| Erin 10.04.2006 23:07 |
link I may have to mute the t.v. during Pickler's performance....:-S |
| Saint Jiub 10.04.2006 23:35 |
I will be working late. I have no interest in AI - even if Queen + PR performs. Queen + PR in Chicago? Yes indeed. Queen + PR in AI? Definitely no thanks. Who needs to see another diluted rendition of WWRY+ARN+WATC? |
| teleman 10.04.2006 23:35 |
Erin wrote: I may have to mute the t.v. during Pickler's performance....:-SDamn ... I really wanted to hear her pronounce 'Silver Salmon' :D |
| rickelrr 11.04.2006 01:09 |
I'm watching. If you read Brians's latest soapbox it sounds like there might be a Queen surprise or two. |
| FriedChicken 11.04.2006 04:07 |
1.30 minutes of Innuendo and Who Wants To Live Forever.... *yawns* |
| john bodega 11.04.2006 04:41 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: 1.30 minutes of Innuendo and Who Wants To Live Forever.... *yawns*How can one *possibly* just do 1.30 of Innuendo? If you ask me, it was painful enough when they chopped out the 'opera' bit at the Tribute Concert. Nevermind abbreviating most of what is really a kickarse song. |
| john bodega 11.04.2006 04:46 |
Ugh... "R&B"'d WWRY??? Go to hell! That song worked (and still works) because of it's simplicity. Brian May used a beat that's probably been handed down since we were in the freakin' caves - it works because it's absolutely instinctual and timeless. Keep your R&B *crap* off this music, I say. The Idol people are numpties if they think a Queen song should 'be okay' in such an abbreviated format. I actually feel sorry for the contestants. They're being screwed in the arse big-time. |
| Lord Fickle 11.04.2006 06:51 |
•Chris Daughtry, Innuendo: "It's a relatively unknown song. It just had a mixture of a dark feel and a positive message. And I just found out they've never performed this live."In 1:30, perhaps he could just do the flamenco bit! |
| PieterMC 11.04.2006 08:20 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: 1.30 minutes of Innuendo and Who Wants To Live Forever.... *yawns*I thought that you were really into snippets of songs? :-) |
| Munchsack 11.04.2006 09:45 |
Seriously, what is the point of singing a minute and a half of BoRhap? It's a waste. They'd be better just not doing it at all. There was a show called 'Queen Rocks' around a year ago on ITV, which sucked. G4 sang BoRhap. I say sang, I mean ruined. There was two minutes of it tops, and that sucked. |
| billycat 11.04.2006 09:46 |
I admit this isn't going to be one of Queens highlight moments of their career but believe it or not it is helping keep the music alive and quite possibly bringing it to a newer audience who will eventually seek out the original stuff. I would recommend just simply avoiding it if you have a problem with the songs being cut. American Idol always does that so they can fit all the performers into one hour. Queen will be no exception to this. Also if you're automatically gonna hate anything that just isn't Freddie Mercury then you should perhaps avoid this like the plague. I guarantee you he's not going to be there in person and no one is going to sound just like him. I don't see how this is going to ruin the Queen name or disgrace their history in any way since the original music is still always going to be what it is. Queen songs have already been featured on AI quite a few times so it's cool that this time they will get more of a special treatment from Brian and Rog themselves. Queen fans should be happy that their favorite band is getting so much more exposure than they have had in years and on one of the biggest tv shows in the US. American Idol is far from one of my favorite shows and I haven't watched hardly anything at all from this season but I will be tuning in tonight and tomorrow. As a Queen fan for 25 years I'm happy to see them (or at least Brian and Roger...and the music) in the spotlight again. ...now please continue with the petty bickering and concerns that Queen are doing some great injustice to themselves and the world by simply getting the music out there once again. |
| mystic_rhythms 11.04.2006 10:11 |
(Chris Daughtry, Innuendo: "It's a relatively unknown song. It just had a mixture of a dark feel and a positive message. And I just found out they've never performed this live.") This guy's obviously never seen the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. My only problem is, with something like this, you're taking young guys and girls with little or no knowledge of the legacy of bands such as Queen, and giving them some of the best Queen songs out there just to tear to bits (Innuendo, a six-minute song, cut down to 1:30, how the fuck are they gonna be able to make that sound good? That's like making it Led Zeppelin night and someone trying to sing Stairway To Heaven or Kashmir) Believe me, I don't want to admit it, but I will: this will be the worst thing Queen has ever done. It will be worse than the Pepsi commercial. It will be worse than WATC with Robbie Williams. It will be worse than G4's Bohemian Rhapsody. Simply put, it will be worse than anything that Brian and Roger have ever done (or allowed to be done) in their lives. Don't get me wrong. I am NOT, in any way, shape, or form, saying that Queen has sold out, or 'gone soft' or anything like that. This will not tarnish the legacy of Queen, it will just put a dent in their image. On the contrary, though, as it will only be a very small dent. So don't fret, loyal Queen fans. Nothing will be lost, except maybe our minds. :p I'm tempted to watch it tonight. I know I shouldn't, but something tells me I should. Please, somebody talk me down lol |
| billycat 11.04.2006 10:13 |
me_and_my_innuendo wrote: I'm tempted to watch it tonight. Please, somebody talk me down loldon't watch it...you'll hate it. hope that helps :-D |
| PieterMC 11.04.2006 10:16 |
