Brian May recorded the national anthem of England in 1974 before Queen's "S… Read Full Bio ↴Brian May recorded the national anthem of England in 1974 before Queen's "Sheer Heart Attack tour. He played a guide piano which was edited out later and added several layers of guitars. After the song was completed it was played as an outro at virtually every concert Queen played. When recording the track May played a rough version on piano for Roy Thomas Baker. He called his own skills on the piano sub-par at the time.
May performed the song live on the roof of Buckingham Palace for the Queen's golden jubilee in 2002 and has stated that he performed the song on the roof of Buckingham Palace as an homage to Jimi Hendrix's version of "The Star-Spangled Banner".
Guitar layering is one of May's distinctive techniques as a rock guitarist. He has stated that the technique was born in his mind looking for a violin sound. For tracks like this, he stated he can use "up to 30" layers, using a small amplifier named the 'Deacy Amp' built by John Deacon, and later released commercially like the "Brian May" amplifier by Vox.
May performed the song live on the roof of Buckingham Palace for the Queen's golden jubilee in 2002 and has stated that he performed the song on the roof of Buckingham Palace as an homage to Jimi Hendrix's version of "The Star-Spangled Banner".
Guitar layering is one of May's distinctive techniques as a rock guitarist. He has stated that the technique was born in his mind looking for a violin sound. For tracks like this, he stated he can use "up to 30" layers, using a small amplifier named the 'Deacy Amp' built by John Deacon, and later released commercially like the "Brian May" amplifier by Vox.
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“Thank you, beautiful people. Goodnight, God bless you.”
- Freddie Mercury
@dannrojas8818
Hungarian Rhapsody
@RyansColoradoRailProductions
@Dann Rojas no that was Wembley 7/12/86
@eibronxyruscayanan7099
Dang he already watched the Queen Live at Wembley July 12 1986
@carlosmpsenyorcapitacollon6977
I know it may sound stupid. But that sounds quite elegant in a rock band. You are maybe the best rock band ever created and you end your concerts with the national anthem AND saying Good night to everyone.
@carlosmpsenyorcapitacollon6977
Hungary 1986.
@Flamestar320
This arrangement is a prime example of how well Brian May's sound and the Deacy Amp go together.
@robbinvanderzwart7452
@@user-cj8jg4io1l please keep these kind of comments away from Queen comment sections
@partyxplays
After finding out Elizabeth the II Passed away, I feel like I needed to listen to this. I think this song is appropriate enough to mourn the loss of one of the best queens in the world. Rest In Peace Elizabeth and Rest in Peace Freddie. God Save the Queen 🕊
@creaketh
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