| AmeriQueen 16.10.2005 23:24 |
Any responses from the NJ show? Any new songs? TELL US ALL! |
| dogwood 16.10.2005 23:45 |
Fantastic. It was a sold out show at first then they realeased tickets on Friday. I guess they sold most of them because I was hard pressed to see any empty seats. Same set list of Aruba. Brian May was genuine when he said tonight that it's a dream come true to come to America and play in a big way. I think Brian May seems to like playing big places...and who can blame him. Critiques: Paul Rodgers was barely audible. Bass player was awful. Sound was sporadic. Volume would go up and down. Brian always screws up the end of Bohemian Raphsody live..he did it again. Roger Taylor sang too many songs. The show ran about 2 or 3 songs too long. Good stuff: Song selection was fantastic. Bad Company songs were on par or if not better performed than the bulk of Queen songs. Free songs and Bad Company songs had an amazing reception. Brian May ran like a mad man...looked like he was at his peak. Roger Taylor played well but should stick to playing drums. They're going to have a hard time filling arenas next year. They should stick with sheds and they should be fine. I mean if Journey and Styx can tour...Queen should do fine. Trust...they're not playing The Garden in NY anytime soon. It looks too much of a novelty tour, sadly. I hope Paul Rodgers does some original material with Queen to get the juices going. |
| Bromo 17.10.2005 00:13 |
Hey there, In a word AWESOME. Stood through the whole show...sang every song. It was great. The newer songs were received really well I thought. The Free and Bad Co. songs were well received. My only disappointment was no It's Late. I realistically didn't expect it...but it would be a dream come true. It would be perfect after BoRhap before the classic rock fest that is the encore. PR's sound did drop out from time to time. Nothing too distracting though(and I've yet to go to show with audio glitches).But from where I was I thought it was a pretty good audio mix. I believe this show could have legs. With the wealth of material from both artists, there is no reason why they can't do another couple of tours. I have to respectfully disagree with the comment about them not being able to do MSG. Had Paul McCartney, U2 and the Stones not monopolized the place this month I think a MSG show would've outsold a NJ show. I think the sheds is what they should aim for...but with the ocassional large market arena thrown into the mix. This was a lot of fun...let's do it again next year 8-) Goodnight everyone...hope you had as much fun as I did tonight. Thomas |
| Sherwood Forest 17.10.2005 00:31 |
THAT WAS THE FUCKING BEST FUCKING CONCERT OF MY FUCKING LIFE !!!!!! BRIAN PLAYED '39 AND THEY SHOWED FREDDIE SOO MUCH! SEE THE THING IS WHEN I BOUGHT THE TICKETS I THOUGH I WOULD BE GETTING JUST THE PAUL ROGERS EXPERIENCE BUT IT WASNT IT WAS GREAT I LOVED IT I NEED THEM TO DO A TOUR AGAIN IN THE US !!!! |
| stateside fan 17.10.2005 00:40 |
was a great show.Paul was under the sound most of the night which was hard to believe with the rest that he has had.Bo Rhap brought the house down.complete sellout!anyone who thinks this band sellout here is missing brain cells for sure.downer-my wife who loves Queen was pissy and did not come.but-The Show Must Go On!you UK queenies would have been proud,we did a great job singing and the band seemed amazed by the response.later |
| Kilpat1 17.10.2005 00:52 |
After seeing them at brixton and seeing them now, boy have they matured. Brian was on tonight, looking to be very into it. I have not seen him into any shows like he was tonight. He nailed almost every solo on cue. he was awesome. He sums the night up. Roger was amazing to. Paul was off tonight in the beginning. Sound was off a tad, a few technical clitches, but Brian stepped up tonight like a man possessed. Nice seeing them sell it out. Didnt see an empty seat. What a time! |
| NJQueenFan 17.10.2005 01:16 |
Awesome show, just awesome. These are the Days of Our Lives was especially poignant. |
| Blood On Your Face 17.10.2005 02:00 |
Oh... oh... the night comes down... so many thoughts... about lost youth... and lost friends... this is a special band with fans that share a special kind of "kinship"... I wasn't sure how'd they pull it off without turning it into a funeral... ot totally embarassing themselves... it was tasteful and thoughtful... well done if not exactly Queen of '78... still... I felt the thrill of my younger days... my Queen days... and I could close my eyes as Tie Your Mother Down filled the arena... close my eyes and fancy myself a would be rockstar again... like so many others I am sure... and it felt good... and it was good company. |
| Mr. Scully 17.10.2005 02:43 |
"Same setlist as Aruba" vs. "Brian played '39" - so, who's right? Does that mean it was the same setlist as Aruba except that Brian also sang '39 before LOML just like during the EU tour? |
| deleted user 17.10.2005 02:49 |
This was my dream come true... first time EVER. Brian was fantastic, Roger too (Paul - well I had no idea who he was, I didn't like him doing Freddie's moves with the microphone stand). I loved Last Horizon a lot... I promise pictures later (if they come out... I was sitting way too far). DREAM COME TRUE!!! PS - Roger still can not write good lyrics ;) but we love him just as much, don't we!!! |
| Mr_Bad_Guy_91 17.10.2005 05:18 |
GOOD GOOD GOOD glad it all went well remember brian and roger did their best and paul help along good for them and you all |
| Chaka 17.10.2005 06:14 |
Scully: yes, same as Aruba plus '39 before Love of my Life. as for the show...I was expecting it to be nothing short of amazing, and I was still blown away! Live recordings really don't do their show justice. |
| Sherwood Forest 17.10.2005 06:18 |
these are the days of my life made me SO CLOSE to crying and I really never do cry, good news for all u people i videoed some of the songs! And i got A LOT of pictures anyone want???? |
