[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
Or maybe it's just a small minority of Queen fans who are against the whole thing because they refuse to let Brian and Roger evolve into different directions.
The tens of thousands of people who have seen the band don't seem to have too much issue with it ![/QUOTE]
I don't begrudge Brian and Roger for continuing on and following their passion. I don't have anything bad to say about Q+AL, but as I said, I would be very disappointed if that prevents Marc from working with the pair. I think it would be a lost opportunity.
The thing is now, with the apparent success of Q+AL, it would be difficult to part ways and do something with MM, and you would get a lashing from the AL fans who are well organized on the net, don't underestimate their tenacity.
To summarize my sentiments re: MM and AL, England Dan & John Ford Coley sang it best,
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
The tens of thousands of people who have seen the band don't seem to have too much issue with it ![/QUOTE]
I've heard that point before, lol. Something about tens of thousands who can't go wrong. As for Brian and Roger, I think they chose the singer, that can at least hit the right notes (which he does, the other question how exactly he's doing it), but more importantly the fact that he is insanely popular right now, with the guaranteed audience, buying tickets to every show he's on like crazy. In other words "this guy is the money". Many people look forward to the actual show, stage flash, a ridiculous "sex appeal" factor or anything, that is not related to the actual vocals and musical performances. That's fine, Adam is their fella for sure. Although I don't think there's been much consideration about how exactly the guy will sound in respect of Queen's legacy. While Lambert's decent, I can't shake off the feeling I'm watching the Queen Week on American Idol or an episode of Glee (without the autotune).
Yep, people like me who prefer "the legacy sound", comparing to the roaring army of AL-lovers, obviously are minority. Not exactly a fabulous minority, but still very proud one. ;)
[QUOTE] [b]pipijolk wrote:[/b]
To summarize my sentiments re: MM and AL, England Dan & John Ford Coley sang it best[/QUOTE]
Man, that is one sad song! I never heard it before but it echoes my sentiments too.
The first single from MM's upcoming EP (which was released just before the QE tour started) has been pulled from iTunes and Amazon. Apparently it's going to be re-released under a label. I wonder which label signed him. I will do a spit-take if it's Hollywood Records. ;-)
"The tens of thousands of people who have seen the band don't seem to have too much issue with it"
That's meaningless, though. If they supported child labour, would their opinion still be worth anything?
(Before anyone says it, Adam Lambert is worse than child labour).
I don't have to see AL live to rethink what my ears/eyes tell me is true. I never saw Queen live back in the day but the videos, recordings and even the crappiest of youtube vids show the brilliance. Even the less than great vids of QE on youtube are good, one can hear/see it was a good show. AL is just not what I want to see or hear, nor is Justin Beiber and he has tens of thousands of fans. You can add all sorts of flash to a show and some good sounds interjected and hype up thousands of people, doesn't mean there's an ounce of brilliance to it. ugh.
The 'thousands of people can't be wrong!' argument is a laugh, because those same thousand people will be wrong whenever it suits the person bringing it up. It's nebulous, pointless, illogical and unreliable.
[QUOTE] [b]Zebonka12 wrote:[/b]
The 'thousands of people can't be wrong!' argument is a laugh, because those same thousand people will be wrong whenever it suits the person bringing it up. It's nebulous, pointless, illogical and unreliable.[/QUOTE]
Yes, pointless. However, there are plenty of sheeple on this earth.
So I take it Marc is working on a solo effort away from Downhere? I would guess this will cause a bunch of friction in the Downhere band. I feel Downhere has run its course and Marc should be cultivating new oppertunities. I am not confident that QE will continue.
Man talk about sound legacy you just can't get much better than:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktjI0U7pnpw
[QUOTE] [b]unrauv1 wrote:[/b]
Man talk about sound legacy you just can't get much better than:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktjI0U7pnpw[/QUOTE]
Very true. I would pay triple or more to see them again and wow, if they would do more early Queen. Hammer to Fall, Liar, Millionaire Waltz. I would travel and pay far more than I did. That legacy Queen sound is hard to beat. I don't even really care about all the "flash" surrounding it. I sat during this concert and at times closed my eyes.
I share the sentiment, re: QE. If Queen + AL were on tour concurrently with Queen Extravaganza, I would opt to see QE to be immersed with the old Queen sound. I am not impressed with theatrics as much as I am with the 'sound vibe' that moves you inside and out, where you can close your eyes and lose yourself in the music. Glambert, Gaga and all the pop-star attention seekers don't impress me with that choice of self-promotion, but that's just me and I know a lot of people love to drink that up.
[QUOTE] [b]unrauv1 wrote:[/b]
So I take it Marc is working on a solo effort away from Downhere? I would guess this will cause a bunch of friction in the Downhere band. I feel Downhere has run its course and Marc should be cultivating new oppertunities. I am not confident that QE will continue.[/QUOTE]
No friction. One of the bandmembers had a new baby this spring and wanted to spend more time with his family, so the band's not touring as much this year as in the past. The solo project is just something to do with the extra downtime. He auditioned for QE for the same reason.
Anyone who utterly despises AL's voice will not find him palatable in any format. For me, he's fine in small doses and annoying in large. So I would go to Q+AL because he wouldn't be singing the entire time and the spectacle of the live show would help to distract if his voice becomes annoying.
How about QE opening for Q+AL on a North American tour? Since Q+AL would do mostly greatest hits, and they wouldn't want a crossover in the set lists, then QE would do more of the lesser known songs. I'd be down with that! haha
Ok Ambassador Adam, heh, I'll bite. I would do that as long as QE goes on first and shows AL how its done. Stupid me, of course the lesser of the two bands goes on first! Then, I either exit or might stay if there's enough alcohol (for which I rarely drink) and I have a shuttle or cab waiting after.
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[b]unrauv1 wrote: [/b] So I take it Marc is working on a solo effort away from Downhere? I would guess this will cause a bunch of friction in the Downhere band. I feel Downhere has run its course and Marc should be cultivating new oppertunities. I am not confident that QE will continue.[/QUOTE]
Apparently, Downhere boys always were and still are his close friends and buddies. If Roger decides to arrange second QE leg, then Marc will do fall tour with Extravaganza and that's it. It's not like Marc's gonna suddenly blow up like a superstar in early 2013, the viral fame is fading away already. Even if he is busy with his solo stuff I'm sure he'd always be there for his friends. He is not a lead singer in the band, after all, I think Jason is co-songwriter and co-singer in the band. They will go on just fine, releasing new CDs and performing live gigs all around the country. His solo works will probably achieve some recognition, to say the least. Of course, not anywhere near seven million listeners on YT and screaming choir of devoted fans (Lambert-level). All I know, that I will enjoy the hell out of his goddamn voice as long as I'm around.
Just one little advice for Marc: for the love of Angry God, don't you give your first solo CD title "Mr. Bad Guy". It WILL tank, make no mistake, lol :-P
