Queen - We Will Rock You (DTS)

Starring:Freddie Mercury, Brian May (II), Roger Taylor, John Deacon
Director: Saul Swimmer
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
The Ultimate Rock band perform the definitive versions of all of their greatest songs including "We Will Rock You," "Boheminan Rhapsody," "Another One Bites The Dust," "We Are The Champions," "Keep Yourself Alive," and "Somebody to Love" and much more.

Description

The ultimate Rock band perform the definitive versions of all of their greatest songs including "We Will Rock You," "Boheminan Rhapsody," "Another One Bites The Dust," "We Are The Champions," "Keep Yourself Alive," and "Somebody to Love" and much more.

Customer Reviews:

Great Queen Concert from 1981, even with lacking audience participation.......2007-05-24

I've just purchased this great live Queen concert from Montreal Canada in 1981. The music is great; Freddie's vocals are superb as usual. The band played excellently and even look a bit younger then the "Wembly Stadium" and "Bowl" concerts during 1984 to 1986.
I watched this live concert DVD at least three times and saw no engineering problems concerning audio not matching vocals performed by any member of Queen (lips not matching the audio). This concert and its taping is professional.

I am familiar with a music video from Queen recorded in Canada (not sure if it was in Montreal) which is clearly lip-synced in its entirety. Queen is not performing live for whatever reason during that music video. Don't get that music video confused with this live concert.

Freddie is not even wearing the same clothes during this live concert he wore during that video. During this live concert Freddie's wearing jeans, a superman T-shirt and leather jacket.

For that music video which was lip-synced and Freddie's lips are not moving to the audio, he's wearing a body leotard. This live concert is not the same as that music video.

From this live 1981 concert it appears the Montreal concert goers are a little reserved (although it's clear they love Queen with all the flowers they throw on stage). The concert hall is a large indoor arena with isles between a number of seats. Most of the crowd stay in there seats not venturing out of them like there viewing a play instead of a concert.

Freddie implores the fans a few times; you can get up and move if you want to. You can even take your clothes off, it's alright.
During the performance of "Love of my life", as Brian is playing the intro on guitar he tells the crowd, we're going to need your help on this one (of course Queen didn't need the crowds help, but wanted them to sing along). After a few bars from Freddie no reply from the fans. Freddie mentions to Brian, they don't know it.
Queen even performs an oldies song (I think "Jailhouse Rock"), Freddie yells to the crowd, come on get up.........

Even with that bit of frustration from Freddie (He doesn't appear to be that upset. He shakes hands with the crowd and tells them he loves them), this is a great concert.
The crowd finally participated with "We will rock you" and "We are the champions".
I rate this particular concert as 3rd as far as Queens later recorded concerts. Live at Wembly (#1) and Queen On Fire at the Bowl (#2). Also since Wembly and the Bowl concerts were performed 4 to 5 years later, having the 1981 concert is a must.
Queen live concerts, including original sale price are hard to find on DVD.

One of the best parts of this live concert is when Freddie is just being Freddie during the end of the concert not only does he remove his shirt but other garments.
He just makes you smile.
This seemingly shy guy had the courage to just put himself out there and say here I am and I dare you not to like me.
Queen is outstanding and Freddie's a jewel.

Queen rocked Montreal.......2006-10-13

I was actually at this concert I only live an hour and a half from Montreal on the US side.It was the greatest show I ever saw,I read some of the reviews and they talk about lack of crowd noise.Circus magazine wrote a review back in 81 about this exact show and in their words they said the crowd was so loud that night that Queen couldn't even hear there own monitors,they also call Montreal the rock capital of the world after that show.
The DVD is great just as I remember! Enjoy

What is the problem with this DVD!?!?.......2006-01-26

I dont know what everyone is complaining about...Its a great dvd and a chance to see the original Queen live and in their prime (unlike the new "butchered" version with Paul Rodgers...what an insult to Freddie!). The DTS sound lacks a bit of bass but that is what my subwoofer is for. I think this a great concert and Freddie is at his best and most energetic. If your a Queen fan this is a must-have dvd!

Queen is awesome, but...........2006-01-07

This is not an authorized version of the "We Will Rock You" show that was previously on VHS. Queen does not own the rights to it, so they had no control over the final product. I'd avoid it for that reason. Check out On Fire or Wembley instead.

Very good concert, but the sound is lacking.......2005-11-16

I bought this DVD this past weekend. I own the other three Queen/Queen related DVDs that have been released the past three years (Wembley '86, Milton Keyes '82 and Return of the Champions). While this is a solid concert with a great setlist, the sound is nowhere near the quality of the other three Queen concerts. Personally, I think the volume in the crowd was turned way down so only the music could be heard during songs. But even if the crowd volume was cranked up, it was still a dead audience. Freddie and the band seemed to get frustrated with the silence as the concert went on, especially during Jailhouse Rock (Freddie: "COME ON, YOU F***ERS, MOVE IT!!!").

Despite the audio problems, this was still a great concert from Queen's prime years. I recommend it along with the other three Queen concerts that are available. Hopefully more concerts from their glory days will be released.

Average customer rating:

Great Queen Concert from 1981, even with lacking audience participation
Queen rocked Montreal
What is the problem with this DVD!?!?
Queen is awesome, but....
Very good concert, but the sound is lacking

Queen - We Will Rock You
Starring: Freddie Mercury , Brian May (II) , Roger Taylor , and John Deacon
Director: Saul Swimmer
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005MKNX
Release Date: 2001-10-30

Description

The Ultimate Rock band perform the definitive versions of all of their greatest songs including "We Will Rock You," "Boheminan Rhapsody," "Another One Bites The Dust," "We Are The Champions," "Keep Yourself Alive," and "Somebody to Love" and much more.

-Re-mastered in high-definition digital mastering -Newly Remixed audio -New Packaging -Audio Commentary (pending) -Will be released in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround

Customer Reviews:

Great Queen Concert from 1981, even with lacking audience participation.......2007-05-24

Queen rocked Montreal.......2006-10-13

What is the problem with this DVD!?!?.......2006-01-26

Queen is awesome, but...........2006-01-07

Very good concert, but the sound is lacking.......2005-11-16

Average customer rating:

Great Queen Concert from 1981, even with lacking audience participation
Queen rocked Montreal
What is the problem with this DVD!?!?
Queen is awesome, but....
Very good concert, but the sound is lacking

Queen - We Will Rock You (DTS)
Starring: Freddie Mercury , Brian May (II) , Roger Taylor , and John Deacon
Director: Saul Swimmer
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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General | Rock | Styles | Music

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General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

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