| RainMustFall2 17.10.2005 06:38 |
That was an AWESOME concert! I brought a bunch of my friends (mostly casual Queen fans) and they said it was the best concert they've ever seen--even better when we all went to see the Eagles last year in the same venue! Definately the best concert I've ever seen. I wasn't looking forward to Brian's guitar solo (I thouht they'd scrap it) but it was actually quite good, going from the old solo to Chinese Torture to an instrumental guiar version of A Winter's Tale--during that part they displayed the night sky on a screen and a disco ball shed hundreds of beams of light across the arena, making the whole crowd look like a bunch of stars. There was so much energy going on there, I loved being able to take part in the hand motions of Radio Ga Ga, and because I had awesome floor seats (6 feet or so away from the catwalk!) I could stand up the whole time and see Brian and Roger really up-close! Does anyone have a track listing from last night? (AHH WHAT A GREAT CONCERT!) |
| Jjeroen 17.10.2005 06:42 |
Good morning, America! Good to see you all had a great time. Some of you describe some familiar feelings :-) Hey Jamie, those recordings would be great! You filmed with you photocamera? |
| Fenderek 17.10.2005 06:44 |
RainMustFall2 wrote: but it was actually quite good, going from the old solo to Chinese Torture to an instrumental guiar version of A Winter's Tale--during that part they displayed the night sky on a screen and a disco ball shed hundreds of beams of light across the arena, making the whole crowd look like a bunch of stars.)Glad you liked it- onme thing. It's not instrumental version of A Winter's Tale, it's Brian's solo number called "Last Horizon" from 1992 "Back To The Light" BUT what you said got me thinking- there IS something similar there... |
| deleted user 17.10.2005 06:48 |
oh my god it was amazing. brian was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo full of life, i loved it. loved it. loved it. loved it. loved it. |
| RainMustFall2 17.10.2005 06:52 |
Oh, I've never heard Last Horizon, but I thought it sounded similar to the melody of A Winter's Tale, which would have been pretty fitting. |
| Mr. Scully 17.10.2005 07:30 |
Damn, the bootleggers were REALLY fast! :-) I underestimated the Americans, saying that there would be only few (and/or poor) bootlegs but this is a nice surprise :-) link |
| FOAMY 17.10.2005 07:59 |
From the tail gate party in lot 22 to the end of the show it was a great time. Yes there were technical glitches and mistakes from the band but who cares. The energy from both PR, Queen and espescially the fans made the show one of the best I have ever been to. |
| lizardmaker 17.10.2005 08:30 |
I had a great time, too. So happy to hear even the short version of 39! And did you guys notice the full moon? I thought that was Freddie smiling on the proceedings! While we were waiting to get into the arena it was huge and low, moving in and out of the clouds. Afterwards, it was bright and high up in the sky. It was a wonderful night. |
| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 17.10.2005 08:45 |
RainMustFall2 wrote: That was an AWESOME concert! I brought a bunch of my friends (mostly casual Queen fans) and they said it was the best concert they've ever seen--even better when we all went to see the Eagles last year in the same venue! Definately the best concert I've ever seen. I wasn't looking forward to Brian's guitar solo (I thouht they'd scrap it) but it was actually quite good, going from the old solo to Chinese Torture to an instrumental guiar version of A Winter's Tale--during that part they displayed the night sky on a screen and a disco ball shed hundreds of beams of light across the arena, making the whole crowd look like a bunch of stars. There was so much energy going on there, I loved being able to take part in the hand motions of Radio Ga Ga, and because I had awesome floor seats (6 feet or so away from the catwalk!) I could stand up the whole time and see Brian and Roger really up-close! Does anyone have a track listing from last night? (AHH WHAT A GREAT CONCERT!)I just saw the Eagles on the 16th, they are one of my favorite bands definately, amazing musicians. But I'm REALLY looking forward to the show on Saturday. |
| Lisser 17.10.2005 09:02 |
I'm hooooooooooome!! Best concert I've ever been to! It was awesome! The fans were great, Brian was great, Roger kicked ass, and Paul kicked ass. The person that made the first response to the concert, you are entitled to your opinion but I disagree with everything you said. So whatever. I had a wonderful, wonderful time. I got to meet Erin, Pieter, Aaron, Shay, Cindy, I got to wave like an idiot at Paulie from my seat to his, I met William, his lovely wife, and their friend Cliffy, we just had an outstanding time. I could go on and on. Special thank you's to Aaron and Cindy who really made this trip possible for me. I wouldn't have experienced this without you guys!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :) |
| Lisser 17.10.2005 09:19 |
Also, I'm still so excited I forgot to tell you all that I sort of met Trip. I was right in front of the mixing desk so I kept watching for when he came out. I saw him and he was wearing this really wacky shirt. I think he must have got it in Aruba. I stood up in my chair and mouthed to him, "Can I take your picture?" He motioned me over and said, "Now why would you want my picture?" I said, "Because you are THE MAN!!!" I'm such a dork but what the hell do you say to the man that has made Queen sound so awesome for 30 years? I got his picture and he was friendly!! Thanks Trip!!! |
| Fenderek 17.10.2005 09:24 |
I knew you guys will be blown away :) Happy you loved it :) |
| inu-liger 17.10.2005 09:35 |
