Brian's quote: „He had a wonderful touch on the piano, Freddie. Really he didn’t think he did, you know? He was very depricating about his piano playing and in later years really didn’t do any of it. He played less and less piano, because he wanted to run around and deliver it to the audience, which he did so magnificently. He didn’t have the classical range, but he could play what came from him, inside him, like nobody else -with incredible rhythm, incredible passion and feeling.”
Brian once said Freddie played the piano like a drummer, he was like a metronome, he had extreme precision, also said he played from his heart. Freddie studied classical piano up to level 5 in India at bordering school when he was about 8 years old, his hand placement looks odd but it works for him. All the members could play multiple instruments. John's bass abilities were fantastic and worked so well with Roger and Freddie, they were lucky to have him. Great reaction.
I totally enjoy this song, the guitar licks, Freddie on piano and the hard hitting lyrics that definitely seem pointed at the music industry but more precisely aimed at their management who were stealing from the band while pushing them on a very unrealistic schedule of 9 months touring then three months in the studio: repeat...yet leaving the band flat broke in a state of bankruptcy. While the band members were making hardly any money and still living in the tiny apartments they were living in before they made their successful albums and had successful tours, their manager bought himself a new Rolls Royce. This was a pre-song for Death On Two Legs, both written by Freddie who was far less than happy with their management at the time.
Freddie had a very unconventional way of playing the piano. He played more like pounding the keys like he was trying to really get the point across. Thanks for doing this concert! Queen live was a whole different beast than studio versions most of the time.
I'd say he was 'pounding' to get above the guitar, May said he had an amazing touch on the piano, something you'll only hear on the studio albums (where it would be heard), 'You take my Breath Away' been a prime example of his 'touch'.
I love this song. It was the B side of their hit killer Queen. The end of the song is used on Brighton Rock on the album and not flick of the wrist which flows straight to lily of the valley The next is a medley of 4 songs in the lap of the Gods, killer queen, March of the black Queen and bring back that Leroy brown
I am pianist (more on the jazz side) and learned a lot of my piano playing from working out Queen/Stevie Wonder tunes back in the 80s. My favourite piano playing by Queen is either on Take My Breath Away (studio) or Lap of The Gods (studio)... so to hear Queen do Lap of the Gods live at the Rainbow was a real treat! I also love his work on Death on Two Legs...
About his technique, in the documentary "Lover of Life", they track down his piano teacher from boarding school in India. When they showed her video of Freddie performing, she called him out for that very thing. Heavy handed she called it. I find it mesmerising watching his hands at the break down, it looks like a looped animation.
This song is a stab at a former manager whom Freddie (and the rest of the band) felt had seriously wronged them. The lyrics are quite hilarious when you consider that they had entered a predatory contract with then-current manager Norman Sheffield, who was also the receiver of the hate letter in “Death on Two Legs”. The album "Sheer Heart Attack" noticeably shifts away from the progressive rock themes of its predecessors, and has been categorized as hard rock and glam rock. It is described as an important transition album because it showcased what the band would soon become while giving a nod to their hard-rock past. Freddie wrote "Flick of the Wrist" during one of Brian's illness-induced absences. After completing their second album, Queen embarked on their Queen II Tour as a support act for Mott the Hoople for their first American tour. At the climax of the tour in Boston, Brian became deathly ill with hepatitis, possibly from the use of a contaminated needle during vaccinations the group received before traveling to Australia. Queen immediately left the tour to take Brian home where he was hospitalized. In June, the band gathered together at Trident Studios to start rehearsing material for the new album (Sheer Heart Attack). At the beginning of July, Brian was well enough to join them for rehearsals. At the start of August, Brian began to feel unwell again so he went to a specialist clinic on 2 August. There he collapsed as a result of a duodenal ulcer and would be operated on the following day. He was discharged from the hospital soon after so he could recover at home During Brian's absences, John played both his bass guitar and the lead guitar on several tracks so they could continue working (i.e. Killer Queen). The band purposely left space on each track to include Brian's guitar solo when he was able to return to work.
John occasionally sang in concerts. Sometimes his microphone would be off. In some occasions you can hear him clearly, as it is the case in some moments in this concert.
