There's a dvd project that I'm working on right now for my theatre group which involves bringing together their personal photos, singing on some tracks from this show and also lots of personal video footage donated to the project. Four of those videos were purchased for themselves and they have handed them to me for free!
Now, the next part is hard to believe. I'm repackaging all this stuff together and then selling it back to them. Two points there, one, they're paying for something they already owned and 2, the good part is that it will be improved, e.g. sound remixed and video cleaned (where possible).
Looking at that makes me sound like the bad guy, yes? But the part you don't see is my heart and soul being poured into it. The fact that I didn't have to do this and have taken my own personal time to make and distribute this product to the theatre.
Does it sound familiar? Brian is always talking the same about his projects. The love of it and the excitement at improving and exceeding expectations with technology, etc. etc.
But what's wrong with that? The only thing I can come up with is that it's not always what the fans want to see.
Peace,
Adam.
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btw, could someone give me the link to the topic that made EddievanHalen ask for this kind of topics?? Thanx in advance.
Ehm Plengel it is in the Backchat topic :-)
*Loves EVH*
*Loves EVH*
Who the fuck is EVH :P
no just kidding, I love EVH too
Does this mean we can get the real lyrics to Hangman? I can never make out what they are.
Ehm Plengel it is in the Backchat topic :-)
Thank you :)
an extra beer for you!
Well John, I tried to put my feelings aside and try engaging in civil conversation, but you've taken the offensive, accused me of doubting you completely when I made it a point to add "100%" to my statement to show that I was only questioning one aspect.. as you've said, that's how you learn. Your condescending tone certainly isn't helpful in trying to turn our previous negative exchanges into something positive either.
One thing I'm CERTAIN of: the Hollywood CDs were not remixes which you're implying by saying they wanted to 'remake' them. They're from the original stereo masters just as the 2001 Japanese ones are. Yes, the added some remixed bonus tracks but the albums themselves are simply remastered.
Another thing I'm certain of: Not all of the Hollywood discs were done by their own people.
Batch One - Remastered by Kevin Metcalfe, Issued March 5, 1991:
Sheer Heart Attack, A Day At The Races, News Of The World (Feb. 12), Hot Space
Kevin Metcalfe is (or was) one of Queen's own mastering engineers, credited on albums such as 'Innuendo' and continuing at least through 'Rocks'. He's also made some dreadful mistakes which have been discussed elsewhere. And he is stated in liner notes to have worked at Townhouse in London.
Those four discs all feature bonus track remixes as well.. however that fits into the picture.
I just think you're over-simplifying the story by stating that everything was sent to Hollywood and that they 'remade' the albums. They didn't even remaster those four themselves, and possibly two others which weren't credited to Eddy Schreyer.
As for the multitracks, which are required for remixing.. it would make sense that certain ones were made available for their remixes, but ALL of them? It simply doesn't make sense.
One thing I'm CERTAIN of: the Hollywood CDs were not remixes which you're implying by saying they wanted to 'remake' them. They're from the original stereo masters just as the 2001 Japanese ones are. Yes, the added some remixed bonus tracks but the albums themselves are simply remastered.
Another thing I'm certain of: Not all of the Hollywood discs were done by their own people.
Batch One - Remastered by Kevin Metcalfe, Issued March 5, 1991:
Sheer Heart Attack, A Day At The Races, News Of The World (Feb. 12), Hot Space
Kevin Metcalfe is (or was) one of Queen's own mastering engineers, credited on albums such as 'Innuendo' and continuing at least through 'Rocks'. He's also made some dreadful mistakes which have been discussed elsewhere. And he is stated in liner notes to have worked at Townhouse in London.
Those four discs all feature bonus track remixes as well.. however that fits into the picture.
I just think you're over-simplifying the story by stating that everything was sent to Hollywood and that they 'remade' the albums. They didn't even remaster those four themselves, and possibly two others which weren't credited to Eddy Schreyer.
As for the multitracks, which are required for remixing.. it would make sense that certain ones were made available for their remixes, but ALL of them? It simply doesn't make sense.
=Jeffrey= "I tried to put my feelings aside and try engaging in civil conversation, but you've taken the offensive... Your condescending tone certainly isn't helpful in trying to turn our previous negative exchanges into something positive either".
Thinking too hard about that one Jeff. I am being light-hearted - no need to take a hissy-fit. I concede that you have made valid points. But cut loose a little... I am spending time answering your questions - no need to french-kiss you at the same time. xxx
"Kevin Metcalfe is (or was) one of Queen's own mastering engineers, credited on albums such as 'Innuendo' and continuing at least through 'Rocks'.
Fine, but we are talking c1989. That means pre"Miracle" so post"Miracle" "Rocks", and "Innuendo" don't count. Remember, the stuff was handed over to Hollywood long before Hollywood product was officially released. So that could even be as early as 1988.
"I just think you're over-simplifying the story by stating that everything was sent to Hollywood and that they 'remade' the albums.
