"Replacing such a vocalist as Freddie Mercury is impossible" - Brian May, 1996
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"Impossible, but do-able"- Sean Connery, 'Entrapment' 1999
So ? I don't think teaming up with a new singer is the same as "replacing" Freddie. It's something new.
That's certainly how Brian sees it.
That's certainly how Brian sees it.
Blah, blah ... Brian told everybody in 1992/93 that he is now free from Queen`s chains to have his solo career... ten years later Brian`s and Roger`s solo careers have flopped - and they return to Queen. Well there is nothing to say against that (although it is quite ironic), but the only way to continue as Queen would be Roger, Brian and John ... and nobody else. "No One But You" should have been a blueprint for this. Brian and Roger could sing the stuff (as they did in the 70s) and it would be a good album (hey, they should try to write the kind of good material they did back then).
But instead they do this WWRY-shit, team up with Britney and let other people sing the songs only Freddie could have sung properly. The only honest way to continue as Queen would be a three piece (if John would participate) or a two piece (Brian and Roger) .... or LEAVE IT!!!!
But instead they do this WWRY-shit, team up with Britney and let other people sing the songs only Freddie could have sung properly. The only honest way to continue as Queen would be a three piece (if John would participate) or a two piece (Brian and Roger) .... or LEAVE IT!!!!
On one of the interviews on the FM Tribute DVD, I hear Brian say that there's still a chance they will appear on stage again as Queen. "Not now, maybe in ten years"... So it’s not that they never considered before Peter Cetera.
I sometimes wonder if people consider the frame of mind that Brian and Roger were in when they made comments like the above. I wonder because, people change. We don't hold the same opinions throughout our lives on everything. A lot of the time, our ideas are challenged and that's what I see.
Not only that, but also during times like 1992 and 1996 they must have been feeling very differently from how they do now. Coming off of Freddie's death and later in '96 having had to promote the MIH album amongst other things? It's no wonder that these days they can think differently.
It's the same idea with a picture of a politician smoking weed in their teens and judging them later in life, instead of looking at the person, then. We can't hold onto the past because it doesn't exist anymore. It was another time, another place. Today is today, not yesterday.
I hope people take something from this.
Peace,
Adam.
Not only that, but also during times like 1992 and 1996 they must have been feeling very differently from how they do now. Coming off of Freddie's death and later in '96 having had to promote the MIH album amongst other things? It's no wonder that these days they can think differently.
It's the same idea with a picture of a politician smoking weed in their teens and judging them later in life, instead of looking at the person, then. We can't hold onto the past because it doesn't exist anymore. It was another time, another place. Today is today, not yesterday.
I hope people take something from this.
Peace,
Adam.
This may be true - but that has nothing to do whith the things I said before.
why does everybody around defend Roger and Brian. The two guys should get together and record some new stuff (and, for gods sake, may they call it Queen+), but instead they just rehash the old Queen songs over and over again - and let people sing the stuff that was only written for Freddie`s vocals. "No one but you" was not a bad song and they should continue with such things....
but maybe the explanation is simple: they have run out of ideas (and their shaky solo careers may be proof of that)
why does everybody around defend Roger and Brian. The two guys should get together and record some new stuff (and, for gods sake, may they call it Queen+), but instead they just rehash the old Queen songs over and over again - and let people sing the stuff that was only written for Freddie`s vocals. "No one but you" was not a bad song and they should continue with such things....
but maybe the explanation is simple: they have run out of ideas (and their shaky solo careers may be proof of that)
I am radical - there's no Queen without Freddie Mercury. I don't want them to continue with other singer or as a three-piece or two-piece.
I think Mr. May and Mr. Taylor have already showed us enough of what they are capable of, collaborating with such great rock personalities as Britney Spears, Beyonce or freakin' Five.
It's very funny though how they change their mind depending on the situation. When they were recording their solo stuff Queen's comeback was out of question. Now, when the musical turned out to be a great success and was followed by a big chart success of "Platinum Collection", and moreover Queen's music came back in some way when The Darkness appeared, Mr. May and Mr. Taylor seem to change their minds. No good.
Besides, even if they come back and release something new... What do you think it will be? A new great album, that will once again rule the charts all over the world and make us beg for more? Believe me, you will regret that you supported those guys.
I think Mr. May and Mr. Taylor have already showed us enough of what they are capable of, collaborating with such great rock personalities as Britney Spears, Beyonce or freakin' Five.
It's very funny though how they change their mind depending on the situation. When they were recording their solo stuff Queen's comeback was out of question. Now, when the musical turned out to be a great success and was followed by a big chart success of "Platinum Collection", and moreover Queen's music came back in some way when The Darkness appeared, Mr. May and Mr. Taylor seem to change their minds. No good.
Besides, even if they come back and release something new... What do you think it will be? A new great album, that will once again rule the charts all over the world and make us beg for more? Believe me, you will regret that you supported those guys.
The discussion about the name goes on and on and on... Is the name that important?? If more people listen to their music because they call themselves Queen, let them!
