| doremi 18.05.2005 13:54 |
I listened to the entire 90 some minute Interview with Freddie from 1984 on Mercuryparadise.com and I have to say that at least 60% of the many questions not only myself, but many of you on QZ bring up about Freddie..he answers himself in extraordinary great detail and depth. It's to date the best interview I have ever heard Freddie do and is absolutely wonderful. Did my heart good to hear Freddie himself, discuss so openly and warmly such an immense amount of information offering insight into his life, thoughts, viewpoints, artistry, and work. I was frankly...very surprised that Freddie spent such an immense amount of time answering questions that covered a VAST range including artistic/creative stuff, songwriting, Fred's songwriting process, "The Works" album and the various songs on it from Radio Ga Ga to Is This The World We Created, touring, performing, Freddie's flambouyance, the music industry, the music business, merchandising, tour corporate sponsors, Queen's changing music styles, the public's rejection of "Hot Space", Fred's friendships/professional collaborations and/or creative views of Michael Jackson, Boy George, Elton John.. ...Freddie's professional and personal relationships and especially songwriting work with Brian, Roger, John... ...their work with Mack producing both Queen and Fred's at that time upcoming solo record..and the production process in general.. ....the UPCOMING at that time, yes...planned gig that had not yet happened at Sun City and the potential repercussions of that which are posed to him...PRIOR to Queen playing there (the questions are about Queen planning to play there and are Queen a political band or a band that does not take political stances, and their playing in various countries worldwide, are they concerned about potential repercussions), ..Queen playing Argentina about the time the Falklands War erupted,.. ... Freddie's solo record, the IWTBF video regarding both the band dressing in drag and Freddie's work (PAST and at that time PRESENT)with The Royal Ballet to recreate the Nyjinsky/Debussy originated ballet sequence... ...Freddie potentially someday wanting to do...acting, writing film scores, writing stage theater musicals, collaborating with other artists (all which I have asked about)... ...why Queen preferred to record in Munich...OVER Montreux,... ....(sound familiar..I have asked about most of this as so have alot of people on QZ),.. ..Freddie's childhood, his relationship with his parents & their viewpoints about his going into music as a career, and on and on. Freddie is amazingly open, candid, gives VERY informative, in depth straightforward answers. Anyways...people new or otherwise to QZ, please listen to this interview with Freddie. He answers and discusses loads of topics we all discuss on QZ and he is very at ease, open, honest, charming and insightful throughout this incredible interview, which...is 6 parts long. I have some questions about this interview though for RIEN...If you are out there. Is this interviews available on a CD/DVD? WHO conducted the interview and for what media...(ie: TV show, radio show, whatever)? How can I contact you Rien as there is no contact I could find on your website? |
| Maz 18.05.2005 14:03 |
Based on what you said, I think that is a Mary Turner interview. As you may know, Turner had a program called Off the Record with Mary Turner on Westwood One radio. I don't know if this particular interview was ever broadcast, since most of the other Off the Records were a slightly different format. This interview sounds more like an unedited feed than a broadcast. Of course, this assumes we are talking about the same interview. |
| Maz 18.05.2005 14:10 |
Yeah, just downloaded it. It's the Mary Turner interview. |
| Lester Burnham 18.05.2005 14:30 |
This sounds very interesting. I will have to download this when I get home. Anybody else have any of the Off The Record interviews? Or the 1989 interview with all four band members? |
| Maz 18.05.2005 14:36 |
Yes and Yes |
| doremi 18.05.2005 14:40 |