Lisser wrote: Also, I'm still so excited I forgot to tell you all that I sort of met Trip. I was right in front of the mixing desk so I kept watching for when he came out. I saw him and he was wearing this really wacky shirt. I think he must have got it in Aruba. I stood up in my chair and mouthed to him, "Can I take your picture?" He motioned me over and said, "Now why would you want my picture?" I said, "Because you are THE MAN!!!" I'm such a dork but what the hell do you say to the man that has made Queen sound so awesome for 30 years? I got his picture and he was friendly!! Thanks Trip!!!Did you bring your vidcam or no? |
| Lisser 17.10.2005 09:39 |
Inu-Liger<h6>-a.k.a. Richard Guilbault- wrote:I suuuuuuuure did!!!Lisser wrote: Also, I'm still so excited I forgot to tell you all that I sort of met Trip. I was right in front of the mixing desk so I kept watching for when he came out. I saw him and he was wearing this really wacky shirt. I think he must have got it in Aruba. I stood up in my chair and mouthed to him, "Can I take your picture?" He motioned me over and said, "Now why would you want my picture?" I said, "Because you are THE MAN!!!" I'm such a dork but what the hell do you say to the man that has made Queen sound so awesome for 30 years? I got his picture and he was friendly!! Thanks Trip!!!Did you bring your vidcam or no? bwuahahhahhaa!!! |
| inu-liger 17.10.2005 10:47 |
Any chance I can buy a copy off of you on DVD? |
| Lisser 17.10.2005 11:00 |
Buy? I won't be charging anything for any copies. :) I'm watching it right now!! |
| Jjeroen 17.10.2005 11:04 |
So you're not the one selling on eBay!? ;-))) Way to go Lisser! Glad to see you succeeded. It's a THRILL isn't it?!!? You'll be watching that film dozens of times, I can tell you :-) |
| onevsion 17.10.2005 11:19 |
Good to hear that you enjoyed the show!! Congrats on filming Lisser! Well done!! Great to watch it afterwards isn't it? |
| Forever88 17.10.2005 11:19 |
JamieSureWould wrote: THAT WAS THE FUCKING BEST FUCKING CONCERT OF MY FUCKING LIFE !!!!!! BRIAN PLAYED '39 AND THEY SHOWED FREDDIE SOO MUCH! SEE THE THING IS WHEN I BOUGHT THE TICKETS I THOUGH I WOULD BE GETTING JUST THE PAUL ROGERS EXPERIENCE BUT IT WASNT IT WAS GREAT I LOVED IT I NEED THEM TO DO A TOUR AGAIN IN THE US !!!!Where were you? You never showed up for the tailgate! |
| Forever88 17.10.2005 11:20 |
FOAMY wrote: From the tail gate party in lot 22 to the end of the show it was a great time. Yes there were technical glitches and mistakes from the band but who cares. The energy from both PR, Queen and espescially the fans made the show one of the best I have ever been to.You were there? Which one were you? |
| Forever88 17.10.2005 11:22 |
Inu-Liger<h6>-a.k.a. Richard Guilbault- wrote:I did!Lisser wrote: Also, I'm still so excited I forgot to tell you all that I sort of met Trip. I was right in front of the mixing desk so I kept watching for when he came out. I saw him and he was wearing this really wacky shirt. I think he must have got it in Aruba. I stood up in my chair and mouthed to him, "Can I take your picture?" He motioned me over and said, "Now why would you want my picture?" I said, "Because you are THE MAN!!!" I'm such a dork but what the hell do you say to the man that has made Queen sound so awesome for 30 years? I got his picture and he was friendly!! Thanks Trip!!!Did you bring your vidcam or no? |
| FOAMY 17.10.2005 11:34 |
I was the one with a great kid at the show ;) who did not go to school today |
| inu-liger 17.10.2005 11:36 |
Lisser wrote: Buy? I won't be charging anything for any copies. :) I'm watching it right now!!Are you sure? At the least, I'd like to just send blank media and postage money :) (After all, since I believe it's a bit more to send mail to Canada?) |
| Jjeroen 17.10.2005 11:56 |
Hey relax, man! Let the lady recover first! |
| Lisser 17.10.2005 11:59 |
jeroen wrote: Hey relax, man! Let the lady recover first!lol!! ;) Wa ist da kameraaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Me?? Na nooo kameraaaaaaaa! |
| August R. 17.10.2005 12:01 |
when I first read this topic 'Well, How was it?' I thought someone had just lost his/her virginity and now the good people of QZ want to hear all the details. Hahaha... And now that I think about it again, I realize that, in so many ways, that's exactly what this topic is all about. People experiencing something so amazing for the first time in their life. I'm just glad so many of you had a great first time. There is a reason why they call it Rock n' Roll, you know. :) |
| Ray D O'Gaga 17.10.2005 12:26 |
<font color=green>Maesta</font> wrote: (Paul - well I had no idea who he was, I didn't like him doing Freddie's moves with the microphone stand).Paul has been doing those moves for at least 35 years. If you knew who he was, you'd know that. Glad everybody had a great time. Let's all hope they come back next year. |
| 2112 17.10.2005 12:30 |
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!! New here, just found the site today looking for reviews.. AMAZING!!! I will be looking for some of those bootlegs hope they come around.. Too bad I don't have the $$ I would be on my way to CA!! |
| Forever88 17.10.2005 12:31 |
FOAMY wrote: I was the one with a great kid at the show ;) who did not go to school todaySo who were you???!!! |
| adamscrnr 17.10.2005 12:37 |
I've been a Queen fan for a VERY long time now. Last night was the first time I've been able to see them live. Without a doubt, it's the best concert I've been to. Queen definitely rocked. I wasn't terribly impressed with Paul Rogers' rendition of the songs, although, in all fairness, I think I went in there expecting to hear Freddie. Just the feeling of standing there, in the midst of 30-50,000 fans, and everyone clapping in unison to Radio-Ga-Ga was a dream come true. I also brought my 14 year old son to the concert and he loved it as well. It's amazing how Queen and their music can touch and be appreciated by all ages of people. Lisser - Can I also get a copy of your DVD when you have a chance? I would love to re-live last night over and over again. |
