From 'And You And I' to 'Clap' to 'The Gates Of Delirum' there is just so much depth and diversity to what he created. He contributed to music that will be listened to centuries from now the way we listen to Mozart today.
Slagging off other artists (never mind great artists) is what sets apart the men from the boys.
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The man has his opinion. What's the problem with that?
[/QUOTE]Nothing but...
Opinions can be the result of ignorance. It doesn't hurt to have an open mind and a willingness to learn more about a certain subject and maybe be proven wrong.
I have opinions all the time and many stink so then I change my opinion because a good smelling opinion is more agreeable for everyone around me when I decide to share said opinion with the rest of the world.
And when not knowledgeable about a subject I decide to shut up. Unfortunately few people have the same attitude ;-)
Sebastian · Member since
To be fair, I don't think there's anything wrong with his opinion on Steve. It's an opinion, which you might disagree with (I do) but it's as valid as anybody else's. If, to his ears, Howe's technical skills got in the way of the 'blues rock soul' he was looking for (which is a criticism virtually any technically-accomplished musician will get anyway), then it's alright that he feels that way.
Some might call it ignorance, jealousy or whatever, but the point is not everyone's gonna be impressed by mastery. I certainly am, and I love Steve's playing, but I understand if someone doesn't and that's not at all related to 'slagging off great artists' (which he didn't actually do anyway, he just said he was disappointed) or being 'a boy.'
At the end of the day, there are millions of people who've heard Steve and been hooked, just like there are probably millions as well who heard/saw him and weren't impressed, and Doug happens to be in that latter group. That happens to every single musician past, present and future.
hobbit in Rhye · Member since
Very interesting interview, thank you pittrek and Claudio.
I think the reason of "stealing the limelight from Freddie" must be one of the most childish reasons ever. But it can be true. The fact that Freddie didn't tell Doug directly might even be because of Freddie's ego.
That's regrettable for that guy, he seems a cool guy. If only he knew it back then, and adapted, who know if he would have had a history with Queen.
But I would not trade Deacon John for anybody.
Bo Alex · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]on my way up wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Bo Alex wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
Nice interview overall.
But man, is he ever wrong about Steve Howe.
From 'And You And I' to 'Clap' to 'The Gates Of Delirum' there is just so much depth and diversity to what he created. He contributed to music that will be listened to centuries from now the way we listen to Mozart today.
Slagging off other artists (never mind great artists) is what sets apart the men from the boys.
[/QUOTE]
The man has his opinion. What's the problem with that?
[/QUOTE]Nothing but...
Opinions can be the result of ignorance. It doesn't hurt to have an open mind and a willingness to learn more about a certain subject and maybe be proven wrong.
I have opinions all the time and many stink so then I change my opinion because a good smelling opinion is more agreeable for everyone around me when I decide to share said opinion with the rest of the world.
And when not knowledgeable about a subject I decide to shut up. Unfortunately few people have the same attitude ;-)
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I agree with you. But after all, it's just an opinion about a musician. Music taste is a subjective topic, we all know that.
Bo Alex · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
To be fair, I don't think there's anything wrong with his opinion on Steve. It's an opinion, which you might disagree with (I do) but it's as valid as anybody else's. If, to his ears, Howe's technical skills got in the way of the 'blues rock soul' he was looking for (which is a criticism virtually any technically-accomplished musician will get anyway), then it's alright that he feels that way.
Some might call it ignorance, jealousy or whatever, but the point is not everyone's gonna be impressed by mastery. I certainly am, and I love Steve's playing, but I understand if someone doesn't and that's not at all related to 'slagging off great artists' (which he didn't actually do anyway, he just said he was disappointed) or being 'a boy.'
At the end of the day, there are millions of people who've heard Steve and been hooked, just like there are probably millions as well who heard/saw him and weren't impressed, and Doug happens to be in that latter group. That happens to every single musician past, present and future.[/QUOTE]
I agree completely with this too.
JDFC · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Queenman!! wrote:[/b]
Great Thanks... Some interessting things mentioned. Wasn't the multitrack from Hammersmith 1979 lost??? Doug bougie mentioned this:
I did meet Brian one other time... we were both working at AIR Studios London. I was recording the tracks for RAF 1 and Brian was working on the Concert For Kampuchea charity album.
Airstudios:
Lyndhurst Hall
Lyndhurst Road
Hampstead
London
NW3 5NG
Multitrack could be there... [/QUOTE]
Although back in 1980, when Doug & Brian met again, AIR Studios London was based on the fourth floor of 214 Oxford Street...
Great interview in all, while he had given his side of the story in Mark Blake's book, it was good to get a little more insight to his short time in the band & his career beyond.
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
To be fair, I don't think there's anything wrong with his opinion on Steve. It's an opinion, which you might disagree with (I do) but it's as valid as anybody else's. If, to his ears, Howe's technical skills got in the way of the 'blues rock soul' he was looking for (which is a criticism virtually any technically-accomplished musician will get anyway), then it's alright that he feels that way.
Some might call it ignorance, jealousy or whatever, but the point is not everyone's gonna be impressed by mastery. I certainly am, and I love Steve's playing, but I understand if someone doesn't and that's not at all related to 'slagging off great artists' (which he didn't actually do anyway, he just said he was disappointed) or being 'a boy.'
At the end of the day, there are millions of people who've heard Steve and been hooked, just like there are probably millions as well who heard/saw him and weren't impressed, and Doug happens to be in that latter group. That happens to every single musician past, present and future.[/QUOTE]
Of course, bang on.
But when they're peers, you just don't do that when you're talking to the press (or anyone who's taking notes).
Sebastian · Member since
I agree to disagree. He was asked a direct question, he answered it honestly. Many might not share his views (I don't) but it's not like he was 'slagging him off' (to paraphrase your words) and it's not like he's an actual 'peer' any more than 'random bloke who twice played with Messi during PE lesson' would be a 'peer' for CR7.
Claudio_CQI · Member since
Oh, thank you all. I have just seen this thread by Pittrek. Very honoured to be useful to this community.
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