[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II wrote: [/QUOTENAME] Queen fans, we need to ask Brian at soup box. [/QUOTE]
But I'm not hungry.[/QUOTE]
LMAO!!!!!!!!
Soup Box?!?! I'll have chicken soup pwease!
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Brian likes to rewrite history at times and seemingly lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen....look how many of his tracks were played at the tribute concert and on the infamous B+R+PR tour(s).
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]bitesthedust wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Brian likes to rewrite history at times and seemingly lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen....look how many of his tracks were played at the tribute concert and on the infamous B+R+PR tour(s).
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I can see how that would be the impression, but it is wrong. Really. Nobody can lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen. And Brian would never try to do that. He doesn't need to do that.
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I can see how that would be the impression, but it is wrong. Really. Nobody can lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen. And Brian would never try to do that. He doesn't need to do that.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color="#FF00FF">its_a_hard_life wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II wrote: [/QUOTENAME] Queen fans, we need to ask Brian at soup box. [/QUOTE]
But I'm not hungry.[/QUOTE]
LMAO!!!!!!!!
Soup Box?!?! I'll have chicken soup pwease![/QUOTE]
If Brian ever goes into the soup business, I'm sure we can look forward to all natural, high fiber soup. And instead of pasta in the shape of the alphabet or little bunnies, he might think of using little red specials and Q shapes.
Or he could stick with soap - little soaps in the shape of guitars. Would make nice Christmas presents? Guitar soap-on-a-rope for those air guitarists who want to practice in the shower?
But I'm not hungry.[/QUOTE]
LMAO!!!!!!!!
Soup Box?!?! I'll have chicken soup pwease![/QUOTE]
If Brian ever goes into the soup business, I'm sure we can look forward to all natural, high fiber soup. And instead of pasta in the shape of the alphabet or little bunnies, he might think of using little red specials and Q shapes.
Or he could stick with soap - little soaps in the shape of guitars. Would make nice Christmas presents? Guitar soap-on-a-rope for those air guitarists who want to practice in the shower?
5{ AME]bitesthedust wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Brian likes to rewrite history at times and seemingly lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen....look how many of his tracks were played at the tribute concert and on the infamous B+R+PR tour(s).
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I have no prior experience of you, so I can't call you a moron. But this was a moronic thing you post.
How can you *lessen* that which existed in a previous point in time, and thus is COMPLETELY UN-ALTERABLE, other than in your own meagre mind. For myself, it's not so hard to remember that a man called Freddie Mercury was around a few years ago and wrote some of my favourite songs. In fact I find him most unforgettable - you have problems then, if a couple of tours with a different singer were 'infamous', and that history is being rewritten, and that his contribution seems to be 'lessened'....
I change my mind. I'll go out on a limb and call you a 'dope', unless you have some startling evidence that you're not.
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I have no prior experience of you, so I can't call you a moron. But this was a moronic thing you post.
How can you *lessen* that which existed in a previous point in time, and thus is COMPLETELY UN-ALTERABLE, other than in your own meagre mind. For myself, it's not so hard to remember that a man called Freddie Mercury was around a few years ago and wrote some of my favourite songs. In fact I find him most unforgettable - you have problems then, if a couple of tours with a different singer were 'infamous', and that history is being rewritten, and that his contribution seems to be 'lessened'....
I change my mind. I'll go out on a limb and call you a 'dope', unless you have some startling evidence that you're not.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]bitesthedust wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Brian likes to rewrite history at times and seemingly lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen....look how many of his tracks were played at the tribute concert and on the infamous B+R+PR tour(s).
[/QUOTE]Brian has nothing but good things to say about freddie, and that's a fact.
[/QUOTE]Brian has nothing but good things to say about freddie, and that's a fact.
[/QUOTE]Brian has nothing but good things to say about freddie, and that's a fact.[/QUOTE]
That's true! It is what that is, really.
SOUP BOX. Nice misprint from me :-) I like it.
That's true! It is what that is, really.
SOUP BOX. Nice misprint from me :-) I like it.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
I have no prior experience of you, so I can't call you a moron. But this was a moronic thing you post.