| Crazy LittleThing 17.10.2005 13:09 |
Mr. Scully wrote: "Same setlist as Aruba" vs. "Brian played '39" - so, who's right? Does that mean it was the same setlist as Aruba except that Brian also sang '39 before LOML just like during the EU tour?'39 was added back in. *looks around and whistles as if guilty of something . . . ;) I'm taking FULL credit for it! ;) Cheers! Cindy |
| Crazy LittleThing 17.10.2005 13:13 |
Lisser wrote: I'm hooooooooooome!! Best concert I've ever been to! It was awesome! The fans were great, Brian was great, Roger kicked ass, and Paul kicked ass. The person that made the first response to the concert, you are entitled to your opinion but I disagree with everything you said. So whatever. I had a wonderful, wonderful time. I got to meet Erin, Pieter, Aaron, Shay, Cindy, I got to wave like an idiot at Paulie from my seat to his, I met William, his lovely wife, and their friend Cliffy, we just had an outstanding time. I could go on and on. Special thank you's to Aaron and Cindy who really made this trip possible for me. I wouldn't have experienced this without you guys!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :):) My pleasure Melissa! Please email a copy of the shot of Trip, if you would be so kind! Awesome night at the Axis Lounge, Saturday! ;) D'OH! The guy at the door was a treat though . . . Cindy |
| My Saloon 17.10.2005 13:31 |
I think, for my money, the funniest part of the night was when Brian introduced Roger for " Say it's not True" and as they walked past each other Brian held out his had for Roger to slap, with Brian pulling it back at the last second and running it through his hair. It could only be seen if you were sitting on Brian's side of the stage towards the back of the stage. HILARIOUS! |
| Crazy LittleThing 17.10.2005 14:48 |
My Saloon wrote: I think, for my money, the funniest part of the night was when Brian introduced Roger for " Say it's not True" and as they walked past each other Brian held out his had for Roger to slap, with Brian pulling it back at the last second and running it through his hair. It could only be seen if you were sitting on Brian's side of the stage towards the back of the stage. HILARIOUS!And he claims you shouldn't expect comedy from him! A CLASSIC sight gag, and I MISSED IT! Did any guerilla videographers get it, I wonder? |
| Crazy LittleThing 17.10.2005 14:49 |
Lisser wrote: Buy? I won't be charging anything for any copies. :) I'm watching it right now!!*cough! |
| Crazy LittleThing 17.10.2005 14:54 |
FOAMY wrote: I was the one with a great kid at the show ;) who did not go to school todayIn which section were you sitting? There was a great kid sitting next to me in 9, row N . . . I taught him the Radio Ga Ga arms. |
| Dijou 17.10.2005 15:58 |
I've got tickets to the Hollywood Bowl show this Saturday. Can someone please tell me if there is an opening band? I haven't seen anyone comment on othere being one. Thanks!! |
| Ray D O'Gaga 17.10.2005 16:17 |
Dijou wrote: I've got tickets to the Hollywood Bowl show this Saturday. Can someone please tell me if there is an opening band? I haven't seen anyone comment on othere being one. Thanks!!There isn't. That's why no-one has commented on one. The band plays right around two hours. |
| Dijou 17.10.2005 16:36 |
Thought so - can't wait to see the show!!! |
| mercmerc 17.10.2005 20:07 |
Hey, My Saloon The reason why Brian pulled is hand back was when Roger was walking back he shook hands with someone who put condoms in his hand. Roger was showing it to Brian. Brian though a handshake was coming. Brian saw it at the last second and pulled his hand away. I was cracking up. Anyone who was there email me at mercury00@aol.com. I was in the 3rd row left side. Was also on the backstage tour. |
| wmmihail 17.10.2005 20:19 |
I was at the show and would love to see pics. Thanks. |
| wmmihail 17.10.2005 20:36 |
I will say I went to the show not expecting much. Hated the thought of trekking from LI to NJ. Only went because my wife never saw them and it was a treat for her. But I was really, really, really impressed with the show (as was she). Saw them in 75 (Avery Fisher Hall) and 76 (Beacon Theater, 1st row!!!!)in NYC and those memories are still with me. I just wish they'd do some older stuff for us old timers. Brian's guitar solo had a lot of Brighton Rock in it that brought back memories. Highly recommend anyone, who is even a remote fan, take this show in if they can. I will disagree on the sellout though. It looked full with everyone standing (we stood all night except for acoutic set) but I can't see how. People couldn't give these tickets away on E-bay. Got my floor tickets for less than 1/2 of face value from some broker in California. |
| coops 17.10.2005 21:10 |
Just got back to Florida. In a word WOW. Saw queen several times in my youth when I lived in England and had reservations about this. But the guys were great as was the audience. My 13 year old grandsone was blown away at this, his very first rock concert. |
| stateside fan 17.10.2005 21:30 |
what is the facination with people saying it wasnt a sellout?IT WAS! |
| iam_mrs_tracy 17.10.2005 21:31 |
adamscrnr wrote: I also brought my 14 year old son to the concert and he loved it as well. It's amazing how Queen and their music can touch and be appreciated by all ages of people.I'm 51 and of course I was familiar with Queen in the 80's but my son (age 17) became a HUGE Queen fan about 4 years ago and now my daughter (age 14)is one too. I decided to get tickets for them as a birthday present. They had GREAT seats, about 12 rows from the stage. My husband and I were a few sections behind them on the floor. We were ALL singing and shouting all night long! It was great, since I knew all the songs (hearing them played over and over at home!). I only wish now that I had been a fan when Freddie was alive... he must have been awesome to see in person. The band did a beautiful job last night and I appreciate Paul Rodgers stepping in so that this ocncert could be possible. Certainly, no one can replace Freddie. "These Are The Days of Our Lives" was a touching tribute that brought a tear to my eye. We're all getting older but THE SHOW MUST GO ON!! |
