Young Brian May watching Old Brian May play

Cols

Xandoor said:

Cols said:

Sassafras said:

He's a great player but that sound is so shrill it could split paving slabs.
Never really liked Queen even though they're all good musicians.

In isolation it’s like an ice pick to the eardrum.  Put it in a band context, and it cuts through beautifully.

It's because of the treble booster he uses. That through the top boost of an AC-30 is like an ice pick between the eyes, but you're right. It works wonderfully in the mix (and he often gets beautiful overtones, im not sure if that's some weird technique or and effect of the top boost).

Edit: On second thoughts I don't know if he used the normal or top boost input. Maybe someone knows better than me.

For that particular example, he has two pickups out of phase with each other.  This cancels out the common frequencies, effectively leaving the differences between the two as the signal.  This gives the distinctive screaming tone.

MelodicLydian

Xandoor said:

Cols said:

Sassafras said:

He's a great player but that sound is so shrill it could split paving slabs.
Never really liked Queen even though they're all good musicians.

In isolation it’s like an ice pick to the eardrum.  Put it in a band context, and it cuts through beautifully.

It's because of the treble booster he uses. That through the top boost of an AC-30 is like an ice pick between the eyes, but you're right. It works wonderfully in the mix (and he often gets beautiful overtones, im not sure if that's some weird technique or and effect of the top boost).

Edit: On second thoughts I don't know if he used the normal or top boost input. Maybe someone knows better than me.

With an AC30 it is the booster into the normal channel and volume on full however for Orchestrations like that it is often the little 1W Deacy amp not an AC30.

EricTheWeary

not_the_dj said:

Sassafras said:

Am I the only one who can't see the point of that video?

Well it's from when they filmed that scene, real Brian is showing actor Brian his rock star moves for him to copy. Then release it as a seperate video on social media to keep the marketing machine rolling for the film

second wiz-lol of the week from me. That's the closest I can give to a Hollywood Handshake. 

I watched the clip and I expected to see the actor then fake the guitar parts but that didn't happen so it was deeply anti climatic. 

I have passed up opportunities to go see Bo Rap at the cinema. I'm not entirely sure why as I love a bit of early Queen. 

Hattigol

Sassafras said:

Am I the only one who can't see the point of that video?

Yes.

not_the_dj

EricTheWeary said:

not_the_dj said:

I watched the clip and I expected to see the actor then fake the guitar parts but that didn't happen so it was deeply anti climatic. 

That's in the finished film of course. 

(thanks for the wiz-lol, I shall put it with the others in my virtual trophy cabinet).

Sassafras

Hattigol said:

Sassafras said:

Am I the only one who can't see the point of that video?

Yes.

That's a comfort. Thank you.

ICBM

mort said:

It used to be his clogs that people slagged him off for, now it seems to be his hair.

Who cares? Both suit *him* perfectly even if they'd look completely stupid on anyone else. (Well, clogs look OK if you're a Dutch farmer!) I hope he never changes.

Xandoor said:

Edit: On second thoughts I don't know if he used the normal or top boost input. Maybe someone knows better than me.

Normal channel, and with the Tone (or Cut on Top Boost models) at zero (full brightness). He also has all the other preamp valves for the Vib/Trem and Top Boost channels removed, and a solid-state rectifier in place of the valve. This actually gives the amp quite a bit more of an aggressive attack and crunch than a standard AC30.

A few years ago Vox did a signature model, with just that set-up and no controls other than volume - which he always uses full up anyway!

roberty

MelodicLydian said:

Xandoor said:

Cols said:

Sassafras said:

He's a great player but that sound is so shrill it could split paving slabs.
Never really liked Queen even though they're all good musicians.

In isolation it’s like an ice pick to the eardrum.  Put it in a band context, and it cuts through beautifully.

It's because of the treble booster he uses. That through the top boost of an AC-30 is like an ice pick between the eyes, but you're right. It works wonderfully in the mix (and he often gets beautiful overtones, im not sure if that's some weird technique or and effect of the top boost).

Edit: On second thoughts I don't know if he used the normal or top boost input. Maybe someone knows better than me.

With an AC30 it is the booster into the normal channel and volume on full however for Orchestrations like that it is often the little 1W Deacy amp not an AC30.

