An early version of the band was loosely formed for 19 October 1991, when May took part in the Guitar Legends guitar festival in Seville, Spain. The line-up for his performance was May (Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar), Cozy Powell (Drums & Percussion), Mike Moran (Keyboards), Rick Wakeman (Keyboards), Maggie Ryder (Backing vocals), Miriam Stockley (Backing vocals) and Chris Thompson (Backing vocals).
Following the death of Freddie Mercury in November 1991, May chose to deal with his grief by committing himself as fully as possible to work, first by finishing his solo album and then touring worldwide to promote it. He frequently remarked in press interviews that this was the only form of self-prescribed therapy he could think of.
The original line-up was Brian May (Lead Vocals and Lead Guitar), Cozy Powell (Drums and Percussion), Mike Caswell (Guitar), Neil Murray (Bass), Maggie Ryder (Backing vocals), Miriam Stockley (Backing vocals) and Chris Thompson (Backing vocals). This version of the band lasted only during the South American support tour (supporting The B-52's and Joe Cocker) on only five dates. Afterwards, May made significant changes, feeling the group never quite gelled. In Spain, a Catalan band, Sweet Sister support the tour
Most significantly, May brought guitarist Jamie Moses on board to replace Mike Caswell. May considered Moses a perfect fit to the band. The other change made was in the backing vocal department. Ryder, Stockley and Thompson are replaced with Catherine Porter and Shelley Preston.
On 23 February 1993, this new line-up of The Brian May Band began its world tour in the US, both supporting Guns N' Roses and headlining a few dates. The tour would take them through North America, Europe and Japan.
After the tour ended on 18 December 1993, May returned to the studio with fellow surviving Queen band members Roger Taylor and John Deacon to work on tracks that became Made in Heaven, the final Queen album. The band took Freddie's solo album demos and last recordings, which he managed to perform in the studio after the album Innuendo was finished, and completed them with their additions both musically and vocally. Work on the album after Freddie's death originally began in 1992 by John Deacon and himself, but was left till a later date due to other commitments.
In 1995, May began working towards a new solo album of covers tentatively named Heroes, in addition to working on various film and television projects and other collaborations. May subsequently changed the approach of his second album from covers to focus on those collaborations and on new material. The songs recorded for that album, Another World would feature mainly Edney, Powell, Murray and Moses, who had become his core support/collaborative team.
On 5 April 1998, Cozy Powell was killed in a car accident on the M4 motorway near Bristol, England. This caused a huge, unexpected dent in the upcoming tour for The Brian May Band, with the need for a new drummer on short notice. Steve Ferrone was brought on to help May finish recording drums for the title track "Another World" and to join the band for the early stage promotional tour of five dates in Europe before the world tour.
The line up was then Brian May (Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar), Spike Edney (Keyboards), Neil Murray (Bass), Jamie Moses (Guitar), Steve Ferrone (Drums & Percussion), Susie Webb (Backing vocals) and Zoe Nicholas (Backing vocals). Following the early promo tour, Eric Singer replaced Steve Ferrone for the full 1998 world tour. The band then consisted of Brian May (Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar), Spike Edney (Keyboards), Neil Murray (Bass), Jamie Moses (Guitar), Eric Singer (Drums & Percussion), Susie Webb (Backing vocals) and Zoe Nicholas (Backing vocals).
Resurrection
The Brian May Band Lyrics
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Confusion in my heart
My blood's fit for bursting my body apart
I'm gonna ride - ride the night into the morning sun
Yeah I'm gonna make my resurrection
No more of this crap
Got a whole new direction
Resurrection is a-gonna come
My spirit is weeping
For freedom it cries
Been scraping my living
In the valley of lies
Gonna ride the night into the morning sun
Yeah I'm a victim of a victim
Of a conspiracy
From a corpum derelictum
Gonna fly and be free
Resurrection is a-gonna come - yeah
Clear the vision
Heal the system
Sins forgiven
Rise
Flee the prison
Break the system
Sins forgiven
Rise
Ride the night
Yes I know I'm still alive
Gotta ride the night - yeah
I'm gonna ride
Rise again in the morning light
There's no sense in my counting
The price of those years
There's too many heartaches
And too many tears
Ride the night into the morning sun
Yes I thought I was dreaming
But the east is ablaze
With the promise of the future
Those Heavenly days
Ride the night into the morning sun
Ride the night into the morning sun
Cos the resurrection is a-gonna come
The lyrics of The Brian May Band's song Resurrection describe a deep inner struggle of someone who is experiencing emotional and physical pain, confusion and a feeling of being trapped. The singer seems to have been a victim of injustice, living in a "valley of lies" and being part of a conspiracy. However, the lyrics are also about hope and overcoming hardships. The singer wants to leave the past behind, find a new direction and make a fresh start. This is symbolized by the idea of "resurrection", which means to be reborn or rise again. The singer believes that it is possible to clear their vision, heal their system, and forgive their sins. They want to ride the night into the morning sun and fly free, as they wait for their "resurrection" to come.
