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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2021
  • Here is my full interview with Brian May that was done in preparation for "What Makes This Song Great? QUEEN" where I broke down Bohemian Rhapsody. Check out the original video here: tinyurl.com/z9wshc5f
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  • @chinncannon
    @chinncannon Рік тому +1398

    Can you imagine Brian May telling you he watches all your UA-cam stuff? We've all been singing your praises for a long time, Rick, but that's gotta be one of the most affirming moments in your life. Couldn't agree with Brian more!

  • @ThunnusAlbacares
    @ThunnusAlbacares 2 роки тому +1814

    The big thing i like about Rick, he he knows how to shut up. He asks a great question, and then listens to the answer. not talking over the top of the interviewee. Has to be one of the best interviews I've listened too. Thank you very much for this

    • @robertmuckle2985
      @robertmuckle2985 2 роки тому +30

      I agree...one of the best interviews I've experienced. Great one Rick!!

    • @WoodyZappa1
      @WoodyZappa1 2 роки тому +49

      It's so lovely to hear Brian May speak about his music while Rick gives him a broad pasture to roam. The silence between the notes. No parallel to this style of interview.

    • @tyr3759
      @tyr3759 2 роки тому +29

      Couldn't agree more. Haven't watched television in 15 years, and i despise youtube with it's censoring, political bias and ads, but I love Rick's channel.

    • @dakotablueskies
      @dakotablueskies 2 роки тому +23

      Rick probably does an interview like he produces; lots of curiosity, respect and trust in his artist. It’s real musician to musician. Anyone else blown away when brilliant, thoughtful, techno-obsessed Brian belted out that ballsy Queen sound?

    • @frankgradus9474
      @frankgradus9474 2 роки тому +16

      Dead right about Rick's remarkable tact, insight, grasp and timing.
      By the by, imho, this video is doing pretty poorly in number of views as compared to the interviews on Rick's prime channel. It would come into its own if transferred to the prime channel. People just 'miss out' on it and it'll continue to grow veiled in secrecy each day.

  • @jimzy29
    @jimzy29 8 місяців тому +289

    I met Brian and John Deacon when I was 12 years old in 1984 outside The Gresham Hotel in Dublin after seeing them in concert. They were both such gentlemen it was amazing. I told Brian I was learning guitar and Brian shook my hand and genuinely said "Nice to meet you Jimmy. The world needs more guitar players" 39 years later I remember that moment so well 💚

    • @johnnyappleseed5029
      @johnnyappleseed5029 8 місяців тому +7

      I'm close to your age and am generally grateful cell phones weren't around in the 80's, but capturing moments like you speak ofn video is one of only two reasons I wish I woud have had a cell back then, the other being hook-ups with the ladies I would have likely made with better communication tools........

    • @jimzy29
      @jimzy29 7 місяців тому +9

      @@johnnyappleseed5029 Hi Johnny, sorry just seeing ur message here. Yeah I kinda wish there was photos/videos of the nite I met them, but they signed our tickets, my big sisters denim jacket, program etc, anything anybody handed them. Just such regular guys, it was probably the highlight of my life. August 1984, the year before Live Aid. Pretty awesome 💚

    • @jimzy29
      @jimzy29 6 місяців тому +3

      Thanks @@freeherenow52 I totally agree. 2 wonderful examples of genuine, gracious human beings/Rock Legends. The world needs more like them 💚

    • @brianstoner2799
      @brianstoner2799 6 місяців тому +5

      Britishers were raised to be gentlemen. American rockers were not. Glad you had such a once-in-a-lifetime happy experience.

    • @ggghhhbbnjjjbb2330
      @ggghhhbbnjjjbb2330 5 місяців тому +2

      @@brianstoner2799 I'm a Brit and I resent that!
      Jk - but not everyone here is mild-mannered and likeable like Brian. From what he's said about the process of building his guitar, he had a fantastic dad who mentored him through the whole thing for over a year.
      It's pretty rare I think for a father to be so committed to spending time with his kids rather than pleasuring himself in a pub or in front of a TV. I would have loved to have done that as a kid.
      I hope Brian had dozens of kids of his own and passed it on.

  • @LarryWestWeinstein
    @LarryWestWeinstein Рік тому +361

    Rick, I am Leslie West's brother. He passed two years ago and would have been 77 this October 22nd. Les asked Brian to play on one of his last albums called Unusual Suspects. Brian couldn't have been more gracious and generous. I loved this interview.

    • @JoeRivermanSongwriter
      @JoeRivermanSongwriter Рік тому +31

      Wow. Mountain ruled. God bless you and your brother.

    • @jimipalmer5041
      @jimipalmer5041 Рік тому +16

      Dude we loved your brother's playing back in the day. I'm gonna go play Nantucket Sleigh Ride right now.💖💖💖

    • @babayaga1767
      @babayaga1767 Рік тому +5

      "we want to name the band meryl streep. we think she'd be honored."
      classic. RIP

    • @Nightwing690
      @Nightwing690 Рік тому +9

      @@jimipalmer5041 Leslies tone is a benchmark all players want to one day achieve, I bought a Les Paul Jr. just because of his performance of Southbound Train at Woodstock.

    • @theyommer
      @theyommer Рік тому +5

      Larry, it turns out your brother and I share the same birthday. I'm a little younger and as a piano player, the music of Mountain wasn't in my repertoire during my formidable years but that didn't stop me from learning of Leslie's immense talents from listening to him on the Stern show over the years. I hope you and his broader family are frequently reminded of the joy and memories that he gave to countless people.

  • @hambonus9668
    @hambonus9668 2 роки тому +578

    Brian May said it best:
    “…you’re amazing, you’re scarily good.”
    He is dead on accurate!

    • @craigusselman546
      @craigusselman546 2 роки тому +25

      Rick is one of the best musicians ive seen and guitarists hes right up there.

    • @magneto7930
      @magneto7930 2 роки тому +22

      Seriously, you couldn't get a better compliment than that!

    • @rv6amark
      @rv6amark 2 роки тому +25

      I loved Brian May's last comment, "And the Beat-o goes on." Such a wonderfully gentle discussion between to extremely talented musicians.

    • @aldito7586
      @aldito7586 2 роки тому +2

      That's right on accurate !!!

  • @tlevans62
    @tlevans62 2 роки тому +815

    Can you imagine that Brian May actually watches and enjoys your work and actually says he learns from your videos. The first few comments he made must have you pinching yourself. As I've said many times before, you are one of the most influential Music Teachers and Educators on the Planet. That's truly incredible, and the best thing you've ever done for music and musical education was starting your UA-cam Channel. You really are the Professor of Rock and Contemporary Modern Music. Thank You Rick.

