| hotspacerules 17.10.2005 00:55 |
Quite simply it was awesome....but for a New Yorker whos been waiting 23 years to see these guys, you could of had brian may on stage juggling and it would of been great..... quick recap...... - same set list as Aruba + '39 - NJ was 95% packed - crowd was weak in the begining and then towards the end, you felt like you were seeing them in Europe - everyone sung to all the songs, but Brian didn't pause during "love of my life" (guess he wasn't sure if the US would sing along) - Paul flubbed a couple of times, but he was great - glad he was chosen for the group - only complaint - change up the setlist - dont need to see ROTC song for song live - CHANGE UP THE SETLIST (USA - what no Under pressure?) Overall, perfect night - see you in CA on sat! |
| Gunpowder Gelatine 17.10.2005 01:19 |
I'm so excited they added '39 back in. I'm ecstatic for next weekend in LA now! :) I'm glad the show was great! |
| Sarquiss 17.10.2005 01:21 |
That must've been awesome, they're doing a full-blown US tour next year, right? Hopefully I'll be able to catch them then. |
| bigdaddyb 17.10.2005 02:00 |
I have to agree, it was like a relgious experience....After waiting 20+ yrs to see them and finally getting to do the Radio Gaga clap with a Queen crowd was just fuckin awesome!!!! I'm sure we all could think of songs we wanted to hear, I hoped for Save Me, Somebody To Love, Keep Yourself Alive & Death On Two Legs for starters LOL!!! Nice to hear Bad Comp. & R&R Fantasy now the set list is a little more even between Queen & PR stuff...even though we were prodominantly a Queen crowd I think the setlist was a really good mix. Bohemian Rhapsody was an emotional rollercoaster and that's all I will say for those who haven't seen the show yet....I don't wanna spoil it for anyone. |
| Mr_Bad_Guy_91 17.10.2005 05:11 |
Cool i am glad you enjoyed it I saw them in London and it was brillant and apart from songs we thought they might do but does it matter ? they ROCK and Radio gaga is brillant everyone went along with it did you see brian may sitting there with a empty stool singing love of my life that was the sad bit but then again the show must go on glad u all had a good time :) |
| stefansonic 17.10.2005 09:28 |
It's been 23 years since I last saw Queen at Madison Square Garden and even longer since I saw Bad Company at MSG, but seeing last night's show was like seeing 2 bands in 1. The 5 Paul Rodgers songs were played well by Queen, and what more can I say about Brian and Roger that hasn't already been said? The show was awsome, I came out with an audience recording as a momento because the price of shirts is crazy? The lights were awsome, much better than expected. It was worth the wait to see this again! If anyone reading this has either or both 1980 or 1982 recordings from New York City please get in touch... stefansonic@optonline.net |
| deleted user 17.10.2005 10:23 |
I was at the NJ show, it rocked! I drove all the way up from Virginia for it (5 hrs) and had to be at work today (so started driving after the show and got home at 5am, slept for 2 hrs then off to work) and I have absolutely NO REGRETS about it! After listening to ROTC and some audio bootlegs, it was nice to be able to see what was actually happening at the concerts. The light show was spectacular, though I was blinded a few time when they put the spotlights onto the crowd ;) The clip show for BoRhap and TATDOOL were tasteful and very well done. I was very glad to see a few pictures of John in with the pictures of Freddie, at least he hasnt been totally forgotten. I thought the audience was very good (especially at the end; nearly everyone in the place was on their feet singing Rock N Roll Fantasy, All Right Now, and BoRhap). A lot of people did leave early tho (what the f**k is that?? Paying $100 per ticket to leave before the show is even over?!). I hope we were a good enough crowd for QPR to want to come back soon! I would have liked to see a bit of a setlist change maybe a surprise song or two, but the songs played were all very good. Does anyone know if the show was filmed professionally? Before the band came onto the stage, it looked like someone was shooting footage of the audience, but during the show I was too into the concert to look around for pro cameras. And what was the deal with that white flag with the red cross on it that some people at the very front kept putting onto the stage? |
