Alright - I've taken about a week's hiatus from this board, and I come back. What do i find? This thread. And after reading it, I am absolutely furious.
You folks are introducing all sorts of possibilities of what people COULD do with their Amandla tracks - but how is Brian supposed to know that? Is he supposed to sit down and say "Well, everybody's downloading this song that is supposed to be for AIDS charity, but hell, who knows, they could be selling it, they could be planning to buy it later, they could be planning to donate the data CD to medical science..." PLEASE!!!! This is disgusting!What he sees, and what I see, is that some of these folks are just flat-out cheapskates. I can't believe this.
Good posts, Niek and Dan C.
And the next person to use the "we made him a millionaire and therefore he should be our yes-man and slave" argument gets it in the face. You bought his albums, and therefore should be permitted to filch something for free that means something to him? I'm sorry, folks, I thought Queen meant more to you than that. I guess I was too optimistic.
That makes me very sad, by the way.
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I wanted to stay out this topic but heeeee i'm drunk again. Brians needs to get a little reality check, imo. The truth is that most of these 'so called fans' did already donate money by calling or downloading. Anyway we're not talking about millions of people here. The number of hardcore fans who like to hear 'i want it all' sung by Zucherro in advance are limited to a few hundred people (on this board and on the queenonline board). Besides them nobody cares! from these people 80 percent would probably buy the cd or dvd anyway. (And from that 80 percent, 99 percent had already donated anyway by phoning or downloading from 46664.com.)
So its a simple question of math!!!!
Queenfans are probably the no1 donators of this project!!!!!!! Brian needs to control his emotions and start thinking like a bussiness-man. Usually i agree with the man but this time he got it all wrong.
So its a simple question of math!!!!
Queenfans are probably the no1 donators of this project!!!!!!! Brian needs to control his emotions and start thinking like a bussiness-man. Usually i agree with the man but this time he got it all wrong.
i taped the vh1 show cause i had to go to bed befor it was early then befor i could watch it my parents taped over it is that bad
all this fuzz...and then the show is now available IN FULL on the 46664?!?
Aren't they themselves spoiling the dvd sales?
Aren't they themselves spoiling the dvd sales?
He is so ridiculous :)))))))))))) And he dare to be proud of all the shitty things he does with the musical and all ?? This guy is crazy !!!!!!
Well, when I read his infuriated speech against those "false" parasites we are, I nearly jumped out of my window. I couldn't watch the concert, as I don't have the cable (I am only a "poor" student!) and was really happy to be able to get it from friends. I had phoned 46664 to listen to the new "Queen" songs, I had d/l them, I 've spending so much money on Queen all the past years(maybe I should have given that away for AIDS awareness, that would have been a better thing than to make this old senile former great guitar player a living). I have all the official items, I buy them the day they are released, I have VHS and DVDs and Tapes and Cds and Vinyls of exactly the same albums and shows.
I don't know what to think. Or yes, maybe i should stop buying Queen items and donate all to AIDS awareness. Maybe he should too. Or maybe he just should reflect a little and maybe think about an apologise to the "real" fans. I thought the show was not the best thing. But as a "real" fan I was going to buy the DVD. Of course. But now, I am not sure anymore.
PS: I'd be interested in knowing how much from each DVD/ CD of 46664 was going to be given to the AIDS fundation
PPS: How high was the hotel/restaurant/alcohols/limousines bill for all the stars that came to the show? Or did they all pay themselves for it?
Ok, I apologise for being so rude, I am just disgusted that he generalises against us/me/anyone. I tend to generalise too. No one is perfect. Maybe I'll buy it too. Or maybe not.
I don't know what to think. Or yes, maybe i should stop buying Queen items and donate all to AIDS awareness. Maybe he should too. Or maybe he just should reflect a little and maybe think about an apologise to the "real" fans. I thought the show was not the best thing. But as a "real" fan I was going to buy the DVD. Of course. But now, I am not sure anymore.
PS: I'd be interested in knowing how much from each DVD/ CD of 46664 was going to be given to the AIDS fundation
PPS: How high was the hotel/restaurant/alcohols/limousines bill for all the stars that came to the show? Or did they all pay themselves for it?
