[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color="#FF1493">The Fairy King wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]The recording began at Rockfield Studio 1 near Monmouth on August 24, 1975.
After a three week rehearsal period in Herefordshire. During the making of the track, however, a further four studios -- SARM (East), Scorpion, Wessex and Roundhouse were used.
They recorded the backing track in three sections at Kingsley Ward's Rockfield Studios.
So they didn't record the whole song all the way through. They did it in three seperate bits. They left a 30 second gap (for the opera bit Freddie wanted) on the reel for later use (They didn't even know for sure if it was ever going to be used) The the end rock section was recorded as a separate song.
Later they transfered to Scorpion Studios in London and SARM for work on the guitar overdubs and vocals. Because of all the vocals the end part was difficult. They recorded the basic backing track of drums, bass, piano and guitar. Then they did the backing vocals. Normally they recorded the lead vocals first (since it dictates the phrasing of the backing vocals) but they didn't do it like that with this song
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Source: Wikipedia.
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No funny guy, I just typed it myself. The source is Roy THomas Baker[/QUOTE]
It's almost literally copied off wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Rhapsody#Recording
You can fool them, but you can't fool me. :P
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No it's not, I just typed it myself. And if it's on wikipedia now it means someone just put it up on there. But if you don't believe me I really don't care
I got it from a Sound on Sound magazine btw. It had a great interview with Roy Thomas Baker.
They also did an article on the mixing of Borhap in surround. And I believe they also did an interview with David Richards back in the day when they just released The Miracle
They also did an article on the mixing of Borhap in surround. And I believe they also did an interview with David Richards back in the day when they just released The Miracle
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]No it's not, I just typed it myself. And if it's on wikipedia now it means someone just put it up on there. But if you don't believe me I really don't care[/QUOTE]
Don't lie.
The last change made to that section was on: 15:26, 16 September 2006 by Enoky.
You posted it today, so who copied here? ;)
Don't lie.
The last change made to that section was on: 15:26, 16 September 2006 by Enoky.
You posted it today, so who copied here? ;)
Maybe we got it from the same interview smartass.
But maybe you could make yourself usefull and instead of ruining this topic (which is in my opinion the first interesting topic in like 2 years) post some information which isn't posted here yet
But maybe you could make yourself usefull and instead of ruining this topic (which is in my opinion the first interesting topic in like 2 years) post some information which isn't posted here yet
Thanks for reminding me about the sound on sound interview, just checked it out and it makes great reading, and BTW clearly where your information came from!
One aspect I had forgotten was that the tape passed through the machine so many times it created a distortion of Roger's kit which is a sound people (me included) have tried to copy for years!
I guess the kit was the original Ludwig natural finish one, one of the best sounding drum kits ever put to tape, a great pity that sound got lost in the mists of time...
One aspect I had forgotten was that the tape passed through the machine so many times it created a distortion of Roger's kit which is a sound people (me included) have tried to copy for years!
I guess the kit was the original Ludwig natural finish one, one of the best sounding drum kits ever put to tape, a great pity that sound got lost in the mists of time...
Here is the article Fried refers to:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/oct95/queen.html
Jeez, as if Wikipedia is the be-all and end-all of information. The information starts somewhere else first... remember that FK.
Adam.
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/oct95/queen.html
Jeez, as if Wikipedia is the be-all and end-all of information. The information starts somewhere else first... remember that FK.
Adam.
Thanks Adam :)
Very interesting interview! Thanks for posting the link Adam.
Glad to help. Here's the surround NATO article:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Jun02/articles/queensurround.asp
Adam.
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Jun02/articles/queensurround.asp
Adam.
Niek, did you really type it? If so, what a waste of time ... ever heard of copy n' paste?
As for the actual question, keep in mind that sometimes they depended on whatever was available in the studio. Roy's comments focus on the "main" ones, but of course it's nearly impossible to know exact specifications.
And by the way, there are no drum mistakes in Bo Rhap, although there's a timpani coming half a second late than it was supposed to.
As for the actual question, keep in mind that sometimes they depended on whatever was available in the studio. Roy's comments focus on the "main" ones, but of course it's nearly impossible to know exact specifications.
And by the way, there are no drum mistakes in Bo Rhap, although there's a timpani coming half a second late than it was supposed to.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Here is the article Fried refers to:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/oct95/queen.html
Jeez, as if Wikipedia is the be-all and end-all of information. The information starts somewhere else first... remember that FK.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
That wasn't my point, he arrogantly posed as it was his own writing and claimed HIS piece was copied by a WP user. That ticked me off a bit and i'm not saying WP is the be-all and end-all of information Adam.
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/oct95/queen.html
Jeez, as if Wikipedia is the be-all and end-all of information. The information starts somewhere else first... remember that FK.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
That wasn't my point, he arrogantly posed as it was his own writing and claimed HIS piece was copied by a WP user. That ticked me off a bit and i'm not saying WP is the be-all and end-all of information Adam.
No he didn't, he said someone probably copied it, if you look it's clear where it came from as he stated, you were the one trying to be clever
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Togg wrote: [/QUOTENAME]No he didn't, he said someone probably copied it, if you look it's clear where it came from as he stated, you were the one trying to be clever[/QUOTE]
Not trying, i just am.
Accept it, or are u mad at me cuz i didn't laugh at your lame joke in the other thread? ;)
Not trying, i just am.
Accept it, or are u mad at me cuz i didn't laugh at your lame joke in the other thread? ;)
C'mon guys, drop it. I was rather enjoying the musical part of the discussion! I have always wondered where Queen got their studio expertise from, as judging from their biographies their pre-Queen history was nothing special, no fame, no money.
Do you suppose they had it all planned out in their heads, or was it their producer/engineer's influence?
Do you suppose they had it all planned out in their heads, or was it their producer/engineer's influence?