Sue their asses!!

"2. The content of Brian's comments and messages changed over the last years, and so did his image. Whoever doesn't realize this is not neutral but preoccupied (hello Adam). He disappoints me more often than I could agree with him."

You really don't know, do you..? The only thing that has changed is a more accesible link to this person. And you're beginning to realise that you don't agree with things he says or does. Pretty normal affair with celebs. You don't know them till you hear their personal thoughts. And I ain't talking interviews.

The thing my brother always tells me about Queen from past years is that they were very private and let very little through of themselves. You didn't really get to know them past their music.

So, in fact, that's the idea behind his site. He's putting himself out there. Like him or don't. So, just like the music and be done with it. Don't waste your time on the site. I said it on the last page, if there's something worth reporting, you know a QZ member will post the information. Remember the No-One But You information?

Óli Gneisti Sóleyjarson has posted a very intelligent view - "You seem to prefer your image of Brian May to the real Brian May."

Peace,
Adam.

Hank H. wrote:

Instead of smileys, Brian usually adds a funny little "haha" or "ha ha ha" after a joke. This time he didn't, therefore I have no reason to assume he tried to make a joke.

Did you read the last line about stomps and claps from the other track? It's hard to miss!

I really don't get how people don't see the joke. Personally, I find it really obvious. And like I've been saying, it reminded me a lot of the stuff someone like Pim posts on here.

Peace,
Adam.

Damn, this is quite heated. So I'm staying out of it.

If Ice Ice Baby draws a lawsuit for a bass riff, certainly it does not take much imagination for stomp stomp clap to be lawsuit worthy.

I mean if Dark's midis, a soapbox spoof, or Brian May's flea circus can put Brian's nose out of joint, it is not hard to imagine Brian getting a chip on his shoulder about an I Want It All commercial.

... but evidently Brian was joking ...

Let's not forget Brian moaning that he had no creative control over the WWRY DVD, neglecting to mention of course that he (Queen) had gladly sold the rights to that show years earlier.

The deal's that Pim is recognized for being sarcastic and Brian is not.I've read and seen interviews which Brian rarely uses that sort of humour.It was obvious,well for me anyways,that he was...'joking'.

John Stuart wrote :"and I hope to god that we never reach a point where a precident is set that just because it is used by a poet, story-teller or lyricist, that the rest of society is deprived of such language.

If a phone company can copywrite the colour orangepantone 151) then anything's possible!!"

I still think brian was joking though

Neil

God Bless Brian! Gotta love him!

Kisses to Dr. May!


Kriz ;o*

a joke?not a joke? who cares?
Brian try and concentrate on more important matters (for examples what about writing some new stuff, maybe an anti-Pringles song?)

I notice Ateed's forthcoming album is called "Coming Soon". I wonder if they could be sued for yet another Queen "copyright breach".

Holly2003 wrote:

Let's not forget Brian moaning that he had no creative control over the WWRY DVD, neglecting to mention of course that he (Queen) had gladly sold the rights to that show years earlier.

Unless you know the details of the deal (?) I suspect that they didn't "sell" it, but could only get it filmed if MobilVision or whoever "owned" the film. I don't think he neglected to mention anything about selling it - I think in fact he's stated that he regretted the fact that they lost ownership (hoever that happened). he's a perfectionist, and I think nearly everything he does and says is driven from this fact. That's why the musical is at the forefront of his activities, 'cause he wants it to be the best for every production, which means he wants to be involved. I think he just doesn't think about how his notes on his site can be construed by the reader.

Let's face it, he probably has to wade through lots of stuff even if Jen or whoever is filtering some out, so he probably doesn't have enough time, and writes some little comment, it gets sent to Jen to post, and he forgets about it until the backlash comes back to him!!!

we're entitled to disagree with him, but I think he could be given a bit more slack and benefit of the doubt! It's the same kind of deal that happens with "newbies" on this forum. People are all to eager to jump to a conclusion which may be wrong.

"Let's not forget Brian moaning that he had no creative control over the WWRY DVD, neglecting to mention of course that he (Queen) had gladly sold the rights to that show years earlier."

On the WWRY dvd... He wanted to update the audio mix properly, but the people that hold the rights merely wanted to spray some MrSheen on it! Of course, they got to update the picture and it looks great for it, so why not the audio?? What would you prefer, an up-to-date overhaul of the sound or someone pushing the high EQ up a little? As evidenced by the recent dvd-a work he was involved in, it's so worth revamping this stuff.

Peace,
Adam.

I think a few words can't be considered property, and I think also Brian knows that!
Anyway YV, I don't think Brian was moved by money when he wrote that.
It's not a joke because it wasn't written to make us laugh, but I think he just wanted to tease himself, as he is used to do.

If he was so concerned about WWRY he could've tried to buy the rights back. If he wasn't prepared to do that then he has no cause to moan. You can't sell something then complain you don't have it anymore.

"If he was so concerned about WWRY he could've tried to buy the rights back. If he wasn't prepared to do that then he has no cause to moan."

Who said the company who has it were willing to sell back? Surely it's more cost effective to keep it and reap the benefits?

Peace,
Adam.