Yes, I have simplified - to a degree, (but kept the important points). Otherwise, the whole thing would become over-bearing. (Infact, I am now finding the discussion tedious. It is not my job to explain or justify the policies of QP - ask them!)
"As for the multitracks, which are required for remixing.. it would make sense that certain ones were made available for their remixes, but ALL of them? It simply doesn't make sense".
"Mine is not to reason why...". but I see your friend Greg likes to visit the board: "Wow! Cheers to Greg for coming through with the real story! Thanks for posting that, fairydandy" - ask him. But here's the deal...
This happened in the US c1989. You cannot include post-1989 recordings in that equation. Now, perhaps NOT "everything" was "STOLEN" (not my words but Justin S Smith) and who knows what percentage remains or is missing still... but it did create (and still does) some massive headaches. And perhaps the next time Brian or QP ask for their tapes back - you can ask them why they went missing.
But here is the thing I don't understand Jeff (I mean I am no detective - so you figure), Why would Brian tout for the return of his stuff "IF" it was NOT stolen in the first place?? Kind of an odd request in my mind.
Lets act through this surreal conversation:
"Excuse me misses but have you seen my lost pussy?" - (that's a cat fatty ;-)"
"No son I have not. Why not advertise?."
"What a good idea we will pin posters to all the lamposts. That should help us find our lost kitty".
See the logic here? One only takes this action AFTER pussy disappears - and in a vain hope that it WILL be returned. Therefore, "If" I am incorrect - why all the publicity for the return of Queen masters?
PS: I was civil.
PPS: Even "if" I was exaggerating and it was just one or two albums, you must still concede, that to have your masters nicked like that is pretty incredulous.
PPPS: I could give you a list of stolen tracks (not comprehensive - just the ones I know about or have been made public), which include many "Greatest Hits" like "Your My Best Friend" as I have already said. The master for that has evaporated into thin air...
PPPPS: Absolutely no pussys or fattys were harmed in this thread.
Thinking too hard about that one Jeff. I am being light-hearted - no need to take a hissy-fit. I concede that you have made valid points. But cut loose a little... I am spending time answering your questions - no need to french-kiss you at the same time. xxx
"Kevin Metcalfe is (or was) one of Queen's own mastering engineers, credited on albums such as 'Innuendo' and continuing at least through 'Rocks'.
Fine, but we are talking c1989. That means pre"Miracle" so post"Miracle" "Rocks", and "Innuendo" don't count. Remember, the stuff was handed over to Hollywood long before Hollywood product was officially released. So that could even be as early as 1988.
"I just think you're over-simplifying the story by stating that everything was sent to Hollywood and that they 'remade' the albums.
Yes, I have simplified - to a degree, (but kept the important points). Otherwise, the whole thing would become over-bearing. (Infact, I am now finding the discussion tedious. It is not my job to explain or justify the policies of QP - ask them!)
"As for the multitracks, which are required for remixing.. it would make sense that certain ones were made available for their remixes, but ALL of them? It simply doesn't make sense".
"Mine is not to reason why...". but I see your friend Greg likes to visit the board: "Wow! Cheers to Greg for coming through with the real story! Thanks for posting that, fairydandy" - ask him. But here's the deal...
This happened in the US c1989. You cannot include post-1989 recordings in that equation. Now, perhaps NOT "everything" was "STOLEN" (not my words but Justin S Smith) and who knows what percentage remains or is missing still... but it did create (and still does) some massive headaches. And perhaps the next time Brian or QP ask for their tapes back - you can ask them why they went missing.
But here is the thing I don't understand Jeff (I mean I am no detective - so you figure), Why would Brian tout for the return of his stuff "IF" it was NOT stolen in the first place?? Kind of an odd request in my mind.
Lets act through this surreal conversation:
"Excuse me misses but have you seen my lost pussy?" - (that's a cat fatty ;-)"
"No son I have not. Why not advertise?."
"What a good idea we will pin posters to all the lamposts. That should help us find our lost kitty".
See the logic here? One only takes this action AFTER pussy disappears - and in a vain hope that it WILL be returned. Therefore, "If" I am incorrect - why all the publicity for the return of Queen masters?
PS: I was civil.
PPS: Even "if" I was exaggerating and it was just one or two albums, you must still concede, that to have your masters nicked like that is pretty incredulous.
PPPS: I could give you a list of stolen tracks (not comprehensive - just the ones I know about or have been made public), which include many "Greatest Hits" like "Your My Best Friend" as I have already said. The master for that has evaporated into thin air...
PPPPS: Absolutely no pussys or fattys were harmed in this thread.
In your opinion - Stolen stuff is in the hands of collectors hands, yes?
Peace,
Adam.
Peace,
Adam.
Adam Baboolal: In your opinion - Stolen stuff is in the hands of collectors hands, yes?
What am I - Interpol? I have no idea where they are - but I can guess. (Now work with me here).
These are studio masters - not cassette tapes. (Therefore they would be useless to the likes of you or I).