Overall, the lyrics to Resurrection touch on themes of perseverance, hope, and redemption. It highlights the importance of not giving up, even in the face of extreme adversity. The singer's journey is one of personal growth and transformation, where they realize that they can overcome the pain and suffering of their past, and find a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a pain in my brain
I am experiencing a physical and/or emotional discomfort that is affecting my mental state
Confusion in my heart
I am feeling uncertain and conflicted about my thoughts and emotions
My blood's fit for bursting my body apart
I am feeling overwhelmed with intense emotions that are making me feel physically and emotionally drained
I'm gonna ride - ride the night into the morning sun
I am going to overcome my struggles by facing them head on and persevering through the challenges until I reach a place of joy and fulfillment
Yeah I'm gonna make my resurrection
I am going to rise up and overcome my obstacles, starting fresh with a new mindset and approach
No more of this crap
I am done with dealing with negative and difficult situations
Got a whole new direction
I have a new purpose and plan for my life
Ain't no turning back
I am determined to move forward and not let my past hold me back
Resurrection is a-gonna come
I have faith that I will be able to overcome my struggles and emerge stronger and better than before
My spirit is weeping
My soul is feeling heavy and burdened
For freedom it cries
I have a deep desire to break free from the things in my life that are holding me back
Been scraping my living
I have been struggling to make ends meet and survive
In the valley of lies
I have been surrounded by deceit and dishonesty, making it hard to trust anyone
Gonna ride the night into the morning sun
I am going to persist through the dark times until I reach a place of happiness and light
Yeah I'm a victim of a victim
I have been affected by the negative actions and behaviors of others
Of a conspiracy
There may have been a plot against me that has led to my struggles
From a corpum derelictum
From a body that has been neglected and abandoned
Gonna fly and be free
I am going to break free from the things that have been holding me back and live my life to the fullest
Clear the vision
I am going to gain clarity and focus in order to achieve my goals and overcome my obstacles
Heal the system
I am going to work towards fixing the problems in my life and creating a happier and more fulfilling existence
Sins forgiven
I am seeking redemption for my past mistakes and moving forward with a clean slate
Rise
I am going to rise up and overcome my struggles
Flee the prison
I am going to break free from the things that have been holding me down and keeping me confined
Break the system
I am going to challenge and change the things in my life that are not working or are holding me back
Ride the night
I am going to persist through the challenges and struggles until I reach a place of happiness and fulfillment
Yes I know I'm still alive
I am grateful for my life and am determined to make the most of it
Rise again in the morning light
I am going to start fresh and rise up into a new and better version of myself
There's no sense in my counting
I am done with dwelling on the past and the things that have gone wrong in my life
The price of those years
The cost of the struggles and challenges I have faced in my life
There's too many heartaches
There have been too many painful experiences and emotions in my life
And too many tears
I have shed too many tears over the difficult things I have faced
Cos the resurrection is a-gonna come
I have faith and hope that I will be able to overcome my obstacles and emerge stronger and better than before
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@2039marl
May and Taylor have noted in interviews that Lambert, with his extraordinary voice, is one of the few who can do justice to Queen's difficult songs - and that, in addition, is not a mimic - never tries to sound like FM, but is a unique and brilliant performer in his own right. (Might ask, have you been to a QAL concert? I have and it's truly a stunner - just look at the audience reactions on YT.)
Might recommend AL's performances of "Save Me" or "I Was Born to Love You" at Summer Sonic. Or anything from the recent NA 26-concert tour. Heading to Europe in November and Down Under in February.
Doubt there will ever be a QAL album - perhaps more like May's guitar work on AL's recent album, "The Original High," where he contributes to "Lucy."
At any rate, it's a collab made in music heaven - Queen would not be touring at sold-out arenas once again (as May has said) without AL. Bringing these songs alive again for both new and old audiences is a remarkable experience.
P.S. Love Brian's solo work - think it's underappreciated - such a great songwriters, as well -
@studierstudier6827
director: so what special effects do you want?
brian: yes
@janandrechristiansen7660
Do you want fire? Brian: yes!!
@GunsNRoosendael
brian: all of them.
@AdamElteto
@@GunsNRoosendael But... But... "There Can Be Only One!"
@glitterizedrainbow2311
@@AdamElteto but... he wants it all and he wants it now.
@Squirrelconga
"turn it up to 11!"
@Marie-kv1lj
Director: How much fire do you want in the video?
Brian: I want it all
@clarinhamig_2335
Hahaha nice!
@pabloignacioscaletta
@@clarinhamig_2335 I got that Queen reference. :D Does he want it now, as the song says?
@syafiqraizer9150
Brian: And I want it now