Brian May - Star Fleet (Official Video Remastered)
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- “We did a little preparation, on the phone and at home with tiny Rockman amps and earphones. Then we went in. The tapes rolled. My LA neighbour Alan Gratzer beat the Hell out of his kit with the fattest, heaviest drumsticks I had ever seen. Phil Chen, a friend I had met when he played with Rod Stewart, brought his unusual style of funk-orientated rock playing to the party, along with his sunny Caribbean energy and humour. And Fred Mandel, one of the classiest keyboard players I have ever met, tickled both the ivories and some very technical synth patches to bring the spacey riffs to life. Ed (I can still never call him “Eddie Van Halen” because he more than once told me he found it annoying!) played the guitar as if it were a piano … tapping and snapping, and sliding and skipping around the fingerboard like an electric sprite - always with a cheeky smile. If anything he did was difficult for him, he never showed it. A total original. Pure joy. What an everlasting privilege to play with him.” Brian May 🎸
A superlative show of back-to-basics passion and purpose, Star Fleet brims with the freedom of an off-the-cuff break from the day jobs for all involved.
The record emerged on October 20th, 1983 as a set of blistering guitar work, rock’n’roll spontaneity and vibrant melody, infused with palpable chemistry and respect between the players. Spawning a single in the title track, the mini-album reached No 1 in the British ‘Kerrang’ rock charts.
Now, of course, the record stands in part as a celebration of those we’ve lost: a chance to reconvene with great, much-missed talents. As Brian puts it, “It’s been very exciting to open up the vault to find these tapes where, in the blink of an eye, I’m trading licks with my friends, including the fantastic Ed Van Halen. It’s highly emotional, especially since Ed is sadly no longer around. We have since also lost Phil - so the rest of us cherish these fleeting moments together.”
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Credits:
Directed by Brian May, Akira Takahashi, Michio Mikami, Peter Conn
Produced by Brian May
Engineered by Mike Beiriger and Nick Froome
Music mixed by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson
Sound design and dialogue by Martin Cantwell and Kris Fredriksson
Re-recording mixer: Kris Fredriksson
Visual Restoration Credit:
Remastered from the original 1-inch videotape master by James Wong
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Brian May - Star Fleet (Official Video Remastered)
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My father died yesterday 01/12/2023, and in my mind and even now I can't stop listening to "Father To Son". When I stop listening "Father To Son" I listen to "Too Much Love Will Kill You" version Back to The Light
Sorry to use Google translator, because I'm Brazilian, a simple man and Queen, especially the album Back To The Light, has touched my life throughout my 42 years.
Thanks Brian, Roger and Deacon
Saw the BBC interview recently where Brian said he used to watch this with his son . I too used to love watching this on Saturday mornings back in the 80s as a young teen. Fantastic!
I have always been a big fan of Dr. May’s songwriting. Haven’t heard this in 40 years, and wept. G-d bless Brian May, RIP EVH.
It's a cover, the original was by Paul Bliss.
Bryan e Eddie! Due chitarre riconoscibili tra mille milioni! Unici! Colonna sonora della vita con una carica unica! ❤ ti si vuole bene! E anche a Eddie ovviamente! Grazie 👋🇮🇹🤗
Absolute goosebumps. Eddie’s solo. Brian beautiful voice and harmony guitars and killer riffs. Wow.
-So, what do you want for the video: Mecchas, Brian May's floating head, Star Wars reference, an epoc solo or chaotic battles?
-Yes... in red.
Always reminds me how great Saturday morning tv was back in the 80s
Who can save us from todays crappy music? Brian May can! I bought this LP in 1983, I was 15, still have it 🎉 Eddy and Brian, two worlds collide and the universe is better for it.
Way to go! I was 17 in ‘83 and this was one of my favorite EP’s! I liked Blues Breaker on the flip side, but the two of them together was insane!
Old f*cker in not liking new music shocker 😱🤷♀️
don't forget Phil Chen on bass, he was on blow by blow with Jeff Beck
@@rwfrench66GenX I was born in 66 my first concerts were, Blackfoot, def Leppard opened up , 38 special and rod Stewart in 1981, lots of blonde hashish, what a great period of time!