One would need specialist euipment to make use of them. (Have you seen the price of a small recording studio?).
One would need (chomping on "Columbo" cigar here)
motive (finacial I would guess - even holding QP to ransom?) means (the ability to pull it off - therefore who could pull a job like this) and opportunity (be in the right plce at the right time).
Now this is a guess here - I don't think it was a fan. It has to be an inside job (EMI, Hollywood or BA - if it was a BA flight). They had to be stolen to order (I don't think it was a casual theft) so this must be someone (or gang) who knew exactly what they were doing.
My guess is that they flooded either Asia or USSR with millions of fake pirates, and that to me would take a lot of muscle.
Was it gangland, was it mafia, was it Harvey Lee Oswald? Who knows...
(Sorry sir... yes I will retract my statement... NO - I certainly would not like to awaken to a decapitated horse head... JFK... Yes, yes, I get the picture).
Ahem. I can now exclusively reveal that they were stolen by JFK as a present for Lisa Marie's and Michael's wedding present, and any relationship between "Off The Wall" and "The Game" is purely coincidental.
What am I - Interpol? I have no idea where they are - but I can guess. (Now work with me here).
These are studio masters - not cassette tapes. (Therefore they would be useless to the likes of you or I).
One would need specialist euipment to make use of them. (Have you seen the price of a small recording studio?).
One would need (chomping on "Columbo" cigar here)
motive (finacial I would guess - even holding QP to ransom?) means (the ability to pull it off - therefore who could pull a job like this) and opportunity (be in the right plce at the right time).
Now this is a guess here - I don't think it was a fan. It has to be an inside job (EMI, Hollywood or BA - if it was a BA flight). They had to be stolen to order (I don't think it was a casual theft) so this must be someone (or gang) who knew exactly what they were doing.
My guess is that they flooded either Asia or USSR with millions of fake pirates, and that to me would take a lot of muscle.
Was it gangland, was it mafia, was it Harvey Lee Oswald? Who knows...
(Sorry sir... yes I will retract my statement... NO - I certainly would not like to awaken to a decapitated horse head... JFK... Yes, yes, I get the picture).
Ahem. I can now exclusively reveal that they were stolen by JFK as a present for Lisa Marie's and Michael's wedding present, and any relationship between "Off The Wall" and "The Game" is purely coincidental.
Adam Baboolal: In your opinion - Stolen stuff is in the hands of collectors hands, yes?
What am I - Interpol? I have no idea where they are - but I can guess. (Now work with me here).
These are studio masters - not cassette tapes. (Therefore they would be useless to the likes of you or I).
One would need specialist euipment to make use of them. (Have you seen the price of a small recording studio?).
One would need (chomping on "Columbo" cigar here)
motive (finacial I would guess - even holding QP to ransom?) means (the ability to pull it off - therefore who could pull a job like this) and opportunity (be in the right plce at the right time).
Now this is a guess here - I don't think it was a fan. It has to be an inside job (EMI, Hollywood or BA - if it was a BA flight). They had to be stolen to order (I don't think it was a casual theft) so this must be someone (or gang) who knew exactly what they were doing.
My guess is that they flooded either Asia or USSR with millions of fake pirates, and that to me would take a lot of muscle.
Was it gangland, was it mafia, was it Harvey Lee Oswald? Who knows...
(Sorry sir... yes I will retract my statement... NO - I certainly would not like to awaken to a decapitated horse head... JFK... Yes, yes, I get the picture).
Ahem. I can now exclusively reveal that they were stolen by JFK as a present for Lisa Marie's and Michael's wedding present, and any relationship between "Off The Wall" and "The Game" is purely coincidental.
What's with the dumbass response? I only asked a simple question. Your true opinion, no less.
Peace,
Adam.
Adam: "What's with the dumbass response? I only asked a simple question. Your true opinion, no less"
I answered you didn't I? You want jam with it?
It was NOT a dumbass response... That was my personal opinion. That is what I truely think happened. What is so dumbass about that?
(I could reply by saying it was a dumbass question to begin with...) Ofcourse, if your NOT happy with my answers perhaps I should just ignore your posts in future.
I think (once again) you are reading more into a bit of fun - than you need you.
I answered you didn't I? You want jam with it?
It was NOT a dumbass response... That was my personal opinion. That is what I truely think happened. What is so dumbass about that?
(I could reply by saying it was a dumbass question to begin with...) Ofcourse, if your NOT happy with my answers perhaps I should just ignore your posts in future.
I think (once again) you are reading more into a bit of fun - than you need you.
What is up with you? I was referring to the rubbish in between answering the question in a clear way. And since you were saying the masters were stolen, then, like anyone else on here would think, I asked the obvious follow-up question.
I think if GB gets to you, don't take it out on others.
Peace,
Adam.
I think if GB gets to you, don't take it out on others.
Peace,
Adam.
Christ almighty, Adam, it's like watching a fucking couple going at it here. John answered your question, but he's just trying to have a bit of fun. You just won't let it go, will you?