Classic Albums Live is bringing Queen’s album News of the World to Southam Hall! Those are some tough shoes to fill, but with everything we’ve seen from Classic Albums Live in the past, we’re confident this will be a show to remember.
News of the World – Queen
Released – October 28, 1977
I was talking to our Music Director – Rob Phillips
He’s been reviewing the News of the World album
And like before
He was blown away by Queen’s precision
Perhaps more attuned than any other band
So when we perform Queen
It’s like our brains have been tweaked
And we all become scientists
With a healthy dose of flamboyance
There’s a reason why Queen endures
It’s greatness
Queen is the cream that rises to the top
That’s why all the kids know this music
They are like adults in that
They understand the beauty of
True works of art
The News of the World album was a battle cry
The opening stomps of We Will Rock You do just that
They rock you – it’s perfect
This album is full of hits
And complex cool songs
It’s our honor to perform it note for note – cut for cut
Craig Martin
Founder
Classic Albums Live
About Classic Albums Live
Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music; “We created something that endures and connects. These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote – ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy.”
With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success in performing arts centres and theatres. Fans in Texas, Florida, California, New York and central and east coast Canada have all continued to support the series and make it a sustaining, successful show.
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