Oh yes he did. I'm sure more than once, but I think the worst case was in the song "My Melancholy Blues" where, after the instrumental solo, Fred sang "I'm causin' a mild sensation..." The first note, "I'm" is definitely way off. It sounds like something that would happen live, but it's a studio recording! Maybe this is just a reminder that Fred was human, and a precious flaw to treasure. Maybe it was mere laziness in production. Anyway, tell me if you've found more vocal imperfections on album versions of songs. Cheerio.
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Wow... you're so wrong it's not even funny. It (the note) is spot-on, nigh-on, perfect!
Peace,
Adam.
Peace,
Adam.
Sorry, have to disagree. It's right on the money.
Are you listening to the correct spot? It's not the first time he says it, it's the second.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zoroaster wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Are you listening to the correct spot? It's not the first time he says it, it's the second.[/QUOTE]
Yes i have listened and theres nothing wrong, its perfectly in tune and i have good hearing!
Maybe its just you...
Yes i have listened and theres nothing wrong, its perfectly in tune and i have good hearing!
Maybe its just you...
Hate to push my credentials here, but, since I'm currently comping together the best parts of vocal takes for a band's album mixes, I'm pretty sure I know (as others here know as well as I) there's nothing wrong with Freddie's notes where you mention them. *Gasps for air*
What you should know is that, there are people who thought Roger sang lead on Sheer Heart Attack. I'm guessing you must be in the same ballpark with your claim here.
Peace,
Adam.
What you should know is that, there are people who thought Roger sang lead on Sheer Heart Attack. I'm guessing you must be in the same ballpark with your claim here.
Peace,
Adam.
I listened to it again just to make sure. All I know is, he does it differently the second time than he does it the first. The first time, the whole phrase "I'm causin' a mild sensation" is one constant note. The second time, the word "I'm" starts a semitone higher than it should be and kind of slides down on that same syllable. Someone must also hear this!
It's at 2:41 that you keep referring, isn't it?
Peace,
Adam.
Peace,
Adam.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zoroaster wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I listened to it again just to make sure. All I know is, he does it differently the second time than he does it the first. The first time, the whole phrase "I'm causin' a mild sensation" is one constant note. The second time, the word "I'm" starts a semitone higher than it should be and kind of slides down on that same syllable. Someone must also hear this![/QUOTE]
Look even IF he did sound not intune does that matter to much if it was just one word or sentance he did everything in perfection and to his best standerds, you shouldnt worry about it too much and i still hear it intune.
Look even IF he did sound not intune does that matter to much if it was just one word or sentance he did everything in perfection and to his best standerds, you shouldnt worry about it too much and i still hear it intune.
I'm gonna back up Zoroaster here.
It's not wildly out of tune, and it's barely even out of tune, but at the very start of the note Fred is a microtone sharp. He very quickly adjusts it to be bang in tune, but it IS there.
I now can't stop noticing it every time I hear it...
It's not wildly out of tune, and it's barely even out of tune, but at the very start of the note Fred is a microtone sharp. He very quickly adjusts it to be bang in tune, but it IS there.
I now can't stop noticing it every time I hear it...
Hmm... at 2:41.. it's not out of tune.. but it's not perfect either. Maybe you could say it's a bit weak.
But! He did make a mistake on an album, yes. In Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy he hits a false note: "Just take me back to yours that will be fine". "Fine" is out of tune, too low. In de BBC recording, which is on GVH1, he sings it right ;).
Houdoe,
GaLiLe0
But! He did make a mistake on an album, yes. In Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy he hits a false note: "Just take me back to yours that will be fine". "Fine" is out of tune, too low. In de BBC recording, which is on GVH1, he sings it right ;).
Houdoe,
GaLiLe0
Is that it?? The way he talks about it - "The first note, "I'm" is definitely way off." - he make's it sound far worse. I still don't think it's worth noting, never mind a thread like this! lol
Peace,
Adam.
Peace,
Adam.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Is that it?? The way he talks about it - "The first note, "I'm" is definitely way off." - he make's it sound far worse. I still don't think it's worth noting, never mind a thread like this! lol
Peace,
Adam.[/QUOTE]
Exactly lol
Peace,
Adam.[/QUOTE]
Exactly lol
um, isn't this a studio album? So it probably means that he hit the note seeing as no one would put out the song if he is not happy with it. He probably couldve just did another take if Freddie didnt like it.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Is that it?? The way he talks about it - "The first note, "I'm" is definitely way off." - he make's it sound far worse. I still don't think it's worth noting, never mind a thread like this! lol
Peace,
Adam.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I guess I overreacted a bit. In grade school they always said I was a bit of a spaz. Pardon my enthusiasm.
Peace,
Adam.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I guess I overreacted a bit. In grade school they always said I was a bit of a spaz. Pardon my enthusiasm.