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Post by talon on Jul 8, 2017 23:33:39 GMT -5
Didn't listen at all tonight as my wife and I went to dinner and Spider-Man.... But it would be a real bummer if Break Free takes the place of Spread Your Wings full time. I like adding Break Free now and again.... But trade out a warhorse like crazy little thing or fat bottomed girls.. Not one of the newer tracks!
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Post by talon on Jul 8, 2017 0:48:16 GMT -5
From your lips to Brian's ears...or Rog's....or whomever will decide. I don't mind SYW above but to me there is something nice about a 3rd song for the encore...something before WWRY. Sheer Heart Attack would be a perfect choice! I know that the band (no Adam) played SHA at their early rehearsals -- so I think it is could be up to Adam at this point. I guess we will have to wait and see. My bet remains it appears for the UK. Perhaps! I'd be hopeful. I still think having Stone Cold and SHA is tough on Rog...BUT if they are on other ends of the set, it could work And maybe that's part of it. Perhaps as Rog warms up and is getting into tour shape (as he appears to be doing), he'd be up for it!
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Post by talon on Jul 8, 2017 0:45:50 GMT -5
I will certainly let you know...You might be at least partially right, but I've talked to some people...and they confirmed that Brian thinks that the Freddie singalong is kind of iconic to a Queen gig now - even more now in hindsight where it seems bigger as it's often shown...hell the Olympics had Freddie doing this exact singalong and was a hit. They also said that Adam couldn't quite find the right way to do it and feel comfortable...so they think (though I admit they didn't know for sure) that this was Brian's solution... The Freddie interlude may also give the band a small break for water, bathroom, a fresh dry shirt, etc. Well given that it now takes place after Brian's 10 minute guitar solo - it's only Brian who would need one I would think
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Post by talon on Jul 8, 2017 0:01:25 GMT -5
I would argue that it is just about right. Some Queen fans have said it's not enough. Some wish Rog would still do Days of Our Lives because of the nice band montage that plays throughout. Brian introducing SYW yesterday by giving John a shoutout was nice. I think the idea was giving Adam more of Bo Rap was a good trade off for the Freddie call and response - such an integral part of the Queen show and one that Adam never seemed to be sure of doing during the '14-15 tours. So let a vid do it as it's a Freddie thing anyways. I liked the little add on - it was a nice touch for me. The problem without looking back is that until QAL produces some original material of their own they are by definition a nostalgic act. How do you do a nostalgia act without looking back? I think it's a nice fit right now one already does let QAL shine but still gives respect to what got them there in the first place. Jut my $.02 I will be interested to read what you think about that clip after you see the concert. It just feels stuck in there to me and does not flow right. The other two Freddie clips fit in nicely. I would love to have "Days of our Lives" and the band footage back -- or even better a new band montage from the 1970's. And I was pleased that Brian mentioned John in Denver -- seemed odd to me he was not in any video and not mentioned. ETA: As I posted above -- I think that clip is there because Freddie says "Fuck" to link to and preempt complaints/whines about Adam saying "Fux" and plastering it on the big arena screens in 2-foot high letters in his lyrics video. I will certainly let you know...You might be at least partially right, but I've talked to some people...and they confirmed that Brian thinks that the Freddie singalong is kind of iconic to a Queen gig now - even more now in hindsight where it seems bigger as it's often shown...hell the Olympics had Freddie doing this exact singalong and was a hit. They also said that Adam couldn't quite find the right way to do it and feel comfortable...so they think (though I admit they didn't know for sure) that this was Brian's solution...
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Post by talon on Jul 7, 2017 23:57:56 GMT -5
I really like this setlist with SYW moved up. I would like it even better if they added one more song to the encore -- "Shear Heart Attack" -- oh I can From your lips to Brian's ears...or Rog's....or whomever will decide. I don't mind SYW above but to me there is something nice about a 3rd song for the encore...something before WWRY. Sheer Heart Attack would be a perfect choice!
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Post by talon on Jul 7, 2017 23:56:47 GMT -5
Brian Justin Crum @brianjustincrum I was one PROUD friend last night. So incredible watching you headline the greatest rock band of all time! Thank you .@adamlambert!! I got to meet Brian once...a really sweet guy. He was the lead role in the American touring version of We Will Rock You (Pre AGT)...I knew the guitarists in the house-band so when it came near me I got to go all four nights and I got to sit up on stage with the band (which was on a raised platform running along the back of the stage) Pretty nice time...BUT I digress. Brian was awesome and I hope he is very successful!
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Post by talon on Jul 7, 2017 18:34:33 GMT -5
I cannot agree with you more. "And no, I am not hating on Freddie, but I think Q+AL is something in its own right and should be allowed to develop and shine without so much looking back." While I don't need anyone to tell me how good Adam is fronting Queen (cause I can hear and see it for myself) too much of the past makes it too much about the past. Recognition and respect is great but it would not hurt to cut it back a bit. I think the Freddie call and response doesn't really fit in, and it didn't do much for me either. But may be some diehards need it. I am wondering if Adam was the one suggesting it. I am also on the "21st century Queen" team that pays subtle respect to the former frontman without overdoing it. I would argue that it is just about right. Some Queen fans have said it's not enough. Some wish Rog would still do Days of Our Lives because of the nice band montage that plays throughout. Brian introducing SYW yesterday by giving John a shoutout was nice. I think the idea was giving Adam more of Bo Rap was a good trade off for the Freddie call and response - such an integral part of the Queen show and one that Adam never seemed to be sure of doing during the '14-15 tours. So let a vid do it as it's a Freddie thing anyways. I liked the little add on - it was a nice touch for me. The problem without looking back is that until QAL produces some original material of their own they are by definition a nostalgic act. How do you do a nostalgia act without looking back? I think it's a nice fit right now one already does let QAL shine but still gives respect to what got them there in the first place. Jut my $.02
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Post by talon on Jul 7, 2017 1:12:29 GMT -5
So quick question to those who could listen. I see they moved Spread Your Wings up. Did they still play the You Take My Breath Away Taped intro before WWTLF? And secondly since I didn't hear of anything else, I assume that after Bo Rhap and for the encore they simply did WWRY/WATC? I hope that's not a full time thing. I kind of liked the 3 song encore - something to open the encore with before WWRY/WATC... Yes they still played You Take My Breath Away before WWTLF. Yes after BR the encore was WWRY/WATC. Thank you!
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Post by talon on Jul 6, 2017 23:59:07 GMT -5
So quick question to those who could listen. I see they moved Spread Your Wings up. Did they still play the You Take My Breath Away Taped intro before WWTLF?
And secondly since I didn't hear of anything else, I assume that after Bo Rhap and for the encore they simply did WWRY/WATC?
I hope that's not a full time thing. I kind of liked the 3 song encore - something to open the encore with before WWRY/WATC...
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Post by talon on Jul 6, 2017 12:10:55 GMT -5
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