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I love both and freddie had great shows during both tours but I think I prefer hot space tour since MK gig is absolutely the better compared to wembley
All right, this is a tough one, so i'll break it down.
Song Selection:
Hot Space Tour - They had just released Hot Space, which was a failure commercially, but still had its good moments. Under Pressure, Action This Day, Staying Power, Body Language, and Back Chat were played very well on this tour, even better than the studio versions. The fast version of WWRY was also included.
They went as far back as 1974 with such songs as Now I'm Here and Love Of My Life. A great mix of old and new, with songs being added and dropped along the way.
Magic Tour - Once again, they had released a new album, A Kind Of Magic. Four tracks from the album were played during this tour, Who Wants To Live Forever, One Vision, Friends Will Be Friends, and the title track. Excerpts from Liar and Keep Yourself Alive, two of their earliest tracks, can be heard, the former being the intro to Tear It Up during their performance at Wembley. Seven Seas Of Rhye, Now I'm Here, and other earlier tracks can be prominently heard during this tour as well. This tour also featured classic non-Queen songs such as You're So Square, Tutti Frutti, and Big Spender, performed excellently by the band. Another great mix of old and new, with some surprises as well.
Winner: Magic Tour
Freddie's Voice:
Hot Space Tour - Freddie was in excellent condition throughout most of the tour. He was able to hit many high notes, especially in songs such as WATC, TYMD, and even Action This Day. Very light and playful, he was able to tackle softer songs such as Play The Game, and also rough tracks like Sheer Heart Attack. Strong, but not too strong.
Magic Tour - Freddie's voice underwent changes within the four years between '82 and '86. He began smoking and drinking more, which roughened his voice, and sometimes limited his range. His voice cracked during some songs, and other songs he would instantly go lower with his voice. His vocal improvisations were unharmed, however, and were certainly fun to play along with.
Winner: Hot Space Tour
Best Venue:
Hot Space Tour - The Milton Keynes Bowl in Milton Keynes, England. A small venue in comparison to Wembley, but worked for them nonetheless. The crowd, though not extremely large, can be heard very well during many songs, and, being an outdoor venue, was impeccable.
Magic Tour - Wembley Stadium. The Madison Square Garden of Europe, in my opinion. Very large; fans by the thousands could fit into it. The structure of the stadium also allowed for sound to be carried all the way to the back rows. The sound could also be reflected off of the structure, so everything was heard almost clearly. A fine venue, for a very fine band. One concert was not enough, so i'm glad they did 2 shows there.
Winner: Magic Tour
Anything Else?
Hot Space Tour - The instruments used were good. The drums were very strong, and Brian's licks were beyond anything at the time. Fantastic shows, especially Milton Keynes (MK was the last show there, though it was supposed to end in London)
Magic Tour - Pretty much their most famous tour, with songs from all across their catalogue. Though Freddie was not at his best in my opinion, he led the way through every show. Brian, Roger, and John knew exactly what to do, and this tour is by far the best one!
Final Score:
Magic Tour - 2
Hot Space Tour - 1
Verdict: Magic Tour!!! Rock on!
Song Selection:
Hot Space Tour - They had just released Hot Space, which was a failure commercially, but still had its good moments. Under Pressure, Action This Day, Staying Power, Body Language, and Back Chat were played very well on this tour, even better than the studio versions. The fast version of WWRY was also included.
They went as far back as 1974 with such songs as Now I'm Here and Love Of My Life. A great mix of old and new, with songs being added and dropped along the way.
Magic Tour - Once again, they had released a new album, A Kind Of Magic. Four tracks from the album were played during this tour, Who Wants To Live Forever, One Vision, Friends Will Be Friends, and the title track. Excerpts from Liar and Keep Yourself Alive, two of their earliest tracks, can be heard, the former being the intro to Tear It Up during their performance at Wembley. Seven Seas Of Rhye, Now I'm Here, and other earlier tracks can be prominently heard during this tour as well. This tour also featured classic non-Queen songs such as You're So Square, Tutti Frutti, and Big Spender, performed excellently by the band. Another great mix of old and new, with some surprises as well.
Winner: Magic Tour
Freddie's Voice:
Hot Space Tour - Freddie was in excellent condition throughout most of the tour. He was able to hit many high notes, especially in songs such as WATC, TYMD, and even Action This Day. Very light and playful, he was able to tackle softer songs such as Play The Game, and also rough tracks like Sheer Heart Attack. Strong, but not too strong.
Magic Tour - Freddie's voice underwent changes within the four years between '82 and '86. He began smoking and drinking more, which roughened his voice, and sometimes limited his range. His voice cracked during some songs, and other songs he would instantly go lower with his voice. His vocal improvisations were unharmed, however, and were certainly fun to play along with.