me_and_my_innuendo wrote: Believe me, this will be worse than anything Queen has already done. It will be worse than the Pepsi commercial. It will be worse than WATC with Robbie Williams. It will be worse than anything that Brian and Roger have ever done (or allowed to be done) in their lives.Innuendo is unknown in the US and Queen have never performed the song live. I don't count the tribute concert. Please explain why this is worse than anything they have done? It's not like the band are going to be on the show performing the songs with these people. They just gave them some advice. There are plenty of things that I can think of that are far worse that they have been involved in. |
| mystic_rhythms 11.04.2006 10:18 |
billycat wrote:Thanks.me_and_my_innuendo wrote: I'm tempted to watch it tonight. Please, somebody talk me down loldon't watch it...you'll hate it. hope that helps :-D That's just what I needed. lmao |
| ~Blue_Acid~ 11.04.2006 10:25 |
fuck that watch it, it will be decent, and even if it pisses you off that they suck, it will make you realize even more how great Queen are. They need the publicity THERE DOING A WORLD TOUR. They need it. I only wish they could out do Constitine. |
| zaiga 11.04.2006 10:31 |
Yes, the songs will be butchered and molested. But, dammit, it's cool that Queen gets some exposure in the US. |
| DavidRFuller 11.04.2006 11:08 |
1 min 30 sec is pathetic. How many commercials do they have? |
| PieterMC 11.04.2006 11:13 |
The show lasts for approx 44 mins without commercials. I am sure that the performances will be longer than 1 1/2 mins. However anybody expecting the full song will be disappointed. Why people are so upset about this is beyond me. |
| billycat 11.04.2006 11:16 |
Sheer Pressure wrote: 1 min 30 sec is pathetic. How many commercials do they have?This is the format they have used for every season of the show and every season of the show has been in the top of the ratings. Why should they change now? They are featuring the singers more than the songs. I'd say that roughly around 1:30 or so is enough time to make a valid judgement call on a performance. Sure I'd like to hear the entire songs too but that's not the point of the show. |
| Voice of Reason 2018 11.04.2006 11:39 |
You don't like snippets of songs? What about Live Aid?!! |
| Hippolyte 11.04.2006 11:53 |
I like how they're kicking up the publicity with only two shows left on the U.S. tour. They should've planned something on this scale near the beginning instead. |
| inu-liger 11.04.2006 11:59 |
Is anyone going to tape this and upload it here via Rapidshare/BitTorrent in MP3 form? |
| PieterMC 11.04.2006 12:14 |
No I am going to tape it and put it up as a DVD |
| Sherwood Forest 11.04.2006 12:20 |
ah wait should i not look at that link if i want it to be a surprise tonight? |
| FriedChicken 11.04.2006 12:23 |
PieterMC wrote:Only if I can annoy people with it :)FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: 1.30 minutes of Innuendo and Who Wants To Live Forever.... *yawns*I thought that you were really into snippets of songs? :-) |
| FriedChicken 11.04.2006 12:23 |
PieterMC wrote:Only if I can annoy people with it :)FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: 1.30 minutes of Innuendo and Who Wants To Live Forever.... *yawns*I thought that you were really into snippets of songs? :-) |
| DavidRFuller 11.04.2006 13:45 |
PieterMC wrote: The |
| rockyracoon 11.04.2006 14:34 |
Too many of you folks are living in fear. We're about to hear 8 pretty good singers give their interpretation of Queen's material. They are smart enough to know that they shouldn't try to imitate Freddie. And I suspect the audience will end up with a much bigger appreciation for Queen's music. Those of us on Queenzone will probably hate maybe two of the eight interpretations/performances. But there will most likely be extensive disagreement over which songs were well or poorly performed. It will be really interesting tonight to hear the input from the judges. Randy has said on several occasions that Freddie was great and anyone trying to sound like him would be making a major mistake. Simon likes Queen's music and will absolutely crucify any of the contestants who, in his opinion, dishonor it. Yep, it's gonna be a fun night. In my humble but most accurate opinion, the real winner tonight will be Queen. :) |
| Mr Faron Hyte 11.04.2006 15:19 |
This show was literally the number one most watched show in the United States last week. It has an average viewership of like 30 million people. Its a huge boost to them to be on this show and it will put them in front of a new audience, which can not be a bad thing, whether you like the show or not. Hold your nose if you have to. The CD is a pretty cobbled-together duff job. Practically no booklet to speak of, the tracks sound like they were mixed at different volume levels, and the two live tracks aren't even faded in - they just start abruptly in the middle of audience noise. And the title font sucks. Two photos of the band on the inside, the 'blue' one from "Innuendo" and the one used on the "Radio Ga Ga" 7 inch sleeve, and one poorly chosen shot of Q+PR, with Brian looking away from the camera. I could have put together a better produced package than that. And go ahead and hit me over the head with a tack hammer. I don't care. |
| Freddie_Jr. 11.04.2006 15:23 |
that setlist isn't good. It's all of the same shit that's been played on radio etc. over and over again, and that's all the bulk of America is ever going to hear, Queen misrepresented again >.< Don't get me wrong I like there hits, but people judge Queen because they say they don't like We Are the Champions or stuff like that, they don't know the essence of Queen. |
| Dear Friends 11.04.2006 15:35 |
Further proof that Queen without Freddie isn't Queen at all. Freddie would have NEVER allowed something like this to be done. For shame Brian and Roger.... for shame... |
| PieterMC 11.04.2006 15:40 |
