Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
The Queen song that President Donald Trump used in a film introducing his new painting “MAGA Symphony” has prompted Brian May to comment, as per UCR. Trump unveiled the picture this week, portraying the president as a conductor guiding a band of well-known pro-Trump individuals, such as Elon Musk, Trump’s erstwhile best friend, on electric guitar, press secretary Karoline Leavitt on harp, and the late conservative media personality Charlie Kirk on violin. In a Truth Social post, Trump displayed the painting, which was created by Jon McNaughton, along with Queen‘s “Who Wants to Live Forever.” On Wednesday, February 4, May posted on Instagram about the painting.
Well, lots of people have sent me this clip, wondering what my reaction will be. It was recently posted using our music (without permission) on something called ‘Truth Socials’ by the current president of the United States of America. The music is ‘Who Wants to Live Forever,’ and I have now realised that Instagram is muting the sound on this post of mine in ‘multiple regions.’ You will notice the painting depicts lots of today’s Republicans as musicians in a fictional orchestra. And Mr. Trump as the conductor.
Well, before we react, I’ll be fascinated to hear your reactions, folks. Do you find this … Inspiring? Electrifying? Appealing? Appalling? Laughable? Beautiful? Pathetic? Desperate? Loveable? Despicable? Patriotic? Narcissistic? Artistic? Inappropriate? Or not worthy of comment,” he asked. “Do you think we, Queen, should object? Or applaud? Feel angry? Or grateful, honoured? Or just smile benignly? Well, my comments page is yours!!! Try to keep it clean! Cheers – Bri.”
Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, keyboard), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals) created the British rock group Queen in London in 1970. John Deacon (bass) later joined the group. The band’s early compositions were influenced by heavy metal, hard rock, and progressive rock, but over time, they included other genres including pop rock and arena rock to create more traditional and radio-friendly songs. May and Taylor had performed together in the band Smile before to starting Queen. As a fan of Smile, Mercury pushed them to try out more complex recording and stage methods. He joined in 1970 and suggested the name Queen. Before the band’s self-titled debut album was released in 1973, Deacon was hired in February 1971.