  • @mf5202
    @mf5202 Рік тому +589

    I met Dr. May in a completely non-musical related way. He was in an astrophysics conference and I was in a molecular biology meeting on the same site and we just met in the lobby. We spoke about computational applications and he is just amazingly nice, humble and approachable.

    • @bazingacurta2567
      @bazingacurta2567 Рік тому +17

      I never understood how someone who is so successful in an area chooses to switch paths.

    • @mf5202
      @mf5202 Рік тому +95

      @@bazingacurta2567 He was an astrophysicist first. Took up music full time and then came back to science. Brilliant fellow.

    • @soupdragon151
      @soupdragon151 Рік тому +26

      @@mf5202 Aye, he always regretted not finishing his phD in anycase its not a career more a hobby now

    • @johndoe1909
      @johndoe1909 Рік тому +30

      @@soupdragon151 he actually did finish his phd. and he has consulted in the role of scientist for nasa no less.

    • @shadow102994
      @shadow102994 Рік тому +36

      I would argue that’s cooler than meeting him in a musical setting. There’s a short list of people who are so in gifted in an artistic sense AND in a scientific/mathematical sense as well.

  • @stixnfeet7818
    @stixnfeet7818 Рік тому +452

    To see such an iconic musician that gets along down the road of time and have such lack of ego, honesty and grace is just so very nice to see.
    Thank You Mr. May for your contribution to this world.

    • @soupdragon151
      @soupdragon151 Рік тому +18

      Thats Dr. May to you!

    • @mollyhall2954
      @mollyhall2954 Рік тому +11

      @@soupdragon151 And now Sir May to all of us.

    • @martinhegelius7445
      @martinhegelius7445 Рік тому +8

      @@mollyhall2954 Sorry, Sir Brian it is!

    • @Markplaysmusic
      @Markplaysmusic Рік тому +5

      All the good guys do because they're too busily engrossed in their art, it's not about fame and fortune anymore if ever. Those who are truly talented are usually the last accept that fact.

    • @mollyhall2954
      @mollyhall2954 Рік тому +6

      @@martinhegelius7445 Love you for that! I see notifications and expect awful remarks, and get them, and then a nice guy like You, is cool, and just says, "Sir Brian it is!" and restores my faith in humanity! Real life is hard enough for most of us (at least in our old age!) To be honest, I remember it being just as hard when I was a child, teenager, newlywed and middle-aged, too! Never easy for anybody, and in the last few years in America it seemed to get much meaner than it ever needed to be, for so many. Music was my escape, at age 8--The Beatles! The world around me was happier and I will always adore them for that, and Sir Brian did, too! How about you? Not how rock began for you? (For all I know, you're 18 and a new fan! A young Queen-fan friend told me, in awe, that at my age I had Lived the history of rock and roll! It's almost true! Before The Beatles I loved The Everly Brothers and Little Richard! I love Queen's stage medley of early rock!)

  • @saeedchogan8754
    @saeedchogan8754 2 роки тому +419

    There's a saying in Persian; the tree that has the most fruits stays closer to the ground! Dude is one of biggest rockstars who ever walked on earth, made arguably the biggest hit song of the century but still down to earth and warm! Man is the definition of class!

    • @donnanaples5214
      @donnanaples5214 2 роки тому +11

      Beautifully said I totally agree!

    • @amax7321
      @amax7321 2 роки тому +6

      So true!!!

    • @mooniejohnson
      @mooniejohnson 2 роки тому +9

      So true and that's a *brilliant* phrase.

    • @beback_
      @beback_ 2 роки тому +1

      I've never heard that saying lol

    • @saeedchogan8754
      @saeedchogan8754 2 роки тому +4

      @@beback_ درختی که بارش بیشتر باشه افتاده تره.

  • @TheSunseek3r
    @TheSunseek3r 2 роки тому +556

    I love how humble Brian May is. I mean, he has literally influenced millions of people. The impact of his talent is monumental yet he remains souch a nice bloke.

    • @dannygray4898
      @dannygray4898 2 роки тому +14

      Yep, and his influence was the late, great Irish guitar master Rory Gallagher. I've seen interviews in which Brian May talks about how he copied Rory.

    • @agmvcc
      @agmvcc 2 роки тому +15

      What a beautiful human being and genius musician!

    • @cobowe
      @cobowe 2 роки тому +6

      He copied his rig not his playing

    • @frenchonion4595
      @frenchonion4595 2 роки тому

      Is he related to james may ? LOL

    • @dannygray4898
      @dannygray4898 2 роки тому

      @@frenchonion4595 Judging by hair cuts, yes! LOL

  • @solarbuduk
    @solarbuduk Рік тому +264

    When I was 15 me and my sister won a competition to see Queen at Maine Road stadium in Manchester, and to meet them afterwards. I was learning guitar at the time and I asked Brian if he could give me any advice. He said, “well the only thing I can say is listen to as many different types of music as you possibly can”. Best advice ever.

    • @nomdeplume798
      @nomdeplume798 Рік тому +7

      Maine Road where the local kids would keep an eye on your car while the match was on. The canny driver would pay half up front and the other half when you got back to the car. Never a good idea to tell them to sod off. Now a housing estate.

    • @michlsilva7752
      @michlsilva7752 Рік тому +1

      @@nomdeplume798 .
      M.

    • @thegernerfam
      @thegernerfam Рік тому +1

      👍

    • @Innesb
      @Innesb 2 місяці тому +2

      That Maine Road performance was the first concert I ever went to… I was 18 years old. It was a surprise to me when Freddie started singing Tutti Frutti. I had no idea musicians performed anything other than their own music. How wonderful that you got to meet them.

    • @jimzy29
      @jimzy29 Місяць тому

      And lots of Rory Gallagher for sure :-)

  • @bigdogpete43
    @bigdogpete43 9 місяців тому +52

    My mom was a gospel singer on the radio in the 50s. Queen was the only rock band she enjoyed. She was so appreciative of their talent. She used to sing along with Freddy on the verse of Bohemian Rhapsody. It always reminds me of her and brings a tear to my eye.

    • @justinbatt3191
      @justinbatt3191 7 місяців тому

      So she lived the beginning til when.? I'm glad it brings you and your mum happy 🎉

  • @magneto7930
    @magneto7930 2 роки тому +271

    It was kind of funny when Brian said "Roger Taylor, legendary drummer from Cornwall." That was a long time Queen joke. In the early days when Queen were trying to make a name for themselves, Roger created a poster that said "Legendary Drummer from Cornwall" as part of the advertisement. The other three laughed at that for the rest of their lives!