Thanks, Justin! This was, IMHO, the original "diss" song that Freddie wrote.. I know more people are aware of "Death on Two Legs" from the later album... but I think the lesson remains: Don't piss off Freddie... lol.. appreciate your listen!
I'm getting really annoyed with the film crew. They're putting all the attention on Freddie and Brian. As a bass player I want to see more of John and giving the fact that Roger always provided the majority of the backing vocals he should have had much more screen time. They'd better pay more attention of him during In The Lap Of The Gods when he's hitting those high notes.
Unfortunately John didn't like the attention, he rarely ventured forward, except towards the end of the concerts when he had a few drinks then he got more lively 🤣
@@Bestintheland4 I wouldn't really say John had mental problems, but a person who was extremely shy and he had bouts of depression, but so did Brian. John probably would have quit the band in the early 80s, he was growing wary of being away from his family, but his loyalty to Freddie was probably why he stayed, but when Freddie died, that was it for him.
I have to say Queen is one of the best live performance bands ever IMO. All are amazing musicians. Freddie arguably the best front man ever. That being said, John and Brian are two of the most boring people to watch on stage.
I am pretty sure they understood that very very well, that is why they were happy to just let Freddie have all of the lime light. But Brian has improved over the years, he has more stage presence then Adam Lambert these days.
Brian's quote: „He had a wonderful touch on the piano, Freddie. Really he didn’t think he did, you know? He was very depricating about his piano playing and in later years really didn’t do any of it. He played less and less piano, because he wanted to run around and deliver it to the audience, which he did so magnificently. He didn’t have the classical range, but he could play what came from him, inside him, like nobody else -with incredible rhythm, incredible passion and feeling.”
I've been a Queen fan since they started but still to this day it amazes me how Freddie was able to change his voice to suit any style of song.
Brian once said Freddie played the piano like a drummer, he was like a metronome, he had extreme precision, also said he played from his heart. Freddie studied classical piano up to level 5 in India at bordering school when he was about 8 years old, his hand placement looks odd but it works for him. All the members could play multiple instruments. John's bass abilities were fantastic and worked so well with Roger and Freddie, they were lucky to have him. Great reaction.
Great song.
For me, Flick of the Wrist was THE song on Sheer Heart Attack.
One of many best songs.
I totally enjoy this song, the guitar licks, Freddie on piano and the hard hitting lyrics that definitely seem pointed at the music industry but more precisely aimed at their management who were stealing from the band while pushing them on a very unrealistic schedule of 9 months touring then three months in the studio: repeat...yet leaving the band flat broke in a state of bankruptcy. While the band members were making hardly any money and still living in the tiny apartments they were living in before they made their successful albums and had successful tours, their manager bought himself a new Rolls Royce. This was a pre-song for Death On Two Legs, both written by Freddie who was far less than happy with their management at the time.
Freddie had a very unconventional way of playing the piano. He played more like pounding the keys like he was trying to really get the point across. Thanks for doing this concert! Queen live was a whole different beast than studio versions most of the time.
I'd say he was 'pounding' to get above the guitar, May said he had an amazing touch on the piano, something you'll only hear on the studio albums (where it would be heard), 'You take my Breath Away' been a prime example of his 'touch'.
First time hearing..pretty cool song..loved May's guitar 👍
Thanks for doing this. While I was in my rush and zeppelin cocoon, I missed all this awesome Queen music. They are definitely top of the food chain!🤘
Raw power and amazing "time shifting" ...Don't forget, this is a live performance !!!!!!
One of my favorite, a really underrated song
I love this song. It was the B side of their hit killer Queen. The end of the song is used on Brighton Rock on the album and not flick of the wrist which flows straight to lily of the valley
The next is a medley of 4 songs in the lap of the Gods, killer queen, March of the black Queen and bring back that Leroy brown
I am pianist (more on the jazz side) and learned a lot of my piano playing from working out Queen/Stevie Wonder tunes back in the 80s. My favourite piano playing by Queen is either on Take My Breath Away (studio) or Lap of The Gods (studio)... so to hear Queen do Lap of the Gods live at the Rainbow was a real treat! I also love his work on Death on Two Legs...