| Forever88 17.10.2005 11:15 |
Amazing show!!! However, I had no idea what was going on with that Eminem song. |
| ok.computer 17.10.2005 12:24 |
Ms. Farenheit wrote: And what was the deal with that white flag with the red cross on it that some people at the very front kept putting onto the stage?Ms Farenheit I understand that you are from the United States, and that your Commander in Chief was unable to point out Pakistan on a map of the world. Let me explain. Much like your Stars and Stripes - a flag which I have very much enjoyed the freedom offered to me in other countries to burn most frequently - we in the rest of the world have flags too. Our flag combines the emblems of the three countries united under one Sovereign - the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom). The term Union Jack possibly dates from Queen Anne's time (reigned 1702-14), but its origin is uncertain. It may come from the 'jack-et' of the English or Scottish soldiers; or from the name of James I who originated the first union in 1603, in either its Latin or French form Jacobus or Jacques; or, as 'jack' once meant small, the name may be derived from a royal proclamation issued by Charles II that the Union Flag should be flown only by ships of the Royal Navy as a jack, a small flag at the bowsprit. The flag consists of three heraldic crosses. Now this, Ms Farenheit, is the important bit: The cross of St George, patron saint of England since the 1270's, is a red cross on a white ground. After James I succeeded to the throne, it was combined with the cross of St. Andrew in 1606. The cross saltire of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground. The cross saltire of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is a diagonal red cross on a white ground. This was combined with the previous Union Flag of St George and St Andrew, after the Act of Union of Ireland with England (and Wales) and Scotland on 1 January 1801, to create the Union Flag that has been flown ever since. The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, the Principality of Wales by that time was already united with England and was no longer a separate principality. The Union Flag was originally a Royal flag (when the present design was made official in 1801, it was ordered to be flown on all the King's forts and castles, but not elsewhere); it is today flown above Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Sandringham when The Queen is not in residence. The Royal Arms of Scotland (Lion Rampant) is flown at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Balmoral when The Queen is not in residence. On news of a Royal death, the Union Flag (or the Royal Arms of Scotland (Lion Rampant) where appropriate) will be flown at half-mast. The Royal Standard is never flown at half mast, as the Sovereign never dies (the new Monarch immediately succeeds his or her predecessor). The flying of the Union Flag on public buildings is decided by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport at The Queen's command. The Union Flag is flown on government buildings on days marking the birthdays of members of the Royal family, Commonwealth Day, Coronation Day, The Queen's official birthday, Remembrance Day and on the days of the State Opening and prorogation of Parliament; it is also flown on St David's Day (Wales), St George's Day (England), St Andrew's Day (Scotland), and St Patrick's Day (Northern Ireland). Although the Union Flag originated as a Royal flag, it is now also flown by many people and organisations elsewhere in the United Kingdom by long established custom. Its use as an emblem has extended beyond the form of a flag and the Union Jack is frequently depicted on other objects. I trust this has been informative, and useful. Please feel free to visit our third world countries from your superpower any time you like. But leave your President behind. |
| bohemian 11513 17.10.2005 12:39 |
:-))) ...and I first thought it may have been those same members of the Red Cross organisation providing Roger with some oxygen... just like they did after every show over here in good ol europe... ;-) Btw... did they play Body Language to close the gap between "then and now"? :-) |
