Well yeah...we were all incredibly lucky to have been able to experience these shows. I mean, usually the US is totally overlooked when it comes to anything related to Queen in a live sense...( the exception being Brian's solo tour). I'm thrilled that they took the chance, and came on over here not really knowing what to expect. That took balls....and Paul must have the biggest. For him to decide to front a band with Brian May and Roger Taylor in it takes balls, and i say bless him! We are indeed extremly lucky to have witnessed this....and it's a amazing feeling from a fan standpoint. I sincerely hope that in some way, the Band all came away from the US feeling numb with awe and are anxious to return in the future. I was feeling that from them in NJ...how could you not?...and from what i've heard it was the same in LA. Rock on!!!
With that said, i do feel that when they DO come back they may opt to do smaller venues. Not that this is bad...it's just that i think for the fans, seeing them in a intimate setting would be even more incredible. Perhaps the Band may feel this way too? I know some of the members commented on how they would have liked to have had the audience closer to them in a sense. A theatre-style venue would be ideal. I'm sure we can all recall our local favourite locations where Q+PR could easily pull off a gig.
Here in Boston, it's the Orpheum Theatre. It's the perfect spot! In Ny, we have the Beacon.
I'm looking forward to whatever surprises we may see in the New Year!
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Then what about ticket prices fluctuating between big halls and smaller venues? Probably wouldn't affect the attendance, hopefully. Say they begin touring in March and start in the east and gradually work their way west, even north to Canada which would make some friends very happy!
I am wondering if they will be selective in the cities, if they remember where they toured (as Queen) and return to those venues. That would be nice! And you can say Paul passed the test and has been accepted, which is great, since some fans were skeptical in the beginning.
I am wondering if they will be selective in the cities, if they remember where they toured (as Queen) and return to those venues. That would be nice! And you can say Paul passed the test and has been accepted, which is great, since some fans were skeptical in the beginning.
Awesome!!! I was staying up to read the first review!!!
Woooooooooo hooooooooo!! I wonder what other celebrities were there!!
:)
Lisser: You mean besides me?
Awesome to hear you guys had a great time!
I think these two shows will become known as historic moments in Queen History....at least here in the States. NJ was incredbile....sounds like LA was just as stunning.
Nice plus having Slash stop by.
And no, i don't think Howard was at the NJ show.
No, Howard had to get up early the next morning, so I doubt he would have been there. Looked for him, though. He might have been there on a Saturday though. Gary might've been a better one to bet on to be there. (no HTJA comments please) Or Fred. Was a bit surprised that Jackie Martling didn't turn up at the Tailgate Party to try to get free beer.
last night they were 10 times better than they were at the meadowlands they were in a great mood. the rain really seemed to loosen them up!! i got rogers drum stick woo hoo
A few people have said that there was a Freddie hologram or something but I didn't see it because I was looking at the screen, is it true and does anyone have a picture of it? Second, whats with Paul Rodgers and hearts? Is it just me or does Paul Rodgers look like Danny Bonaduce? Me, my sister and my friend kept out yelling "Danny, Danny Bonaduce!" it was so funny.
I was right at the stage and it was absolutely mind freaking blowing!!! I screamed and sang so loud that I lost my voice half way through the show. I got some great pics of the show which I will post shortly. I managed to sneak backstage by bribing a security guy for a 20. I was waiting around in the first room (with the blue lights) and ended up just outside of Roger's dressing room when his security guy came up and asked me for my pass.(doh!) I could actually hear Roger talking inside the room...I was so bummed but I said "Sorry...don't have one" and then the security guy was very polite and said I would have to leave...which I did. It was awesome...the crowd went nuts! I met Trip Kalhaf and Danny Miranda backstage...which was very cool. I would have loved to have met Brian and Roger and Paul...but oh well...I'm just happy I was there! It ROCKED!
it was a great show....i was on Brian's side 2nd row...best seats in the house....my girlfriend and I made eye contact with him, and he said thank you many times...wonderful stuff....i have some pics i will post...
Just Amazing!
The evening could not have been any better.
After seeing them in England, this was by far the very best show.
