Queen | Brian May | Oxford Union

Brian May answers audience questions on his career (QUESTIONS BELOW)

Band Questions:

1. What musicians have inspired and impressed you?
2. 2:28 -- What was your favourite queen concert to perform?
3. 4:06 -- Will we ever find out what actually happened at those legendary Queen parties?
4. 4:37 -- How did you decide which songs to sing yourself and which songs to give to Freddie to sing?
5. 6:18 -- What moment in your musical career have you been most proud of?
6. 10:40 -- Are there any instruments that you'd like to play?
7. 13:09 -- If you were to collaborate with any artist who would it be?
8. 14:50 -- How have you stayed down to Earth since you are a legend?

ABOUT BRIAN MAY:
Brian May, musician and astrophysicist, is most widely known as the guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer of the rock band Queen.
He was appointed a CBE in 2005 for services to the music industry and for his charity work. He earned a PhD in astrophysics from Imperial College in 2007 and is currently serving as the 4th Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University. Planet Rock voted May the 7th greatest guitarist of all time, and he was ranked at No. 26 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2012, May was ranked the 2nd greatest guitarist of all time by a Guitar World magazine readers poll.

ABOUT THE OXFORD UNION SOCIETY:
The Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 189 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe.

[gonzvelaz]

This man is real polite gentleman, he always stands up to answer the questions. Taking to account that he's almost seventy years old.

[sabo]

is it just me or does he have the most peaceful voice, he evokes so much love and humility it seems like genuine love comes out of his pores. he’s one of the most civilised and gentlemen-like, and I’m so happy that he’s carried it for so long throughout his career.

[bootlegmegz]

I want to hug Brian May. He seems so cuddly and warm and sweet.

[mirmarq]

I really want to see Brian May live. Not even necessarily in a concert, just to hear him talk.

[andrewread]

I love how he waves when the guy says "Hi Brian"

[candiemerald]

He is such a beautiful, humble, intelligent human being. I love that in interviews and in answering questions he is always very personal and one-on-one with the other person. As the lady says, very down to earth.

[armiddie]

he probably old and lack of energy but this the first ever i saw a person standing up again and again when answering questions. what a humble civilized human being and fine gentleman he is.

[anainsanidades]

7:34 "and i was fAacking terrified" what a legend

[RobKL]

I met Brian on board a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles. I came to talk to him and shared personal things we edured together at that time. He is such a gentle man. Love him

[MattSmith-iqld]

Calling Roger Taylor a "good" singer is an understatement. I have said this many times and will continue to do so until I die: if you give Roger Taylor a mic and you put him in front of a rock band, you have one of the 5 greatest lead singers in the history of rock n' roll, period. Now he may have not been one of the best showmen (like Elvis or whatever), but in terms of pure singing ability, very few singers in rock music have Roger's range and facility - especially in the upper registers. He's essentially a better version of Rod Stewart. He has that perfect rasp, but Rod has nowhere near the range that Roger does. What is even more amazing about Roger is that he had to sing in unison or sing vocal harmonies with Freddie Mercury while he was often drumming in 6/8 and 5/4 time at a fast tempo. I have no idea how he was ever able to pull that off.

[MarilynDeVigne]

Sir Brian Harold May is one of the most sincere and intelligent man I know. His interviews are always sincere, straight from the heart. He is indeed a wonderful person, a gentleman and a great musician.

[Bringiton]

This man has a beautiful soul. I'm glad that I have seen this side to him.

[anainsanidades]

10:25 "my dad used to say: you can
only do your best and your best will be good enough". 💗

[ej]

“I asked to be successful I didn’t ask to be famous” something we should all take to heart no matter what business we’re in

[ArtiVerma-xjki]

Love that he stands up every time he answers...

[muskokagirl]

RESPECT, RESPECT, RESPECT!!!! Biggest Crush since I was 7, my family still laughs about it...

[stella]

Brian May is such a good soul and amazing human, you can see it in his eyes.He is not the typical arrogant rockstar who´s full of himself.He played in a band that created history and should be proud.

[clacicle]

When we have politicians and people running around acting like spoiled little brats, spewing hate towards others, destroying the environment and not caring at all about anyone but themselves, it’s so inspiring to hear someone like Brian May. What a wonderful person and I hope young people will look to him and others like him for inspiration. If we do, then we stand a chance.

[DogDoc]

For a guy who was (and is) one of the greatest rock guitarists ever, Brian is an incredibly real person. This is just a pleasure to watch.

[davexjs]

This Man is essentially a Man what should be a Man. He's a Millionaire But would open the door for a Lady he would help an elderly person across the road he would spend time with children who ask Questions And he and his Beautiful wife Would care and help Animals Brian May Thank You.