| deleted user 17.10.2005 12:41 |
It was today :/ |
| killerxqueen 17.10.2005 12:42 |
That Eminem song in the beginning was a little weird... I didn't understand why that was there, but whatever. I absolutely LOVED Last Horizon with that disco ball going around. It was beautiful. These Are the Days Of Our Lives made me cry. :( |
| My Saloon 17.10.2005 13:02 |
ok.computer wrote:Ms. Farenheit wrote: And what was the deal with that white flag with the red cross on it that some people at the very front kept putting onto the stage?Ms Farenheit |
| Brandon 17.10.2005 13:04 |
ok.computer wrote:Ms. Farenheit wrote: And what was the deal with that white flag with the red cross on it that some people at the very front kept putting onto the stage?Ms Farenheit |
| lnjryan 17.10.2005 13:10 |
EFFING AWESOME!!! Brians guitar solo was amazing, I too wished to hear some other songs but after a 23 year drought the boys could have read shakespear for 2 hours and I would have been happy. Paul Rodgers put his flavor on things and the boys did a great job on the Bad Co. & Free songs. But the best part is I finally got to share one of my favorite experiences(Queen Live) with my son who is now 20 and listening to the band all of his life. I can't wait till Saturday. We'll see you in Cali. |
| TheDrown 17.10.2005 13:24 |
i was surprised that they opened with many us hits back to back that soon in the set.. from TYMD into Fat Bottomed Girls, into Another One Bites The Dust, into Crazy Little Thing... perhaps Bri + Rog was a bit nervous about the american fans. i was very moved by BoHap of all things, as it was a bit more than i expected... as opposed to seeing Fred on a giant screen the entire time, at first it looks as if he's litterally on the stage at the piano, as if they beamed him on as a hologram.. that was very very nice indeed. and it was also cool to see the emotion of queen2, who at 10 years of age got to see his favorite band ! all in all, a good night. |
| My Saloon 17.10.2005 13:35 |
Well spoken, Brandon |
| Mr_Bad_Guy_91 17.10.2005 13:54 |
Did you all sing along with brian LOVE OF MY LIFE ? |
| deleted user 17.10.2005 14:02 |
hey was it the most awesome thing ever? u lucky thing!! i saw them in newcastle on may 3rd and to sum it up briefly it was fucking brilliant!! did anyone else go 2 the newcastle show? if you did what did you think? at newcastle brians guitar string snapped in the middle of his solo!! he looked so pissed off!! luv the black queen xxxx |
| My Saloon 17.10.2005 14:44 |
Bri busted a string during his "Allright Now" solo last night as well. |
| Mr. Slinky 17.10.2005 14:45 |
I was there last night. My feelings are mixed. I was very excited to go to the show but left very much like it was not a big deal. I first saw Queen in 1980 at MSG. That was a real awesome show and I left with Queen being one of my favorite bands, always looking forward to a new album. They just were never that big in the States but I didn't care. Then I moved on and Queen came back into the forefront thru Wayne's World and general sentimentality and appreciation for classic rock as the music industry has changed so dramatically (in a bad way). But at that point I moved on and just very casually followed Queen in later years after Freddie's death. When I heard about the tour with PR I jumped at the chance to revisit my glory fan years. While Queen (Brian and Roger) didn't dissapoint last night I think Paul did. I was surprised by my feeling but clearly without question NO ONE can EVER replace Freddie. Not just his voice but just his charisma and leadership. He moved a crowd and just brought so much passion and energy to a concert venue. The concert was enjoyable to me but it never rose to blowing me away. Brian came the closest to really taking it to another level with a sizzling solo. It had my wife who is not a Queen fan(not in a bad way just not her type of rock) saying he was spectacular. I just don't want to see Queen try to recapture their youth with a large tour in the future. I don't think PR is the answer. Thanks for the memories guys. How about releasing some concert footage of the real Queen. Then we older fans can enjoy a found treasure?? That would be exciting to me. |