Paul Rogers kicked butt. His voice was so on, and he really settled in with his style and took averyone there for a GREAT Ride. Paul took charge and made it special. I loved his walking down the side of the old pool walls, maybe one foot wide, in between all the fans slapping their hands. Very Cool.
Brian played beautifully last night. Maybe the misting rain held in the sound so his guitar sang a bit more, or he is just brilliant, take your pick. The visual of him playing with the glass ball spinning, and the lights shooting thru the mist was truely special, and maybe will never be seen again.
Roger was smooth as silk last night. Great singing, and was having alot of fun. He told the everyone he thought the Hollywood Bowl was a stadium, not a night club. As he said this one of the waiters walked by the boxes next to the stage, and Roger reached out and asked for one of the beers the person had. Lot's of Fun.
Hope all had as much fun as we did. I had the good fortune to go with 11 of my best friends and family.
Thanks Again Paul, Brian, and Roger!!!
Yes- Truly an amazing show--I was in the Pool Seats--almost an out of body experience!! Paul was really spit spot and very sexy LOL. The mist, lighting for the show, sound etc. were incredible . By far the best QPR show I have experienced. Here's hopn they come back in the spring.
Awesome to hear you guys had a great time!
I think these two shows will become known as historic moments in Queen History....at least here in the States. NJ was incredbile....sounds like LA was just as stunning.
Nice plus having Slash stop by.
And no, i don't think Howard was at the NJ show.
Hollywood was 100X better than NJ- Now that's something ;-)
Hmmmm...Right ON!!! Most folks these days are quite boring-Paul is Fab, sexy, wears nice clothes, belts out tunes, makes an effort to make eye contact with those in the crowd-he's not going to prance around like Freddie..no do brian and roger want that. It was very evident to me that something"clicks" between the three of them by watching their facial expressions between each other---Yes I was that close..Brian apologized to at the end of All right now (he botched the beginning) Brian said " sorry I f***** up" Brian was watching Paul- filled with pride, relaxed and happy---I have seen crabby pants Brian MANY times on stage. This is a great lineuup that I hope we get to see more of in 2006.
I know this forum is meant strictly for reviews of the Hollywood Bowl show, but I feel compelled to disagree with a few of the comments.
In reference to Ga Ga's post, the title of this entire project is Queen + Paul Rodgers--relatively equal billing. If any argument about the setlist is to be made, I think it shortsides Paul Rodgers a bit. Granted, there are more members of Queen when juxtaposed with Paul, but I don't think 5 songs (roughly a fifth of a given setlist [and sometimes even less])is by any stretch of the imagination too much of his material.
Secondly, I disagree with breakfree's comment about Paul's stage presence. You are most likely more enamored with Roger and Brian because you are more of a Queen fan than one of Paul Rodgers. From an objective standpoint, I see Roger's and Brian's stage presence to be quite inferior to a guy who can just about get the audienced engaged for the better part of each show. This was evident at the New Jersey show I attended. That is not to say that Brian or Roger have no stage presence--quite the contrary. Still, I think his presence is better than a good number of rock musicians.
If you couldn't tell, I am a big-time fan of Paul's. I generally don't like to disagree, but I at least wanted to throw my opinion out there.
First off, to the parents of the kids that yacked and yacked until I finally had to turn around and give them my best, "Keep talking and i'm going to disembowel you with a wooden cooking spoon."=look, please think about pulling out your wallet and getting a fucking babysitter next time!
Now my thoughts on Hollywood go as follows:
Negative:
1.) American Queen audiences(especially in California) really suck! It started by the piss poor non-reaction to Freddie's voice on the opening 'It's a beautiful day intro'. There was no singing along really with 'Love of my Life', which I for one enjoyed being able to hear Brian do so much of it himself + the scattered 10 or 12 of us Queen fans, mostly from out of town, coming to L.A. just to see them. The fan stupidity peaked with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 2 things. First, they didn't respond to hearing Freddie's voice until the video cuts to the close up of his face. Secondly, the audience "Nothing Really Matters" part of the song the audience is supposed to carry, turned into scattered gibberish. I gotta say, the british audience in Birmingham kicked our asses as an audience!
