Members mike.sartori Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 I just don't like this guy. Probably the goofy lookin' hair. Also, I am rarely impressed with his guitar playing - ESPECIALLY the youtube clips people are always posting on the forums. Freddy Mercury was the best part of queen, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Do you play better than Brian May? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inkblot Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Of course Freddie defined any live Queen show, but I think that if Brian had died and not Freddie, Queen would have been just as gone, probably moreso to me as a guitarist. Apparently I'm in the minority, but I find the Queen + Paul Rodgers stuff pretty good. There are some songs that just wouldn't fly with anyone but Freddie, but PR handles alot of them quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike.sartori Posted November 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Do you play better than Brian May? I play my songs better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RedYagiDY Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 My first thought when I read the post title was "Is that even possible?". God tone + Fantastic playing + ultra memorable solos. On another note I agree that Freddy was the best part of Queen, but in all fairness to Brian, Freddy would be the best part of any group he was put into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dissy Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Do you play better than Brian May? Inadmissable. One does not have to produce in order to criticize. That said, Brian May is one of my favourite guitar players, and I entirely disagree with the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 I play my songs better. You're gonna have to show proof of that claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Inadmissable. One does not have to produce in order to criticize. That said, Brian May is one of my favourite guitar players, and I entirely disagree with the OP. Well, this is a guitar forum and we're all players (I hope), so I would think that we'd be impressed with ANY PLAYER who has better skills than we do, no matter what genre. That's what separates a professional from an amateur. A professional recognizes that they can learn from just about anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mistersully Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Probably the goofy lookin' hair. wowza.. deep i think he's an incredibly tasteful.. diverse player .. with great tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 You have your opinion and I accept it. But do you have to open your gigantic trap and just spoil it for everyone? If you dont like him, dont ruin it for those who like him and his playing, and goofy hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike.sartori Posted November 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 You're gonna have to show proof of that claim. I'm going to have to show you brian may playing my songs? - I don't think the guy is talentless - but I am not impressed; I find him less impressive than other guitarists. Why should I be impressed with EVERY guitarist who is better than me? If that's what the new kid is supposed to do; sucks for him! He can't decide that Godsmack sucks before he can master the wah solo in a godsmack song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 I'm going to have to show you brian may playing my songs? - I don't think the guy is talentless - but I am not impressed; I find him less impressive than other guitarists. Why should I be impressed with EVERY guitarist who is better than me? If that's what the new kid is supposed to do; sucks for him! He can't decide that Godsmack sucks before he can master the wah solo in a godsmack song? I think he meant, play your own songs better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geeter Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 You have your opinion and I accept it. But do you have to open your gigantic trap and just spoil it for everyone? If you dont like him, dont ruin it for those who like him and his playing, and goofy hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 For once I said something right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stanfield Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 what about his playing do you find so unimpressive?goofy hair.. ? you must be a real looker yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bumrunner Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 I'm going to have to show you brian may playing my songs? - I don't think the guy is talentless - but I am not impressed; I find him less impressive than other guitarists. Why should I be impressed with EVERY guitarist who is better than me? If that's what the new kid is supposed to do; sucks for him! He can't decide that Godsmack sucks before he can master the wah solo in a godsmack song? Ignoramus. So you're saying every kid out there that can shred faster than him is a better guitarist than he is? Then there's saying that you're better than a very successful guitarist, notably the only guitarist in a band, just because you think you can play a Godsmack solo, WITH A WAH, better than he can. Shove off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 what about his playing do you find so unimpressive?goofy hair.. ? you must be a real looker yourself. I guess he havent listened to the Las Horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 I'm going to have to show you brian may playing my songs? - I don't think the guy is talentless - but I am not impressed; I find him less impressive than other guitarists. Why should I be impressed with EVERY guitarist who is better than me? If that's what the new kid is supposed to do; sucks for him! He can't decide that Godsmack sucks before he can master the wah solo in a godsmack song? There are plenty of guitarists that I don't particularly care for (you hit on one of them ^^), and I've been to many shows and have watched the warm up band thinking, "Dang. Is that all it takes to play guitar in band opening for Metallica?" But they are out there gettin' it done. No matter what I think of them, they have my dream job (sort of) and I'm sitting in the bleachers. So they must have connected with somebody somewhere along the way, and for that, I respect them. When they abuse their position by disrespecting or insulting their fans, then I get pretty critical. I hate paying $75 for a concert ticket and some {censored}wad musician decides that it's entertainment for them to assault me with their lame political views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phishmonkey Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 This thread is made of fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Troll Thread For the record I love the guy and it's Dr. Brian May Talent and brains! For the record I also love Phishmonkey's avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 I'm not a big Brian May or Queen fan, but I don't hate the guy, his playing or band by any stretch. Some players/bands click with folks, some don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whatever Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 I just don't like this guy. Probably the goofy lookin' hair. I'd rather have hair like him than all of these shaved heads I see today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 There are plenty of guitarists that I don't particularly care for (you hit on one of them ^^), and I've been to many shows and have watched the warm up band thinking, "Dang. Is that all it takes to play guitar in band opening for Metallica?"But they are out there gettin' it done. No matter what I think of them, they have my dream job (sort of) and I'm sitting in the bleachers. So they must have connected with somebody somewhere along the way, and for that, I respect them. When they abuse their position by disrespecting or insulting their fans, then I get pretty critical. I hate paying $75 for a concert ticket and some {censored}wad musician decides that it's entertainment for them to assault me with their lame political views. Thanks doc. I have been screaming this very rant for ever. And, O.P. Not a good idea to post when you are drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hey Mike....?Do you Greatly dislike this? If you do, I will stop trying to convince you of ANYTHING.Because if so, there is simply no hope. Because THAT is MUSIC my man!!!! So what if it isnt anything that you or I couldnt probably easily play ourselves? It is just GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spikezone Posted November 2, 2007 Members Share Posted November 2, 2007 Of course Freddie defined any live Queen show, but I think that if Brian had died and not Freddie, Queen would have been just as gone, probably moreso to me as a guitarist. Apparently I'm in the minority, but I find the Queen + Paul Rodgers stuff pretty good. There are some songs that just wouldn't fly with anyone but Freddie, but PR handles alot of them quite well. Hey, I went to a lot of Queen shows when I was a kid and loved every one of them. That being said, I was totally impressed with the Queen and Paul Rodgers' show as well. I think Paul's range is nearly equal to Freddie's, although with more of a rock edge to it, and I liked hearing their old songs with a less operatic top on them-fresh air to me-and doing some of Paul's songs in the show was an added bonus, and the addition of a keyboards player and extra guitarist made the whole experience even better. Paul and Brian were using the catwalk like a couple of kids, too, just all over the place and very obviously having the time of their lives-maybe 'cause us Canadians in Vancouver are such a ROCKIN' GOOD AUDIENCE! LOL!I am off track here, though. Of all the pro players out there that I love, and there are a lot of them, Brian May's style is still THE ONE that I would want to get closest to in my playing. If you can't relate to his playing, it's a shame!-Mikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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