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Brian May Discography
This is the discography of Brian May. Albums Studio albums *A ^ Peak position upon reissue in 2021. *B ^ Peak position upon reissue in 2022. Live albums EPs Collaboration albums With Smile Singles As lead artist As featured artist With Smile Videos Video releases *1983: ''Star Licks Master Series'' ( VHS; in 1993 reissued under the title ''Master Session'') *1994: '' Live at the Brixton Academy'' (VHS) *2013: ''The Candlelight Concerts - Live At Montreux 2013'' (DVD/BD) (with Kerry Ellis) Appearances on various artists compilations As producer, songwriter or session musician Producer Session musician and songwriter Computer games *1994: '' Rise of the Robots'' (contains reworked tracks from the 1992 album '' Back to the Light'') *1996: '' Rise 2: Resurrection'' (contains "Cyborg"; in 1998 released on the album '' Another World'') References {{DEFAULTSORT:May, Brian Discography Discographies of British artists Rock musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian May
Brian Harold May (born 19 July 1947) is an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and astrophysicist, who achieved worldwide fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. May was a co-founder of Queen with lead singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor. His songwriting contributions helped Queen become among the most successful acts in music history. May previously performed with Taylor in the blues rock band Smile, which he had joined while he was at university. After Queen's formation in 1970, bass guitarist John Deacon joined to complete the line-up in 1971. They became one of the biggest rock bands in the world with the success of the album '' A Night at the Opera'' and its single "Bohemian Rhapsody". From the mid-1970s until the early 1990s, Queen played at some of the biggest venues in the world, including at Live Aid in 1985. As a member of Queen, May became regarded as a virtuoso musician. He was identified with a distinctive sound created through his l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furia (album)
''La musique de Furia – Un film de Alexandre Aja'' is the original soundtrack of the 1999 film '' Furia'', written and recorded by Brian May. It is May's third solo album, his first soundtrack album, and to date his final full album as a solo artist. It is predominantly instrumental, with the exception of the song "Dream of Thee", which features vocals by May. Track listing # "Furia Theme – Opening Titles" – 4:40 # "First Glance (Solo Flute)" – 1:35 # "Landscape" – 1:14 # "Tango: 'Cuesta Abajo'" – 2:59 # "The Meeting (Solo Guitar)" – 1:35 # "First Kiss" – 2:03 # "Storm" – 2:19 # "Phone" – 1:07 # "Pursuit" – 3:45 # "Diner" – 1:18 # "Apparition" – 1:36 # "Arrest" – 1:28 # "Father and Son" – 1:34 # "Aaron" – 0:49 # "Fire" – 0:55 # "Gun (Solo Violin)" – 1:55 # "Reggae: 'Bird in Hand'" – 3:30 # "Killing" – 1:13 # "Escape" – 1:50 # "Go On" – 2:19 # "Dream of Thee" – 4:36 # "Alternative Gun" – 1:33 (bonus track) Personnel * Brian May � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Days (Brian May And Kerry Ellis)
''Golden Days'' is the second album released by the duo Brian May and Kerry Ellis. Their first album together as a duo was '' Acoustic by Candlelight'', which is a live album, although they first worked together on Ellis' second studio album ''Anthems'', which May produced. The album was first released on 7 April 2017 and reached number 27 in the UK Albums Chart. Release and critical reception The album was originally to be called ''Anthems II'', named after Ellis' album ''Anthems'', which May produced and wrote or co-wrote five of the songs. It was scheduled to be released in March 2017. The release date changed to 7 April 2017 as did the album title to ''Golden Days'' In a press release, May said of the album: The album entered the UK Albums Chart on 20 April 2017 and climbed to number 27 and spent just one week on the charts. Upon its release, ''Golden Days'' received mixed reviews from music critics. Nicky Sweetland of the South London Press wrote "This album is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acoustic By Candlelight