    • @michaleenyproductions4007
      @michaleenyproductions4007 2 роки тому +3

      Happy May gives props to Rory,another master.

    • @synchromesh
      @synchromesh 2 роки тому +7

      It's funny because he's actually from Norfolk :)

    • @CelticSaint
      @CelticSaint 2 роки тому +4

      @@synchromesh But he attended ´Truro school for Boys´ (Cornwall) and played in a variety of bands whilst in the County, including many ´battle of the bands´ competitions (I know because I saw most of them live). He considered himself a Cornish lad regardless where he was born.

  • @Churd84538
    @Churd84538 2 роки тому +342

    What a genuine and good person Brian May is. He has such a positive vibe. I feel better inside after hearing him speak and obviously playing his music. He is really taken in by Rick and this channel. So cool

    • @Zebula77
      @Zebula77 2 роки тому +18

      Totally agree. I think you can hear it in his playing as well. There's a lot of warmth and humanity in the way he plays.

    • @metalguru5226
      @metalguru5226 2 роки тому +12

      He's a great man.
      " I would much rather be remembered for attempting to change the way we treat our fellow creatures."
      - Brian May

    • @Churd84538
      @Churd84538 2 роки тому +4

      @Pdpmail I agree 100% I find Rick to be very relatable. He conveys information in such a way, that even a guy like me at 51 with arthritis, who can't play anymore can learn more from him in 3 years than I did all the years playing. It's a real gift to be able to play. It's a bigger one too inspire through teaching. Rick inspires beyond his playing which says a lot.

    • @nancyhovermorton7865
      @nancyhovermorton7865 2 роки тому +1

      I'd love to be Brians' lovely, lady ,Anita.....

  • @hensmom6473
    @hensmom6473 2 місяці тому +13

    Brian May is a fabulous guitarist and he has land in Dorset UK where he planted the first of 100,000 trees to create new forests and habitats for birds & nature. THANK YOU Brian May❣️

  • @loftsound
    @loftsound Рік тому +104

    47:20. When the guitar turns up… and the full Brain May A chord rings out.. it hits us all in a way we can’t describe- other than the smile on Ricks face. That unstoppable joy when you hear that unmistakable sound that come from one man. That is the power of music that is unique to Rock music in the 20th century. At no other time before then could one man alone produce such a sound. It was about more than writing music. The smile on Ricks face is not from a brilliant musical composition. It’s just from an A chord… Bach himself could not play any one chord that could illicit such joy. That is purely a Rock trait. Truly a miracle to behold in and of itself and Brain May, with Queen, are forever part of that miracle.

    • @BrianTCarter
      @BrianTCarter Рік тому +4

      I agree. The sound alone elicits a feeling

    • @beeemm2578
      @beeemm2578 10 місяців тому +1

      Rick transforms into a kid again...lol. Just look at his face.

    • @seizethemeansproduction
      @seizethemeansproduction 10 місяців тому +3

      What a beautiful and completely true comment
      Rock and roll is positivity
      Rock and roll means well

    • @kevinkiso4579
      @kevinkiso4579 9 місяців тому

      Ah ... We all love Brian/Queen, and we know that the Bach comment is superfluous nonsense. Hearing the Red Special thru an AC30 over Zoom or Skype isn't even comparable to standing twenty feet in front of Brian, Freddie, Roger, and John in full flight.

    • @joethrelfall6370
      @joethrelfall6370 6 місяців тому

      ​@@kevinkiso4579with the treble booster of course. normal channel full up and master full up.

  • @rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830
    @rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830 2 роки тому +338

    Brian May is a genius. He is self taught. He plays guitar by ear. He created great music with the iconic band, Queen. I've been a fan since the 70's!!!

    • @genagena127
      @genagena127 2 роки тому +8

      Also look up Brian May's interview at Oxford

    • @Chatta-Ortega
      @Chatta-Ortega 2 роки тому +23

      Plus he has a PhD in Astrophysics...simply a brilliant man.

    • @__uorson
      @__uorson 2 роки тому +17

      not to mention he built his own guitar...

    • @samuelbarham8483
      @samuelbarham8483 2 роки тому +15

      He's a self-taught guitarist, but he had some training in classical music as a child -- which counts for a lot more than one might think!

    • @thegamersgalaxy2855
      @thegamersgalaxy2855 2 роки тому +2

      @@samuelbarham8483 Yeah, really. I'd write that's a MAJOR assistance as you're growing into a musician!

  • @DiegoSita
    @DiegoSita 2 роки тому +83

    When Brian May tells you you're good, you know there's nothing else you can achieve in life

    • @NoName-to5xl
      @NoName-to5xl 2 роки тому +3

      You could cure cancer tho.

    • @DiegoSita
      @DiegoSita 2 роки тому +6

      @@NoName-to5xl yeah, you could find a cure for cancer, unify relativity and quantum mechanics or perhaps find a viable way to stop climate change. But those are accomplishments more likely to be achieved by a biologist, a physicist, an engineer or a mathematician, not a music producer. So yeah, I think there's nothing else Rick could achieve :)

  • @bobtimusprime4005
    @bobtimusprime4005 2 роки тому +15

    I was fortunate to meet Dr. May in 1998 a day after seeing him perform at Rockstock '98. He had a signing at a Guitar Center one town away from me. There were hundreds in line. I was part of one of the last groups they let in. I hand him my Gibson Spirit XPL to sign and he says, "whatcha got here?"
    "Nothing as good as what you have" and he beamed this big smile and signed my guitar. Then he shakes my hand, making full eye contact with me, and thanked me. He. Thanked. Me.
    I said, "No... thank YOU! If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be playing guitar." He then gave an even bigger smile.
    It's truly a great thing in life to meet your biggest hero and for them to live up to why they are. One of the greatest moments in my life.

    • @roberthussey5552
      @roberthussey5552 8 місяців тому +1

      Finally someone else who was at that show. I remember when the previous act left I looked around and no one was at the stage. Just walked right up to the front and got to see Brian May perform 5 ft away from me. His second solo album another world had just come out and cozy Powell had very very recently died in a car accident. One moment I remember particularly well is when he said that he's been dusting off a couple of old songs which he hasn't played in a while. And here I am 5 ft away and he bangs out the beginning of fat bottom girls. I too went to guitar center in Lombard the next day but got there at 5 in the morning and was the seventh person in line. Got my picture taken with him had a great talk and he is as genuine as can be. And then I got my white pill box import CD 'too much love will kill you'signed. Great memory and glad to hear someone else shared both experiences. I've been a die-hard queen fan and I've seen Brian a total of 8 times. From the northwest suburbs of Chicago and saw him in 77 80 + 82, his back to the light at the Vic, his rockstock show, with Paul Rodgers at the horizon, and twice with Adam.

