Has anyone learned anything from a Queen song (Or solo, or interview) that they wouldn't otherwise know?
Two things come to mind:
In "Bad Attitude," Roger sings, "...get a grip on my verisimilitude." I would have never known what that word was had I not heard it and looked it up.
From Brian's soapbox, I learned what apogee(highest point of something or the point at which the sun is furthest from the Earth) means.
And I cannot even begin to recount all the British slang I've learned from them.
Anyone else?
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the word "harmony" in this meaning
there can be overdubs on "live" recordings and nobody complains
Bob Harris
The Old Grey Whistle Test
bands used to record BBC sessions
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Brandon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
In "Bad Attitude," Roger sings, "...get a grip on my verisimilitude." I would have never known what that word was had I not heard it and looked it up.[/QUOTE]
what the hell does "Self-perpetuating a parahumanoidarianised" mean? I think Roger & Brian smoked something they shouldn't have when they wrote the lyrics for "Machines"
In "Bad Attitude," Roger sings, "...get a grip on my verisimilitude." I would have never known what that word was had I not heard it and looked it up.[/QUOTE]
what the hell does "Self-perpetuating a parahumanoidarianised" mean? I think Roger & Brian smoked something they shouldn't have when they wrote the lyrics for "Machines"
I am sure it was mentioned that it means "Eternal Robot" or something like that.
"Fuck today, it's tomorrow." - Freddie Mercury
I can honestly admit I have taken his word for it. Whatever goes wrong today, just try better the following day. A simple yet wise statement.
I can honestly admit I have taken his word for it. Whatever goes wrong today, just try better the following day. A simple yet wise statement.
I learned if I tried suicide I wouldn't like it.
Also that I shouldn't drink and drive my car.
Good advice really.
Also that I shouldn't drink and drive my car.
Good advice really.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=black>steve wrote: [/QUOTENAME]"Fuck today, it's tomorrow." - Freddie Mercury
I can honestly admit I have taken his word for it. Whatever goes wrong today, just try better the following day. A simple yet wise statement.[/QUOTE]
Yeah. That's my personal favourite quote of Freddie =)
I can honestly admit I have taken his word for it. Whatever goes wrong today, just try better the following day. A simple yet wise statement.[/QUOTE]
Yeah. That's my personal favourite quote of Freddie =)
Fat Bottomed girls make the rocking world go round
I learned who was lady Godiva.
Wow, thank you for this quote!! Didn't know Freddie told that.
And wow, there is really such a word as "verisimilitude"!! AMAZING
And yes of course the slang!! And did you notice Freddie used to say "for some particular reason I don't quite know whY??"
Wow, thank you for this quote!! Didn't know Freddie told that.
And wow, there is really such a word as "verisimilitude"!! AMAZING
And yes of course the slang!! And did you notice Freddie used to say "for some particular reason I don't quite know whY??"
I learned that it's okay to be in love with my car.
I learned that John Deacon's haircut can determine the year of an event easier than carbon dating can.
I learned that saying "Fuck off!" to thousands of people can be a form of endearment.
I learned that John Deacon's haircut can determine the year of an event easier than carbon dating can.
I learned that saying "Fuck off!" to thousands of people can be a form of endearment.
I learned about Montserrat Caballe.
Monserrat Caballe is an amazing soprano.
I learned what nodules were.
I learned all I could about AIDS... :P
I learned what nodules were.
I learned all I could about AIDS... :P
We wouldn't know Queen without Queen.
I had to find what syphilis was.
As well as a monochrome duplex.
Oh, and I found out that, if you think about it...music's really for the ears.
As well as a monochrome duplex.
Oh, and I found out that, if you think about it...music's really for the ears.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]eiddref wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Oh, and I found out that, if you think about it...music's really for the ears.
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I understand where you're coming from, but I would like to argue that music is not just for the ears but for other senses as well. Did you ever hear a chord change that you found strikingly beautiful, or quite haunting, and then feel a shiver travel down your spine? Or, in some instances, perhaps the hair on your back stands straight up upon listening to something frightening? Furthermore, as much as music is for the ears, it also acts as a stress reliever mentally. Yes, you listen through your ears, but emotionally it is a powerful tool; hence Music Therapy. Just so you know, I'm not arguing with you. I recall Roger Taylor saying what you said in a television interview in regards to the Radio Ga Ga music video.
Oh, and I found out that, if you think about it...music's really for the ears.
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I understand where you're coming from, but I would like to argue that music is not just for the ears but for other senses as well. Did you ever hear a chord change that you found strikingly beautiful, or quite haunting, and then feel a shiver travel down your spine? Or, in some instances, perhaps the hair on your back stands straight up upon listening to something frightening? Furthermore, as much as music is for the ears, it also acts as a stress reliever mentally. Yes, you listen through your ears, but emotionally it is a powerful tool; hence Music Therapy. Just so you know, I'm not arguing with you. I recall Roger Taylor saying what you said in a television interview in regards to the Radio Ga Ga music video.