''Acoustic by Candlelight: Live on the Born Free tour'' is the first live album by actress and singer Kerry Ellis and rock musician Brian May, released on 17 June 2013. The 15-track album consists of material from live shows of the first leg of their Born Free Tour, which the pair embarked on in late 2012. Track listing Notes * (*) Original songs written by Ellis and May * (†) Songs originally by Queen Queen or QUEEN may refer to: Monarchy * Queen regnant, a female monarch of a Kingdom ** List of queens regnant * Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king * Queen dowager, the widow of a king * Queen mother, a queen dowager who is the mother ... Release history {{DEFAULTSORT:Acoustic by Candelight 2013 live albums Kerry Ellis albums Brian May albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry Ellis
Kerry Jane Ellis (born 6 May 1979) is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before training at Laine Theatre Arts from the age of 16. Ellis made her first professional stage appearance in 1998 and went on to make her West End debut in the 2001 revival of ''My Fair Lady'' as an understudy for the role of Eliza Doolittle. In 2002, she landed the role of Meat in the original London cast of '' We Will Rock You'' and has subsequently played lead roles in musicals ''Les Misérables'', '' Wicked'' (in the West End and on Broadway), ''Oliver!'' and ''Cats'' as well as appearing in national tours and concert productions of musicals like ''Miss Saigon'', ''Chess'', ''The War of the Worlds'', '' RENT'', and '' Anything Goes''. Ellis, who has received several awards and nominations for her performances, has become recognised as the First Lady o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream is a German electronic music band founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese. The group has seen many personnel changes over the years, with Froese having been the only constant member until his death in January 2015. The best-known lineup of the group was its mid-1970s trio of Froese, Christopher Franke, and Peter Baumann. In 1979, Johannes Schmoelling replaced Baumann. Since Froese's death in 2015, the group has been under the leadership of Thorsten Quaeschning (Froese's chosen successor and the current longest-serving band member, having joined in 2005). He was joined by violinist Hoshiko Yamane in 2011, Ulrich Schnauss in 2014 and Paul Frick in 2020. Tangerine Dream are considered a pioneering act in electronica. Their work with the electronic music Ohr label produced albums that had a pivotal role in the development of the German musical scene known as kosmische Musik ("cosmic music"). Their "Virgin Years", so called because of their association with Virgin Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Thompson (English Musician)
Christopher Hamlet Thompson (born 9 March 1948) is an English singer and guitarist known both for his work with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, specifically for his lead vocal on the classic hit " Blinded By the Light" and for his solo accomplishments. Biography Thompson was born in Ashford, Kent, England, but raised in New Zealand. His early musical experiences were whilst still at school with the band The Paragons that played at weekly church youth club dances. Later, as his talent became clear, the band was reformed as Dynasty with other musicians and achieved much local success on the New Zealand music scene. Thompson's last band in New Zealand was Mandrake, formed with university friends who played the Friday and Saturday night dances in and around Hamilton City. He went to Australia before returning to England in 1973 to pursue a musical career, eventually joining Manfred Mann's Earth Band in 1976. In 1978, he was featured in ''Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Special (EP)
''Red Special'' is an EP by guitarist Brian May of Queen. The mini-album was a Japan-only release to promote the tour in Japan. Overview The EP contains exclusive live tracks by The Brian May Band recorded at the European part of his Another World tour, tracks taken from the '' Another World'' album and singles' B-sides. Track listing #"On My Way Up" (Live in Paris, June 98) (Brian May) – 8:05 #"Why Don't We Try Again" (May) – 5:23 #"Maybe Baby" (Buddy Holly, Norman Petty) – 2:11 #"Business (USA Radio Mix Uncut)" (May) – 5:10 #"Another World" (May) – 4:07 #"Only Make Believe" (Conway Twitty, Jack Nance) – 2:38 #"Hammer to Fall" (Live in Paris, June 98) (May) – 9:08 #"Brian Talks (A Tribute to Cozy Powell)" – 1:13 Personnel *Brian May - vocals, guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, programming *Cozy Powell - drums, percussion *Steve Ferrone - drums, percussion *Ken Taylor - bass guitar * Neil Murray - bass guitar *Jamie Moses - guitar *Spike Edney - keyboards Person ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resurrection (Brian May Song)