Dear Friends wrote: Further proof that Queen without Freddie isn't Queen at all. Freddie would have NEVER allowed something like this to be done. For shame Brian and Roger.... for shame...Yes Freddie would have never allowed somebody to cover one of this songs when he was alive. Brian and Roger are going to burn in hell for this.... |
| Crazy LittleThing 11.04.2006 16:03 |
Erin wrote: link I may have to mute the t.v. during Pickler's performance....:-SYou won't need to mute it, Erin, the collective screams and shrieks of horror exclaiming "please God, make her stop!" during her performance will render the mute option unnecessary. A sackful of suds indeed. Perhaps watching the "Ned Beatty scene" from Deliverance during that part of AI will be easier to endure. Hicks will have some fun with "Crazy Little Thing" (the song, not me) though, and the exuberance of the song will be expressed via his legendary interpretive dance. I like this guy and his enthusiasm. I imagine "Who Wants to Live Forever" could be reminiscent of fingernails on a chalkboard, although she does have a good voice, and I'd prefer it if she proves me wrong. I wonder what Mandisa would have done? Now SHE would have made it interesting. I'm guessing that the guys in the band had some fun with the AI thing, even if they initially went at gunpoint. |
| Mr Faron Hyte 11.04.2006 16:31 |
Dear Friends wrote: Further proof that Queen without Freddie isn't Queen at all. Freddie would have NEVER allowed something like this to be done. For shame Brian and Roger.... for shame...Bullshit. Freddie was an artist, but a very business-savy one who loved fame, money, adulation, and popularity. Freddie would have been all over this American Idol appearance - and possibly one or two of the contestants. How many times were Queen on Top of the Pops, which is as crappy a commercial pop show as any other? People need to stop trying to turn Freddie into something he wasn't, instead of appreciating what he was, which was someone with an appreciation of high class and low class, the elite and the masses. He liked to slum it up just as much as he liked to class it up. |
| Donna13 11.04.2006 17:53 |
•Ace Young, We Will Rock You: "I urbanized the verses a little, just by riding on (the notes). I put a little R&B soul on it. When we were done, they said, 'That sounds like a record.' " [I have no idea what Ace is talking about here.] --------------- •Bucky Covington, Fat Bottomed Girls: "Yes, we all love the fat-bottomed girls." [We won't have to worry about the lyrics offending anyone, because Bucky doesn't enunciate.] --------------- •Chris Daughtry, Innuendo: "It's a relatively unknown song. It just had a mixture of a dark feel and a positive message. And I just found out they've never performed this live." [Chris has had too much of the "dark feel" in his song choices so far.] --------------- •Elliott Yamin, Somebody to Love: "I was drawn to the passionate emotion of the song. I heard a lot of soul in it." [Elliott picked the best song for a singing competition. He better have good backup singers for this.] --------------- •Katharine McPhee, Who Wants to Live Forever: "How could (this) not be fun? We're working with so many different legends." [Oh, no! She stole Mandisa's song. This is too mature and serious for her. She should have done I Want To Break Free.] --------------- •Kellie Pickler, Bohemian Rhapsody: "We only have 1 minute and 30 seconds, and the song is really long. Having to cut so many pieces is really hard to memorize, because I'm not singing the song as it's originally played." [This girl is being set up by the producers. It's like the moment when everyone gasps at the circus.] --------------- •Paris Bennett, The Show Must Go On: "Being with the band was a big experience to me, never being with a rock band before. I was able to pick a song that fits me, that's still rocky." [I would never include this song in a singing competition.] --------------- •Taylor Hicks, Crazy Little Thing Called Love: "You listen to a Queen song, it's really melodic and very powerful, and the dynamics (are) really cool." [I think Taylor will have fun with it, but I don't think it is going to help him in this competition.] |
| mystic_rhythms 11.04.2006 19:15 |
I understand. I think the whole reason I went off the deep end in the first place was because I really don't care for American Idol. It's cool and all that Queen is getting more recognition and publicity, both good and bad (any publicity is good publicity) I guess it's just my AI bias. I don't care for it, and look at where the winners have gone. The only one who's done a lot with her career was Kelly Clarkson, and she won the 1st AI. Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, and even Carrie Underwood have not reached anywhere that she has gone yet. So it's easy to forget who won American Idol, because there will be a new American Idol by next year. It's better to not pay attention than to forget everything you know. You know what I mean? |
| billycat 11.04.2006 19:29 |
I think one of the funniest American Idol things was William Hung. He was so awkwardly bad that he was entertaining to watch and he actually ended up getting a record deal of his own and I think I heard he actually sold more copies than the winner of that season did. link |
| rockyracoon 11.04.2006 20:03 |
The real shame here is that we don't have Mandisa, who I felt was by far the best of the AI contestants. And she would have done a GREAT job with ALL these eight songs. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:10 |
I wonder how Mandisa would feel singing songs written by a gay man. The fact that she's a homophobic is no longer a rumor. Too bad because she had a great voice. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:17 |
How is Ass Young in this competition? My GAWWWD, that was painful. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:19 |
Kellie was actually PRETTY DECENT.... Not a bad go at all. Better than Constantine last year, by far... |
| deleted user 11.04.2006 20:22 |
that was funny, what Brian said to the guy about him changing the song. Brian says things nicely though. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:23 |