| iam_mrs_tracy 17.10.2005 21:36 |
RainMustFall2 wrote: That was an AWESOME concert! Does anyone have a track listing from last night?HERE YOU GO, SON... YOU ARE THE "LOVE OF MY LIFE". I'M GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE CONCERT! LOVE, MOM Reaching Out Tie Your Mother Down Fat Bottom Girls Another One Bites The Dust Crazy Little Thing Called Love Bad Company Say Its Not True '39 Love Of My Life Hammer To Fall Feel Like Making Love Drum Solo I’m In Love With My Car Guitar Solo Last Horizon These Are The Days Of Our Lives Radio Ga Ga Can’t Get Enough Rock And Roll Fantasy I Want It All Bohemian Rhapsody --- The Show Must Go On All Right Now We Will Rock You We Are The Champions |
| Erin 17.10.2005 21:38 |
stateside fan wrote: what is the facination with people saying it wasnt a sellout?IT WAS!I guess about 5-10% of the people that bought tickets didn't turn up then..;-) |
| jasen101 17.10.2005 23:11 |
Dogwood...u are a stupid sod for writing such a stupid review. It made me sick to read such crap. |
| PieterMC 18.10.2005 00:07 |
dogwood wrote: Fantastic. Same set list of Aruba. Paul Rodgers was barely audible. Bass player was awful. Sound was sporadic. Volume would go up and down. Roger Taylor sang too many songs.What are you talking about???? The setlist was not exactly the same as Aruba. Paul Rodgers were very audible. Nothing wrong with the bass player The volume did not go up and down The setlist was not too long |
| Aaron Powell 18.10.2005 00:26 |
UNBELIEVABLE!! It was better than I could have ever imagined.Brian blistered his way through every solo...the songs were very well received,and the atmosphere was great.Bo Rhap brought down the house...very long ovation after that number.Lisser was very professional and snuck the video camera in without a hitch,I saw some of the footage,it's gonna be a great bootleg..... It was great meeting all you guys.Here's hoping for more US dates next year!! |
| Erin 18.10.2005 00:42 |
Aaron Powell wrote: UNBELIEVABLE!! It was better than I could have ever imagined.Brian blistered his way through every solo...the songs were very well received,and the atmosphere was great.Bo Rhap brought down the house...very long ovation after that number.Lisser was very professional and snuck the video camera in without a hitch,I saw some of the footage,it's gonna be a great bootleg..... It was great meeting all you guys.Here's hoping for more US dates next year!!Yes, but that club the night before was WAY better..;-D |
| wstüssyb 18.10.2005 00:51 |
Yea it was pretty cool. I liked the whole setlist minus bad company, his other songs were cool. Basically they were 4 open seats in front of me, so some old guy came along and stole one, and the guy on the otherside kept farting which was rather annoying, kinda hard to hold your breath for 15 seconds and to sing along at the same time, the guy that sat in front of my friend cliffy was half drunk and was bobbling back and forth and had a sec. guy come along and take the ciggs he was lighting up. Hotel was OK, be kinda cool if there were more thing arounds it like a sidewalk =), that bar was cool...figured out after 10 min it was a gay bar, lol only gross thing was the used condoms in the parking lot, funny to see lisser flirt with the bouncer ^ ^ This was the 1st time after a concert I never seen any cabs around, so Bob (sir GH) and his friend walked around with us, basically we walked around the whole building as every one was pointing to that end, to that end, we did get to be next to the bass player as he was meetting family and friends from the NYC area in the back, near the bar, I seen Brian looking depressed with a shitload of backstage pass people all around him and spike alone at the bar, shared a cab with bob back to the hotel, 1/3 of a mile for 14 bucks...funny how bob said 14, wtf it only cost 12 the way there...shit cost me 15 there! lol The tailgate was cool, I just love windy days, it does suit my hair quite nice! I would have talked more, but with it being windy my hearing level was down below the 10% as the proccesser microphone are horrible in the wind. I did talk to Trip for a min afther show, I shaked his hand and asked for a copy of the recording, he said sorry the band gets it first, he did have a nice laptop. Was funny that Erin and Pieter room was across from us =) the weird part was watching the FSU game when you guys went to Charlie browns for dinner and those 40 year old guys asking me to play might and magic with them, I took the free beer and just watched the game with them,lol Was cool to me Bob, Lisser,Pual, Danny,Erin,Pieter,arron and his GF(wife?) and his Kiss friend, lol and forever88, there were some more but Im not good with names ^^ |
| Shay 18.10.2005 02:13 |
Had a great time this weekend. Had a great drive up from Cincinnati until I got to Newark and MapQuest's directions totally sucked a big one. Took forever to find the freakin' hotel, but finally got there at 2AM. Was great going to NYC on Saturday with Erin & Pieter, even though we didn't really get to do anything other than walk around, which was a bummer. Kudos to Pieter for his subway expertise. ;-) Thanks to him, we didn't end up in the Bronx...lol Had fun Saturday night at that "classic rock club across the street"....lol The concert was awesome! I have no complaints whatsoever. Couldn't have asked for better seats. The boys were dead-on all night, IMO. Setlist was really no surprise, although I was hoping for Now I'm Here and Shooting Star. Thought maybe they'd add those 2 for the U.S. shows, but I'm not complaining. I enjoyed seeing Brian + Roger play the Bad Company songs. Glad to see they played Rock & Roll Fantasy. For me, the only cons about the show was that beer was $7.00 (so much for getting a buzz...lol), and the loud, obnoxious drunk fan behind me the whole show who was clearly anti-Paul. (The line I heard whenever a Bad Company song was played: "Man, Fuck That Shit." And whenever Freddie was shown on the screen: "OMG!!! Freddie, Freddie!! OMG!! Fucking A! YES!! OMG!") Was great to meet and hang out with Cindy, Erin, Pieter, William (yeah, I'm the "Kiss friend"...lol), William's wife and his friend, Aaron and Sarah, and Lisser and Mirenda. All in all, it was truly a weekend I'll never forget! |
