvous", "don't stop me now," (especially live), and "You Take My Breath Away"(although the song is quite simple,really) However, Brian was quite brilliant on the Piano as well. He does wonderful in "Save Me" and "All Dead All Dead". And whose to say whether John was good on the piano or not? John did play the keyboards for "You're My Best Friend" |
| Awesome-O _4000 23.11.2004 20:47 |
Freddie is excellent in "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Seaside Rendesvous", "don't stop me now," (especially live), and "You Take My Breath Away"(although the song is quite simple,really) However, Brian was quite brilliant on the Piano as well. He does wonderful in "Save Me" and "All Dead All Dead". And whose to say whether John was good on the piano or not? John did play the keyboards for "You're My Best Friend" |
| Sebastian 24.11.2004 03:19 |
Brian's stuff isn't particularly challenging. The way he performed it is great though. Those songs kind of had a natura feeling with him at the piano, in the same way John had a great talent for rhythm guitar (and Roger too, in a different style). As for Best Friend, it isn't anything special. It doesn't mean it's bad, it's just what the song needs. And John played it simple, as it was required. |
| trustno1 24.11.2004 06:29 |
rendezvous: Freddie recorded some impressive piano parts, but obviously Fred Mandel is a hell of a lot better so they let him record the MOTP outro. I've been playing piano quite seriously for 16 years and I still probably couldn't play the MOTP part without a lot of practise. There again, I might just be f*cking awful... |
| Sebastian 24.11.2004 07:46 |
I wouldn't say Mandel was absolutely better pianist than Mercury, but he definitely knew his way better in the jazz & blues area (e.g. Living On My Own). |
| GTboy 24.11.2004 15:12 |
"The March of the Black Queen" gets my vote. Actually, as best QUEEN song - period. |
| My Melancholy Blues 25.11.2004 15:04 |
I think Freddie often played "arpeggio" for introduction effectively. I also think he loved playing it, or he were good at playing it, or both... I forgot "Millionaire Waltz" and "Don't Stop Me Now". p.s.I love the way he changed some introductions being different from original ones in the concert. |
| shanemcd 21.07.2005 19:31 |
I love playing Queen piano material and the top 10 that I play most often are as follows ; 1) Don't Stop Me Now 2) Bohemian Rhapsody 3) Save Me 4) Play The Game 5) Love of My Life 6) Seven Seas of Rhye 7) Death on Two Legs (intro) 8) You Take my Breath Away 9) My Melancholy Blues 10)We are the Champions Some of my recordings are on the Queen section of my site ; queen.shanemcdonald.org -hope to add more soon. |
| Roy Queen 21.07.2005 20:31 |
hmm, this is a very difficult question, but I really like Brian's piano-playing in All Dead, All Dead. But of course, Freddie was the piano-king and I really can't pick one out. But his playing in Bohemian Rhapsody, Death On Two Legsand Love of My Life is great! |
| Mr Drowse 22.07.2005 09:01 |
Roy Queen wrote: hmm, this is a very difficult question, but I really like Brian's piano-playing in All Dead, All Dead. But of course, Freddie was the piano-king and I really can't pick one out. But his playing in Bohemian Rhapsody, Death On Two Legsand Love of My Life is great!I agree completely. |
| george656 12.10.2005 07:25 |
Here are my favourite piano parts: 1. Death on two Legs(intro) 2. You Take My Breath Away 3. Love Of My Life 4. Bohemian Rhapsody 5. Millionnaire Waltz 6. All Dead 7. Lazying on a Sunday Afternoon 8. Nevermore 9. March of the Black Queen 10: Doing Doing Alright(intro) |
| Dickydally 12.10.2005 09:46 |
seven seas of rye at wembley, yes yes oh yay |
| @ndy38 12.10.2005 10:40 |
The very very end of let me live is very nice, although it didn't really feature as much in the song as i would've liked. And All dead, All dead is my personal favourite, it's very moving. |
| john bodega 12.10.2005 11:05 |
Hmmmm... *Nevermore. Absolutely pretty, and I adore songs that speed up and slow down. *Leroy Brown. Live (at Earls Court for example) the whole band (in this case, the piano) was just so perfect. *A New Life is Born. If you've ever heard the Miracle demo (the one with the ad-libbed sounding lyrics that I can't translate...) it's marvellous. A lot like Lily of the Valley and stuff like that, it's very pretty. I'm also very fond of the song Butterfly, the one Brian is tinkering with in the One Vision documentary. I hear Face it Alone has a scintillating part too... :P |
| ryancoke 12.10.2005 11:52 |
Brimon wrote: I like Death On Two Legs, especially after I heard the story of Freddies bleeding fingers.Thank you! |
| deleted user 12.10.2005 13:48 |
I like the part just before the second chrous of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and nice simple little tunes. |
| Vulcan 12.10.2005 19:02 |
I like the bit on the WWRY live in Montreal vid where Fred plays a piano solo in the middle of Save Me - fantastic!! Also, the piano intro to Millionaire Waltz is just brilliant! peace Jim |
| freesia 13.10.2005 06:14 |
I love listening to Freddie on his own, particularly him trying to get 'there must be more to life than this' right. He attempts it 7 times, plays it then says its a wreck! Im an absolute beginner on piano, and if I had just played that like he did I would have fainted! That piece is my absolute favourite, but also when you hear bo rhap taken apart just down to the piano only, Freddies sense of timing was extraordinary, as Brian said it was asthough he had a metronome in his head. I adore the way Freddie played piano, he could make something bland sound full of emotion. He was great. |
| NJQueenFan 13.10.2005 11:11 |
The March of the Black Queen, no doubt. The piano in that song and the way it is incirporated is just awesome. |