Queen/Magic Years a Visual Anthology the Complete Set

The historical masterpiece "THE MAGIC YEARS" from the official history video is reprinted in the highest quality. This work is an anthology piece that looks back at Freddie's last tour, "MAGIC TOUR 1986," from before the band was formed. This is a masterpiece that summarizes the era when Freddie Mercury was active in about 3 hours. Of course, the main thing is “MAGIC TOUR 1986”, but it also shows plenty of history leading up to it and the behind-the-scenes of the Knebworth performance, which was the last show with Freddie. The production of the historical masterpiece "Bohemian Rhapsody" and LIVE AID were also depicted in the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody", but this work is revealed through the words of the artists themselves. It is not a dramatized story, but a visual masterpiece depicting the true QUEEN. The official work "THE MAGIC YEARS", which is the basis of this work, was released in 1987 in three parts, "VOL.1" to "VOL.3", but since then it has never been released on DVD. Out of print without a hitch. In this work, we have borrowed three of the finest mint quality VHS that were treasured by core enthusiasts and have carefully digitized them. The quality is truly amazing. Of course, it's VHS from that time, so it's different from the modern sensibilities of the digital era, but its state of preservation is perfect. There is no tape distortion or playback deterioration at all, and there is not even a single line noise for 3 hours. There is no distortion at the edges of the screen, which is the fate of video tapes, and the audio is equally perfect. Although I have seen very few of them on the used market, they were never in the condition I expected. I often hear people say they buy three copies: one for viewing, one for preaching, and one for preservation, but even if they were intended for preservation, it has been in this condition for over 30 years... The huge anthology work revived with such quality is literally a moving masterpiece. As for the production, it is an orthodox history work that includes comments from members, related parties, and fans in various live scenes...I would say that in this era, it is not a live performance or a promo video, but a "rock history" video work. There were few releases as such, and this work opened up an era and established the standard. And, as a Pioneer, the spirit of the production is amazing, and the cast is not all that great. Starting with Bob Geldof and producer Roy Thomas Baker, the members' families and engineers talk candidly behind the scenes, and fellow stars are also gorgeous. Elton John, Billy Squire, John Taylor, Paul McCartney, Samantha Fox, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, David Bowie, Phil. Collins, Diana Ross, Little Richard... In addition to world-famous celebrities, STATUS QUO, Phish, Gary Moore, and even Wendy O. Williams (who is taking a bath for some reason). This is not an exhaustive list; each person talks about their feelings toward QUEEN in a variety of ways. It is a fierce lineup even from a modern perspective where rock anthologies have become established. And not only is the performance lined up with celebrities, but the content is also very special. From the secret behind the birth of famous songs, to the riotous commotion of the tour, to scenes on the verge of fights between the members, it's all in great detail. This work contains "VOL.1", "VOL.2", and "VOL.3" on each of the three discs, but first of all, "VOL.1". Here. The story covers everything from the formation of the group to the breakout of "A NIGHT AT THE OPERA," and the production of "One Vision." From the beginning, there are a series of episodes that you can't take your eyes off, such as celebrities' reviews of QUEEN, unusual stories of the members, their obsession with PVs, behind-the-scenes stories about pay disputes, etc. What's more, the videos are full of rare footage that will make you dizzy the more you dig into it, such as performances from his debut and John Deacon's report card (his career path after graduation says "QUEEN"!). There would be no end to it if I wrote it all down, but it won't get across unless I say something, so here are the two biggest highlights. The first is the secret story behind the birth of the iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody." The main character here is producer Roy Thomas Baker, who looks back vividly at the time of recording. He started by saying, ``I came up with this song,'' and then came up with ideas one after another, such as ``Let's make it opera-style.'' To which he replied, ``(stunned)...Oh, okay. It's opera-style.'' I decided to do a rock part." The songs became longer and longer, and my manager at the time was worried that they wouldn't get played on the radio. You can hear plenty of real comments from people who were there to witness the creation, growth, and release of these brilliant masterpieces in rock history. And the other is the production scene of "One Vision". The progress at the time this video was made is