    • @bobtimusprime4005
      @bobtimusprime4005 7 місяців тому +1

      @@roberthussey5552 That's awesome! I too was right up front, about 5-8 feet left of center stage. The previous band was Monster Magnet and we got there with about 2 songs left in their set. Then when they finished, I was shocked how many just walked away and we went right up front. When I first found out Sir Brian was not on the main stage, I was pissed at the disrespect. BUT... was grateful when I got to be that close for the show. It was truly an amazing weekend.

  • @Christian_Martel
    @Christian_Martel 6 місяців тому +57

    It’s such a heart warming conversation about two guys passionate about music. Loved it!

  • @kevincowart362
    @kevincowart362 2 роки тому +213

    Hearing Brian talk about struggling with depression moved me to tears. To know one of the most accomplished humans ever to have lived fought depression and is so honest about it really lifts me up.

  • @GutekZ
    @GutekZ 2 роки тому +189

    Rick is the best ambassador music could ever dream to have. From Joe Shmoe to Brian May, everybody can take something from his analysis. Because his enthusiasm and love for the music is genuine. It comes from the heart. I have followed Rick for a couple years now and I’m immensely proud of him and so happy that all of us have him in our lives. Rick is a love letter to music, personified. Thank you, Rick!

    • @dr.juerdotitsgo5119
      @dr.juerdotitsgo5119 2 роки тому +2

      Yes! Just wish he had a little more love for reggae, hair metal and electronica, then he will be perfect.

    • @dr.juerdotitsgo5119
      @dr.juerdotitsgo5119 2 роки тому +3

      Oh, and country music.

  • @Jeff_H_the_Guitarist
    @Jeff_H_the_Guitarist Рік тому +60

    Brian May is so charming. Sharing the story of the tuning issue on the end of Rhapsody on Rick’s show was just gold. This interview mist’ve made Rick’s day/week/year.

  • @brunomoscon8899
    @brunomoscon8899 Рік тому +32

    It’s crazy how humble Brian is, the guy is an absolute genius! You can tell that the success didn’t get to his head at all.

  • @fabiopatelli7391
    @fabiopatelli7391 2 роки тому +42

    15 years ago if you wanted the same content you had to stay late at night and watch it on a TV program (IF they would have done that…) full of ads and on a tight time pace so the question would have been always the same. Or you could have bought a dvd. Now, 2021, all these stuffs are free and at a such high intellectual quality level that makes you be thankful to live in this period. Thank you Rick and thanks to the people who support your channel. 🙏🏼

  • @loganirvine3700
    @loganirvine3700 2 роки тому +123

    Man, I can't even begin to imagine how it must feel to have an icon such as Brian May tell you that he loves your material and compliment you on your playing capabilities... the biggest congratulations to you Rick. Thank you, as always, for everything you do for us.

    • @onamemmet
      @onamemmet 2 роки тому +3

      And I love Rick's face while Brian starts playing classic Queen riffs TO HIM! Like a kid in a candy store. Two brilliant musical minds.

  • @TVC15ohoh
    @TVC15ohoh 2 місяці тому +11

    Absolutely MARVELOUS interview. Probably my favorite Beato interview. I officially LOVE Brian May. What a GREAT yet utterly humble guy. Just breathtaking.

  • @FT-64
    @FT-64 Рік тому +19

    Dr. May is an absolute genius, both as a musician and a human being. This interview brings a smile, hearing how he worked with the rest of Queen to create their magic, and how much he appreciates the combination of the tech and the people they had at the time. Incredible!

  • @w13rdguy
    @w13rdguy 2 роки тому +216

    Thanks, Rick. Only so many people could do a proper interview on Brian. He's just such a deep guy, and deserving of more than an "ordinary" list of prepared questions 👍🏻☘️

  • @josephbowles4995
    @josephbowles4995 7 місяців тому +22

    Man I love just listening to Brian. I can listen to him talk and tell stories for hours and hours and hours so incredible.

  • @r.a.contrerasma8578
    @r.a.contrerasma8578 8 місяців тому +20

    Dr. May is such a legend and yet so humble. Interview gold!!

  • @stenis999
    @stenis999 2 роки тому +166

    This is the best interview I've ever seen with a musician! Absolutely love it. Brian May is a legend and so are you! Nobody else I've encountered could ever get an interview like this. What a lovely, humble and great man. And the way you "do" your interviews gives them every little play they need. No interruptions. Both of you just enjoying yourselves... and respecting each other! Damn, he seems to be as much of a fan of you and your youtube channels as you are of him. Well... I'm a fan of both of you! Thank you so very much for this.

    • @fifovelazquez
      @fifovelazquez 2 роки тому +1

      you should see the one he did with Sting and Dominic Miller

  • @debvalle7466
    @debvalle7466 2 роки тому +65

    I love that Brian goes down Beato YT wormholes at 3am! That’s what I do 😄
    What wonderful, well-deserved compliments he laid on you, Rick! You’re the rock star to the rock stars!!! 🎉💐🎸

    • @brianmay9852
      @brianmay9852 2 роки тому +1

      thanks for your love and support all through this times❤❤❤❤

  • @jimipalmer5041
    @jimipalmer5041 Рік тому +25

    Brian is sooo cool, and quite humble as well, not to mention his scientific achievements. Plus, he loves Rory Gallagher! 👍🎶💖

  • @davidperez909
    @davidperez909 7 місяців тому +19

    Absolutely wonderful interview. Dr. May is an absolute gentleman and so passionate about his art.

  • @tsho5934
    @tsho5934 2 роки тому +86

    This may be the best interview of Brian May that I have ever seen - the warmth and respect of both Brian and Rick comes through...and its not just the standard questions - I felt that Rick was really reaching for new insights, and he is smart enough and experienced enough to get them. Kudos Rick!

    • @brianrussell7691
      @brianrussell7691 2 роки тому +1

      Yep, an epic interview. It plays, as if were in someone’s living room or den. Awesome gentlemen.

    • @marceloabelenda
      @marceloabelenda 2 роки тому +1

      You will enjoy even more the one with Rick Wickman!

  • @jppagetoo
    @jppagetoo 2 роки тому +53

    Brian has a lot of respect for you Rick. I have never heard him talk so deeply about some things before. He was straight with you because he trusted you. It is rare to get such an unguarded conversation.

    • @RogerBarraud
      @RogerBarraud 2 роки тому +2

      He knows he's not wasting his breath, time or mental effort on Rick, because he knows how insightful Rick is.
      Great to see and hear the rapport between them.

