| akindofmagic 26.10.2005 01:08 |
Hey you dutch guys... what's the news about your convention.. what did Greag said? They are writing and recording new stuff for a new album. it will be just with PR or it will have other singers? and Reworked demos of Freddie? Thanx |
| YourValentine 26.10.2005 03:02 |
He just said that QPR were planning a studio album and the plans have not been abandoned yet. |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 04:02 |
And he predicted that they will NOT do another tour. |
| Fenderek 26.10.2005 05:00 |
Anything interesting about old recordings? Did he play anything? |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 05:06 |
Great King Rat (Trident 73 - Brian outtakes) Nevermore (instrumental piano outtake) March Of The Black Queen (various backing track outtakes) Funny How Love Is (various backing track outtakes) Jealousy (backing track outtake with extra verse) Put Out The Fire (outtake) It's A Hard Life (outtake) (And some bits and pieces of few seconds in between; a.o. Long Away, All Dead, Leaving Home Ain't easy, You and I... but these where merely there because Greg constantly, and very annoyingly, was skipping the disc hin and forth in search for particular tracks - can't the guy write down a tracklist and save himself from embarressement?? ;-) |
| Fenderek 26.10.2005 05:49 |
Any of them PARTICULARLY interesting? |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 06:19 |
Hmmm... not realy. None of the songs are significantly different to the well known versions. But it is nice to hear some studio chat and hear the boys fuck up from time to time and have another go :-) Hard Life has mainly lalalala-lyrics Great King Rat has quite some unheard guitar parts Put out the fire has some extra percussion and maracca's Nevermore is instrumental piano and bass only Hearing the boys do the backing track to MOTBQ (bass, drums and piano - live, like Bo Rhap) is not different but I surely found it fascinating! Anything particularly interesting? Should be the extra verse in Jealousy, I guess. It realy is a bit different. The main structure and melody of the extra verse is the same as the other ones we all know, though it starts off with a different bridge of approximately two bars... |
| Fenderek 26.10.2005 06:53 |
Oh gowd, we want those box sets really bad, don't we... :) |
| YourValentine 26.10.2005 07:16 |
No, not anymore:) When the most interesting part of an outtake is supposed to be Freddie saying "fuck it", even my Stepfordism is exhausted. I have a feeling that we already have all the interesting material and the longer it takes to release an anthology, the less people are interested. I think the last chance was wasted with the ANATO 30 yr edition which does not give us anything new. Even the most faithful fans come to a point when they have had it. |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 08:09 |
Well, there might be more unheard songs. It's just that Brooks/QP decided not to play them anymore in public because of all the bootleggers. :-) |
| PieterMC 26.10.2005 08:17 |
I would not put much faith in anything Greg Brooks says. |
| Fenderek 26.10.2005 09:24 |
YourValentine wrote: No, not anymore:) When the most interesting part of an outtake is supposed to be Freddie saying "fuck it", even my Stepfordism is exhausted. I have a feeling that we already have all the interesting material and the longer it takes to release an anthology, the less people are interested. I think the last chance was wasted with the ANATO 30 yr edition which does not give us anything new. Even the most faithful fans come to a point when they have had it.Well I'm a bigger stepford than you than :P I'm still waiting :) But to be perfectly honest- don't even believe in this 2009 thing... :) |
| YourValentine 26.10.2005 09:43 |
As far as I remember the 2009 date was just a joke from Jim Beach when Mr. Scully asked him when the box sets will be out. He posted about that here on the board. I have no idea why GB repeated this on QOL. It was clearly a joke. |
| Fenderek 26.10.2005 09:45 |
YourValentine wrote: As far as I remember the 2009 date was just a joke from Jim Beach when Mr. Scully asked him when the box sets will be out. He posted about that here on the board. I have no idea why GB repeated this on QOL. It was clearly a joke.He apparently said that as well at UK convention... But no, I'm not holding my breath :) |
| PieterMC 26.10.2005 09:53 |
There will be at least another 6 re-releases of the Queen back catalogue before we see a box set!! :-) Also when they do release a box set I hope a little more effort is put into it than this box set: link |
| Lisser 26.10.2005 09:59 |
No more touring? Pfff what the hell does he know. |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 10:10 |
PieterMC wrote: There will be at least another 6 re-releases of the Queen back catalogue before we see a box set!! :-) Also when they do release a box set I hope a little more effort is put into it than this box set: linkRight! They should include a DVD that DOES fit inside the package! |
| PieterMC 26.10.2005 10:12 |
jeroen wrote: Right! They should include a DVD that DOES fit inside the package!Ahh it is possible!! Lay the DVD in at an angle and you can fit it all in the deluxe box!!! |
| Crazy LittleThing 26.10.2005 10:37 |
