Cruella de Vil
70's Live DVDS vs Queen Monopoly Set or 3D Book...hmmm what a hard choice! Time to become a hermit and brush up on my Sparks collection! Utter disappointment.
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YourValentine
I am a little surprised that you all are so disappointed about the anthology not happening, this is really old news. I don't understand how Brian May as a scientist does not buy into the idea of an anthology, it would be Queen history. A demo can never be perfect or it would not be a demo but a full song. For me it would be 100 times more worthwhile than re-animated second rate pop tunes like "Let Me In Your Heart Again" which was ditched for very good reasons at the time. Personally, I am more disappointed about the non-release of more concert videos from the 70s but nobody asks my opinion, so I stopped being angry. In return I also stopped buying all the re-releases, let the casual fan buy them, I only buy what I really want and not for completeness anymore. Maybe they would listen to the fans if the fans stopped buying everything that is thrown at them including tickets for *Queen Extravaganza". As long as this happens they will keep re-releasing Greatest Hits in every imaginable form and package.
brians wig
I have to say, nothing surprises me anymore.
It has been obvious for years that Brian is more interested in Kerry Ellis, 3D photography, Astronomy and badgers than Queen itself. I am not sure what Roger’s interests are – but if half of the 2 remaining members still active is too busy then nothing much will happen.
The sheer number of things mentioned as coming soon/being worked on – and nothing ever materialises – says to me that the sticking point is Brian and Roger. They should let someone else take control of stuff and get things moving without them having to oversee things.
But you do wonder if Island/Universal/QPL are just looking to make cash for minimal effort. Just look at the number of adverts now using Queen tracks – including 2 different ones using Flash (well, versions of it). I know on the Roobarb Queen forum that people posting are appalled at the use of the track in this way – and just say it demonstrates making a quick buck seems to be the driving force these days, rather than preserving integrity and respect for the Queen brand.
It has been obvious for years that Brian is more interested in Kerry Ellis, 3D photography, Astronomy and badgers than Queen itself. I am not sure what Roger’s interests are – but if half of the 2 remaining members still active is too busy then nothing much will happen.
The sheer number of things mentioned as coming soon/being worked on – and nothing ever materialises – says to me that the sticking point is Brian and Roger. They should let someone else take control of stuff and get things moving without them having to oversee things.
But you do wonder if Island/Universal/QPL are just looking to make cash for minimal effort. Just look at the number of adverts now using Queen tracks – including 2 different ones using Flash (well, versions of it). I know on the Roobarb Queen forum that people posting are appalled at the use of the track in this way – and just say it demonstrates making a quick buck seems to be the driving force these days, rather than preserving integrity and respect for the Queen brand.
tcc
I think the task of covering all their career in one go may be too daunting vs the unknown returns. Maybe the band should consider doing a boxset of anthologies by a practical period, for example, a boxset covering 1973 to 1977 first. This can cut down the effort involved and enable them to assess the demand for such an effort.
Barry Durex
It's up to the collectors to liberate some of the video recordings now.
Some are wary of sharing what's not really theirs, so they need to do it incognito.
They might not be as good as what's in the QPL vaults, but they sure are better quality and more complete than what we would otherwise see by way of an unlikely official release.
Don't take it to the grave, leak it.
Some are wary of sharing what's not really theirs, so they need to do it incognito.
They might not be as good as what's in the QPL vaults, but they sure are better quality and more complete than what we would otherwise see by way of an unlikely official release.
Don't take it to the grave, leak it.
matt z
[QUOTE] [b]tcc wrote:[/b]
I think the task of covering all their career in one go may be too daunting vs the unknown returns. Maybe the band should consider doing a boxset of anthologies by a practical period, for example, a boxset covering 1973 to 1977 first. This can cut down the effort involved and enable them to assess the demand for such an effort.[/QUOTE]
You're over thinking it. Just let it be the release for fans and let it be ordinarily priced so it's not ridiculous. It'll sell more than the next compilation and HELL it could be packaged with the next compassion for all anybody gives a fuck.
just not the SAME SHIT. for the love of God. ... they have material. what's holding them back? A sneeze on record? ??
imperfections are honest. deal with it!
I think the task of covering all their career in one go may be too daunting vs the unknown returns. Maybe the band should consider doing a boxset of anthologies by a practical period, for example, a boxset covering 1973 to 1977 first. This can cut down the effort involved and enable them to assess the demand for such an effort.[/QUOTE]
You're over thinking it. Just let it be the release for fans and let it be ordinarily priced so it's not ridiculous. It'll sell more than the next compilation and HELL it could be packaged with the next compassion for all anybody gives a fuck.
just not the SAME SHIT. for the love of God. ... they have material. what's holding them back? A sneeze on record? ??
imperfections are honest. deal with it!
