Not looking forward to queen week - The X Factor

thinkfun · 10-11-2009, 20:04

i really hate queen songs....well most.... i do like the odd 2/3 but i really dont want a queen week.....anyone agree???

meglosmurmurs · 10-11-2009, 20:09

I completely agree.

I used to really like them, they were in my top 5 bands ever. But I think I've heard Radio Gaga too many times to think highly of them anymore.

Hate hate hate that song.

DuchessKitty · 10-11-2009, 20:19

There's nothing wrong with Queen! What is wrong is the thought of Jedward, Drippy Lloyd and Jamie "Shouting" Archer murdering their songs! Poor Freddie would be spinning in his grave!

meglosmurmurs · 10-11-2009, 20:23

Freddie Mercury wouldn't be spinning in his grave.

He was cremated.

vadvad · 10-11-2009, 20:25

Absolutely agree OP.

Only like one of their songs, Don't Stop Me Now, all the others sound awful IMO.

Queen are probably the most overrated band in history, and it's just like another rock week, which was a yawn-fest.

I'm actually finding myself looking forward to J & E the most. I think I'm starting to like them, and I might vote for them out of something other than spite.

KBBJ · 10-11-2009, 20:28

I can't say I'm a huge fan of all their stuff either. I might record it and go back for any good/trainwreck performances.

EurovisionDave · 10-11-2009, 20:29

Good God. Queen week ?! Could we have something CONTEMPORARY.

SickPuppy21 · 10-11-2009, 20:32

Queen overrated? Wow you people really need to do your homework, they are one of the most musically diverse bands to have ever lived and you don't have to be a fan to know it, and very influential, i.e Lady Gaga, Katy Perry for the teenyboppers and pop fans.

Reason why theres a Queen week is probably because its the 40th anniversary soon, and they have some compliation thing coming out.

pink sparkle · 10-11-2009, 20:34

I agree coz i dont even know any, i wanted some up to date music for once!

DuckSeason · 10-11-2009, 20:34

I must be in the minority then, because I can't wait for Queen week. They finally picked a good band to revolve a theme around, a breath of fresh air compared to overhyped crap like Britney Spears, Take That, Mariah Carey and whatever else we've had last year and this year. The contestants could learn a thing or two from Freddie Mercury's showman skills. Queen have such a diverse back catalogue that the contestants can find at least one song that suits them. And pink sparkle, how can you have never heard a single Queen song? You really need to listen to more music, there's so much more than boring old chart music.

bridgerton · 10-11-2009, 20:34

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Originally Posted by EurovisionDave

Good God. Queen week ?! Could we have something CONTEMPORARY.

Look, just be pleased we're not forced to sit through Britney Spears week again.

oathy · 10-11-2009, 20:35

simon talks about being relevant? how does Queen fit into that..

all I see 2 of his acts will be amazing with these songs and yes I know its cynical.

bridgerton · 10-11-2009, 20:36

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Originally Posted by oathy

simon talks about being relevant? how does Queen fit into that..

all I see 2 of his acts will be amazing with these songs and yes I know its cynical.

Queen are pretty relevant in that their music is hugely influential in what people listen to today.

DuckSeason · 10-11-2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by oathy

simon talks about being relevant? how does Queen fit into that..

all I see 2 of his acts will be amazing with these songs and yes I know its cynical.

I really hate it when people say Queen aren't relevant. These are the same people who probably put up with Big Band week, which has gone out of date a long time ago. Many performers would probably give up a limb to sing like Freddie Mercury, while nobody gives a toss about who does the best rendition of Mack the Knife. Bands like Muse prove that Queen has an influence today. The Beatles are older than Queen and they're not irrelevant. Why? Because they are still listened to, talked about and appreciated by millions of people today, not to mention have an influences on artists today. Same with Queen. Where do you think Lady Gaga got her name from?

Music is irrelevant when it ends up like disco or big band.

Vodka_Drinka · 10-11-2009, 20:40

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Originally Posted by thinkfun

i really hate queen songs....well most.... i do like the odd 2/3 but i really dont want a queen week.....anyone agree???

Yes, just because you personally dont like them there shouldnt be a Queen week

Look I hate Big Band music, I think its tripe and as a result I hate Big Band week. But I accept that other people do like it. Its a matter of personal taste. Not everyone is going to like the themes each week, but there are so few contemporary acts with extensive back catalogues so the producers hands are tied.

kyri · 10-11-2009, 20:42

Queen are awesome. Greatest band/group ever IMO.

But, I don't fancy hearing their songs get murdered. Pretty difficult songs to sing.

bridgerton · 10-11-2009, 20:42

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Originally Posted by DuckSeason

I really hate it when people say Queen aren't relevant. These are the same people who probably put up with Big Band week, which has gone out of date a long time ago. Many performers would probably give up a limb to sing like Freddie Mercury, while nobody gives a toss about who does the best rendition of Mack the Knife. Bands like Muse prove that Queen has an influence today.

I adore Muse...they are amazing!!

KBBJ · 10-11-2009, 20:42

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Originally Posted by EurovisionDave

Good God. Queen week ?! Could we have something CONTEMPORARY.

Nail/head. I'd rather a Top Ten Hits from 2008/9 night or something. Not that there aren't some great classics, but an entire night full of old stuff from a band who were at their height when at least half the contestants weren't born makes me cringe.

For the record, I'd feel the same way about a Beatles night.