PieterMC wrote:Before or after you "customize" the exterior of the box with those nifty stickers? Can't decide if I should put them on the box or on my skateboard.jeroen wrote: Right! They should include a DVD that DOES fit inside the package!Ahh it is possible!! Lay the DVD in at an angle and you can fit it all in the deluxe box!!! The Hollywood VIP tour was so pathetic it was laughable. The most interesting bit was the array of salad dressings displayed on the craft services table, and of course, the "tour guide's" Ralph Kramden-style "hamana hamana" explanation of why we wouldn't be seeing the things outlined in the letter from the lovely Mark Weiss of Artist Arena. I gotta hand it to the guy, he's got steel ones. He stood there and looked us in the eye as if he and Artist Arena had nothing for which they should be ashamed. Whatever they're paying him, it ain't enough! Quote of the day: "But you're going to see a really great show!" That "box set" will become a real collectible ;) (sorry, off topic) I hope the Dutch Convention was fun. Hi YV and Tom! |
| YourValentine 26.10.2005 10:48 |
Hello Cindy. Drifting away from the original topic is true Queenzone style. I have to say I really feel bad for you US fans who have to buy overpriced useless stuff only to have a chance to get a front row seat. It's not only an outrageous rip off, it's also very un-Rock'n Roll. And yes, the convention was fun. And the pre-convention and after-convention:) Mostly the after convention - where are my aspirins? |
| PieterMC 26.10.2005 10:50 |
Crazy LittleThing wrote: The Hollywood VIP tour was so pathetic it was laughable. The most interesting bit was the array of salad dressings displayed on the craft services table, and of course, the "tour guide's" Ralph Kramden-style "hamana hamana" explanation of why we wouldn't be seeing the things outlined in the letter from the lovely Mark Weiss of Artist Arena.What did you guys actually get to see at the Hollywood VIP? I'm interested to compare it to the NJ VIP. Sorry this is off topic |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 10:54 |
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| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 10:55 |
YourValentine wrote: Hello Cindy. Drifting away from the original topic is true Queenzone style. I have to say I really feel bad for you US fans who have to buy overpriced useless stuff only to have a chance to get a front row seat. It's not only an outrageous rip off, it's also very un-Rock'n Roll. And yes, the convention was fun. And the pre-convention and after-convention:) Mostly the after convention - where are my aspirins?After-convention? Did we have one?? ;-) *hips* |
| Serry... 26.10.2005 10:55 |
jeroen wrote:Wrong button again, yeah? ;) |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 10:56 |
Serry...<h6>The Negative QZer wrote:lol ;-)jeroen wrote:Wrong button again, yeah? ;) |
| Lisser 26.10.2005 11:00 |
jeroen wrote:LOL, I'm not the only one!!!Serry...<h6>The Negative QZer wrote:lol ;-)jeroen wrote:Wrong button again, yeah? ;) |
| YourValentine 26.10.2005 11:02 |
Jeroen, I have pictures and I have witnesses:) Time to send you these pictures. |
| onevsion 26.10.2005 11:02 |
jeroen wrote:LOL anybody wants a Big Mac?YourValentine wrote: Hello Cindy. Drifting away from the original topic is true Queenzone style. I have to say I really feel bad for you US fans who have to buy overpriced useless stuff only to have a chance to get a front row seat. It's not only an outrageous rip off, it's also very un-Rock'n Roll. And yes, the convention was fun. And the pre-convention and after-convention:) Mostly the after convention - where are my aspirins?After-convention? Did we have one?? ;-) *hips* |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 11:11 |
YourValentine wrote: Jeroen, I have pictures and I have witnesses:) Time to send you these pictures.Witnesses? I think Ralf Sädler won't remember anything of it either ;-))) |
| bokkepoot 26.10.2005 11:12 |
Hmmmm I don't say no ;) such a McDrek tastes always good LOL |
| Jjeroen 26.10.2005 12:40 |
ahem 'PROPERTY'! :-) Yes indeed, it's very annoying. But then again... Greg Brooks in general is. :-) |
| Ray D O'Gaga 26.10.2005 12:59 |
Lisser wrote: No more touring? Pfff what the hell does he know.Nothing about polite manners, that's for sure. Not much about fitness either, from the look of him. *meow* |
| Lisser 26.10.2005 13:31 |
Ray D O'Gaga wrote:Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh BURNNNNNNNNNN!!!Lisser wrote: No more touring? Pfff what the hell does he know.Nothing about polite manners, that's for sure. Not much about fitness either, from the look of him. *meow* LOL |
| Crazy LittleThing 26.10.2005 14:17 |
PieterMC wrote: [/QUOTENAME What did you guys actually get to see at the Hollywood VIP? I'm interested to compare it to the NJ VIP. Sorry this is off topicPieter: We stood in line longer than the duration of the actual tour. Here's the rundown: First, a woman came out (late) and introduced herself as Queen's PA, and our "tour guide" for the afternoon. I don't recall her name, and I got the distinct feeling that maybe she wasn't the person originally slated to lead the tour. The whole thing seemed hastily thrown together, and may have been thrown at her at the last minute. She had long, brownish-blonde streaked hair, silver jewelry, very efficient. Talked about being one of only two women with the Queen tour. She introduced a guy as Paul Rodgers' manager (I thought Cynthia was PR's manager, but I guess I was wrong.) I don't remember his name, but it may have been Chris. He had a hipster ponytail