I thought Kelly was going to be a total disaster. Very well done. At least she has her ticket to the next round secure. |
| Erin 11.04.2006 20:24 |
queen4ever2 wrote: that was funny, what Brian said to the guy about him changing the song. Brian says things nicely though.That was HILARIOUS..loved it! |
| Erin 11.04.2006 20:31 |
Simon Cowell can kiss my ass...INNUENDO A BAAAAD SONG????? WHAT???? |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 20:32 |
GO CHRIS!!! THAT WAS AWESOME |
| Megamike The GREAT 11.04.2006 20:32 |
OK, I was a little nervous about Innuendo.. BUT DAMN!!! he did a great job.. |
| turini 11.04.2006 20:32 |
innuendo is amazing song just not for a hard rocker like him |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:33 |
Erin wrote: Simon Cowell can kiss my ass...INNUENDO A BAAAAD SONG????? WHAT????Simon Cowell doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about. I bet you anything he's never heard the original version of that song and has only heard it until now. |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 20:33 |
Erin wrote:ONE OF THE FUNNIEST THINGS I EVER HEARDqueen4ever2 wrote: that was funny, what Brian said to the guy about him changing the song. Brian says things nicely though.That was HILARIOUS..loved it! AND ACE SUCKED ANYWAYS LOL |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:34 |
Katharine is next!! DROOLS! |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:36 |
Chris rocked it out... Here goes McPheever... Good stuff!! So Far. She is stealing Freddies move!!! High Notes a disaster.. |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 20:38 |
IT MIGHT BE ME but I DIDNT LIKE HER |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:39 |
The lighting from behind??? Just like the video, guys. Bizarre. Except for the high high notes, she did GREAT! |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:39 |
roxxanne61 wrote: IT MIGHT BE ME but I DIDNT LIKE HERI DO!! |
| Megamike The GREAT 11.04.2006 20:40 |
Still like the Innuendo.. or the Bo-Rhap.. its a toss up.. I actually would have liked to see her so the Dont stop me now.. |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 20:40 |
i was talking about the singing |
| Erin 11.04.2006 20:40 |
Haystacks Calhoun wrote: High Notes a disaster..She had to change the key a couple of times, which I figured...VERY difficult song. Jingles...you alright?? Was that too much for you..McFeever AND a Queen song?? |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:42 |
Katharine is so damn hot. Did you guys see that clip of her singing 'Don't Stop Now' and shaking her ass. I nearly melted. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:46 |
That song was too big for this dude. Kinda good at the end. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:46 |
Elliott ripped it up. Well done. |
| emil91 11.04.2006 20:47 |
Ha, how are you wathing Al if it is live from LA? |
| Megamike The GREAT 11.04.2006 20:48 |
Elliot did an AWESOME job... |
| Megamike The GREAT 11.04.2006 20:49 |
Well.. Crazy little thing was a flop.. LOL had to laugh at the attempt to kick the mic stand |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:49 |
Is it me or Taylor looks like the offspring of Jay Leno and George Clooney. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:50 |
The end of CLTCL was great.... I can take or leave the beginning. Two kicks to knock her down...funny. |
| Dear Friends 11.04.2006 20:50 |
Wow... Paula Abdul just said that the reason they dont perform certian songs live is because they cant and the contestant was probably the only one who ever could...Fuck Simon for saying it was a bad song. That song rocks. And fuck Paula for implying Queen was afraid to perform that song live. They did at the FM Tribute because Freddie couldn't, he died the year it was made. |
| Erin 11.04.2006 20:52 |
Taylor fucked up the words...big time. Never did like him..now I hate him...HISSSSSSSSS ;-) |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 20:53 |
They should do a 'Paula Abdul' night. Have Katharine perform 'Opossites Attract' with Ace dressed up in a cat custom. |
| Megamike The GREAT 11.04.2006 20:53 |
Well, if I had to pick I would go with the LAST ONE.. The Show must go on ROCKED!!! |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:55 |
Oh God..... Paris. Not bad so far.... Butchered. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 20:57 |
This show gives me a whole new perspective on the talent of one Mr. Paul Rodgers. |
| Dear Friends 11.04.2006 21:00 |
Comments like Haystacks Calhoun's proves how quickly people forget about Freddie when you try to replace him. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 21:01 |
Paris was great, but I didn't like that part where she was like... C'MON!! |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 21:01 |
Dear Friends wrote: Comments like Haystacks Calhoun's proves how quickly people forget about Freddie when you try to replace him.Freddie? What Freddie? |
| Erin 11.04.2006 21:03 |
I actually liked Paris. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 21:03 |
Dear Friends wrote: Comments like Haystacks Calhoun's proves how quickly people forget about Freddie when you try to replace him.What do you mean? Go away, and let the adults speak. Paul Rodgers is one of the VERY few singers out there who can do the Queen songs that he does justice. No one in their right mind can argue that simple fact. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 21:04 |
Erin wrote: I actually liked Paris.Really? Pitchy, and, as Simon said (I can't believe I agree with him), it was just wierd. |
| Crazy LittleThing 11.04.2006 21:04 |
I gotta admit . . . Kellie was pretty good. Much better than I thought. Taylor's got to work on the eye-foot coordination, but the song was fun. I liked Innuendo and Somebody To Love. Spike got a speaking line. Does he have to join AFTRA now? ;) |
