I saw Gary Mullen a few years ago now, and he was amazing, the band were crap but he had the best voice I have ever heard ( at a live show ) and I have seen a few 'great singers'. I have never experienced a singer with so much power and range it was incredable.
What he is like now though I dont Know.
I have never been able to knock Magic, there musicianship is second to none although they are past it now and the singer has a very weak voice.
As for Flash Harry....
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how can you say the band where crap. David Brockett the guitarist is first class. any who say's diff needs there ears tested. this tribute band rocks big style. i have the live cd it was recorded in july 2003 nearly 2 years ago. i last saw them last year at the newcastle arena. and they keep getting better and better. yes i agree Garys voice may need a rest. but he and the works are top notch.
I'll put up a couple of there tunes soon. so you can see for yourself, if you haven't heard them.
P.s why are they not playing newcastle this year or whitley bay
I'll put up a couple of there tunes soon. so you can see for yourself, if you haven't heard them.
P.s why are they not playing newcastle this year or whitley bay
i also have seen magic a couple of times not a patch on Gary mullen's band. there ok but don't seem to play the tunes at the right speed for me. saying that there are getting on a bit now like. they have been going for nearly 30 years i think.
I don't like tribute bands - if the musicians are good enough then they should be able to perform new music, not rely on being copy cats and a pale imitation of what has gone before - I'd rarher fail trying my own stuff than be a 'success' pretending to be someone else.
But pubs & clubs know tribute bands pull bigger crowds than most new acts so pay more for them - the tribute band members earn more money so they are happy ... just wasting their talent - but it is their choice.
I've only seen one Queen tribute band and that was at the fans club's 25th birthday do in Reading - they sounded ok and I couldn't slag any of them off but I didn't really enjoy them, just put up with them.
Queen & Paul Rodgers are not as good as Queen but they are better than any other attempt.
But pubs & clubs know tribute bands pull bigger crowds than most new acts so pay more for them - the tribute band members earn more money so they are happy ... just wasting their talent - but it is their choice.
I've only seen one Queen tribute band and that was at the fans club's 25th birthday do in Reading - they sounded ok and I couldn't slag any of them off but I didn't really enjoy them, just put up with them.
Queen & Paul Rodgers are not as good as Queen but they are better than any other attempt.
have seen a few thus far but by no means all of them
from what i have seen
it would be queen for a day and miracle
from what i have seen
it would be queen for a day and miracle
have just put up three tunes from Gary mullen and the works in the download section.
One night of queen Gary mullen
Tie your mother down
A kind of magic
Hammer to fall
what do you think
One night of queen Gary mullen
Tie your mother down
A kind of magic
Hammer to fall
what do you think
@ kyassor:
If you don't like bands that play other people's music, never ever go to any orchestra anywhere in the world!!! They ONLY play music by other composers.
If people having fun playing by the music they love as a hobby and entertain people that share the same love, why not? If they are making thousands of dollars out of it and turning it into a regular job, it's another matter.
If you don't like bands that play other people's music, never ever go to any orchestra anywhere in the world!!! They ONLY play music by other composers.
If people having fun playing by the music they love as a hobby and entertain people that share the same love, why not? If they are making thousands of dollars out of it and turning it into a regular job, it's another matter.
@ kyassor:
If you don't like bands that play other people's music, never ever go to any orchestra anywhere in the world!!! They ONLY play music by other composers.
I'm afraid you are wrong - if you knew anything about music you would know there are new orchestral movements being written all the time by numerous composers. The reason most public recitals only play 'covers' is because that is what the paying public want to listen to, they don't always give new music a chance.
You shouldn't restrict yourself to a life of covers - try thinking for yourself and stop follwoing the crowd
@ kyassor:
Please, don't worry about me not knowing about music. All my life I've been into music and also have a lot of classical musicians as friends.
90% of what is being played by orchestras in theatres are the old classical compositions. And played exactly according to sheetmusic and with that they try to play exactly how they think the composer meant the music to be played.
I don't see the problem with that. And especially because I talk from our point of view. We also play for fun, to entertain people that love to hear the compositions by Queen. Beside that we also write our own music.
But having said that, why would it be a restriction to play great songs by a band you love?
Please, don't worry about me not knowing about music. All my life I've been into music and also have a lot of classical musicians as friends.
90% of what is being played by orchestras in theatres are the old classical compositions. And played exactly according to sheetmusic and with that they try to play exactly how they think the composer meant the music to be played.
I don't see the problem with that. And especially because I talk from our point of view. We also play for fun, to entertain people that love to hear the compositions by Queen. Beside that we also write our own music.
But having said that, why would it be a restriction to play great songs by a band you love?
how can you say the band where crap. David Brockett the guitarist is first class. any who say's diff needs there ears tested. this tribute band rocks big style. i have the live cd it was recorded in july 2003 nearly 2 years ago. i last saw them last year at the newcastle arena. and they keep getting better and better. yes i agree Garys voice may need a rest. but he and the works are top notch.
O.K. They are not crap, far from it, but the band are not a patch on Magic, the guitarist isnt even close.
fair enough mate everyone has there own views on things. everyone's different
Which Killer Queen? I've just read there are two.
www.Killer-Queen.co.uk
or
www.KillerQueenOnline.com
I think Gary Mullen's voice is great. Maybe whoever was saying he was a bit rubbish saw him when he was tired. Even Freddie's voice wore out now and then.
www.Killer-Queen.co.uk
or
www.KillerQueenOnline.com
I think Gary Mullen's voice is great. Maybe whoever was saying he was a bit rubbish saw him when he was tired. Even Freddie's voice wore out now and then.
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i've only seen flash harry, they were pretty good imo but the lead singer would be better in a johnny cash tribute or something like that.
Ive seen Flash Harry a few times the first was about 6 years ago when he sold out the Point...(The same venue Queen and PR just played in)it was a great gig. They played my local theather last year it was so weird seeing all these people i knew from my town singing and clapping away to the songs but i think i was one of few who knew all the words, cause he does really old stuff like good old fashioned lover boy etc..he's a good laugh...