Brian May - Star Fleet Sessions: How It Began (Episode 1)

It's 1983 and Queen are taking a break. Brian is in LA, at a loose end, feeling creatively inspired - so he picks up the phone and makes a call. Find out who he called and what happened next...
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  • @paulafordham6318
    @paulafordham6318 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Brian, what an incredibly interesting life you created for yourself. Thoroughly deserved the amount of work you've done, and still doing. All round amazing, renaissance man. ❤

  • @Sonny_AA
    @Sonny_AAАй бұрын

    Its amazing, to grow up hearing Brian's music in the 70'and onward and while you come to love the band, they're all so very far away and removed from the adoration. For all its pitfalls, the internet has allowed fans the opportunity to get these close up chats and that let us re-appreciate the people who made the magic, all over again.

  • @valeriedalby3538
    @valeriedalby3538 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you,Sir. I love to listen to your amazing stories...have you ever thought of an audio book? I could listen to your beautiful voice all day!!❤

  • @devinjeffrey275
    @devinjeffrey275 Жыл бұрын

    I was at the studio soon after Brian completed this project. They were recording The Works and so I heard about it before almost anyone. He was very excited to share I wore this album out and now enjoying this fabulous remix! 🙌🏻😎

  • @willpeony5534

    @willpeony5534

    Жыл бұрын

    I always wondered why they moved to Munich to finish The Works. Surely things were going swimmingly in L.A.?

  • @angelesllorentellorente8648

    @angelesllorentellorente8648

    Жыл бұрын

    @@willpeony5534 El porque es simple. Estaban más cerca de casa en Munich.

  • @isabelfrancisco5895

    @isabelfrancisco5895

    Жыл бұрын

    It is always Amazing listen to Brian May talking about his works!! Such a passion, a great talent rock musicion!!!❤❤❤ 🤘

  • @emefcue

    @emefcue

    Жыл бұрын

    How? Whats your connection

  • @devinjeffrey275

    @devinjeffrey275

    Жыл бұрын

    @@emefcue Was lucky enough to find out where they were recording (kept it quiet) and got to know the studio manager Rose (she was an angel). Was there in and off for weeks-was incredible!

  • @AdrianaVirginiaTramontin
    @AdrianaVirginiaTramontin Жыл бұрын

    Oh Bri, your stories are amazing and your contribution to different branches of knowledge and culture is marvellous ⭐🌟✨💫

  • @Uriel-pu1tg
    @Uriel-pu1tg Жыл бұрын

    Brian may i want to tell you that for me you are the Best guitarist and the best in the World I am your super fan and I admire you and congratulate your from the bottom of my hert that you are a gentleman

  • @johnmclaughlin8877
    @johnmclaughlin8877 Жыл бұрын

    I still remember the day, over 35 years ago, when I spotted Starfleet in my local Record shop. You couldn’t find it anywhere and there it was for £2.99 in the bargain bucket. It’s a fantastic “mini-album” as I seem to remember Brian describing it in the sleeve notes. 3 excellent songs with amazing playing on each and they still sound great today. Delighted this is now getting some attention.

  • @MrMike-fm8bp

    @MrMike-fm8bp

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes very true. You could not find this record when it came out

  • @johngraham5996

    @johngraham5996

    Жыл бұрын

    i've had my cd for almost 40 years but i cant remember where i got it from now? 👑✊🇬🇧

  • @JohnLloydDavis

    @JohnLloydDavis

    Жыл бұрын

    I think I got it from Our Price for £2.99, not a bargain bucket but a bargain nonetheless :)

  • @stuartanderson6785

    @stuartanderson6785

    Жыл бұрын

    Similar story here. Just happened to look at the shelf behind the checkout and I saw it on the shelf. Couldn't even be sure it said Brian May on it. I walked by a couple of times trying to get a better look as it was crowded and finally just asked the clerk if I could take a look at it. Once it got in my hands it never left. I was completely unaware he had even released anything. I remember being disappointed looking at the track listing and seeing it was only a mini LP, but once it hit my record player, that disappointment vanished.

  • @belindalaing1986
    @belindalaing1986 Жыл бұрын

    The whole world is waiting on this !!!!!

  • @mariateresacarluccio4104
    @mariateresacarluccio4104 Жыл бұрын

    BRIAN MAY UN GENIO❤❤❤👑🇦🇷🇦🇷

  • @rexrathtar3893
    @rexrathtar3893 Жыл бұрын

    I like the way he always calls EVH Edwarnd. The Star Fleet Project is one of the songs I listen to when working out. Great track for getting you going.

