Blimey .... Brian May really did think J&E were good! - The X Factor

Candy Store · 06-11-2009, 00:12

Unbelievable

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Queen guitarist, Brian May, has praised John and Edward Grimes' performance of the band's hit We Will Rock You on the X Factor last week and hinted that he would be interested in the twins becoming Queen's new frontmen.

May, 6'2", said "It was a privilege to hear the guys sing that track. I have to say I was completely blown away. It was truly sensational. In fact they’re so obviously winners any bookie would be mad to take bets on it.”

He added: "I am not kidding. I'm not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists but these boys’ voices reach out with sensitivity, depth, maturity and awesome range and power which will make jaws drop all around the world.”

"It was an awesome performance. No doubt about it. The world of rock has two bright new stars."

ellenpagerocks · 06-11-2009, 00:15

Umm is that for real lol

Green Goddess · 06-11-2009, 00:15

Have you ever heard of **sarcasam** hilairous another one to make me laugh.

Sib69 · 06-11-2009, 00:18

hahahahaha!!!

yeah, right. he did say he liked it, but he didn't go that far

BigBHM · 06-11-2009, 00:38

As a massive Brian May fan (a Mayniac

) I am sad to report that lately Brian has been rather over positive about a lot of new and younger performers, so perhaps he is just going through some kind of senility now he is in his 60s.
Ok, a bit harsh, but he has also 'hinted' at other people 'fronting Queen' like Adam Lambert amongst others.
In reality, he says something and the media hounds blow it up.

Eurostar · 06-11-2009, 00:45

And his verdict on Danyl OP?

Forever Awkward · 06-11-2009, 00:58

ROFL Candy, very good.

I particularly liked the 6'2" bit

I've always wondered why the British media have a fixation with quoting people's ages in articles. Quoting their height .............. even more irrelevant

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Originally Posted by BigBHM

As a massive Brian May fan (a Mayniac

) I am sad to report that lately Brian has been rather over positive about a lot of new and younger performers, so perhaps he is just going through some kind of senility now he is in his 60s.
Ok, a bit harsh, but he has also 'hinted' at other people 'fronting Queen' like Adam Lambert amongst others.
In reality, he says something and the media hounds blow it up.

The quote that Candy Store has ............... ahem .................. edited is about Adam Lambert. I can't get the link to paste as a link but here is the relevant part of the article:

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The Queen guitarist wrote on his official blog that he had listened to the song during a visit to Rob Cavallo's studio in Calabasas.

May said: "I was privileged to hear a track that the guys have finished for Adam Lambert, a song for a forthcoming film, 2012. I have to say I was completely blown away.

"It's truly sensational. In fact it's so obviously a smash, any bookie would be mad to take bets on it."

He added: "I am not kidding. I'm not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists, but Adam's voice reaches out with sensitivity, depth, maturity, and awesome range and power which will make jaws drop all around the world.

"It's an awesome performance. No doubt about it. The world of rock has a bright new star."

Earlier this year, May said that he would like to collaborate with Lambert

Stevie50001 · 06-11-2009, 01:01

There were.... they captured the essence and energy of the song.

'We will rock you' is not a vocally challenging song, it doesn't require a great vocalist to perform it. It does however require some energy injected into it.... Louis was wise in choosing it for them. It played on their strengths.

Green Goddess · 06-11-2009, 01:03

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Originally Posted by Forever Awkward

ROFL Candy, very good.

I particularly liked the 6'2" bit

I've always wondered why the British media have a fixation with quoting people's ages in articles. Quoting their height .............. even more irrelevant

The quote that Candy Store has ............... ahem .................. edited is about Adam Lambert. I can't get the link to paste as a link but here is the relevant part of the article:

What a very naughty girl she is.. ha ha another classic to make me laugh again.. hilariously funny..off to make sons sarnies.. oh the life I have to led...

Forever Awkward · 06-11-2009, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Stevie50001

There were.... they captured the essence and energy of the song.

'We will rock you' is not a vocally challenging song, it doesn't require a great vocalist to perform it. It does however require some energy injected into it.... Louis was wise in choosing it for them. It played on their strengths.

I have to agree with that

It's not the most vocally challenging of Queen's songs.

tippytoes300 · 06-11-2009, 01:23

Absolutely hilarious! I am rolling on the floor.

Early Doors · 06-11-2009, 07:45

The title had me fooled until I recognised the wording of the quote.

tippytoes300 · 06-11-2009, 07:51

This is one of the funniest posts ever. A classic.

irishcailin · 06-11-2009, 07:53

Nice one!

sHAYneWARD · 06-11-2009, 08:37

John & Edward can take all the ridicule in the knowledge that so many legends think they are wonderful.