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 20:44

I am a big Queen fan so I shall be singing along with all of them.

Radio GaGa - one of my favs.

Jerrica09 · 10-11-2009, 20:44

If it's taking the place of ABBA week I don't mind at all

DuckSeason · 10-11-2009, 20:45

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Originally Posted by KBBJ

Nail/head. I'd rather a Top Ten Hits from 2008/9 night or something. Not that there aren't some great classics, but an entire night full of old stuff from a band who were at their height when at least half the contestants weren't born makes me cringe.

For the record, I'd feel the same way about a Beatles night.

You can say the same thing about Big Band, but they have that every year and nobody says anything. Don't forget Abba and disco, and if Queen are irrelevant, then the former three are even more so. But Queen still has an influence on artists today, just like the Beatles. They are still listened to, talked about and appreciated by millions. To become "irrelevant", you'd have to end up like disco or big band. And the big one - "Freddie Mercury can't sing", which was actually said in a previous thread.

meglosmurmurs · 10-11-2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by mitacond

I am a big Queen fan so I shall be singing along with all of them.

Radio GaGa - one of my favs.

That's their worst song for me I'm afraid. It represents their worst aspects.

I'm currently listening to their vids on YouTube and I do like alot of them.

Glorfindel · 10-11-2009, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Jerrica09

If it's taking the place of ABBA week I don't mind at all

It's taking the place of dance week, of all things!

Candy Store · 10-11-2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by DuckSeason

And the big one - "Freddie Mercury can't sing", which was actually said in a previous thread.

FFS, who said that? Have they considered comedy as a career?

Candy Store · 10-11-2009, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Glorfindel

It's taking the place of dance week, of all things!

I think they've only put it back and they will still have dance/disco week ................. or more accurately a sing anything under a glitter ball week.

10-11-2009, 20:04	#1
thinkfun Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,244	Not looking forward to queen week i really hate queen songs....well most.... i do like the odd 2/3 but i really dont want a queen week.....anyone agree???

10-11-2009, 20:09	#2
meglosmurmurs Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The high end of low. Services: I hate what I have become to escape what I hated being. Posts: 3,116	I completely agree. I used to really like them, they were in my top 5 bands ever. But I think I've heard Radio Gaga too many times to think highly of them anymore. Hate hate hate that song.

10-11-2009, 20:19	#3
DuchessKitty Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 301	There's nothing wrong with Queen! What is wrong is the thought of Jedward, Drippy Lloyd and Jamie "Shouting" Archer murdering their songs! Poor Freddie would be spinning in his grave!

10-11-2009, 20:23	#4
meglosmurmurs Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The high end of low. Services: I hate what I have become to escape what I hated being. Posts: 3,116	Freddie Mercury wouldn't be spinning in his grave. He was cremated.

10-11-2009, 20:25	#5
vadvad Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324	Absolutely agree OP. Only like one of their songs, Don't Stop Me Now, all the others sound awful IMO. Queen are probably the most overrated band in history, and it's just like another rock week, which was a yawn-fest. I'm actually finding myself looking forward to J & E the most. I think I'm starting to like them, and I might vote for them out of something other than spite.

10-11-2009, 20:28	#6
KBBJ Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bleeding Herts Posts: 5,226	I can't say I'm a huge fan of all their stuff either. I might record it and go back for any good/trainwreck performances.

10-11-2009, 20:29	#7
EurovisionDave Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brighton & Hove Shire Services: Freeview Posts: 7	Good God. Queen week ?! Could we have something CONTEMPORARY.

10-11-2009, 20:32	#8
SickPuppy21 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 276	Queen overrated? Wow you people really need to do your homework, they are one of the most musically diverse bands to have ever lived and you don't have to be a fan to know it, and very influential, i.e Lady Gaga, Katy Perry for the teenyboppers and pop fans. Reason why theres a Queen week is probably because its the 40th anniversary soon, and they have some compliation thing coming out.

10-11-2009, 20:34	#9
pink sparkle Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lloyd to win XF!! Services: X-JLS-X 'I'd wait forever and a day for you' X-JLS-X Posts: 5,429	I agree coz i dont even know any, i wanted some up to date music for once!

10-11-2009, 20:34	#10
DuckSeason Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 150	I must be in the minority then, because I can't wait for Queen week. They finally picked a good band to revolve a theme around, a breath of fresh air compared to overhyped crap like Britney Spears, Take That, Mariah Carey and whatever else we've had last year and this year. The contestants could learn a thing or two from Freddie Mercury's showman skills. Queen have such a diverse back catalogue that the contestants can find at least one song that suits them. And pink sparkle, how can you have never heard a single Queen song? You really need to listen to more music, there's so much more than boring old chart music.

10-11-2009, 20:35	#12
oathy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Gender: Male Location: Wales. Services: UKOnline/Thor/hotbird. Posts: 5,799	simon talks about being relevant? how does Queen fit into that.. all I see 2 of his acts will be amazing with these songs and yes I know its cynical.

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kyri Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Services: Team Walsh ~ John and Edward Posts: 20,482	Queen are awesome. Greatest band/group ever IMO. But, I don't fancy hearing their songs get murdered. Pretty difficult songs to sing.

10-11-2009, 20:44	#19
mitacond Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 54,201	I am a big Queen fan so I shall be singing along with all of them. Radio GaGa - one of my favs.

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Jerrica09 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,126	If it's taking the place of ABBA week I don't mind at all