Just signed on in time to note that 15 years ago today, one of the most charismatic, energetic, theatrical men of rock, Freddie Mercury, died, long before his time. There is an excellent cd out of Freddie's solo work: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs. The title is taken from Brian May's inscription for the Freddie Mercury statue in Motreux. I see there is now also a dvd of the same name, "includes documentaries, interviews and music videos". Freddie would have been 60 this year.
He was a fantastic performer, one of a kind.
Anybody else here at Wembley stadium 1986?
Diane
planet rock
I've heard about this group but not heard them. They were raving about their live show on the radio the other day. Now I'm intriguedphilo wrote:i have discovered a new band 'flaming lips' - actually, they are not new to anyone else but me. i saw a documentary about them a couple of weeks ago and was intrigued to hear more. they are psychedelic genre - a mix of floyd/grandaddy and others. i bought 'yoshimi battles the pink robots' - you can probably gather from the title the kind of music/lyrics they record. really worth a listen, great stuff....
pete - i love barclay james harvest. 'mockingbird' one of my faves.
Mockingbird...... a true classic!!!
Pete
Everytime I hear his voice it reminds me what a great singer he was. At the time I didn't really take notice.Diane wrote:Just signed on in time to note that 15 years ago today, one of the most charismatic, energetic, theatrical men of rock, Freddie Mercury, died, long before his time. There is an excellent cd out of Freddie's solo work: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs. The title is taken from Brian May's inscription for the Freddie Mercury statue in Motreux. I see there is now also a dvd of the same name, "includes documentaries, interviews and music videos". Freddie would have been 60 this year.
He was a fantastic performer, one of a kind.
Anybody else here at Wembley stadium 1986?
Diane
Wembley 1986? let me think now... I know Coventry City were there in 1987
but not sure about '86
Pete
Diane wrote
Margaret
A couple of weeks ago I spent a night with my sisters watching a dvd of a live concert. It was a brilliant performance. I have since found a compilation dvd of Queen videos which includes "I want to break free", a present for one of my sisters but, naturally, I had to watch it firstJust signed on in time to note that 15 years ago today, one of the most charismatic, energetic, theatrical men of rock, Freddie Mercury, died, long before his time. There is an excellent cd out of Freddie's solo work: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs. The title is taken from Brian May's inscription for the Freddie Mercury statue in Motreux. I see there is now also a dvd of the same name, "includes documentaries, interviews and music videos". Freddie would have been 60 this year.
He was a fantastic performer, one of a kind.
Margaret
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Diane
Hi Margaret, chances are you were watching Wembley 1986. I've not seen that dvd, only clips, but I was at the concert, and it was one of the best I've ever attended. Only Bruce Springsteen is better than Queen were live, in my humble opinion. Freddie was such a performer, his entire career. The twice I saw Queen back in the 80's he ended the concerts by prancing around the stage in gown and crown whilst the audience sang God Save the Queen (as you know he was flambouyantly bisexual). A brilliant entertainer indeed. I also saw Queen last year (with Paul Rodgers). For a few of the songs they had Freddie up on the screen, singing along. That was so poignant. Roger Taylor and Brian May showed what they were made of on that tour, too. Brian May performed some amazing guitar solos. (The Queen (who named herself after the band) doesn't alllow any Tom Dick or Harry to stand on her roof and play guitar you know 
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You don't watch dvds you buy as presents before you give them to people do you Margaret
?
Lucky sister of yours.
Pete, .
Cheers,
Diane
.) You don't watch dvds you buy as presents before you give them to people do you Margaret
? Lucky sister of yours.
Pete,
Fortunately, stadia have much better purposes than being used as venues for football gamesWembley 1986? let me think now... I know Coventry City were there in 1987
.Cheers,
Diane
Barclay James Harvest are doing a gig at Chesterfield in March...10 miles from here...wow!!
