[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Bijou In Queens Crown wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I bet you'd never say that to his face. Probably because he'd have you before you can get one worthless sentance out.[/QUOTE]
HERE HERE!!
This email is pathetic; get over yourself.
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Bijou In Queens Crown wrote: [/QUOTENAME] They were just stupid. And if they were such huge fans of him they would respect what he was about and not kill wildlife. If he had survived the attack would he kill it and all the others? No I don't think so. So there was no excuse for other people to do it.[/QUOTE]
So stupid people did an incredibly stupid thing. That only happens, oh, a few million times a day. How is this rant worthy? That would be like Brian ranting about the "writings" of Brian's Perm Poodle. The entire board knows that people like him and Dudley Fufkin and all of the other tossers are imbeciles. Do we need to rant about the lowest common denominator of intelligence?
So stupid people did an incredibly stupid thing. That only happens, oh, a few million times a day. How is this rant worthy? That would be like Brian ranting about the "writings" of Brian's Perm Poodle. The entire board knows that people like him and Dudley Fufkin and all of the other tossers are imbeciles. Do we need to rant about the lowest common denominator of intelligence?
sebastion your way off on "scandel" it's way out of brians range. For someone who claims he knows a lot about queen you come off as dumb. One of the greatest rock singers in history, but you rather have average singers sing 50% of queen songs shows your ingnorance and bullshit writings. In my view stick to research. I admit your research is great, but don't try to reinvent history.
"sebastion your way off on "scandel" it's way out of brians range."
This is not a matter of opinion, Sir Hunt. Brian May *could* sing that song (or at least - could have when he recorded 'Resurrection' or 'TMLWKY'. I'm not sure what his range is these days).
Scandal, in any event, does not cover any notes Brian May hasn't hit in his career. I'm pretty sure it 'only' goes up to some kind of C, which Brian May has topped since then.
It is completely open to debate, however, that it would sound any good or not. :P
This is not a matter of opinion, Sir Hunt. Brian May *could* sing that song (or at least - could have when he recorded 'Resurrection' or 'TMLWKY'. I'm not sure what his range is these days).
Scandal, in any event, does not cover any notes Brian May hasn't hit in his career. I'm pretty sure it 'only' goes up to some kind of C, which Brian May has topped since then.
It is completely open to debate, however, that it would sound any good or not. :P
Again, this isn't a statement on whether or not I think Brian would've done it 'better', but here's an mp3 of a bit of Scandal and some things that Brian has sung.
http://rapidshare.com/files/16849862/brianmee.mp3.html
Rangewise, he coulda done it.
http://rapidshare.com/files/16849862/brianmee.mp3.html
Rangewise, he coulda done it.
> sebastion your way off on "scandel" it's way out of brians range.
I don't think there's any Queen song having lead vocals out of Brian's range. The lowest notes ('Ride The Wild Wind', 'Slightly Mad', 'Don't Try Suicide') could be sung by him even if he did them weakly (Roger too btw). The highest ('Don't Try So Hard', 'Hang On In There' and Roger's 'More Of That Jazz') would require falsetto by Brian but he could have reached them.
> For someone who claims he knows a lot about queen you come off as dumb.
I've never claimed knowing a lot about Queen. Btw this doesn't concern "knowing a lot about Queen", but knowing about music, which I've never claimed either. But it is true that all notes found on Queen tracks (lead vocals, not backing) are within the range of Roger, Freddie and Brian.
> I admit your research is great, but don't try to reinvent history.
Saying "Brian could have sung it" isn't reinventing history. As a matter of fact, it's possible that many of those songs were indeed done by him before Freddie replaced the vocals. Of course Fred was better singer than Brian or Roger but it doesn't mean that every song was better with his voice. 'Too Much Love' comes to my mind as a counterexample (although of course everybody's entitled to their own opinion).
> I'm not sure what his range is these days).
He still hits the high D on 'Love Of My Life' (he did so in the documentary), so yes, he can sing 'Scandal'.
> It is completely open to debate, however, that it would sound any good or not.
Indeed. In fact Brian could have sung the high notes in 'Sail Away Sweet Sister's bridge, but of course they wouldn't sound as strong as when Freddie did them. Singing is much more than doing the notes.
I don't think there's any Queen song having lead vocals out of Brian's range. The lowest notes ('Ride The Wild Wind', 'Slightly Mad', 'Don't Try Suicide') could be sung by him even if he did them weakly (Roger too btw). The highest ('Don't Try So Hard', 'Hang On In There' and Roger's 'More Of That Jazz') would require falsetto by Brian but he could have reached them.
> For someone who claims he knows a lot about queen you come off as dumb.
I've never claimed knowing a lot about Queen. Btw this doesn't concern "knowing a lot about Queen", but knowing about music, which I've never claimed either. But it is true that all notes found on Queen tracks (lead vocals, not backing) are within the range of Roger, Freddie and Brian.
> I admit your research is great, but don't try to reinvent history.
Saying "Brian could have sung it" isn't reinventing history. As a matter of fact, it's possible that many of those songs were indeed done by him before Freddie replaced the vocals. Of course Fred was better singer than Brian or Roger but it doesn't mean that every song was better with his voice. 'Too Much Love' comes to my mind as a counterexample (although of course everybody's entitled to their own opinion).
> I'm not sure what his range is these days).
He still hits the high D on 'Love Of My Life' (he did so in the documentary), so yes, he can sing 'Scandal'.
> It is completely open to debate, however, that it would sound any good or not.
Indeed. In fact Brian could have sung the high notes in 'Sail Away Sweet Sister's bridge, but of course they wouldn't sound as strong as when Freddie did them. Singing is much more than doing the notes.