Togg
Never been a collector of EVERYTHING but I am sad about the Anthology and the 70's concerts, I really had hoped for a 77-8 era one, I can kind of understand the Anthology not going ahead, I guess that releasing something that all four had used as work-in-progress is maybe not your first choice when they were always known for perfectionisum in the studio. It's sad but I guess I can see their point, as an artist you really only want people to her what YOU believe is your best, and putting it together and producing it would be a major task and cost...
Shame
Shame
Vali
C´mon, any other artist is releasing boxsets with rarities, demos, alt. mixes, raw live recordings etc, etc, these days. The reason why Queen, lead by Freddie Mercury (legend status), won´t follow that path is beyond any reasonable comprehension. It´s ridiculous to say the least.
"Casual customer is not interested in such product". Yeah, yeah .... Brian´s boxset will sell millions, I´m sure., as Roger´s did.
They get praise after the FANTASTIC Rainbow release but decide to show us their finger afterwards.
"Casual customer is not interested in such product". Yeah, yeah .... Brian´s boxset will sell millions, I´m sure., as Roger´s did.
They get praise after the FANTASTIC Rainbow release but decide to show us their finger afterwards.
jondickens1
It's strange that everyone on this thread has commented that no more 70s concerts will be released. A thread on Facebook I read from a fan who went to the Dutch convention and listened to Greg Brookes said otherwise.
Hyde Park,Earls Court and Houston were being worked on. The issue though was whether to release them as standalone concerts or as a highlights. This was,as Greg Brookes mentioned,because Roger and Brian are perfectionists and we're not entirely happy with the quality.
In addition the same Facebook post mentions that Greg Brookes confirmed that a live Killers box set is work in progress.
Intriguingly Greg Brookes only confirmed the release of Queen on Air in November when a fan questioned (after Mr Brookes was firstly unwilling to announce the release of Queen on Air) why the release date had been seen on Amazon.
So not all negative news,hopefully.
Hyde Park,Earls Court and Houston were being worked on. The issue though was whether to release them as standalone concerts or as a highlights. This was,as Greg Brookes mentioned,because Roger and Brian are perfectionists and we're not entirely happy with the quality.
In addition the same Facebook post mentions that Greg Brookes confirmed that a live Killers box set is work in progress.
Intriguingly Greg Brookes only confirmed the release of Queen on Air in November when a fan questioned (after Mr Brookes was firstly unwilling to announce the release of Queen on Air) why the release date had been seen on Amazon.
So not all negative news,hopefully.
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]Vali wrote:[/b]
C´mon, any other artist is releasing boxsets with rarities, demos, alt. mixes, raw live recordings etc, etc, these days. The reason why Queen, lead by Freddie Mercury (legend status), won´t follow that path is beyond any reasonable comprehension. It´s ridiculous to say the least.
"Casual customer is not interested in such product". Yeah, yeah .... Brian´s boxset will sell millions, I´m sure., as Roger´s did.
They get praise after the FANTASTIC Rainbow release but decide to show us their finger afterwards. [/QUOTE]
And that really is all that needs to be said.
Wake me up when the 76-79 live material comes out.
C´mon, any other artist is releasing boxsets with rarities, demos, alt. mixes, raw live recordings etc, etc, these days. The reason why Queen, lead by Freddie Mercury (legend status), won´t follow that path is beyond any reasonable comprehension. It´s ridiculous to say the least.
"Casual customer is not interested in such product". Yeah, yeah .... Brian´s boxset will sell millions, I´m sure., as Roger´s did.
They get praise after the FANTASTIC Rainbow release but decide to show us their finger afterwards. [/QUOTE]
And that really is all that needs to be said.
Wake me up when the 76-79 live material comes out.
musicland munich
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
Wake me up when the 76-79 live material comes out.[/QUOTE]
Bad News...
Wake me up when the 76-79 live material comes out.[/QUOTE]
Bad News...
Biggus Dickus
I wish Brian, Roger and Jim would take heed what Robert Fripp is doing with King Crimson box sets. How about something like this instead of games, books and re-re-releases.
