What the hell is a Parsi?
- PT21

does it have anything to do with a parsec or the kessel run?

That might explain Bohemian Rhapsody.
- MJL

According to a former bandmate of Mercury's, prior to Queen, he had developed part of the song as far back as the late 1960's.

When recorded, it was the most expensive single ever recorded. Reportedly Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor put in several 12 hour sessions to lay down the vocals

What the hell is a Parsi?
- PT21

People of Zoroastrian-Iranian descent that emigrated to India

People of Zoroastrian-Iranian descent that emigrated to India
- Jsaquella

....let's just call it Parsi

According to a former bandmate of Mercury's, prior to Queen, he had developed part of the song as far back as the late 1960's.

When recorded, it was the most expensive single ever recorded. Reportedly Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor put in several 12 hour sessions to lay down the vocals
- Jsaquella

Old School up in here.

Old School up in here.
- stveshdy

I found that looking for a quote. Apparently, Freddie said, you know what this song needs? An Opera!

Speaking of Indian music....


- Giroux_Is_God

the problem with the Beatles is very few of their songs can translate to 2012. They just sound so dated nowadays.

the problem with the Beatles is very few of their songs can translate to 2012. They just sound so dated nowadays.
- FlyerGuy

I'd still rather listen to 90% of The Beatles catalog than music made in 2012

I'd still rather listen to 90% of The Beatles catalog than music made in 2012
- Jsaquella

You listen to the Beatles?

You listen to the Beatles?
- stveshdy

Absolutely.

I'd still rather listen to 90% of The Beatles catalog than music made in 2012
- Jsaquella

oh, I agree with that. The versatility and originality were just amazing.

oh, I agree with that. The versatility and originality were just amazing.
- FlyerGuy

I was actually thinking of popping in the DVD Help! but I'm tired.

Absolutely.
- Jsaquella

That music puts me to sleep. I guess everyone has their own thing. The Beatles were never play around my house growing up. I've listen to some of their songs but I just cant get into it.

I was actually thinking of popping in the DVD Help! but I'm tired.
- Jsaquella

how do you feel about alan's pyschedelic breakfast or several species of small furry animals gathered together in a cave (and grooving with a pict)?
- hammarby31

sounds like the chipmunks on crack to me

sounds like the chipmunks on crack to me
- flyerscup2011

this is what happens when you have money to burn in a studio ... and drugs nearby.

People of Zoroastarian-Iranian descent that emigrated to India
- Jsaquella

I've seen the Zoroastrian tower near the hanging garden in Mumbai. Cool vultures.

this is what happens when you have money to burn in a studio ... and drugs nearby.

- FlyerGuy

we should all be so lucky

I'd still rather listen to 90% of The Beatles catalog than music made in 2012
- Jsaquella

I'm not at all a Beatles fan. Can't stand most of their stuff actually.

I'm not at all a Beatles fan. Can't stand most of their stuff actually.
- MJL

I'm not at all a Beatles fan. Can't stand most of their stuff actually.
- MJL

+1

the problem with the Beatles is very few of their songs can translate to 2012. They just sound so dated nowadays.
- FlyerGuy

if you're talking about i wanna hold your hand or something along those lines, i understand what you're saying, but their influence is still everywhere.

+1
- aightwebang17

i knew you'd be along... maybe you guys can discuss Asia later?

i knew you'd be along... maybe you guys can discuss Asia later?
- Don'tForgetTocchet

Not a fan of Asia. I'm all for a Toto discussion, however.

Not a fan of Asia. I'm all for a Toto discussion, however.
- aightwebang17

ahh yes, Toto. my mistake.

thoughts on RHCP?