Yep, Danny is a fine bass player, listen to the some of the Blue Oyster Cult to know his musical background. Not similar to Queen music, but interesting prog rock, one of those bands who would have benefited from more exposure in my opinion.
Still a hired musician but I wonder if a second Queen + Paul Rodgers studio album was made if he will be hired or a full member of the band. To me, the second solution could be great, even if I'm not convinced he can write songs in the Queen mood, it seems he can very well play them this way... Definitely a great addition to the Queen live, wonder what it would do in studio... I would be ready for that !
Regards,
Olivier,
France.
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I can't understand the premise of Brian or Paul or Roger playing bass in the studio when they already play with a guy live.
It's stupid. They aren't bass players! They can probably play servicable bass, but they aren't bass players. There's a difference.
It's stupid. They aren't bass players! They can probably play servicable bass, but they aren't bass players. There's a difference.
Nice guy, genuinely. Whipped his ass for about a half hour when I did a gig with BOC and Cheap Trick. I don't even think I mentioned his BOC job... but he didn't seem to mind at all. Gave me a few details about this year as well.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Nice guy, genuinely. Whipped his ass for about a half hour when I did a gig with BOC and Cheap Trick. I don't even think I mentioned his BOC job... but he didn't seem to mind at all. Gave me a few details about this year as well.[/QUOTE]
YOU did a gig with BOC and Cheap Trick ? Who are you ?
YOU did a gig with BOC and Cheap Trick ? Who are you ?
Just a hired gun in the right place at the right time...
I have nothing against Mr Miranda. He seems like a friendly and down to earth person. He plays good live.
To be honest, I really didn't really miss the 'presence' of John when I saw Q+PR two years ago.
Danny is a fine musician indeed, and he certainly knows when to let himself shine in the spotlight at the right moments (Dragon Attack anyone?) during live shows.
At least, we have a live bassist with Queen who actually DOES sing backing with them :P
Not that that needs mentioning xD
Danny is a fine musician indeed, and he certainly knows when to let himself shine in the spotlight at the right moments (Dragon Attack anyone?) during live shows.
At least, we have a live bassist with Queen who actually DOES sing backing with them :P
Not that that needs mentioning xD
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I can't understand the premise of Brian or Paul or Roger playing bass in the studio when they already play with a guy live.
It's stupid. They aren't bass players! They can probably play servicable bass, but they aren't bass players. There's a difference.[/QUOTE]
I agree absolutely; there is a huge difference betwee being a bassist or bass player, and just playing the bass. Even on the new version of Say It's Not True I was shocked at the lack of the bass being used as an instrument to be listened to and admired to in it's own right (apart from being used to hold everything together_. The bass on that is simply used to mark time and signify the changes in chords etc..
It's only now that Im really appreciating the work that John did (Brian recently referred to his playing as having a lyrical quality) - listen to Millionaire's Waltz, You and I (well, all of ADATR actually), Jealousy, Death On Two Legs, Play The Game, All Dead All Dead etc... and marvel at the taste, delicacy and skill of his playing.
Very rarely a mistake live too!!
It's stupid. They aren't bass players! They can probably play servicable bass, but they aren't bass players. There's a difference.[/QUOTE]
I agree absolutely; there is a huge difference betwee being a bassist or bass player, and just playing the bass. Even on the new version of Say It's Not True I was shocked at the lack of the bass being used as an instrument to be listened to and admired to in it's own right (apart from being used to hold everything together_. The bass on that is simply used to mark time and signify the changes in chords etc..
It's only now that Im really appreciating the work that John did (Brian recently referred to his playing as having a lyrical quality) - listen to Millionaire's Waltz, You and I (well, all of ADATR actually), Jealousy, Death On Two Legs, Play The Game, All Dead All Dead etc... and marvel at the taste, delicacy and skill of his playing.
Very rarely a mistake live too!!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]gnomo wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]YourValentine wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Danny Miranda seems to be a genuinelly nice and friendly person who could not believe his luck when he was touring with Brian, Roger and PR in 2005/06. On the tour he won the hearts of the Queen fans with his unassuming friendly attitude. He seemed to have just as much fun as the fans. [/QUOTE]
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Fenderek wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Very friendly, seemed genuinely happy to be there, no arrogance, no showing off, no posing... just honest musician, doing his job and enjoying the hell of of it... [/QUOTE]Totally agree with both, I really like the guy. Musically speaking, of course he doesn't even try to equal John's clean, round and bouncy sound, but to my ear, FWLIW, he always did a very fine job.[/QUOTE]
Agree with all of you! And hes such a friendly guy.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Fenderek wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Very friendly, seemed genuinely happy to be there, no arrogance, no showing off, no posing... just honest musician, doing his job and enjoying the hell of of it... [/QUOTE]Totally agree with both, I really like the guy. Musically speaking, of course he doesn't even try to equal John's clean, round and bouncy sound, but to my ear, FWLIW, he always did a very fine job.[/QUOTE]
Agree with all of you! And hes such a friendly guy.
Yeh, a nice chap!