Ok, I apologise for being so rude, I am just disgusted that he generalises against us/me/anyone. I tend to generalise too. No one is perfect. Maybe I'll buy it too. Or maybe not.
ok, I calmed down.
I understand there are some assholes who are not going to buy the concert but d/l them illegaly. Sincerely Mr. May, do you believe that these are the real Queen Fans? The real ones get the mpeg concert and when it is officially released buy it.He should know that. That's why I am so angry.
And he still is a great (the greatest :$) guitar player. But, he should be careful with his accusations. I felt hurt. And as far as I can see on this board, I wasn't the only "real" Queen fan who felt that way. I just hope that Brian reconsiders his views. Maybe he should read this thread and see what we "parasites" are like.
Long live Queen, the greatest band ever. GReatest Music. Greatest fans??? lol
I understand there are some assholes who are not going to buy the concert but d/l them illegaly. Sincerely Mr. May, do you believe that these are the real Queen Fans? The real ones get the mpeg concert and when it is officially released buy it.He should know that. That's why I am so angry.
And he still is a great (the greatest :$) guitar player. But, he should be careful with his accusations. I felt hurt. And as far as I can see on this board, I wasn't the only "real" Queen fan who felt that way. I just hope that Brian reconsiders his views. Maybe he should read this thread and see what we "parasites" are like.
Long live Queen, the greatest band ever. GReatest Music. Greatest fans??? lol
I wonder how Brian feels now that the whole concert is available for download from the official site.
Maybe it's there, like an apple, to tempt us. But we are human, we are weak, and we cannot resist...
Sorry Bri
Maybe it's there, like an apple, to tempt us. But we are human, we are weak, and we cannot resist...
Sorry Bri
People take his comments much to personal! IF you called 46664, or downloaded the songs from 46664 and paid for them, OR you have planned to buy the DVD, then you are NOT the parasite Brian is talking about!
If you downloaded the songs (the studiotracks I mean) for free with the intension to buy the CD later, well, that is not nice! Surely you can miss 99 eurocents?? If you find it too much then don't download the tracks! And those having the studiotracks online for download, those people are the most worst parasites!
If you downloaded the songs (the studiotracks I mean) for free with the intension to buy the CD later, well, that is not nice! Surely you can miss 99 eurocents?? If you find it too much then don't download the tracks! And those having the studiotracks online for download, those people are the most worst parasites!
Dear Brian May,
I can understand your well-founded outrage at people who seem, in your opinion, to be taking advantage of artist’s charitable work. In that sense you are clearly correct and have every right to be upset. However, on the other side of coin, it is virtually impossible for artists such as yourself to be unaffected by illegal downloads of their music. Clearly, there are those computer-savvy individuals who take advantage no matter what the cost to causes that desperately need the revenue from paying donations. But I ask HOW DO WE PREVENT THIS THEFT! Until there are more restrictions placed on unauthorized downloads I see no other way to prevent artistic theft. Therein lies another argument as to freedom of usage on the internet, this argument is being debated and will continue to be debated until a solution that appeases both sides of the issue.
Personally,
I think the internet should be FREE for ALL! If people wish to donate for causes they should be given the option to do so. I'm not saying you are totally wrong, you made a very valid point but just like napster.com if you want to download full versions of songs the fee for some should be waived or lessen so that kids who do NOT have a lot of money can enjoy their fav music without having it be out of financial reach.
Sincerely,
Kriz ;o)
I can understand your well-founded outrage at people who seem, in your opinion, to be taking advantage of artist’s charitable work. In that sense you are clearly correct and have every right to be upset. However, on the other side of coin, it is virtually impossible for artists such as yourself to be unaffected by illegal downloads of their music. Clearly, there are those computer-savvy individuals who take advantage no matter what the cost to causes that desperately need the revenue from paying donations. But I ask HOW DO WE PREVENT THIS THEFT! Until there are more restrictions placed on unauthorized downloads I see no other way to prevent artistic theft. Therein lies another argument as to freedom of usage on the internet, this argument is being debated and will continue to be debated until a solution that appeases both sides of the issue.