Zeni wrote: Based on what you said, I think that is a Mary Turner interview. As you may know, Turner had a program called Off the Record with Mary Turner on Westwood One radio. I don't know if this particular interview was ever broadcast, since most of the other Off the Records were a slightly different format. This interview sounds more like an unedited feed than a broadcast. Of course, this assumes we are talking about the same interview.I have NEVER heard of Mary Turner, but this is unedited because you hear her say she has to flip over the tape in the tape recorder, she asks Freddie at the beginning of the interview to please speak directly into the mike as it's not picking up his voice loud enough,... ...you hear Freddie yell PHOEBE...MORE WINE!!! (this is hilarious BTW) She talks about interviewing him in the past too. What surprised me most was, 1) That Freddie would comfortably open up and give such a long, honest in depth "hard ball" (not just fluff answers but heavy handed issues), interview that damn near covered everything but his birth..knowing his well founded concerns with how the press usually mistreated him. 2) That this woman interviewer asked such intelligent, reverent, in depth, well researched questions, without any trace of usual press sarcasm, snobbery, snideness. She asked thought provoking questions that were to the point...that then thus Freddie was eager and happy to open up in great length to. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 14:45 |
I used to listen all the time to "Westwood One's" syndicated shows but I have never heard of "Off The Record" and Mary Turner. Can anyone tell me a bit about this radio program, who Mary Turner is?... ..and can I BUY this entire interview on CD? |
| wstüssyb 18.05.2005 14:52 |
is there a text document of this somewhere for those unable to hear so clearly? =) |
| Lester Burnham 18.05.2005 14:53 |
Zeni wrote: Yes and YesGood to know 8-) |
| doremi 18.05.2005 14:58 |
Arlene R. Weiss wrote: I used to listen all the time to "Westwood One's" syndicated shows but I have never heard of "Off The Record" and Mary Turner. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 15:07 |
Here it is on vinyl at one time. SHOW84-25 1984 FREDDIE MERC OFF THE RECORD W/ MARY TURNER (11/06/84) 2 LP RADIO STAT WESTWOOD ONE UR ION RECORD SHOW84-30 1984 QUEEN OFF THE RECORD WITH MARY TURNER 2 LP RADIO STAT CUE SHEET WESTWOOD ONE Freddie's Interview is from November 6, 1984. It WAS on vinyl (see above) I found this info on a person wanting this. There is also an interview with Queen that is gives less info about that Mary Turner/Westwood One also did. !!!!!!!!!REIN...ZENI, somebody,....please answer MY questions! Help!!!!!!!!! Is this entire interview 1) Available in written text? 2) Available to BUY on CD? |
| Maz 18.05.2005 15:19 |
wstüssyb wrote: is there a text document of this somewhere for those unable to hear so clearly? =)Not that I know of. I can't remember ever seeing this interview transcribed. Lester Burnham wrote: Good to know 8-)Send me an email, Lester. Arlene R. Weiss wrote: I used to listen all the time to "Westwood One's" syndicated shows but I have never heard of "Off The Record" and Mary Turner. Can anyone tell me a bit about this radio program, who Mary Turner is?... ..and can I BUY this entire interview on CD?Mary Turner hosted a show called Off The Record at least until 1991. Sometime in the 1990s, the host changed (Uncle somebody, used to have his site bookmarked). Off The Record featured programs on Hot Space, AKOM, and Innuendo, plus individual interviews with band members. link link You can consult that for info on airdates and programs. Who is Mary Turner? Other than she was a disc jockey, I have no clue. I've tried to find out more about her, but have been unsuccessful. Can you purchase this CD? Maybe, but it will take some luck. In my experience, these radio shows do circulate on CD (though in 1984 it was probably on LP), but it takes some looking about. This is certainly not something you'd find on Amazon, if that's what you mean. You have to try Record Shops and possibly Ebay. |
| Maz 18.05.2005 15:20 |
Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Is it any of these interviews: 0/0/81 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 81-10 2 LP 2/15/82 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 82-7 cue, 2 LP 6/4/84 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 84-24 cue, 2 LP 11/12/84 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 84-47 Part 1, cue, 2 LP 11/19/84 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 84-48 Part 2, cue, 2 LP 1/30/84 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 84-6 cue, 2 LP 12/5/88 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 88-50 cue, 2 LP 2/11/89 Off the Record with Mary Turner Westwood One 89-51 cue, 2 LP from website linkThose are all appearances by Pat Benatar on Off the Record. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 15:25 |
Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Here it is on vinyl at one time. HERE IT IS...I think... SHOW84-25 1984 FREDDIE MERC OFF THE RECORD W/ MARY TURNER (11/06/84) 2 LP RADIO STAT WESTWOOD ONE UR ION RECORD SHOW84-30 1984 QUEEN OFF THE RECORD WITH MARY TURNER 2 LP RADIO STAT CUE SHEET WESTWOOD ONE Freddie's Interview is from November 6, 1984. It WAS on vinyl (see above) I found this info on a person's website wanting this. There is also an interview with Queen that is gives less info about that Mary Turner/Westwood One also did. !!!!!!!!!REIN...ZENI, somebody,....please answer MY questions! Help!!!!!!!!! Is this entire interview 1) Available in written text? 2) Available to BUY on CD? |
| Maz 18.05.2005 15:37 |
Can't quite make out that post: "Freddie's Interview is from November 6, 1984. It WAS on vinyl (see above) I found this info on a person's website wanting this." Being on vinyl makes perfect sense for the era. Finding a real copy of it, though, will be difficult. "There is also an interview with Queen that is gives less info about that Mary Turner/Westwood One also did." Don't follow you on this part, Arlene. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 15:52 |
Zeni wrote: Can't quite make out that post: "Freddie's Interview is from November 6, 1984. It WAS on vinyl (see above) I found this info on a person's website wanting this." Being on vinyl makes perfect sense for the era. Finding a real copy of it, though, will be difficult. "There is also an interview with Queen that is gives less info about that Mary Turner/Westwood One also did." Don't follow you on this part, Arlene.I was doing a search on Yahoo for the Freddie Interview...when I saw this SHOW84-30 1984 QUEEN OFF THE RECORD WITH MARY TURNER 2 LP RADIO STAT CUE SHEET WESTWOOD ONE .....BEFORE I saw the 2 links you posted to all of Queen's interviews (THANK YOU). This LP was on the website of some person who was requesting this, along with the interview for Freddie, but I copied this info as it was. Never mind though, becuase YOUR 2 links give me every interview that was ever done, by what person and for what media, and in what year. Thanks! Just wish I could BUY this stuff on CD. I WANT that FREDDIE INTERVIEW! I don't have the ability or technical knowledge to save the entire 6 part interview to a file in Windows Media Version 6 with the same is it MP3's that are on that site, cuz I was able to listen to it fine, crystal clear..... ...or to burn it to a CD off the mercuryparadise wesbite (If that is even allowed) Zeni can you send the entire Freddie interview to me in a file which I could save to my email and in the format I stated above? |
| YourValentine 18.05.2005 15:56 |
Oh dear .. I have visions of topic after topic starting with: "I heard on that Freddie interview..." just when the Queen MoJo mag had dried out |
| Maz 18.05.2005 16:02 |
You should be able to right-click on the link on Rien's site, then "Save As" and have the file on your hard drive. Otherwise, you'll have to send me an email since none is listed in your profile. |
| Rien 18.05.2005 17:31 |
Well... I rarely read the topics of the General Discussion, but I saw my name in the subject. As you can see I got this interview from Boxcar Danny. Wasn't (isn't) he a Queenzoner? btw in the menu on my site you'll find a button called e-mail. So you CAN contact me :-) Perhaps you overlooked this. thanks to the others for answering the original question in such detail. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 17:32 |
Zeni wrote: You should be able to right-click on the link on Rien's site, then "Save As" and have the file on your hard drive. Otherwise, you'll have to send me an email since none is listed in your profile.I just sent you an email. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 17:34 |
Rien wrote: Well... I rarely read the topics of the General Discussion, but I saw my name in the subject. I cannot remember where I got this interview from. I surely don't have it on lp. Have to look it up, perhaps I downloaded it somewhere. (I do remember that More Wine, from Freddie, haha) btw in the menu on my site you'll find a button called e-mail. So you CAN contact me :-) Perhaps you overlooked this. thanks to the others for answering the original question in such detail.Where!!!! is the email button! I'd like to talk further with you Rien. |
