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yes, but I do understand Dark Angel's point... If you like Mika but you CANNOT STAND Queen, then there is something wrong with you...

 

Maybe "cannot stand" is a bit too much, but anyway, Mika has a "little bit of Freddie" in him, but the sound is not that similar, so...I guess it is possible. A bit weird, but possible! :naughty:

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OK, Here comes the real tread concerning the MJ connection to Freddie.

 

from Brian's soapbox last week:

 

 

**Fri 26 Jun 09**

MICHAEL JACKSON

 

Hard to know what to say - what to feel. I find myself wondering what might have happened on his tour ... the number of dates in the UK that he had committed to was insane ... I did have a feeling it was impossible ... but I was so shocked to hear that he went so suddenly. Very sad. Of course I still think of him as a boy ... he used to come and see us (Queen) play when we were on tour in the States, and he and Freddie became close friends ... close enough to record a couple of tracks together at Michael's house ... tracks which have never seen the light of day. Michael was the boy star of the Jackson Five, and always the most screamed at. I remember in their show, they tried very hard to make all the brothers equal in the presentation, but it was abundantly obvious that all most of the girl fans really wanted to see was little Michael. It was Michael who heard our track "Another One Bites the Dust" when he came to see us on "The Game" tour ... and told us we were mad if we didn't release it as a single. Of course this was way before Michael's monster solo career began ... but he was already in search of that fusion between Funk and Rock, Black and White, and the Thriller album was the consummation of that quest. There are many similarities between it and our "Hot Space" album ... but our timing was out, really. Michael got it right in every respect ... including timing ... the world was just ready for it ... and of course he was in a sense seeking the same ground, but coming from the opposite direction. Amusingly, after Freddie and Michael has spent some time together recording, Freddie came back and played us the work in progress, and he remarked that Michael had come up with a great album title ... BAD. A little later, Freddie smiled his wicked little conspiratorial smile, and said ... "I have a perfect idea for our album title - you may love it or hate it ... but think about it .... we can call it ..... wait for it .... GOOD"!!!

I think the world is a more colourful place thanks to Michael's work ... he was a truly wonderful performer at his peak - and had a great team around him, including, of course, genius Quincy Jones. I think he qualifies as a great artist; he devoted his whole body and soul to his art. It's as if, with all the changes he introduced to his body, his art actually became his body and his persona. Yes, I only hope he passed away in happiness, in great hopes and anticipation of his glorious comeback tour. RIP Michael.

 

Bri

 

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...I couldn't stop laughing when i read this story with Freddie's suggestion of the album title. :floor: I never heard it before...

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OK, Here comes the real tread concerning the MJ connection to Freddie.

 

from Brian's soapbox last week:

 

 

**Fri 26 Jun 09**

MICHAEL JACKSON

 

Hard to know what to say - what to feel. I find myself wondering what might have happened on his tour ... the number of dates in the UK that he had committed to was insane ... I did have a feeling it was impossible ... but I was so shocked to hear that he went so suddenly. Very sad. Of course I still think of him as a boy ... he used to come and see us (Queen) play when we were on tour in the States, and he and Freddie became close friends ... close enough to record a couple of tracks together at Michael's house ... tracks which have never seen the light of day. Michael was the boy star of the Jackson Five, and always the most screamed at. I remember in their show, they tried very hard to make all the brothers equal in the presentation, but it was abundantly obvious that all most of the girl fans really wanted to see was little Michael. It was Michael who heard our track "Another One Bites the Dust" when he came to see us on "The Game" tour ... and told us we were mad if we didn't release it as a single. Of course this was way before Michael's monster solo career began ... but he was already in search of that fusion between Funk and Rock, Black and White, and the Thriller album was the consummation of that quest. There are many similarities between it and our "Hot Space" album ... but our timing was out, really. Michael got it right in every respect ... including timing ... the world was just ready for it ... and of course he was in a sense seeking the same ground, but coming from the opposite direction. Amusingly, after Freddie and Michael has spent some time together recording, Freddie came back and played us the work in progress, and he remarked that Michael had come up with a great album title ... BAD. A little later, Freddie smiled his wicked little conspiratorial smile, and said ... "I have a perfect idea for our album title - you may love it or hate it ... but think about it .... we can call it ..... wait for it .... GOOD"!!!