thing going, was a bit of a charmer, and seemed very nice. He closed this part of the "tour" saying something such as "you're in for a great show tonight," which should have served as a warning of what was coming on the "tour" as well as a recurring theme throughout the afternoon. Initially we were told we'd be broken up into two groups of 90-100 each, and taken on separate tours. Those plans seem to have been abandoned. We followed the "tour guide" en masse up the hill and into the back of the Bowl, through a maze of roadie cases. The narration went something like this: "See all these roadie cases? These are the ones that the rental lights came in. It's mess out on stage. We started doing the stage build at 8:00 this morning, and it will look like we won't finish in time for the gig tonight, but we will." (a paraphrase, not a true quotation) The most exciting bit about the roadie cases? The green tape stuck on them with "Japan" scrawled in black Sharpie ink. Presumably the things marked "Japan" were not items rented for the LA show. Next we walked along the Pool Circle in front of the stage. Sure enough, there were a bunch of people on the stage working, some gawking at the annoying idiots like me who were stupid enough to pay for this "tour." The "tour guide" answered some questions, while we milled about, sat/stood in the Pool Circle, most of us expecting something to happen, i.e., hear a roadie swear, see a light crash from the rafters to the stage, have a guy say "Hey everyone, look over there. That's Brian's Red Special" or SOMETHING. I suspect WE were actually the entertainment for the roadies and techs that afternoon. Next came the promised "tour of the dressing rooms." Still expecting to see something, ANYTHING interesting, maybe even learn of some history of the Hollywood Bowl or perhaps, Queen, we were led around the back of the Bowl where a rent-a-cop stood in front of a door that may or may not have led to the dressing rooms. The "tour guide" then explained that that the dressing rooms were very small and that the only thing there was to see in them was a mirror with lights around it, and maybe a chair. She told us what the dressing rooms normally look like, i.e., piped and draped for privacy to include a bed, maybe a chair like in a hotel room, BUT, because the rooms were so small, we wouldn't be able to see them. One can only hope something fun and scandalous was transpiring in the dressing rooms! She followed up with another exclamation that the evening's show would be a good one. (Uh oh . . . that statement again!) At this point, the lovely Mark Weiss, from Artists Arena, perhaps catching a whiff of the smell of fear, started tossing softball questions to the "tour guide" (i.e. "How many people are on the Queen tour? "Forty nine, not including security/rent-a-cops, and local electricians, etc.) |
| akindofmagic 26.10.2005 19:12 |
YourValentine wrote: He just said that QPR were planning a studio album and the plans have not been abandoned yet.From what i heard on other forums about Greg's words he don't said that Queen and PR were planning a studio album. He said that QUEEN was planning it. Someone said that Brian and Roger were writing stuff between open air concerts and Aruba, and that they don't even seen PR during that time. Other convention reporters told also that Greg said that Queen will not tour again after mid-july WITH PR. He didn't said that Queen(Brain and Roger with or without other singer) will never tour again. Queen and Pr's contract expire in July, so both are free to do what they want. People get this misunderstandings because they thought that PR became a member of Queen , wich is not the case... |
| Erin 26.10.2005 20:05 |
(Thread hijack) Damn, Cindy, your "tour" was worse than ours... The whole thing was really a joke when you get down to it. I seriously just wanted to ensure a good seat, but it turns out we probably could have got a really good one at face value right before the show. I was most disappointed with the "boxset." Don't promise us a special edition boxset and give us a lunchbox. Come on.. Who ever organized this thing is a dipshit. I still think it kinda sucks that for $600 you didn't get a quick hello from Brian or Roger. We didn't get a full array of merchandise to choose from at the discount either, btw. OK..back to the Dutch convention..;-) |
| Deacons 1st Choice 26.10.2005 22:01 |
Sorry to hear the "tour" did'nt go so well for those of you who paid for the Platinum packages. I guess we all know now for next time...if there is one! Regarding the Comments said at the Dutch Con.....don't get too excited just yet. I think in a situation like this it's best to wait and see what the Band says after they return home from Japan and have a chance to really think about what they would like to do next. |
| YourValentine 26.10.2005 22:18 |
Great story, Cindy. |
| Jjeroen 27.10.2005 03:44 |
Hey bokkepoot! I'm sorry we missed breakfast... Did you manage to wake up on time??? We got a wake-up call at 11:45 ... :-S |
| Erin 27.10.2005 11:19 |
Deacons 1st Choice wrote: Regarding the Comments said at the Dutch Con.....don't get too excited just yet. I think in a situation like this it's best to wait and see what the Band says after they return home from Japan and have a chance to really think about what they would like to do next.They're gonna think... "Man, those Americans actually remember us. I even think I heard SOME singing LOML... Let's go back!!" ;-) |