@@josephno1347 great lineups and memories! My first concert was Rush A Farewell to The King in Detroit when I was 11. A brother had tickets and got stuck babysitting me so he took me instead of his girlfriend! Our parents grounded him and took away his Torino for awhile! 😂 The Summer of 1980 I saw Pablo Cruise, The Cars, The Doobie Brothers, Bob Seger and J Geils at different concerts and J Geils was incredible!
Awesome!
Absolutely brilliant! What a blast from the past that now sounds like the future! Thank you Sir Brian for restoring this wonderful work featuring our beloved Edward Van Halen! We all love you so much! 🌟🚀👾🤘✴
❤🤍🖤🎸👑
Love Brian May to the stars💫💫💫
We love you brian! ❤️❤️
The legendary Sir Brian May (musician, scientist, and real-life knight), Eddie Van Halen, Alan Gratzer, and the rest of the band -- "always daring and courageous", bringing back music that should never be forgotten. Long live Star Fleet, and love to all those who are no longer with us.
I can remember back in the early 90's reading about this Star Fleet project that Brian May did with Edward Van Halen. This is my very first time hearing this, and I must say that I'm blown away.
That's why 80's kids love rock music
I had no idea this existed until I was looking at the Van Halen store’s albums.
I’m 47 and love this!
Amazing. Such great memories of watching this show as a child. Thank you Brian for taking the time to restore and share these projects, they mean a lot to us.
Me too! Great music and a great show. Kids are given rubbish these days, crappy computer animation and stupid hip hop .
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
We want a brian may video collection on dvd
And/or blu ray
We do? Are there still people buying those?
@@HerrBert1976 muchos si , a ti que te importa?
@@HerrBert1976 jajajajaja lo que no gastamos en copas y terrazas, lo hacemos en música de los grandes.
Awesome! I love you so much, Brian ❤️ :)
I never realized how good Brian mays vocal abilities and voice were. Freddie was always lead, and rightly so.
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
Who will come and save us now?
Captain Brian "Shiro" May, the Commander of the Star Fleet and his warriors!
OMG it's like Star Wars, Star Trek and Macross Series all in one!
⭐🌟✨💫💋🌹
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Is this high art? No. Will this ever be a routine entry in 'Top 100 Rock Songs' polls? Probably not.
Is this one of the greatest examples of creating awesome music for the sake of the music, and hanging out with your friends, and impressing the hell out of your kid because you can, because you're Brian F'ing May? Could be.
Only Brian May can be so cool and so nerdy at the same time.
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
The Star Trek franchise which includes Starfleet as part of its world needs to have a character listening to this once.
I can imagine Boilmler singing it to himself on Lower Decks.
Happy Birthday 76 Brian May😭🎂👨🦱🎸🥳🥳🥳🥳👏z
Brian May’s head up in space gives me the good vibes 🥰
An epic syfy cheesy adventure!!!
Bonkers in all the right ways!
Great! And Eddie Van Halen's solo here is as amazing as ever.
The solo was shared by Brian too.
@@barrymitchell6444 yup
@@bpabustan100%, always know when it's Eddie that's for sure 👍
What? So this is technically a Queen/ Van Halen collab? I was never into puppet shows so I never heard of this back in the day.
@@cowpuddles4851 nope. This was when Queen took a break and Brian had a vacation in Los Angeles gathered up some musician buddies of his and released this EP. The other members of Queen and Van Halen are not involved here
Still got the 12” single 🎸🎸
By your divine guidance 👍
The first music I ever loved as a child was TV theme songs, which just makes this already eargasmically good track even more satisfying to me. It brings back that childhood excitement of getting fired up by the opening titles of your favourite show, and then builds and builds on it with the most soul-pounding electric guitar jamming imaginable.
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
My sons watched this cartoon show on Saturday mornings. Was actually vute. I sat at times & watched. Todays launch party for STARFLEET SESSIONS was so spectacular. Congratulations, to Brian & Friends for the songs & music. Also to Brian & those who helped him organize the launch party . Phenomenal work & well done. 👏🏻 🚀 🎸 🎶💖
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This just perfect. Bring back the 80s!
