"Freddie Mercury used a piano as the headboard of his bed. The double-jointed Mercury would awake with inspiration, reach up and back behind his head and play what he'd heard in his dreams. This was how Bohemian Rhapsody began."
I found this very weird fact on BBC News - Smashed Hits.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-13761091
Is it just the imagination of a journalist, or could it possible be true? It sounds quite ridiculous!
GERRYISADICK · Member since
I think they said that in a documentary because I have heard that one before.
The Real Wizard · Member since
I've heard it more than once. It wouldn't surprise me if it were true.
Ghostwithasmile is BACK! · Member since
At the time they weren't rich. While living in a apartment with little space it seems plausible. Where would one leave his piano when there is little space.
Stelios · Member since
Also in the Alfie Boe documentary, his mother sais how she denied him bringing a piano at their house.He was a bit devastated. Its not imposible he grew some extreme passion for the instrument and took full advantage of it when he was able to own one.
Vocal harmony · Member since
As a method of space saving in a small apartment, an upright piano behind a bed may seem like an idea. However it wouldn't be possible to operate the pedals unless you pull the bed out.
The double jointed thing doesn't make sense. If you were laying on your back you could easily play the keys behind and above your head. The problem would be that you couldn't see all the keys clearly, and your hands would be facing the wrong way to play in a natural way. Your thumbs would be on the outside of your finger stretch and not the inside, so effectively forcing you to rethink the notes you are reaching for
una999 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]noorie wrote:[/b]
"Freddie Mercury used a piano as the headboard of his bed. The double-jointed Mercury would awake with inspiration, reach up and back behind his head and play what he'd heard in his dreams. This was how Bohemian Rhapsody began."
I found this very weird fact on BBC News - Smashed Hits.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-13761091
Is it just the imagination of a journalist, or could it possible be true? It sounds quite ridiculous![/QUOTE]
this was a quote from john reid their ex manager. it's in one of the documentaries where he says those lines
Vocal harmony · Member since
Still doesn't seem plausible.
Maybe the piano was where he said it was, but the description of how it was played seems unlikely.
Stelios · Member since
What is "double-jointed Mercury " supposed to mean? Flexible?
people on streets · Member since
Creative ideas from dreams have to be captured quickly, if even possible. It wouldn't surprise me if the story is true.
master marathon runner · Member since
He probably propped himself up on one elbow and tinkled away, and then things get blown outta all proportion .
Double jointed my arse.
GERRYISADICK · Member since
^^^
Yes that seems more likely if this is all true which songs came from him using this piano/headboard
noorie · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]master marathon runner wrote:[/b]
He probably propped himself up on one elbow and tinkled away, and then things get blown outta all proportion .
Double jointed my arse.[/QUOTE]
That sounds most plausible. I am sure Brian of Roger would have mentioned it if Freddie was double jointed. Quite likely Freddie would have shouted it out himself!
gerry · Member since
sounds a ridiculous story, more like the piano was at the side of the bed?
luthorn · Member since
How could he fit a piano into a tiny London flat in the first place? In all likelihood he kept a mattress on top of the piano.