Mir@cle....
You just have to read my statement properly ...
I didn`t say anything about the fact if the name is Queen or Brian, Roger & Co or something else
Brian and Roger should record some NEW music under the Queen banner (and they should sing the stuff). But just rehashing old Queen songs again and again and again is very lame for these two talented musicians .... if there is nothing more left I would say they should call it a day.
Therefore if they have really run out of ideas I would stick with k-m
You just have to read my statement properly ...
I didn`t say anything about the fact if the name is Queen or Brian, Roger & Co or something else
Brian and Roger should record some NEW music under the Queen banner (and they should sing the stuff). But just rehashing old Queen songs again and again and again is very lame for these two talented musicians .... if there is nothing more left I would say they should call it a day.
Therefore if they have really run out of ideas I would stick with k-m
It's obvious that they haven't run out of ideas because, no musician stops writing unless they choose to. Of course that doesn't mean that they'll be writing great stuff all the time. But that's just the way it is.
We have no idea what they have, but the bottom line is that they'll have a ton of material. It happens. There'll be plenty of stuff just lying about after 35 years if they get stuck.
And it's not about defending them. It's about presenting both sides of the debate, instead of it coming from one side all the time. Something that happens frequently on this board.
Peace,
Adam.
We have no idea what they have, but the bottom line is that they'll have a ton of material. It happens. There'll be plenty of stuff just lying about after 35 years if they get stuck.
And it's not about defending them. It's about presenting both sides of the debate, instead of it coming from one side all the time. Something that happens frequently on this board.
Peace,
Adam.
This has been beaten about ad nauseum and the answer is always Brian & Roger can and will do what they want with whatever name they want to. However, expectations will crush them before the first note is recorded.
Arguably, Queen's creative peak was ANATO (or II or ADATR.) That's 29 years ago. Since then they've had lots and lots of great songs but wildly uneven albums. Innuendo hinted at a return to forum but was killed by some awful choices (Delilah, Slightly Mad) that didn't fit the tone of the album. Why would we expect Brian and Roger to find their form all of a sudden? IMHO, Queen music between the debut and NOTW is unbeatable. It's the sound of 4 hungry young men pushing creative boundaries and succeeding like no band ever before. After that, money, marriage, egos and bullshit affected the band and while they were a live act without equal, their music was not a patch on the early output. And if you need an example of how time changed them as writers, look at Roger. On songs like Drowse, Fight from the Inside and Tenement Funster, the anger is on the surface of a young guy trying to prove himself. But 20 years later, a song like Dear Mr. Murdoch is a keyboard snoozefest without a drop of energy or venom. He's a talented guy who neds a vehicle once in a while, like Brian. That seldom leads to good art.
Arguably, Queen's creative peak was ANATO (or II or ADATR.) That's 29 years ago. Since then they've had lots and lots of great songs but wildly uneven albums. Innuendo hinted at a return to forum but was killed by some awful choices (Delilah, Slightly Mad) that didn't fit the tone of the album. Why would we expect Brian and Roger to find their form all of a sudden? IMHO, Queen music between the debut and NOTW is unbeatable. It's the sound of 4 hungry young men pushing creative boundaries and succeeding like no band ever before. After that, money, marriage, egos and bullshit affected the band and while they were a live act without equal, their music was not a patch on the early output. And if you need an example of how time changed them as writers, look at Roger. On songs like Drowse, Fight from the Inside and Tenement Funster, the anger is on the surface of a young guy trying to prove himself. But 20 years later, a song like Dear Mr. Murdoch is a keyboard snoozefest without a drop of energy or venom. He's a talented guy who neds a vehicle once in a while, like Brian. That seldom leads to good art.
"Comeback"? They never went away!! (LOL)
I should share another name Brian and Roger should consider: "Queen Redux". Essentially a revised version of the original group minus two members (and the addition of two more, or a bassist and revolving guest vocalist).
I would love to see a tour someday when time allows, and hear new material if there truly is any!
I should share another name Brian and Roger should consider: "Queen Redux". Essentially a revised version of the original group minus two members (and the addition of two more, or a bassist and revolving guest vocalist).
I would love to see a tour someday when time allows, and hear new material if there truly is any!
they should come back with john or without, I think ,it's not about replacing Freddie, just writing a new chapter in the Queen History
I think fans or so called fans are bit to hard on Queen. I mean we get all over critics for over looking them, but the fans themselves seem to get all over them, by calling their albums crap or uneven. listen to metallica st. anger is one of the worst albums i ever heard, every Queen album is miles ahead of that music, but so called fans put down most of things they did. I'm not sure who said it, but how can you put down "slightly mad" a borderline classic and video and why put down delila it's a catchy ballad not bad. What i'm trying to say is mabe if they comeback they won't be vintage queen but they will be making good music, cos if you listen to their solo efforts "another world" and electric fire" and put the best tracks from both and throwaway the weaker stuff you'll have a good album.