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[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]thomasquinn 32989 wrote:[/b]
Anyone who wastes his time reading Ayn Rand is cutting himself short, no matter who he is.[/QUOTE]
.. I was being grotesquely sarcastic ![/QUOTE]
I know that (seriously dude, if you were ever to become heavily into Ayn Rand, I'd call the nuthouse in a heartbeat. And maybe an exorcist, just in case), but I still needed to vent. I have Ayn Rand-issues. And Heidegger-issues. Even though he's a *real* philosopher.
[QUOTE] [b]thomasquinn 32989 wrote:[/b]
Anyone who wastes his time reading Ayn Rand is cutting himself short, no matter who he is.[/QUOTE]
.. I was being grotesquely sarcastic ![/QUOTE]
I know that (seriously dude, if you were ever to become heavily into Ayn Rand, I'd call the nuthouse in a heartbeat. And maybe an exorcist, just in case), but I still needed to vent. I have Ayn Rand-issues. And Heidegger-issues. Even though he's a *real* philosopher.
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[QUOTE] [b]12yrslouetta wrote:[/b]
I actually think that May and Taylor and the rest of the team have done extraordinarily well. Since Mr Mercury died all those years ago they have raised the band to legend status. That has been done by pushing and positioning themselves in certain circles. The numerous compilations is nothing but par for the course - all artists do it. From Bach to Abba to Alice Cooper to Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. May and Taylor have kept their relevance going and still managed to create new audiences who never even realised they liked Queen. Kids like Queen who werent even born when Mr Deacon retired. Artists still cite them as influences. They are still on the cover of magazines. Even The Rolling Stones writes about them in a positive way. And being a fan since NATO, its incredible that a band so slated everywhere are now loved. It really is strange. If you were around when Queen were up and running youll know that no one ever spoke about them like they do today. Sometimes its hard to believe the critics are talking about the same band (and for all those saying that now Mercury has passed away they are just in it for the money, lets not forget South Africa. It doesnt get lower than that). And you know, you should try and enjoy it because all this will eventually slow down and stop. The machine will grind to a halt. Mr Taylor and May are now nearing 70 and cant keep doing this. And that means no more new tracks. No more new mastering. No more live shows. No more interviews. No more magazine covers. It literally wasnt that long ago when people talked of The Beatles as being the greatest band the world had ever seen. Compilations galore. Now they hardly get a mention. Queen lasting this long is incredible. But eventually age does catch up with you. So im just enjoying the ride while they are still around. And active. [/QUOTE]
I do understand your point about :"enjoy while you can" but personally I don't get any joy out of the Q+AL shows. Or BM + Kerry Ellis shows. I enjoy other bands way more these days. Queen was a great band, Brian and Roger did some great solo tours. Q+PR was fun too. But now it's over. For me it is anyway...
I actually think that May and Taylor and the rest of the team have done extraordinarily well. Since Mr Mercury died all those years ago they have raised the band to legend status. That has been done by pushing and positioning themselves in certain circles. The numerous compilations is nothing but par for the course - all artists do it. From Bach to Abba to Alice Cooper to Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. May and Taylor have kept their relevance going and still managed to create new audiences who never even realised they liked Queen. Kids like Queen who werent even born when Mr Deacon retired. Artists still cite them as influences. They are still on the cover of magazines. Even The Rolling Stones writes about them in a positive way. And being a fan since NATO, its incredible that a band so slated everywhere are now loved. It really is strange. If you were around when Queen were up and running youll know that no one ever spoke about them like they do today. Sometimes its hard to believe the critics are talking about the same band (and for all those saying that now Mercury has passed away they are just in it for the money, lets not forget South Africa. It doesnt get lower than that). And you know, you should try and enjoy it because all this will eventually slow down and stop. The machine will grind to a halt. Mr Taylor and May are now nearing 70 and cant keep doing this. And that means no more new tracks. No more new mastering. No more live shows. No more interviews. No more magazine covers. It literally wasnt that long ago when people talked of The Beatles as being the greatest band the world had ever seen. Compilations galore. Now they hardly get a mention. Queen lasting this long is incredible. But eventually age does catch up with you. So im just enjoying the ride while they are still around. And active. [/QUOTE]
I do understand your point about :"enjoy while you can" but personally I don't get any joy out of the Q+AL shows. Or BM + Kerry Ellis shows. I enjoy other bands way more these days. Queen was a great band, Brian and Roger did some great solo tours. Q+PR was fun too. But now it's over. For me it is anyway...