Since reviewing the Platinum collection double cd i thought it would be appropriate to do the same with the Queen dvd.I dug it out of the archives,had a watch and still enjoyed it as much as i always did.Sometimes it pays to not overplay any music you have as it then tends to become a little ... Read review
Queen's Greatest Video Hits 1takes full advantage of the legendary status of "Bohemian ... more
Rhapsody", still ranked as one of the best-loved tunes of all time, and its equally legendary video. Although no one can wholly explain what Freddie's lament was abo...
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Queen's Greatest Video Hits 1takes full advantage of the legendary status of "Bohemian ... more
Rhapsody", still ranked as one of the best-loved tunes of all time, and its equally legendary video. Although no one can wholly explain what Freddie's lament was abo...
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Disc 1: 16 Tracks DTS Surround Sound All Disc 1 tracks re colour graded and pan and ... more
scanned for 16:9 5.1 Audio mix PCM Stereo mix Audio commentary (including new commentary from Brian May and Roger Taylor plus archive footage from Freddie Mercury a...
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Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
Advantages: Fun songs and videos Disadvantages: none
...do the same with the Queen dvd.I dug it out of the archives,had a watch and still enjoyed it as much as i always did.Sometimes it pays to not overplay any music you have as it then tends to become a little boring.It must be a couple of years since i watched this so this is my view on what i consider to be an excellent dvd.
The design.......
This dvd case is designed in black with the now famous four band members in their ... ...was an unusual video by Queen standards but fun nonetheless.
The hilarious 'Flash' with its clips from the film never fail to make me chuckle because i think its god awful but that is Queen in a nutshell.Always open to the challenge of pushing the boundaries of the ridiculous.
'We Will Rock You' is of course a great song and has been performed but never bettered by other artists.Had many a hand clapping session to that ... more
Since reviewing the Platinum collection double cd i thought it would be appropriate to do the same with the Queen dvd.I dug it out of the archives,had a watch and still enjoyed it as much as i always did.Sometimes it pays to not overplay any music you have as it then tends to become a little boring.It must be a couple of years since i watched this so this is my view on what i consider to be an excellent dvd.
The design.......
This dvd case is designed in black with the now famous four band members in their traditional 'Bohemian Rhapsody' pose.The four faces bearing no hint of a smile highlighted against a dark background.Above is the title designed in silver text which stands out nicely on the black background.The back cover has the song listings in white text and again on a black background.
The contents within.......
The inside of the case holds a two disc set and these have the same design as the front cover.There is a very informative booklet within that lists the songs,album information,writers and so on.There are some great photos of the band in their early years(check out the hairstyles) and some more present day pictures.
The track listings cd 1......
1) Bohemian Rhapsody 2) Another One Bites The Dust 3) Killer Queen 4) Fat Bottomed Girls 5) Bicycle Race 6) Your My Best Friend 7) Dont Stop Me Now 8) Save Me 9) Crazy Little Thing Called Love 10) Somebody To Love 11) Spread Your Wings 12) Play The Game 13) Flash 14) Tie Your Mother Down 15) We Will Rock You 16) We Are The Champions
These are the original studio videos and i consider these to be the best.'Bohemian Rhapsody' with its what was considered groundbreaking special effects at the time and still a fantastic song and a still a favourite down the pub.Magnifico it still is.
You have the ever popular 'Dont Stop Me Now' which is a great foot tapper and fun to sing along with.Freddie showing his versatility on the piano and a set of teeth a shark would be proud of.
'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' with its leather clad Freddie and sexy girls was an unusual video by Queen standards but fun nonetheless.
The hilarious 'Flash' with its clips from the film never fail to make me chuckle because i think its god awful but that is Queen in a nutshell.Always open to the challenge of pushing the boundaries of the ridiculous.
'We Will Rock You' is of course a great song and has been performed but never bettered by other artists.Had many a hand clapping session to that song when intoxicated i must say.
'Another One Bites The Dust' has that classic bassline and is brilliant to play at full volume.Cant say i ever understood what Freddie was singing but hey ho.
They are all good songs and the videos are unique in their own way.
Song Listings cd 2..............
Listed as extra tracks this cd also features a photo gallery and a short documentary called 'Inside The Rhapsody'
1) Now Im Here(live) 2) Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy 3) Keep Yourself Alive 4) Liar 5) Love Of My Life 6) We Will Rock You(fast live version)
Im glad they put 'Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy' on this cd as it is one of my favourite songs of Queens.Apart from 'Love Of My Life' and 'We Will Rock You' im not too familiar with the other three and dont find them as entertaining to listen to.Personal preference of course.
The double cd has a apprx running time of 133 minutes and has been restored and remixed in 5.1 digital surround sound.The sound quality is excellent and brings out the best of the individual intruments. The cd's also include a comprehensive commentary prior to each song explaining how and why it was made. Produced and put together in 2002 by Simon Lupton & Rhys Thomas.
Summary...... I think this is an excellent cd to have in your collection if you are a fan of Queen.Very enjoyable songs and lots we all know.Good fun videos and suitable for all ages.I hope you enjoy it as much as i do.
Queen are......
Freddie Mercury (R.I.P) John Deacon Roger Taylor Brian May.
tmlfc1 17.11.2007 (17.11.2007)
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Review of Queen - The DVD Collection: Greatest Video Hits 1 (DVD)
Advantages: Freddie Mercury...and some wonderful Brian May solos! Disadvantages: Rather pricey, not as much on the second DVD of interest
THE BAND Queen have often been described as the 'ultimate of stadium rock bands', but their legend has lasted over the decades, and the death of their lead singer Freddie Mercury from AIDS in the nineties. Queen consisted of four band members- John Deacon(1951)-plays base guitar, and is the only member of the band never to sing. He, out of the four, had the littlest to do with song writing and was purely a performer. Brian May (1947)-is the lead ... ...to fall' for the later Queen albums.
Freddie Mercury(1946-1991)-was the lead singer of the band He wrote the majority of the songs on the 'Greatest Hits' album, and was a huge talent to the music industry. John Taylor (1946)- plays drums and percussion. He provided backing vocals for many of the songs during the 1970's, and then went to write songs for the band.
The band took a while to take off, their first single 'Keep yourself Alive' selling ...
lizawithaz 30.05.2006
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Tracks include: 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Fat Bottomed Girls', 'Don't Stop Me Now', 'Somebody To Love', 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are The Champions'.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
EMI MUSIC; EMI OPERATIONS
Release date
07/10/2002
No of Discs
2
Catalogue No
492 9449
Barcode
0724349294493
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Audio Commentary, New Footage, 20 Page Booklet, Picture Gallery, Four Bohemian Rhapsody Documentaries
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Wide Screen
Sound
DTS 5.1 Surround
Dubbing Sound
DTS 5.1 Surround English
DVD Description
"Thunderbolts and lightning! Very, very frightening!" "Bohemian Rhapsody" and other majestic Queen hits are available here in all their visual glory. This collection also features "We Will Rock You," "We Are Champions," "Bicycle Race," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," and many more timeless classics from Freddie Mercury and the boys. Long live the Queen!
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