Live report from 1977 NOTW Tour by Jürgen Steinhoff - from German magazine, 1977-78
Dec 20, 2022 11:03:59 GMT
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Post by fabiogminero on Dec 20, 2022 11:03:59 GMT
Hi everyone.
Today's article is taken from a German magazine (whose name I don't remember) from late 1977-early 1978; is originally titled Gedämpfter Heavy-Rock bei Nacht und Nebel (translated as Subdued heavy rock at night and fog) and was written by journalist Jürgen Steinhoff. In these lines, Steinhoff talks about the November-December 1977 North American tour in support of Queen's new album "News Of The World" and describes its details, focusing on both the sonic and visual performance (stage and lights are described used).
Below the scan of the article in German and the English translation.
Enjoy the reading!
Subdued heavy rock at night and fog
Queen in Concert: before three years ago they performed as a vanguard in the United States on. Now they have their own show. 26 concerts are planned, six weeks travel back and forth through America. The fans celebrate them actually like "Kings".
There doesn't always have to be a fire nearby when there is smoke rising from somewhere. Firefighters in the United States are notoriously picky. If they still allow the British band Queen to fog up the stage and the audience during their concerts, it's because the smoke comes from dry ice and smoke bombs.
However, Queen's show is not only notable for its smoke: gigantic arches equipped with dozens of colored spotlights stretch across the entire width of the stage, and a huge crown floats everywhere. Symbol of Queen, 20 feet tall, 50 feet wide, weighs 4,500 pounds. This gives the 90-minute musical show visual appeal: it sounds from oversized speaker batteries, at the sight of which one involuntarily seeks seats further back.
And then it begins. That means not yet, because from the tape yes hears the music of Johann Strauss and Wagner first (and some audience boo). The fact that it doesn't come out as "dense" as the picture suggests is due to the musical spectrum of this group, one is fascinated from the first moment.
The Queen boys never deny that they are actually a heavy rock formation. It is clear to me that Queen, the 10 c.c. and 'Supertramp' are among the few English rock bands who are giving the idle pop scene a real boost, clearly demonstrating their far above average abilities with the super hit 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
But not only the music constitutes the quality of Queen. Singer Freddie Mercury, an excellent pianist who occasionally produces a classic touch with his solos, is also a brilliant actor who always has the audience under control. And when he dances on stage in a skintight leotard like a mad dervish, female fans in particular roll their eyes in delight. However, although the songs from their new LP 'News of the World' are well received, fans really get excited about old Queen hits like 'Keep Yourself Alive', 'Tie Your Mother Down', 'You're My Best Friend".
Queen in America: In 1974 they were the opening act, now they have their own show. 26 concerts in six weeks, sales are jam-packed. And when the English national anthem "God Save The Queen" plays at the end of their concerts, the audience stands up and pays tribute to its kings, the kings of rock.
Jürgen Steinhoff
John Deacon (guitar, bass),
born on 19. 8. 1951 in Leicester.
University student of electrical engineering.
Hobby: Photographer - preferred subjects: hubby girls.
Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano),
born on 5. 9. 1946 in Zanzibar.
Ex graphics student.
Loves unusual stage clothing and is a passionate art collector.
Brian May (guitars, vocals),
born on 19. 7. 1947 in Hampton.
Ex astronomy student.
Fan of the German writer Herman Hesse ("Steppenwolf").
Roger Taylor (drums),
born on 26. 7. 1949 in Kings Lynn-Norfolk.
Examination in biology. Loves super fast cars and is crazy about TV.
Today's article is taken from a German magazine (whose name I don't remember) from late 1977-early 1978; is originally titled Gedämpfter Heavy-Rock bei Nacht und Nebel (translated as Subdued heavy rock at night and fog) and was written by journalist Jürgen Steinhoff. In these lines, Steinhoff talks about the November-December 1977 North American tour in support of Queen's new album "News Of The World" and describes its details, focusing on both the sonic and visual performance (stage and lights are described used).
Below the scan of the article in German and the English translation.
Enjoy the reading!
Subdued heavy rock at night and fog
Queen in Concert: before three years ago they performed as a vanguard in the United States on. Now they have their own show. 26 concerts are planned, six weeks travel back and forth through America. The fans celebrate them actually like "Kings".
There doesn't always have to be a fire nearby when there is smoke rising from somewhere. Firefighters in the United States are notoriously picky. If they still allow the British band Queen to fog up the stage and the audience during their concerts, it's because the smoke comes from dry ice and smoke bombs.
However, Queen's show is not only notable for its smoke: gigantic arches equipped with dozens of colored spotlights stretch across the entire width of the stage, and a huge crown floats everywhere. Symbol of Queen, 20 feet tall, 50 feet wide, weighs 4,500 pounds. This gives the 90-minute musical show visual appeal: it sounds from oversized speaker batteries, at the sight of which one involuntarily seeks seats further back.
And then it begins. That means not yet, because from the tape yes hears the music of Johann Strauss and Wagner first (and some audience boo). The fact that it doesn't come out as "dense" as the picture suggests is due to the musical spectrum of this group, one is fascinated from the first moment.
The Queen boys never deny that they are actually a heavy rock formation. It is clear to me that Queen, the 10 c.c. and 'Supertramp' are among the few English rock bands who are giving the idle pop scene a real boost, clearly demonstrating their far above average abilities with the super hit 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
But not only the music constitutes the quality of Queen. Singer Freddie Mercury, an excellent pianist who occasionally produces a classic touch with his solos, is also a brilliant actor who always has the audience under control. And when he dances on stage in a skintight leotard like a mad dervish, female fans in particular roll their eyes in delight. However, although the songs from their new LP 'News of the World' are well received, fans really get excited about old Queen hits like 'Keep Yourself Alive', 'Tie Your Mother Down', 'You're My Best Friend".
Queen in America: In 1974 they were the opening act, now they have their own show. 26 concerts in six weeks, sales are jam-packed. And when the English national anthem "God Save The Queen" plays at the end of their concerts, the audience stands up and pays tribute to its kings, the kings of rock.
Jürgen Steinhoff
John Deacon (guitar, bass),
born on 19. 8. 1951 in Leicester.
University student of electrical engineering.
Hobby: Photographer - preferred subjects: hubby girls.
Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano),
born on 5. 9. 1946 in Zanzibar.
Ex graphics student.
Loves unusual stage clothing and is a passionate art collector.
Brian May (guitars, vocals),
born on 19. 7. 1947 in Hampton.
Ex astronomy student.
Fan of the German writer Herman Hesse ("Steppenwolf").
Roger Taylor (drums),
born on 26. 7. 1949 in Kings Lynn-Norfolk.
Examination in biology. Loves super fast cars and is crazy about TV.