"He still hits the high D on 'Love Of My Life' (he did so in the documentary), so yes, he can sing 'Scandal'."
Granted, I wasn't really talking about falsetto..... even so, Brian sang I Want It All non-falsetto in 2005 (I recall you wouldn't have heard this, but take it from me, he was able to do it).
Granted, I wasn't really talking about falsetto..... even so, Brian sang I Want It All non-falsetto in 2005 (I recall you wouldn't have heard this, but take it from me, he was able to do it).
Brian can sing well, but it´s not just about range. It´s about IT!
Freddie´s voice has IT, whathever that is that turnes a great song into an excellent song.
Can you guys imagine Radio GaGa with other voice than Freddie´s? (and of course Roger sings it very well!)
Take care
Freddie´s voice has IT, whathever that is that turnes a great song into an excellent song.
Can you guys imagine Radio GaGa with other voice than Freddie´s? (and of course Roger sings it very well!)
Take care
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Boy Thomas Raker wrote: [/QUOTENAME]To get indignant about people making a few bucks of a signature is petty. To get upset about people killing stingrays is ridiculous beyond belief. Probably 99.99% of people go to meet Brian for good reasons, and probably 99.99% of Australians mourned Steve Irwin's death in a dignified manner.[/QUOTE]
This morning on his Soapbox, Brian May wrote:
"...these little scumbags have all kinds of ways of lying and cheating to make their dirty money. But let's be happy. Isn't it great that 99 per cent of the world's people are decent people like yourself - not time-wasting parasites, like these losers!"
Actually, I said 99.99%, Brian, but you've got the spirit! They are time wasting parasites, and not worthy of comment from a man of your stature. There are bad people in the world, and Brian should accept that, and continue to use his Soapbox for issues such as the hedgehog cull, light pollution, AIDS awareness, but not taking on people trying to scam $20 from his fans or who don't see the musical in the same light as West Side Story.
This morning on his Soapbox, Brian May wrote:
"...these little scumbags have all kinds of ways of lying and cheating to make their dirty money. But let's be happy. Isn't it great that 99 per cent of the world's people are decent people like yourself - not time-wasting parasites, like these losers!"
Actually, I said 99.99%, Brian, but you've got the spirit! They are time wasting parasites, and not worthy of comment from a man of your stature. There are bad people in the world, and Brian should accept that, and continue to use his Soapbox for issues such as the hedgehog cull, light pollution, AIDS awareness, but not taking on people trying to scam $20 from his fans or who don't see the musical in the same light as West Side Story.
Referring to opening post:
Sebastian needs to get over himself. There are limits to musical free-thinking, and I don't tend to side with the one who thinks ABBA is the best thing that happened to the world here.
Sebastian needs to get over himself. There are limits to musical free-thinking, and I don't tend to side with the one who thinks ABBA is the best thing that happened to the world here.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Referring to opening post:
Sebastian needs to get over himself. There are limits to musical free-thinking, and I don't tend to side with the one who thinks ABBA is the best thing that happened to the world here.[/QUOTE]
LMAO...he thinks ABBA is the best thing that ever happened? lolz
Sebastian needs to get over himself. There are limits to musical free-thinking, and I don't tend to side with the one who thinks ABBA is the best thing that happened to the world here.[/QUOTE]
LMAO...he thinks ABBA is the best thing that ever happened? lolz
I never said ABBA were the best thing that happened to the world. I said they were my favourite band, which is something completely different.
The best thing that happened to the world would probably be the origin of life. And the worst thing, the origin of human life.
Zebonka, I believe you on the IWIA comment - Bri's voice can certainli reach high notes. And Bobby, I agree with your "IT" comment, but what I was saying was that Mike Hunt's wrong: 'Scandal' is within Dr Mop's range. Whether he would have sung it nicely or not is another debate, but was he able to hit the high notes? absolutely.
The best thing that happened to the world would probably be the origin of life. And the worst thing, the origin of human life.
Zebonka, I believe you on the IWIA comment - Bri's voice can certainli reach high notes. And Bobby, I agree with your "IT" comment, but what I was saying was that Mike Hunt's wrong: 'Scandal' is within Dr Mop's range. Whether he would have sung it nicely or not is another debate, but was he able to hit the high notes? absolutely.
Hey Sebastian, there is a perfectly good cliff for you to jump off of. Go censor someone who isn't a rock legend you communist prick.
Man, this guy's around. And to think that someone out there could use a good liver, that's what pisses me off.
Man, this guy's around. And to think that someone out there could use a good liver, that's what pisses me off.
I pretty much agree Sebastian as far as ABBA is concerned. While they may not be my FAVORITE band, they are very high on my list. I don't get why people bash them so much. They're all very talented, and their songs (for the most part) are great.
> Hey Sebastian, there is a perfectly good cliff for you to jump off of.
Thanks, but I won't use it.
> Go censor someone who isn't a rock legend you communist prick.
I'm not communist, or if I am I'm not aware of that.
> I don't get why people bash them so much.
Most people reject things from bands they hate without listening, and accept things from others and so on. I hate U2 for instance, and Metallica, but I like both 'One' tracks. And I love ABBA, but I've never been quite fond of 'Name Of The Game'.
Thanks, but I won't use it.
> Go censor someone who isn't a rock legend you communist prick.
I'm not communist, or if I am I'm not aware of that.
> I don't get why people bash them so much.
Most people reject things from bands they hate without listening, and accept things from others and so on. I hate U2 for instance, and Metallica, but I like both 'One' tracks. And I love ABBA, but I've never been quite fond of 'Name Of The Game'.