  • @lisamcmeans431
    @lisamcmeans431 Жыл бұрын

    Brian, you are an awesome story teller.

  • @ErikaCruz-
    @ErikaCruz- Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Legend 🥰❤️

  • @kevkfz5226
    @kevkfz5226 Жыл бұрын

    Got the original vinyl . What a loss not have EVH around. He’s amazing as ever.

  • @jimmcdougall9973
    @jimmcdougall9973 Жыл бұрын

    My two favourite guitarists on one album. It doesn’t get better than that! Pre-ordered, can’t wait for the full release.

  • @TheKoopaKings

    @TheKoopaKings

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you heard the Back To The Light album??

  • @jimmcdougall9973

    @jimmcdougall9973

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheKoopaKings yes, have both the solo albums, but neither feature Eddie Van Halen. So, as a guitarist, who has been influenced by Brian and EVH, Star Fleet is my ultimate album of all time.

  • @mumu-ib5vk
    @mumu-ib5vk Жыл бұрын

    a true masterpiece of rock, sad there is only this one 😊👍

  • @jacquesovoltraats
    @jacquesovoltraats Жыл бұрын

    “Send a message out across the sky….” 🎵🎶

  • @JohnLeePettimoreIII
    @JohnLeePettimoreIII Жыл бұрын

    i really enjoy hearing stories like this. i have been a fan over 50 years and i wish it were still possible to get autographs from Dr. May, but i have checked and these are no longer available. bummer.

  • @angelesllorentellorente8648

    @angelesllorentellorente8648

    Жыл бұрын

    Si los firma todavía.

  • @mirapiccolo6601
    @mirapiccolo6601 Жыл бұрын

    I love to hear your amazing sweet voice and your stories Sir Brian....Legend...Love you❤❤

  • @christophercarlson8890
    @christophercarlson8890 Жыл бұрын

    "not that he would have known" is prob the funniest thing ever

  • @naldino1

    @naldino1

    Ай бұрын

    I've known Alan since college, nothing could be truer than that statement.

  • @itsamanmadeparadise1923
    @itsamanmadeparadise1923 Жыл бұрын

    EVH with Doc Brian... Thank God its Christmas to me

  • @kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy
    @kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy6 ай бұрын

    Hey Brian. I bought this album from Peaches Record Store in Jackson MS way back when it first came out. I had never heard of it. Spotting the sleeve: Brian May and Friends, featuring Edie Van Halen I knew it was gonna be a good one. Little did I know that those three songs displayed some of you and Eddie's best ever riffs. Still listening after all the years. An impromptu masterpiece of rock n roll. You, Eddie and the band made magic that day. Thanks for sharing this brilliant work.

  • @edwin.jansen
    @edwin.jansen Жыл бұрын

    As I kid I would watch the series every week in the re-runs on Dutch tv. I later found out that the theme was by Brian. I can still sometimes enjoy watching an episode. We all stay kids internally somewhere.

  • @mlight6275

    @mlight6275

    Жыл бұрын

    original was not by brian. his son motivated him to rerecord this version

  • @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and Consistency which have been noticed overtime

  • @hellrazor67
    @hellrazor67 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for opening the Star Fleet vaults. I pre-ordered the box set right away. This is amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed Episode 1.

  • @connykossmann9551
    @connykossmann9551 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my dear it makes me feel so happy to see you and to hear your voice- you look so happy, I love your smile ❣Thank you so much for telling us the first part of the Star Fleet story - I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel ❣I send you all my love Brian- kisses and hugs ❣ ❤🌈❤

  • @ingridschindler3294
    @ingridschindler3294 Жыл бұрын

    Wundervoller Brian❤❤Hübsches Armbändchen😊

  • @ingridschindler3294

    @ingridschindler3294

    Жыл бұрын

    @BrianHaroldMay-ql7xx I can't believe this News is coming from Dr. Brian May. He has over 3million followers and writes to me? Of course, i'd be overjoyed If it was real. I write a lot of comments that this little comment gets this Attention. If it's really Dr. May, then I would be very, very Happy and maybe I'll get an answer. I write as dirgni49 and schindler964. I can't believe it!!!

  • @mariajoseagostinho9195
    @mariajoseagostinho9195 Жыл бұрын

    So nice to have this story told!

