Oscar J
^ But only like half a semitone, right?
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Gregsynth
Dust was recorded in E minor - just sped up to where it's just under a half-semitone sharp.
Krypto_98
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[b]Zamidoo wrote: [/b] The studio 'Another one bites the dust' would be impossible to replicate, I think. Even Freddie baulked at it live.[/QUOTE]
I've tried singing that but almost always failed at "Out of the doorway the bullets rip".
[b]Zamidoo wrote: [/b] The studio 'Another one bites the dust' would be impossible to replicate, I think. Even Freddie baulked at it live.[/QUOTE]
I've tried singing that but almost always failed at "Out of the doorway the bullets rip".
Zamidoo
I love 'Another one bites the dust' as much as anyone, but it is the sound of a man shredding his vocal cords.
Oscar J
Yes it is. Listen to Brian commenting it in DOOL documentary.
matt z
[QUOTE] [b]Gregsynth wrote:[/b]
Dust was recorded in E minor - just sped up to where it's just under a half-semitone sharp.[/QUOTE]
Anybody ever pitch shifted it back?
I used to have audio editors (sound forge and the like) to reverse and normalize and edit swipe curse words (*I worked at a record store before they all closed and made some playable edited versions of some good hip hop cuts back in the day)
It never dawned on me to restore the original speed.
Dust was recorded in E minor - just sped up to where it's just under a half-semitone sharp.[/QUOTE]
Anybody ever pitch shifted it back?
I used to have audio editors (sound forge and the like) to reverse and normalize and edit swipe curse words (*I worked at a record store before they all closed and made some playable edited versions of some good hip hop cuts back in the day)
It never dawned on me to restore the original speed.
musicland munich
[QUOTE] [b]matt z wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Gregsynth wrote:[/b]
Dust was recorded in E minor - just sped up to where it's just under a half-semitone sharp.[/QUOTE]
Anybody ever pitch shifted it back?
I used to have audio editors (sound forge and the like) to reverse and normalize and edit swipe curse words (*I worked at a record store before they all closed and made some playable edited versions of some good hip hop cuts back in the day)
It never dawned on me to restore the original speed. [/QUOTE]
It`s still more fun to listen to "AOBTD" backwards imo :)
[QUOTE] [b]Gregsynth wrote:[/b]
Dust was recorded in E minor - just sped up to where it's just under a half-semitone sharp.[/QUOTE]
Anybody ever pitch shifted it back?
I used to have audio editors (sound forge and the like) to reverse and normalize and edit swipe curse words (*I worked at a record store before they all closed and made some playable edited versions of some good hip hop cuts back in the day)
It never dawned on me to restore the original speed. [/QUOTE]
It`s still more fun to listen to "AOBTD" backwards imo :)
Chief Mouse
I think C_Matt did, as part of his Revision (The Game bonus disc).
matt z
Now. ... by breath and key and dynamic changes it's clear. ... the hardest Queen song to sing is PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE. ..
That's even excepting that Brian and Roger would sing the "woo whoo who who people talk about you. .. etc" stuff.
It jumps around so much as to be just as disjointed as it's own arrangement
Clearly the reason they could never perform it live.
The "heeeeerrreee (heere ee are!) chorusing parts are difficult enough for two CHOIRS.... I could hardly imagine a band of three singers to pull it off without some incredible digital real time manipulation
That's even excepting that Brian and Roger would sing the "woo whoo who who people talk about you. .. etc" stuff.
It jumps around so much as to be just as disjointed as it's own arrangement
Clearly the reason they could never perform it live.
The "heeeeerrreee (heere ee are!) chorusing parts are difficult enough for two CHOIRS.... I could hardly imagine a band of three singers to pull it off without some incredible digital real time manipulation
ptr
My guess: Gimme The Prize, Scandal and in terms of live conditions? We Are The Champions - at the end of nearly 2hourr show.... :)
Enchlore
Live contidions are an interesting factor to consider.
Notice how in Live Aid, both Bohemian Rhapsody and Radio Ga Ga are played in the beginning of the show instead of at the end. Freddie easily nails both songs, while in regular shows where they would be farther back he sometimes had difficulties singing them.
Notice how in Live Aid, both Bohemian Rhapsody and Radio Ga Ga are played in the beginning of the show instead of at the end. Freddie easily nails both songs, while in regular shows where they would be farther back he sometimes had difficulties singing them.