How can you *lessen* that which existed in a previous point in time, and thus is COMPLETELY UN-ALTERABLE, other than in your own meagre mind. For myself, it's not so hard to remember that a man called Freddie Mercury was around a few years ago and wrote some of my favourite songs. In fact I find him most unforgettable - you have problems then, if a couple of tours with a different singer were 'infamous', and that history is being rewritten, and that his contribution seems to be 'lessened'....
I change my mind. I'll go out on a limb and call you a 'dope', unless you have some startling evidence that you're not.[/QUOTE]
To the right honourable gentleman.
I'd like to draw your attention to two articles written by Brian May himself, on his soapbox. The first is concerning Freddie's "Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs" release last month.
http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbjul06a.html
The second is Brian's comments on his contribution to Diana Ross's cover version of Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbaug06a.html
I am not however, overlooking Brian May's comments around the time of what would have been Freddie Mercury's birthday; Freddie was 25% of Queen, as was Brian, Roger and John. All four wrote massive chart hits and had equal contribution to the band success. Naturally, Brian misses Freddie and wishes he was still alive, as I'm sure Roger and John do also.
Moving on, it is my opinion that Brian & Roger's decision to tour under the Queen name with another singer (whether Paul Rodgers was a guest or not is irrelevant in my eyes) and their contribution to various covers of Queen songs (not just songs that Freddie Mercury wrote) is tarnishing the Queen memory and their outstanding contribution in music history.
I have no prior experience of you, so I can't call you a moron. But this was a moronic thing you post.
How can you *lessen* that which existed in a previous point in time, and thus is COMPLETELY UN-ALTERABLE, other than in your own meagre mind. For myself, it's not so hard to remember that a man called Freddie Mercury was around a few years ago and wrote some of my favourite songs. In fact I find him most unforgettable - you have problems then, if a couple of tours with a different singer were 'infamous', and that history is being rewritten, and that his contribution seems to be 'lessened'....
I change my mind. I'll go out on a limb and call you a 'dope', unless you have some startling evidence that you're not.[/QUOTE]
To the right honourable gentleman.
I'd like to draw your attention to two articles written by Brian May himself, on his soapbox. The first is concerning Freddie's "Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs" release last month.
http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbjul06a.html
The second is Brian's comments on his contribution to Diana Ross's cover version of Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbaug06a.html
I am not however, overlooking Brian May's comments around the time of what would have been Freddie Mercury's birthday; Freddie was 25% of Queen, as was Brian, Roger and John. All four wrote massive chart hits and had equal contribution to the band success. Naturally, Brian misses Freddie and wishes he was still alive, as I'm sure Roger and John do also.
Moving on, it is my opinion that Brian & Roger's decision to tour under the Queen name with another singer (whether Paul Rodgers was a guest or not is irrelevant in my eyes) and their contribution to various covers of Queen songs (not just songs that Freddie Mercury wrote) is tarnishing the Queen memory and their outstanding contribution in music history.
"Moving on, it is my opinion that Brian & Roger's decision to tour under the Queen name with another singer (whether Paul Rodgers was a guest or not is irrelevant in my eyes) and their contribution to various covers of Queen songs (not just songs that Freddie Mercury wrote) is tarnishing the Queen memory and their outstanding contribution in music history."
You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly...
I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'.
You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well.
The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.
You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly...
I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'.
You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well.
The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly...
I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'.
You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well.
The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.[/QUOTE]
In my opinion, you've discredited your own argument. If I may quote your comment - "something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as Queen".
Using a new bass player and a guest lead singer, however is a form of replacement.
So therefore, that idea or theory is not inane, but in fact a reasonable point of view.
You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly...
I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'.
You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well.
The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.[/QUOTE]
In my opinion, you've discredited your own argument. If I may quote your comment - "something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as Queen".
Using a new bass player and a guest lead singer, however is a form of replacement.
So therefore, that idea or theory is not inane, but in fact a reasonable point of view.
Please tell me in what part(s) of these articles is Brian lessening Frediie's contributions to Queen.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]bitesthedust wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly...
I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'.
You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well.
The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.[/QUOTE]
In my opinion, you've discredited your own argument. If I may quote your comment - "something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as Queen".
