YouTube is a wonderful thing. I'm sure we're all saying that now but in browsing yesterday I came across the making of "One Vision" there, and let's just say I got inspired.
Anyone who doesn't think Queen is a great band should have their head examined. Really. Go get an MRI right now if none of their songs are your cup of tea.
It was fascinating watching Freddie desperately search for ways to tell Roger Taylor (the drummer) to play a specific rhythm. Since apparently none of the band had much knowledge of theory, they "just played" or sang, writing appeared to be a pretty funky process. And I got to see that Freddie Mercury is actually not perfect as a vocalist, he had a few "off" takes.
But, through it all, they made some of the best rock music in history. Compare what one might call "rock" these days whether it is Nickelback or Godsmack (or Limp Bizkit), I dunno... these young punks are doing something new, sure, but do they "rock"? Not as much as Queen.
Queen is alright. I mean, the "Bohemian Rhapsody" is cool and all, but other than that, they're pretty much jock-rock...
Posted by: Kitsunexus | April 24, 2008 at 05:49 PM
...and jock-rock is NOT a good thing, but Queen ISN'T exactly jock rock. So, yeah, I'm confused. But Queen is half-and-half in my book.
Posted by: Kitsunexus | April 24, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Nickelback is doing something new?
Posted by: Bryan | April 24, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Jock rock? You mean "We Are The Champions?" being played at every high school football game victory when in fact it was intended as an anthem for gay pride? ;)
Ah you responded, understood K. What rock band is your favorite then? Van Halen? Rolling Stones?
Good point Bryan!
Posted by: Alex | April 24, 2008 at 08:15 PM
A Night at the Opera is a masterpiece.
Posted by: Rickwood | April 25, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Hmmm, good question. I'd say it's a toss up between The Black Mages and JDK Band.
"The Man With The Machinegun" as performed by the Black Mages is one of the most mindmeltingly awesome pieces of rock ever made.
It's why Square should buy out Harmonix and make Rock Band XII, with special foot pedals for Summons.
Posted by: Kitsunexus | April 25, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Jock Rock? Give a listen to full albums and anything that didn't receive radio airplay. It's about as eclectic a mix as you're apt to hear.
Posted by: jaybee | May 15, 2008 at 07:45 PM