2.) Roger's voice was shot. Very raw, you could hear him conceding in ways to sing his material, and barely able to pull off the songs he could. He did manage to belt out considerably well, considering the physical limitations of a voice in need of rest.
3.) Roger did a drum solo that was great, but was only about 45% as long as his usual.
4.) Queen did the same exact set list, nothing new.
Positives:
1.)BRIAN FUCKING MAY!!!!!!!!!!! INCREDIBLE, let me repeat, INCREDIBLE performance. He played what I consider to be the best '39' and 'Love of my Life' versions of the tour. He glitched a couple of times, like on 'I'm In Love With My Car', but all and all, he was strong on Saturday. Amazing job of 'I Want It All'. What made the show for me though was --
2.) BRIGHTON ROCK SOLO!!! -- Brian was in a zone, the sound was real cracled in a way that was reminiscent of the early albums(I wonder if he used a Greg Fryer Ringmaster or something for that solo). He was truly incredible!
3.) They did the PR stuff quite well. I particularly enjoyed 'Rock N' Roll Fantasy'. Paul in general, did a great job in L.A.
Overall, the weakest post Brixton opening show I have heard of the 4 shows I downloaded, Sheffield show I bought, and Birmingham show I went to. It was great, worth every penny, but I was very bitter by the idiot children behind me and the shitty American audience. I wish we could have shown more enthusiasm. Maybe then Queen would feel better about doing a full tour.
Now my thoughts on Hollywood go as follows:
Negative:
1.) American Queen audiences(especially in California) really suck! It started by the piss poor non-reaction to Freddie's voice on the opening 'It's a beautiful day intro'. There was no singing along really with 'Love of my Life', which I for one enjoyed being able to hear Brian do so much of it himself + the scattered 10 or 12 of us Queen fans, mostly from out of town, coming to L.A. just to see them. The fan stupidity peaked with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 2 things. First, they didn't respond to hearing Freddie's voice until the video cuts to the close up of his face. Secondly, the audience "Nothing Really Matters" part of the song the audience is supposed to carry, turned into scattered gibberish. I gotta say, the british audience in Birmingham kicked our asses as an audience!
2.) Roger's voice was shot. Very raw, you could hear him conceding in ways to sing his material, and barely able to pull off the songs he could. He did manage to belt out considerably well, considering the physical limitations of a voice in need of rest.
3.) Roger did a drum solo that was great, but was only about 45% as long as his usual.
4.) Queen did the same exact set list, nothing new.
Positives:
1.)BRIAN FUCKING MAY!!!!!!!!!!! INCREDIBLE, let me repeat, INCREDIBLE performance. He played what I consider to be the best '39' and 'Love of my Life' versions of the tour. He glitched a couple of times, like on 'I'm In Love With My Car', but all and all, he was strong on Saturday. Amazing job of 'I Want It All'. What made the show for me though was --
2.) BRIGHTON ROCK SOLO!!! -- Brian was in a zone, the sound was real cracled in a way that was reminiscent of the early albums(I wonder if he used a Greg Fryer Ringmaster or something for that solo). He was truly incredible!
3.) They did the PR stuff quite well. I particularly enjoyed 'Rock N' Roll Fantasy'. Paul in general, did a great job in L.A.
Overall, the weakest post Brixton opening show I have heard of the 4 shows I downloaded, Sheffield show I bought, and Birmingham show I went to. It was great, worth every penny, but I was very bitter by the idiot children behind me and the shitty American audience. I wish we could have shown more enthusiasm. Maybe then Queen would feel better about doing a full tour.
Oh yeah, Slash's appearance was very cool!
Not that I was at the Hollywood Bowl but from the pictures of the venue that I have seen it just does not look like a great venue for a rock concert.
I know no-one's asked this but...don't you wish they'd done this several years ago? Do you think they're suffering pangs of regret after seeing the good response from old and new fans? Paul's been accepted and now everyone's wanting more. I hope 2006 sees some new material released, it's been asked-for for so long now!