Winner: Hot Space Tour
Best Venue:
Hot Space Tour - The Milton Keynes Bowl in Milton Keynes, England. A small venue in comparison to Wembley, but worked for them nonetheless. The crowd, though not extremely large, can be heard very well during many songs, and, being an outdoor venue, was impeccable.
Magic Tour - Wembley Stadium. The Madison Square Garden of Europe, in my opinion. Very large; fans by the thousands could fit into it. The structure of the stadium also allowed for sound to be carried all the way to the back rows. The sound could also be reflected off of the structure, so everything was heard almost clearly. A fine venue, for a very fine band. One concert was not enough, so i'm glad they did 2 shows there.
Winner: Magic Tour
Anything Else?
Hot Space Tour - The instruments used were good. The drums were very strong, and Brian's licks were beyond anything at the time. Fantastic shows, especially Milton Keynes (MK was the last show there, though it was supposed to end in London)
Magic Tour - Pretty much their most famous tour, with songs from all across their catalogue. Though Freddie was not at his best in my opinion, he led the way through every show. Brian, Roger, and John knew exactly what to do, and this tour is by far the best one!
Final Score:
Magic Tour - 2
Hot Space Tour - 1
Verdict: Magic Tour!!! Rock on!
Magic Tour was great, really loved John during that tour. I mean, he was jumping around and stuff (and did many backing vocals!), not the shy guy, just Johnnyboy.
Hot Space tour has a much better setlist and much better performances.
I go for Hot Space, but Magic Tour is very close.
Hot Space tour has a much better setlist and much better performances.
I go for Hot Space, but Magic Tour is very close.
In terms of setlist, I'd say the Hot Space tour. I'm sorry but why did Queen drop Somebody To Love post '85? Play The Game and Fat Bottomed Girls should also have been included, as they sounded really tight on the Hot Space tour. As did Dragon Attack, which for me is the highlight of the On Fire disc-so sharp. Hardly any of the piano based soongs appear on the Magic tour. Freddie must have got bored of playing it!
In terms of power, spectacle and presentation though, the Magic tour wins hands down. Fred may not have had the subtlety with his voice but he belts out One Vision, Tie Your Mother Down etc. with incredible gusto. The rocked-up versions of Magic and Under Pressure sound great and Freddie seems so much better at working a big audience than he did in '82. They were much more confident and put on great shows. Overall then, it has to be The Magic tour, though, in hindsight I would have liked to have seen those piano favourites in the set; when one bears in mind that it would be Freddie's last curtain.
In terms of power, spectacle and presentation though, the Magic tour wins hands down. Fred may not have had the subtlety with his voice but he belts out One Vision, Tie Your Mother Down etc. with incredible gusto. The rocked-up versions of Magic and Under Pressure sound great and Freddie seems so much better at working a big audience than he did in '82. They were much more confident and put on great shows. Overall then, it has to be The Magic tour, though, in hindsight I would have liked to have seen those piano favourites in the set; when one bears in mind that it would be Freddie's last curtain.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Rotwang wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Freddie's voice was much much better during '82. Probably the best his voice ever sounded live on a consistent basis. I would probably prefer the setlist of '86.[/QUOTE]
Indeed... i agree very much.. Freddie oversings himself after a feq sonfs during the 1986 tour
Indeed... i agree very much.. Freddie oversings himself after a feq sonfs during the 1986 tour
Best setlist: -82
Best lighting: -86
Best sound: - 05
If you mixed the setlists from -77, -82 and -05, added the lighting from -86 and the sound from -05, you would probably have the ultimate Queen Live ! :-)
Best lighting: -86
Best sound: - 05
If you mixed the setlists from -77, -82 and -05, added the lighting from -86 and the sound from -05, you would probably have the ultimate Queen Live ! :-)
hot space!!lets go
Without a doubt the Hot Space tour.
Magic tour his voice was totally different and nowhere near as good. He was also less lithe and energetic on stage too during the Magic Tour and plus he was getting a bit tubby as well.
On Hot Space they have a much better setlist as well.
Magic tour his voice was totally different and nowhere near as good. He was also less lithe and energetic on stage too during the Magic Tour and plus he was getting a bit tubby as well.
On Hot Space they have a much better setlist as well.
Magic Tour.
Hot Space 1982.
1986 just by a hair
The Magic Tour is the worst ever IMO, boring setlist, weak drums, Freddie's voice wasn't the best etc. etc. 1982 was just... AMAZING :)
Both great tours, but Magic wins it for me.