| Crazy LittleThing 11.04.2006 21:06 |
What double post? |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 21:10 |
i had to vote for Chris i agree the paris song was weird...for Gods sake someone tell Taylor to cut it out, and Ace....When someone tells you not to change their song, you dont go out and do it anyways i hate to admit kellie wasnt bad... my guess is Ace or paris will go home....or maybe they should send Paula... thats funny a Paula Abdul night..... she doesnt know what the hell she is talking about.... |
| Erin 11.04.2006 21:10 |
Haystacks Calhoun wrote:I really don't think it was THAT bad. Weird, yeah..but not bad. Pickler wasn't near as horrible as I thought.Erin wrote: I actually liked Paris.Really? Pitchy, and, as Simon said (I can't believe I agree with him), it was just wierd. If Ace don't go home after this, I ain't watching the show anymore..;-) |
| Haystacks Calhoun 11.04.2006 21:11 |
Erin wrote:Agreed.Haystacks Calhoun wrote:I really don't think it was THAT bad. Weird, yeah..but not bad. Pickler wasn't near as horrible as I thought. If Ace don't go home after this, I ain't watching the show anymore..;-)Erin wrote: I actually liked Paris.Really? Pitchy, and, as Simon said (I can't believe I agree with him), it was just wierd. |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 21:11 |
Haystacks Calhoun wrote:Dear Friends wrote: Comments like Haystacks Calhoun's proves how quickly people forget about Freddie when you try to replace him.What do you mean? Go away, and let the adults speak. Paul Rodgers is one of the VERY few singers out there who can do the Queen songs that he does justice. Speaking as an adult, I agree with you Haystacks, I was thinking about Paul when I heard Paris sing... and wished HE was there No one in their right mind can argue that simple fact. |
| Megamike The GREAT 11.04.2006 21:13 |
yeah, of all the people tonihgt I think Ace was the worst.. and to only get 1.5 minutes to do a song isn't the easiest thing to do.. but come on, WWRY, I was shocked NO ONE did Tie Your Mother Down.. or even Stone Cold Crazy |
| Mr Faron Hyte 11.04.2006 21:14 |
The little guy who did "Somebody to Love" did a terrific job. He "got" the song better and performed it better than the rest. The redneck chick did a surprisingly good job too. I felt bad for "Innuendo". Nobody could pull a minute and a half out of a 6 minute epic and expect to do it justice. He should have picked "Stone Cold Crazy". |
| as it began 11.04.2006 21:15 |
LOL I cracked up when Brian said to Ace (or whatever his name is) "I don't think I will do that to MY song" And Innuendo is a GOOD song, Chris is probably my favorite performance of the night. Was also glad to see Who Wants To Live Forever performed. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 21:16 |
ACE HAS GOT TO GO!! Man that was horrible |
| it was electric7 11.04.2006 21:16 |
I thought it was good! My tops were: Elliot Paris Taylor Katherine I love Chris but I just thought Innuendo wasnt the right song for him. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 21:22 |
Ace needs to start packing those bags tonight when he goes to his room. |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 21:25 |
it was electric7 wrote: I thought it was good! My tops were: Elliot Paris Taylor Katherine I love Chris but I just thought Innuendo wasnt the right song for him.TAYLOR and PARIS......taylor was like a circus clown and paris made me shudder...i liked the other two but i still gotta go with chris...i guess the votes will say it all... FOR GODS SAKE GET ACE THE HELL OUT OF THERE!!!!! I hope Brian didnt see what he did to the song!!! |
| it was electric7 11.04.2006 21:40 |
Hahaha I really love Taylor's dancing...its hilarious, even though its not a dancing competition. I think they all did a good job of making it their own song and not copying them. I would really love to see Brian bitch slap Ace. HA! |
| roxxanne61 11.04.2006 21:48 |
it was electric7 wrote: Hahaha I really love Taylor's dancing...its hilarious, even though its not a dancing competition. I think they all did a good job of making it their own song and not copying them. I would really love to see Brian bitch slap Ace. HA!now THAT would be funny!!!!!! |
| Scott_Mercury 11.04.2006 22:14 |
I actually captured the whole thing on dvd.... picture perfect quality, the interaction with the band was the best part, loved the Queen bits. I thought Bucky and Ace sucked ass. I'd like to suck Katherine or Kellie's ass. |
| Mr.Jingles 11.04.2006 22:17 |
HEY! Katharine is mine |
| Erin 11.04.2006 22:19 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: I'd like to suck Katherine or Kellie's ass.Eww... Is anyone actually voting? I've been voting for Chris, cause I think he may be in need of some votes. I don't think a 1 1/2 minute version of Innuendo really worked. |
| teleman 11.04.2006 22:36 |
Ace should have listened to Paul Rodgers singing 'We Will Rock You' Paul throws in the ad lib "You can't stop the rock" Ace proved that you can stop the rock. Any of the Idol contestants could have found more suitable Queen material if they had been more familiar with Queen's catalogue. |
| Donna13 11.04.2006 22:41 |