    • @rtbarnes4893
      @rtbarnes4893 2 роки тому +1

      Yep, well done., RIck!..

  • @aiturran
    @aiturran Рік тому +13

    You can watch Rick enjoy this in his non verbal comm. He's just happy, enjoying, smiling and fanboying to Brian May. What an intelligent, humble and brilliant human and musician.

  • @gerijones3038
    @gerijones3038 Рік тому +11

    Brian May is like an old friend that you bump into every so often. An amazing human being. For me QUEEN were childhood friends that I spent a lot of time with. Great interview between two very talented men - thanks Rick :)

  • @maryross8903
    @maryross8903 2 роки тому +30

    Could Brian May be more lovely? Talented? Brilliant? Humble? Great interview Rick! It looks like you have a new best friend!❤️🤘

  • @Rockingoodman
    @Rockingoodman 2 роки тому +52

    Yeah. Having Brian May call you or as a peer, wow. He clearly stated that he admired your work and is flattered that you admire his.
    The interview is on a different level than of he thought of you as media or press. This is a conversation with someone who understands your mission.
    Thank you again for that mission

  • @user-hn2wc3fy7y
    @user-hn2wc3fy7y Рік тому +20

    Beautiful to see someone as big as Brian who says he watches and shows that he actually watches and in what capacity. Not to mention how genuinely he feels about Rick’s analysis. Awesome interview.

  • @kennethlambert
    @kennethlambert 7 місяців тому +11

    one of your greatest interviews, but that is Brian, straight up, honest and not an ego maniac. lol

  • @digviano77
    @digviano77 2 роки тому +55

    Amazing! For me, watching Rick SMILE all through this interview, is a clear example of someone realizing a lifelong dream. This makes me really happy for him. Artists are lucky to have you interview them, Rick. Congratulations! Happy to watch all of this unveil in real time.

  • @swingset1969
    @swingset1969 2 роки тому +97

    Imagine having Brian May tell you he's in awe of your guitar playing. I'd have that on a constant loop. It would be my ringtone. I'd frame it and kiss it when I came home. I'd have t-shirts with that printed on it, and I'd make all my friends wear them. Great interview Rick, and a huge Brian may fan here who will never hear that compliment personally. Lol.

  • @anngallifrey
    @anngallifrey Рік тому +17

    Great conversation! Brian May is a gem. Such a nice guy. And so knowledgeable. Always so kind to credit Rory Gallagher --- the greatest guitar player you've never heard of.

  • @dylanmenzies3973
    @dylanmenzies3973 5 місяців тому +9

    I love Brians complete dedication to details of sound and custom equipment, a real scientist and artist combined.

  • @BrazilDan1
    @BrazilDan1 2 роки тому +156

    When THE Brian May comes and says: "you are a phenomenal guitar player" (and sounds sincere), that's it man, you've done it! Bask in your glory, Mr. Beato! :)

    • @mrsuns10
      @mrsuns10 2 роки тому +12

      Yeah I can’t think of a higher compliment than thag

    • @1957DLT
      @1957DLT 2 роки тому +12

      That old saying: "You should never meet your idol".
      Brian May and Rick Beato: "Here, hold my beer."

    • @fasteddie389
      @fasteddie389 2 роки тому

      12:40 Yeah, totally agree.

  • @kathyscoppettuolo7168
    @kathyscoppettuolo7168 2 роки тому +75

    So happy to see Brian doing this interview with Rick, who is probably the best organic promoter of music!

  • @mitchellrosen1890
    @mitchellrosen1890 8 місяців тому +8

    This is, by far, one of the best things I've seen in a very long time. Thank you both.

  • @PaulA-ji7jh
    @PaulA-ji7jh 9 місяців тому +12

    Rick will probably never see this comment because this interview was made a while ago, but how amazing an interviewer he is !!! His questions are so pertinent and unique, perceptive and incisive. And his knowledge of music, the guitar, recording techniques is out of this world good !! What he got out of Brian, who himself is such an amazing guy, is very special. These two are having such an marvelous discussion. Thank you Rick, you’re a master !!! Paul

    • @southpawlibranine3511
      @southpawlibranine3511 8 місяців тому

      Ric deadbeat-o. Quite possibly the most annoying know it all on UA-cam

  • @eldergeektromeo9868
    @eldergeektromeo9868 2 роки тому +73

    Another home run, Rick! I am convinced there is absolutely not a better interviewer currently than yourself! You know and love the music, and you know what to ask and when! Thank You, and Bravo!

    • @ElevenBravo
      @ElevenBravo 2 роки тому +1

      In addition to great interrogative questions, Rick knows when to not say anything, interject, etc... let the person talk unfettered.

  • @MobiusBandwidth
    @MobiusBandwidth 2 роки тому +166

    when Brian May, rock god, easily one of the five most important guitarists ever, and noted Astrophysicist, tells you he's learned something from YOU, uh, there's really no up to go. congrats Rick, the "beat-o" goes on Beato. this was awesome, and like the companion video, an important historical document people will cherish for decades, and hopefully centuries.

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion 2 роки тому +5

      Hell fuckin'yeah millennium

    • @SilentAttackTV
      @SilentAttackTV 2 роки тому

      timestamp?

    • @NoName-to5xl
      @NoName-to5xl 2 роки тому +2

      He's fucked, how is he gonna top this?

    • @wingsounds13
      @wingsounds13 2 роки тому +1

      @@NoName-to5xl he doesn't have to top it, he'll just go on doing what he does - which is the only response he could have to this incredible release.

    • @melvynobrien6193
      @melvynobrien6193 2 роки тому

      One of the five most important? FUCKING NONSENSE.

  • @djlehara
    @djlehara Рік тому +4

    Exactly what Patrick said. The thing that makes any journalist or TV show host or any interviewer GREAT, is the ability to ask a pertinent question, and gather an incredible response, by simply listening and making eye contact. BRILLIANT.

  • @jimchatterton6836
    @jimchatterton6836 5 місяців тому +13

    Only just watched this video ..I didn't want it to end!..an utter joy to listen..thank you for doing what you do Rick!👏

  • @buckybeen1
    @buckybeen1 2 роки тому +31

    You can tell Brian really enjoys answering questions he hasn't been asked a million times.

  • @lechefmusic
    @lechefmusic 2 роки тому +90

    One of the best artist interviews I have ever seen. Ricks positivity and appriciation is just great. Same as Brians humbleness and openess. Love Ricks smile, when Brian plays his AC-30. Little boys dream came through. Greeeeat video. Love it!

