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Post by talon on Mar 2, 2015 0:29:32 GMT -5
Third hand information, that is like concrete in this fandom. Radio stations? Seems odd, no? Odd...well not necessarily. That is why I did say though that I definitely don't have any kind of confirmation from any of my usual sources... At the same time...sometimes radio stations have their own way of confirming or leaking rumors. The only reason I put any creedance to it at all is that it was more specific than the usual they want to do an album together. It seems like it COULD fit. Of course those are the best kind of rumors...the ones that COULD fit Time will tell!
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Post by talon on Mar 1, 2015 23:29:59 GMT -5
In an interesting sidenote...I'm hearing a rumor that was reported on a few US radio stations that time has been booked in a studio for QAL! Supposedly some time after ToH drops and before any major tour, they might get together and see what happens...No real plans set in place reportedly.
Note - I have not confirmed this with anyone - merely reporting third hand information....
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Post by talon on Feb 28, 2015 1:17:03 GMT -5
Death On two legs
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Played live by the band through 1981 and then occasionally afterwards Freddie would use the intro as a segue. Never played live with any Queen + but it was covered... Dream Theater
Dream Theater are definitely weened from the progressive rock side of the band. And they are damn sure musically skilled and thus deliver a very skilled cover! Jeff Scott Soto Another good version by Jeff. I like James' clear viper voice a bit better on this track though. Verdict: Dream Theater (James La Brie)
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Post by talon on Feb 28, 2015 0:26:00 GMT -5
Not to toot my horn or anything BUT looking for stuff to look at Queen-wise? Check out the link in my sig ANYWAYS. Happy last concert folks! For now...It's been great spending time here again and while I'm not leaving...I tend to be more quiet during non QAL times. :D But as always thanks for the warm reception you always give me! And I wish Adam the best of luck with ToH...I'll take a listen Talon, It's been such a joy having you here.. Please, don't you go anywhere.... Thanks melliemom! I'll be lurking around somewhere in the background Talon, ty for reminding me. I've been meaning to get there, but sometimes there is not enough time in the day. RL, ya know? I so agree with melliemom!! Please stick around and join in whenever you feel like it. :D Figured it'd be time well spent! And remember any questions feel free to shoot em my way or post them in the thread!
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Post by talon on Feb 27, 2015 17:26:32 GMT -5
Not to toot my horn or anything BUT looking for stuff to look at Queen-wise? Check out the link in my sig ANYWAYS. Happy last concert folks! For now...It's been great spending time here again and while I'm not leaving...I tend to be more quiet during non QAL times. :D But as always thanks for the warm reception you always give me! And I wish Adam the best of luck with ToH...I'll take a listen Just so you know, iI've been checking you out down there. Glad to know!
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Post by talon on Feb 27, 2015 17:21:48 GMT -5
Last Horizon is a Brian May song, not a Queen song. It is most of the first half. The second half is mostly Brighton Rock (instrumental) which is a Queen song. Last Horizon (1993)Radio Edit (single) youtu.be/z8S7qQ4sx_QLost Horizon Live at Albert Hallyoutu.be/XifUNUHS98MQueen Brighton Rock - on the Sheer Heart Attack album (1974) youtu.be/TdUKi3_QntETY TY TY!! This will give me lots to do during the days after QAL. I really appreciate all the info!! So much to learn! Not to toot my horn or anything BUT looking for stuff to look at Queen-wise? Check out the link in my sig ANYWAYS. Happy last concert folks! For now...It's been great spending time here again and while I'm not leaving...I tend to be more quiet during non QAL times. :D But as always thanks for the warm reception you always give me! And I wish Adam the best of luck with ToH...I'll take a listen
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Post by talon on Feb 26, 2015 21:46:33 GMT -5
Does anyone else use an Amazon Kindle Fire tablet to access Atop? Is so, do you have problems with portions of the page being randomly covered with big white blocks? Yes - mainly I think it's tweets. Sometimes if I refresh it's okay. But I don't use my tablet for internet often...
