master marathon runner
Stubbornness mr. mouse? - not really, its a matter if choice, and with 57 year old ears, who've worked un industry for 41 years
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Chief Mouse
[QUOTE] [b]master marathon runner wrote:[/b]
Stubbornness mr. mouse? - not really, its a matter if choice, and with 57 year old ears, who've worked un industry for 41 years[/QUOTE]
But did you actually give it a chance?
I'll make a small comparison anyway -
Stubbornness mr. mouse? - not really, its a matter if choice, and with 57 year old ears, who've worked un industry for 41 years[/QUOTE]
But did you actually give it a chance?
I'll make a small comparison anyway -
mike hunt
[QUOTE] [b]Kamenliter wrote:[/b]
I'm in amazement at the bashing The Prophet's Song is getting here..at least the middle section. Who the hell cares if it's not for the regular guy on the street? Since when do Queen fans suddenly want everything to be a track on Greatest Hits? Next we'll be hearing that March Of The Black Queen is too long or too weird and never would have made it as a single. Thank god!! They're album tracks and show off the genius of this band. The middle section of The Prophet's Song is just that - sheer genius...it's incredible! It's a tour de force of vocal orchestration and studio wizardy done forty years ago...imho it's mind-blowing. And why compare the two songs? Each is unique in it's own way..Bo Rhap will likely never be bettered...but P.S. has so much amazing stuff that's all it's own...it's powerful, deep music...good lord, cutting out the middle part? Are you Queen fans or not!?? [/QUOTE]. Finally, someone talking sense around here.
I'm in amazement at the bashing The Prophet's Song is getting here..at least the middle section. Who the hell cares if it's not for the regular guy on the street? Since when do Queen fans suddenly want everything to be a track on Greatest Hits? Next we'll be hearing that March Of The Black Queen is too long or too weird and never would have made it as a single. Thank god!! They're album tracks and show off the genius of this band. The middle section of The Prophet's Song is just that - sheer genius...it's incredible! It's a tour de force of vocal orchestration and studio wizardy done forty years ago...imho it's mind-blowing. And why compare the two songs? Each is unique in it's own way..Bo Rhap will likely never be bettered...but P.S. has so much amazing stuff that's all it's own...it's powerful, deep music...good lord, cutting out the middle part? Are you Queen fans or not!?? [/QUOTE]. Finally, someone talking sense around here.
*goodco*
Side Two of ANATO is the pinnacle of their creative genius (back when album sides really mattered).
Late at night, headphones in place......need I say more?
Late at night, headphones in place......need I say more?
tero! 48531
[QUOTE] [b]Kamenliter wrote:[/b]
The middle section of The Prophet's Song is just that - sheer genius...it's incredible! It's a tour de force of vocal orchestration and studio wizardy done forty years ago...imho it's mind-blowing. [/QUOTE]
In my opinion it's not genius.
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. Instead, Brian has tried to make it special by using the delay effects which he loves so much. Unfortunately the result is even less interesting than the Brighton Rock solo.
My personal guess is that the same people love those two songs for the same reason (whatever it might be!), while the rest of the world just doesn't get excited about the effect.
I'm glad they wrote another 10 songs on ANATO to choose from!
The middle section of The Prophet's Song is just that - sheer genius...it's incredible! It's a tour de force of vocal orchestration and studio wizardy done forty years ago...imho it's mind-blowing. [/QUOTE]
In my opinion it's not genius.
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. Instead, Brian has tried to make it special by using the delay effects which he loves so much. Unfortunately the result is even less interesting than the Brighton Rock solo.
My personal guess is that the same people love those two songs for the same reason (whatever it might be!), while the rest of the world just doesn't get excited about the effect.
I'm glad they wrote another 10 songs on ANATO to choose from!
mike hunt
Nonsense, I wouldn't change a single note on anything from opera side 2. PS is perfect. Side Black perfect as well.
thomasquinn 32989
[QUOTE] [b]tero! 48531 wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Kamenliter wrote:[/b]
The middle section of The Prophet's Song is just that - sheer genius...it's incredible! It's a tour de force of vocal orchestration and studio wizardy done forty years ago...imho it's mind-blowing. [/QUOTE]
In my opinion it's not genius.
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. Instead, Brian has tried to make it special by using the delay effects which he loves so much. Unfortunately the result is even less interesting than the Brighton Rock solo.
My personal guess is that the same people love those two songs for the same reason (whatever it might be!), while the rest of the world just doesn't get excited about the effect.
I'm glad they wrote another 10 songs on ANATO to choose from![/QUOTE]
Are you seriously going to suggest that "I'm In Love With My Car" and "Sweet Lady" are more "inspired" and worth listening to than The Prophet's Song?
[QUOTE] [b]Kamenliter wrote:[/b]
The middle section of The Prophet's Song is just that - sheer genius...it's incredible! It's a tour de force of vocal orchestration and studio wizardy done forty years ago...imho it's mind-blowing. [/QUOTE]
In my opinion it's not genius.
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. Instead, Brian has tried to make it special by using the delay effects which he loves so much. Unfortunately the result is even less interesting than the Brighton Rock solo.
My personal guess is that the same people love those two songs for the same reason (whatever it might be!), while the rest of the world just doesn't get excited about the effect.
I'm glad they wrote another 10 songs on ANATO to choose from![/QUOTE]
Are you seriously going to suggest that "I'm In Love With My Car" and "Sweet Lady" are more "inspired" and worth listening to than The Prophet's Song?
tomchristie22
[QUOTE] [b]tero! 48531 wrote:[/b]
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. [/QUOTE]
How is the vocal delivery lacking in any way?
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. [/QUOTE]
How is the vocal delivery lacking in any way?
tero! 48531
[QUOTE] [b]thomasquinn 32989 wrote:[/b]
Are you seriously going to suggest that "I'm In Love With My Car" and "Sweet Lady" are more "inspired" and worth listening to than The Prophet's Song?[/QUOTE]
I'm not only SUGGESTING it, I'm stating it as my definite opinion.
If you permit me to have one?
Are you seriously going to suggest that "I'm In Love With My Car" and "Sweet Lady" are more "inspired" and worth listening to than The Prophet's Song?[/QUOTE]
I'm not only SUGGESTING it, I'm stating it as my definite opinion.
If you permit me to have one?
tero! 48531
[QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]tero! 48531 wrote:[/b]
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. [/QUOTE]
How is the vocal delivery lacking in any way? [/QUOTE]
The middle section is nothing more than an exercise in studio technique . The phasing effects require a more neutral tone, and they've decided that it's more important than the actual performance.
[QUOTE] [b]tero! 48531 wrote:[/b]
The vocal part itself is uninspired, in terms of both composition and vocal delivery. [/QUOTE]
How is the vocal delivery lacking in any way? [/QUOTE]
The middle section is nothing more than an exercise in studio technique . The phasing effects require a more neutral tone, and they've decided that it's more important than the actual performance.
matt z
A more neutral tone would have been a waste of drama and m.... one singer named Freddie Mercury.
I gotta admit the "la la's" can REALLY get on you on a bad day. But it's a solid ALBUM track from a golden age of pompous incredible and strange unique music. It's freaking fantastic. It's full of dynamics, colors, and meaning.
I gotta admit the "la la's" can REALLY get on you on a bad day. But it's a solid ALBUM track from a golden age of pompous incredible and strange unique music. It's freaking fantastic. It's full of dynamics, colors, and meaning.
mike hunt
Amen Matt
master marathon runner
...........and the fact that it's generated so much debate here says a lot about the pedigree of the song.
Supersonic_Man89
[quote]But did you actually give it a chance?
I'll make a small comparison anyway - [/quote]
Excuse my ignorance...which one's which? The first ones sounds better on my speakers as it has more of a surround feel.
I'll make a small comparison anyway - [/quote]
Excuse my ignorance...which one's which? The first ones sounds better on my speakers as it has more of a surround feel.
Sebastian
I think 'The Prophet's Song' is an excellent piece and the vocal section is really good. I think, however, that 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is an even better piece and the vocal section is even more demanding, even more memorable, and even more interesting. It achieves the double feat of being quite detailed and elaborate at the same time as being catchy and radio-friendly.