Mr Bad Guy - Special edition

I think the MBG special edition is an overall improvement, and for those who don't fancy this one, there are many ways to obtain the original version and stick to that one.
Let's face it, this was never a sonic masterpiece of spectacular arrangement, sound engineering, or mixing in the first place. So I accept that the output quality of these new mixes
will not suddenly become spectacular. I think they've done a decent effort at polishing some terrible mixes, and some have worked out better than the others. Personally I would have not objected if they'd just gone and handed the originals for a total re-imaginging to let's say Daft Punk or to a 79-year old Giorgio Moroder to try and achieve that 80's Munich/New York club sound that may have been the desired / intended soundscape of some of the original tracks. Love Kills was/is spectacular in terms of it's programming and the mix (personal opinion), so it's baffling how MBG turned out way worse in those aspects.

[QUOTE] [b]pma wrote:[/b]

I think the MBG special edition is an overall improvement, and for those who don't fancy this one, there are many ways to obtain the original version and stick to that one.
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^ This ^

I don't see the point in repeatedly whining about it. Much like you've said, if you don't like the new version, stick with the original.

It's much the same with Queen+ AL. If you take issue with it, it's fine to let your opinion be known, but fucking hell, don't develop an unhealthy obsession over it and don't fixate on his fans year in, year out (I don't particularly like his singing, I've let that be known here before, but that doesn't mean I've developed an unhealthy obsession that's lasted years like you have).
Just move on instead.
Has it ever occurred to you to do that, Runner_70?

Well, I'm listening right now the new mix of Mr. Bad Guy on wav from the streaming of Universal...
It is my first listening.....with good headphones to listen better...yes, it's more organic and sounds better in general....but I still prefer the original production because it is what Freddie wanted to publish and also I heard it so much that my ears are into the original version.
I have to analyze every song.

Day dop, respect to you!

[QUOTE] [b]cmi wrote:[/b]

Day dop, respect to you![/QUOTE]

amen to that

[QUOTE] [b]K770i wrote:[/b]

@ Runner70 At the end of the day trying to interfere with rock history is totally wrong.
What right do they have to twiddle knobs here and there on mixing desks and fuck Freddie's album up?
I think in all honesty its all about Money and Queen fans are the most ripped off people of all bands ever when it comes to merchandise.[/QUOTE]

They have every right. Freddie gave Jim Beach permission to do whatever he wanted with his music before he died.
And of course it's also about money. Freddie never pretended that money wasn't a major factor in what he did.

I don't feel ripped off because I don't buy stuff I don't like or want. No one forces anyone to buy Queen merchandise. In the end, the album will be heard by more people at a time when Queen are riding another wave of popularity. I don't see that as a bad thing at all.

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[QUOTE] [b]cmi wrote:[/b]

Day dop, respect to you![/QUOTE]

amen to that[/QUOTE]

Thanks. I'd have preferred it if Runner_70 hadn't soiled this thread as he does so many others, but still... it's to be expected, I guess...

daydrop......start another thread then! Go through your analysis of each song, and..................don't feed the frickin' troll and get into arguments.

I would love to read about the differences between the original and new release.

I hate the fact that Richard and Your Valentine allow this 'reverse censorship'. Those that might post, do not, because of the 'idiots', or they have just quit following this web site due to this.

But you still believe Freddie gave permission to Jim Beach? hahaha. It's like being an adult and thinks the monster of Lake Less exists...
The album sounds better, yes, but it's a sacrilege what they do with Stefan Wisnett....

[QUOTE] [b]snelly1 wrote:[/b]


However, the mix is at times just WEIRD, things pop up suddenly louder seemingly out of nowhere, some synths seem way to loud, stereo field odd at times....nowhere near as good as the Abbey Road remix. Shame as some of these tracks could be real killers in the right hands.[/QUOTE]

I got the same impression and felt them quite distracting...and think that alter the feeling of songs.
Although I like the fact Freddie's voice sounds way much clear in this new remix, I miss the reverb from the original among other things...and i think i'll stick to it.

[QUOTE] [b]Apocalipsis_Darko wrote:[/b]

...but I still prefer the original production because it is what Freddie wanted to publish
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amen to that!


PS. btw, hi everyone, i'm a newbie here.

[QUOTE] [b]Apocalipsis_Darko wrote:[/b]

But you still believe Freddie gave permission to Jim Beach? hahaha. It's like being an adult and thinks the monster of Lake Less exists...
The album sounds better, yes, but it's a sacrilege what they do with Stefan Wisnett....
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It's not like that at all. It's not implausible that Freddie said that to Jim Beach, nor has it repeatedly been debunked, unlike the myth you mentioned.

[QUOTE] [b]*goodco* wrote:[/b]

daydrop......start another thread then! Go through your analysis of each song, and..................don't feed the frickin' troll and get into arguments.

I would love to read about the differences between the original and new release.

I hate the fact that Richard and Your Valentine allow this 'reverse censorship'. Those that might post, do not, because of the 'idiots', or they have just quit following this web site due to this.
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Tbh, I'll pass. It's a nice idea, but what's the point on this forum these days? Too much trolling, too much negativity.

Edit: Maybe tomorrow I will.

Well Day dop, I want not to be arrogant, but I talked and met Mack and Mike Moran, closer friends of Freddie, and you must imagine what they think about this...
Don't you see the fuckin bad edition from Times waits....in cd single with cardboard and the picture disc single? And only you can buy it online...If QP would have all the rights, that song would be published as single in a lot of variations, and would be number1 in UK, but....Jim Beach has the rights of image and voice, but not the right of the music and lyrics from that song, and also not In my defense. That's why there are not in spotify in the compilation messenger of the gods....
Why Jim Beach is the secret hero in live aid movie adaptation? It was Trip Khalif...

Well, too much negative....its funny said that. This forum is like the world, there are great persons but a lot of persons trying to be the master of the fuckin universe....

And I will not comment more on this Mr. Bad Guy topic because is impossible to discuss in good terms with some persons.