I saw this video around March '84, when It was aired in spanish tv, in the days of the premiere in Spain of the iconic videos "Radio Gaga" and Van Halens "Jump". I remember to have dreamed with the images and music of "Starfleet" in those days, being just a toddler :-)
Due that fascination, I love this clip so much. Its great to see it in a great quality. Million thanks for all, Bian!! 😀
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
Brian may and Eddie Van Halen most definitely a masterpiece
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
Brain may your my idol 🌟🌟
Forever Young ❤🎉❤🎉😂😂😂😂Thnks to Brian and Eddie🎉🎉❤❤
40 years on, and hasn't aged one bit!......Fantastic...
I would have loved to have seen the faces of the TV executives when the play button was pressed on the cassette-deck of the boardroom Hi-Fi for the first time!
Surely this was more than anyone could have asked for... It has everything! 👍🏆
Брайан, спасибо тебе, вам, за творчество! Вы удивительные музыканты! Ты, вы - Qween!
Great video brian may of my childhood memories of watching star fleet
To hear Brian and Eddie remastered after all these years, is an absolute pleasure for my ears 👏👏👏👏
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
My dad got this whole set for me when I was 4 in 1989. I watched it religiously to the point it drove my dad crazy. He would say lamia save me lamia. Lol cuz it drove him nuts. I lost one of my vhs tapes years ago of an episode. But thank God for dvds. Cuz now I can show my own son these. It's crazy I never knew Eddie was the guitar playing as I have been huge fan since I was. Same with Brian. ❤
Amazing that 2 of the best guitarists ever did a kids tv show theme tune. Eddie Van Halen ffs, doesn't get any better. Wish i was 13 again...
I don't think I've stopped listening to this and watching the video her since it dropped on planet rock.
Absolutely incredible!!! Reminds me so much of some Toei projects
Thank you Sir Brian and friends!
4:01 This clip is always living in my head rent free ♥️
I bought this cassette when it came out way back when.
I played it over and over in my boom box!
Everyone was wondering how Queen and VanHalen had a ep that flew under the radar.
Good times!
Another awesome choice of song sir brian may the genius on the guitar 🎸 🎤star fleet excellent video and fantastic song 🚀🚀🚀👽👽
Oh my God i was obsessed with this in high school. My buddy had it on cassette and I remember hearing it for the first time and being blown away. Great memories of walking through the halls at school blasting this on my Walkman! With all the talent on this record...i do however remember thinking "wtf is the guy from REO doing on this?" LOL, Anyway...i had completely forgot about Star Fleet session...so thanks for the reminder!
Wonderful! Happy birthday, Brian! Looking forward to another 76 years of brilliant guitar playing.
Hi pretty thank you so much for supporting me I really appreciate. Where are you writing from and how long have you been a fan?
What a great live video today, Brian. Thank you for this. For years I thought I was the only one who loved this.
"Guess You Guys Aren't Ready For That Yet…But Your Kids Are Gonna Love It"
I saw this show as a teen in the 80s on Saturdays on TV here in the U.K. loved it!
Me and all my friends were at primary school when this was on on Saturday mornings. Starfleet was always a staple of my Saturday morning as a kid 😊
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
I've only been waiting 40 years for this EP to be officially released on CD! Really nice job on the new remixes too, thanks!
Such a good song..makes me miss the old days...
Oh boy, playing with Lego Space and listening to this song equals happy childhood!!!
Brian is truly everyone's hero. No one fits this worldview better than he does. When he plays the guitar, everyone's courage is ignited. I love this music video.
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
Happy Birthday Brian!!!❤️🥳
Hello... Thanks for your lovely like and comments on my official page, it's great to know I have such a devoted fan.
Much love💜
I had totally forgotten that this existed.
Thankyou brian,and the band,and especially evh,and all the restoration guys,thankyou❤❤
Great brian,star fleet rocks thankyou👍👍
Absolutely, shocked and honoured,keep on rocking brian
Been loving the gold series remasters,hopefully more to come🤞🤞
Greetings from Brian may thanks for your comment and support I really appreciate it thanks very much ❤❤
Can't believe I've been an obsessive queen fan for 45 years and I've only just heard this song. I know it's Brian May and not Queen but it's really good.
