We are all fans, but that shouldn't mean we should lose the ability to recognise something worthwhile as apposed to something less so.
Had The Rainbow not become available then this potential release would be a lot more exciting despite being available to view on TV and You tube
Nitroboy · Member since
They claim that it has been restored. The video tapes weren't in horrible condition, and it certainly wasn't FILMED, so I wonder what the heck their wordplay is all about.
cmsdrums · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Nitroboy wrote:[/b]
They claim that it has been restored. The video tapes weren't in horrible condition, and it certainly wasn't FILMED, so I wonder what the heck their wordplay is all about.[/QUOTE]
Don't wonder....their press releases and product info. over the last several years is infamously riddled with inaccuracies and lies as a result of poor research, laziness and lack of decent proof reading.
thomasquinn 32989 · Member since
Why is Hammersmith '75 a bad choice? Short concert, two ill band members, mediocre performance, deliberately cut-down set leaving very little of interest, poor harmony vocals that will undoubtedly be 'fixed', numerous bad notes/chords on the piano, snare drum problems.
This ought to have been their very LAST choice.
Ghostwithasmile is BACK! · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Nitroboy wrote:[/b]
They claim that it has been restored. The video tapes weren't in horrible condition, and it certainly wasn't FILMED, so I wonder what the heck their wordplay is all about.[/QUOTE]
Restored means no more than adapting the quality from the original 1975 VIDEO (bcn1that means) to the standards of 2015.
IN technical term yes that is a huge difference. In other words : when the release a unrestored 1975 you will be complaining. When they restore you won;t complain.
Excact the same happened with Rainbow. When you have bought a copy of the unrestored version you would have returned it to the recordstore.
Togg · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]cmsdrums wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Vocal harmony wrote:[/b]
Similar set list, but not as extensive as the Rainbow. Check
Same lighting Rig as the Rainbow, Check
Different stage outfits to the Rainbow oh wow!
Night At the Opera tour, but hardly any NATO songs!
Why have they bothered. This is going to have to feature spectacular restoration of visuals and sound to make it worthy of release in any form and even then I think it will be viewed as a distant option to the Rainbow release.
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Agreed.
When they say 'newly restored' I wonder if that just refers to the restoration they did several years ago and was broadcast on the BBC, or whether perhaps they like the plug ins they used on the drums for The Rainbow release and so have revamped it once more?
ps - I'd love to be at that event to really ask some pointed questions of Greg Brooks and Justin Shirley-Smith........[/QUOTE]
What did they use on the drums? is there official comment on that? I thought it was great.
bootLuca · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]thomasquinn 32989 wrote:[/b]
Why is Hammersmith '75 a bad choice? Short concert, two ill band members, mediocre performance, deliberately cut-down set leaving very little of interest, poor harmony vocals that will undoubtedly be 'fixed', numerous bad notes/chords on the piano, snare drum problems.
This ought to have been their very LAST choice.[/QUOTE]
I don't agree, I think White Queen, Keep Yourself Alive and Liar are more powerful than those of Rainbow...
Without counting the piano medley and the beautiful version of Brighton Rock with one of the best Brian's solo ever...
LucasDiego · Member since
It's a great release, but some here deserve another magic tour re release...
Vocal harmony · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]thomasquinn 32989 wrote:[/b]
Why is Hammersmith '75 a bad choice? Short concert, two ill band members, mediocre performance, deliberately cut-down set leaving very little of interest, poor harmony vocals that will undoubtedly be 'fixed', numerous bad notes/chords on the piano, snare drum problems.
This ought to have been their very LAST choice.[/QUOTE]
Agreed.
on my way up · Member since
If they release Hammy'75, then all I can say is: fantastic!
Fans may have a point when they say it should have happened a long time ago but that doesn't change the fact it' s awesome we're now finally getting it on an official release.
3 seventies shows in 2 years! I'm sure that positivism from us and huge sales will result in more gems in roughly the next 10 years.
Now, let's see what extra's will be included.
Vocal harmony · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]on my way up wrote:[/b]
If they release Hammy'75, then all I can say is: fantastic!
Fans may have a point when they say it should have happened a long time ago but that doesn't change the fact it' s awesome we're now finally getting it on an official release.
3 seventies shows in 2 years! I'm sure that positivism from us and huge sales will result in more gems in roughly the next 10 years.
Now, let's see what extra's will be included. [/QUOTE]
They haven't said it's being released in any format. Just being shown at the Freddie event. That may imply a DVD release but it has yet to be announced
Doga · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Vocal harmony wrote:[/b]They haven't said it's being released in any format. Just being shown at the Freddie event. That may imply a DVD release but it has yet to be announced[/QUOTE]
This.
Also noted that "if" they release Hammersmith 75, it can be with another audio show from 1975 or the ANATO tour, like they did with Rainbow.
on my way up · Member since
Let' s face it , the fact they're showing a new version at FM birthdah means it'll be released.
Brian was ill at Hammy but he was also in amazing shape. His playing in White Queen for example is outstanding, as is brighton rock and his bo rhap solo.
Freddie has plenty of great moments too. I'm sure many people wo are going to buy this product will dig it.
on my way up · Member since
Let' s face it , the fact they're showing a new version at FM birthdah means it'll be released.
Brian was ill at Hammy but he was also in amazing shape. His playing in White Queen for example is outstanding, as is brighton rock and his bo rhap solo.
Freddie has plenty of great moments too. I'm sure many people wo are going to buy this product will dig it.
Sebastian · Member since
Not everyone who's excited about this is a stepford, not everyone who's not is a whiney petulant nonconformist who can never be happy. Some people genuinely like/dislike this potential release and they're entitled to voice their reason(s) for such stance.
Personally, I think it's way more than having Wembley again, but it's way less than having something juicier... the concert itself is nothing special considering we've already watched it to death, but if they get creative/hard-working with the extras (e.g., audio commentary, rehearsal footage, hidden gems, a surprise to us like 'Master-Stroke' was last time) then I will definitely buy it.