Great live band.....as we have all just witnessed 🤟👏
About his technique, in the documentary "Lover of Life", they track down his piano teacher from boarding school in India. When they showed her video of Freddie performing, she called him out for that very thing. Heavy handed she called it. I find it mesmerising watching his hands at the break down, it looks like a looped animation.
This song is about signing the contract with their old record label ...
This song is a stab at a former manager whom Freddie (and the rest of the band) felt had seriously wronged them. The lyrics are quite hilarious when you consider that they had entered a predatory contract with then-current manager Norman Sheffield, who was also the receiver of the hate letter in “Death on Two Legs”.
The album "Sheer Heart Attack" noticeably shifts away from the progressive rock themes of its predecessors, and has been categorized as hard rock and glam rock. It is described as an important transition album because it showcased what the band would soon become while giving a nod to their hard-rock past.
Freddie wrote "Flick of the Wrist" during one of Brian's illness-induced absences.
After completing their second album, Queen embarked on their Queen II Tour as a support act for Mott the Hoople for their first American tour. At the climax of the tour in Boston, Brian became deathly ill with hepatitis, possibly from the use of a contaminated needle during vaccinations the group received before traveling to Australia. Queen immediately left the tour to take Brian home where he was hospitalized.
In June, the band gathered together at Trident Studios to start rehearsing material for the new album (Sheer Heart Attack). At the beginning of July, Brian was well enough to join them for rehearsals. At the start of August, Brian began to feel unwell again so he went to a specialist clinic on 2 August. There he collapsed as a result of a duodenal ulcer and would be operated on the following day. He was discharged from the hospital soon after so he could recover at home
During Brian's absences, John played both his bass guitar and the lead guitar on several tracks so they could continue working (i.e. Killer Queen). The band purposely left space on each track to include Brian's guitar solo when he was able to return to work.
Amazing queen videos you are doing im likening all of it also i absolutely hope you do more concert videos of queen ❤
John occasionally sang in concerts. Sometimes his microphone would be off. In some occasions you can hear him clearly, as it is the case in some moments in this concert.
Thanks, Justin! This was, IMHO, the original "diss" song that Freddie wrote.. I know more people are aware of "Death on Two Legs" from the later album... but I think the lesson remains: Don't piss off Freddie... lol.. appreciate your listen!
🎖🏅 queen at it"s best !
Omagahh what kinda coincidence here.. Lately i always listening to this song. And now you make Flick of the Wrist reaction video
Ha, not a correct technique for the keys, but Freddie is so very double-jointed, it may have been more comfortable for him to play that way.
He's talking about Freddies killer Queen no 2
Re: Freddie’s unconventional piano playing …… yet somehow he did ok
I'm getting really annoyed with the film crew. They're putting all the attention on Freddie and Brian. As a bass player I want to see more of John and giving the fact that Roger always provided the majority of the backing vocals he should have had much more screen time. They'd better pay more attention of him during In The Lap Of The Gods when he's hitting those high notes.
Unfortunately John didn't like the attention, he rarely ventured forward, except towards the end of the concerts when he had a few drinks then he got more lively 🤣
@@deboraclark5791of course plus John suffered from some other mental issues too at the end of the day I just hope everyone enjoys queen.
@@Bestintheland4 I wouldn't really say John had mental problems, but a person who was extremely shy and he had bouts of depression, but so did Brian. John probably would have quit the band in the early 80s, he was growing wary of being away from his family, but his loyalty to Freddie was probably why he stayed, but when Freddie died, that was it for him.
Is there a bass player on
the stage? Dude gets no love at all...
His bass solo was filmed but that’s all
@yanisfadi1730 what bass solo?
@@kennethmckinney2532 in the song liar. He barely got any attention in this concert besides that
I have to say Queen is one of the best live performance bands ever IMO. All are amazing musicians. Freddie arguably the best front man ever. That being said, John and Brian are two of the most boring people to watch on stage.
Eh I mean they aren’t really that boring like when John has his solo part on lair it’s pretty entertaining!
I am pretty sure they understood that very very well, that is why they were happy to just let Freddie have all of the lime light. But Brian has improved over the years, he has more stage presence then Adam Lambert these days.