I had ice cream just before the show. That settled my nerves. Bucky - Fat Bottomed Girls: Well, I was surprised that you really could hear the words to that song. He turned it into southern rock which I didn't like. I thought Roger's comment of, "He really likes to perform" was very diplomatic. Ace - We Will Rock You: My fav. part was seeing Brian say, "I'm not re-arranging my song" [sic]. That was great. The worst part was the missing guitar solo - that is what We Will Rock You is all about. Kellie - Bo. Rhap.: She did a good job. I think she hit all the notes and she tried to act like a rocker chic the best she could, but I think it came off as less rock and more drama nerd with the backlighting. Also, unladylike to get down on her knees and bounce - that really didn't fit the song and even if it had, it is really more of a stage antic for a male rocker (like he is getting down on his knees to beg or have a semi-tantrum). Brian: "We love you Kellie." Taylor - Crazy Little Thing Called Love: The mic stand kick was embarassing but the rest of the song was OK. He sang all the right notes at least. He just comes off as too goofy though. You need sex in rock and he doesn't have it. Katherine - Who Wants To Live Forever: She was flat on the high notes. Otherwise it could have been the best of the night. The ending of the song notes were her own creation and it ended the song badly. They tried to make it more dramatic with the lighting, but she was off on her notes. So, sorry Mr Jingles. I would have liked to have seen her do well on that song. Chris - Innuendo: What is it that he is doing with his voice? He sounds like one of those monks that can sing two notes at the same time. I don't like it at all. It sounds scary. Also, no sex to him. Just scary, serious, I'm going to throw up right now on the stage-type singing. I think he might be stuck in the 90's. He really missed his opportunity to do something more delicate tonight to show his other side but he missed out. Roger and Brian had positive things to say about his talent. Elliott - Somebody to Love: Well, he hit all his notes and that was good, however, he did not go for the final high note and run at the end, which would have been a big score for him. He chose the best song (by far) for this type of show. The back up singers did pretty well also. Paris - The Show Must Go On: She hit all her notes, and I think of all the contestants, she stayed the closest to the original version of the song - except for the ending. I didn't like the ending. I also didn't like her weird get-up. It looked sort of bondage-leather-grotesque. She is way too young to dress like that (actually, nobody should dress like that). Tina Turner could have pulled it off maybe but not little Paris. Brian seemed the most enthusiastic about Paris. My Ranking based on the singing: 1. Elliott (excellent) 2. Kellie (very good) 3. Paris (good) 4. Taylor (OK) 5. Chris (not good but better than those below) 6. Ace (just dumb) 7. Bucky (just boring) 8. Katharine (sorry Mr Jingles - I like her but she was flat on her high notes so she can't go into the recording studio unless she fixes that) The Judges: Paula Abdul is not all there. Simon looked like he had a headache and couldn't be bothered. Randy was cool as usual and good at catching pitch problems. Ryan: A class act, as usual. I thought it was great that he said which album each song came from. Also he pointed out that one of their producers in the control room had worked with Queen on the Bo. Rhap. video. Now that was the news of the night for me! Audience: They cheered when it was announced that Taylor would sing Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Other than that I didn't notice much. I'll have to watch the show again. Fantasia was in the audience. She sang a Queen song during her competition 2 years ago but I can't remember whi |
| Erin 11.04.2006 22:42 |
teleman wrote: Ace proved that you can stop the rock.LMAO! ;-D |
| Sherwood Forest 11.04.2006 22:46 |
my god paula is such a fool. she said to the guy about innuendo she said "Queen obviously didnt want to play this song for a reason. And I think its because it wouldnt have came out as good as you did it tonight" |
| Mr Faron Hyte 11.04.2006 22:52 |
teleman wrote: Ace proved that you can stop the rock.Brilliant. Donna13 wrote: You need sex in rock and he doesn't have it.That comment was also spot-on. |
| wstüssyb 11.04.2006 22:56 |
I only paid attention to the first part when they showed those live clips...Nice how they said all that about Queen. CLTCL was cool...the guy looked old |
| zone 11.04.2006 23:06 |
I thought it was Hilarius, I cant wait for Wednesday. |
| goinback 11.04.2006 23:13 |
Wow Simon said that "Innuendo" isn't a very good song to begin with. Do you think Brian will have a fit? I'm interested to see his Soapbox. They've done the show already, now they're free to rip it apart lol. |
| Sherwood Forest 11.04.2006 23:13 |
zone wrote: I thought it was Hilarius, I cant wait for Wednesday.haha yea me either and im taping it (on my tape polayer unfortunately :( ) anyone else getting this to post on the ANNOUNCE forum???? |
| Scott_Mercury 11.04.2006 23:29 |
Erin wrote: like to suck Katherine or Kellie's ass.Eww... Don't "eww..." me, I'm a picky guy, with a great looking wife...but lets not kidd ourselves, whether you like these girls (Kellie & Katherine) or not, they are both way hot. Us guys get to listen to you gals on here talk the lame sex talk over 58 yr old Brian, and 56 yr old Roger.... so I think a few us guys can't make a few comments on a a couple hot 19 & 21 year old chicks. Anyway, I'm not really into Chris.... while he has a deep low growl, he also has like a a real treble annoying squeal or squelch to his voice. I am capturing both shows (Tuesday is 1 hour, and Wednesday is 1 hour) on dvd, NTSC format. The Wednesday results show is normally 30 minutes, but it is going to be 1 hour tomorrow, so I'm guessing we are going to have a extended Queen + PR performance, hope its good, as my dvd of tonight came out picture perfect. Sorry, I don't know how to share (upload)...or I sure would. Scott |
| OneVision22159 11.04.2006 23:52 |
ok, I'm on the west coast and the shows not done yet, so far Chris and elliott done ok, even though the judges who forgot to listen to thier new free CD. that would explain not knowing innuendo, my pick to go home would be Buckey and or Paula. or just give her another drink. my god this is painfull. |
| PieterMC 12.04.2006 00:03 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: Sorry, I don't know how to share (upload)...or I sure would. ScottIt's already being shared. You need not worry :-) |
| Erin 12.04.2006 00:17 |
