tcc
If you look at the length of the clips, Freddie's version is 2.01 whereas Adam's version is 2.47. There is definitely a difference in speed.
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rocknrolllover
I wonder why they Tim Staffell not invited.
Mr.QueenFan
[QUOTE] [b]tcc wrote:[/b]
If you look at the length of the clips, Freddie's version is 2.01 whereas Adam's version is 2.47. There is definitely a difference in speed.[/QUOTE]
The faster they have ever played this song was in 1977. But people complaining about this new version speed, and saying they are waiting for the Rainbow release, when in fact the Rainbow version of this song is about the same speed as the new Queen+Adam Lambert version, doesn´t make much sense to me.
Having said this, i agree with the fact the the sound mix of the video is not to my taste. Brian´s guitar should be louder, like it was in the arena judging by all the videos.
Just to see my beloved band sounding like this in 2014 makes me so happy.
If you look at the length of the clips, Freddie's version is 2.01 whereas Adam's version is 2.47. There is definitely a difference in speed.[/QUOTE]
The faster they have ever played this song was in 1977. But people complaining about this new version speed, and saying they are waiting for the Rainbow release, when in fact the Rainbow version of this song is about the same speed as the new Queen+Adam Lambert version, doesn´t make much sense to me.
Having said this, i agree with the fact the the sound mix of the video is not to my taste. Brian´s guitar should be louder, like it was in the arena judging by all the videos.
Just to see my beloved band sounding like this in 2014 makes me so happy.
Rubbersuit
It's easy to nit-pick but overall while listening to the Chicago boot - it's better than I thought it would be.
Adam isn't oversinging as much (they must have rehearsed it out of him), the band sounds good, the setlist is better than expected and the stage show looks grand.
Maybe they are playing it slower because Brian and Rogers can't go as fast, or maybe Adam can't do it... who cares?
Adam isn't oversinging as much (they must have rehearsed it out of him), the band sounds good, the setlist is better than expected and the stage show looks grand.
Maybe they are playing it slower because Brian and Rogers can't go as fast, or maybe Adam can't do it... who cares?
Jimmy Dean
Actually, Lambert is saving the song... what the hell is wrong with the mix... i really hope it's not representative of what i'll hear at the Bell Centre in a few weeks....
sounds a little thin... RT's kit included.
Although it sounds slow - i believe it's the same it's in the same tempo (or close to) as the album version...not to be confused with the fiery rainbow version....
i'm thinking roger was holding back on this one - the live version's a little faster... the other problem is that brian's guitar isn't as prominent in the mix, which gives the illusion that it's being played slower. It's missing the driver.
sounds a little thin... RT's kit included.
Although it sounds slow - i believe it's the same it's in the same tempo (or close to) as the album version...not to be confused with the fiery rainbow version....
i'm thinking roger was holding back on this one - the live version's a little faster... the other problem is that brian's guitar isn't as prominent in the mix, which gives the illusion that it's being played slower. It's missing the driver.
youngballantyne
I think Q+AL version is spot on. You are just referring to a very raw mix.
pittrek
[QUOTE] [b]someonewholikesadam wrote:[/b]
Oh, come on. They're not that much different. You just want something to complain about.
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Are you serious?
You SERIOUSLY don't hear the differences? They play it almost half as slow as it should be! Roger's drumming is horrible, and even when he's this slow he looks like he needs a rest because it's too damn fast for him. Brian plays something completely different during the instrumental part, something which has nothing to do with SCC! Yes, I hate when guitar players improvise in inappropriate parts of the songs. The mix is bad - the bass is too loud, we all agree on that.
Adam's vocal delivery is surprisingly the best thing on this performance, which is to be honest a shock for me.
And the overall impression...
I have now watched both performances. When I was watching he Houston version, after a few seconds I started to "drum" with my fingers on my desk. My heart started to beat faster. I would probably start headbanging if I was here alone :) Then came the new version, and suddenly I wanted to sleep.
Seriously guys. You can't just take a fast paced heavy metal song and turn it into a slow jazzy number. You can't take a fast upbeat pop song with a great rock potential and turn it into a slow acoustic ballad. IT DOESN'T WORK!!!
Of course, there will always be a part of population which likes these sort of things. I mean there are people who like the Star Wars special editions, or DVD editions, or even the horrible Bluray editions. There are even people who like the Star Wars prequels. Or the new Star Trek movies. There are people who like the Twilight books or like listen to Miley Cyrus.
But there are also people who prefer quality. And it's sad they're becoming a minority :-( That's the correct word - sadness. That's the main feeling which I have all the time I watch Brian, Roger and Adam TRYING to perform together.
I don't WANT to be negative. I really, really want to LIKE what they do. That's the reason why I keep returning back to this tribute band. But I just can't. There are MOMENTS I ALMOST enjoy, but most of it I have the same feeling like I'm watching an Adam Sandler movie - I feel I'm watching something embarrassingly bad and I feel so sad about it.
Rant off.
Oh, come on. They're not that much different. You just want something to complain about.
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Are you serious?
