OT: JSS doing Freddie songs

by **ArnelRox** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:31 am

I was going thru some of the YouTube Queen songs JSS does. I am so completely impressed. I've heard an awful lot of people try to do Freddie songs & not one other person even came close to doing them justice (with the exception of Chris Daughtrey from AI who did a great version of Innuendo). JSS is so far superior to Paul Rodgers. When I hear the Paul Rodgers versions I'm just struck by the feeling that never shoulda happened. I understand from a marketing viewpoint why they chose Rodgers but I really feel they should have gone with JSS. I adored Freddie & never wanted anyone to replace him but I would go see JSS do his songs ANY DAY. He gives them exactly what they need.

Anyway I was wondering if anyone has any other videos/recordings of him doing Queen songs? Did he ever do Bohemian Rhapsody for example or any others not up on YouTube yet? Thanks.

by AR » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:33 am

I love those! JSS does a great job.

Coincidentally, I saw a tribute band called "Almost Queen" last night. Phenominal!!!!!!!

http://www.almostqueen.com/

Sound and video samples on the site!

by **ArnelRox** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:42 am

arrivalrules wrote:I love those! JSS does a great job.

Coincidentally, I saw a tribute band called "Almost Queen" last night. Phenominal!!!!!!!

http://www.almostqueen.com/

Sound and video samples on the site!

Really? No offense AR. But I just listened to a little of 2 video clips & I was screaming at the monitor for them to stop. I listened to Bohemian Rhapsody & I wanted to cry. I was critiquing Under Pressure big time. Not that I could even come close to doing them of course. But that guy was trying too hard to be Freddie & not pulling it off. Hugo does a much much better Perry from what I've seen on his site. One of the Journey cover/tribute bands I saw in in CA a coupla yrs ago sounded kinda like this band doing Queen. Weak thin and too phoney but not phoney enough to pull it off.

Glad u enjoyed them tho. I'll take JSS anyday doing this music. He brings the right emotion just like Freddie did.

by AR » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:46 am

Really? No offense AR. But I just listened to a little of 2 video clips & I was screaming at the monitor for them to stop. I listened to Bohemian Rhapsody & I wanted to cry. I was critiquing Under Pressure big time. Not that I could even come close to doing them of course. But that guy was trying too hard to be Freddie & not pulling it off. Hugo does a much much better Perry from what I've seen on his site. One of the Journey cover/tribute bands I saw in in CA a coupla yrs ago sounded kinda like this band doing Queen. Weak thin and too phoney but not phoney enough to pull it off.

Glad u enjoyed them tho. I'll take JSS anyday doing this music. He brings the right emotion just like Freddie did.

The clips don't do what I saw justice. They are fine, but I think your being a bit harsh. That's cool though, we all hear things differently. The people that went with me are hardcore Queen fans, and thought the video stuff was "ok". They were convinced though after seeing them in person.

When I hear a tribute band, I take it for what it is worth. They aren't recording artists, they are there to entertain me for an hour and a half. This guy is supposed to be trying too hard to be Freddie.

by **ArnelRox** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:51 am

arrivalrules wrote:
Really? No offense AR. But I just listened to a little of 2 video clips & I was screaming at the monitor for them to stop. I listened to Bohemian Rhapsody & I wanted to cry. I was critiquing Under Pressure big time. Not that I could even come close to doing them of course. But that guy was trying too hard to be Freddie & not pulling it off. Hugo does a much much better Perry from what I've seen on his site. One of the Journey cover/tribute bands I saw in in CA a coupla yrs ago sounded kinda like this band doing Queen. Weak thin and too phoney but not phoney enough to pull it off.

Glad u enjoyed them tho. I'll take JSS anyday doing this music. He brings the right emotion just like Freddie did.

The clips don't do what I saw justice. They are fine, but I think your being a bit harsh. That's cool though, we all hear things differently. The people that went with me are hardcore Queen fans, and thought the video stuff was "ok". They were convinced though after seeing them in person.

When I hear a tribute band, I take it for what it is worth. They aren't recording artists, they are there to entertain me for an hour and a half. This guy is supposed to be trying too hard to be Freddie.

I am too harsh. Ur right. Freddie is sacred to me-a Persian Prince. Ive been a Queen fan longer than a Journey fan. And I'm really critical about anyone doing his music as I admitted in my 1st post. Thats why I was so taken w/JSS doing it. But that's my ears. We all do hear things differently. I'm glad you shared about them tho. Someone else might really enjoy them.

by **Triple S** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:09 am

JourneyRox wrote:I was going thru some of the YouTube Queen songs JSS does. I am so completely impressed. I've heard an awful lot of people try to do Freddie songs & not one other person even came close to doing them justice (with the exception of Chris Daughtrey from AI who did a great version of Innuendo). JSS is so far superior to Paul Rodgers. When I hear the Paul Rodgers versions I'm just struck by the feeling that never shoulda happened. I understand from a marketing viewpoint why they chose Rodgers but I really feel they should have gone with JSS. I adored Freddie & never wanted anyone to replace him but I would go see JSS do his songs ANY DAY. He gives them exactly what they need.