| Daburcor? 18.05.2005 17:36 |
Rien wrote: I got this interview from Boxcar Danny. Wasn't (isn't) he a Queenzoner?He be me, Rien. ;) |
| doremi 18.05.2005 17:38 |
Dan Corson wrote:Dan, is this available legally on CD?Rien wrote: I got this interview from Boxcar Danny. Wasn't (isn't) he a Queenzoner?He be me, Rien. ;) |
| doremi 18.05.2005 17:50 |
Rien wrote: Well... I rarely read the topics of the General Discussion, but I saw my name in the subject. As you can see I got this interview from Boxcar Danny. Wasn't (isn't) he a Queenzoner? btw in the menu on my site you'll find a button called e-mail. So you CAN contact me :-) Perhaps you overlooked this. thanks to the others for answering the original question in such detail.I just sent you an email! |
| Rien 18.05.2005 17:56 |
I noticed Arlene and I answered it. The menuframe of my site did not have a scroll bar, but I just fixed it. If you couldn't see the email button than perhaps your screen is not set to 1024x768 pixels. Oh and of course I knew it was you Dan. :-) You're the one who deserves the credits for this interview (and the superb Innuendo graphics on my homepage - also used in 2 wallpapers) |
| doremi 18.05.2005 18:09 |
Rien wrote: I noticed Arlene and I answered it. The menuframe of my site did not have a scroll bar, but I just fixed it. If you couldn't see the email button than perhaps your screen is not set to 1024x768 pixels. Oh and of course I knew it was you Dan. :-) You're the one who deserves the credits for this interview (and the superb Innuendo graphics on my homepage - also used in 2 wallpapers)Why doesn't QPL release some of these cool Westwood 1 Interviews with Freddie & Queen as well as other radio/media/BBC/etc, interviews with Freddie & Queen. I would buy them! |
| Maz 18.05.2005 18:21 |
It may be a rights issue. I doubt QP has the rights to all of the Westwood One material, not to mention all of the other hour-long radio shows they have done in the last 30 years (ie Innerview, Rockline UK, Rockline USA, In the Studio). Plus, interviews are rarely big sellers. Ask most people, and they'll say the Interview disc on the Freddie Box Set is just filler. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 18:33 |
Zeni wrote: It may be a rights issue. I doubt QP has the rights to all of the Westwood One material, not to mention all of the other hour-long radio shows they have done in the last 30 years (ie Innerview, Rockline UK, Rockline USA, In the Studio). Plus, interviews are rarely big sellers. Ask most people, and they'll say the Interview disc on the Freddie Box Set is just filler.FILLER? Rediculous. I LOVE interviews. More so LIVE like this than written in a publication. There's nothing like hearing an artist personally speak about their work, career, art...hearing their personality (which you can when it's live) if they joke or kid, if they are nice (or nasty), whatever. People on QZ bitch, bitch, bitch contradicting one another about what did Freddie REALLY say or think, etc? Well, live interviews like this....set the record straight and answer those debates, questions, etc.. ...and in this case, since Freddie has passed on, it's VERY meaningful, touching and moving (for me anyhow), to actually hear him alive and well, vibrant and happy, discussing his art and music. It's lasting images and memories directly from him. BTW, I just sent you a different email. |
| doremi 18.05.2005 18:57 |
Zeni...anyone..how do I save a yousendit file when it says it expires in 7 days. I do NOT have a hard drive to save it to. |
| mickyparise 18.05.2005 20:15 |
Zeni, Is there anyway way to download this interview??? I tried Mercuryparadise site and said not found...... anyway, if i get get a downloado of this interview, please email me at mickyparise@yahoo.com if not, then that's ok..... take care! thanks Micky |
| Daburcor? 18.05.2005 22:05 |
Arlene R. Weiss wrote:I bought it on CD in a second hand record store and it came with a book... The book blows. Anyway, I'm pretty positive it's just a bootleg or something.Dan Corson wrote:Dan, is this available legally on CD?Rien wrote: I got this interview from Boxcar Danny. Wasn't (isn't) he a Queenzoner?He be me, Rien. ;) *If this post doesn't make sense, It's because I'm REALLY tired. :P* |
| Rien 19.05.2005 00:50 |
I've got a mail from my provider that the site might be down for a while due to maintenance. |
| Fairy 19.05.2005 03:40 |
