Queen+ Paul Rodgers begin work on new album in October
08-20-06, 03:02 PM
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Queen+ Paul Rodgers begin work on new album in October
According to Brian May (writing in his soapbox for www.brianmay.com,) Queen+ Paul Rodgers will head into the studio to begin working on a new album.
It'll be pretty interesting to see what they can come up with regarding new material. It's one thing to get along for a tour and just playing live, another to write/record/produce brand new songs and get *your* way regarding how it'll end up.
I'm also curious if they'll follow the traditional Queen songwriting credit route, regardless of who wrote what as individuals, everything was credited to the group for (primarily) royalty purposes.
Paul wrote a new song, "Take Love," which they played on their US tour earlier this year so I would assume that would end up on the album. I'd like to see a new version of "Reaching Out" as well. A small bit of it was played as the opener for their tour and it was originally recorded some years back by Paul and Brian. I'd like to see what Roger could contribute to it. Also maybe we'll see a studio version of "Say It's Not True."
I know some folks will continue their diatribe about using the "Queen" name again (I can see some DVDTalkers lining up as I type this) and never even bother listening to the new record when it comes out (next year I'd gather, probably followed by another tour.) Oh well, their loss. I'm definitely looking forward to some new songs.
(PS The likely personal insults are both predictable and boring. Just saying......)
It'll be pretty interesting to see what they can come up with regarding new material. It's one thing to get along for a tour and just playing live, another to write/record/produce brand new songs and get *your* way regarding how it'll end up.
I'm also curious if they'll follow the traditional Queen songwriting credit route, regardless of who wrote what as individuals, everything was credited to the group for (primarily) royalty purposes.
Paul wrote a new song, "Take Love," which they played on their US tour earlier this year so I would assume that would end up on the album. I'd like to see a new version of "Reaching Out" as well. A small bit of it was played as the opener for their tour and it was originally recorded some years back by Paul and Brian. I'd like to see what Roger could contribute to it. Also maybe we'll see a studio version of "Say It's Not True."
I know some folks will continue their diatribe about using the "Queen" name again (I can see some DVDTalkers lining up as I type this) and never even bother listening to the new record when it comes out (next year I'd gather, probably followed by another tour.) Oh well, their loss. I'm definitely looking forward to some new songs.
(PS The likely personal insults are both predictable and boring. Just saying......)
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08-21-06, 09:32 AM
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Apparently, Roger Taylor released (or is releasing, I forget) a new single under the guise of "Felix and Arty." Felix being his son's name and "Arty" a way of saying "RT" or short for Roger Taylor. Ahem.
Anyway they have a myspace profile where you can hear the song for free. Here's the link:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=100011298
It's a bit Bob Marley-ish but it's kinda catchy.
Anyway they have a myspace profile where you can hear the song for free. Here's the link:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=100011298
It's a bit Bob Marley-ish but it's kinda catchy.
08-21-06, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by zombiezilla
They were SOOOO bad on VH1's "Rock Honors" show, I was completely embarassed for them.
08-21-06, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LordofWar
Queen is nothing with out freddie. Will never buy an album with out him on it.
Well then, in case you hadn't heard, there's a whole bunch of Freddie merchandise coming out next month in the UK. A best of CD (either a single CD or limited 2 CD set with rarities and remixes as a bonus,) new documentary and video collection DVDs. There's a new book too but I forget what it contains. His 60th birthday is being celebrated in September with all this stuff.
Plenty of Freddie for you and that nasty man Paul Rodgers cannot be found anywhere near 'em.
08-21-06, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Allred
So what you're saying is, you're a Freddie fan, not a Queen fan. Gotcha.
Sorry but Brian May and Roger Taylor do not make up Queen. 50% of the band are missing and it is an important portion of that band. They are missing not only their lead singer/songwriter, they are also missing their Bass Player and another songwriting contributor.
Aprroximate #s: Queen (1st album) thru A Kind of Magic
Note - I did not include the Flash soundtrack (as it is more mishmash than songs), and The Miracle & Innuendo had all songs written by Queen instead of individually. I did not include Made In Heaven as it is a compliation of Freddy solo songs with Queen backing them and the new stuff was atributed only to Queen altogether.
Mercury - 43 songs
May - 39 songs
Taylor - 17 songs
Deacon - 15 songs.
That is an almost perfect 50% split when Mercury and Deacon are taken out of the band.
I just wish they would call the band May, Taylor and Rodgers than Queen and Rodgers. They aren't Queen period.
08-21-06, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
You miss other Queen fans' point in every one of these threads.
Sorry but Brian May and Roger Taylor do not make up Queen. 50% of the band are missing and it is an important portion of that band. They are missing not only their lead singer/songwriter, they are also missing their Bass Player and another songwriting contributor.