Disc 1 - Discipline:
Mixed and produced from the original multi-track tapes by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp (2011). Mastered by
Simon Heyworth and Robert Fripp (4)
Disc 2 - Live in Japan:
Taken from an audience cassette recording at Kokusai Hall, Tokyo on December 18th, the final concert in 1981. Audio restored & newly mastered at DGM by David Singleton and Alex R Mundy 2016. (1)
Disc 3 - Beat:
Mixed and produced from the original
multi-track tapes by Steven Wilson and
Robert Fripp (2016). Mastered by
Simon Heyworth and Robert Fripp (4)
Disc 4 - Live at Alabamahalle:
Recorded September 29 in Munich, the
final concert in 1982. Remastered and
recompiled 2016 by David Singleton
and Alex R Mundy with six tracks
from new audio sources. (2)
Disc 5 - Fragmented:
Mostly recorded January 17-30, 1983
at C.V. Lloyd Music, Champaign, IL
Recording Engineer: Gary Platt,
Produced by Robert Fripp and David
Singleton. Two new bonus tracks 2016. (3)
Disc 6 - Three of a Perfect Pair:
Mixed and produced from the original multi-track tapes by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp (2016). Mastered by
Simon Heyworth and Robert Fripp (4)
Discs 7 & 8 - Absent Lovers:
Live at The Spectrum, Montreal, July 11th, the final concert of 1984. Mixed by David Singleton & Robert Fripp from the original multi-track tapes for the DGM release Absent Lovers (1998). As newly recompiled in high-resolution for inclusion on Disc 15
Disc 9 - Are You Recording Gary?:
An insight into the inner working of the band, and the familiar heard in an unfamiliar way. Edited & assembled by David Singleton from original album session tapes, with additional downmixes by Alex R. Mundy
Disc 10: - Discipline (dvd-a):
Audio content: 5.1 surround mix; original mix; 2011 mix & additional tracks in 24/96 and Album rough mixes in 24/48
Video content: Old Grey Whistle Test (4)
Disc 11 - Beat (dvd-a):
Audio content: 5.1 surround mix; original mix; 2016 mix & Alternate Album in 24/48
Video content: Heartbeat promo; two tracks live in Munich (4)
Disc 12 - Three of a Perfect Pair (dvd-a):
Audio content: 5.1 surround mix;
original mix; 2016 mix in 24/48
Video content: Sleepless promo (4)
Disc 13 - Discipline (blu-ray):
Contents as Disc 10 (audio 24/96) plus:
Video content:
Moles Club French TV interview
Live in Frejus 2016 audio & video transfers
Disc 14 - Beat (blu-ray):
Contents as Disc 11 (audio 24/96) plus:
Video content:
Complete Alabamahalle TV broadcast (widescreen format).
Disc 15 - Three of a Perfect Pair (blu-ray):
Contents as Disc 12 (audio 24/96) plus:
Video content: Three of a Perfect Pair - Live in Japan (Widescreen format).
Japan April 29th 1984 Part Show;
Japan April 29th 1984 (single camera);
Japan April 30th 1984 (single camera).
Audio content: Absent Lovers
High resolution and surround sound
Disc 16 - Live at Moles Club:
Taken from an audience cassette recording of April 30, 1981, the very first performance by Belew, Fripp, Bruford & Levin, while still called Discipline. Remastered and recompiled 2016. (2)
Disc 17 - Europe 1982:
A newly discovered unreleased live album. Mixed by Brad Davis & Robert Fripp in 1983. Taken from the concert in The Arena, Frejus, August 27th 1982. Plus four bonus tracks from the remainder of the concert
Disc 18 - More Neal and Jack and Me (dvd):
Video content: The Noise - Live in Frejus as previously released on the DGM DVD Neal and Jack and Me (2002). Plus Three of a Perfect Pair - Live in Japan - re-assembled from newly discovered master reels with previously unseen footage. Both in their original 4:3 standard definition format.
Disc 19 - The Town and the City (dvd):
Audio content: Live in Philadelphia, Asbury Park, Cap D'Agde, Frejus 24/48 high-resolution stereo, Europe1982, previously unreleased live album 24/96 high-resolution stereo
Video content:
Alabamahalle TV broadcast in its original
4:3 standard definition format.