  • @redrock1963
    @redrock1963 11 місяців тому +6

    I love Brian May's open and generous approach to the interview and I love Rick's excitement and glee talking with him.

  • @coreywhitacre6581
    @coreywhitacre6581 Рік тому +10

    Fantastic interview! Brian May seems like the the kindest and sweetest rock star ever.

  • @benjamineer3045
    @benjamineer3045 2 роки тому +66

    Brian is so humble... it almost hurts, this man has been the one of the biggest bands on earth, played on some of the biggest tracks ever ( and you could stop here, but you shouldnt)... is generally regarded as one of the best guitar sounds ever and leaving music aside he has a degree in astrophyisics .. (wait not just a a degree .... a bloody PhD). He is a Commander of the British Empire (which does not exist anymore but still). He is to this day an activists for animal life in Britain and the rest of world.... and yet he is so super humble and adorable that it almost hurts. If you want to have goals in your life try to be 10% of Brian May and you have done more than enough

    • @dianecourtney2724
      @dianecourtney2724 2 роки тому +7

      Love your comment… all four guys in Queen were nice guys who just happened to be geniuses.

    • @johnbaxter533
      @johnbaxter533 2 роки тому +7

      Most over-qualified member of a rock and roll band ever. PhD in astrophysics, that is what we common folks in Texas call a rocket scientist. Rocket scientists just happen to be amongst the most brilliant individuals on the planet.
      Growing up a queen fan makes it seriously difficult to appreciate a number of really astounding guitar gods. To me, he really stood out and is in a league of his own. The ultimate guitar hero.
      Listen to "All dead, All dead" or "In only seven days" and realize those sounds you hear are guitars, LAYERS of them, 15 or 20 guitars. No one else dared to try such a thing.

    • @benjamineer3045
      @benjamineer3045 2 роки тому +5

      @@johnbaxter533 and you can even go one step further, not only did he have a truly iconic sounds and is great and tasteful player with a superbe sense for harmony... he bloody build his instrument himself from stuff he had left over at home. A absolutely inspiring person.

    • @Frankincensedjb123
      @Frankincensedjb123 2 роки тому

      Gesh, settle down

    • @scoutrenegade6761
      @scoutrenegade6761 2 роки тому +1

      Don't forget, he also built the guitar he used for all the Queen songs... Pretty cool!

  • @bartley3742
    @bartley3742 2 роки тому +57

    Rick, this is the ultimate. Unless you can snag an interview with Freddie or Lennon, this is the ultimate. You look like you're in heaven. Thank you for this.

  • @DRRwine
    @DRRwine Рік тому +21

    This IS THE BEST interview ever. When I need comfort, I listen to this. I hear mutual admiration and respect, great art, technical craft, and personal closeness, all of which tell me how special this hour is. Thanks for making this happen, Rick! And above all, thanks for sharing it!

    • @beenderedonedat
      @beenderedonedat Рік тому +1

      Checkout his interview with Steve Jones, you might like it

    • @DRRwine
      @DRRwine 10 місяців тому

      one MILLION views

  • @sarkirverciyan
    @sarkirverciyan 11 місяців тому +13

    Hey Rick! I'm teaching music theory, harmonie, orchestration,composition, counterpoint etc in an universitiy for 20 years now, also made 4 albums about 60 songs with my band in Turkey. I played so many records with the other musicians, bands.. Yet I'm learning sooo many things from you and musicians guesting to your channels. Thank you very much man. Greetings from Turkey. You are the best.

  • @edzielinski
    @edzielinski 2 роки тому +68

    Brilliant. It's thrilling to hear about these gritty details, behind the music, the stories, the technical nuances. You know it's good when you're 58 minutes in and you still can't get enough. Thanks Rick! Thanks Brian! Peace to John Deacon and Roger Taylor, and our late friend Freddie Mercury.

    • @roverwaters3875
      @roverwaters3875 2 роки тому

      Did you understand who wrote the guitar solo?

  • @andreakormosnekacso4804
    @andreakormosnekacso4804 2 роки тому +20

    This interview confirmed my idea that Queen members were real pioneers in recordings. Thank you for talking to Sir Brian who has been remained such a kind person as he was many years ago.

  • @Tom-xp7dl
    @Tom-xp7dl 2 місяці тому +3

    Brian May is one of the greatest people to sit and listen to. What a guy.

  • @RickyConnelley
    @RickyConnelley Рік тому +14

    So cool to see such mutual respect as musicians, with no ego involved. Absolutely amazing interview. Legendary!

  • @herseem
    @herseem 2 роки тому +32

    Rick, I can imagine it being quite emotional to have one of your heroes praise your work as soon as you start talking to them, but you deserve it

  • @DizGuys1
    @DizGuys1 2 роки тому +65

    What a fantastic chat, I don't want to call it an interview, it could easily be Rick and Brian in a pub chatting about guitars, strings, harmonics, tape and carrying on until closing time.
    Please Bri and Rick make this a series. I'd love to hear Queen II talked about (I didn't want to say dissect) so much was going on in that album, Ogre Battle, Fairy Feller, White Queen etc. One chat a month on a different album would be fantastic, get Roger in too to talk about drums, Queen always had the biggest most bombastic drum sounds live or studio.
    Major props to you Rick for this, and thank you Brian for all of it, seeing the Deacy in the flesh was fascinating.

    • @Daniela_Germany
      @Daniela_Germany 2 роки тому +6

      Oh yeah, Queen II, my favorite album! Also, I heard Brian say in an interview it was his favorite album.

    • @jonforfar7809
      @jonforfar7809 2 роки тому +4

      Queen II is my favourite album from Queen - If you are going to do a one of Brian's songs I vote for 'Father to son"

    • @stevelacker358
      @stevelacker358 2 роки тому +2

      A very overlooked album, and also my favorite. It’s astounding as it exists, but I always think how it might have been with 10 years’ more advanced recording technology.

  • @kendallneason3645
    @kendallneason3645 Рік тому +15

    Wow! I love this interview. It really shows the energy and perfectionism of Queen. Fascinating.

  • @scapegoatiscariot2767
    @scapegoatiscariot2767 Рік тому +9

    Dr. May was always among my favorite guitarists. I'm glad to know that he's a good guy and not some ass.
    Absolutely wonderful interview Mr. Beato.
    👍

    • @peteanderson4395
      @peteanderson4395 8 місяців тому +1

      When Richie Blackmore's only criticism of a fellow guitarist is that he's too tall like he did about May....he must be a top bloke!!!!

  •  2 роки тому +40

    Dr. Brian May just looks like a really nice guy. Rick teaches me so much with every video. Thank you!