| Ray D O'Gaga 17.10.2005 16:10 |
My Saloon wrote: Settle down asshole. No need to be a dick over a simple question.Welcome to Queenzone, where being a dick over a simple question is a natural right. |
| Ray D O'Gaga 17.10.2005 16:13 |
Mr. Slinky wrote: How about releasing some concert footage of the real Queen. Then we older fans can enjoy a found treasure?? That would be exciting to me.Check your local video store. There are several Queen concerts available to purchase on DVD and home video. |
| Ray D O'Gaga 17.10.2005 16:14 |
TheDrown wrote: i was surprised that they opened with many us hits back to back that soon in the set.. from TYMD into Fat Bottomed Girls, into Another One Bites The Dust, into Crazy Little Thing... perhaps Bri + Rog was a bit nervous about the american fans.They played almost exactly the same set in Aruba. I assume they try to play what they expect most people know and want to hear. |
| ok.computer 17.10.2005 17:11 |
Of COURSE I'm particularly nasty. :-) However, I'm glad u enjoyed the show. |
| sexmachine 17.10.2005 18:17 |
hotspacerules wrote: - crowd was weak in the begining and then towards the end, you felt like you were seeing them in Europewhat do you mean with that????? |
| stefansonic 17.10.2005 18:39 |
Does anyone know the name of that Eminem song????????????????????????? |
| *3*Playful as a pussycat 17.10.2005 18:43 |
yeah...i have very mixed felings also..im ad that its over but im happy i saw them! oh yeh and... QUEEN+PAUL ODGERS TOTALLY ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but im still trying to comprehend it all :D you think Bri will post the setlist...cuz i have a horrible memory...;D |
| inu-liger 17.10.2005 18:56 |
stefansonic wrote: Does anyone know the name of that Eminem song?????????????????????????"Lose Yourself" |
| Jjeroen 17.10.2005 18:57 |
stefansonic wrote: Does anyone know the name of that Eminem song?????????????????????????It's called Lose Yourself. Hmmm, even after a dozen of shows I still did not get used to that intro... I hate it. Not so much that I hate Eminem, nor the song. But not as an intro for a Queen-show... |
| deleted user 17.10.2005 19:52 |
This is just a guess but maybe the reason that the beginning of the show was stuffed with big hits was to get the audience into the show from the start. First impressions are critical so if people like the beginning, they will be more likely to really get into the rest of the show. |
| freddielives 25469 17.10.2005 20:21 |
definitely one of, if not the best night of my life. brian almost made me cry when he said "This may just be the most amazing thing that's ever happened to us." most definitely seeing them again when they come back. |
| DrBilliam 17.10.2005 21:08 |
ok.computer wrote: [/QUOTENAME Now this, Ms Farenheit, is the important bit: Blah, blah, blah... nobody cares and more blahActually, the important bit is that a few sentences into your pompous bullshit post saved the rest of us the time of reading any more. Maybe you're "Commander in Chief" can pull his lips off Bush's ass long enough to give you the good advice to pucker up as well. Bitch about the bully as much as you want, but remember that you are the bully's bitch. Sorry to everyone else for the venom. I hate to see someone attacked for a simple question - particularly from someone from the 51st state. |
| Suigi 17.10.2005 21:24 |
OY! Stop calling us that, you're making me think that Manifest Destiny hasn't completely gone away... Anyways, glad you all had a good time. Can't wait for them to swing up to Toronto once they're back in North America. |
| iam_mrs_tracy 17.10.2005 22:04 |
It was a great night in NJ under a beautiful big full moon! The crowd was truly happy to be there. Everybody seemed to be standing most of the time, participating. Have to admit that the Eminem "Lose Yourself" intro was a bit off to me and although the Bad Co. tunes were done well, they were distracting from a totally QUEEN experience. (But in fairness, maybe some people bought tickets just to hear Paul Rodgers, I suppose.) It was just great to remember the good old days of my youth through the awesome music of the night. It's great to sing at the top of your lungs to "Bohemian Rhapsody" after all these years!! Peace! |
