Could we make our own Queen cover?

^Property of Queenzone Productions.

I'll be up for this, although I won't be able to take part for a few weeks until my home office/studio set up is sorted! I can play guitar/keys and sing, where needed.

I don't think I've seen anyone offer to play bass, so I'd be happy to provide "dazzling tie and bass guitar". And maybe a few touches of guitar here and there.

I'm not sure SSOR would be a particularly easy choice, but if that's the consensus I'll go along with it. From the songs I've seen mentioned here, I personally think In The Lap Of The Gods...Revisited would be a good song to go with.

Golden Salmon said: ^Property of Queenzone Productions.



hahaha 5/5

Right. What's the best way to get this in motion then? I can't play any Instruments, so I will only be able to put my shout in for Lead or Backing Vocals. SSOR is a great choice. Happy to sing on anything though.

SSOR is a good first option: oldie but goodie, 70's track, not too popular, will probably be in the movie in some capacity... We have the multitrack files too, which is helpful.

I would like to see more suggestions, particularly from people who can play any given song.

If there will be more than one song eventually, I hope to participate someday.

I'm happy to do whatever on whatever song is picked.

I cant wait until we get started on this collaboration. How will we do this practically? I assume that we will just upload the tracks we are doing as a *.wav file and those who mixes picks and chooses from all the different tracks coming in. And we cant expect that all will be used of course. I hope we go for the best possible end result. I will not be disappointed if none of my stuff will be used. I know the level of talent on this board, and there will be some quality tracks surley! Lets not wait for too long to start this thing. Too often projects like this just fades out. We must not let that happen this time! :)

Agreeing the key and tempo (and which edit!) is critical once the song is chosen to avoid too many headaches.

I'm happy to mix it all together - but would be cool if a few of us had a go and maybe we do an end of year vote for the best?

Once we're done with song /key / tempo, I say start a new thread called Cover Stems or something soley for people to stick their bits in and keep the comments for here?

Keep it tidy.

Ok, sounds like we're going to give Seven Seas Of Rhye a shot. I would propose the following approach:

- I believe there's a multi available; let's use the original tempo and key if at all possible.

- We use the multi to make a couple of simple, bare-bones mix-downs, something like this:

* drums & bass,
* piano & bass (mainly for the drummer / drummers)
* piano & drums (mainly for the bass player)

- The people who are going to play instruments start to record their parts, using any of the above as their backing tracks. When done, upload them. Maybe one of the skilled mixers here can then help us to create a basic instrumental working track.

- The people recording vocals, instrumental solos, maybe even creative new additions to the song, can now record their parts using the instrumental working track as backing.

- We upload the results, and anyone can have a go at mixing the final thing.

I thought I'd just throw this out here - I'm sure the above plan can be improved upon, so I'd be happy to hear your feedback. It looks like this could take a while to do, but I think it's going to be fun!

Just for inspiration. Here is the chords for the song:

D
Fear me you lord and lady preachers
D G
I descend upon your earth from the skies
D
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Em Em7 A
Bring before me what is mineee...
D
The seven seas of rhye

D D
Can you hear me you peers and privy councillors
D G
I stand before you naked to the eyes
G D
I will destroy any man who dares abuse my trust
Em Em7 A
I swear that you'll be mineee.
D
At the seven seas of rhye

D C G
Sisteeeer... I live and lie for you
D C G
Misteeeer... do and I'll die

D Em
You are mine I possess you
F#m G F#m Em
Belong to you forever.ever.ever
D

[Solo]
Bb

G
Storm the master marathon I'll fly through
G C
By flash and thunder fire I'll survive
G/B Am
I'll survive I'll survive
Am
Then I'll defy the laws of nature
Am/G D
And come out aliveee.

D
Begone with you shod and shady senators
D G
Give out the good leave out the bad evil cries
G D
I challenge the mighty titan and his troubadours
Em Em7 A
And with a smileee...
A D
I'll take you to the seven seas of rhye

I am listening to the instrumental now. And the structure of the song isnt the most complicated when it comes to Queen. The challenge is all the clever bits they put in like the guitar flavours, harmonies and all that. And while I listen to the instrumental I gain new respect for them as a musicians. They has such great taste. I love this even without vocals. Beautiful song!

Safe to assume we're settling for SSOR for our first attempt!

[url=https://mega.nz/#!pVRkXAgT!dGHtdoGrTlydWR5FZnHTY_brd3b3VSbb77Zm6CSzHWw]Link to the multitrack[/url]

I have tried to record some vocals for it today. Has anyone else been on it?