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Post by talon on Feb 26, 2015 19:56:15 GMT -5
Talon, people have responded to other parts of your post, but not the #FLD. There is a big difference, but it is in the big picture, not individual reviews, as I see it. Freddie is the platinum standard that defined Queen - how could it be otherwise? I don't think anyone has a problem with that. But it's not Queen now and it's that simple. The subtext of the whole exercise of, "He's no Freddie, but .... (or worse still, he's no Freddy, but ...) is that Adam is a poor man's Freddie. Destined never to live up to the great one. The comparison is inherently unfair and disrespectful to both, because it sets up the comparison competitive terms. It reduces artistry to a crass notion of, ‘who is better’. First off - thanks for the response! Even if I don't necessarily agree, I can see and understand where you are coming from. In this case for example you say it's not Queen and it's that simple...and on a surface level sure. BUT A lot of these Queen fans are younger Queen fans who maybe didn't get to see Queen with Freddie and are coming because it was their only chance. I myself was one of those during the QPR tour. I knew who Paul Rodgers was and I dug some of his work but I would have gone if B/R were playing with Big Bird (and yes I know they kind of played with Elmo OR the rest of the Muppets for that matter in a different way ) . And I would go for the chance to see Queen...even if Queen + Paul Rodgers or in this case Queen+ Adam Lambert isn't Queen. So to those fans it is going to invoke a definite comparison...and almost never for the better. BUT I disagree it really slights Adam per se. No-one is going to ever live up to Freddie while performing Queen songs with Brian and Roger. It can't happen because of how closely defined Freddie is with that catalogue and those band members. The fact that people can say he did a great job or that he's the best choice for the job just says HOW amazingly well Adam is pulling it off...so to me it is far from disrespectful. ..and again I'm not talking about trolls who trash and trash away - those are completely different hatchet jobs. Faint praise may still be praise. There are some who think Adam is doing a fine job - but still don't think he has a rock voice for that matter or think that while Adam hits it out of the park on some numbers, he's less than thrilling on others. Those are just opinions and if said respectfully - then again I don't see it as a problem. For example I feel I've been VERY respectful of Adam overall - and I have said just that. I think his WWTLF and Save Me, and Show Must Go On have been BRILLIANT. I'm not as fond of his WATC (it's fine up until Nica's run ), Stone Cold Crazy, Tie Your Mother Down rock numbers. BUT It doesn't bring the show way down for me. Well let's call a spade a spade shall we? There are frankly people who will treat Adam in purely transactional terms and there are quite a few Glamberts who would treat Brian and Roger the same way. "I'm thankful B/R is giving me the chance to see Adam perform iconic songs in a big arena setting" but are running for the bathroom during the Adam-less sections. I'm not complaining - I'm simply saying that this is going to happen on both sides so it's fruitless to complain about it or argue that it dehumanizes as the sides will cancel each other out. Agreed 110% there. Which is why I've always been behind the shows. It's a bloody concert and a bloody good one. You have 2 legendary, iconic musicians, with a aolid band piece to complete the set combining with a very talented vocalist to perform some of the most iconic songs in history with a spectacle of a show. THAT'S it. Nothing more, nothing less. If you don't like it, stay home end of story. BUT I'm still gonna watch and I'm still going to subconsciously wish that Freddie was still with us. It's human nature. It doesn't make Adam's contribution less at all. If anything I appreciate it more knowing what he's up against! I can absolutely understand the idea you're promoting here, but I just think it's impossible because at the end of the day...it all is Freddie's domain. To combat this, if QAL were to do a new album that would be something that could be judged entirely on its own merit. (Although I admit there would still be some that would decry and point out just where Freddie was missing) but by ME? I could judge it completely without even thinking of Freddie..and I know more Queen fans could to. But whether it's Let Me In Your Heart Again....or Save Me. The difference is Freddie sang em both first. I guess the only way I can compare is take your favorite Adam song. 20 years later god forbid Adam passes...and someone wants to sing the song and does it well. Are you going to be able to listen to it and NOT compare it to Adam's version? I can almost guarantee that even if you like it - it would be a case of well it's not Adam...but it's pretty good And you won't even mean it as a slight. Even more..say they found an unreleased Adam outtake and release it on a compilation...then a month later New singer's fan say OOOh let's here how so and so sounds on it? It would probably be a bit much..... I appreciate the respectful discourse though....a bit refreshing
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Post by talon on Feb 26, 2015 17:05:59 GMT -5
b. If I'm reading correctly - DID Rog do both Days of Our Lives and Magic? If so...huzzzah! YESc. IF Neil put Dragon Attack in the bass solo, than I would bet we don't see it tonight.... Not sure - will know shortly [/quote] Yay to b. Yes we will to c. But my money is on no....been pretty consistent so far...
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Post by talon on Feb 26, 2015 16:57:16 GMT -5
Quick notes - 1. Yay Rock in Rio if true That should be nuts! 2. Seems the set list has changed just a bit but subnotes: a. Not putting You've Got To Hide Your Love Away on it doesn't necessarily indicate a change - I don't think they ever put one of Brian's pre- Love Of My Life local type songs on the setlist...Brian just improvs them. b. If I'm reading correctly - DID Rog do both Days of Our Lives and Magic? If so...huzzzah! c. IF Neil put Dragon Attack in the bass solo, than I would bet we don't see it tonight....
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