  • @ginka1209
    @ginka1209 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Brian ❤ What a wonderful story telling by yourself 😊. I imagine that nice boys were doing many things eachother with joyful and smiling . Oh my brain will be about to explode😊❤😊❤

  • @JohnnyBeane
    @JohnnyBeaneАй бұрын

    Love this stuff!

  • @mariannangarano2694
    @mariannangarano2694 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤Your creativity, your imagination, your musical talent, knows no bounds!!!! Talk about a musical genius....YOU ARE AN UTTERLY AMAZING MAN ,,,,,WITH EXTRODINARY TALENT!!❤❤❤

  • @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and Consistency which have been noticed overtime

  • @EricSolano
    @EricSolano Жыл бұрын

    I still have that first press vinyl as new. A treasure!

  • @mattayres5238
    @mattayres5238 Жыл бұрын

    I loved star fleet back in the 1980s when i was a kid!! Brilliant tv series n brilliant theme tune!! 😉👍😉👍

  • @giusylabate1587
    @giusylabate1587 Жыл бұрын

    Nice, that telescope 😊🌌🌠🌕

  • @itsjohnnymillion
    @itsjohnnymillion Жыл бұрын

    I listened to this EP hundreds of times and still love it. I learned lots of blues licks from you two legends.

  • @darrenporter1850
    @darrenporter185011 ай бұрын

    I used to watch the cartoon and was so confused when I found my brothers tape copy, with Brain May doing Starfleet. Had a Bowie, Madonna mix, bit of Rocky 4 too.

  • @DrRussPhd
    @DrRussPhd Жыл бұрын

    Bought this on cassette as soon as I saw it. I thought I read somewhere that EVH was a little miffed as he didn't know this was going to become a release. The fun in the studio does come across in the music. Thanks Bri.

  • @edastamegna9261
    @edastamegna9261 Жыл бұрын

    Mi piace ascoltare le tue storie, anche se non capisco tutto.... ascolto spesso le tue canzoni dal CD .....e ogni giorno appena alzata faccio colazione ascoltando Freddie. Grazie per ricordarlo nei tuoi concerti. ti adoro 🥰❤️

  • @angelesllorentellorente8648

    @angelesllorentellorente8648

    Жыл бұрын

    Cuando te haces grande con otras personas, los fantasmas no te abandonan.

  • @mattayres5238
    @mattayres5238 Жыл бұрын

    X bomber! That good guys spaceship! 😉👍

  • @werdna9006
    @werdna9006 Жыл бұрын

    I still have my most cherished original vinyl copy. Fantastic pièce of creative work.

  • @TheKoopaKings

    @TheKoopaKings

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you got Back To The Light?

  • @werdna9006

    @werdna9006

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheKoopaKings Have all Brian's solo albums. Am waiting impatiently for a remaster release of "Live at the Brixton Academy" on CD and DVD

  • @MichaelRowe-cv3oq
    @MichaelRowe-cv3oq Жыл бұрын

    Star Fleet was one of my fave tv shows here in the UK,i bought the Brian May album and whilst most of it was pretty good,May`s singing voice sadly was/is weedier than my back garden.

  • @elaineboot5819
    @elaineboot5819 Жыл бұрын

    Sir Brian May such an amazing story. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and Consistency which have been noticed overtime

  • @willpeony5534
    @willpeony5534 Жыл бұрын

    This is why I'm a fantasy rock musician all in my head. Who wouldn't love to have been part of BM+Friends?

  • @GuitarAnthony
    @GuitarAnthony Жыл бұрын

    00:51 Love that they're playing through SR&D Rockman headphone amps. Big deal in the 80's for a portable amp, all over Def Leppard's Hysteria, very VERY expensive to get one today in working order if you're lucky.