  • @B0K1T0
    @B0K1T0 2 роки тому +38

    "it's 3AM and I check out what Rick's been doing and an hour later I'm still strolling through your stuff".. well at least I got one thing in common with this legend 🤣

  • @atquinn1975
    @atquinn1975 Рік тому +15

    Brian May's an international treasure and I'd argue he has the single most iconic electric guitar ever. Great interview!

    • @gedofgont1006
      @gedofgont1006 3 місяці тому

      A knitting needle whammy bar!
      Only a genius like Brian could think of such a thing.

  • @clydeg4274
    @clydeg4274 Рік тому +13

    Brian is such a legend and seems like such an incredibly nice and down to earth dude

  • @chrishyde1216
    @chrishyde1216 2 роки тому +42

    I don't think I've ever seen an interview like this. It is partly about Brian being modest, open and down to earth, but very much about the unique position that Rick has in music which Brian completely gets. Fabulous interview.

    • @brianmay0000
      @brianmay0000 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for the love and support❤❤❤ .May God continue to bless you ✌✌

  • @petehernandez1476
    @petehernandez1476 2 роки тому +39

    Rick, I think Brian just KNIGHTED you!
    And he's absolutely so right (about everything, of course - but especially his reaction to your analysis of Comfortably Numb). I had just recently taken a Basic Improvisation class and we had discussed the use of scale tones and chord tones within progressions. And I think it was the same week, your video on Comfortably Numb came out and, lo and behold, there it is - the discussion of Gilmour's use of chord tones in that guitar solo. So much about that video was truly epic and easily one of my favorite videos you've ever put out. Your series NEEDS to win some sort of major award or accolade. I always learn "something" from any one of your videos - even if I've already seen it. And if Brian May walks away from any one of your videos having LEARNED something (this guy's an astrophysicist, for cryin' out loud) then you KNOW you're doing something right! Cheers, Rick. Keep swingin'! -p

    • @caseymoe816
      @caseymoe816 2 роки тому +3

      So totally agree with you... and I’m not even a musician. I love music and I am slightly younger than Rick, but I have a huge appreciation for all these songs I grew up with and played over and over on my turntable.
      I actually discovered Rick on Twitter of all things. I loved and followed Anthony Bourdain and a year after his death there was all this appreciation for what that man contributed to the world through food, and somebody mentioned Rick. They said Rick was “the Anthony Bourdain of music,” so I watched one episode of WMTSG and I was absolutely hooked. Rick brings the same insight and passion for music that Anthony brought to food. Love it.

  • @FrankCastleThePunisher666
    @FrankCastleThePunisher666 2 місяці тому +2

    An in person interview is needed 😁
    All other interviews are always the same questions, so it would be such a breath of fresh air with you.

  • @guilhordas
    @guilhordas Рік тому +46

    the humility of this man is unbelievable. even having made such extraordinary masterpieces that left such a profound mark on humanity. He seems no aware of his importance.

    • @markpalmer8083
      @markpalmer8083 Рік тому +4

      He's a Doctor of Astrophysics. He knows his insignificance in the Universe.

    • @beeemm2578
      @beeemm2578 10 місяців тому +2

      Any real musician is still a fan and SHOULD have humility, like Brian does. This man's work is stamped on humanity as you've said,, and here he is name dropping old school heroes and heaping absolute truths when talking about Rick. Watch a Yngwie Malmsteen interview once. What an asshole. Brian May has affected music 10000x over what Yngwie has, yet talks like a fan, instead of 'I,I,me,me' bullshit. And if anyone could do that, its one Sir Brian Harold May, yet he remains salt of the earth. What a legend in our own time.

  • @relevantbrother8964
    @relevantbrother8964 2 роки тому +19

    Brian is such a gentleman, old school, brilliant rock legend. So down to earth.

  • @amitychief3061
    @amitychief3061 2 роки тому +78

    The more interviews I see with Brian May, the more I like him. Also, he always talks about and gives credit to Rory Gallagher for giving him his sound. You can tell Brian is such a brilliant guy, but humble as well.

    • @metalguru5226
      @metalguru5226 2 роки тому +6

      He's brilliant.
      "I would much rather be remembered for attempting to change the way we treat our fellow creatures." - Brian May.

    • @DashboardDivas
      @DashboardDivas 2 роки тому +2

      I'm sleeping down at the laundromat!

  • @marcwalker9610
    @marcwalker9610 Рік тому +10

    Rick, you so outdid yourself on this interview 👏
    A HUGE thank you to Brian May!
    This has been such a captivating treat🎶

  • @SilentGloves
    @SilentGloves Рік тому +4

    The grin on Rick's face when Brian plays is the purest thing ever. :D

  • @michaelkatselos4296
    @michaelkatselos4296 2 роки тому +95

    I'm convinced that Brian May as influenced most if not all rock guitarists out there in some way. He doesn't get the accolades of Page, Clapton, Van Halen and Hendrix but he's definitely in all of us, even if it's subliminal due to his longevity, innovation and extensive body of work.

    • @gcsoulsurfer
      @gcsoulsurfer Рік тому +4

      Totally agree !

    • @jonathanhardy9142
      @jonathanhardy9142 Рік тому +2

      As far as rock guitar influence can be measured, the zenith to me is to be named in the list of instant 'air guitar' masters, & May is right up there with all the rest. The solo in 'We will rock you', the breakout riff in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' plus pretty much all the rest of his guitar work in their tunes. Incredible

  • @palfrensis
    @palfrensis 2 роки тому +24

    The love and respect he has for Freddie is very touching.

  • @souio
    @souio Рік тому +16

    Imagine the honor of having Brian May literally fanboying over you. It feels like Brian was actually more honored to do the interview than Rick was to have Brian come on!

  • @cathalsurfs
    @cathalsurfs Рік тому +8

    At around 17:30, Brian mentions the genius and legend Rory Gallagher! Possibly the greatest rock guitarist of our time and a great fiddle player to boot (being born in the County Donegal and growing up in the Rebel County of Cork, Ireland). Rick - please do a show on Rory!!!

  • @karlgolden
    @karlgolden 2 роки тому +509

    How did I miss this?! Incredible video 😍😍 Brian is such a lovely person and of course incredible musician 🔥🔥🔥

    • @katherinequann7190
      @katherinequann7190 2 роки тому +1

      You didn't miss it; this interview just occurred this past week.

    • @davideaston6944
      @davideaston6944 2 роки тому +7

      Considering his ability and education, he sure acts humble, doesn't he? Pretty cool...

    • @centaurus5676
      @centaurus5676 2 роки тому +3

      You would have only missed it, if it had been deleted!

