{"id":17895,"date":"2012-02-14T11:53:39","date_gmt":"2012-02-14T16:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=17895"},"modified":"2013-01-28T11:24:26","modified_gmt":"2013-01-28T16:24:26","slug":"queen-days-of-our-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/queen-days-of-our-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen | Days Of Our Lives<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Kathy Kindred<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"In January, Eagle Rock Entertainment\/Eagle Vision released a two-part documentary, Queen: Days of Our Lives<\/em>, which was produced by two lifelong Queen fans and collaborators, Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas, and directed by Matt Casey. The legendary rock band asked Thomas and Lupton to do the almost impossible; condense four decades of Queen into a comprehensive, compelling historical documentary to celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary. <\/p>\n

Days of Our Lives<\/em> chronicles the collective lives of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor through 40 years of Queen \u2013 the good, the bad and the ugly. Part one of the documentary covers the beginning of Queen, when the four college students met in 1970, and continues up to 1980. Part two chronicles the band from 1980 to today. It is the most definitive Queen documentary to date and comprises much more than outtakes, scenes from the cutting room floor and never-before-seen or heard music and film footage. <\/p>\n

It is obvious that Lupton and Thomas took great pains during the yearlong making of Days of Our Lives<\/em> to ensure that Queen’s entire story was told in an honest, compelling and interesting manner. The band’s story is told by in-depth interviews with Brian May, Roger Taylor and Jim Beach, Freddie Mercury’s manager, archival footage, a never-before-seen television performance and Queen’s spine-tingling performances at Wembley Stadium. Perhaps the most compelling and inspiring part of the documentary focuses on Mercury during his HIV diagnosis, progression to AIDS and his final days. Mercury was musically driven and recorded solo tracks for songs that he knew he would never live to hear. It it particularly interesting how the last three albums were put together. <\/p>\n

During his final days, Mercury told Beach, \u201cDo anything you want with my music dear, but never make me boring!\u201d Days of Our Lives<\/em> is anything but boring and leaves viewers wanting more; more of Freddie Mercury’s Queen, the band that forever changed the landscape of rock and roll. For Queen fans, the 40th anniversary documentary is a must-have. In Days of Our Lives<\/em>, Queen tells its story in the band member’s own words, and viewers will end up having a greater appreciation for Queen and perhaps listen to their music with a different perspective. <\/p>\n

Genre: Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nFreddie Mercury
\nBrian May
\nJohn Deacon
\nRoger Taylor<\/p>\n

\u2018Queen: Days of our Lives\u2019 Blu-Ray & Standard DVD content descriptions:
\nDocumentary Part 1 \u2013 59 mins.
\nDocumentary Part 2 \u2013 59 mins. <\/p>\n

STANDARD DVD: \u2028
\nFormat: DVD-9
\nStandard: NTSC
\nRegion Code: Playable in all Regions
\nAudio: Dolby Digital Stereo (documentaries) LPCM (Videos)
\nSelection #: EV304009
\nCatalogue #: 801213040094
\nMSRP: 14.98
\nDuration: 164 minutes <\/p>\n

BLU-RAY : \u2028 \u2028
\nFormat: Blu-Ray 50
\nStandard: (NTSC)
\nRegion Code: Playable in all Regions
\nAudio: LPCM
\nSelection #: EVB334079
\nCatalogue #: 801213340798
\nMSRP: $19.98
\nDuration: 221 minutes <\/p>\n

Product Details:
\nADDITIONAL VIDEOS \u2013 Blu-Ray and Standard DVD (24 mins): <\/p>\n

Seven Seas Of Rhye 2011: A compilation of all four Top Of The Pops and Rainbow Live performances from 1974 \u2013 all unseen <\/p>\n

Killer Queen 2011: A compilation of two Top of The Pops performances, one the familiar 1974 Christmas Special, the other – discovered in the late British comedian Dick Emery\u2019s private collection, hasn\u2019t been seen since 1974, the original master tape wiped from the BBC archives. <\/p>\n

