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Printablethedribbler said: Miles said: Yes, 'Mustapha' is wonderfully insane, and in its sort of Islamic vocal effects, almost the only time Freddie remotely acknowledged in any public way (however humorously), his Persian roots. persian roots? Whooooa slow down, charlie brown! there might b some influence at times, but I really don't see the roots connection there.  I said he probably meant it humorously, and the link is tenuous, but worth mentioning imo. Freddie was from an Indian Parsee background (another name for Persian Zoroastrians of Iran who settled in India), brought up on Zanzibar, an island in the Indian Ocean between Africa and India (a period of his life which I believe he was very reluctant to talk about in interviews), a place with major Arab/ Islamic influence in its history and culture, including music. While Freddie was from a priveliged English-influenced background of civil servants, he would have heard the sounds of the streets and from the mosques (the call to prayer of the muezzins of the mosque is what the intro to 'Mustapha' most resembles imo, even tho Freddie is singing semi-nonsense). I'm not saying this is definitely where he got the influence for the 'Mustapha' ditty, but it would be less unexpected for someone of his background to concieve the idea than some provincial English musician. I'm getting far too deep, and 'Mustapha' is really a silly little song, so I'll leave it at that  . | |
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We are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust We will Rock U B. Rhapsody Flash Gordon I do LOVE the entire Hotspace album though. Flash Gordon also. | |
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Don't Stop Me Now
Bohemian Rhapsody Crazy little thing called love Killer Queen Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy Vanglorious... this is protected by the red, the black, and the green. With a key... sissy! | |
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Miles said: thedribbler said: persian roots? Whooooa slow down, charlie brown! there might b some influence at times, but I really don't see the roots connection there. I said he probably meant it humorously, and the link is tenuous, but worth mentioning imo. Freddie was from an Indian Parsee background (another name for Persian Zoroastrians of Iran who settled in India), brought up on Zanzibar, an island in the Indian Ocean between Africa and India (a period of his life which I believe he was very reluctant to talk about in interviews), a place with major Arab/ Islamic influence in its history and culture, including music. While Freddie was from a priveliged English-influenced background of civil servants, he would have heard the sounds of the streets and from the mosques (the call to prayer of the muezzins of the mosque is what the intro to 'Mustapha' most resembles imo, even tho Freddie is singing semi-nonsense). I'm not saying this is definitely where he got the influence for the 'Mustapha' ditty, but it would be less unexpected for someone of his background to concieve the idea than some provincial English musician. I'm getting far too deep, and 'Mustapha' is really a silly little song, so I'll leave it at that .wow, I didn't know that thanks! This also explains his snotty accent when he's giving interviews | |
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This is a tough one. I'll give it a try!
1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. You're My Best Friend (This will be played at my wedding.) 3. Under Pressure 4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love 5. Seaside Rendezous (It's so cute! "Give us a kiss."  )Wanna hear me sing? www.ChampagneHoneybee.com | |
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Raze said: Killer Queen
Queen Bitch Queen Of The Night God Save The Queen Little Queenie  U are too funny... | |
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Save Me
Under Pressure Somebody To Love I Want To Break Free Killer Queen | |
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Um.
How bout like, NONE. | |
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Bohemian Rhapsody
The prophet Song You're My best Friend Too Late Somebody to love | |
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You're My best Friend
Keep Yourself Alive Don't Stop Me Now Play the Game We Will Rock You (really a guilty, overplayed pleasure. I could do without hearing the beat for as long as I live, but I'll always love the guitar solo...) "I got the devil in me, girl." - 'John the Baptist', Afghan Whigs
"Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself." | |
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OOOHHH!!! Good one...Queen rocks!!
I'm In Love With My Car One Vision Play the Game Bohemian Rhapsody 7 Seas of Rhye with special mention to... Somebody to Love Dragon Attack '39 Death on 2 Legs Under Pressure | |
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