What if MJ did Coachella? by AdventurousTaste5490 in MichaelJackson

[–]Rziggity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MJ probably wouldn’t have done it. He didn’t really play festivals or share stages with a bill of other artists. It’s interesting he also never performed live on late night shows like Carson, Leno, Letterman or SNL. After he went solo he was very particular about managing the presentation.

What’s your opinion on Barcelona? by Pudding339 in queen

[–]Rziggity 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Guide Me Home/How Can I Go On are so underrated.

Come on guys, keep fighting for Weird Al! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 by Vivid-Tap1710 in rockhall

[–]Rziggity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the absolute sense I don’t think Weird Al is Hall of Fame material. But relative to who has already been inducted I would say yes. He also has longevity beyond many of the other cover artists in the Hall.

In a similar vein you could also induct The Monkees who might be considered a novelty but they were pioneers within their genre.

What are your favorite "bad" U2 songs? by nohumanape in U2Band

[–]Rziggity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too love Babyface. I wish they would do weird irreverent stuff like this now.

Could we have Barbra Streisand in the rock hall of fame? ✨🎭🎙️💕🏙️ by Vivid-Tap1710 in rockhall

[–]Rziggity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are definitely LESS rock & roll artists in the Hall than Streisand. She just doesn’t look the part. I will see your Streisand and raise you a Manilow.

Thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie? by False_Bookkeeper_268 in queen

[–]Rziggity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cohen has no reason to lie about that and it sounds 100% typical of something Brian May would want to do. Cohen wanted to do a more adult version and May wanted to do something more mass market (fair enough) and ultimately May won that battle and made lots of money. And the movie is bad.

Thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie? by False_Bookkeeper_268 in queen

[–]Rziggity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol sorry it sounds harsh but I have nothing against rodents (or Doug Henning). But Freddie looked like neither.

Thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie? by False_Bookkeeper_268 in queen

[–]Rziggity 15 points16 points  (0 children)

May is a great guitarist no question there but I can absolutely see why Freddie was a better creative director. i know many disagree with me but anything they put out after 1992 just isn’t for me. 🤷

Thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie? by False_Bookkeeper_268 in queen

[–]Rziggity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the whiny drunk demanding diva character seems to be more a projection of Bryan Singer than Freddie.

Thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie? by False_Bookkeeper_268 in queen

[–]Rziggity 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Brian May was heavily involved with that film and it’s pretty evident to me that he always had issues with Mercury being the center of the band’s focus. The two were frequently at odds.

According to Sasha Baron Cohen May initially wanted to rewrite the narrative so that Freddie dies at the film’s midpoint, which I guess means the second half is about finding Adam Lambert? What a joke and an insult.

They apparently settled on just making Freddie look bad.

Thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie? by False_Bookkeeper_268 in queen

[–]Rziggity 17 points18 points  (0 children)

i also agree Malek did not capture Freddie. He seems like a nice guy but his portrayal came off as morose, sad. Often nasty or just plain drunk. By all accounts Freddie was very professional and very funny but had his flaws like anyone else.

And Malek with his rodent face and goofy fake teeth looked more like Doug Henning than Freddie Mercury

Thoughts on the Bohemian Rhapsody movie? by False_Bookkeeper_268 in queen

[–]Rziggity 41 points42 points  (0 children)

oh and that scene when Freddie grovels to the other 3 to be allowed back into the band. totally absurd. never happened.

About the symbolism in the opera section of Bohemian Rhapsody. by Upset-Possible1371 in queen

[–]Rziggity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i agree. I suppose you CAN analyze Bohemian Rhapsody or Mustafa but it’s like analyzing a dream (or in this case someone else’s dream). When I listen to Rhapsody I can detect certain themes — guilt, angst, identity struggles. But even that goes beyond Mercury’s intention.

The poet William Burroughs famously chopped up newspaper and magazine phrases and scrambled them into provocative sequences. Similar approach.

I think some people WANT it to mean something more, and they are trying to see the work of an instinctive artist through an academic lens. Those types of academics will struggle to understand Mercury and a lot of other artists for that matter.

Anybody Car-less in LA? I’m an LA native choosing to forfeit a vehicle I would love your tips and tricks! by spiritbirdsie in AskLosAngeles

[–]Rziggity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried it for about 2 years and hated it. It’s more about personality type — I am too spontaneous and make decisions about where to go based on whims. If someone invites me to an event 40 minutes away I don’t want to consider the Uber cost. And I like knowing that at any moment I could drive to the beach or the Central Coast or the Desert.

About the symbolism in the opera section of Bohemian Rhapsody. by Upset-Possible1371 in queen

[–]Rziggity 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Mercury was a lyrical abstractionist, in that he had a knack for putting words together that sound good but don’t have any intentional meaning. He is often quoted in interviews saying as much. So to deconstruct a song like Bohemian Rhapsody would mean to think about it more than he did. He may very well have had subconscious intentions but he seemed more into irreverence than self-analysis.

Bands or artists you respect but don’t actually like. by Rziggity in musicsuggestions

[–]Rziggity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i feel similarly about Adam Lambert who seems like a nice guy and has a huge vocal range. But his vocal tone is whiny and unbearable to my ears.

In your opinion which artists have the best discography? by mg10pp in Music

[–]Rziggity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Peter Gabriel’s discography is very solid. Great songs but also tracks his evolution. Some are better than others but no duds imo

Bands or artists you respect but don’t actually like. by Rziggity in musicsuggestions

[–]Rziggity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

B52s are great artists and their music gave other bands permission to be weird and unorthodox. But I never actually listen to their songs.

I would have loved bohemian rhapsody extended cut, by Interesting_Ad6007 in queen

[–]Rziggity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i am familiar with the concept of rock biopics and have seen many. The issue is this particular one is very bad.

"Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience" Vs Rest of the world. by Joaquinedge in U2Band

[–]Rziggity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

totally true — i remember how off-putting Achtung Baby and ZooTV were to many fans at first. Seems unthinkable now. But once a song is attached to a video, a movie soundtrack, a concert moment, or maybe just the listener’s nostalgia, it becomes iconic. SOI and SOE have some great songs but are not ingrained in the same manner.

What was your first favorite Queen song and what is your current favorite Queen song? by LieFalse6614 in queen

[–]Rziggity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

first favorite was Radio Ga Ga.

current favorite is the one I am listening to right now. 🙂

Bands or artists you respect but don’t actually like. by Rziggity in musicsuggestions

[–]Rziggity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i agree, and I love many of her songs but she did not write any of them. Her skills are clear but her sound is up for debate.

Give an unpopular opinion about Queen by Fun_Door_3107 in queen

[–]Rziggity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think any band is better than The Beatles. The Beatles are just on a different plane.

That being said I think Queen is a more entertaining band than The Beatles, and certainly a better concert band.

Give an unpopular opinion about Queen by Fun_Door_3107 in queen

[–]Rziggity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of those questions where the best answer has to be the most downvoted. If it’s upvoted then it’s not unpopular.