You SERIOUSLY don't hear the differences? They play it almost half as slow as it should be! Roger's drumming is horrible, and even when he's this slow he looks like he needs a rest because it's too damn fast for him. Brian plays something completely different during the instrumental part, something which has nothing to do with SCC! Yes, I hate when guitar players improvise in inappropriate parts of the songs. The mix is bad - the bass is too loud, we all agree on that.
Adam's vocal delivery is surprisingly the best thing on this performance, which is to be honest a shock for me.
And the overall impression...
I have now watched both performances. When I was watching he Houston version, after a few seconds I started to "drum" with my fingers on my desk. My heart started to beat faster. I would probably start headbanging if I was here alone :) Then came the new version, and suddenly I wanted to sleep.
Seriously guys. You can't just take a fast paced heavy metal song and turn it into a slow jazzy number. You can't take a fast upbeat pop song with a great rock potential and turn it into a slow acoustic ballad. IT DOESN'T WORK!!!
Of course, there will always be a part of population which likes these sort of things. I mean there are people who like the Star Wars special editions, or DVD editions, or even the horrible Bluray editions. There are even people who like the Star Wars prequels. Or the new Star Trek movies. There are people who like the Twilight books or like listen to Miley Cyrus.
But there are also people who prefer quality. And it's sad they're becoming a minority :-( That's the correct word - sadness. That's the main feeling which I have all the time I watch Brian, Roger and Adam TRYING to perform together.
I don't WANT to be negative. I really, really want to LIKE what they do. That's the reason why I keep returning back to this tribute band. But I just can't. There are MOMENTS I ALMOST enjoy, but most of it I have the same feeling like I'm watching an Adam Sandler movie - I feel I'm watching something embarrassingly bad and I feel so sad about it.
Rant off.
pittrek
[QUOTE] [b]youngballantyne wrote:[/b]
I think Q+AL version is spot on. You are just referring to a very raw mix.[/QUOTE]
No it's NOT. Is everybody deaf? It's much too slow. The raw mix is a completely different thing, I wasn't talking (mainly) about the mix but about the performance
I think Q+AL version is spot on. You are just referring to a very raw mix.[/QUOTE]
No it's NOT. Is everybody deaf? It's much too slow. The raw mix is a completely different thing, I wasn't talking (mainly) about the mix but about the performance
pittrek
[QUOTE] [b]Jimmy Dean wrote:[/b]
Actually, Lambert is saving the song... [/QUOTE]
Yes, and that's a real shock for me.
Actually, Lambert is saving the song... [/QUOTE]
Yes, and that's a real shock for me.
Gregsynth
The tempo's slightly slower than the record version (having compared them).
Rubbersuit
You are nitpicking 1 song in a 2 hour show, and your chief complaint is that they aren't playing it as fast as they did 32 years ago.
On a side-note: Hey Greg! You going to any shows on this tour?
On a side-note: Hey Greg! You going to any shows on this tour?
john bodega
Roger really looks like he's about to keel over and die. The way he's playing the drums reminds me a little of how Mitch Mitchell looked before he kicked the bucket.
Brian's alright though. OLD RELIABLE.
Brian's alright though. OLD RELIABLE.
jondickens1
Didn't appear to be too slow to me. If anything, the Houston version is far too fast. To quote Mr Vim Fun go of Bad News "Just a fucking horrible noise" lol. Lambert tho is still no Freddie. No emotion. Link
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Gregsynth
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[b]Rubbersuit wrote: [/b] You are nitpicking 1 song in a 2 hour show, and your chief complaint is that they aren't playing it as fast as they did 32 years ago.
On a side-note: Hey Greg! You going to any shows on this tour?
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Three shows (Auburn Hills and two Toronto shows)!
[b]Rubbersuit wrote: [/b] You are nitpicking 1 song in a 2 hour show, and your chief complaint is that they aren't playing it as fast as they did 32 years ago.
On a side-note: Hey Greg! You going to any shows on this tour?
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Three shows (Auburn Hills and two Toronto shows)!
Rubbersuit
[QUOTE] [b]Gregsynth wrote:[/b]
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[b]Rubbersuit wrote: [/b] You are nitpicking 1 song in a 2 hour show, and your chief complaint is that they aren't playing it as fast as they did 32 years ago.
On a side-note: Hey Greg! You going to any shows on this tour?
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Three shows (Auburn Hills and two Toronto shows)![/QUOTE]
Damn, I don't live in Toronto anymore. If I can make it down to the July 28th show I'll message you. If I'm in town that day I'd be happy to meetup somewhere before the show.
[QUOTE]
[b]Rubbersuit wrote: [/b] You are nitpicking 1 song in a 2 hour show, and your chief complaint is that they aren't playing it as fast as they did 32 years ago.
On a side-note: Hey Greg! You going to any shows on this tour?
[/QUOTE]
Three shows (Auburn Hills and two Toronto shows)![/QUOTE]
Damn, I don't live in Toronto anymore. If I can make it down to the July 28th show I'll message you. If I'm in town that day I'd be happy to meetup somewhere before the show.