Scott_Mercury wrote:Damn..all that for a simple "eew"?Erin wrote: Eww...Don't "eww..." me, I'm a picky guy, with a great looking wife...but lets not kidd ourselves, whether you like these girls (Kellie & Katherine) or not, they are both way hot. Us guys get to listen to you gals on here talk the lame sex talk over 58 yr old Brian, and 56 yr old Roger.... so I think a few us guys can't make a few comments on a a couple hot 19 & 21 year old chicks. Btw...I have never said, nor will I ever SAY that I would like to suck Brian or Roger's ass..*lol* |
| Saint Jiub 12.04.2006 00:22 |
Erin wrote:Is it because their bollocks hang down to their knees?Scott_Mercury wrote:Damn..all that for a simple "eew"? Btw...I have never said, nor will I ever SAY that I would like to suck Brian or Roger's ass..*lol*Erin wrote: Eww...Don't "eww..." me, I'm a picky guy, with a great looking wife...but lets not kidd ourselves, whether you like these girls (Kellie & Katherine) or not, they are both way hot. Us guys get to listen to you gals on here talk the lame sex talk over 58 yr old Brian, and 56 yr old Roger.... so I think a few us guys can't make a few comments on a a couple hot 19 & 21 year old chicks. |
| ernie 12.04.2006 00:26 |
i think simon was right about Chris...it could've been his big night if he'd chosen a more suitable song... i give him credit for wanting to do a lesser known Queen track b/c it shows he's got some knowledge of the catalogue...but it just can't be cut like that he could've done Dead on Time, Stone Cold Crazy, TYMD....and he would've ripped it up |
| Donna13 12.04.2006 00:26 |
Rip Van Winkle wrote:My smelling salts, please!!!Erin wrote:Is it because their bollocks hang down to their knees?Scott_Mercury wrote:Damn..all that for a simple "eew"? Btw...I have never said, nor will I ever SAY that I would like to suck Brian or Roger's ass..*lol*Erin wrote: Eww...Don't "eww..." me, I'm a picky guy, with a great looking wife...but lets not kidd ourselves, whether you like these girls (Kellie & Katherine) or not, they are both way hot. Us guys get to listen to you gals on here talk the lame sex talk over 58 yr old Brian, and 56 yr old Roger.... so I think a few us guys can't make a few comments on a a couple hot 19 & 21 year old chicks. |
| Erin 12.04.2006 00:31 |
Donna13 wrote:LMAORip Van Winkle wrote: Is it because their bollocks hang down to their knees?My smelling salts, please!!! |
| Michael Allred 12.04.2006 00:37 |
On the whole, pretty dismal. I'm not sure what pretty boy Ace was thinking with "We Will Rock You." Simon hit the nail on the head, It's We Will Rock You, not We Will Rock You gently." He would've been better served singing a pop number or ballad. I predict he will hit the bottom 3 tomorrow night. Bucky doing "Fat Bottomed Girls" was decent enough but something's wrong when you miss hearing Kid Rock's version. Katherine's "Who Wants To Live Forever" could have been the showstopper (as Simon said) but she didn't commit to it. I kept thinking "Just imagine you're Celine Dion and go for it." She didn't. Dumb hick Kellie (hey, that's the image she projects, that's what I'll call her) bored me to tears on "Bohemian Rhapsody." She was so stilted, her "look" was awful....dreadful. I had been looking forward to hearing Chris sing "Innuendo." A risky choice given the fact it's virtually unknown in the US (though a #1 in the UK.) An epic song and he chooses to over-sing it (almost screeching it at times) and then he decides to sing the boring parts of the song. Probably the biggest disappointment. Paris and "The Show Must Go On." I'm sorry, she's far too young to bring across the meaning/emotion of that song. It didn't help with her constantly looking so damn awkward on stage. Really weak ending as well. Elliott did a fairly good job with "Somebody To Love," he has one of the better voices on the show but in my opinion, he wussed out. Notice how he didn't even attempt to hit the high note at the end of the song, completely avoided it. Serviceable. Now I might be in the minority with this but to me, Taylor's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was by far the best overall performance of the night. When I first heard of his choice I thought it was far too safe to sing. I was completely entertained by him tonight. Does he have the best voice? No but neither did John Lennon, it's what you do with what you have that counts. He projected fun and excitement, something the rest of them really lacked. The opposite of Chris's performance, Taylor took me by surprise. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's show as Queen will be performing live and the singers will be doing more Queen (either as a group, individually or they're doing a medley, I'm not sure.) Now I've read several things about Queen being "rude" to Ace on the "American Idol" boards (people there are throwing a hissy fit!) First, when the singers met Queen, it was NOT to re-arrange the songs and get their performances down pat. It was just a rehearsal, that's for the show's musical folk to do, not Queen. My god, they had a show to do themselves plus had to run through songs with seven other people. Ace honestly expected Queen to sit down and re-work the song in a couple of minutes? Not only did that show how green Ace is in the music industry but also his self-important nature to expect someone else to do his bidding not once but twice (doesn't he realize no means no?) However I DO question AI's decision to actually show that footage, it was not needed and only made one of the singers look bad. Brian May is known throughout the industry as one the nicest people around. He is completely humble and gracious and even when he told Ace no, he did it with a laugh. Anyway, the show was a disappointment (except for Taylor) but then again I wasn't expecting much to begin with. |
| Donna13 12.04.2006 01:04 |
Michael, great review!!! You said it well. |
| rockyracoon 12.04.2006 01:35 |