vivid. Although they had already experienced a miraculous comeback with “LIVE AID,” they approach their creations with sincerity and discuss them without compromise. Freddie is clearly the key player, and he relentlessly gives instructions to the other members, such as, ``The current one is good, but the previous one is better,'' and ``The gap is still the same even at number 2.'' His appearance is completely different from the flamboyant entertainer on stage, and he is exactly like "Freddie the Musician." Furthermore, the members disappeared from the camera after producer Mack commented, ``They had a big fight like a married couple. They didn't do it in front of people, but behind their backs.'' Even when the scene changes, the quarrel between the husband and wife seems to be receding, as phrases such as ``The beat is like a clock now'' and ``Let's leave the fight behind, for now'' are heard. Finally, Freddie plays the drum track and makes a fist pump as if to say, "We did it!"... You can witness the production site where you can see the uncompromising seriousness and human relationships. Their replacement, ``VOL.2,'' is a success story that depicts their rise from their first visit to Japan, where they were first discovered, to their rise to become world-famous stars. In 1975, when they were not recognized even in their home country, Japan welcomed them with a storm of commotion and great hospitality, and the members were taken aback and looked for words to express their gratitude. There are scenes of her attending a tea party in a dreamlike state, etc. The comments looking back on those days are vivid, but what's even better is the expressions on the members' faces as they look around and say, "What's going on?!" After that, the album depicts QUEEN's rise to great heights, with plenty of talk about "Hyde Park," which determined their success in their home country, and the North American tour, which was a series of hardships. Visually, there are plenty of valuable live shots here as well, including the first Budokan performance in Japan. Interesting and valuable footage such as appearances on TV from various countries and muddy pro wrestling at the launch party will make you think, ``This is it!'' The final "VOL.3" is a road movie depicting everything from the miraculous revival of "LIVE AID" to Freddie's final "MAGIC TOUR 1986." From practicing his voice in the dressing room to taking control of a huge stadium, there's plenty of footage of Freddy shining in public at the end. The story of the South African performance, which caused worldwide bashing, does not appear, so the miracle of “LIVE AID” feels weak, but the comments from the members who are savoring the past 15 years are heavy now. At the time of this work, no one knew about the approaching tragedy, and it tells the story of the future. ``There will come a time when I won't be able to run around the stage anymore. The time will come eventually when I'll quit. But I won't give up on music,'' Freddie says. The film ends with Freddy's ``Fuck day, tomorrow''. Precisely because the tragedy that followed is so decisive, there is no hope for an official reissue of this work. However, precisely because of this, it is a book that pierces my heart. Not only is it a masterpiece video work that changed rock culture, but it is about 3 hours long, and its history, way of life, and numerous comments will transport you to the golden age. The movie ``Bohemian Rhapsody'' was also great, but it was too focused on entertainment and could not be said to be faithful to history. This work is the true history of QUEEN. This is a 3-disc set in which the person himself, those involved, and other stars at the time talk about it. Japanese Edition Disc 1(59:46) Magic Years Volume One 'The Foundations' Introduction 1. Introduction - excerpt of 'One Vision' 2. Interview with Bob Geldof 3. 'We Will Rock You' with audio and video footage 4. Short excerpt of 'We Will Rock You' from 1979 5. Backstage footage of 'The Magic Tour' The Band 6. Interview with Jackie Stewart 7. Interview with Gary Langham 8. Interview with Elton John 9. Interview with Billy Squier 10. Interview with one of Roger's schoolfriends Early Days 11. Clip of 'Keep Yourself Alive' 12. Interview with John Taylor (Duran Duran) 13. Early interview with Roger 14. Interviews with Freddie and Roger 15. My Fairy King, interviews with Brian 16. Interviews with Roger and Brian 17. Interview with John, Freddie and Paul McCartney, etc 18. Interview with Freddie 19. Interview with John and Michael Appleton 20. Interview with Brian 21. Interview with Barbara Baker (Roy Thomas Baker's wife) 22. Interview with Jim Beach and Norman Sheffield (ex-manager) Bohemian Rhapsody 23. Interviews with Samantha Fox, Dave Stewart & Roy Thomas Baker 24. Interview with John Deacon, Roy Thomas Baker and John Reid 25. 