Something under appreciated about the Rainbow release...

Something under appreciated about the Rainbow release is the fact that they didn't try to slap some 'clever' title on there. There's nothing innately wrong with creatively titling a concert release, but I'd gladly take the plain 'Live at the Rainbow '74' over something like 'Hungarian Rhapsody'.

Pretty plain and simple title really. But it gets the job done! :D

Good point - with regard to artwork, title, cover, etc....I think the intention with this release is to try to reproduce what would have been issued when they were originally planning to release it in 1975. Works for me!

I quite like the artwork. It's still only Freddie, but I guess we just have to accept that that's how they're doing it. Otherwise, it's very straightforward and effective.

I like the title (and the artwork).

[QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]

I quite like the artwork. It's still only Freddie, but I guess we just have to accept that that's how they're doing it. Otherwise, it's very straightforward and effective.[/QUOTE]

Freddie shines on most live releases.

Live Killers is still my favourite live cover. Too bad the release itself is quite disappointing.

And it will shine on my blu-ray player very soon.

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I've never understood the really harsh criticism Livekillers gets. Okay, it's edited together but it's representative of a tour rather than any one show. It's overdubbed in places, but I can live with that. The sound is maybe a bit muddy in places but for me, in comparison with other official live releases, it has the definitive versions of We Will Rock You (fast), Love of My Life, Keep Yourself Alive and Brighton Rock, as well as great versions of Spread Your Wings, Now I'm Here, Death On Two Legs, and 39. It needs to be remastered and remixed, with the missing tour tracks included (It's Late, If You Can't Beat Them, Somebody to Love & Fat Bottomed Girls).[b] [/b]

[b]Rick wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]

I quite like the artwork. It's still only Freddie, but I guess we just have to accept that that's how they're doing it. Otherwise, it's very straightforward and effective.[/QUOTE]

Freddie shines on most live releases.

Live Killers is still my favourite live cover. Too bad the release itself is quite disappointing.
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[QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]

Something under appreciated about the Rainbow release is the fact that they didn't try to slap some 'clever' title on there. There's nothing innately wrong with creatively titling a concert release, but I'd gladly take the plain 'Live at the Rainbow '74' over something like 'Hungarian Rhapsody'. [/QUOTE]

I think 'Hungarian Rhapsody' (from the 'Hungarian Rhapsodies' by Franz Liszt) is a fairly decent pun, even considering that Bohemian Rhapsody was itself a pun on the same title. "On Fire: Live At The Bowl" seems to me to be much more of a failed attempt to come up with a creative title. Still, I think that Queen's live releases are fairly decently named. "Rock Montreal", "At Wembley Stadium". That is a lot better than pretentious crap like "Come Hell or High Water" for Deep Purple.

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[QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]

I quite like the artwork. It's still only Freddie, but I guess we just have to accept that that's how they're doing it. Otherwise, it's very straightforward and effective.[/QUOTE]

Freddie shines on most live releases.

Live Killers is still my favourite live cover. Too bad the release itself is quite disappointing.
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How on earth is Live Killers disappointing?

[QUOTE] [b]Holly2003 wrote:[/b]

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I've never understood the really harsh criticism Livekillers gets. Okay, it's edited together but it's representative of a tour rather than any one show. It's overdubbed in places, but I can live with that. The sound is maybe a bit muddy in places but for me, in comparison with other official live releases, it has the definitive versions of We Will Rock You (fast), Love of My Life, Keep Yourself Alive and Brighton Rock, as well as great versions of Spread Your Wings, Now I'm Here, Death On Two Legs, and 39. It needs to be remastered and remixed, with
the missing tour tracks included (It's Late, If You
Can't Beat Them, Somebody to Love & Fat
Bottomed Girls).[b] [/b]

Agreed totally!

[b]Rick wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]

I quite like the artwork. It's still only Freddie, but I guess we just have to accept that that's how they're doing it. Otherwise, it's very straightforward and effective.[/QUOTE]

Freddie shines on most live releases.

Live Killers is still my favourite live cover. Too bad the release itself is quite disappointing.
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[QUOTE] [b]thomasquinn 32989 wrote:[/b]
I think 'Hungarian Rhapsody' (from the 'Hungarian Rhapsodies' by Franz Liszt) is a fairly decent pun, even considering that Bohemian Rhapsody was itself a pun on the same title.[/QUOTE]

I learned something new. I appreciate that title a lot more with that knowledge - much more clever than just a rewording of their most famous song to fit the nation where they were playing.

Best Cover Art of a live release: Live Magic
2nd place: Live Killers
Worst Cover Art: Hungarian Rhapsody
2nd place: Live At The Rainbow
Both cause puts only Freddie in cover, forget that Queen is a four member band

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[QUOTE] [b]Rick wrote:[/b]

[QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]

I quite like the artwork. It's still only Freddie, but I guess we just have to accept that that's how they're doing it. Otherwise, it's very straightforward and effective.[/QUOTE]

Freddie shines on most live releases.

Live Killers is still my favourite live cover. Too bad the release itself is quite disappointing.
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How on earth is Live Killers disappointing?[/QUOTE]

Because of extremely poor sound quality perhaps???

[QUOTE] [b]fjac1980 wrote:[/b]

Best Cover Art of a live release: Live Magic
2nd place: Live Killers
Worst Cover Art: Hungarian Rhapsody
2nd place: Live At The Rainbow
Both cause puts only Freddie in cover, forget that Queen is a four member band

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Freddie looks like his own Madame Tussaud's replica on the cover of Hung. Rhap., not to mention the title. Put me off buying it in split seconds. The cover of Rainbow is nothing special, but I'm glad they tried at least to keep it in line with the first two albums. The content seems fine and Blu-Ray may shine indeed.