Meat Loaf had this to say

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"I'm in the middle of a record now and my producer, who is like the god of producers at the moment, is working on a John & Edward track, and I'm going over to meet them. John & Edward [of "X Factor" fame] are the only singers that I've ever thought were amazing. I think there have been great singers, you know, Freddie Mercury, Steven Tyler, you know, a lot of great rock singers. Michael Jackson was one, but John & Edward are two I haven't been awestruck with since Janis Joplin in the '60s. I don't think anybody actually yet comprehends how good these guys are. I mean, I've downloaded everything they've done so far on "X Factor." I'm like this John & Edward groupie."

cheekychopz · 06-11-2009, 08:44

Brain May is very lovely, I'm sure he means it in jest, especially when he was privileged to know and be friends with the great Freddie Mercury, I mean wouldn't you take the p*ss out of anyone who dares to copy that guy?

T2WIN · 06-11-2009, 09:01

I'm a J&E fan, but cant help wondering if Brian May is Mr Blonde?

Early Doors · 06-11-2009, 09:09

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Originally Posted by cheekychopz

Brain May is very lovely, I'm sure he means it in jest, especially when he was privileged to know and be friends with the great Freddie Mercury, I mean wouldn't you take the p*ss out of anyone who dares to copy that guy?

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Originally Posted by T2WIN

I'm a J&E fan, but cant help wondering if Brian May is Mr Blonde?

I think we’ve established that this is a joke thread. Read through it and you will see where CS is coming from.

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Originally Posted by sHAYneWARD

John & Edward can take all the ridicule in the knowledge that so many legends think they are wonderful.

Meat Loaf had this to say

Good one SW!

mamamia · 06-11-2009, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Candy Store

Unbelievable

lol.oh dear,Is this tabloid fodder again?

Hogzilla · 06-11-2009, 10:23

<snort>

Why was 6'2" relevant?

Should add, friend of mine works at a health spa and she met him and said he is a lovely bloke - very down to earth and friendly. So I have a soft spot for him.

mitacond · 06-11-2009, 10:39

Brian can see the 'showman' side of their act and that is why.

Early Doors · 06-11-2009, 10:45

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Originally Posted by mitacond

Brian can see the 'showman' side of their act and that is why.

I'm sure he can ................... but it's funny how many are not seeing that this is joke thread

mitacond · 06-11-2009, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Early Doors

I'm sure he can ................... but it's funny how many are not seeing that this is joke thread

I know but one must remember this thread has a name which is part of the history of music.

Stewing · 06-11-2009, 10:53

Gosh there are some obtuse people who still do not get it is a joke taken from a real quote about another singer, and not a quote about the terrible twins.

Oh dear....I need to recover sanity.

BatmanLaBatman · 08-11-2009, 15:06

Thanks for this thread. PMSL

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ellenpagerocks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 1,631	Umm is that for real lol

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Green Goddess Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: Not specified Location: Cambridge Services: Virgin Posts: 4,464	Have you ever heard of sarcasam hilairous another one to make me laugh.

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Sib69 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jedward Land :) Posts: 5,196	hahahahaha!!! yeah, right. he did say he liked it, but he didn't go that far

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BigBHM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brian May's Back Garden Services: Virgin L, Freeview, ps3 Posts: 1,671	As a massive Brian May fan (a Mayniac ) I am sad to report that lately Brian has been rather over positive about a lot of new and younger performers, so perhaps he is just going through some kind of senility now he is in his 60s. Ok, a bit harsh, but he has also 'hinted' at other people 'fronting Queen' like Adam Lambert amongst others. In reality, he says something and the media hounds blow it up.

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Eurostar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,759	And his verdict on Danyl OP?

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Stevie50001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 258	There were.... they captured the essence and energy of the song. 'We will rock you' is not a vocally challenging song, it doesn't require a great vocalist to perform it. It does however require some energy injected into it.... Louis was wise in choosing it for them. It played on their strengths.

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tippytoes300 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 168	Absolutely hilarious! I am rolling on the floor.

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Early Doors Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,251	The title had me fooled until I recognised the wording of the quote.

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tippytoes300 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 168	This is one of the funniest posts ever. A classic.

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irishcailin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Nice one!

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cheekychopz Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Services: Virgin Media Posts: 411	Brain May is very lovely, I'm sure he means it in jest, especially when he was privileged to know and be friends with the great Freddie Mercury, I mean wouldn't you take the p*ss out of anyone who dares to copy that guy?

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T2WIN Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: off this world Services: BT, freeview Posts: 880	I'm a J&E fan, but cant help wondering if Brian May is Mr Blonde?

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Hogzilla Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,896	<snort> Why was 6'2" relevant? Should add, friend of mine works at a health spa and she met him and said he is a lovely bloke - very down to earth and friendly. So I have a soft spot for him.

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mitacond Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 54,369	Brian can see the 'showman' side of their act and that is why.

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Stewing Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Planet Zog Services: BT Openworld Broadband Posts: 15,247	Gosh there are some obtuse people who still do not get it is a joke taken from a real quote about another singer, and not a quote about the terrible twins. Oh dear....I need to recover sanity.

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BatmanLaBatman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 322	Thanks for this thread. PMSL