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Sunshine
Craig, move on. I can not stand this moaning about how it used to be in 1979. Really.
I am the first to agree that playing parts of songs is not OK. That being said, they put on a damn fine show. It’s great music and Queen is blessed with Adam. He does justice to the songs.
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond.
Focus on the great things: Roger and Adam duetting on Under Pressure is just joy to watch. Or Roger singing I’m in Love With My Car. Or Adam singing Who Wants To Live Forever.
That’s is just great stuff.
Freddie is dead. He died 26 years ago. Move on.
I am the first to agree that playing parts of songs is not OK. That being said, they put on a damn fine show. It’s great music and Queen is blessed with Adam. He does justice to the songs.
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond.
Focus on the great things: Roger and Adam duetting on Under Pressure is just joy to watch. Or Roger singing I’m in Love With My Car. Or Adam singing Who Wants To Live Forever.
That’s is just great stuff.
Freddie is dead. He died 26 years ago. Move on.
Vocal harmony
[QUOTE] [b]Sunshine wrote:[/b]
Craig, move on. I can not stand this moaning about how it used to be in 1979. Really. . . .
I am the first to agree that playing parts of songs is not OK. That being said, they put on a damn fine show. . . .
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond.
Freddie is dead. He died 26 years ago. Move on. [/QUOTE]
I agree times change, and so should people.
Playing parts of songs is something of a Queen tradition. Through the 70's and 80's with the exception of 1982. So I guess you always thought there shows were never ok?
Yes it is a business, more so to them when they took over there own management from John Reid.
Craig, move on. I can not stand this moaning about how it used to be in 1979. Really. . . .
I am the first to agree that playing parts of songs is not OK. That being said, they put on a damn fine show. . . .
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond.
Freddie is dead. He died 26 years ago. Move on. [/QUOTE]
I agree times change, and so should people.
Playing parts of songs is something of a Queen tradition. Through the 70's and 80's with the exception of 1982. So I guess you always thought there shows were never ok?
Yes it is a business, more so to them when they took over there own management from John Reid.
RS_Protos
"He does justice to the songs. " matter of opinion.........................
Sebastian
[QUOTE] [b]Vocal harmony wrote:[/b]
Playing parts of songs is something of a Queen tradition. Through the 70's and 80's with the exception of 1982.[/QUOTE]
In 1982 they only played selected bits from 'Dragon Attack' (no drum solo, for instance, and only one documented instance so far of the bass solo, plus no final chorus). They often only did the intro of 'Mustapha' (i.e. a part) and, of course, they always excluded the 'Bo Rhap' intro. So even though there wasn't a medley as such, they were still playing incomplete versions.
Playing parts of songs is something of a Queen tradition. Through the 70's and 80's with the exception of 1982.[/QUOTE]
In 1982 they only played selected bits from 'Dragon Attack' (no drum solo, for instance, and only one documented instance so far of the bass solo, plus no final chorus). They often only did the intro of 'Mustapha' (i.e. a part) and, of course, they always excluded the 'Bo Rhap' intro. So even though there wasn't a medley as such, they were still playing incomplete versions.
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]Queenman!! wrote:[/b]
depressed? that will happen when you play a Greatest Hits setlist for over 12 years since PR came onboard. ;)[/QUOTE]
Compare the setlist now to what it was a decade ago - it may be a "greatest hits" setlist, but they had over 40 singles. The show is quite different now, never mind the production.
depressed? that will happen when you play a Greatest Hits setlist for over 12 years since PR came onboard. ;)[/QUOTE]
Compare the setlist now to what it was a decade ago - it may be a "greatest hits" setlist, but they had over 40 singles. The show is quite different now, never mind the production.
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]Krypto_98 wrote:[/b]
During Fat Bottom Girls in Toronto, I saw Brian run and he looked visibly in pain after that. He tried to hide it with a smile. I personally think they will stop touring soon. If you read is instagram he is already saying stuff like that its taking a toll
https://youtu.be/guLAIlSV8PI?t=5m56s
around there ish[/QUOTE]
Yep - he's 70.
And just a few years ago he had knee replacement surgery.