Using a new bass player and a guest lead singer, however is a form of replacement.
So therefore, that idea or theory is not inane, but in fact a reasonable point of view.
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No no no no NO you retard.... replacement of personnel is creating NEW MUSIC, you FOOL. The irreplaceable portion (for anyone with a brain stem) is the MEMORIES AND THE OLD MUSIC.
If you can't find it in yourself to love music that you've liked for years, just because Brian and Roger covered it with some other people, then you need to undo that lobotomy.
You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly...
I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'.
You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well.
The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.[/QUOTE]
In my opinion, you've discredited your own argument. If I may quote your comment - "something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as Queen".
Using a new bass player and a guest lead singer, however is a form of replacement.
So therefore, that idea or theory is not inane, but in fact a reasonable point of view.
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No no no no NO you retard.... replacement of personnel is creating NEW MUSIC, you FOOL. The irreplaceable portion (for anyone with a brain stem) is the MEMORIES AND THE OLD MUSIC.
If you can't find it in yourself to love music that you've liked for years, just because Brian and Roger covered it with some other people, then you need to undo that lobotomy.
Replacement of personnel in my opinion is not creating new music in this instance. Unless you count one new song performed on the last tour. If you wish to make your statement to be true, use Metallica as an example.
I believe the constant covers of songs with various guest artists is lessening Freddie Mercury's contribution to Queen.
You will note that throughout I have resorted to name calling or any other juvenile behaviour. I am not discrediting your views, rather offering an alternative opinion in a discussion.
I believe the constant covers of songs with various guest artists is lessening Freddie Mercury's contribution to Queen.
You will note that throughout I have resorted to name calling or any other juvenile behaviour. I am not discrediting your views, rather offering an alternative opinion in a discussion.
"I believe the constant covers of songs with various guest artists is lessening Freddie Mercury's contribution to Queen."
I went to bed, and when I woke up the world was mad.
Constant covering of the music does not change something that has already happened. I cannot put it simpler than that. God, help me find an analogy...
I mean, do I have to do the old Mona Lisa shtick? Where I say 'well someone could paint a copy of the Mona Lisa, and it might suck, but it wouldn't diminish the original, would it?'.
I don't see a difference here... nothing is tarnished or lessened. Other people are having a shot, putting on a fun show, and all having a lot of fun with it. The great thing about Queen is - their albums are still there. If I want to remember the old days I can put their music on. That isn't diminished. You're just.... confused.
"You will note that throughout I have resorted to name calling or any other juvenile behaviour."
I note no such thing. Refraining from curse words and 'juvenile behaviour' isn't worth shit if you haven't got anything else worth saying.
It's that basic, though; the only thing being tarnished here is *your* perception of Queen, because I'm quite happy for other people to play it. I can listen to the real thing because it was recorded.
If anything, the solution here would be for you to go and listen to some Queen. Heck, why don't we all???
I went to bed, and when I woke up the world was mad.
Constant covering of the music does not change something that has already happened. I cannot put it simpler than that. God, help me find an analogy...
I mean, do I have to do the old Mona Lisa shtick? Where I say 'well someone could paint a copy of the Mona Lisa, and it might suck, but it wouldn't diminish the original, would it?'.
I don't see a difference here... nothing is tarnished or lessened. Other people are having a shot, putting on a fun show, and all having a lot of fun with it. The great thing about Queen is - their albums are still there. If I want to remember the old days I can put their music on. That isn't diminished. You're just.... confused.
"You will note that throughout I have resorted to name calling or any other juvenile behaviour."
I note no such thing. Refraining from curse words and 'juvenile behaviour' isn't worth shit if you haven't got anything else worth saying.
It's that basic, though; the only thing being tarnished here is *your* perception of Queen, because I'm quite happy for other people to play it. I can listen to the real thing because it was recorded.
If anything, the solution here would be for you to go and listen to some Queen. Heck, why don't we all???
other artists covering queen is a good thing, it keeps their legacy alive for another generation. I know when metallica covered stone cold crazy a new generation of metal heads got into queen and realised they were more than a pop band. I know a new punk band (I forget the name) recently did a cover of sheer heart attack and did a pretty kick ass job.