Amazing. Brian`s full Energy. Love it!
MAGNIFICANT! Both the remastering of the song and the picture quality of this, "short promotional film"!
How has this been secret so long?
Bravo Brian!
We are not worthy.
This is weird, satisfying, and absolutely lovely!
Remember watching this in the early 80s. Absolutely fantastic.
Brian is a truly rock legend! Real talent! And is sound in is guitar is beautiful... The Brian's May sound!!
2:22 kids, back in the day there was this instrument called an "electric guitar" snd the people who were really good on it played these things called "solos".
Jus thought I'd tell yiu that since i haven't heard one since the 90s.
Cheese at its very best. Love it.
Great soundtrack. I watched this as a kid, and loved it. My best mate at the time said I hadn't watched it all, because I must have blinked while it was on. He only said that as he was taken on holiday by his family, so missed two episodes. I have the box set now, so I can catch up on all those blinked moments.
Start Fleet 1983-2023 40 Anos
Amazing song. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
How nice it is to finally see an HD version of this promo without Tommy Boyd or Keith Chegwin butting in.
Happy birthday Brian !!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Remember this when i was a kid!
Holy nostalgia mind blown....I totally remember this! I remember watching it as a kid like one time. This is so cool.
When EVH has nothing to prove and is is given a blank slate….he really goes to another level. He probably did all the guitars in one take like Beat It for Michael Jackson. He didn’t ask for accolades or payment. He just loved to explore what he could do. To say he was a guitar and sonic master would be an extreme understatement.
Awsome video, brilliant guitar playing from Eddie and Brian and all the chaps. Amazing 💖💖💖
And to think, here is 'Transformers' before its time give or take a year or two. Not to mention I remember reading 'Hulk' comic books as a kid where he battled the QUINTRONIC MAN. And needless to say, this is Japanese children's TV sci-fi at its BEST. Thank you Sir Brian for restoring this cool stuff.
I bought this record! what a treat!
Ahhhh, been waiting for this since the re-release of Star Fleet! Thank you for the music video! 😊
❤🤩 thaaaaanks👏👏👏
Goosebumps, heart is beating faster, adrenaline level is rising...Wonderful!!! Thank you Brian- I send you all my love ❣ ❤🌈❤
Perfect❤❣️
Мы любим, тебя Брайан ❤❤❤❤❤
I loved this series and the theme. And this version with ‘Maximum Brian’ is wonderful!!
Sir Brian, this so beautiful song, i love it so much, thank you
Eddy saved the day with his Lazer sharp soloing. Star Fleet!
I watched Star Fleet as a kid and was mesmerised. It was amazing, a great story. But the music was incredible, and now only just found out it was Brian May!! Amazing 🤩😍
Thanks for your support ❤
It wasn't Brian May on the actual tv theme music. This was a cover, done for fun. Interesting fact, after recording was completed Brian learned from the composer there was another verse that they'd missed out.
The tv version and entire soundtrack was Paul Bliss from the band The Moody Blues.
To a great person, a very happy birthday , love you Brian. Hope you have a great one.
Not sure if you all know this but Sir Brian May plays the music in the movie Mad Max. I watched the video a couple days ago. I was amazed to see it.
One of the best songs I've ever heard.... really!
This is amazing, a truly Masterpiece
Truuuuu
Fantastic show, brilliant theme. Great work Brian, very much appreciated.
Such a brilliant song, even the original. But it's not often a cover version surpasses the original, and in this case literally blows it apart. My favourite musicians.
Amazing❤
Eddie is smiling from Heaven, Brian.......a great project❤❤💣💣🎸🎸😎😎
I am so glad I got this on it's original CD release. Love this tune. Ed and Brian were pure magic. Years later I bought 3 of the long out of print vinyl when I was in grad school, stunned to discover such a treasure trove at Amoeba Records collecting dust. Still have 1 in my possession. Nice to hear it playing it over the top of the show's visuals.
my God, how is it so wonderful??