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Post by The Fairy King on Nov 10, 2020 11:16:38 GMT
Which intro/song sends you into a frenzy?
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Post by Frank on Nov 10, 2020 13:15:32 GMT
Honestly, it's a toss up between Thunder and Lighting/We Will Rock You (Fast) and Flash/The Hero. Both of them get me pumped up, but I can't deny how much I love the fast version of Rock You.
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Post by saintjiub on Nov 10, 2020 14:29:32 GMT
What about Flash - Rock It?
There always needs to be one stickler.
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Post by jazz78 on Nov 10, 2020 17:57:31 GMT
When I saw them in Providence in '78 NOTHING can compare to the thrill of that thunder intro!!! With the smoke surrounding the stage as the lights were still off before the rig rose and then as the show started to reveal it all is a memory I'll never forget!!!
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Post by dysan on Nov 10, 2020 18:15:05 GMT
I voted for The Hero. But I love the absolute WTF of them opening briefly with Jailhouse Rock in 1980. And another vote for the Rock It intro. Such a great live era for them.
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Post by Steve on Nov 10, 2020 18:28:31 GMT
OV for me!
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Post by Lord Fickle on Nov 10, 2020 20:03:02 GMT
I don't think you can beat Thunder / WWRY (Fast) as an intro that really meant business. I'd go as far as to say it's one of the best live openings of any band, at any time.
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Post by kosimodo on Nov 10, 2020 20:38:19 GMT
Love the opening at the bowl! Thats masterclass of how to open a concert!
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Post by thesirhc on Nov 11, 2020 1:30:10 GMT
I would've loved to have been there to see the stage come alive to the Machines intro. Just listening to it isn't nearly as exciting as listening to WWRY (Fast), though.
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Post by Mr Badger on Nov 11, 2020 2:29:03 GMT
Having seen them numerous times on every US tour from NATO on, WWRY fast was the best opening by far. It was one of the best openings of any rock group that I saw. It was fast, raw and bombastic, setting the stage perfectly for what was yet to come. And remember back in the day we had no idea what the opening would be, let alone a version of a number 1 hit that was totally revamped. Totally unexpected and better than the slow version. Nothing compares to me, despite the other great openings. Great memories thinking about it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2020 17:33:54 GMT
What about 'Rock It'?
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Post by BrƎИsꓘi on Nov 11, 2020 18:43:46 GMT
I would've loved to have been there to see the stage come alive to the Machines intro. not at the NEC in '84 you wouldn't. I know, I was there...the echo in what was (at that time) the biggest indoor UK venue - AKA Corrugated Iron Cowshed with an Airplane Hanger bolted on - was terrible. |
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Post by Frank on Nov 11, 2020 18:45:02 GMT
Changed my vote to Flash/The Hero because typically didn't they follow up with We Will Rock You (Fast)? Best of both worlds.
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Post by primejiveusa on Nov 14, 2020 5:12:14 GMT
WWRY (fast) and it ain't even close.
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Post by frankie84 on Nov 14, 2020 6:39:51 GMT
One Vision. Madrid 1986. Unaware of what would happen listening to the backward sounds, synths progression, etc.... wow!
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Post by Ri on Nov 14, 2020 6:52:54 GMT
WWRY fast but One Vision is close second!
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Post by jeroeng on Nov 14, 2020 13:12:46 GMT
And from the Queen+ period ... The opening with the animation of Frank the robot breaking through the stage was amazing.
Queen + Paul Rodgers Cosmos Rocks tour I saw in Antwerp (the only time the played Time To Shine live BTW) and they started with Surf's Up School's Out, which really worked well! Starting with taped into, then the scream and a full burst of live energy.
Can't believe they replaced it with taped Surf's Up intro followed by that boring Hammer To Fall live, which really did NOT work as an opener that way.
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Post by Frank on Nov 14, 2020 13:50:03 GMT
And from the Queen+ period ... The opening with the animation of Frank the robot breaking through the stage was amazing. From a visual standpoint, this opener was the best in their entire career. On a personal note, it's what solidified my love for Frank and inspired a half-sleeve tattoo I now proudly wear on my right arm. |
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Post by Dimitris on Nov 15, 2020 20:28:49 GMT
I chose thunder intro wwry fast, very powerful and unexpected!
Father to son was a very good opener, the whole band was very tight and heavy. Difficult song for the public to appreciate it.
Wwry slow would have been one of the best opener, if it was fully live. Freddie was on the one side, while Brian on the other playing the solo and then wwry fast. As theatrical idea was great.
I also like, the fact that on very few crazy tour gigs, Let me entertain you was the opener, after thunder intro
Flash intro / The hero one of my favorites
Rock it was nice idea, but flash intro didn't suit.
Machines intro was great, it sounded like Dolby surround, Tear it up was very good choice,but sonically it failed.
One vision very powerful opener.
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Post by vh on Nov 17, 2020 21:03:37 GMT
It would be interesting to know who has voted from the point of view of actually being at a show and who has voted after watching video footage.
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Post by NathanH on Nov 17, 2020 21:54:46 GMT
The synth drone noise mixed with the explosions used 1979-1981 (the synths I think was played by Roger) is so dramatic and gives me goosebumps every time. I always thought it was scary because of the affect it gives but I still love it!
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Post by ted on Nov 18, 2020 0:55:14 GMT
I picked Procession/Father To Son
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