Marc Martel performing with Brian & Roger at the Freddie for a Day benefit

And if Brian's quote is true, does that mean he was being purposely disrespectful to Freddie when he happily performed with Martel (to increase his bank balance rather than for charity) on American Idol? If you did day it Brian, it's a bit bloody late to use that as an excuse!

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And if Brian's quote is true, does that mean he was being purposely disrespectful to Freddie when he happily performed with Martel (to increase his bank balance rather than for charity) on American Idol? If you did day it Brian, it's a bit bloody late to use that as an excuse! [/QUOTE]

Thinking of it now. When Brian came on stage at American Idol Martel sat down by the piano and let Jeff and Yvan sing. Coinsidence?

I know all the Brian bashers are frothing at the mouth, but let's wait for an actual quote before jumping to pre-conceived conclusions.

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Thinking of it now. When Brian came on stage at American Idol Martel sat down by the piano and let Jeff and Yvan sing. Coinsidence?
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Coincidence. On the QE tour, he also goes to the piano when the group busts into the It's Late ending (where Jeff & Yvan sing), so that's just how the song is staged.

Perhaps Brian thinks Martel is too close to being a replacement for Fred as Martel plays in a tribute band whereas all the other collaborations have been "Queen plus" i.e. the lead singer is not replacing Fred. It's a fine and slightly bizarre distinction though and it's also very disappointing as Martel is about as good as I've heard singing Queen songs post-Fred.Maybe when the Queen Extravaganza is finished Brian might have a change of heart. To be honest though, I'm almost past caring.

"I know all the Brian bashers are frothing at the mouth"

*shrug* I'm as big a Brian fan as they come, but I would definitely find it to be a dick move for him to shaft Martel by not performing with him. The kid's earned it.

I would like to see this supposed quote of Brian's, though. I haven't actually seen him mention any of this anywhere.

The whole thing bugs me though. There's almost an 'open mic night' approach to the Q+AL shows - not only did they have a shite lead singer, but they kept having these very below par guest singers coming on (the X-Factor guy? Was I the only one who was wondering if he was hallucinating during that?). Time for Brian to swallow his pride and give Marc a shot.

I have a feeling you will not find the quote, and I am sure Brian will not own to it. Queen is his and Rogers gig, I am sure they didn't expect Extravaganza to be as good as it is or to find someone who can really channel Freddie so effortlessly. Lets just hope QE will continue and Marc can get some traction for his own career.
Maybe its just too emotionally difficult for Brian to be on a stage and hear what we hear. He would be playing and thinking of his friend Freddie and then look and see Marc. Songs like LOML would be impossible for Brian to do with Marc I think.

I continue to have very mixed emotions with regard to all of it. I don't know Brian personally so can't say what he feels/thinks. One can't help but wish for and be excited about the possibility of Q + MM. I'm not sure why they wouldn't want to recreate the sound as close to original as possible, makes zero sense to me.

Marc Martel seems to really respect the music along with that he would respect Brian and Roger and not upstage them. He ISN'T Freddie, can never be, doesn't try to impersonate. Z said it, he really has earned a tour with them.

the man from zanzibar is trolling....

Oh, Jesus. I already told my girlfriend that Brian said that.

Now I have to tell her that was just someone trolling? :|

Found this, not a mention of Marc nor is Roger seen..?

http://music.uk.msn.com/features/brian-may-rocks-out-with-freddie-mercurys-mum-at-fundraising-dinner#image=8

"the man from zanzibar is trolling"

With or without the quote, I still think a golden opportunity is being pissed down the drain by not doing some serious gigs with Martel.

As far as I can see, they completely disrespect Marc and with zero reason. He is actually too good for them. If I were any more frustrated about it I'd probably need therapy! lol

Sadly, it's probably a genuine concern for Brian - QE has proven to be a much more entertaining band than recent incarnations of Queen.

I really don't understand Brian's logic.
Unless he feels Roger's QE project is just another bad Queen tribute band not worthy of Freddie and so like all the other below par ones spoiling Queen'sand Freddie's Musical legacy-
BECAUSE***
This was THE one MAIN reason Roger gave for wanting to form QE in the first place!
to have Queen's music played the way it should be. Properly and with their oversight so it does not spoil their musical legacy.
And the very concept of Freddie for a day, contradicts Brian's reasoning in the first place! for it consists of people donning pretend mustaches play acting that they are Freddie Mercury.
So i really think that Brian should not let what is bothering his conscience bother him. For plainly and on the contrary , Marc singing Queen with Queen honors Freddie!
More than anything, for his voice is truly wonderful and worthy of Freddie's songs.