| AmeriQueen 18.10.2005 05:23 |
I'm trying not to be bitter, but I sure am dissapointed that Queen in NY and Aruba they: 1.) Took 3 Queen songs and 1 Paul song off the list, and added only 2 songs, both Pauls. 2.) Refuse to play anything from the catalogue that wasn't a hit except for 39 and I'm In Love With My Car which they always toured with. 3.) Continue to follow the same basic structure as the Europe tour and new cd. I'm going to L.A. which will probably be the same. I will love it regardless, but it would be nice to have at least one Queen surprise. The thing that makes me sickest about the raise in PR tracks is that they probably are doing it because he is close to as successful as Queen in the USA. Just another example of how bad American taste in music is. If nothing else, they should at least add Now I'm Here to the setlist. |
| Fenderek 18.10.2005 06:00 |
They rehearsed and were supposed to play both NOW I'M HERE and SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE with guys from darkness in Hyde Park... So who knows- maybe at some poinbt they still could get back to those songs...? |
| PieterMC 18.10.2005 08:33 |
wstüssyb wrote: that bar was cool...figured out after 10 min it was a gay barYeah that sure as hell was not a "Classic Rock" club *lol* |
| Lisser 18.10.2005 09:32 |
I'm still not convinced it was a "gay bar." At home, we have bars where girls are making out with each other all over the place, but I wouldn't call them "gay bars." The music sucked, I can confirm that. It made me want to bang my head against the wall numerous times. The shots were too small, but tasted yummy. I did NOT flirt with the bouncer either!! I just told him that he looked like Nick Lachey (Jessica Simpson's husband.) He was very friendly and even ordered a pizza for Cindy!!! Mirenda like his tattoos and made him take his shirt off so she could see them. That's what happened!! bwuahahahaa!! |
| Ray D O'Gaga 18.10.2005 09:45 |
stateside fan wrote: what is the facination with people saying it wasnt a sellout?IT WAS!There's an agenda behind it. |
| Fenderek 18.10.2005 10:03 |
I must admit that reading this stuff now being experienced by our friends across the pond brings some nice, NICE memories and puts a smile on my face :) I really hope they're gonna come back to UK ;) |
| Crazy LittleThing 18.10.2005 10:10 |
Lisser wrote: I'm still not convinced it was a "gay bar." At home, we have bars where girls are making out with each other all over the place, but I wouldn't call them "gay bars." The music sucked, I can confirm that. It made me want to bang my head against the wall numerous times. The shots were too small, but tasted yummy. I did NOT flirt with the bouncer either!! I just told him that he looked like Nick Lachey (Jessica Simpson's husband.) He was very friendly and even ordered a pizza for Cindy!!! Mirenda like his tattoos and made him take his shirt off so she could see them. That's what happened!! Uh, MIRENDA made him take his shirt off? I seem to recall it happening a bit differently . . . What cracked me up is that the shirt came right off! And you didn't think he was that into you! bwuahahahaa!! |
| PieterMC 18.10.2005 10:14 |
Crazy LittleThing wrote: Uh, MIRENDA made him take his shirt off? I seem to recall it happening a bit differently . . .*LOL* |
| Erin 18.10.2005 10:21 |
Fenderek wrote: I really hope they're gonna come back to UK ;)Screw that..they need to come back HERE!!! :-)) You can just fly over for a show or two..;-) |
| YourValentine 18.10.2005 10:26 |
Yes, I feel the same. During the European tour I always felt bad for the US (and other) fans and now I am really happy about the fun you all had:) |
| Fenderek 18.10.2005 10:33 |
And I really wish I could see this courtain falling at wrong time :) |
| Jjeroen 18.10.2005 10:40 |
Well, I sure would want to have an afterparty with Lisser and the ladies sometime in the future! I wonder if we can get someone to take his shirt off this saturday, YV! ;-))) |
| Lisser 18.10.2005 10:50 |
jeroen wrote: Well, I sure would want to have an afterparty with Lisser and the ladies sometime in the future! I wonder if we can get someone to take his shirt off this saturday, YV! ;-)))LOL...you would have enjoyed the view Jeroen. Everyone was very friendly and I hope to be able to see everyone again soon!! I wish I could get out to LA. Man do I wish!!! |
| Jjeroen 18.10.2005 10:54 |
Lisser wrote:Woman, do I wish as well :-)jeroen wrote: Well, I sure would want to have an afterparty with Lisser and the ladies sometime in the future! I wonder if we can get someone to take his shirt off this saturday, YV! ;-)))LOL...you would have enjoyed the view Jeroen. Everyone was very friendly and I hope to be able to see everyone again soon!! I wish I could get out to LA. Man do I wish!!! (For the both of us!!) |
| Erin 18.10.2005 10:56 |
Lisser wrote:Man I wish too, girl!!!jeroen wrote: Well, I sure would want to have an afterparty with Lisser and the ladies sometime in the future! I wonder if we can get someone to take his shirt off this saturday, YV! ;-)))LOL...you would have enjoyed the view Jeroen. Everyone was very friendly and I hope to be able to see everyone again soon!! I wish I could get out to LA. Man do I wish!!! |
| Erin 18.10.2005 10:57 |
