thebes Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I'm actually excited about the release of this movie. I hope, but am not too hopeful, that the inevitable re-mastering of Queen's best hits will rock. From what I can glean, there will be digital releases accompanied by a vinyl release next Spring. On the downside, there will be a number of songs from their 1985 Aids concert. Given how layered and processed their studio albums were, a 7.1 rendition might be very much fun indeed. Re-mastering live albums, well that's another challenge altogether. I've always felt that Queen was a fun, dynamic, jumping around type of band and I'll be in the theater next weekend to see the movie. My only caveat on the movie, is can I watch closeups of really bad English teeth for two hours without rushing out of the theater to the nearest dentist. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 You should go to the dentist anyway, baby, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I've been looking forward to seeing it as well. I have a concert disc of theirs that I've watched half a dozen times. I think it was filmed in Toronto possibly? Considering how old the film was that the disc was made from the audio is really fairly decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Yeah ... can't wait ... checked the "torrents" and not available yet Was in London when Freddy Mercury died ... people crying in the streets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 It seems many biographies on great musicians and artists share so much of their dark sides that it makes it hard to consider them heroes anymore. I wouldn't expect this one to be any different. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Emile said: Yeah ... can't wait ... checked the "torrents" and not available yet Was in London when Freddy Mercury died ... people crying in the streets Well I wonder who they found to replace him in the movie---its hard to find guys that sing that high. Ask Journey. JJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Don't listen to Journey. Don't ask. I heard the guy they found is pretty good. But seriously, don't listen to journey, and don't ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 minute ago, JJkizak said: I wonder who they found to replace him in the movie A pretty good actor ... but most of the stuff seems to be 95% actual Queen/Freddy Mercury ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I went to see A Star is Born tonight, a great movie BTW....and the trailer about Freddie looks good. I'm glad they kept the original music. I will see it soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 33 minutes ago, Emile said: Yeah ... can't wait ... checked the "torrents" and not available yet Was in London when Freddy Mercury died ... people crying in the streets Great story. You were living in a historical moment, music/culturally. I had a similar deal. I was in LA the day after Jerry Garcia died. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 45 minutes ago, thebes said: I had a similar deal. I was in LA the day after Jerry Garcia died. There was great sadness in San Francisco. It was half-way expected, what with the diabetes, and some bodily abuse. Sad, nonetheless. The Haight was pretty dead, itself, by then. Most of the Hip Folk had moved to the country. "Heavy" drugs abounded. It reminded me of the day Robert Kennedy died. Few Haight -Ashbury dwellers were supporters of any mainline politician, but RFK seemed to be the last best hope for ending the war in Vietnam. A DJ I knew, who was very critical of RFK, played "Be Not Too Hard." That night there was a wake for RFK at the Straight Theater, with the band I Am the Sky. People danced it off, but it didn't stay off. The war went on for about 6 more years. 2 hours ago, thebes said: ... can I watch closeups of really bad English teeth for two hours without rushing out of the theater to the nearest dentist. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=13&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjp1cL0tqXeAhWrFjQIHc5iCvMQwqsBMAx6BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPrpUSKE9p_M&usg=AOvVaw11UCZSid6FNCBZ7fgk2sWx 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, oldtimer said: Don't listen to Journey. Don't ask. I heard the guy they found is pretty good. But seriously, don't listen to journey, and don't ask. Aww, now. The first 3 albums are fine. The first one is excellent and the 2nd is quite good, too. After that, phfffffft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 13 hours ago, Jeff Matthews said: It seems many biographies on great musicians and artists share so much of their dark sides that it makes it hard to consider them heroes anymore. I wouldn't expect this one to be any different. Love his music but certainly don't give him hero status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted October 27, 2018 It was kind of surprising that Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and Free sang for Queen for 5 years after Freddy Mercury died. Should be a good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 30 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Love his music but certainly don't give him hero status. Freddie Mercury? There is only a handful of people who are at his level of superstardom whether you like his music or not....One of the things I still find amusing is that given his lifestyle, his songs motivated folks who were pumping their fists getting ready to pummel another dude (or dudes) and even more in the stands watching and getting emotional. That said, I can dig Queen and Freddie's music isn't for everyone, but if any rock star is qoing to be called "hero" (agree there is an argument for not giving any of them that designation) Freddie Mercury is definitely one of them insofar as his talent, music ability and one of a kind voice is concerned (Imo ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, dtel said: It was kind of surprising that Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and Free sang for Queen for 5 years after Freddy Mercury died. Should be a good movie. Surprising and disappointing. I liked Paul in Bad Company but he couldn't hold a candle to Freddie, and again what made him so unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted October 27, 2018 That was the surprising part that he did that, he is a good singer and I like him in his bands but it would be brave to try to replace Freddy. I was never a big fan of Queen but did like some songs and how Freddy sang and his personality, tough to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Great talent and voice don't garner the hero designation. Playing football won't get you thst either unless you're someone like JJ Watt who has helped countless families after a natural disaster. If Freddie was a great humanitarian and I'm not aware of it than I'll change my opinion of him. Being one of the best lead men in rock and roll history doesn't make you a hero. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Great talent and voice don't garner the hero designation. Playing football won't get you thst either unless you're someone like JJ Watt who has helped countless families after a natural disaster. If Freddie was a great humanitarian and I'm not aware of it than I'll change my opinion of him. Being one of the best lead men in rock and roll history doesn't make you a hero. He kept all his charity work as silent as he could.....http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/site/aboutus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: He kept all his charity work as silent as he could.....http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/site/aboutus That was organized in his memory not by him correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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