Having said this..it's Barclay James Harvest featuring Les Holroyd who happens to be the only original member in this particular line up. There is another BJH with John Lees and I believe Woolly Wolstenholme has his own band.
But it's still BJH and if they play Mockingbird and Medicine Man then it'll be a teat and a half.
Other dates below....
http://www.barclayjamesharvest.co.uk/tour_dates.htm
Pete
Having said this..it's Barclay James Harvest featuring Les Holroyd who happens to be the only original member in this particular line up. There is another BJH with John Lees and I believe Woolly Wolstenholme has his own band.
But it's still BJH and if they play Mockingbird and Medicine Man then it'll be a teat and a half.
Other dates below....
http://www.barclayjamesharvest.co.uk/tour_dates.htm
Pete
I'm glad you like them Phil. They are 'refreshing' in a semi-nostalgic way.philo wrote:yes pete, i have really enjoyed listening to mostly autumn, thank you for introducing me to such a great band. echoes of bjh in their music definately.
It's always a bit of a gamble to share one's own enthusiasm for a band.
BTW..I listened to a few clips of Flaming Lips on youtube..I am intrigued and will look out for a cd...is there a particular one you recommend?
Pete
hi pete, yes i would highly recommend flaming lips 'yoshimi battles the pink robots' as by way of an introduction. i prefer their later albums... do you like syd barratt? watched a dvd about him today, it was so sad to watch the disintegration of a genius. what a total waste of a life and to the music world. 
life is the school, love is the lesson.
oh yes..you did mention 'yoshimi battles the pink robots' but I didn't realise that it was an album title..I thought you were hallucinatingphilo wrote:hi pete, yes i would highly recommend flaming lips 'yoshimi battles the pink robots' as by way of an introduction. i prefer their later albums... do you like syd barratt? watched a dvd about him today, it was so sad to watch the disintegration of a genius. what a total waste of a life and to the music world.
Liz is a fan of Syd Barrett and has cds and books about him. I read an article written by his neighbour in Cambridge and it sounded very harrowing. Many times Syd would be screaming and breaking things ..totally out of it..... the drugs had done their business
Pete
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Diane
Pete! Silver Machine played on the radio yesterday and reminded me of you so I finally listened properly to Mostly Autumn, and I really like them. Shrinking Violet is on constant replay as I speak. Thanks everso; I appreciate. (I notice you have penned a tome down in the poetry and music section. Blimey. I'll try to read a bit each day.)
Phil, over the Christmas break we watched School of Rock. What a feel-good film. Very funny. Thanks for the recommendation. Did you show it to your pupils ?
Diane
Phil, over the Christmas break we watched School of Rock. What a feel-good film. Very funny. Thanks for the recommendation. Did you show it to your pupils
?Diane
diane, would like to have done, but would probably meet with disapproval from high places 
bought lots of music over the christmas period plus a couple of dvds - i cant believe i have never seen easy rider -what a trip!! (to coin a phrase! ) also aquired a 3 cd collection of david crosby - 'collection' some equistite stuff on there which just takes me back to my happy hippy past.... and martin carthy - distinctive folk sounds....
have you read tom wolfes 'the electric kool aid acid test?' - relates the story of ken keysey and the pranksters during the 60s ; their bizarre life style and trips from haight ashbury to the east coast, spreading their radicle and bizarre lifestyle.. it makes a fascinating read.
bought lots of music over the christmas period plus a couple of dvds - i cant believe i have never seen easy rider -what a trip!! (to coin a phrase! ) also aquired a 3 cd collection of david crosby - 'collection' some equistite stuff on there which just takes me back to my happy hippy past.... and martin carthy - distinctive folk sounds.... have you read tom wolfes 'the electric kool aid acid test?' - relates the story of ken keysey and the pranksters during the 60s ; their bizarre life style and trips from haight ashbury to the east coast, spreading their radicle and bizarre lifestyle.. it makes a fascinating read.
life is the school, love is the lesson.