YourValentine wrote: During the European tour I always felt bad for the US (and other) fans and now I am really happy about the fun you all had:)Thanks! :-)) |
| Lisser 18.10.2005 11:02 |
Erin wrote:Yep!! Thanks Barb! It would have made things even better if some of you Euros could have been with us. Instead we settled for just Peetah!! He was wonderful at tolerating me. I had such a hard time understanding his words. Thanks for being so patient Pieter! :) We were all talking about Erin's twang, William's Meeeechigan accent, Aaron's yee haw, and of course my non-existent accent! It was great.YourValentine wrote: During the European tour I always felt bad for the US (and other) fans and now I am really happy about the fun you all had:)Thanks! :-)) I wish I would have had your cell number Barb!! After the concert I'd have called you at, oh I guess, 5am your time???!!! I wanted to tell you how great it was!!! |
| Sportzfan76 18.10.2005 11:53 |
Long time fan. I have seen Queen live 7 times on US Tours before - '76, '77, '78 '80 and 1982. I was unsure how the audience would respond to the band w/PR. I think the band was unsure on how the audience would respond to them as well. I agree with the comments that Rogers seemed to loosen up after the band performed Bad Company and it was received very well. For the most part the whole performance went over very well! Great to see Brian (haven't seen him live since his solo album tour in early 90s) and awesome to see and hear Roger again. The light show was top notch as usual for Queen. I was disapointed there were no pyrotechnics at the end of TYMD or after the recorded section of BoRap, but that was minor. Bad Company was one of very few bands I never had a chance to see live in the '70s....Well to hear some of their better songs banged out by Queen was an excellent part of the show. IMO a few songs like Its Late or Now I'm Here or even Dragon Attack would round out this show. All in all a great, great show...one of the best in recent memory - probably only topped by the 3 hour performance RUSH provided on their R30 Tour. |
| YourValentine 18.10.2005 12:02 |
Hmm, I would have loved to hear William's accent:) I hear he never makes spelling errors when he talks, lol. And I would have loved to meet all of you, argh. Some day we will all meet up for the ultimate Queen party. Speaking of accents, you should hear all us Europeans :) |
| Fenderek 18.10.2005 12:19 |
YourValentine wrote: Speaking of accents, you should hear all us Europeans :)Oh yes- I guess at Brixton every single one was covered :) |
| Aaron Powell 18.10.2005 12:30 |
Kinda unrelated to the show,as I was "enjoying" the 12 hour drive back to Kentucky,I stopped at a wal- mart somewhere in Pennsylvania,I went to the electronics department,and they had the return of the champions DVD out a day early,so I snatched that right up...of course,by the time I got home it was almost midnight,but I stayed up and watched it anyway:) Hurry up with that video,Melissa :) Once again,Erin,Pieter,William and company...it was great meeting you guys,hey and the party in Shay's room Saturday night made up for the whole "classic rock bar" debacle. |
| Erin 18.10.2005 12:34 |
Aaron Powell wrote: Once again,Erin,Pieter,William and company...it was great meeting you guys,hey and the party in Shay's room Saturday night made up for the whole "classic rock bar" debacle.I just wish we'd had cornhole! :-) |
| Lisser 18.10.2005 13:15 |
Wooo hooooooo cornhole!!! Mirenda and I are unstoppable!!! I'll be going as fast as possible with the tape. I watched it twice last night and wow! I was mad at myself in the beginning for jumping around like a monkey. I just could not stop myself!! There were times I gave the camera to Mirenda too when I just had to see for myself what was going on and she was a little shakey, but better than nothing. I can say that the sounds quality is top notch thanks to my little Sony!!! You all will not be disappointed in that except for when I had to hide the camera when security came around. There are a couple shots of my shoes!! Bonus I guess. ;) Last night I spent most of the time guarding the cassettes from Anthony. He was very interested in them and if he had gotten a hold of them, they would have been mince meat. |
| adamscrnr 18.10.2005 13:36 |
Lisser - Please tell me if I can send you some tapes or money for your efforts. No reason you need to foot the bill all by yourself. |
| Daz85 18.10.2005 15:59 |
That DVD Mr Scully pointed out on eBay looks excellent... Mr. Lisser... get yours online sir! :-D |
| Deacons 1st Choice 18.10.2005 16:01 |
I am interested to hear how good it is whenever anyone buys it and has a chance to view. Please post comments if you have seen that dvd! |
| Lisser 18.10.2005 17:28 |
Darren Robins wrote: That DVD Mr Scully pointed out on eBay looks excellent... Mr. Lisser... get yours online sir! :-DMr. Lisser? Sir?? :s |
| Erin 18.10.2005 17:53 |
We put a money order in the mail today for that ebay DVD. (The guy wouldn't take Paypal.) As soon as we get it, I'll let y'all know how decent it is. |
| inu-liger 18.10.2005 18:11 |
adamscrnr wrote: Lisser - Please tell me if I can send you some tapes or money for your efforts. No reason you need to foot the bill all by yourself.I agree. Lisser shouldn't have to foot the bill. But I'm just curious as to when any of us will be able to snag a copy or two from you, Lisser? :) |
| iron eagle 18.10.2005 19:08 |
tin pigeon time first off -- i was most excited and grateful to meet some more zoners...... nice to put a face to a name, handle , an accent, a smile, a handshake, a posting and so on..... concert wise-- being the stubbron one in short sleeves shivering.... once i warmed up from the tailgate... i had a terrific time... suppose after as many times as i have seen Queen live... I look at things differently... not really the best way to say that...maybe this is a better attempt... i was watching ya'll, and those who never had a chance to see them, the excitement, the yelling, the singing, the adulation .... worth every penny spent.....you guys rocked... glad to see 39 there.... me... i would have not gone the 'safe' route and mixed it up more ...its america for gods sake....(oh i can hear ya'll now.... *LOL*) 20+ years... you owed us at least 15 more songs would i do it again... oh yea! |