Somebody To Love 2011: This is a new edit of the video using the four takes shot on the day, most of which has never before been seen. <\/p>\n

We Are The Champions 2011: In 1977, cameras filmed Queen recording a new version of the song for the promo video. This video shows the band performing and mixing this unreleased version in two live takes. An instrumental version of this closed Part One of \u2018Days of our Lives\u2019. Here for the first time the video can be seen in its entirety. <\/p>\n

Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2011: A new edit of the video compiled from the rushes including outtakes and unseen angles. <\/p>\n

Under Pressure 2011: A new video intercutting Queen\u2019s first live performance of the song in Montreal 81 and Queen + David Bowie at the Freddie Mercury Tribute. <\/p>\n

Radio Ga Ga 2011: This new video includes unseen color footage from the 1984 Radio Ga Ga video shoot plus rushes and outtakes. <\/p>\n

BONUS SEQUENCES \u2013 Blu-Ray (59 mins) \/ Standard DVD (21 mins only): <\/p>\n

Queen: The Beginning: A detailed look at how Queen formed in 1971. Covering Smile, finding John Deacon, and the early struggles of the band. <\/p>\n

Queen On Tour 1974-5: Featuring Queen at the Rainbow and unseen footage of the band touring Japan for the first time. Includes excerpts of \u2018Now I\u2019m Here\u2019, \u2018Killer Queen\u2019 and \u2018In The Lap Of The Gods\u2019 live. <\/p>\n

Bohemian Rhapsody: Brian reveals how John Deacon made a cut in \u2018Bohemian Rhapsody\u2019 for the record company, only to be dismissed by Freddie: \u201cEither it\u2019s released in its entirety or not at all!.\u201d <\/p>\n

Working Together: The Band discuss their working relationship, including unheard archive of Queen having a \u2018creative discussion!\u2019 <\/p>\n

Leaving John Reid: An in-depth account of how the band left manager John Reid and set up Queen Productions \u2013 plus the revelation that Freddie was not sober during the making of \u2018Spread Your Wings\u2019\/\u2019We Will Rock You\u2019 in Roger\u2019s back garden. <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Stop Me Now: Brian and Roger discuss \u2018Don\u2019t Stop Me Now\u2019 and the \u2018Guitar Version\u2019 discarded by Freddie. <\/p>\n

Flash Gordon: A short sequence on the making of Queen\u2019s first film soundtrack, \u2018Flash Gordon\u2019, plus an alternate promo video. <\/p>\n

Making Videos: The band discuss the video making process, featuring lots of unseen outtakes. <\/p>\n

Scrabble Wars: A hilarious sequence about Queen and their love of Scrabble. You will just have to watch! <\/p>\n

From Magic to The Miracle: In the three years between A Kind Of Magic and The Miracle, the members of Queen went through some life changing experiences in their working and personal lives. This chapter sheds light on what went on behind closed doors. <\/p>\n

Going Slightly Mad: The Making of Innuendo: In 1991 Queen hit the charts with a No.1 album and single, \u201cInnuendo.\u201d Creatively the band were reinvigorated, their material better than ever, but beneath the surface, they all had to face the fact that Freddie was seriously ill and time was running out. <\/p>\n

Made In Heaven: Roger and Brian talk about the making of the last Queen album, Made In Heaven, working with Freddie in his final weeks, as well and working with the material he had recorded after he had passed away and the emotional distress it caused. <\/p>\n

Return To Imperial: Brian returns to Imperial College and shows us around the college where he and Roger first met, formed Smile and ultimately Queen. <\/p>\n

BONUS INTERVIEWS – Blu-Ray (19 mins). Not included on Standard DVD: The Bonus Interview section contains various interesting, funny and insightful footage that didn\u2019t fit into any particular sequence but was too great to leave on the cutting room floor. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Official website: www.queenonline.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: n\/a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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