| AmeriQueen 27.04.2006 00:24 |
Okay, I am sure this topis has been mentioned, and I am not trying to make a full blown poll, but what shows of the tour would make a personal top 5 or so(fewer/more, doesn't matter) for the Q+PR tour. It doesn't matter rather you were at the show, saw it on dvd(computer, whatever) or downloaded a freakin flac file or what not. My list after careful thought out of hearing at least 12 shows full show, and parts of about 25 or so, is: 1. San Diego(was there) 2. Prague(audio only) 3. Sheffield(official dvd/cd release) 4. Birmingham(was there) 5. Tokyo 2nd show(DVD) Hyde Park and Auburn Hills deserve honorable mention. brief retrospective: 1. Perfect show just about. Brian rocked, especially the solo, the show really used Paul a lot, but was all well argued as to why. The supporting guys were not only tight and perfect in support, but they even took my notice of them. Great San Diego crowd. For my 3rd show to witness, I could just tell, bias or not, this was the best show for me, and above all reasons why is that their playing as a whole band felt as if they had been together as they were for 20 years. They played not only like seasoned veterans, but like 6 men who musically know one another inside out. 2. Just a great freaking bootleg. Several songs peaked for me in Prague. 3. Official release, I know. But it really came out well, and I find no weaknesses in it. 4. My first Queen concert ever being put aside, this was still a great show. What I remember most about it was how perfect in every way, especially lead vocals and drum solo, Roger Taylor was. RT was easily the MVP/hero of the Birmingham NEC show. 5. Great show, better than the other Japanese show I downloaded, and not because of quality. They gave Japan the best set-list of all(in my opinion) and this was the show that really made good on the individual songs played only in Japan. |
| RedSpecial1979 27.04.2006 02:29 |
Damn. This is tough! I'd have to say... 1. Chicago (was there, although from that aspect St Paul is a dead-heat tie) 2. Detroit (If Brian drops the f-bomb, he's reeeally into it!) 3. Tokyo 2nd Show (I'm with AmeriQueen on this one) 4. Sheffield (ditto) 5. Seattle - the boot sounds frickin' amazing! And there you have it. |
| AmeriQueen 27.04.2006 04:12 |
I am downloading Seattle right now. I hope you are right. |
| Fenderek 27.04.2006 04:53 |
I think Sheffield gig is nowhere near top 5... I was there and liked Cardiff much more... Wembley was a GREAT performance, pity the venue was fucked... Hyde Park was far better than any spring 2005 show... In Japan they were generally better than in Europe... Tighter but also more relaxed... Rotterdam was a good gig, pity the quality of the recording is not so fantastic... |
| YourValentine 27.04.2006 05:09 |
I think the Japanese and American shows were generally better than the European concerts. When I listen to the early shows now, I am amazed how rough and unfinished it sounds compared to the later tour. The band really grew together over the year. Of course, that does not take away anything from the live experience of the concerts I attended. |
| Fenderek 27.04.2006 05:53 |
I'll put it this way. Paris was light years ahead of Brixton. Hyde Park was light years ahead of Paris. Japan was much better than Hyde Park (and open air gigs), US was... well, I'm not sure if it was better tah Japan- but def as good! |
| it was electric7 27.04.2006 06:51 |
Worcester :D |
| The Stealer 27.04.2006 07:39 |
OK here is my list--note Sheffield was probably next to London at the bottom of my list--Had to really think about this. With the exception of Worcester- these are shows I attended.. I suspect the Japanese ones were probably better than most of these 1. Vancouver 2. Milwaukee -best brian solo and Last Horizon 3. Worcester 4. Hollywood---very surreal-atmosphere 5. Detroit 6. Chicago 7. Belfast---Fire and Water!! Great show 8. Toronto 9 Cardiff--probably the smallest venue they played--special show in many ways 10. St. Paul 11. Manchester 12 Pittsburgh 13 Buffalo 14 New Jersey 15 Cleveland 16 Newcastle 17 Birmingham 18 Sheffield 19 London |
| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 27.04.2006 09:22 |
Anaheim 2006: link Sheffield was also amazing Cheers |
| DragonOnMyBack 27.04.2006 11:52 |
