What's fucking wild is Brian May the guitarist, had such a unique sound because he used banjo strings. Another fun fact is that he has a PhD in astrophysics.
It's truly terrible how much Freddie suffered before the end, and his end came entirely too soon. He was denied a long life and us a gracefully aging star of the live stage. I doubt he would've still been touring as much as Brian and Roger have been in their old age but still banging out albums for sure. RIP Freddie, we will always miss you.
For the yougin's. Band Aide and live Aide were fund raisers for Ethiopia (famine/civil war). Raised $100mill, which the organizer (Bob Geldof) handed over to Pres. Mengistu of Ethiopia. He did this despite the advice of many NGOs who knew there was no infrastructure and vast corruption. Memgistu (a Marxist the Soviets loved), took the money and bought Soviet weapons to crush opposition. Est deaths during his rule 500k-2mill. 1991 He was overthrown and granted asylum in Zimbabwe. Hes still there
It's not true 4k, it's 4k upscaling and they de-interlaced the original footage (it says so at the beginning of the video). They did a pretty great job too, much clearer than the original footage.
SkyVINS
Aide
itwasthepatman
Sent shivers down my spine
pandaM3CH4
Now that's the way to start my Sunday. Thank you.
TheShoggothOfMosquitoCreek
The kids might not know cursive, but as long as they hold Freddie Mercury in high esteem, my hope for humanity remains.
themayorMcCheese
Now .. I'm aware of Freddie's talent.. but son of a bitch I love Brian May's guitar playing so much
Calicious
Absolutely legendary
szpet627
DesdemonaMoor
Core memory unlocked. Stayed up all day/night to watch this is high school.
celestedrake
timmargh
My brother was there, the bastard.
Quebeker
will music be this good ever again?
TheOneAndOnlyButtStabber
What's fucking wild is Brian May the guitarist, had such a unique sound because he used banjo strings. Another fun fact is that he has a PhD in astrophysics.
Sprocker
Also, he made that guitar out of an old fireplace.
otish
Man, Rami Malek is really going all out here
ThatQuietlySmirking
Best part of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie.
Blazefast
I miss him
certainlynotaserialkiller
bexxMaker
The GOAT
Aliasname
that little kiss was for his mum.
he told her “ i’ll blow you a kiss “.
absolute legend.
HighrockTendales
My mum was just off to the side of the stage handing out radio mics. Still got Bowie's in our garage.
celestedrake
certainlynotaserialkiller
icouldntthinkofabetterusername2
633k
DillPixels
I really wish we could've seen what more he could've done with his talents. RIP
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
It's truly terrible how much Freddie suffered before the end, and his end came entirely too soon. He was denied a long life and us a gracefully aging star of the live stage. I doubt he would've still been touring as much as Brian and Roger have been in their old age but still banging out albums for sure. RIP Freddie, we will always miss you.
scoutMoonDiver
MostLikelyNotWearingPants
For the yougin's. Band Aide and live Aide were fund raisers for Ethiopia (famine/civil war). Raised $100mill, which the organizer (Bob Geldof) handed over to Pres. Mengistu of Ethiopia. He did this despite the advice of many NGOs who knew there was no infrastructure and vast corruption. Memgistu (a Marxist the Soviets loved), took the money and bought Soviet weapons to crush opposition. Est deaths during his rule 500k-2mill. 1991 He was overthrown and granted asylum in Zimbabwe. Hes still there
MostLikelyNotWearingPants
https://www.spin.com/2015/07/live-aid-the-terrible-truth-ethiopia-bob-geldof-feature/
Richkonfusion
Just how effortless that volume of voice comes out from that man.
God I wish I was there.
certainlynotaserialkiller
imagine being in a room:
CgnCalling
Live Aid. One of the most influential events in my youth. Watched it live while visiting in England.
Gulanga
And the result: "...much of the relief funds intended for victims were in fact siphoned off to purchase arms from the Soviet Union"
AvidApostate
Always upvote Freddie.
Mightynineftw2000
You stole my line! +1
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
Him and the rest of Queen stole the fucking show at Live Aid.
PilgrimScott
Freddie was ready
TheOneAndOnlyButtStabber
and Brian May
Bristlecone42
Brian May mostly still plays a guitar he built when he was a teenager. Absolute legend.
RoyDMercer
The entire performance in 4k: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yM669TcrE0
ruint
I wish we could give comments accolades. This will have to do instead:
RoyDMercer
Much appreciated, all the same.
averageNerdyGuy
I expected to be told that I was never going to be given up or let go. I was pleasantly surprised. Have a green arrow.
icecubesonmyscrotum
There's always this version too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb3D7SfgKm4
dbbbbs
I think Spinal Tap must have done cover for this before all their drummers died.
Cap2000
How does one get 4k footage of a pre-4k time?
Leaps
It is hard to compare but film has much higher resolution than 4K.
TussleTheCat
It's not true 4k, it's 4k upscaling and they de-interlaced the original footage (it says so at the beginning of the video). They did a pretty great job too, much clearer than the original footage.
Cap2000
That's pretty neato