[QUOTE] [b]Man from Zanzibar wrote:[/b]
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[/QUOTE]
No no no. Mr. Bad Guy doesn't suit a Christian rocker. So how about... Mr. Good Guy? :-P
[QUOTE] [b]Missreclusive wrote:[/b]
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. [/QUOTE]
Just use the intermission between acts to get as tipsy as you need in order to last until the part of the set with just Brian and Roger starts. ;-)
Speaking of unlikely scenarios. There's a quote from an old Doctor Who TV movie where the Doctor says, "I love humans. Always finding patterns in things that aren't there."
So I was reading the thread about Roger's solo album. I wasn't familiar with Roger's solo work so I fire up Google and find cover art for The Unblinking Eye, which seemed vaguely familiar. Then I remember that back on June 12, MM posted this pic on his Facebook page with no explanation. At the time I thought that was random. Now MM has a solo EP supposedly coming out this year. And after several years, Roger says his solo album is finally being released this November. Coincidence??? Or collaboration in the works??? :D
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[b]AdamMethos wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]Man from Zanzibar wrote:[/b]
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[/QUOTE]
No no no. Mr. Bad Guy doesn't suit a Christian rocker. So how about... Mr. Good Guy? :-P[/QUOTE]
Well, the solo thing isn't Christian-themed, as far as I know. Of course I doubt Marc would go bananas and do something R. Kelly would do, huehuehue :D. I bet Martel would love the original title Freddie wanted to put on his solo album, he he. Oops, sorry, Marc-boy, there is "Made in Heaven" by Queen and it is not going anywhere.
Yeah, I don't think it will be explicitly Christian. But I'm sure there won't be anything in it that contradicts Christian values either.
[QUOTE] [b]AdamMethos wrote:[/b]
Yeah, I don't think it will be explicitly Christian. But I'm sure there won't be anything in it that contradicts Christian values either.
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Interesting connection and train of thought with regard to the picture. I doubt that Roger is done with MM or QE. Is there anything written out there with regards to his thoughts about the AL collaboration? Seems to me it's all about Brian, even the setlist appears to be mostly about him.
Off topic, the Illustrated lyrics book seems to be more about Brian and Roger. I could go into detail but wont, wondered if anyone else would notice it. I admit to being a fan of Queen for quite sometime but not having gone deeper than simply enjoying the music and mostly the "hits" until the past 3 years.
WHOA!!!! Talk about speaking too soon. Marc's band Downhere is retiring as an active touring band!!! Roger, do you hear that? ;-)
Post from their website:
http://dhposts.com/#501
Hello friends,
It is with many memories and deep feelings that we relay to you the decision we have made over the course of the last year. January 1st 2013 will mark the end of our traveling ministry for the foreseeable future.
It has become very clear to us that this chapter of our journey, initiated by God, is drawing to a close. While we mourn the end of this season we also celebrate over a decade of ministry. It has been hard work and our families have paid a big price. The friends, songs, experiences, and lives changed as a result of hearing the truth of God's love have sustained us through many years and miles.
For those of you who know us well, you know that this is not a band break up. In fact, we are open to playing a select few shows or events in the future. After many years and miles spent together we have become a band of brothers who love each other dearly. There is not one single variable that has initiated this change; rather it would seem the same sovereign hand that has guided us together for this season is now leading us in different directions. We are grateful for the role you have played in our lives. Your encouragement and support over the years has carried us through thick and thin.
We have always wanted to finish well. We believe that means finishing together, as a band... and that is what we are going to do. We are working on setting up a few wrap-up shows this fall - more information will be forthcoming as things get solidified.
Sincerely,
Jason, Marc, Glenn, & Jeremy
Good spotting AM. Wouldn't have predicted that. They've crafted a lovely statement that their fans can feel good about, though the backstory may be a little more interesting.
Before Marc went out with QE a handful of churches cancelled bookings because of perceived unchristian whatever. Who knows how these hardliners think. It would be fascinating to know if even more backed off as the tour unfolded. They have a pretty light schedule as it stands.