Sounds cool!!! Would anybody be so kind to give me the direct link to the file? Thanks Fairy |
| Fairy 19.05.2005 03:45 |
Rien, your site is absolutely wonderful! Unfortunately it is not at all accessible for those who use a vocal synthesizer...It would be great if you could consider making it more accessible. Sometimes adding a "site map" link is all that is necessary. Take care Fairy |
| YourValentine 19.05.2005 05:02 |
Here are the direct links for you, Fairy. Most fans like Rien are no website designers, they run their website as a hobby. I am sure most people are not even aware that it is possible to make a website accessible for blind users. I have no idea how a vocal synthesizer works but I am glad you can access Queenzone, that's really great. link link link link link link |
| Fairy 19.05.2005 06:33 |
You'rre so nice, yourValentine! Thanks a lot for the links. A vocal synthesizer will read anything that has text labels. Most sites are accessible but unfortunately some sites have graphics and images that are not read. Sometimes a site can be made accessible just by adding a text link to a site map page from where any link can be accessible. Queenzone is totally accessible! Queenonline is not...but who cares? LOL Fairy |
| Fairy 19.05.2005 06:43 |
Ps. YourValentine: did you get to read the mail I sent to the Queenzone email address about helping out? Fairy |
| Penetration_Guru 19.05.2005 07:42 |
*makes mental note not to insert any rude words out of context into his posts. |
| The Fairy King 19.05.2005 08:45 |
I have it on cd too... link great interview! |
| mickyparise 19.05.2005 08:54 |
Zeni, THANKS a bunch! Much appreciated! Micky |
| wstüssyb 19.05.2005 08:54 |
A vocal synthesizer? Are you blind fairy? or do you use that as a short cut? |
| Fairy 19.05.2005 09:17 |
wstüssyb wrote: A vocal synthesizer? Are you blind fairy? |
| doremi 19.05.2005 10:43 |
Zeni... I have never saved a sound or music file, and I only know how to save word written files. How do I save the Interview file you emailed me to disk, and what kind of disk do I use? Do I use a floppy? |
| doremi 19.05.2005 11:41 |
<h3><font color=#C5150>Fairy King</font> wrote: I have it on cd too... link great interview!Is it still in print and available to buy and where in the USA? |
| Maz 19.05.2005 12:02 |
Arlene R. Weiss wrote:That's not the same interview. Follow the link, and you'll notice it says a collection of short interviews, mostly from the early 1980s, and is only 17 minutes long.<h3><font color=#C5150>Fairy King</font> wrote: I have it on cd too... link great interview!Is it still in print and available to buy and where in the USA? That's one of two cd/books released a few years ago that just have random interviews. |
| doremi 19.05.2005 12:25 |
Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Zeni... I have never saved a sound or music file, and I only know how to save word written files. How do I save the Interview file you emailed me to disk, and what kind of disk do I use? Do I use a floppy?Zeni, did you see my questions above? I also sent you an email about this. |
| wstüssyb 19.05.2005 13:50 |
Fairy wrote:wstüssyb wrote: A vocal synthesizer? Are you blind fairy? YesHow do these things work anyways? do they even tell you all the misspelled words to? |
| doremi 19.05.2005 14:00 |
Fairy, tell me what you think after you hear the entire interview. Seeing as it's a tie (kidding) between how much you and I adore Freddie, I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did, and that Freddie's interview answers as many of your questions, as it did for me. :) |
| Fairy 20.05.2005 04:02 |
wstüssyb wrote:Fairy wrote:They work wonders. They can read anything shown on the screen. The voices are almost human. Mispelled words are usually pronounced in a funny way. It's helpful sometimes when I'm not sure of a word's spelling! LOL. Vocal synthesizers are simple sofware which only require a sound card and loud speakers or headphones.wstüssyb wrote: A vocal synthesizer? Are you blind fairy? YesHow do these things work anyways? do they even tell you all the misspelled words to? |
| Fairy 20.05.2005 04:05 |
Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Fairy, tell me what you think after you hear the entire interview. Seeing as it's a tie (kidding) between how much you and I adore Freddie, I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did, and that Freddie's interview answers as many of your questions, as it did for me. :) |