"Resurrection" is a song by Queen's guitarist Brian May from the album '' Back to the Light''. It was released as a fourth single from the album in 1993. Overview The single was released as two different CD versions credited to Brian May with Cozy Powell. It charted at number 23 in the UK. ''Resurrection'' was released as a mini-album in Japan putting together B-sides from the single and adding songs from ''Star Fleet Project'', previously released as B-sides to the "Back to the Light" single. The single was re-released on 16 July 2021 to promote the re-release and remastering of "Back to the Light." Track listing 12-inch & CD single 1 #"Resurrection" – 4:39 #"Love Token" – 5:27 #"Too Much Love Will Kill You" (live version) – 4:42 #*recorded live at The Palace Theater, Los Angeles, on 6 April 1993 CD single 2 #"Resurrection" – 4:39 #" Driven By You Too" – 1:32 #"Back To The Light" (live version) – 4:51 #*recorded live in Los Angeles for ''The Tonight Show With ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Fleet Project
''Star Fleet Project'' is a solo project of Brian May, Queen's guitarist, and a mini-album of the same name. Released as the work of Brian May + Friends, the album consisted of May, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alan Gratzer (then of REO Speedwagon), Phil Chen (session bassist who played with Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart), and Fred Mandel (keyboard player for Alice Cooper and additional keyboard player on Queen's Hot Space Tour and '' The Works''). " e result is high-octane instrumentals, instantly Queenish, and not unlike ''Flash'' with added fretboard pyrotechnics". The tapes were not intended to be released and received minimal mixing. "''Star Fleet Project'' was called a 'mini-album' by aybecause he thought it...too short to be a proper album, but too long to be even an EP single". Production The idea for the album came from May's son Jimmy, a fan of ''Star Fleet'', the English title of Japanese sci-fi puppet TV show '' X-Bomber''. " little boy had been watching this sci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brian May Band
The Brian May Band was an English-American rock band formed by Queen guitarist Brian May for touring in promotion of his studio albums. History The rhythm section for the band were Cozy Powell and Neil Murray, who had previously worked together in Black Sabbath and Whitesnake. Spike Edney, who was the tour keyboardist for Queen between 1984 and 1986 took the keyboard spot. The band was originally formed in October 1991 for May's performance at '' Guitar Legends'' guitar festival in Seville, Spain. The band soon went on a tour of the United States, Europe and Japan. The tour ended in December 1993, when May returned to the studio with fellow Queen bandmates Roger Taylor and John Deacon for Queen's final studio album, ''Made In Heaven''. Meanwhile, Cozy Powell and Neil Murray returned to work with Black Sabbath, and both later joined Peter Green's Band. The band reunited in 1998 to promote Brian May's '' Another World'' album. Eric Singer, of later KISS fame, was brought as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live At The Brixton Academy (Brian May Album)
''Live at the Brixton Academy'' is a recording of The Brian May Band's first show in London on June 15, 1993. The album was released on CD, Cassette, LP and VHS in 1994, and remains the group's only release as a collective. Overview The album is an almost complete and unedited version of the concert. Their performance of John Lennon's " God (The Dream Is Over)" was not included on the album due to copyright issues. Keyboard player Spike Edney had to play a second solo (neither are on the CD, the first being on the video) after May had technical problems before playing "Last Horizon". Also, "Back To The Light", "Tie Your Mother Down", "Love Token", "Headlong", "Let Your Heart Rule Your Head", "Resurrection" (in particular, Cozy Powell's drum solo), "We Will Rock You" and "Hammer to Fall" are all slightly shortened on the CD, but appear in full on the 90-minute video of the same event. The spoken part after "Love Token" has been cut because it contained too many profaniti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
