if you met brian may, what would you ask him to sign?

notimeforlosers wrote: It is kinda ironic that Funky Horsie hates "Queen + Paul Rodgers" (not that I
like...) and gets so angry at Brian May but still have on his profile the following statement:

21/11/08 - saw Brian May live. Best night of my life.

Quite ironic and contradictory, huh?! haha

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Why is it contradictory?

I love his music, it makes me happy. As I only had one chance to see him live because I was a little boy when he came to argentina in 1992, I HAD to see him live.
I paid for my ticket so I could see him play the songs I like. Not because of Paul Rodgers or The Cosmos Rocks.

The guy and his music are two different things. I think he is an idiot but I like his music, what is so contradictory and ironic?

 I should hate Wagner too, even if I like his music?

Funky Horsie can you enlighten us as to why you think the good doctor is an idiot please.

To name one example, when he wrote on Kerry Ellis' album: "I've never been more proud of anything I've ever worked on".
Really? The same guy who played with Freddie Mercury when he brought The March of the Black Queen to the studio? The same guy who wrote The Prophet's Song and Teo Torriatte?

He can be proud of anything he fucking wants but COME ON!
You really have to be an idiot to say something like that.

And then there's, of course, when he praised Adam Lambert for 'Time for Miracles':

"I have to say I was completely blown away ... it's truly sensational. In fact it's so obviously a number one smash, any bookie would be mad to take bets on it. "

But then:
"I am not kidding. I'm not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists."

That "I-KNOW-WHAT-I'M-TALKING-ABOUT" attitude, I completely hated. The same guy who called Paul Rodgers to sing Queen songs... dear God.

And the undeniable fact that he's spent so much time writting shit on his soapbox but he doesn't even record a song. He doesn't even write one, we don't get news regarding anything that's musical...
It's all the same shit over and over again. He writes, he rants, he saves animals.
FUCK, DUDE, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!

What a waste of talent.

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To name one example, when he wrote on Kerry Ellis' album: "I've never been more proud of anything I've ever worked on".
Really? The same guy who played with Freddie Mercury when he brought The March of the Black Queen to the studio? The same guy who wrote The Prophet's Song and Teo Torriatte?

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You have no idea how artists "work". Fans are always living in the past, comparing each and everything.
Artists are living in the "now".
When they work on something new they are fully involved and enthusiastic. And everything else doesn't count. That's also the reason, why many can't remember when they did what. So you find quotes like that from many artists like Paul McCartney or David Bowie, being immensely proud on a new album that later turns out to be a flop. 

If artists were not like that, how could they go on creating new stuff after having a major success with one particular album or a band?

My you got some issues Funkie.

I already have his and the other 3 members autographs in two tour programs from the 70's. My prized possessions! BUT, if I were to meet him in person I'd have him sign my arm and then go have it tattoed on.

Soundfreak wrote: Quote:
To name one example, when he wrote on Kerry Ellis' album: "I've never been more proud of anything I've ever worked on".
Really? The same guy who played with Freddie Mercury when he brought The March of the Black Queen to the studio? The same guy who wrote The Prophet's Song and Teo Torriatte?

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You have no idea how artists "work". Fans are always living in the past, comparing each and everything.
Artists are living in the "now".
When they work on something new they are fully involved and enthusiastic. And everything else doesn't count. That's also the reason, why many can't remember when they did what. So you find quotes like that from many artists like Paul McCartney or David Bowie, being immensely proud on a new album that later turns out to be a flop. 

If artists were not like that, how could they go on creating new stuff after having a major success with one particular album or a band?
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You think so?

I found that awfully shocking, because he's not just saying it was great working with Kerry or whatever. He just said that was the best thing he's ever done, basically.

And it was also an unnecessary comment, as he had already said a lot of good things a few lines before that.

Yes I think so.

John Lennon once told a shocked George Martin, that he would like to re-record many of the Beatles' classics like "Strawberrry Fields" as they were not exactly as he wanted them to be.......

Artists are very difficult and sometimes live in a world of their own. They aren't necessarily their own best critics. Which can also be seen when it comes to live albums.....so many great recordings have been officially ruined by overdubs and edits....."Queen" are a good example for that too. All bootlegs are lightyears ahead compared to the "doctored" stuff on "Live killers" or "Live Magic" ....or Montreal....the Rainbow video....

But they don't do it with bad intentions, they have a different approach. They hear certain things in their head and when the recording turns out to be different, they start to change things and lose the magic of the live situation.....

I'd say " Listen love, it's not the fuckin 70's anymore. You've had your time in the sun. Now if you're going to be a stubborn cunt, and not release all the stuff in the vaults, then please sign all these bloody re-re -re -
-re-releases so I can flog them on ebay. You twat.    Anita..... tell him."

splicksplack wrote: I'd say " Listen love, it's not the fuckin 70's anymore. You've had your time in the sun. Now if you're going to be a stubborn cunt, and not release all the stuff in the vaults, then please sign all these bloody re-re -re -
-re-releases so I can flog them on ebay. You twat.    Anita..... tell him."
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Splick Spack, I was takin' a bath
moanin' on a Saturday night

I can just hear Bobby Darin singin it now lol

jazzy mercurois wrote: To name one example, when he wrote on Kerry Ellis' album: "I've never been more proud of anything I've ever worked on". Really? The same guy who played with Freddie Mercury when he brought The March of the Black Queen to the studio? The same guy who wrote The Prophet's Song and Teo Torriatte?