Personally,
I think the internet should be FREE for ALL! If people wish to donate for causes they should be given the option to do so. I'm not saying you are totally wrong, you made a very valid point but just like napster.com if you want to download full versions of songs the fee for some should be waived or lessen so that kids who do NOT have a lot of money can enjoy their fav music without having it be out of financial reach.
Sincerely,
Kriz ;o)
Kriz, go to www.brianmay.com and send Brian an email. That first paragraph is gold.
No way GH! I would if I thought he cared enough to read it. So far my experience with brianmay.com has been at the disgrestion of the webmistress and I really do not think she would forward my message to BM himself. So I am once again left to my own devices.
However, I wanted everyone here at QZ know how I feel on the issue at hand, to me the fans really matter, Brian seems to be in one of his many moods. I don't think he cares what little me thinks at all.
Kriz ;o(
However, I wanted everyone here at QZ know how I feel on the issue at hand, to me the fans really matter, Brian seems to be in one of his many moods. I don't think he cares what little me thinks at all.
Kriz ;o(
If you send him an email with the subject line of "Brian, I agree with you on the 46664 download matter, and the WWRY musical is bigger than Jesus", then he'll be sure to read it. :)
But seriously, perhaps just saying in the subject line, "46664 downloads", me may indeed read it. You have nothing to lose in trying!
But seriously, perhaps just saying in the subject line, "46664 downloads", me may indeed read it. You have nothing to lose in trying!
Here's my two cents on Brian's comments:
The only thing I think Brian initially did wrong is specify what exactly he meant by "46664 downloads". If he was referring to people who are sharing the official tracks such as Amandla, Invincible Hope and The Call, then he was 100% justified in what he said. It is absolutely guaranteed there are people who downloaded those songs and have now decided they don't need the album because they have all the songs they want from it. The lazy mp3 generation, as Niek kindly has put it.
Now that they've got the whole 46664 concert available to watch on the 46664 site, what else would Brian be referring to? Come on folks, he's not a moron. Obviously, he's not referring to people who are sharing portions of the concert. He's most certainly talking about the studio versions.
Take it from Brian's perspective. Those angry words came from a man who has spent countless hours, days, and months, devoting his life to AIDS awareness and everything surrounding it. When he sees people who have a means of potentially affecting sales of an album which will benefit the AIDS cause, he is 100% justified in calling them parasites. They're taking away money from people dying with AIDS, even if it is such a minimal amount. It's still money, and it can still make a difference.
Shame on anyone who shares songs intended for charity for free. I'm with Brian, 100%.
The only thing I think Brian initially did wrong is specify what exactly he meant by "46664 downloads". If he was referring to people who are sharing the official tracks such as Amandla, Invincible Hope and The Call, then he was 100% justified in what he said. It is absolutely guaranteed there are people who downloaded those songs and have now decided they don't need the album because they have all the songs they want from it. The lazy mp3 generation, as Niek kindly has put it.
Now that they've got the whole 46664 concert available to watch on the 46664 site, what else would Brian be referring to? Come on folks, he's not a moron. Obviously, he's not referring to people who are sharing portions of the concert. He's most certainly talking about the studio versions.
Take it from Brian's perspective. Those angry words came from a man who has spent countless hours, days, and months, devoting his life to AIDS awareness and everything surrounding it. When he sees people who have a means of potentially affecting sales of an album which will benefit the AIDS cause, he is 100% justified in calling them parasites. They're taking away money from people dying with AIDS, even if it is such a minimal amount. It's still money, and it can still make a difference.
Shame on anyone who shares songs intended for charity for free. I'm with Brian, 100%.
GH-- I agree especially since I did watch two of my best friends and a cousin slowly succomb to the horrors of AIDS. My cousin died from the same AIDS-related affliction as FM. It was just so awful near the end and I cry and cry when I think of him and FM as well. Brian, Roger and Deaky had to endure watching the same thing happen in front of them, my heart goes out to them. Brian is the most sensitive of the three and he tends to wear his heart on his sleeve, especially on his website. Maybe I will send the email, I seriously need to think about it first. I do not want to be misconstrued again.
Kriz ;o)
Kriz ;o)