View Full Version : Queen: Im Going Slightly Mad - Bahamut
Bahamut
02-22-2008, 12:43 PM
Hi everyone , something alittle bit diffrent from my usual arrangement from which i dip into , although its not really considered a classic Queen track , i do love the strangeness and slightly ery feeling this song gives(which is of the Innuendo album), i dunno i seem to fit in well with the strange and diffrent lol , but anyway i decided i wanted this to be a pure solo effort , so i built the bt from scratch , i played the bass using my acoustic guitar through the podxt , seems to work well enough, i play the slide guitar and do all the harmonies/vocals , also the shaker to lol :D
Theres quite afew high notes (always is with Freddie lol) , so i just did the best i could , but still i really enjoyed making and doing all this, hope you enjoy it :)
Wigrocks
02-22-2008, 02:02 PM
Loved this Mart... has a great quality in the way everything has landed. I can't place what it reminds me of. Either way, you shine terrifically in all regards on this track. The singing thing is something I hope to be able to expect regularly. Just a great sounding track in every way! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Well, definitely not one i'm familiar with, but really can see the effort and skill in putting this together Mart 'ole mate!!! It does have a little eery feel to it what with the topic as well as the synth sounds going on. Loved the guitar tones and playing....smooth and tight!!! And the vocals were fantastic bro, really well done!!!!! 5's here!!!:yourock: :rock:
Naifuzan
02-22-2008, 04:34 PM
That's a very cool sounding track. Great performance as well. :yourock:
solitude
02-22-2008, 09:53 PM
Great cover!Great bt built from scratched.The bass sounded great though it was converted from acoustic gt!The Gts works & vox are also fantastic with your own style:rock: ***** for this great work.
axe2grind
02-23-2008, 05:08 AM
Mart, I hope you did'nt dress up as a bird to record this track LOL!...like on the video of this track. Sounds very good indeed, I do love Queen, and this is a great version of what I do consider a classic Queen track. Great vocals again on this cover mate, Once I get a mic, I want to also try my hand at a cover with vocals. Great work as usual Bro....top marks from me...:yourock:
macman
02-23-2008, 05:29 AM
that was brilliant Mart, fantastic cover the attention to details was awesome
5 from me:thumb:
SteveG
02-23-2008, 03:12 PM
Dunno about strange and different but you fit in well with this, not an easy song to sing and not one I would dream of attempting, but you pulled it off fine. Not many can hit Freddie's high notes anyway! Backer was well crafted and the guitar was of course to your usual high standard. Hate the later Queen stuff tho :lol: 5 stars anyway :thumb:
slicer
02-24-2008, 03:10 AM
great solo performance mart :yourock:
not a track i recognise and not one of freds best IMO, but you done a terrific job on vox mate :thumb:
great backer too...slide, guitars, bass..lot of work involved.
regards,
jim.
sky1962
02-24-2008, 01:35 PM
Excellent, enjoyed it.*****
johnnymegabyte
02-25-2008, 09:31 AM
spot on, dude !!! :notme:
SG Std
02-25-2008, 11:20 AM
Not a song I know....I'm more of an early Queen fan....but, the vocals and production here is first rate, bro!!! And that guitar work is sweet!!!!:yourock:
goport
02-25-2008, 12:43 PM
Not a song I know....I'm more of an early Queen fan....but, the vocals and production here is first rate, bro!!! And that guitar work is sweet!!!!:yourock:
Have to agree with that. I really am not a fan of the later queen period to be fair and this is not a song I liked but I have to applaud the work and results you have pulled from this track. Excellent work and 5 stars!
Excellent work Martino!!! I enjoyed this one alot:hug:
Many Americans aren't familiar with the Innuendo stuff, so it's nice to see you do this one. It's definitely one of Freddie's most bizarre songs. Definitely not one you can easily categorise. It's essentially driven by synths; save for the sublime slide guitar solo. Nice work.
Bahamut
02-29-2008, 08:19 AM
Thanks everyone for taking a listen and for your kind comments :)
I did wish i could of got abit closer to Brian May's tone, i don't really play any of his stuff even though im a fan , still its something to work on for the future, thanks again :)
Avalon
03-01-2008, 12:01 PM
Wel u know me Mart, im a big Queen fan, of all eras, especially the weird and wondeful songs, this is definately one of those.
You did a great job in all areas too, getting all the keyboards, effects, the very strange bass arrangement right must of been a tricky task, so its nice to see you've been aking notes from me :lol: , just kiddin' :)
You brought this song together with style and class, the vocals are the icing in the cake, and in the original key too, no mean feat with any song Freddie sings, excellent performence too and 5 stars easily :thumb:
eamon7
03-13-2008, 07:44 PM
hats off to anyone that does a whole song from scratch. mart you did an excellent job on this. for some reason this reminds me of george harrison. i think you would do him well too.
Captain Spasm
03-14-2008, 08:58 AM
Great version Mart .... I too don't go much for this era of Queen, but it's sobering to remember that Innuendo pretty much told the story of Freddy's failing health (if you read between the lines of the lyrics).
'Nuff about that though ...
Even more impressive is when it's a fully built-from-scratch BT and with cool playing and singing :thumb:
Top marks old chap!
As the lyrics said, it finally happened, as in my getting a chance to listen to this one. I recognize the song right from the start. The backer is put together well, but I thought maybe the percussion could be pulled back some. Guitar work is really clean and precise. Vocally, my hats off to you! Really well done.
canyoncarver
03-18-2008, 08:19 AM
Not familiar enough with Queen to judge. Your singing is quite good though.
supercharged 350
03-18-2008, 11:55 AM
Very cool, quirky tune Mart. Your vocals fit in there well. Loved the slide! Great job, I enjoyed it.
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