We should feel lucky these guys are touring at all.
During Fat Bottom Girls in Toronto, I saw Brian run and he looked visibly in pain after that. He tried to hide it with a smile. I personally think they will stop touring soon. If you read is instagram he is already saying stuff like that its taking a toll
https://youtu.be/guLAIlSV8PI?t=5m56s
around there ish[/QUOTE]
Yep - he's 70.
And just a few years ago he had knee replacement surgery.
We should feel lucky these guys are touring at all.
Sebastian
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
We should feel lucky these guys are touring at all.
[/QUOTE]
Not really. We should breathe oxygen, eat, drink and eliminate waste. Everything else is optional.
The fact they're touring is certainly making them (and thousands of people) very happy. Fair play for that. But it doesn't have even the slightest effect on my life, so it's neither 'lucky' nor 'unlucky' for me that they're touring or that at some point they won't anymore.
We should feel lucky these guys are touring at all.
[/QUOTE]
Not really. We should breathe oxygen, eat, drink and eliminate waste. Everything else is optional.
The fact they're touring is certainly making them (and thousands of people) very happy. Fair play for that. But it doesn't have even the slightest effect on my life, so it's neither 'lucky' nor 'unlucky' for me that they're touring or that at some point they won't anymore.
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]craigob11 wrote:[/b]
No real loyalty to people who helped build them up (the fans) over many a year. I truly cant understand why they can't issue stuff the longstanding fans
crave for
I think, after this tour, its time to retire gracefully boys & maybe, just maybe concentrate on what the fan/collector truly wants before its too late.
[/QUOTE]
You are in the extreme minority, friend. 99% of the people are happy with the shows on the way out of the arena.
They are playing Stone Cold Crazy and Get Down Make Love for the people who know the albums. The greatest hits crowd doesn't know those tunes. That's why the two NOTW tracks were dropped - the band doesn't want to look at blank faces for another 15 minutes of the night.
As per releases - what more could one crave at the moment? They just released an alternate version of News Of The World with different guitars and vocals on every track.
Some bands do more for their fans, and others do less. Queen are somewhere in the middle. If you want more, then maybe you should dig deeper into Bruce Springsteen or King Crimson. This is about as good as it'll get for Queen.
No real loyalty to people who helped build them up (the fans) over many a year. I truly cant understand why they can't issue stuff the longstanding fans
crave for
I think, after this tour, its time to retire gracefully boys & maybe, just maybe concentrate on what the fan/collector truly wants before its too late.
[/QUOTE]
You are in the extreme minority, friend. 99% of the people are happy with the shows on the way out of the arena.
They are playing Stone Cold Crazy and Get Down Make Love for the people who know the albums. The greatest hits crowd doesn't know those tunes. That's why the two NOTW tracks were dropped - the band doesn't want to look at blank faces for another 15 minutes of the night.
As per releases - what more could one crave at the moment? They just released an alternate version of News Of The World with different guitars and vocals on every track.
Some bands do more for their fans, and others do less. Queen are somewhere in the middle. If you want more, then maybe you should dig deeper into Bruce Springsteen or King Crimson. This is about as good as it'll get for Queen.
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]Sunshine wrote:[/b]
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond. [/QUOTE]
Agreed. Queen went from being a band to a brand long before 1991. To suggest otherwise is completely foolish and short-sighted.
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond. [/QUOTE]
Agreed. Queen went from being a band to a brand long before 1991. To suggest otherwise is completely foolish and short-sighted.
Holly2003
[QUOTE] [b]Sunshine wrote:[/b]
Craig, move on. I can not stand this moaning about how it used to be in 1979. Really.
I am the first to agree that playing parts of songs is not OK. That being said, they put on a damn fine show. It’s great music and Queen is blessed with Adam. He does justice to the songs.
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond.
Focus on the great things: Roger and Adam duetting on Under Pressure is just joy to watch. Or Roger singing I’m in Love With My Car. Or Adam singing Who Wants To Live Forever.
That’s is just great stuff.
Freddie is dead. He died 26 years ago. Move on. [/QUOTE]
There's something deeply ironic about telling someone to "move on" while half of Queen play their old hits :)
Craig, move on. I can not stand this moaning about how it used to be in 1979. Really.