HighWideandHandsome
No one mentioned "I Want to Break Free"? I think there's a reason he let the audience sing the first few lines on the Magic Tour.
While we're on the subject, I'm pretty sure John Deacon wrote the most consistently challenging songs vocally for Freddie. Note that we've discussed "Spread Your Wings" and "Another One Bites the Dust" as well...
While we're on the subject, I'm pretty sure John Deacon wrote the most consistently challenging songs vocally for Freddie. Note that we've discussed "Spread Your Wings" and "Another One Bites the Dust" as well...
BETA215
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[b]matt z wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]Gregsynth wrote:[/b]
Dust was recorded in E minor - just sped up to where it's just under a half-semitone sharp.[/QUOTE]
Anybody ever pitch shifted it back?
I used to have audio editors (sound forge and the like) to reverse and normalize and edit swipe curse words (*I worked at a record store before they all closed and made some playable edited versions of some good hip hop cuts back in the day)
It never dawned on me to restore the original speed.[/QUOTE]
Here you have a comparison: left channel is Matt's take of the real speed and pitch of the recording, and left is the 2011 remaster.
[b]matt z wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]Gregsynth wrote:[/b]
Dust was recorded in E minor - just sped up to where it's just under a half-semitone sharp.[/QUOTE]
Anybody ever pitch shifted it back?
I used to have audio editors (sound forge and the like) to reverse and normalize and edit swipe curse words (*I worked at a record store before they all closed and made some playable edited versions of some good hip hop cuts back in the day)
It never dawned on me to restore the original speed.[/QUOTE]
Here you have a comparison: left channel is Matt's take of the real speed and pitch of the recording, and left is the 2011 remaster.
Sebastian
[QUOTE] [b]HighWideandHandsome wrote:[/b]
No one mentioned "I Want to Break Free"? I think there's a reason he let the audience sing the first few lines on the Magic Tour.
While we're on the subject, I'm pretty sure John Deacon wrote the most consistently challenging songs vocally for Freddie. Note that we've discussed "Spread Your Wings" and "Another One Bites the Dust" as well...[/QUOTE]
I wonder if the fact he wasn't a singer had anything to do with that. Non-drummers often arrange tricky and counterintuitive drum parts, and non-guitarists often write complex guitar bits (it happens in classical music as well: the composer of the famous 'Aranjuez Concerto' wasn't a guitar player himself, but he was quite good on piano and also had enough creativity and musicianship).
No one mentioned "I Want to Break Free"? I think there's a reason he let the audience sing the first few lines on the Magic Tour.
While we're on the subject, I'm pretty sure John Deacon wrote the most consistently challenging songs vocally for Freddie. Note that we've discussed "Spread Your Wings" and "Another One Bites the Dust" as well...[/QUOTE]
I wonder if the fact he wasn't a singer had anything to do with that. Non-drummers often arrange tricky and counterintuitive drum parts, and non-guitarists often write complex guitar bits (it happens in classical music as well: the composer of the famous 'Aranjuez Concerto' wasn't a guitar player himself, but he was quite good on piano and also had enough creativity and musicianship).
Oscar J
Spread Your Wings was probably not all that hard for Freddie, especially compared to It's Late on the same album. In fact, I'd say most of Deacons songs fit Freddie quite well, and Freddie himself did state that he loved to sing Deacon's songs. Break Free is sort of high in places,
I'm pretty sure Brian May wrote the most consistently challenging songs to sing. Think Freddie mentions that in an interview or something as well, and Brian stated that as well when talking about Let Me In Your Heart Again.
Examples of high placed Brian songs:
Sweet Lady
The Prophet's Song
It's Late
Feelings Feelings (you can tell Freddies voice is starting to break in the end of the song)
Dead On Time
Put Out The Fire
Machines
Who Wants To Live Forever
Gimme The Prize
Scandal
Bijou
The Show Must Go On
I'm pretty sure Brian May wrote the most consistently challenging songs to sing. Think Freddie mentions that in an interview or something as well, and Brian stated that as well when talking about Let Me In Your Heart Again.
Examples of high placed Brian songs:
Sweet Lady
The Prophet's Song
It's Late
Feelings Feelings (you can tell Freddies voice is starting to break in the end of the song)
Dead On Time
Put Out The Fire
Machines
Who Wants To Live Forever
Gimme The Prize
Scandal
Bijou
The Show Must Go On