[QUOTE] [b]AdamMethos wrote:[/b]
WHOA!!!! Talk about speaking too soon. Marc's band Downhere is retiring as an active touring band!!! Roger, do you hear that? ;-)
Aha! Well, truely it has to be hard for them, having been together for so long. My opinion is, Brian and Roger simply have to have experienced and seen QE for what it was/is. I'm so hoping for something special using all that glorious QE talent. I know AL fans will want to toss but my opinion is that QE performed Queen music far better than remaining Queen and most especially Q+AL. I know I'm a broken record here.
[QUOTE] [b]GratefulFan wrote:[/b]
Good spotting AM. Wouldn't have predicted that. They've crafted a lovely statement that their fans can feel good about, though the backstory may be a little more interesting.
Before Marc went out with QE a handful of churches cancelled bookings because of perceived unchristian whatever. Who knows how these hardliners think. It would be fascinating to know if even more backed off as the tour unfolded. They have a pretty light schedule as it stands. [/QUOTE]
As QE progressed through the tour, I saw how MM changed and grew more and more into it. He appeared to be having a great time. Not sure how the QE tour helped him as a solo artist but I wouldn't think it hurt him. If I knew where to write, I'd do it to encourage him.
[QUOTE] [b]GratefulFan wrote:[/b]
Before Marc went out with QE a handful of churches cancelled bookings because of perceived unchristian whatever. Who knows how these hardliners think. It would be fascinating to know if even more backed off as the tour unfolded. They have a pretty light schedule as it stands.[/QUOTE]
I can't remember where the exact post is, but a while back someone on Downhere's messageboard said that after Marc won QE, the band stopped booking new gigs until they found out what dates QE would be needing Marc for. Also one of the band members just had a new baby in the spring and wants to spend more time with his family. So the light schedule is probably a combination of those two things.
[QUOTE] [b]GratefulFan wrote:[/b]
Good spotting AM. Wouldn't have predicted that. They've crafted a lovely statement that their fans can feel good about, though the backstory may be a little more interesting.
Before Marc went out with QE a handful of churches cancelled bookings because of perceived unchristian whatever. Who knows how these hardliners think. It would be fascinating to know if even more backed off as the tour unfolded. They have a pretty light schedule as it stands. [/QUOTE]
Yeah, he did comment on how some churches cancelled their shows because of Marc's stepping out and doing QE. He compared the reaction to Amy Grant recording secular music and alienating some people.
The hard-core fundamentalists of, mainly, the Mid-West and South can be strict and intolerant, quite unlike the basic tenets of Christianity. But, alas, you can find hard-core stubborn fundamentalists in just about every corner of life's interests.
Also, it had to be grueling to drive around thousands of miles in a Tour Van spanning a decade of touring. That is a grind on one's family life. Easy to do when you're in your twenties, not so much fun in your 30s.
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[b]Missreclusive wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]GratefulFan wrote:[/b]
Good spotting AM. Wouldn't have predicted that. They've crafted a lovely statement that their fans can feel good about, though the backstory may be a little more interesting.
Before Marc went out with QE a handful of churches cancelled bookings because of perceived unchristian whatever. Who knows how these hardliners think. It would be fascinating to know if even more backed off as the tour unfolded. They have a pretty light schedule as it stands. [/QUOTE]
As QE progressed through the tour, I saw how MM changed and grew more and more into it. He appeared to be having a great time. Not sure how the QE tour helped him as a solo artist but I wouldn't think it hurt him. If I knew where to write, I'd do it to encourage him.[/QUOTE]
Marc has a twitter account and a Facebook page where you could drop a comment or two.
From the first concert Downhere did after Marc won QE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OWVmVGrFYk
They talk about Marc's QE audition experience in the intro to STL. Looking back at it now, it looks like they were starting to get the sense that it was the beginning of the end.
Sure sounds that way to me. I had missed this one, thx.
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[b]AdamMethos wrote: [/b] Yeah, I don't think it will be explicitly Christian. But I'm sure there won't be anything in it that contradicts Christian values either.[/QUOTE]
Oh, totally. I mean, every person has its own philosophy and way of seeing things in life. If Marc's going to write personal and sincere lyrics and don't just try to please the current "mainstream" ways, good for him.
Have you guys heard the Downhere song Breaking Me Down? I found this vid of the live version and it now tops my list for most Freddie-ish vocals in a Downhere song. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoqsNWi9m2Y
