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Post by Tina on Nov 3, 2004 12:02:50 GMT -5
Brian told the German press that he and Roger are going to write new Queen material after christmas. So a new album will be coming next year, hopefully. He told literally, that he and Roger have so much fun doing live performances, for instance the after show parties of WWRY so they got keen on playing live again with new songs and all. The new album will not feature Robbie Williams or George Michael since both don't fit Queen anymore according to Brian. There will be a few friends, he told.
What do you think about it?
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Post by Jmochampion on Nov 3, 2004 14:57:55 GMT -5
Well that is most definitely gonna cause some arguments over queenonline.com considering most people over there don't think they should carry on with the queen name. Personally I don't care for another album, what I would like them to do is do the odd live show here or there. Obviously if they do make one then great and I will buy it, but please guys, tour or do something live so I can see you again  |
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Post by Brigitte on Nov 3, 2004 16:45:17 GMT -5
You bet that will cause some uproar on those message boards. Like Jenny said I don't care which name they use and if THEY feel comfortable to use the name Queen then it's fine with me. I do hope for another album and tour.... but it was said to hear they don't see each other as solo artists anymore. Which is a shame because "EF" was my favourite Roger album. But I do appreciate any new stuff that will come out. ROCK ON!!!  |
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Post by Tina on Nov 4, 2004 1:25:27 GMT -5
Well, according to Brian's website none of what it's "said" is true.  Where the hell do those crappy journalists get their "facts" from? They even quotet Bri!?!  |
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Post by Tiger Taylor on Nov 4, 2004 3:59:35 GMT -5
So it's just a rumour? STUPID "JOURNALISTS"!!!!!  I thougt it was great news, I'd love to hear new material and seeing them play live would be a dream come true! |
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Post by Tiger Taylor on Nov 4, 2004 4:23:17 GMT -5
I just read this interview of Brian and Roger on the Austrian Fanclub site, they both confirm a new album for 2005! The interview is in German, I will translate a few important parts later, Back to work now! Geschrieben von A.Q.F.C.V am 02. November 2004 18:00:59:
Hello Gemeinde!
Exklusiv hier nun das Interview mit Brian&Roger das morgen im Kurier erscheint!!
„Wir müssen die Geschichte fortsetzen“<br>
INTERVIEW Roger Taylor und Brian May von Queen kündigen ein Comeback der Rock-Giganten an
KURIER: Ihre neue CD und DVD „Live At The Bowl“ ist eine 22 Jahre alte Aufnahme?
ROGER TAYLOR: Diese Bänder verstauben seit Jahren in unseren Archiven, und ich musste Brian dazu überreden, sie zu veröffentlichen.
BRIAN MAY: Ich fürchtete zunächst, dass ich mich für dieses
Uralt-Konzert schämen müsste. Aber da sieht und hört man schon eine Band, die weiß, was sie tut.
TAYLOR: Ein großartiges Beispiel, wie gut Freddie als Entertainer und Sänger war, knapp, bevor er krank wurde.
Auf der DVD finden sich auch Mitschnitte aus der Wiener Stadthalle. Wie ist Ihr Verhältnis zu Österreich?
TAYLOR: Ich habe unseren Tourmanager seit 1975 überreden wollen, auch in Wien zu spielen. Aber er meinte nur, das sei musikalischer Ostblock! Zum Glück haben es wir 1978 endlich geschafft, und sind dann jede Tour wieder gekommen. Die Stadthallen-Konzerte zählten immer zu den Höhepunkten unsere
Karriere. Wien ist eine wunderbare Stadt, dort kann man gut abfeiern.
Mit CD und DVD stürmen Sie nun europaweit wieder die Charts. Überrascht Sie dieser anhaltende Erfolg?
TAYLOR: Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass das so groß werden und so lange anhalten kann.
MAY: Ich habe jahrelang nicht an Queen geglaubt und wollte, dass das alles vorbei ist. Aber das war Teil meiner Trauerarbeit um Freddie. Ich kann mir nicht mehr vorlügen, dass Queen in meinem Leben nie passiert ist. Deshalb will ich stolz darauf sein.
TAYLOR: Wir sehen uns nicht mehr als Solo-Künstler, sondern müssen die Queen-Geschichte fortsetzen!
Heißt das, es wird ein neues Queen-Album geben?
TAYLOR: Ja, es wird 2005 neues Material geben. Und es wird unter dem Namen Queen erscheinen! Nach Weihnachten gehen wir ins Studio und arbeiten am neuen Album und an einer Tour.
MAY: Wir haben zuletzt bei jeder Musical-Premiere im Anschluss einen Aftershow-Gig gespielt, und das hat so viel Spaß gemacht, dass wir auf Tour gehen müssen.
Wer wird singen? Robbie Williams? George Michael?
TAYLOR: Mit Robbie WIlliams wäre das sicher eine großartige Tour, aber das Risiko, dass er zu den Konzerten nicht erscheinen würde, ist uns dann doch zu groß, denn Robbie ist kein Teamplayer. Und es gab nie Pläne, mit George etwas zu machen, seine Musik ist viel zu weit von Queen entfernt. Brian und ich werden einige Songs singen – und Paul Rodgers von Free wird mit dabei sein.
Was macht eigentlich Bassist John Deacon?
TAYLOR: Er hat sich dazu entschieden, nie wieder Musik zu machen. Es wäre großartig, würde er mitmachen, aber wir können ihn nicht dazu zwingen.
Warum brachten Sie mit „We Will Rock You“ (ab 12.12. in Köln) auch ein Queen-Musical heraus?