I watched it and recorded it, then watched it again. Having had time to digest it all, my conclusions are as follows: 1. Brian and Roger were courteous, complimentary, constructive and polished. 2. I liked Simon's comment that Queen produced so many great songs. 3. I thought all the contestants had some strengths, but all of them showed some flaws. It was obvious to me that a lot of the music was very new to them. Fortunately, there were no major disasters. 4. Overall, Simon seemed disappointed that none of the singers were able to do a great job with Queen's material. 5. Paula, trying to always be nice and constructive to the contestants, inadvertently (I hope) insulted some of Queen's work. 6. Conclusion: Paul Rodgers is a star, having demonstrated the ability to do a much better job than any of the surviving eight contestants. And the producers of tonight's show did a great job touting the vocal excellence of Freddie Mercury. It will be interesting to hear what Queen plays tomorrow night. I'm guessing Another One Bites the Dust, Under Pressure, We Are the Champions, none of which we heard tonight. |
| jasen101 12.04.2006 02:35 |
I don't think Simon mean't Innuendo was a bad song...I think he mean't it was a bad song for AI. Even if he thinks it's a bad song...the guy likes Il Divo! |
| teleman 12.04.2006 07:15 |
Kellie Pickler was better than I expected but she really is not very bright. If she doesn't win on American Idol she can always compete in the Special Olympics. Do they have a category for pole dancing? :D |
| Erin 12.04.2006 08:42 |
teleman wrote: If she doesn't win on American Idol she can always compete in the Special Olympics. Do they have a category for pole dancing? :DDude, you crack me up..;-D |
| Scott_Mercury 12.04.2006 08:55 |
PieterMC has offered the American Idol show on the announce board... if any of you need me to burn you a dvd of the Tuesday and Wednesday show, I will be happy to. Tuesday: showed the remaining contestants with Queen, working with Queen, Brian + Roger giving their thoughts on the contestant, then each contestant performing a Queen song. Wednesday: The show is a hour, which is longer than usual, so Queen + PR will probably perform a few songs. Plus we'll see who gets kicked off from Tuesday nights performance. |
| PieterMC 12.04.2006 09:59 |
I have a feeling that the band will not be on the show. |
| PieterMC 12.04.2006 10:30 |
A review of the show from MSNBC: link |
| Stephan 12.04.2006 11:18 |
I think that all of you who talk about this AI crap are ridiculous and stupid. There is so much great music these days (Flower Kings, Queensryche, Pain Of Salvation, Dream Theater...) and you discuss about the AI suckers! Listen to real music instead of talking about this mainstream crap. You should be ashamed. |
| PieterMC 12.04.2006 11:20 |
Stephan wrote: I think that all of you who talk about this AI crap are ridiculous and stupid. There is so much great music these days (Flower Kings, Queensryche, Pain Of Salvation, Dream Theater...) and you discuss about the AI suckers! Listen to real music instead of talking about this mainstream crap. You should be ashamed.What is wrong with talking about an episode of AI that featured Queen music? This is a Queen website after all.... |
| Mr Faron Hyte 12.04.2006 11:23 |
Stephan wrote: There is so much great music these days (Flower Kings, Queensryche, Pain Of Salvation, Dream Theater...)Spare us, please. When Queensryche does an album of Queen covers, instead of Operation Mindcrime 2 (which I'm sure is a wonderful piece of music), we'll talk about them. Otherwise let us have our fun. |
| Stephan 12.04.2006 13:41 |
It really sucks. AI stands for everything Queen fought against in the 70s. The first few Queen albums are masterpieces. They're fresh, progressive and powerful. When the members of Queen grew up, everybod had to learn to play their instrument, and they were proud of themselves, because their abilities were on the top. AI is the opposite. A few fucking young people who really believe that they can sing. But trust me, they CAN'T. You should support the real musicians who are still out there instead of celebrating this AI crap. |
| Mr Faron Hyte 12.04.2006 13:47 |
Stephan wrote: AI stands for everything Queen fought against in the 70s.Queen were fighting in the 70s? I thought they were playing music. You should support the real musicians who are still out there instead of celebrating this AI crap.What, I can't do both at the same time? One automatically precludes the other? American Idol is a bit of fun and nothing more. It has nothing to do with "supporting real musicians" or not. That's just over the top hyperbole. You're overwrought, my friend. Relax. Have a laugh between listening to Queensryche and Dream Theater. |
| teleman 12.04.2006 14:20 |
Stephan, Some of us watch AI like people rubbernecking at a traffic accident. It's like watching a train wreck, you try and look away but you're compelled. Oh the horror. (or in Kellie's case oh the whore) |
| johnroxx 12.04.2006 20:54 |
goinback wrote: Wow Simon said that "Innuendo" isn't a very good song to begin with. Do you think Brian will have a fit? I'm interested to see his Soapbox. They've done the show already, now they're free to rip it apart lol.goinback...what is the deal with that sig of yours? ;^) |
| as it began 12.04.2006 21:07 |
Am I the only one who thought that Pickler girl was horrible? She was so whiny, and ugggh. |
| Mr Faron Hyte 12.04.2006 21:25 |
The show is almost over. Did I hallucinate that Queen + Paul Rodgers were supposed to be performing on the show tonight? |
| Erin 12.04.2006 21:34 |
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....Ace wasn't voted off...:-( |
| geck014 12.04.2006 21:35 |
Ummm yeah... what happened? |
| jujubeebob 12.04.2006 21:37 |
man i wasted an hour watching AI just because I thought Queen+PR was gonna perform... that episode was way too long |
| Mr Faron Hyte 12.04.2006 21:44 |
"WHAT'S ON TV TONIGHT? American Idol (FOX 8:30 PM ET) A contestant will go home. Performance by Queen + Paul Rodgers VH-1 MUSIC FIRST " Surely VH-1 has not lied to me? |