[QUOTE] [b]snifflese wrote:[/b]
Is Marc Martel going to be a thief? Why can he sing Queen and change things up? To me he is even further down the chain of popularity, so I don't know why he would get a pass?
He is certainly no rock icon and I doubt very few people have ever heard of him. So, what is up with that?[/QUOTE]
I think the answer can already be found in your question.
Very few people have heard of him and will hear it. He found his niche. But it‘s a really small market and not considered a threat to Queen.
Lambert re-recording WWTLF? Even I as a skeptic person was absolutely stunned by it, when I first heard it live. I don‘t think, it would be as stunning on a record. But it certainly would be a real alternative to the original: Brian and Roger recording Brian‘s song in a newer version with Lambert could in my opinion even chart. And THAT would be considered a threat to Queen‘s legacy by the diehards.
[QUOTE] [b]Sealion wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]snifflese wrote:[/b]
Is Marc Martel going to be a thief? Why can he sing Queen and change things up? To me he is even further down the chain of popularity, so I don't know why he would get a pass?
He is certainly no rock icon and I doubt very few people have ever heard of him. So, what is up with that?[/QUOTE]
I think the answer can already be found in your question.
Very few people have heard of him and will hear it. He found his niche. But it‘s a really small market and not considered a threat to Queen.
Lambert re-recording WWTLF? Even I as a skeptic person was absolutely stunned by it, when I first heard it live. I don‘t think, it would be as stunning on a record. But it certainly would be a real alternative to the original: Brian and Roger recording Brian‘s song in a newer version with Lambert could in my opinion even chart. And THAT would be considered a threat to Queen‘s legacy by the diehards.[/QUOTE]
Yeah you could be right although on YouTube that version of YTMBA Marc's done has quite a few people asking him to do versions of all sorts of deep cut Queen songs. His fans seem convinced 95% of "real Queen fans" want him to front the band instead of Adam.
I do love Adam's version of WWTLF live and a live recording from a show on DVD would be great but I wouldn't want a studio recording of any of the Queen songs personally. I would like them to do one new song together, not an album just a single but I very much doubt they will.
@rockchicl65
It looks like a lot of people. But Queen has millions of fans. 18 mio. monthly listeners on Spotify, as I have learned in another thread. When you take these numbers into consideration, it‘s really just a small
portion of fans, who are also fans of Martel.
Personally I don‘t care for him. He can record, what he likes to record. But I will rather listen to my old ones.
And no, I wouldn‘t say no, if our old guys would record something with Lambert. Old, new, I don‘t care. As long as it‘s good. ;-)
In case you missed it, here is the full QAL concert at Rock In Rio in 2015:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=b9oLKlU0dfc
[QUOTE] [b]Sealion wrote:[/b]
@rockchicl65
It looks like a lot of people. But Queen has millions of fans. 18 mio. monthly listeners on Spotify, as I have learned in another thread. When you take these numbers into consideration, it‘s really just a small
portion of fans, who are also fans of Martel.
Personally I don‘t care for him. He can record, what he likes to record. But I will rather listen to my old ones.
And no, I wouldn‘t say no, if our old guys would record something with Lambert. Old, new, I don‘t care. As long as it‘s good. ;-)
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Yeah he doesn't really float my boat either tbh but then I haven't seen him live, it may be different. I think he has a decent voice low and mid range, just not fond of his high notes.
[QUOTE] [b]rockchic65 wrote:[/b]
Yeah he doesn't really float my boat either tbh but then I haven't seen him live, it may be different. I think he has a decent voice low and mid range, just not fond of his high notes. [/QUOTE]
As long as Brian and Roger are out there playing, I won‘t go and see a cover band. No need for me. I can see, that some fans appreciate his performances, because he sounds almost like Freddie did. Maybe I would go, if he played in my backyard. ;-)
As for buying a record: No, I don‘t think that there is really a need for a record of an imitator. Certainly not for me.
I saw Marc in person the first year Queen Extravaganza was touring in the USA. He sounds like Freddie but lacked personality and charisma. He has improved since then which was 6 years ago. I was more impressed with Jeff Scott Soto and Jennifer Espinoza in that show.
[QUOTE] [b]Sealion wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]rockchic65 wrote:[/b]
Yeah he doesn't really float my boat either tbh but then I haven't seen him live, it may be different. I think he has a decent voice low and mid range, just not fond of his high notes. [/QUOTE]
As long as Brian and Roger are out there playing, I won‘t go and see a cover band. No need for me. I can see, that some fans appreciate his performances, because he sounds almost like Freddie did. Maybe I would go, if he played in my backyard. ;-)
As for buying a record: No, I don‘t think that there is really a need for a record of an imitator. Certainly not for me. [/QUOTE]
Yeah me too, there's no way I would buy a record of a Queen song done by Marc, he may sound somewhat similar to Freddie but he can't beat the real thing, Freddie had such a unique tone for me there's no comparison. I possibly would have seen QEX if they were playing close by and hadn't been doing a greatest hits setlist had Marc still been with them, just to see how it was live but I'd much rather wait and see QAL if they tour the UK again.
[QUOTE] [b]SweetCaroline wrote:[/b]
I saw Marc in person the first year Queen Extravaganza was touring in the USA. He sounds like Freddie but lacked personality and charisma. He has improved since then which was 6 years ago. I was more impressed with Jeff Scott Soto and Jennifer Espinoza in that show.
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I wasn't keen on the girl but love Jeff, would definitely see him doing Queen live if I got the chance but he's got his own thing going on now anyway.
rockchic i would not buy any record of Al doing a Queen song because the one, the music is bigger than he will ever be and two only Freddie can do those songs justice.
