Apparantly Freddie sang his bit at the beginning of November, not sure how true that it is but with Brian finishing the song it cant be too far off the mark
Freddie showed so much bravery just to be getting on with his life despite what was happening to him
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An Interview? Oh dont be ridiculous
mike hunt · Member since
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[b]mike hunt wrote: [/b]
a lot of dissing of brians guitar solo here....a bit surprised at that....The only thing I would have liked is if the solo was longer...I think it fit the song perfectly.
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Ditto. This solo is perfect in making atmosphere and mood.
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Exactly.....How about the solo in A winter's tale?....Love that one too.
dragon-fly · Member since
Love it.
I'd call it a "perfect sadness".
Matias Merçeauroix · Member since
Shitty solo. Very shitty.
Maybe Brian was listening to Led Zeppelin when he wrote that one.
Micrówave · Member since
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and I think your a Piece of shit....and your point?[/QUOTE]
To get opinions from people that actually know a thing or two about musical instruments.
You've shown your worth.
If you're so "lyrical", why don't you know the proper use of capital letters? Wait I already answered that!!!
john bodega · Member since
What I would like to hear is the guitarists of the thread to do their own solos. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]I'm not saying that to be snide or bitchy - I genuinely would like to know what people think a serviceable alternative would've been. Even a similar solo played through better gear? Elaborate, folks![/QUOTE]
The Real Wizard · Member since
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What I would like to hear is the guitarists of the thread to do their own solos.
I'm not saying that to be snide or bitchy - I genuinely would like to know what people think a serviceable alternative would've been. Even a similar solo played through better gear? Elaborate, folks!
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Ha... nice attempt at being subtle there. By "guitarists" I think you meant "guitarist."
As the old joke goes..
How many guitarists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Twelve. One to do it, and eleven to say they could do it better.
john bodega · Member since
How many guitarists does it take to change a lightbulb? [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]One, but you can bet he'll film himself doing it in his bedroom and then upload it to Youtube.[/QUOTE]
Matias Merçeauroix · Member since
But if it's Jimmy Page then he'd get electrocuted, fall on his back and break his spine. And cry in fetal position. And, obviously, failing to change the damn bulb.
And people (who don't know what to change a light bulb is) would give him a standing ovation and say he's the best light bulb changer ever.
The Real Wizard · Member since
While it wasn't the most technically brilliant light bulb change ever, the one-of-a-kind method of changing the light bulb and the unique way the light shone were unprecedented, and it inspired millions to change light bulbs themselves.
Meanwhile, a few people spent their lives trying to figure out how to change the light bulb 100x faster than Jimmy Page, and by doing so they completely missed the point.
Matias Merçeauroix · Member since
No.
7Innuendo7 · Member since
imho one of the best tunes on MIH. I don't mind the guitar solo -- the mood of the tune and expressive lyrics about confronting mortality and still searching for love -- maybe that's the theme in Freddie's best songs
john bodega · Member since
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Meanwhile, a few people spent their lives trying to figure out how to change the light bulb 100x faster than Jimmy Page, and by doing so they completely missed the point. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]Yeah, I'm down with that. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]I'm also fairly open minded as to what 'the point' is, though. If making music is just a hobby that someone pursues for their own personal development, then that's cool. I literally have no problem with it, but myself I think that music needs to be shared, and played live. Which is why I don't mind tribute bands. Music comes alive when it's being created (or recreated as the case may be). There aren't many better things in the world than playing songs to people and being told quite enthusiastically that they had a good night because of it. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]I couldn't give a dead monkey cunt about whether or not Jimmy Page was a good player. My opinion was that, averaged out over his career, he stunk pretty bad. I also know that he had his moments of competence, because I bothered to sift through the years instead of judging him by his worst examples. And I also know that he managed to please a lot of people with the music, which to me is the priority. No, I don't think there's an excuse for drug induced sloppiness. Yes, I would like to arrive at a point someday where at least the odd person might hear my playing and think it was great. Just because I think the top priority is to please the listener does not mean technical ability should go out the window.[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]But I think, if you've made people happy, then you've done alright. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]Also, what a lot of people tend to forget is that bands like The Beatles, or the Stones, or Led Zeppelin, are little four piece rock bands. They belong in pubs; or at least, that's where they cut their teeth. Revered albums and years of mythos can distort this somewhat but at the end of the day that's what they are - little bands. You're pretty much cursed in Page's position - even a proficient player would have a hard time living up to all of that hype. Taken in the context of a little rock band though, you wouldn't bat an eyelid at some of his flubs. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]Which is why I think Page really cops such a beating these days. A discerning listener hears him and asks themselves, "how the fuck did he get famous?". [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]They owe it to themselves to at least sample the stuff where he was playing competently - I won't say brilliantly, or greatly, but there ARE times when he did the job. This is not open for discussion, seriously... I've seen the 88 reunion, so I can tell shit when I hear it. I already know he stank after a point. But I also bothered to check on their back catalogue and he had his good moments. End of.[/QUOTE]
This is one of the few Queen songs, that should have remainded unreleased.
It's a song about a dying man, who actually dies while making this song. This is simply too private.
And should not become part of discussions like "but the solo could be better"...
Those involved could not really give their best. And I doubt that they really knew how to handle this extreme situation.