He can be proud of anything he fucking wants but COME ON!
You really have to be an idiot to say something like that.

And then there's, of course, when he praised Adam Lambert for 'Time for Miracles':

"I have to say I was completely blown away ... it's truly sensational. In fact it's so obviously a number one smash, any bookie would be mad to take bets on it. "

But then:
"I am not kidding. I'm not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists."

That "I-KNOW-WHAT-I'M-TALKING-ABOUT" attitude, I completely hated. The same guy who called Paul Rodgers to sing Queen songs... dear God.

And the undeniable fact that he's spent so much time writting shit on his soapbox but he doesn't even record a song. He doesn't even write one, we don't get news regarding anything that's musical...
It's all the same shit over and over again. He writes, he rants, he saves animals.
FUCK, DUDE, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!

What a waste of talent.

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What the hell have you been smokin' man? 

Please tell why saying he's proud of the Ellis album makes him an idiot?  Have you maybe taken the wrong interpretation of it?  Do you know how he *feels* about the album?  If that's how he feels, then that's a personal thing - it doesn't make him an idiot.

And what's wrong with liking Adam Lambert?  If everyone liked the same stuff, the world would be a boring place!  Personally, I can't stand Lambert, but if Brian loves him, that's fine.  He's entitled to have a his own taste and opinions.  Just because you don't agree doesn't make him an idiot.  Who's to say it's not you or I who are the idiots for not liking him?  Answer is we're not, as we are entitled to our opinions too.  But calling someone an idiot is not an opinion, it's a judgement, and that's two different things.  Btw, the "bookies would be mad" line is not him being a "know-all" either.  Again, it's his opinion, and if Lambert's vocals move him, fine.  People are affected by different things in different ways.  Don't like it?  Tough!  He does!

Moving on to the Paul Rodgers thing....again, why does this make him an idiot?  Freddie is not the be-all and end-all, you know.  And, hard as it may sound, Freddie's dead and gone.  Not to be forgotten, but gone all the same.  This is the sort of thing that really pisses me off about Queen fans.  Sure, Paul Rodgers is no Freddie, but that collaboration provided us with a service that we were all screaming out for.  We wanted Queen live, and that set-up provided the means.  We got it.  We also wanted new material.  We got it.  And what do you do?  Fucking moan and call Brian an idiot.  Why?  Because you don't like Paul Rodgers?  Fuck off. 

Finally, the soapbox.  If you don't like it, don't read it.  He doesn't *have* to make music on demand.  Not for you, not for me, not for anyone.  But especially not for you with that attitude.

And he could be doing worse things with his time than saving animals (a very worthy, admirable and commendable thing, btw) - he could be giving a fuck about your whining wee face.

Brian's a waste of talent?  A man who you've lauded for working with Freddie and writing stuff like Prophet's Song?  It doesn't make sense. 

Folk are right, you are contrary.

I was actually trying to think of something positive to say but I was faced with such an array of shit it couldn't be helped. 
Actually had a top day with my other half and an old friend. A few jars and tapas. Very happy thanks very much. 
I have a lot of questions for BHM.
Like "When Anita asked "Brian, are those your secretary's knickers hanging out of your fly?", did you hear the drum intro of Eastenders in your head?"or
"Is there any twinge of guilt about dragging Jer Bulsara out to say "Yes, Freddie loved Paul Rogers". Of course he did love, Paul fits right in with Liza or Aretha". or
"Kerry Ellis. Wearing a costume that shows off your tits and snatch compliments ones vocal and interpretation skills? Discuss."

splicksplack wrote: I was actually trying to think of something positive to say but I was faced with such an array of shit it couldn't be helped. 
Actually had a top day with my other half and an old friend. A few jars and tapas. Very happy thanks very much. 
I have a lot of questions for BHM.
Like "When Anita asked "Brian, are those your secretary's knickers hanging out of your fly?", did you hear the drum intro of Eastenders in your head?"or
"Is there any twinge of guilt about dragging Jer Bulsara out to say "Yes, Freddie loved Paul Rogers". Of course he did love, Paul fits right in with Liza or Aretha". or
"Kerry Ellis. Wearing a costume that shows off your tits and snatch compliments ones vocal and interpretation skills? Discuss." =============================================================================================

lol, glad someone's had a good day - after only 5 months of trading, I had to hand in my notice to the market management today.  The "I've ceased trading" letter goes to the IRS on monday.  Great.  Unless, of course, next week is a spectacular one and allows me to not only bank some cash but buy in some fresh stock as well.  Doubt it.   I have a unit at Scotland's largest indoor market, and sell collectable LPs, CDs, DVDs etc as well as new T-shirts, bags, lighters, posters, mugs and a whole load of other shit - and what have I mustered in 3 days?  £60.  Miserable fucking Parkhead cunts.  Back to the jobcentre!

Well, in the words of the Mother Abyss from The Sound Of Music. "When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window".

I don't believe in God but it still sounds nice. Good luck.

splicksplack wrote: Well, in the words of the Mother Abyss from The Sound Of Music. "When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window".

I don't believe in God but it still sounds nice. Good luck.
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Thanks mate, appreciated.