  • @lorrainecimino8508
    @lorrainecimino8508 Жыл бұрын

    It is so interesting listening to you talk about your life. And what a life you have had.💋❤💋

  • @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and Consistency which have been noticed overtime

  • @kathygraham5371
    @kathygraham5371 Жыл бұрын

    I love it! I love it! This is awesome that you woke up and thought - I can do anything today!! And you made a few phone calls and BINGO! The magic happened!! This is totally amazing!! I’m so HAPPY you all did this together! A nice break away with something totally different and it worked!!!! Yay!!! 🙌♥️🙌💥

  • @3v4ng3ll1n3
    @3v4ng3ll1n3 Жыл бұрын

    brian,words cannot explain how much u have done for me.u make me happy when i am sad and u are my inspiration to become the greatest guitarist this world has ever seen! keep up the good work:)

  • @valeriafabbretti9331
    @valeriafabbretti9331 Жыл бұрын

    but how much fun did you have? when I will listen to your album I will always think of you and your memories ❤

  • @charlesmckenna712
    @charlesmckenna712 Жыл бұрын

    Brian that was a great talk he just gave You know when these things like u5 coming and all the things you want to do seems to happen it seems like a magical experience you still look great and I love your personality Thank you for your music 🎶 Me

  • @superspudgun
    @superspudgun Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic stuff! I remember being a big fan of the Star Fleet TV show when it came out. The Star Fleet Project EP was just the icing on the cake for that :)

  • @walterevans2118
    @walterevans2118 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE this ....Great account by Brian.

  • @acaviglia
    @acaviglia Жыл бұрын

    Gracias Brian por llevarme a mis 18 años!!! Sos mi Yedi. Abrazo

  • @DonnaleaSpencer
    @DonnaleaSpencer Жыл бұрын

    Great info on how this came about. I've got the first run & have ordered the upcoming re-release. This background story is very cool!

  • @willpeony5534
    @willpeony5534 Жыл бұрын

    In my fantasy record collection I have over 30 complete soundtracks to different TV shows and movies all by Queen, with some solo stuff thrown in too, depending on what current trend grabs my interest. Ahh, if only .....

  • @janesabini1501
    @janesabini1501 Жыл бұрын

    I had to watch this once with the sound off just so I could admire that lovely curl in the middle of your forehead, apparently there since the dawn of time... Xx

  • @janesabini1501

    @janesabini1501

    Жыл бұрын

    @BrianMay-vh9ov I have reported your profile to KZread for impersonation...

  • @ErikDeMann
    @ErikDeMann Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for initiating the asteroid watch program, Mr. May. Humanity owes you a big one.

  • @annag8601
    @annag8601 Жыл бұрын

    Tu sei musica

  • @Ft.Gagiano
    @Ft.Gagiano Жыл бұрын

    Im old enough rember seeing this in stores. Thinking. Queen is over after hot space? Pity... Glad I was wrong.

  • @marcelosebastian333
    @marcelosebastian333 Жыл бұрын

  • @user-ou3kh4iq4w
    @user-ou3kh4iq4w Жыл бұрын

    Here I am listening to such a story of this curly knight and I think: how is it still not fair that the members of the Queen created so few soundtracks. I mean for films ("Highlander" does not count), for animated series, for computer games, finally. Because there is us, there is the past generation, and there is the current generation. Many of them know Freddie, but not everyone knows that Brian, John and Roger have always been around. So I think everyone wants more Brian and Roger right now. In any form! -_0

  • @edgaralejandrodiazrodrigue999
    @edgaralejandrodiazrodrigue999 Жыл бұрын

    Brian you're god🎸

  • @mrblueboy
    @mrblueboy Жыл бұрын

    So it's like I always thought your saw the Japanese Starfleet/ Xbomber show in TV, and made a song! I love that song, sadly in Italy the song for the show was not comparable to yours, uncle Bri. Yours is way better 🥰

  • @BigJav1
    @BigJav1 Жыл бұрын

    I've arleady ordered the Star Fleet Sessions 40th Anniversary Red Single, I can't wait to get it.

  • @TheKoopaKings

    @TheKoopaKings

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you got Back To The Light?

  • @BigJav1

    @BigJav1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheKoopaKings yes I have, and another world too

  • @sergiopericasllompart1977
    @sergiopericasllompart1977 Жыл бұрын

    ❤😊👏👏

  • @walterevans2118
    @walterevans2118 Жыл бұрын

    I remember FRED MANDEL also playing with ELTON JOHN Live I think ? .....Playing Wembley stadium in 1984 with him ?.....One year BEFORE Live Aid ?

  • @guillaumekalfon9117
    @guillaumekalfon9117 Жыл бұрын

    Ah, that's funny, I just listened to this song and I thought "this solo sound a lot like EVH, say!"