    • @NeilLewis77
      @NeilLewis77 2 роки тому +1

      I love Brian Mays guitar playing and he always seems a nice guy, but......
      I hate being the kill joy, party pooper, who brings people down with an inconvenient truth, but.....
      When we banned the horrible cruel brutal "sport" of fox hunting in the UK, Brian Mays son was one of the people that stormed parliament in protest and demand his right to get packs of dogs to kill fox's while he trotted after on horse back.
      Fox hunting is well known as the sort of thing only the very rich and very cruel would take part in and I detest anyone that endorses it.
      I've never seen Brian asked on his thoughts about the subject but I always have this nagging feeling that Brian is the sort of very rich old white man that looks down his nose at the poor.
      His son's actions remind me of the phrase "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree".
      Like I say I have huge respect for May as a musician and since I've never met him it would be wrong of me to slag him off too much.
      I hope I'm wrong about him and I hope one day I will see an interviewer ask him about his opinions on fox hunting and the terrible behavior of the toffs involved. Like his son.
      With that being said, I'm just a UA-cam comment and will always bang my head to rapsody. So I probably should just stfu.

    • @electricaardvark
      @electricaardvark 2 роки тому +12

      I think that you may have him confused with someone else! (Possibly Bryan Ferry's son?) Brian is a massive Animal Rights activist, very much against both Fox Hunting and Badger Baiting... He's been vegetarian for years, and I believe is now vegan. So I can't imagine that his kids will have been brought up to be pro-fox hunting!

  • @marksturge9505
    @marksturge9505 2 роки тому +87

    I'm glad Brian brought up "You Take My Breath Away" from A Day at the Races. It is truly an absolute masterpiece. Highly underrated Queen track.

    • @hermanhelmich
      @hermanhelmich 2 роки тому +4

      Hell yeah!!

    • @toomuchtoofast4533
      @toomuchtoofast4533 2 роки тому +5

      That was one of my faves

    • @robphilpott43
      @robphilpott43 2 роки тому +5

      100 percent. The guitar orchestration in the middle is gorgeous and so right for the song. And then there’s Freddie’s voice, beautiful piano playing and all those multi-tracked harmonies. Come to think of it, everything!

    • @neiljones1938
      @neiljones1938 Рік тому +2

      I was around in the 1970s listening to Queen in real time. Those albums were extremely popular. Nice to see a younger generation enjoying it now.

    • @charliekane135
      @charliekane135 Рік тому +2

      It's one of my favourite Queen songs, along with 'White Queen'.

  • @charliemcgrain
    @charliemcgrain 8 місяців тому +18

    I do not know when I spent a more valuable and magical hour. Thank you Rick. Brian May is such wonderful musician and person. Spending time with you both has been the highlight of my week. It is so valuable, it is precious to have as a recording of this wonderful conversation. You ask the best questions and you never interrupt. We all know Brian is just an amazing talent but getting to be a fly on the wall with this conversation actually gives me hope for humanity. Thank you.

  • @NigelCharlesworth
    @NigelCharlesworth 2 місяці тому +2

    I love the fact that Rick can't stop smiling. Clearly enjoys his work!

  • @originaljazzminors4326
    @originaljazzminors4326 2 роки тому +6

    Sometime in the mid 1990's I was playing upright electric bass in a trad jazz band in the New Orleans section of Disneyland. The crowd was several layers deep. Mid set, I happened to look over and at the back of the crowd, there stood Brian May! As a huge fan of Queen, I was thrilled. I tried to subtly acknowledge Brian with a head nod and he nodded back and smiled, He stayed for several songs and eventually when I looked over he had left. What a great story I could tell. Suddenly I realized he had come back and raised his head to get my attention. He then smiled and held up the "ok" sign with a smile. Talk about a great moment. Someone I admired liked what we were doing.
    A year later I was in a rock/blues/funk/swing band at the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood, when I saw Brian coming in. I couldn't believe my luck. I was also wireless, so I sprinted(while still playing) over and shook his hand and welcomed him to the park. He laughed and said thanks!
    This interview is fantastic, thanks!

  • @AdaKitten
    @AdaKitten 2 роки тому +55

    Watching you, Mr. Beato, as you talk, whether interviewing or just explaining things, I'm struck with the atmosphere you create. Your knowledge about music makes it all the more interesting, especially as you are so gentle with it all. I don't see a mean streak in anything you do, only heart and a gentle curiosity, and I love it. And this. Seeing Mr. May being so normal, so grounded, despite his amazing career, makes me think you are both gentle spirits that we are blessed with having among us, sharing your knowledge.

    • @dannygray4898
      @dannygray4898 2 роки тому +3

      Very well said. I agree wholeheartedly.

    • @Total1Now
      @Total1Now 2 роки тому +2

      Fabulous comment, and sweetly accurate. Oi!

    • @wolframsonnenkind9353
      @wolframsonnenkind9353 2 роки тому +1

      @Katharina: Absolutely to the point!!!

  • @roberthill6150
    @roberthill6150 Рік тому +6

    Best musician interview I've ever seen. Watching and listening to him noodle around and demonstrate how he controls the tone color of his guitar was just awesome.

  • @supersonicej
    @supersonicej Рік тому +12

    Man, that lead tone and melody on "a winter's tail" gives me chills. I had no idea it was done with that special amp. Thank you Brian and Rick!

  • @schmoosmith
    @schmoosmith 2 роки тому +20

    This was absolutely awesome! As a self confessed Brian May nut, I have to say this is one of the best interviews with Brian I have ever seen. Brian's lovely comments on yourself Rick are very well deserved. I can't wait for you to do a video on one of his own songs! Keep up the great work Rick.

  • @twarny1211
    @twarny1211 2 роки тому +43

    As a huge Brian fan and being lucky to read and hear so many interviews over the years, this was incredibly refreshing, orginal and engaging. Thank you so much!

  • @serugio1
    @serugio1 10 місяців тому +7

    I really enjoyed this interview, both are so genuine, humble and teachful ! That is the sound spirit of two rockers.

  • @OldStreetDoc
    @OldStreetDoc 2 роки тому +28

    This man, Brian May, has SUCH an amazing mind. In all honesty I could sit and just listen to May speak for days. I’m sure I would aggravate the sh**:out of him, but I would give nearly anything to ask him questions about the how’s & why’s of his approach to music.
    Admittedly I’m full-on fan boy’ Ing here… but I am so so thankful you did this interview & allowed us to listen in. Excellent job, Rick! Thank you so much. 👏🏼

  • @ipuya
    @ipuya 2 роки тому +16

    This is such an important interview. For many years to come people will refer back to this and that's why this channel is a wellspring for anyone who loves music. Thank you Rick!