Queen Extravaganza

Hopefully we'll get a good recording from one of the dates.

This is awesome stuff!

Looks great. Didn't like that TMOTBQ, mind.

bokkepoot wrote:
March of the black Queen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1yD9LOoOQ

Yikes, a bit pitchy. Not that I could do any better..

Another Roger (re) wrote:
Bohemian Rhapsody montreal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4AWAL9R3II

Now this is incredible.

Raffy wrote:
The 3 videos posted here are very impressive... incredible job, all renditions of the songs were very professional but with a slight personal touch which is always welcomed in a tribute band ;) My personal favourite owever was "Under Pressure"... stunning version and the combination of Jeff and Marc voices is superb! And I cannot wait to see and hear Marc Martel rendition of songs like:
- You Take My Breath Away
- Save Me
- Who Wants To Live Forever
- In The Lap Of The Gods
- In The Lap Of The Gods...revisited
which are very suitable for his voice timbre (reminds me a lot of 1977-1982 Freddie's)...
BTW: where is Spread Your Wings? Otherwise perfect setlist ;)

I've also forgot all the songs they could have chosen from 1986+ albums... none of them was in the setlist... why?

Maybe they want to cover only the "live period" of Queen (1970-1986)

wow before I was rolling my eyes when Roger announced this Extravaganza, but have to admit this is a awesome show. Great song selection.

99jaystang wrote:
wow before I was rolling my eyes when Roger announced this Extravaganza, but have to admit this is a awesome show. Great song selection.

So did I, and so do I.

From the few clips I have seen so far this my verdict:
- Its fantastic when Marc Martel sings
- The band plays well together, and will probably gel and develop even further as they keep playing live.
- Soto is good for backup, and he does a great David Bowie in Under Pressure.
- Espinoza sings quite well, but she should be relegated to backing vocals, or probably sing the odd song. She should not interfier in Martels songs. Girls isnt right for Queensongs in my opinion.
- The guitarists does a fine job. They should cut out the theatrics though. Tossing the guitar in the air do not add to the show. They might think that, but it doesnt. ;)
- I havent seen or heard enough of the drummer yet. But it sounded like he did a good version of "I'm in love with my car".
Thats all I have so far. :)

Raffy wrote:
1986+ albums... none of them was in the setlist... why?

Yes, with so many rarities, bring in "Was it all worth it" at last!

djcamper wrote:
Yes, with so many rarities, bring in "Was it all worth it" at last!

That's precisely my point: imagine after the line "When the hurly burly's done" and before the solo the band stops... 2 seconds of silence... Bri & Rog enter on the stage, Marc Martel presents them then they continue the song all together... spine chilling... it would be the ultimate live experience!

Another Roger (re) wrote:
Under Pressure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9au9iUDRBs&feature=player_embedded

actually this is pretty nice...

Another Roger (re) wrote:

MadTheSwine73 wrote:
The show was amazing.

Is it possible to get a longer review from you? :)

By the end of the week I should post a review :)

So I guess we now know who's the real quality control on the Queen camp. Mr. Taylor none the less.

I've said before about my lack of confidence in the show, but now I'm officially convinced that it will be a good show. It doesn't seem like anyone has been going and straight-up saying that the show was bad or disappointing, which is great for a site like QueenZone where unnecessary negativity is injected into everything. Some very informative reviews here. If the bit about playing Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon is true, then I especially can't wait to here that little number performed, as well as other more powerful numbers that I'm sure he'll be able to do some justice to. Did Queen even actually play LoaSA live?

Seeing it on Thursday in Detroit, as well as GregSynth. Should be great! :)