I think the world is a more colourful place thanks to Michael's work ... he was a truly wonderful performer at his peak - and had a great team around him, including, of course, genius Quincy Jones. I think he qualifies as a great artist; he devoted his whole body and soul to his art. It's as if, with all the changes he introduced to his body, his art actually became his body and his persona. Yes, I only hope he passed away in happiness, in great hopes and anticipation of his glorious comeback tour. RIP Michael.

 

Bri

 

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http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssb.html

 

...I couldn't stop laughing when i read this story with Freddie's suggestion of the album title. :floor: I never heard it before...

 

Thx for posting :)

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What does it take to be worthy enough to be on the list?

 

Don't worry... It's just that Mandi does not visit that often... I suppose any moderator can also put you on the list, but I think the time of 'numbering ourselves on lists' is over... It was very popular when MFC started but not any more.. It was a way to identify ourselves and reveal our interests.

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Don't worry... It's just that Mandi does not visit that often... I suppose any moderator can also put you on the list, but I think the time of 'numbering ourselves on lists' is over... It was very popular when MFC started but not any more.. It was a way to identify ourselves and reveal our interests.

 

ohhhhhh ok! thx :)

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Dark Angel, I added you. I'm usually not aware of who wants to be added unless people PM me simply because I don't check in here every day. I actually come in here every time I see the topic is at the top, but I post less than I used to. :)

 

Anyway, you are Queeniac #85. :)

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Dark Angel, I added you. I'm usually not aware of who wants to be added unless people PM me simply because I don't check in here every day. I actually come in here every time I see the topic is at the top, but I post less than I used to. :)

 

Anyway, you are Queeniac #85. :)

 

could I be added please? :teehee:

 

thanks:D

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Exhibition Runs: 30th July to 13th September 2009

 

Opening hours: 11am - 7pm Mon – Sat, 11.00 am – 6.00 Sun

Address: 32 John Adam Street London WC2N 6BP

 

 

Proud Central presents an intimate photographic portrait of legendary rock band Queen - launching to coincide with the anniversary of the band's final gig and showcasing revealing, never before seen images...

 

read more here:

 

http://www.queenzone.com/files/blogs/094605139926116QueenPressRelease.pdf

 

PS:I hope I will 'have to' visit the UK before mid September for one reason or another as I'd love to see these:blush-anim-cl:

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Exhibition Runs: 30th July to 13th September 2009

 

Opening hours: 11am - 7pm Mon – Sat, 11.00 am – 6.00 Sun

Address: 32 John Adam Street London WC2N 6BP

 

 

Proud Central presents an intimate photographic portrait of legendary rock band Queen - launching to coincide with the anniversary of the band's final gig and showcasing revealing, never before seen images...

 

read more here:

 

http://www.queenzone.com/files/blogs/094605139926116QueenPressRelease.pdf

 

PS:I hope I will 'have to' visit the UK before mid September for one reason or another as I'd love to see these:blush-anim-cl:

 

YES! saw that and it looks amazing:wub2:

 

The latest record collectors magazine has several unseen pictures of them taken by one of thier roadies :thumb_yello: ... really nice

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Exhibition Runs: 30th July to 13th September 2009

 

Opening hours: 11am - 7pm Mon – Sat, 11.00 am – 6.00 Sun

Address: 32 John Adam Street London WC2N 6BP

 

 

Proud Central presents an intimate photographic portrait of legendary rock band Queen - launching to coincide with the anniversary of the band's final gig and showcasing revealing, never before seen images...

 

read more here:

 

http://www.queenzone.com/files/blogs/094605139926116QueenPressRelease.pdf

 

PS:I hope I will 'have to' visit the UK before mid September for one reason or another as I'd love to see these:blush-anim-cl:

 

WOW!!!!! 1 more thing i have to check out when im going to London next month :)

 

and btw. You'll gotta read "Freddie Mercury - His life in his own words" Its GREAT!!! Ive only read a lil more than 100 pages so far today and GOD i love it!

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WOW!!!!! 1 more thing i have to check out when im going to London next month :)

 

and btw. You'll gotta read "Freddie Mercury - His life in his own words" Its GREAT!!! Ive only read a lil more than 100 pages so far today and GOD i love it!

 

Oh, I have that book :original:

Among many :teehee:

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