Queen Rock Montreal + Live Aid
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Artist: QueenBrand: RED Distribution
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 138 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
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DVD Review: Queen first officially released concert film gets an overdue makeover
Summary: 5 Stars
English rockers Queen have just re-released their first proper concert film We Will Rock You with a new title Queen Rock Montreal.
This DVD (and the off-shoot live album) was recorded and filmed at The Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on November 24 and 25, 1981 (approximately ten years before the death of lead singer Freddie Mercury).
The concert was directed by the late Saul Swimmer and was either Queen's seventh ot eighth attempt of filming a concert (Rainbow 1974, Hammersmith 1975, Hyde Park 1976, Earls Court 1977, Houston Summit 1977, Hammersmith 1979 were all filmed but either technical glitches or whatever caused these shows not to be released).
Audio producers Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson returned to the original 24 track analog tapes recorded and originally mixed by 80s Queen co-producer Mack with The Record Plant Mobile Truck and created brand new regular stereo (for the CD and one of the two DVD mixes)) and DTS 5.1 surround sound mixes (found on the DVD). Also, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor record a commentary track for this DVD and it is great to hear their takes on these preformances.
We kick off as the band hits the stage with the entrance music of "Intro" which sets the tone for the show. We then start off with a killer version of "We Will Rock You (fast version)" which is stunning. Next is "Let Me Entertain You" which trumps either the Jazz version or Live Killers versions. We then slow things down with the ballad "Play the Game" which is stunning. Next is possibly the best version of "Somebody to Love I ever heard, only the versions from Earls Court 1977 and Houston Summit 1977 give it a run for the money. Next is a short but simple version of "Killer Queen" which is superb before we segue into drummer Roger Taylor's classic "I'm In Love With My Car" which was just superb. Next, John Deacon's classic bass riff begins "Get Down Make Love" which is the best live version of the three now available. We then slow down again as guitarist Brian May sits at the piano for the ballad "Save Me" (which Freddie would take over for the middle of song as Brian switched to his regular Red Special guitar. Next is "Now I'm Here" which is excellent and features the famous Freddie Mercury/audience vocal duel before segueing into "Dragon Attack" which rocks and then stops cold and Freddie goes back to a reprise of Now I'm Here. The first disc ends with a nice version of Love of My Life with Freddie singing his heart out and the whole song because "Love of My Life" was not a hit in either the US or Canada so the song would be dropped from the band's 1982 US/Canadian tour.
Next is "Under Pressure" and was the only time it was played by Queen as a four piece (the track was then a new song on the US/Canadian issues of Queen's Greatest Hits album released a few weeks before) and a great version (even without keyboards which the band added a keyboard player for the rest of their touring career). Next is "Keep Yourself Alive" which has a nice impromptu jam before the track which is a spirited version. Next is Roger's Drum and Tympani Solo which shows why Roger Taylor is one of rock's best drummers. then we segue into Brian's Guitar Solo which is amazing and Brian finishes with some help from Roger's drumming. Next is a superb version of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Then we have Queen's almost speed metal take of Elvis Presley's classic "Jailhouse Rock" which is superb (this was actually performed before the final encore). Next is an excellent take on "Bohemian Rhapsody" which shows the band playing with a fire they hadn't had in awhile. We then rock out with the set closing "Tie Your Mother Down" which rocks. The first encore of "Another One Bites the Dust" is a killer version. Next is "Sheer Heart Attack' and is the best version of the track ever. We then have the final encore of the traditional "We Will Rock You" with audience participating and a stellar version of "We Are the Champions". We then have the band say farewell as God Save the Queen plays over the PA.
This 2-DVD had extras including a 1982 interview on US TV plus their classic 1985 appearance at Live Aid (and for those Queen fans who refused to buy the Live Aid DVD just for Queen now have the chance to acquire this just for Queen's set plus you get rehearsals and behind the scenes footage as well).
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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