Ok, This is not easy. I am going to do this based on the shows I attended, as that is the only way I can give a balanced standardised view. Watching the DVDs etc is not the same as being there. This is purely my view and I am sure everyone else will disagree but hey that's why this board is great. I reserve the right to change my mind which happens often. Ok here goes (Best first) : Hyde Park - Nice change to the indoor shows had a whole different feel to it and the performance was great+Imagine. San Diego - This performance definately had something. The band were tighter than many of the European Shows. Also the bonus of hearing one of my favourite tracks live for the first time, Dragon Attack. Oh and a new song. Slightly let down, like all the US shows, by the absence of I Want it All, but hey you can't have everything. Cardiff - One of the best UK shows, small venue which I like and in my hometown. San Jose, Anahiem - Difficult to split these both were very good, but no major surprises due to identical setlists as San Diego. If I was to pick one of these as better I would say San Jose but its a close one. Brixton - Although the overall pefromance was probably the worst of the shows. This has a special place for me for several reasons. It was the first show of Tour. It was the only show I went to where they played Seagull and Little Bit Of Love plus excellent crowd probably responsible for '39 being on the setlist for most of the tour. Birmingham - Good Performance, some nice new additions to the setlist since the last show I saw, Under Pressure, Another One Bites The Dust and one of the best performances of A Kind of Magic. Prague - Nice show, but looking back not that memorable in terms of any particular moment standing out. Wembley - This was the least enjoyable European show for me. First the venue was rubbish. it was an all seated crowd. Apparently it was one of the best performances based on other peoples views which might have been right but due to the issues I mentioned for me the atmosphere was just not the same as other venues. |
| TruePar 27.04.2006 12:21 |
From the shows I was at or heard: 1. Vancouver 2. Wembley 3. Seattle 4. Sheffield 5. Tokyo |
| MDNA 27.04.2006 12:28 |
I'm obviously bias but Lisbon has to be at the top of any list I make. (I'm from Portugal and I was there. I have downloaded and listened to various shoes now and have to agree that the alter shows soud a lot better (overall performance wise). you can defenatly feel the band is a lot more confidant and interacting a lot more with each other.~ I am listening to Yokohama now, an second on my list would have to be the Japan shows then Buffalo Hyde Park sheffield |
| Mr.Jingles 27.04.2006 13:29 |
Worcester was better than New Jersey, and by far much better than the show in Long Island. The MA crowd's energy was mindblowing. New York can't rock, but the neighbors up north sure do. |
| Wiley 27.04.2006 16:55 |
I saw the guys live in Europe 4 times and once again in San Diego. Here's my top 5. 1. San Diego: By far, the most spectacular concert experience for me. I just saw U2 and the Stones live but the energy and thrill of Queen in San Diego was something else. The band was ON FIRE! Some very nice looking girls near the front of the stage made it all even better, hehe :). 2. Prague: Biggest crowd of the gigs I went to. Great ambience. Lots of (older) people rocking away and a good performance by the band, although I was standing a little far from the stage. 3. Vienna: My first Queen+PR concert experience and a very good one. The band really seemed to enjoy themselves although thay made many mistakes while playing. Brian's solo was something else, with the Blue Danube and Last Horizon was pure magic. 4. Leipzig: My last gig in the European leg of the tour. The best thing about it is that I was very close to the stage, but there was this really tall german guy in front of me :S. Brian performed 2 verses of '39 for the first time and I think he nailed the A Kind of Magic solo for the first time in the tour, hehe :). 5. Munich: I was on the benches, on one side of the stage, so I didn't enjoy it that much. I was also recording it (with somebody else's equipment) so I had to be careful and not scream too loud, hehe :). Wiley |