MAY: Das Musical war ein Weg, die Queen-Historie fortzusetzen. Aber ich hätte nie gedacht, dass das so viel Arbeit ist. Wir haben an „We Will Rock You“ länger gearbeitet als an jedem Queen-Album.
TAYLOR: Brian liebt dieses Musical. Ich hatte gemischtere Gefühle, vor allem, weil die Theaterwelt mit Rock ’n’ Roll wenig anfangen kann. Aber wenigstens ist es laut!
Im Musical erklingen ihre Hits erstmals auf Deutsch.
MAY: Wir wollen nicht nur unsere Musik nachspielen lassen – sondern, dass die Leute sie spüren. Und dass sie dabei auch weinen.
TAYLOR: Wir werden u. a. „Radio GaGa“, „Killer Queen“ und „No One But You“ auf Deutsch bringen – und auch Falco kommt vor.
Am 24.11. jährt sich Freddie Mercurys Todestag zum 13. Mal.
MAY: Nach heutigem Stand der Medizin könnte Freddie noch am Leben sein. Das ist traurig, aber es gibt wenigstens Hoffnung für alle anderen HIV-Positiven. Wir fühlen, dass Freddie noch immer da ist.
Gibt es eigentlich noch Material mit Freddie?
MAY: Ja, es gibt noch ein paar Songs mit Freddie, die vielleicht auch bald das Licht der Welt erblicken werden.
Interview: Thomas Zeidler Köln |
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Post by Tiger Taylor on Nov 4, 2004 7:07:37 GMT -5
Here's the translation of the most important part of the interview:
TAYLOR: Yes, in 2005 we will produce some new material and it will be released under the name of Queen. After Christmas we will start working on a new album and a tour.
MAY: We've played an aftershow-gig at all premieres of the WWRY musical and that was so much fun that we decided we had to go on tour again.
Who will be the singer? Robbie Williams? George Michael?
TAYLOR: Robbie Williams on vocals would be fantastic, but the risk of him not turning up at a concert is too big, because Robbie ain't a team player. And there never were any plans with George, his music differs too much from Queen. Brian and I will sing a few songs,– and Paul Rodgers of Free will join us.
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Post by Charlotte aka 'My car' on Nov 4, 2004 12:06:22 GMT -5
I think it is OK to do whatever they are comfortable with and if using the Queen name is comfortable for them, then I feel it is up to them. I don't understand why it is so bad. I don't think Freddie would mind as his main aim when he was really ill was to get the music finished off. I think he would probably be pleased they were carrying on. But what is happening about John? Hasn't he retired from music?
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Post by Jmochampion on Nov 4, 2004 14:12:32 GMT -5
Well I don't know what to believe - if Tiger's transcription is true then I'd like to believe it! However I reckon this rumour must be spread at least once a month about them either doing a gig or an album (with whoever is favourable at that time!) I guess only time will tell What I will say though if they do a live show I think the PEB's should go to the front row with our banners and t-shirts, caps and godknows what else lol ;D |
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Post by Tina on Nov 5, 2004 1:21:51 GMT -5
I think it is OK to do whatever they are comfortable with and if using the Queen name is comfortable for them, then I feel it is up to them. I don't understand why it is so bad. I don't think Freddie would mind as his main aim when he was really ill was to get the music finished off. I think he would probably be pleased they were carrying on. But what is happening about John? Hasn't he retired from music? That's pretty true. Rog and Bri can't be blamed for Freddies death. (Sounds bitchy, I know). I think they have all the rights to carry on with Queen, although just 2 members are left since John seem to have indeed retired. Roger mentioned this in the interview Tiger did post. |
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Post by Tiger Taylor on Nov 5, 2004 3:49:08 GMT -5
That doesn't sound bitchy Eliza, I share your opinion (so maybe I'm a bitch too, lol!) Queen will NEVER be the same without Freddie (and John!), but I'd love to hear some new material! I don't think they should stop naming themselves Queen, it's a good thing they carry on. As long as it's good music in the style of Queen. Roger and Brian working together will bring up the best in both of them! It's just a pity that John doesn't want to be involved in it, but I respect his decision.
By the way, why would the Austrian QFC make up such a story? I can't believe they would fake such an interview, can you? But Brian denied all this on his site?
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Post by Tina on Nov 5, 2004 5:09:01 GMT -5
By the way, why would the Austrian QFC make up such a story? I can't believe they would fake such an interview, can you? But Brian denied all this on his site? Nope, he did not deny it entirely. On his Queen News site he got those news as well and didn't link to his deny. So I don't know what to think about it. That interview took place and things quoted have been said! It's not just the imagination of another dumb journalist. |
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Post by Jmochampion on Nov 6, 2004 18:38:32 GMT -5
I could never understand all this fuss about them carrying on as Queen yet some people get quite angry about it don't they? Surely Brian and Roger have a right to do so if they wish! I can't see Freddie having a problem with it so why should they? |
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Post by Tina on Nov 10, 2004 7:14:47 GMT -5
Check out Bri's soapbox. He edited his comment and replied to a letter the writer of that paticular article has sent. Obviously there have been a few translation problems. The basic statement (new album + tour) seems to be true, although he didn't confirm the when and who.
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Post by Jmochampion on Nov 10, 2004 15:15:29 GMT -5
I was talking to my mate about this situation and we've come to the conclusion that with most things Queen related Roger and Brian usually down play it or deny it so no one gets excited about it. So we think it's a possibility if you know what I mean? |
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