Anyway I was wondering if anyone has any other videos/recordings of him doing Queen songs? Did he ever do Bohemian Rhapsody for example or any others not up on YouTube yet? Thanks.

JourneyRox - see my post in the JSS/Talisman/Soul Sirkus forum. Freddie is sacred to me also, and even more so to my hubby (he's not nearly as much into music as I am, only bands he worships are Queen and the Eagles). But he watched the JSS video with me last night (my third time that day) and was COMPLETELY blown away. Also made the comment 'that guy is way too good for Journey' (his words, not mine, he's never been much of a Journey fan). Anyway, yes - JSS does Bohemian Rhapsody and it's terrific. I will try to figure out how to put some clips on You Tube tomorrow since I'm headed off to an all night blues festival right now - but if you can find the Live at the Queen Convention DVD, get it! Best purchase I've made in a long while.

by **iLex** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:50 am

Hey JourneyRox, 5 video-samples of his Queen DVD and 3 acoustic ones can be found here...
http://lexilyn.be/jssmedia/page1/page1.html scroll down a little and click a title to play.
Quicktime is required, free download here...
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download

JSS Queen songs I've uploaded to Youtube are...
- Who Wants To Live Forever/Somebody To Love...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-FLQvA5-Tk
- I'm Going Slightly Mad... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihDt_Fs8hnk
- We Are The Champions... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5kTtE96dNA
- Queen Medley... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a44WcE5Po_s
- Save Me... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7BMBPnlAHc
- Spread Your Wings... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3eZiSOvZGY

All from JSS At The Queen convention 2003 except for I'm Going Slightly Mad and We Are The Champions who were recorded in 2004 with just a handycam.

Enjoy!

by **ArnelRox** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:43 pm

iLex wrote:Hey JourneyRox, 5 video-samples of his Queen DVD and 3 acoustic ones can be found here...
http://lexilyn.be/jssmedia/page1/page1.html scroll down a little and click a title to play.
Quicktime is required, free download here...
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download

JSS Queen songs I've uploaded to Youtube are...
- Who Wants To Live Forever/Somebody To Love...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-FLQvA5-Tk
- I'm Going Slightly Mad... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihDt_Fs8hnk
- We Are The Champions... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5kTtE96dNA
- Queen Medley... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a44WcE5Po_s
- Save Me... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7BMBPnlAHc
- Spread Your Wings... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3eZiSOvZGY

All from JSS At The Queen convention 2003 except for I'm Going Slightly Mad and We Are The Champions who were recorded in 2004 with just a handycam.

Enjoy!

Thank u honey! Still no Bohemian Rhapsody in there that I can see. Did he do that? Is it on the CD or the DVD? I'm confused & it's late.

by **yulog** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:41 pm

pretty weak stuff there

by **iLex** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:50 pm

yulog wrote:pretty weak stuff there

Weak?... where?... what? Explain please!

by **iLex** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:17 pm

JourneyRox, here's another one...The Show Must Go On...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un2cCeuJeIw
Think the ladies will like this video as JSS is topless in this one! ...or how do you call this for a man? :lol:

I know, still no Bohemian Rhapsody... guess you'll have to buy the DVD

... it's all on there... http://lexilyn.be/covers/JSSQueen.jpg

A small acoustic part of Bohemian Rhapsody can be found at the end of this medley...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26gb2X-XdQ

by **Just Mindy** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:17 pm

Thanks for pointing these out, Alex. I love the songs from the Acoustic Queen Concert...think I'm going to have to search this one out as well

by **jabber** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:21 pm

Disco Medley

This one is hilarious! :lol:

OMG, Kung-Fu Fighting... Macho Man... rolling here...

by **WORLD CHANGER** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:18 am

Journeyrox you should pick up the Queen Convention w/Jeff Scott Soto DVD. He plays like 30 plus Queen songs, it ROCKS.

by **SteveForever** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:21 am

WORLD CHANGER wrote:Journeyrox you should pick up the Queen Convention w/Jeff Scott Soto DVD. He plays like 30 plus Queen songs, it ROCKS.

He's so cute in everything he does, but could they please get him some better clothes for fronting Journey! he's got the bod, show it off better.

by **treetopovskaya** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:14 am

iLex wrote:JourneyRox, here's another one...The Show Must Go On...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un2cCeuJeIw
Think the ladies will like this video as JSS is topless in this one! ...or how do you call this for a man?

I know, still no Bohemian Rhapsody... guess you'll have to buy the DVD
... it's all on there... http://lexilyn.be/covers/JSSQueen.jpg

A small acoustic part of Bohemian Rhapsody can be found at the end of this medley...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26gb2X-XdQ

I LOVE YOU ALEX!!!!!

i haven't seen this video for the show must go on! you so rock! omg the lady that jeff pulled on stage... she is too funny! lol!

damn jss is HOT!!

i have to buy this dvd. amazing! }=C))

by **treetopovskaya** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:16 am

iLex wrote:
yulog wrote:pretty weak stuff there

Weak?... where?... what? Explain please!

yes. please explain! }:C)

by AR » Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:21 am

Just picked up 2 JSS shows.