Aprroximate #s: Queen (1st album) thru A Kind of Magic
Note - I did not include the Flash soundtrack (as it is more mishmash than songs), and The Miracle & Innuendo had all songs written by Queen instead of individually. I did not include Made In Heaven as it is a compliation of Freddy solo songs with Queen backing them and the new stuff was atributed only to Queen altogether.
Mercury - 43 songs
May - 39 songs
Taylor - 17 songs
Deacon - 15 songs.
That is an almost perfect 50% split when Mercury and Deacon are taken out of the band.
I just wish they would call the band May, Taylor and Rodgers than Queen and Rodgers. They aren't Queen period.
Sorry but Brian May and Roger Taylor do not make up Queen. 50% of the band are missing and it is an important portion of that band. They are missing not only their lead singer/songwriter, they are also missing their Bass Player and another songwriting contributor.
Aprroximate #s: Queen (1st album) thru A Kind of Magic
Note - I did not include the Flash soundtrack (as it is more mishmash than songs), and The Miracle & Innuendo had all songs written by Queen instead of individually. I did not include Made In Heaven as it is a compliation of Freddy solo songs with Queen backing them and the new stuff was atributed only to Queen altogether.
Mercury - 43 songs
May - 39 songs
Taylor - 17 songs
Deacon - 15 songs.
That is an almost perfect 50% split when Mercury and Deacon are taken out of the band.
I just wish they would call the band May, Taylor and Rodgers than Queen and Rodgers. They aren't Queen period.
Well said. It's not like we're talking about KISS here..
08-21-06, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
You miss other Queen fans' point in every one of these threads.
What that tells me is that they weren't fans of the band but rather fans of Mercury.
Sorry but Brian May and Roger Taylor do not make up Queen.
50% of the band are missing and it is an important portion of that band. They are missing not only their lead singer/songwriter, they are also missing their Bass Player and another songwriting contributor.
Aprroximate #s: Queen (1st album) thru A Kind of Magic
Note - I did not include the Flash soundtrack (as it is more mishmash than songs), and The Miracle & Innuendo had all songs written by Queen instead of individually. I did not include Made In Heaven as it is a compliation of Freddy solo songs with Queen backing them and the new stuff was atributed only to Queen altogether.
Aprroximate #s: Queen (1st album) thru A Kind of Magic
Note - I did not include the Flash soundtrack (as it is more mishmash than songs), and The Miracle & Innuendo had all songs written by Queen instead of individually. I did not include Made In Heaven as it is a compliation of Freddy solo songs with Queen backing them and the new stuff was atributed only to Queen altogether.
Mercury - 43 songs
May - 39 songs
Taylor - 17 songs
Deacon - 15 songs.
That is an almost perfect 50% split when Mercury and Deacon are taken out of the band.
I just wish they would call the band May, Taylor and Rodgers than Queen and Rodgers. They aren't Queen period.
May - 39 songs
Taylor - 17 songs
Deacon - 15 songs.
That is an almost perfect 50% split when Mercury and Deacon are taken out of the band.
I just wish they would call the band May, Taylor and Rodgers than Queen and Rodgers. They aren't Queen period.
08-21-06, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cungar
Brian May: "There can be no Queen without Freddie "... unless you can use the brand name to sell product.
08-21-06, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GuessWho
I can't stand looking at Queen + Paul Rogers --- all i think is "Holy shit, Chuck Norris is singing!"
08-21-06, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue588
Well said. It's not like we're talking about KISS here..Ok then. Having it both ways is like, super.
08-21-06, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cungar
I just crack up when I hear people say "I saw Queen in 2005".
I saw Queen+ Paul Rodgers in 2006 though.
08-21-06, 02:02 PM
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I crack up when I hear people repeat "It's not Queen! Boo-hoo!" but maybe that's just me.
By the way I hear Creedence Clearwater Revisited is touring. LOL.
08-21-06, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Allred
Well they were the founding members and were making music together before Freddie turned up.
Originally Posted by Michael Allred
The Miracle and Innuendo were all written individually by the band members. The songs were credited to the band as a whole for royalty purposes so everyone got an equal share of the cash.
08-21-06, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
Well, if they decided to call themselves Smile + Paul Rodgers, I don't think any Queen fans would give a crap.
No shit. But once again you miss my point. Let me guess, you love George Lucas too?
and yes I love George Lucas. Especially his fuzzy lightsaber.
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Originally Posted by Michael Allred
Hmm, Queen in 2006 = 50% of the original line up. KISS in 2006 = 50% of original line up.
Ok then. Having it both ways is like, super.
Ok then. Having it both ways is like, super.
