Post by roberta on Mar 6, 2006 16:30:00 GMT -5
Hi all !
A couple of days ago, I was running up and down the net looking for Queen sites, when - link by link - I stumbled on this one...I'd been trying to find a nice Queen board for a long time, but I was always disappointed by the fights going on and the unkind ways of some people there. Then I began to read the messages on this forum, and thought it could be the nice and friendly place I was looking for . I hope I was right (nay, I'm sure I was ).
I must tell you, though I've always liked Queen, there were other huge favourites in my musical life (especially an italian one) till some years ago. Then, in 1997, I happened to rediscover the boys, and began to buy all their records and stuff. I must confess I was attracted to them by Freddie at first (he's still my favourite )...his voice finally found a way into the deep core of my heart...like never before. But I also loved Queen music, of course, and this love has been increasing through these 9 years. Another confession...my love for Freddie prevented me from going to the Queen+PR concerts and buying their CD and DVD...Please don't misjudge me - I do love the guys, and wish them all the luck they deserve. It's just that I can't bring myself to listen to "We are the champions" or "Bohemian rhapsody" (or other songs that say "Freddie" all over) sung by someone else. Maybe it could be less hard for me if those were left out from the set list - though I know it's virtually impossible . I WOULD like to hear R & B sing Queen songs - especially the ones THEY wrote - as they are 2 from the original group; and I WOULD like them to pursue their solo careers...but I'm also aware that they need a lead singer (and a strong, powerful one) to face a whole concert nowadays. Even so, while I'm holding the best opinion of Paul, and though I'm feeling guilty...I couldn't get round to approach the Q+PR project. As for a NEW album with NEW material, it's a different matter, and I'm eager to hear it! though I know that, without these 2 tours with Paul, there would very likely be NO new album.
I hope I can find friends here, notwithstanding my little confession. I saw people treated like dogs in some other forums for feeling kinda like I do about this PR thing...
Last note for the present moment: I told you I'm Freddie-inspired...but I'm having a "blonde" moment these days (this was intended to be a pun with the well-known american expression ;D), so I've sunk into a Roger full-immersion lately ...listening to his solo records and searching the net like mad for his stuff I'm still missing. (Emule is a GREAT help! though I'd buy those things in a blink if I COULD find them). I love his voice too...his playing ability...his way of writing...and other facets of him ;D!
Well, this was SOOO long and boring, I'm afraid - please forgive me! I'm looking forward to "meet" you all soon.
Let there be drums!!! ;D
Have a nice...whatever (it depends on your time zone!).
See ya!
Roberta
P.S.: hi Brigitte...could you please fix my Roger icon (I took it from your pics page, it's the last of those "Break free" shots with a "pretty" Roger! ;D) in some way? It looks so...well...it's a bit of a "blurred vision", isn't it? . I don't know if you can - thank you in advance anyway!
A couple of days ago, I was running up and down the net looking for Queen sites, when - link by link - I stumbled on this one...I'd been trying to find a nice Queen board for a long time, but I was always disappointed by the fights going on and the unkind ways of some people there. Then I began to read the messages on this forum, and thought it could be the nice and friendly place I was looking for . I hope I was right (nay, I'm sure I was ).
I must tell you, though I've always liked Queen, there were other huge favourites in my musical life (especially an italian one) till some years ago. Then, in 1997, I happened to rediscover the boys, and began to buy all their records and stuff. I must confess I was attracted to them by Freddie at first (he's still my favourite )...his voice finally found a way into the deep core of my heart...like never before. But I also loved Queen music, of course, and this love has been increasing through these 9 years. Another confession...my love for Freddie prevented me from going to the Queen+PR concerts and buying their CD and DVD...Please don't misjudge me - I do love the guys, and wish them all the luck they deserve. It's just that I can't bring myself to listen to "We are the champions" or "Bohemian rhapsody" (or other songs that say "Freddie" all over) sung by someone else. Maybe it could be less hard for me if those were left out from the set list - though I know it's virtually impossible . I WOULD like to hear R & B sing Queen songs - especially the ones THEY wrote - as they are 2 from the original group; and I WOULD like them to pursue their solo careers...but I'm also aware that they need a lead singer (and a strong, powerful one) to face a whole concert nowadays. Even so, while I'm holding the best opinion of Paul, and though I'm feeling guilty...I couldn't get round to approach the Q+PR project. As for a NEW album with NEW material, it's a different matter, and I'm eager to hear it! though I know that, without these 2 tours with Paul, there would very likely be NO new album.
I hope I can find friends here, notwithstanding my little confession. I saw people treated like dogs in some other forums for feeling kinda like I do about this PR thing...
Last note for the present moment: I told you I'm Freddie-inspired...but I'm having a "blonde" moment these days (this was intended to be a pun with the well-known american expression ;D), so I've sunk into a Roger full-immersion lately ...listening to his solo records and searching the net like mad for his stuff I'm still missing. (Emule is a GREAT help! though I'd buy those things in a blink if I COULD find them). I love his voice too...his playing ability...his way of writing...and other facets of him ;D!
Well, this was SOOO long and boring, I'm afraid - please forgive me! I'm looking forward to "meet" you all soon.
Let there be drums!!! ;D
Have a nice...whatever (it depends on your time zone!).
See ya!
Roberta
P.S.: hi Brigitte...could you please fix my Roger icon (I took it from your pics page, it's the last of those "Break free" shots with a "pretty" Roger! ;D) in some way? It looks so...well...it's a bit of a "blurred vision", isn't it? . I don't know if you can - thank you in advance anyway!