Also includes:
40-page album-sized booklet with
previously unpublished photos by Tony Levin, and sleevenotes incorporating Robert Fripp's diaries, new interview material with all band members written by Sid Smith and David Singleton
2 concert posters, concert programme, setlist, concert tickets, press releases, promo photo and other memorabilia
Disc 1 - Discipline:
Mixed and produced from the original multi-track tapes by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp (2011). Mastered by
Simon Heyworth and Robert Fripp (4)
Disc 2 - Live in Japan:
Taken from an audience cassette recording at Kokusai Hall, Tokyo on December 18th, the final concert in 1981. Audio restored & newly mastered at DGM by David Singleton and Alex R Mundy 2016. (1)
Disc 3 - Beat:
Mixed and produced from the original
multi-track tapes by Steven Wilson and
Robert Fripp (2016). Mastered by
Simon Heyworth and Robert Fripp (4)
Disc 4 - Live at Alabamahalle:
Recorded September 29 in Munich, the
final concert in 1982. Remastered and
recompiled 2016 by David Singleton
and Alex R Mundy with six tracks
from new audio sources. (2)
Disc 5 - Fragmented:
Mostly recorded January 17-30, 1983
at C.V. Lloyd Music, Champaign, IL
Recording Engineer: Gary Platt,
Produced by Robert Fripp and David
Singleton. Two new bonus tracks 2016. (3)
Disc 6 - Three of a Perfect Pair:
Mixed and produced from the original multi-track tapes by Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp (2016). Mastered by
Simon Heyworth and Robert Fripp (4)
Discs 7 & 8 - Absent Lovers:
Live at The Spectrum, Montreal, July 11th, the final concert of 1984. Mixed by David Singleton & Robert Fripp from the original multi-track tapes for the DGM release Absent Lovers (1998). As newly recompiled in high-resolution for inclusion on Disc 15
Disc 9 - Are You Recording Gary?:
An insight into the inner working of the band, and the familiar heard in an unfamiliar way. Edited & assembled by David Singleton from original album session tapes, with additional downmixes by Alex R. Mundy
Disc 10: - Discipline (dvd-a):
Audio content: 5.1 surround mix; original mix; 2011 mix & additional tracks in 24/96 and Album rough mixes in 24/48
Video content: Old Grey Whistle Test (4)
Disc 11 - Beat (dvd-a):
Audio content: 5.1 surround mix; original mix; 2016 mix & Alternate Album in 24/48
Video content: Heartbeat promo; two tracks live in Munich (4)
Disc 12 - Three of a Perfect Pair (dvd-a):
Audio content: 5.1 surround mix;
original mix; 2016 mix in 24/48
Video content: Sleepless promo (4)
Disc 13 - Discipline (blu-ray):
Contents as Disc 10 (audio 24/96) plus:
Video content:
Moles Club French TV interview
Live in Frejus 2016 audio & video transfers
Disc 14 - Beat (blu-ray):
Contents as Disc 11 (audio 24/96) plus:
Video content:
Complete Alabamahalle TV broadcast (widescreen format).
Disc 15 - Three of a Perfect Pair (blu-ray):
Contents as Disc 12 (audio 24/96) plus:
Video content: Three of a Perfect Pair - Live in Japan (Widescreen format).
Japan April 29th 1984 Part Show;
Japan April 29th 1984 (single camera);
Japan April 30th 1984 (single camera).
Audio content: Absent Lovers
High resolution and surround sound
Disc 16 - Live at Moles Club:
Taken from an audience cassette recording of April 30, 1981, the very first performance by Belew, Fripp, Bruford & Levin, while still called Discipline. Remastered and recompiled 2016. (2)
Disc 17 - Europe 1982:
A newly discovered unreleased live album. Mixed by Brad Davis & Robert Fripp in 1983. Taken from the concert in The Arena, Frejus, August 27th 1982. Plus four bonus tracks from the remainder of the concert
Disc 18 - More Neal and Jack and Me (dvd):
Video content: The Noise - Live in Frejus as previously released on the DGM DVD Neal and Jack and Me (2002). Plus Three of a Perfect Pair - Live in Japan - re-assembled from newly discovered master reels with previously unseen footage. Both in their original 4:3 standard definition format.
Disc 19 - The Town and the City (dvd):
Audio content: Live in Philadelphia, Asbury Park, Cap D'Agde, Frejus 24/48 high-resolution stereo, Europe1982, previously unreleased live album 24/96 high-resolution stereo
Video content:
Alabamahalle TV broadcast in its original
4:3 standard definition format.
Also includes:
40-page album-sized booklet with
previously unpublished photos by Tony Levin, and sleevenotes incorporating Robert Fripp's diaries, new interview material with all band members written by Sid Smith and David Singleton
2 concert posters, concert programme, setlist, concert tickets, press releases, promo photo and other memorabilia
brians wig
And I bet all of that (from Robert Fripp) costs the same as a Queen box does.
matt z
[QUOTE] [b]brians wig wrote:[/b]
And I bet all of that (from Robert Fripp) costs the same as a Queen box does.[/QUOTE]
https://www.burningshed.com/store/kingcrimson/product/313/7898/
pretty much looks like it
And I bet all of that (from Robert Fripp) costs the same as a Queen box does.[/QUOTE]
https://www.burningshed.com/store/kingcrimson/product/313/7898/
pretty much looks like it
philip storey
I used to love Queen these days they are long past their sell by date,have little to offer and what they have got which would be interesting to the fans who made them stars in the first place they will not release.Fine I can live with it I am more interested in Muse these days anyway.