Freddie Mercury's Legendary Vocals Freddie Mercury, of course, needs no introduction. And it's my favourite singer's unbridled, honest delivery that initially grabs you. Freddie always sang from the heart, you can feel the words as well as appreciate his vocal talent and delivery. This is Freddie at his very best, telling the story as if he were beside you in the room, welcoming you into it. Freddie had a gift of expression seldom seen before or since, and also all the tools of his 4-octave vocal range at his disposal to execute, from a close whisper to a silvery, soaring, fully opened-up roar and expertly controlled falsetto on call when required. Freddie, as the frontman, was a master at selling the song, of helping the listener get the song's message and meaning, even if they weren't his own. In Only Seven Days is just another example of the great man's legacy. Starting off on his trademark bright, optimistic note to signify the start of the Holiday, to whimsical on seeing her for the first time, hopeful on seeing her again, to the excitable celebration of the meeting.
To me, this song defines what Brian May is all about. Phrasing, respect and understanding of the song, restraint, incredible guitar tones, signature guitar orchestration. But more than that, it demonstrates Brian as a fantastic acoustic player, something he doesn't get a lot of credit for. The Total Package Of course, when you put all of the above elements together, you give up trying to imitate it for your own needs, and instead, appreciate it for what is. A special musical moment where inspirational songwriting and performances came together perfectly, captured forever, and will never again to be repeated. In Only Seven Days represents the perfectionism of Queen in their heyday, and I absolutely love it! Please give this beautiful song a mere 2 minutes 29 seconds of your time. What do you think?
About "In Only Seven Days" (Unreviewed) The song is about falling in love while on a seven day vacation. "In Only Seven Days" Track Info Written By John Deacon Bass Guitar Engineer John Etchells & Geoff Workman Piano Freddie Mercury Acoustic Guitar Drums Roger Taylor Electric Guitar John Deacon & Brian May Lead Vocals Release Date November 10, 1978 Jazz Queen 1. Mustapha 2. Fat Bottomed Girls 3. Jealousy 4. Bicycle Race 5. If You Can't Beat Them 6. Let Me Entertain You 7. Dead on Time 8. In Only Seven Days 9. Dreamer's Ball 10. Fun It 11. Leaving Home Ain't Easy 12. Don't Stop Me Now 13. More of That Jazz
Then there's the genius of actually melding his mood and delivery to the waltz of the guitar solo which makes for a truly magical moment before finally exasperation at the parting. A masterclass in vocal delivery. In Only Seven Days: A simple love Story Simple but so very effective. In Only Seven Days takes you through the days of the week on a well needed holiday, from finding love, to leaving it behind on the last day. It's so well contained, leaving a bitter-sweet ending, and almost unbearable yearning for more. John Deacon's words are just ambiguous enough to paint the scene but also allow your own experiences to mesh with it, to make it your very own, special to you alone. Your own holiday, your own love, your own loss. I remember going on many subsequent holidays and wishing it would turn out just like in the song. It became a soundtrack to my life. The Unique Song Structure You can't just bash some open chords along to In Only Seven Days. This is piano based indulgence with a complex interweaving picked acoustic guitar as a counterpoint.