JSS Melbourne Australia 9/14/04 - Queen set.

and JRNY Va Beach (JSS 2nd show)

by **treetopovskaya** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:37 am

where can you buy all these dvds? i already have live at the gods & worlds best kept secret. }:C)

i'm hooked! there's a new kid in town & his name is jeff scott SOTO! }=C)

i went to the irvine show last night. totally awesome! jeff's vocals SOARED! my hubby took a video with his digicam of "lights"... he'll upload it soon! }:C)

by **iLex** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:03 am

treetopovskaya wrote:where can you buy all these dvds? i already have live at the gods & worlds best kept secret. }:C)

i'm hooked! there's a new kid in town & his name is jeff scott SOTO! }=C)

i went to the irvine show last night. totally awesome! jeff's vocals SOARED! my hubby took a video with his digicam of "lights"... he'll upload it soon! }:C)

WOW, DID YOU GO??? I know the Vegas show they did the night before was awesome, I'm glad to hear you had a blast as well!
If the video is any good I'll be more than happy to put it on my JSS media-site.
A JSS online store will be opened soon and the Queen DVD can be bought there for sure.

By the way... the lady Jeff pulled on stage never wanted to leave... sooo funny! :lol:

xxx

by **FormerJrnyFan** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:07 am

treetopovskaya wrote:where can you buy all these dvds? i already have live at the gods & worlds best kept secret. }:C)

i'm hooked! there's a new kid in town & his name is jeff scott SOTO! }=C)

i went to the irvine show last night. totally awesome! jeff's vocals SOARED! my hubby took a video with his digicam of "lights"... he'll upload it soon! }:C)

How were your seats?

by **Just Mindy** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:11 am

iLex wrote:By the way... the lady Jeff pulled on stage never wanted to leave... sooo funny!

xxx

Can't say I blame her :lol:

by **treetopovskaya** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:25 am

iLex wrote:
treetopovskaya wrote:where can you buy all these dvds? i already have live at the gods & worlds best kept secret. }:C)

i'm hooked! there's a new kid in town & his name is jeff scott SOTO! }=C)

i went to the irvine show last night. totally awesome! jeff's vocals SOARED! my hubby took a video with his digicam of "lights"... he'll upload it soon! }:C)

WOW, DID YOU GO??? I know the Vegas show they did the night before was awesome, I'm glad to hear you had a blast as well!
If the video is any good I'll be more than happy to put it on my JSS media-site.
A JSS online store will be opened soon and the Queen DVD can be bought there for sure.

By the way... the lady Jeff pulled on stage never wanted to leave... sooo funny!

xxx

i went! it was so hard to really get into dancing & singing along because i was too focused in on what jeff was doing! my moving around & singing was getting in the way of that so i stopped... plus the shoes i had on were WAY too heavy! what was i thinking!! jeff really put those damn boots to shame... the guy can hit it!

not sure how good the video is... how can we send it to you alex?

a jss on~line store! awesome! }=C))

omg i really am a nerd! my hubby called me a jss nerd just the other day... i think he might be right! doh! }:C)

by i » Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:03 am

treetopovskaya wrote:
omg i really am a nerd! my hubby called me a jss nerd just the other day... i think he might be right! doh! }:C)

lmao!

man, you need to get that JSS online store up, iLex! My wife is starting to sound like the ladies in this forum. You guys are missing out on some definite lust dollars, lol.

and i hate to admit it, but I'd love to see the 2003 convention DVD myself. I know I'm a broken record on this, but I'll never get how he's not fronting Queen. Great for Journey, but it still makes no sense....

by AR » Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:12 am

"We Will Rock You" Melbourne, Australia 9/14/04 clip

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a ... 3B36FEC712

by AR » Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:43 am

Just to add, Jeff reminds me on his delivery of the Queen songs of Gary Cherone's performance on the Freddie Mercury tribute show at Wembley. That is a compliment, because I thought Extreme stole the show that day.

Added note: JSS seems like a really cool dude. Love the interaction with the crowd on this show.

by **Argus** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:26 pm

The Queen Convention dvd flat out Rocks. Got it from the JSS site a while back and still love watching it. Let Me Entertain You is now stuck in my head :shock:

by **FormerJrnyFan** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:52 pm

ace wrote:The Queen Convention dvd flat out Rocks. Got it from the JSS site a while back and still love watching it. Let Me Entertain You is now stuck in my head

Everything I've heard/seen JSS do, I'm hooked on :wink:

by **treetopovskaya** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:33 pm

journeygal wrote:
ace wrote:The Queen Convention dvd flat out Rocks. Got it from the JSS site a while back and still love watching it. Let Me Entertain You is now stuck in my head

Everything I've heard/seen JSS do, I'm hooked on

me2... he has the it factor just like sp.

jss = rock god

i looked it up! };C))

by **squirt1** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:48 am

Brian May-What could you have been thinking? For once,Neal was thinking.

MR

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