For QAL skeptics I recommend reading the recent posts by “Lover Boy” and “Peavy” in the Crown Jewels thread at QOL who said “it’s always a celebration” and “I’m glad I gave QAL a chance.”
Sad and deluded as usual then.
Wont be surprised if you lust over Take That,
[QUOTE] [b]happystar wrote:[/b]
rockchic i would not buy any record of Al doing a Queen song because the one, the music is bigger than he will ever be and two only Freddie can do those songs justice.[/QUOTE]
Well if you read what I previously wrote I said I wouldn't want Adam to record previous Queen songs the way Marc is doing. I'd like a live DVD recording from a show or a new song altogether but that's a different thing.
[QUOTE] [b]snifflese wrote:[/b]
Icy, you sound totally deluded! Why am I bitter and jealous about Freddie's legacy? That makes no sense at all. He is amazing, his legacy will be forever, but it has nothing to do with appreciating Adam and QAL. Why you equate the two, I will never understand. People can really like more than one thing. The person who is jealous and bitter about Freddies' legacy is you. You are just crazy because people like Adam singing Queen and you are afraid that will affect Freddie somehow. That is the only thing that makes any sense to me. You are the Bitter one, the jealous one, truly. If you weren't, you wouldn't make all these crazy statements. I don't care much about Adam's legacy. It will be what it will be. He has his own path and it isn't influenced by Freddie's legacy, I really don't give it much thought. I appreciate all he has done in the last 10 years and his legacy will never be one like Freddie's, but I feel he has been very successful and will continue to be. For someone to be so tied up in a dead singer who you never even saw in concert is really odd. It is like Freddie is the main focus in life from the things you say. Obsessions are never a good thing. You are the only person concerned about legacies and if QAL wasn't as good as it is, I doubt you would be worried.
I wish you would quit saying I am not a Queen fan. As I told you, I have loved Queen way before you, back in the beginning. Just because I am not a fanatic does not mean I am not a Queen fan. It ain't all or nothing like it is with you. I loved Queen, I never say mean or nasty things about them. But you do about Adam and QAL all the time. That is why you are not an Adam fan. So don't lump me into the I am not a fan category, cause I don't fit there. You do. You just have to read all your posts where you always second people who are saying negative things and adding your own. No problem with that, but then you try to pretend you are an Adam fan. Your behavior does not indicate that at all, either here or on QOL.
I don't come here at Caroline's bidding. I don't know her, but I have watched you slam her for years for no good reason on QOL. That was before I even knew who you were. I could never figure out why and it has been a very long time. I am sure you had plenty to do with her bans since the mods also don't like QAL. I've told you numerous times that you are a bully and you hide behind statements like," Well, I do like Save Me" and this week "I am friendly with Rockchic". As I said, Big Deal, the rest of the time you are a wolf in sheep's clothing and then act all distressed and throw crap at me when I try to point out all your inconsistencies! Just own what you are like Runner and Happy. I know exactly what they are and while I don't like it at all, they never try to pretend. You pretend and I hate that just as much and you can get just as ugly as they do sometimes with your accusations. Don't give me the" poor little me" bit. I have read your posts over many years and that doesn't fly with me! I know better and I know exactly what you are. [/QUOTE]
No, I'm not deluded. You and sweetcaroline are a bit too obvious in what you do here.
You are bitter when you think Freddie is talked about too much and that you feel he is thrown in your face, and don't care about important parts of his history. You said Freddie was scary looking recently, if someone said that about Lambert, you'd be all over that. Yeah, you have made snide remarks about Freddie for sure.
Aww, you wish I didn't say I don't think you aren't a Queen fan. Tough shit. How many times have you said I'm not a Lambert fan just because I don't fawn over the guy and act like a Glambert. I think at the end of the day, you are a Q+AL and a Glambert...but not a Queen fan.
Wow, you watched me for years. That's bit fkd up. Even more fkd up how you came here instantly wanting me banned from here and QZ. You made it clear you took her side. So you are sure I have something to do with her bans because the mods don't ike Q+AL? Go to QOL and post these things over there since you are another one who has a beef with the place and some of it's members. What proof do you have of what you are implying here that I'm at fault? Or am I just an easier target to blame, since you both can't admit that she can't do things wrong. You both take no responsibility at all and try to shift everything on me. You both are 60 + and 70+ years old, time to grow up and stop the blame game, I think.
No, honey. Problem is, you don't know who I am. You know jackshit other than my views about Q+AL and AL. You read me for years, and you barely interact with me outside of Q+AL and AL threads. But judge away, but I will tell you you don't know jackshit. Pity me party? I've not done that lately. We had a good discussion a few weeks back where I posted about my mother being ill, and you posted about your hip. We actually were getting along at that time.
[QUOTE] [b]Sealion wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]snifflese wrote:[/b]
Is Marc Martel going to be a thief? Why can he sing Queen and change things up? To me he is even further down the chain of popularity, so I don't know why he would get a pass?
He is certainly no rock icon and I doubt very few people have ever heard of him. So, what is up with that?[/QUOTE]
I think the answer can already be found in your question.
Very few people have heard of him and will hear it. He found his niche. But it‘s a really small market and not considered a threat to Queen.
Lambert re-recording WWTLF? Even I as a skeptic person was absolutely stunned by it, when I first heard it live. I don‘t think, it would be as stunning on a record. But it certainly would be a real alternative to the original: Brian and Roger recording Brian‘s song in a newer version with Lambert could in my opinion even chart. And THAT would be considered a threat to Queen‘s legacy by the diehards.[/QUOTE]
I hope Brian and Roger never record newer version of Queen songs with AL on vocals. That would be awful. Touring is one thing, rerecording Queen songs with AL on vocals,no thanks.