I am the first to agree that playing parts of songs is not OK. That being said, they put on a damn fine show. It’s great music and Queen is blessed with Adam. He does justice to the songs.
Stop whining about “business”. It always has been business. Also in 1977. And beyond.
Focus on the great things: Roger and Adam duetting on Under Pressure is just joy to watch. Or Roger singing I’m in Love With My Car. Or Adam singing Who Wants To Live Forever.
That’s is just great stuff.
Freddie is dead. He died 26 years ago. Move on. [/QUOTE]
There's something deeply ironic about telling someone to "move on" while half of Queen play their old hits :)
craigob11
thanks for all gour replies & comments.
you say 'move on' ? I didnt say I didnt enjoy the show, i thought it was great. Nor did I dis respect AL, he did a great job.
My point was, in general, that being NOTW anniversary year, in the Uk. they could have played more from the album...no? Their staging was centered around that...no? I agree, they have to please every one..& no, maybe not all who attend the shows know the album but from the crowd at the Echo which varied..they were mainly in the older bracket of fans so possibly did know it. And yes "it always as been a business" i agree but do they really need to stick the name on everything now?
you say 'move on' ? I didnt say I didnt enjoy the show, i thought it was great. Nor did I dis respect AL, he did a great job.
My point was, in general, that being NOTW anniversary year, in the Uk. they could have played more from the album...no? Their staging was centered around that...no? I agree, they have to please every one..& no, maybe not all who attend the shows know the album but from the crowd at the Echo which varied..they were mainly in the older bracket of fans so possibly did know it. And yes "it always as been a business" i agree but do they really need to stick the name on everything now?
Sunshine
In the old days they incorporated abbreviated songs in a medley in an intelligent way.
What i mean is that they play short versions of songs (Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Tie Your Mother Down, Hammer To Fall( LY)etc) which they never done before. It's like experiencing Live Magic in real. Not cool.
And what's worse, they stop playing songs in the middle. Like Play The Game, it just stopped before the guitar solo. What a turn off.
Or Brian not playing the last scales of Bohemian Rhapsody. That is just sloppiness, because the majority of the audience doesn't notice.
What i mean is that they play short versions of songs (Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Tie Your Mother Down, Hammer To Fall( LY)etc) which they never done before. It's like experiencing Live Magic in real. Not cool.
And what's worse, they stop playing songs in the middle. Like Play The Game, it just stopped before the guitar solo. What a turn off.
Or Brian not playing the last scales of Bohemian Rhapsody. That is just sloppiness, because the majority of the audience doesn't notice.
Vocal harmony
[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Vocal harmony wrote:[/b]
Playing parts of songs is something of a Queen tradition. Through the 70's and 80's with the exception of 1982.[/QUOTE]
In 1982 they only played selected bits from 'Dragon Attack' (no drum solo, for instance, and only one documented instance so far of the bass solo, plus no final chorus). They often only did the intro of 'Mustapha' (i.e. a part) and, of course, they always excluded the 'Bo Rhap' intro. So even though there wasn't a medley as such, they were still playing incomplete versions.[/QUOTE]
You're right and I hadn't thought of those instances. So that's even more parts of songs, and it's still before any Queen + shows
[QUOTE] [b]Vocal harmony wrote:[/b]
Playing parts of songs is something of a Queen tradition. Through the 70's and 80's with the exception of 1982.[/QUOTE]
In 1982 they only played selected bits from 'Dragon Attack' (no drum solo, for instance, and only one documented instance so far of the bass solo, plus no final chorus). They often only did the intro of 'Mustapha' (i.e. a part) and, of course, they always excluded the 'Bo Rhap' intro. So even though there wasn't a medley as such, they were still playing incomplete versions.[/QUOTE]
You're right and I hadn't thought of those instances. So that's even more parts of songs, and it's still before any Queen + shows
Queenman!!
Poor Brian , he screwed de bo rhap solo complete in Leeds. What happened? Due to smoke or...???
https://youtu.be/6OUIMjmn9WI
https://youtu.be/6OUIMjmn9WI