1977 BPI award for best British single Making Videos 26 Selection of clips and interview with Michael Appleton and Brian and 'Spread Your Wings' and 'We Will Rock You' 27. Footage of 'Bicycle Race', and interview with Roy Thomas Baker 28. Interview with Freddie and 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' 29. Interview with Brian and 'making of' footage of 'Save Me' 30. Interview with Roger, 'Flash', and interview with Brian 31. Interview with John and footage of 'I Was Born To Love You' 32. Interview with Freddie and interview with Mel Smith 33. 'It's A Hard Life', and interviews with Roger and Diana Moseley 34. Interview with Russel Mulcahy, Roger and Christopher Lambert 35. Clip of 'One Vision' In The Studio 36. Brian's ' Piano Solo' and interviews with Roger and Brian 37. Interview with John, Freddie, and Brian improvising 'One Vision' 38. Roy Thomas Baker, Mack, David Richards, Roger, Freddie, Brian and John 39. Further improvised footage and 'One Vision' 'Just For Fun' version 40. Interview with Freddie End Credits 41. Excerpt of 'One Vision' Disc 2(56:57) Magic Years Volume Two 'Live Killers In The Making' Japanese Tour, 1975 1. Interview with Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach 2. Interview with John and footage of Queen in Japan 3. Interview with John and more footage of around Japan Hyde Park & ​​Earl's Court Concerts 5. 'Keep Yourself Alive' (Hyde Park 1976) and interview 6. Freddie's ' Vocal Impro and 'Flick Of The Wrist' (Hyde Park 1976) 7. OGWT interview with Brian and footage of '39' (Hyde Park 1976) 8. Interview with John Harris and 'Killer Queen' (Earl's Court 1977) 9. Live Footage(Earl's Court) and interview with Gary Numan 10. Interview with Brian and 'You Take My Breath Away' 'Rock And Roll Medley' (Earls Court 1977) American Tour, 1977 11. Backstage footage from Houston 1977 12. 'We Will Rock You' (Houston 1977) with interviews 13. 'We Are The Champions' (Houston 1977) and interviews After Show Parties & Queen Fans 14. Excerpt of 'Body Language' and mud-wrestling footage etc 15. 'Let Me Entertain You ' 'Sheer Heart Attack' (Paris 1979) 16. Convention auction, and interview with Jacky Gunn The Group, The Red Special & Saturday Night Live 17. Interview with Freddie 18. Now I'm Here (Concert for Kampuchea 1979), and interviews 19. 'Las Palabras De Amor' (Top Of The Pops 1982), and interviews 20. 'Now I'm Here' (Concert for Kampuchea, 1979), and interviews 21. Interview with Brian and his father Harold about making his guitar 22. 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' (Saturday Night Live 1982) South America, 1981 23. Drum Solo and footage of Queen on Brazilian TV, March 1981 24. Somebody To Love' (Sao Paulo) and interview with Jim Beach 25 'Another One Bites The Dust' (Buenos Aires 1981) and interviews 26. 'Love Of My Life' (Buenos Aires 1981) and interview with Freddie 'Under Pressure' and Milton Keynes 1982 27. Montreux and interviews with David Bowie and Freddie 28. 'Under Pressure' (Milton Keynes 1982) and interviews 29. 'Play The Game' 'Staying Power' (Milton Keynes 1982), interview Queen On TV 30. Interview with Japan Promoter and 'Teo Torriatte' (Tokyo 1982) 31 Brian, Roger and John on Japanese TV 32. Freddie on Kenny Everett's TV show and Roger on 'Pop Quiz' 33. Roger and John on Korean TV 34. 'Radio Ga Ga' (Sydney 1985) with Phil Collins interview Rock In Rio 35. 'Radio Ga Ga' (Rio 1985) and Mike Smith news report 36. 'Keep Passing The Open Windows', and Freddie TV interview 37. 'I Want To Break Free' (Rio 1985) and interviews with John and Freddie End Credits 38. Footage of Rio audience and audience noise Disc 3(57:56) Magic Years Volume Three 'Crowned In Glory' Live Aid 1. 'Is This The World We Created?' (Budapest 1986), interviews and 'Radio Ga Ga ' (Live Aid 1985) 2. Interview with Freddie, Freddie Singalong (Live Aid), and interview with Brian 3. 'Hammer To Fall' (Live Aid), interview and 'We Are The Champions' (Live Aid 1985) Live At Wembley 4. Interview with Brian 5. Setting up for a concert and interviews 6. Interview with tour promoter Harvey Goldsmith 7. Interview with John 8. Interview with a Queen fan and Jim Callaghan (Queen security) 9. Interview with Freddie, Brian, Paul McCartney, Roger 10. Interview with Freddie and Brian 11. Backstage, 'One Vision' (Wembley 1986), interviews 'A Kind Of Magic' (Wembley 1986) 12. Interview with Freddie and Elton John 13. Interviews with Samantha Fox and Freddie Mercury 14. 'My Melancholy Blues' and Freddie traveling and interview 15. 'Dancer' with after-show party and interviews with Roger and Brian Live In Budapest 16. 'Procession' and 'Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon' 17. Freddie practicing his 'Singalong' 18. Brian and Freddie rehearsing 'Tavaszi Szel Vizet Araszt' 19. Backstage and 'Tavaszi Szel Vizet Araszt' from the concert 20. Interviews, 'Love Of My Life' 21. 'Hammer To Fall' and 'Tutti Frutti ' and interview with Freddie Live At Knebworth 22. 'Who Wants To Live Forever' and interviews 23. Backstage and interviews 24. 'Radio Ga Ga'(Knebworth) and interviews 25. 'We Are The Champions'(Knebworth 1986) 26. Interview with Freddie, 'God Save The Queen' (Wembley 1986) and backstage End Credits 27. 'Is This The World We Created?' (Budapest 1986), and short comment from Freddie PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.175min.