  • @LocoRock77
    @LocoRock774 ай бұрын

    Please enable subtitles with automatic translation 🙏🏼💪🏼🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @seumasmackinlay
    @seumasmackinlay Жыл бұрын

    @3:05 -Tom Scholz might be glad to hear that! 😉

  • @angelesllorentellorente8648
    @angelesllorentellorente8648 Жыл бұрын

    Y sin subtítulos. Adivina adivinanza. Por imágenes deducimos. No hay sitio para deprimirse. A seguir, Vds, nacieron para esto. Viva Queen!!!

  • @vesta2606
    @vesta2606 Жыл бұрын

    What if it's love, BRIAN?!

  • @tonyscarsellato6014
    @tonyscarsellato6014 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Brian the album that came out is a single or do they include all three songs I have the album but I'm interested to buy the reissue hello from an Italian fan fantastic album

  • @queenlegend_70_91
    @queenlegend_70_91 Жыл бұрын

    🚬🦋

  • @brettfoster1819
    @brettfoster18199 ай бұрын

    Brian, is there any video of the Star Fleet Sessions? Sorry if this as been asked before. Thank you.

  • @Luisassalini
    @Luisassalini Жыл бұрын

    Nunca un subtitulado para los de habla hispana

  • @angelusrufus7479
    @angelusrufus7479 Жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, it is a great pity that such talented musicians as Brian, Roger and John have left the band. Even under a different name - without someone trying to replace Freddie. After all, Brian sings well, Roger also has a very good, though underestimated, voice...

  • @markstammers1923
    @markstammers1923 Жыл бұрын

    I found this record at a charity shop, I think I paid £5 for it, I was over the moon.

  • @hollylewis5302
    @hollylewis5302 Жыл бұрын

    ❤🤍🖤🎸👑👑👑👑👑👑

  • @jppagetoo
    @jppagetoo Жыл бұрын

    I find the inclusion of Alan Gratzer so interesting. Alan is a fine drummer and never really got the recognition he deserved.

  • @MrMike-fm8bp
    @MrMike-fm8bp Жыл бұрын

    Did Ed do this record and later did Beat it solo ?

  • @ciadella1971

    @ciadella1971

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe Beat It was first. Thriller came out in 1982.

  • @jehudavis5422
    @jehudavis5422 Жыл бұрын

    I had this album but left it at a Ex girlfriends house! Still kicking myself in the ass for that dumbass mistake!!!

  • @alanhicks3361
    @alanhicks3361 Жыл бұрын

    Nicest guy you could want to meet real legend in music

  • @user-ib9zm5kf3m
    @user-ib9zm5kf3m Жыл бұрын

    Brian May благодарю за рассказ о творчестве группы. удачи Вам.

  • @Dillon12
    @Dillon12 Жыл бұрын

    My anxiety 📈📈📈📈📈📈

  • @TreVader1378
    @TreVader1378Ай бұрын

    So I got on the phone to Ed Van Halen, nothing more needs saying.

  • @user-vo3yh5tf1u
    @user-vo3yh5tf1u Жыл бұрын

    Subtitles please...

  • @i_love_slash_more_than_you
    @i_love_slash_more_than_you Жыл бұрын

    is that robert plant on the thumb nail or am i just dumb?

  • @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    @BRIANHAROLDMAY-fc9kz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and Consistency which have been noticed overtime

  • @carlosdivito3276
    @carlosdivito3276 Жыл бұрын

    Por favor subtítulos en Español, desde Argentina, los Amo.

  • @Me-qp8vz
    @Me-qp8vz Жыл бұрын

    This is now the 4th different story I have heard Brian tell about this project. Which is true? Any? Why does he lie so much!

  • @Me-qp8vz

    @Me-qp8vz

    Жыл бұрын

    Hrmmm

  • @bernardoconnor5512

    @bernardoconnor5512

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Me-qp8vz Go away !!

  • @cha02psc
    @cha02psc Жыл бұрын

    By 1983 Queen were all getting on each other’s nerves. Brian, Freddie, John, Roger, Roger’s car (who Roger was in love with) were all just causing friction in the band. The car wanted to take the band to strange new places

  • @Me-qp8vz
    @Me-qp8vz Жыл бұрын

    Didn't Eddie say he and Brian met through a cocaine dealer?

  • @Me-qp8vz

    @Me-qp8vz

    Жыл бұрын

    Who hacked my name?

  • @bernardoconnor5512

    @bernardoconnor5512

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Me-qp8vz, I'm glad they hacked your name. What an awful question

  • @derronhall495
    @derronhall4952 ай бұрын

    Too bad about all the political stuff.