2024 Queen Release Rumour Mill

I figured it out a long time ago. If don’t wait for anything on purpose, then something will happen. It’s just that when wait for something on purpose, what comes out is not what need. Although I agree, even when wait, don’t get what wanted.
For example, we were already tired of waiting, but we were waiting for the release of Rainbow concert 1974 and now the release happened, but most of us were not waiting for a compilation of two concerts, but a separate release. Then, due to Covid, the release of the Miracle album box set was postponed. The release is finally out. Some people liked it, some didn’t. Depends on the level of expectations.

You are terribly wrong about the worst November release. The fact that they couldn’t find a video of a March concert of the same year and on the same venue for more than three songs is what I would call the worst.The funny thing is that they asked fans who had videos of this concert more than three song, to send them a copy.
Regarding the worst release, I would say Hammersmith Odeon 1975. They cut off Bob Harris's speech at the beginning, replacing only his voice.

I agree with you Miles. I always thought November Rainbow is unbearable, but never said anything about it in case it was only my hearing. Freddie sounds like a robot, nothing like himself. It's incredibly bad. In fact the entire band sounds very artificial. There's so many 'digital artefacts', or whatever one could call it. And then there's the fact of merging both shows into one smooth concert, which obviously is anything but smooth.

I always loved Budapest official mix, I wonder what do you think about it?

The official QPL PR explanation was that the footage of the individual nights were too damaged to be used. I think that's bullshit. The full first night has been screened in full on its own before, we know that. There's also documentary footage, old edits of the video, and footage used in public exhibits showing that there was DEFINITELY more footage than they were letting on.

A two November show Blu-Ray set + March Rainbow as a bonus would be incredible- too bad Queen Productions is anything but incredible. I think they just didn't want to release the shows with all their warts (several power outages in the first night's Liar), and decided to make a frankenstein's monster of the highlights from both.

It really sucks, because I actually think Queen's ability to adapt on the spot and quickly think of a way to work past the power outages was an AMAZING showing of how strong they were as a unit, even as early as 1974. Listen to the link I sent above, it's a completely new take on the "I have sinned dear father" part, and it sounds awesome!
Too bad Queen Productions doesn't see it that way.

I could maybe forgive AAALLL OF THAT if the editing and audio mixing were somewhat competent, but sadly that isn't the case. It's terrible. Queen Productions have NO right to shit on Saul Swimmer's edit of the Montreal footage when they so proudly released that HORRIBLE 2014 mess. 

Trash. It makes me sort of glad that the Earls Court twins haven't been released yet, would hate to see those shows massacred too.

As far I know, the first night on Rainbow was screened in 2011 on the Stormtroopers in Stilettos exhibition, most likely in 40-50 mins, it had a very rough color plus the audio wasn't the best. with the legend in the top left corner "Unseen Archive Footage" The only survivors of that footage is Flick Of The Wrist and Now I'm Here.


 

And for some reason no one criticizes A Night At The Odeon 1975.

Nothing like a good old bit of internet hyperbole.

absolutely this ^

i can't believe the sensitivities of folk. people cannot imagine the absolute joy of hearing a live album release immediately following the respective tour. Live Killers (and all of it's butchering) was a joy to behold back in 1979 - an absolute fucking joy!

oh, and interesting related/unrelated fact:
The (arguably) greatest live rock album of all time was nothing of the sort. Thin Lizzy's Live & Dangerous is so overdubbed that it was joked that the only element of the recording that is actually live is the crowd noise.

back on topic, i remember seeing Rainbow 74 in the cinema early 80s (support feature to Pink Floyd The Wall) and loved every minute of it's incredible half-hr showing.

Thanks for your input, TQ, Brenski and LF. I mostly agree with your sentiments; on the whole, I don't regard Live Killers so highly but it does have it's moments of greatness, i.e. Spread Your Wings, Let Me Entertain You.

Ted

My favorite is the March concert at the Rainbow Theatre. It probably sounds the most believable compared to the November show

Despite the overdubs, it still sounds a hundred times better😂

if it's indeed true that they have both november nights on video/audio, the mashup release is slightly disappointing.
I suppose the ship has sailed for a new version where both gigs are included.

Despite technical issues on the first night (how severe?) they should put it out for historical purpose.

From what we know, there were atleast two power cuts during Liar. One that occurs shortly before the documentary clip, and then the one that happens during it.

There's likely a lot more though.

I'm bummed they left out these two songs. Why can't the March show be complete?! Is it such a problem to release it as a whole?