| 7Innuendo7 18.10.2005 07:18 |
yeah amazing show nice setlist, I'm just now getting coherent this little picnic turned into one awesome rocket ride! |
| LittQueenie 18.10.2005 18:01 |
To ok.computer....thanks for the history lesson on flags, asshole. Maybe you can use a flagpole to sit on and rotate. |
| Sir Archie Leach 18.10.2005 18:07 |
I can confirm that the Union Jack was called such due to James I and the act of Union. If I recall rightly Jack is the Latin(??) equivalent of James. Please note if this is incorrect forward all your mail to Dr David Starkey. |
| Grantcdn 19.10.2005 02:08 |
The show was absolutely fantastic....just so happy to see them play and see them happy playing too....Bad Company was a great addition to their setlist - Rogers drums Rocked, Last Horizon was fantastic...the whole show was...and to see 98% the fans standing the whole time, cheering, clapping, fist pumping and screaming.....just incredible....Paul did a great job too......and to Mr Slinky....you don't have to go next time....you can just wait for other DVDs but I think the other 18,000 fans want to see this again and again and again! Amazing!! |
| Lisser 19.10.2005 09:37 |
LittQueenie wrote: To ok.computer....thanks for the history lesson on flags, asshole. Maybe you can use a flagpole to sit on and rotate.Yaaaaaaaaaaa!! That's what I'm talking about!!! |
| Fenderek 19.10.2005 10:02 |
LittQueenie wrote: To ok.computer....thanks for the history lesson on flags, asshole. Maybe you can use a flagpole to sit on and rotate.Oh well- I actually enjoyed his post :P |
| Erin 19.10.2005 10:25 |
Bohemian<br><font size=1>777 wrote: :-))) ...and I first thought it may have been those same members of the Red Cross organisation providing Roger with some oxygen... just like they did after every show over here in good ol europe... ;-)^ This flag post was better, though..*lol* Btw..I knew what the flag was, but nice lesson, ok.computer, you sarcastic turd...:-p You always gotta get that anti-American sentiment in, don't you? Nice flagpole comment, LittQueenie!:-) I would have brought a South Carolina flag, but no one would know what the hell it was..;-) |
| Lisser 19.10.2005 11:02 |
Fenderek wrote:LOL!! You would, you butthead!! :)LittQueenie wrote: To ok.computer....thanks for the history lesson on flags, asshole. Maybe you can use a flagpole to sit on and rotate.Oh well- I actually enjoyed his post :P |
| LittQueenie 19.10.2005 12:13 |
^ This flag post was better, though..*lol* Btw..I knew what the flag was, but nice lesson, ok.computer, you sarcastic turd...:-p You always gotta get that anti-American sentiment in, don't you? Nice flagpole comment, LittQueenie!:-) Why thank you everyone!!!!!!!! I thought it would be rather appropriate!!!!!!! That guy needed to be brought down a few notches! :-) |
| LittQueenie 19.10.2005 12:15 |
Lisser wrote:why thank you Lisser!!! I try. :-)LittQueenie wrote: To ok.computer....thanks for the history lesson on flags, asshole. Maybe you can use a flagpole to sit on and rotate.Yaaaaaaaaaaa!! That's what I'm talking about!!! |
| *3*Playful as a pussycat 20.10.2005 11:10 |
ahh...hey, what is "Last Horizon", anyway? i was wondering that before the concert then i saw it and totally forgot it. i cant even remember hearing it...:/ |
| *3*Playful as a pussycat 20.10.2005 11:10 |
ahh...hey, what is "Last Horizon", anyway? i was wondering that before the concert then i saw it and totally forgot it. i cant even remember hearing it...:/ |
| Fenderek 20.10.2005 11:13 |
Lisser wrote:Yours Sencirely ;)Fenderek wrote:LOL!! You would, you butthead!! :)LittQueenie wrote: To ok.computer....thanks for the history lesson on flags, asshole. Maybe you can use a flagpole to sit on and rotate.Oh well- I actually enjoyed his post :P |
| Lisser 20.10.2005 14:06 |
Fenderek wrote:Mwuahhhhhhh!!!Lisser wrote:Yours Sencirely ;)Fenderek wrote:LOL!! You would, you butthead!! :)LittQueenie wrote: To ok.computer....thanks for the history lesson on flags, asshole. Maybe you can use a flagpole to sit on and rotate.Oh well- I actually enjoyed his post :P :) |
| *3*Playful as a pussycat 20.10.2005 19:11 |
whoops...sorry, double post ;_; |