| wstüssyb 18.10.2005 19:10 |
totally...I just hope we convicned those stubborn stars to do a small tour atleast here. Again I do feel I have no accent whatsoever, it's all of you who talk funny =) |
| Erin 18.10.2005 19:47 |
wstüssyb wrote: Again I do feel I have no accent whatsoever, it's all of you who talk funny =)Daggumit I ain't got one of them there accents! |
| Deacons 1st Choice 18.10.2005 20:55 |
What accent?? :. LOL!! |
| Lisser 18.10.2005 21:51 |
Paulie, you are in my "bootleg!!!" I zoomed in on you right before the Eminem part started. :) I figured since I didn't get to give you a big hug, I needed to get you on film to remember you!!! Guys, please don't feel bad that I'll be making copies and not ask for anything in return. We are like family on here. I could never and would never ask for anything in return for this. I don't ever do anything for someone and expect anything in return. I do things out of friendship and bc I want to. You ought to see how difficult it is to get me to do something I don't want to do...it doesn't happen. But when I want to do something, almost nothing can stop me. I did this bc I wanted to be able to keep this memory with me for as long as the DVD will be watchable and I just want you all to have the same. It's not a perfect filming but I love it!! I hope you all do too!! :) |
| Mr.Jingles 18.10.2005 22:11 |
100th post. Do I get a cookie? |
| TheGame 18.10.2005 22:30 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: 100th post. Do I get a cookie?Lol, ohh, here you have one. Did it taste good? :) Lisser: Perhaps you could upload it as a torrent here on QZ? Would so love to see the mighty Queen live in US! |
| Grantcdn 19.10.2005 01:40 |
The show was absolutly incredible....Brian, Roger and Paul really rocked the place....I'd say 98% of the crowd stood the entire time and was screaming, clapping, fist pumping, and just having a fantastic time........Just want to thank Brian and Roger and Paul for making this happen and giving me such an incredible Rock experience.....Loved every minute of it.....my only criticism is that I wished it was longer....the song Bad Company is such a nice addition - Roger's drums sound incredible on it... |
| Lisser 19.10.2005 09:27 |
TheGame wrote:I'm so computer blonde TheGame...it would never work. Just trust me, it's coming.Mr.Jingles wrote: 100th post. Do I get a cookie?Lol, ohh, here you have one. Did it taste good? :) Lisser: Perhaps you could upload it as a torrent here on QZ? Would so love to see the mighty Queen live in US! :) |
| Crazy LittleThing 19.10.2005 13:07 |
Erin wrote:Cindy, this is your better sense talking again. Do not touch this one. Do NOT touch this one!Aaron Powell wrote: Once again,Erin,Pieter,William and company...it was great meeting you guys,hey and the party in Shay's room Saturday night made up for the whole "classic rock bar" debacle.I just wish we'd had cornhole! :-) |
| guest 19.10.2005 13:08 |
Can you post the picture of Trip ?? THANKS!! |
| Crazy LittleThing 19.10.2005 13:11 |
Fenderek wrote: And I really wish I could see this courtain falling at wrong time :)Now THAT sucked. I looked up and said to myself, "Hey, what's Danny doing there? And Spike? Kind of made the opening less dramatic, but if you weren't expecting it, you didn't know. BTW, caught Spike doing a real get-down, get funky twist/funky chicken combo at the keys during the gig. Don't know what came over the boy, but I liked it! |
| Crazy LittleThing 19.10.2005 13:12 |
iron eagle wrote: glad to see 39 there....You're welcome, Paulie! ;) |
| The Real Wizard 19.10.2005 14:08 |
Fenderek wrote: And I really wish I could see this courtain falling at wrong time :)Yeah, that totally ruined the opening for me... I was hoping it would fall on the first drum hit of TYMD... it was just all wrong! My Saloon wrote: I think, for my money, the funniest part of the night was when Brian introduced Roger for " Say it's not True" and as they walked past each other Brian held out his had for Roger to slap, with Brian pulling it back at the last second and running it through his hair. It could only be seen if you were sitting on Brian's side of the stage towards the back of the stage. HILARIOUS!Hahaha, I missed that, and I was on Brian's side! |
| inu-liger 19.10.2005 17:25 |
Lisser wrote: Guys, please don't feel bad that I'll be making copies and not ask for anything in return. We are like family on here. I could never and would never ask for anything in return for this. I don't ever do anything for someone and expect anything in return. I do things out of friendship and bc I want to. You ought to see how difficult it is to get me to do something I don't want to do...it doesn't happen. But when I want to do something, almost nothing can stop me. I did this bc I wanted to be able to keep this memory with me for as long as the DVD will be watchable and I just want you all to have the same. It's not a perfect filming but I love it!! I hope you all do too!! :)Whatever suits you :) |
| inu-liger 19.10.2005 17:26 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: 100th post. Do I get a cookie?*Gives him a Canadian-made triple chocolate cookie* :) |
| adamscrnr 25.10.2005 12:41 |
Lisser - How can I contact you to get a copy of your video? Thanks. |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 25.10.2005 15:36 |
Anybody ever get the cookie? I could make some nice tea to go with it...! |
| adamscrnr 20.12.2005 10:09 |
Lisser - How can I contact you to get a copy of your video? Have you been able to finish them yet? |