Shrill is not what I heard.  Sounds f***ing great to me, and like no one else.  Unmistakeable

What I did find shrill was the isolated AC/DC guitar tracks on YouTube, but obvs with the bass and drums going it sounds raunchy and in your face

gordiji

Wonderfully melodic & beautifully phrased solo from the times before generic guitarists were invented. He built his guitar out of a knitting needle and some old driftwood so I'll forgive him his hair.

Tenebrous

Fortheloveofguitar said:

Tenebrous said:

Never was a big fan of Queen, but I'll fight anyone who doesn't think Brian May is one of the coolest to ever pick up a guitar.

You’re heading for a good old fashioned arse whooping then

No doubt - I'm a total wuss

axisus

Brian May would just look ridiculous with a haircut. It would be so wrong.

MelodicLydian

axisus said:

Brian May would just look ridiculous with a haircut. It would be so wrong.

Very early photos can be quite a surprise https://www.theredspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Brian_Original_1984-e1509730954997.jpg

Rabs

Octafish

Cols said:

Xandoor said:

Cols said:

Sassafras said:

He's a great player but that sound is so shrill it could split paving slabs.
Never really liked Queen even though they're all good musicians.

In isolation it’s like an ice pick to the eardrum.  Put it in a band context, and it cuts through beautifully.

It's because of the treble booster he uses. That through the top boost of an AC-30 is like an ice pick between the eyes, but you're right. It works wonderfully in the mix (and he often gets beautiful overtones, im not sure if that's some weird technique or and effect of the top boost).

Edit: On second thoughts I don't know if he used the normal or top boost input. Maybe someone knows better than me.

For that particular example, he has two pickups out of phase with each other.  This cancels out the common frequencies, effectively leaving the differences between the two as the signal.  This gives the distinctive screaming tone.

Rather disappointing to see that two Brian Mays don't cancel one another out...

Rabs

Octafish said:

Cols said:

  Rather disappointing to see that two Brian May's don't cancel one another out...

Its the hair...It forms a protective layer..

fendergibson

Dominic said:

fendergibson said:

Dominic said:

Not a Badger in sight
May needs a haircut.......when hair goes grey and is still that long it looks very sad old rocker
May also looks like that pillock that is on Top Gear/Grand Tour.....same name too

Three questions;

Can an you compose and play as well as ‘ old rocker ‘ May ?

Are you as bald as a coot ?

Jealous much ?

3 Answers ;
 1) Brian May would leave me standing on the guitar but can he play Piano ?
      I have 49 years experience as a grade 8 Classical Pianist and about 25 years experience as a Jazz Pianist 
      I still don't see the relevance - Chacun a son Gout
2)  No ,I have a full head of Salt and Pepper greyed hair cut in a style that suits a man of 57 and in tune with this century
3) No not jealous in the least of his personal grooming / aesthetic
     Yes; jealous of his Royalties / Pension but my wife is 25 years younger and better looking than Anita Dobson
      Still don't see the relevance
I am slightly jealous of the fact that he was good friends with Patrick Moore who would have been a delightful eccentric companion.
I was generally commenting on his Hairstyle not his guitar ability, composition ability or Astronomy prowess (which is pretty serious )

So...you’re a hairdresser irl, drumming up business ?

Or a scout for a modelling agency ?

This is a guitar forum man, no one cares about another fella’s hair colour/style......or if he can play ‘piano’ better than you lolz.

Dont be such a ‘Richard Clayderman’ 

Dominic

Actually Yes dear I am a hairdresser although retired from the Salon now.........(only do privates at home )
Used to have Richard Clayderman on in the Salon non-stop in the 80 's ............it made a refreshing modern change from Liberace !
Where are you going for your Holidays ?

fendergibson

Dominic said:

Actually Yes dear I am a hairdresser although retired from the Salon now.........(only do privates at home )
Used to have Richard Clayderman on in the Salon non-stop in the 80 's ............it made a refreshing modern change from Liberace !
Where are you going for your Holidays ?

Maybe Barcelona for a night at the opera. Possibly just a day at the races or watch a bicycle race. 
Im under pressure to take my best friend but I’m in love with my car. Suppose I want it all really 

p90fool

Dominic said:

Actually Yes dear I am a hairdresser although retired from the Salon now.........(only do privates at home )

Will you do my privates? They're looking very unkempt these days. 

BeardyAndy

Dominic said:

Not a Badger in sight
May needs a haircut.......when hair goes grey and is still that long it looks very sad old rocker
May also looks like that pillock that is on Top Gear/Grand Tour.....same name too