| Deacons 1st Choice 27.04.2006 17:38 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: Worcester was better than New Jersey, and by far much better than the show in Long Island. The MA crowd's energy was mindblowing. New York can't rock, but the neighbors up north sure do.THANK YOU!!! No contest...Worcester kicked ASS! Brian said so himself remember...."..the BEST Q+PR ever" YESSSSS!!!! That being said, for me i felt the Meadowlands NJ gig in September was better crowd-wise. That was a MAJOR event coupled with the fact it was Queen's first US show in 23 years. I think everyone who attended the show that night will know how incredible the electricity was in the auidence. Absolutely amazing and quite moving. Worcester had the Band in finer form, but when i compare the audiences, NJ 05' wins. I suppose in a way it's not a fair comparison as the NJ gig was filled to the rafters with fans from literally around the country and many visitors from afar. It was attended by those who really wanted to be there, and made sure they were no matter how far they traveled while Worcester was more of a "local" crowd. Regardless, the MA audience rocked as i knew they would. Boston to this day is still THE major Queen City here Stateside...you can't beat it!! :) |
| Hooligan's Holiday 27.04.2006 18:49 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: Worcester was better than New Jersey, and by far much better than the show in Long Island. The MA crowd's energy was mindblowing. New York can't rock, but the neighbors up north sure do.Yeah! Worcester was awesome!!! |
| it was electric7 27.04.2006 18:54 |
If anyone wants to read my blog about Worster this is my link ! link its the second one, the first is the picture blog...I wrote the blog RIGHT after I got home...I was going CRAZY, so if the stuff I said doesnt make sence you know why :D |
| Sherwood Forest 27.04.2006 19:35 |
New York NAssua show ROCKEDDD!@!!!@!1onmeoneoen |
| adawg 27.04.2006 20:05 |
I was lucky enough to see two shows in the states and they were Worcester and then Detroit. And from what Brian has said about each and the way that he acted in Detroit I know that they were two of the best shows over here. For me, they obviously top the rest, ROTC is good, and I hope Super Live is good too, but being there to hear Bri blurt out the f-bomb 3 times is unforgettable |
| Atomic Dog 27.04.2006 21:00 |
Her it goes. 1 - San Diego. What an amazing night!!!!!!! 2 - Cardiff. Great venue. 3 - Las Vegas. Last show I would see. 4 - Birmingham. First Show I had seen in England 5 - Anahaim. The US shows had so much energy. The band was so tight, and just rocked. Honorable add. Hollywood Bowl. The QPR was OK, but the atmosphere was just special. |
| freddielives 25469 27.04.2006 22:19 |
New Jersey was amazing, considering it had been something i had been waiting to go to for what seemed like an eternity. Worcester was also amazing, and Uniondale was phenominal cos i was right up against the stage. that being said, i think it's impossible to determine the "best" show. |
| roxxanne61 27.04.2006 22:32 |
I gotta go with what Brian said about Worcester I was there and it was unbelievable I was also in Uniondale Nowhere near the same As far as it being a "local" crowd yeah, i agree and yes, this area always had A HUGE Queen fanbase myself included |
| Sportzfan76 28.04.2006 15:20 |
I attended: - NJ-'05 - Worcester - Nassau - Pittsburg While all four nights were very enjoyable - WORCESTER was easily the "hottest" night hands down ! |
| Daniel Nester 28.04.2006 16:25 |
I went to Wembley 05 NJ 05 Worcester Nassau Buffalo and my faveorite show is Worcester, hands down. I agree that NJ is another category entirely, that it was filled with Queeniacs from around the country. For me, that was the best fan experience outside the venue. My feeling about the NJ show was many of us were just shocked to see them in the flesh! But for me, the Worcester show was like a club. Everyone was going apeshit. It was a Friday, it was just about full, and they played their asses off. That said, all of them were great. Like fine wine. |
| YourValentine 28.04.2006 16:50 |
What you say about NJ, Daniel, reminds me of Brixton Academy. It was the worst gig of the tour but the most amazing crowd coming together from all over the planet. I think it was the most exciting atmosphere I ever experienced in a concert and the audience was 100% determined to make this concert a success. The moment when Brian came out and the curtain fell, was almost unreal. I will never forget it. |
| Deacons 1st Choice 28.04.2006 20:57 |
Sounds exactly like my experience in NJ 05' YV! I felt the same way, and the crowd was in another time demension. Absolutely incredible...i have never seen the kind of electricity in a audience like i did that night. Worcester was hot...the band was "on" full tilt. What a show!! |
| jessep123 30.04.2006 19:14 |
where do you download seattle from? |
| stateside fan 01.05.2006 09:00 |
why doesnt anyone mention Philadelphia?oh wait,i just did. |