Brian May mentions "Made in Heaven 2" being worked on

digital studio technology is lightyears ahead of what it was when they did the work on MIH... piecing together parts and/or creating a complete track from an incomplete demo wouldn't be nearly the tedious chore it was for the guys in the early 90's... that gives me a glimmer of hope as well

My immediate thought when Brian mentioned that "from the outside" track was "Love Kills" - both of whose released versions I love. I didn't know there was Queen involvement in the original (other than Freddie's).

I don't think it's a technology issue, but source material issue. All the technology in the world can't make something from nothing. In this case, there are only a few lines in a track like "Robbery":

There's been a robbery
Who done it?
They got away scot free
What a dirty job
Round up the usual suspects
Ba, da, da, da, da, dah
Ba, da, da, da, da

Or "Secret Fantasy"...

Ah
Oooh-oo-oooh

My fantasy
My fantasy

Oooooooh
Gives me pleasure
Gives me pleasure
Oooh-oo-oooh
My secret fantasy
Ooh-oo-ooh, ooh-oo-ooh

My fantasy

Yeah
(Fantasy) gives me pleasure
Gives me pleasure
Do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Ha

Ahh
Ah, ah, ahhh
Ah, ah, ahhh, ahh, ahh, ahh
Oooh, yeah, yeah
Fantasy
It's my fantasy
It's my fantasy (secret fantasy), fantasy

Oooh-ooh, oooh-ooh

Now, there may well be other takes with additional vocals to use, but I'm not holding my breath. And I'm not trying to kill anyone's glimmers of hope, I just think they'll focus their energy on tracks in a state closer to completion. I also think it's entirely possible there are tracks we don't yet know about with a greater amount of Freddie vocals on them, more for Brian and Roger (and hopefully John) to work on. Maybe there are only two other complete-able things beyond the five I listed. Maybe there are four or five more. I wouldn't have thought it likely, but Brian talking about another MIH-style album does give me hope.

And I would not be opposed to a couple new tracks by Brian and Roger (and hopefully John) to fill out the album. Roger did just finish a solo album, so maybe it crossed his mind, too.

Here's a question: Where would people stand on a remixing, re-recording or "updating" of "No One But You"? If they decided to close this hypothetical album with a new version of that, would there be objections?

[QUOTE] [b]rhyeking wrote:[/b]

Here's a question: Where would people stand on a remixing, re-recording or "updating" of "No One But You"? If they decided to close this hypothetical album with a new version of that, would there be objections? [/QUOTE]

I don't think it needs remixing in any way, and certainly wouldn't want to see this, of all the tracks, re-recorded; it was the 'final' farewell from all three of them to Freddie, and to re-record it (which would presumably remove John's contribution) would be uncalled for and unnecessary, in my opinion.

[QUOTE] [b]rhyeking wrote:[/b]

Here's a question: Where would people stand on a remixing, re-recording or "updating" of "No One But You"? If they decided to close this hypothetical album with a new version of that, would there be objections? [/QUOTE]

I certainly hope not. It's perfect as it is.

Seeing these track listings mostly comprised of songs that were barely started is quite silly. There is so much stuff we've never heard of. From the 1970s (Queen's most creatively prolific period), we have heard a grand total of two unreleased songs. There are a ton more, no doubt about it.

Wait a minute... In the interview Brian mentions that they need to cope with MJ's estate (it's logical) but with Freddie's estate ? Weren't Brian, Roger and Jim Beach on good terms ?

Since when has Freddie's estate had anything to do with Brian, Roger, Beach, etc.? Think about it.

Perhaps now is also finally the time to add in:

The Call
Invincible Hope (although I hope they would remove the female vocals)

As for Freddie Tracks, I'm sure they could do a rockin version of She Blows Hot and Cold - and a Queen album needs some rockin tracks - MIH had nothing in that regard,
...Stop All the Fighting Queenized,queen version of Love Kills..

New York New York theycould make a duet if necessary - perhaps another estate needs to be involved...

Truly just the fact that they are in the studio recording / building on stuff has be really excited...even if there is not much to work with....They could put out some 1.5 minute tracks and I'd be okay with that...the early albums had those anyway...or fill the rest up with some good instrumental parts - think about it...Brighton Rock and Bijou, did not have a lot of vocals but are great tracks.

They could properly include Stealin' as the B-side version was not finished properly although just needs a slight tweak (removal of a vocal note around 3/4s the way in)

and yes those jams...the end of the Miracle was from somewhere, was the blues part in All God's People part of another song altogether?, I could swear Roger said in an UK Interview about the works that they had worked on 30+ tracks. There is probably a lot in the vaults and the bits we have heard aren't necessarily the best bits out there

I'm excited for anything new that Brian and Roger do together (whether updating older Queen/Freddie material/new stuff/or a combination of both)

I hope they will make something out of "You are the Only One" and "Love Making Love."
...and of course, some songs we've never even heard (about).

[QUOTE] [b]Adam Baboolal wrote:[/b]

Since when has Freddie's estate had anything to do with Brian, Roger, Beach, etc.? Think about it.[/QUOTE]


Isn't Jim Beach an executor, and along with Mary, runs Freddie's Estate??

Well, I meant them collectively. There was always a chance that Beach was involved in some way.

Still, looking forward to further developments. If Freestone's blog is correct, xmas may hold something promising.

I think people here get way too excited about this.

Brian only mentioned that it COULD happen, not that
it will happen.

It took them from late 1993 to 1995 to complete
made in heaven. With John, without a Movie in the
making, a Musical, Extravaganza, Badger Culls etc.
Even if they would decide to go ahead it would
take ages before this product would see the light of day.

And my huble opinion...this would be the poorest
product they could release. With made in heaven they
were on a mission to release Freddies last work but
now it is only about making money and drestroying the
legacy.

There are enough recordings of Freddie to make a good album. All those negative people, I hate it !
If you don't like it, please don't hesitate to leave this forum. Only Queen will make the right decision !
Finally, Queen will release something unreleased which is brilliant. I hope the selection of tracks will also be brilliant too.
It's always a matter of taste....future will tell what it will be.....I'm looking forward to it....a long awaited dream is hopefully coming true.

Wow...if people do not like what Brian and Roger are doing I should leave this Forum.So it would be a great place without any critical discussion.

I can't even believe that people started already a
made in heaven vs. made in heaven II discussion...

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-new-album/?fb

well... They speculated about a few things we've mentioned.