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When Queen's management moved the band into Shepperton Studios in London, to work on new material they chose to make a promotional film for the American and European markets. And so, on the 9th August the band mimed their way through both 'Keep Yourself Alive' and potential second single '[[Liar (Queen song) | Liar]]', for the first time on camera. | When Queen's management moved the band into Shepperton Studios in London, to work on new material they chose to make a promotional film for the American and European markets. And so, on the 9th August the band mimed their way through both 'Keep Yourself Alive' and potential second single '[[Liar (Queen song) | Liar]]', for the first time on camera. | ||
| - | This performance, however, was a disaster for all concerned. [[Liar]] in particular, is filled with over the top video distortion techniques (ironically similar to those later used in the video to Bohemian Rhapsody), and there are some uneven edits throughout. | + | This performance, however, was a disaster for all concerned. [[Liar (Queen song) | Liar]] in particular, is filled with over the top video distortion techniques (ironically similar to those later used in the video to Bohemian Rhapsody), and there are some uneven edits throughout. |
As a result, director [[Mike Mansfield]] was discarded, and the band aimed to film a new, darker lit version of both clips. It is this footage, directed by [[Queen]] and [[Barry Sheffield]], which features on the '[[Greatest Video Hits 1]]' DVD. The original version of '[[Liar (Queen song) | Liar\\' was, however, released on the '[[Box Of Flix]]' double pack VHS in 1991, but for some reason omitted from the later DVD. | As a result, director [[Mike Mansfield]] was discarded, and the band aimed to film a new, darker lit version of both clips. It is this footage, directed by [[Queen]] and [[Barry Sheffield]], which features on the '[[Greatest Video Hits 1]]' DVD. The original version of '[[Liar (Queen song) | Liar\\' was, however, released on the '[[Box Of Flix]]' double pack VHS in 1991, but for some reason omitted from the later DVD. | ||
Revision as of 16:10, 18 April 2007
When Queen's management moved the band into Shepperton Studios in London, to work on new material they chose to make a promotional film for the American and European markets. And so, on the 9th August the band mimed their way through both 'Keep Yourself Alive' and potential second single ' Liar', for the first time on camera.
This performance, however, was a disaster for all concerned. Liar in particular, is filled with over the top video distortion techniques (ironically similar to those later used in the video to Bohemian Rhapsody), and there are some uneven edits throughout.
As a result, director Mike Mansfield was discarded, and the band aimed to film a new, darker lit version of both clips. It is this footage, directed by Queen and Barry Sheffield, which features on the 'Greatest Video Hits 1' DVD. The original version of '[[Liar (Queen song) | Liar\\' was, however, released on the 'Box Of Flix' double pack VHS in 1991, but for some reason omitted from the later DVD.
Credits
| Version | Name | Artist | Recorded | Format | Length | Director | Filming Location |
| Take #1 | Liar | Queen | August 9th, 1973 | Video | 6.23 | Mike Mansfield | Brewer Street, London |
| Take #2 | Keep Yourself Alive | Queen | 1973 | Video | 6.23 | Queen & Barry Sheffield | St Johns Woods Studios, London |
Availability
- Version 1 - Box Of Flix VHS
- Version 2 - Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD