OGRE BATTLE

Freddie's heavy side is reflected here.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1972
Length: 4:08
Released on: 8th March 1974

Produced by: Queen & Roy Thomas Baker
Mixed by: Roy Thomas Baker & Mike Stone
Engineered by: Mike Stone

Recorded: August 1973
 Recorded at: Trident Studios, London

Key: G
Metre: 4/4
Form: Loosely Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Gong: Uncredited
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Electric Guitars: Brian May

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury & Brian May

Songwriting:

Similar to Great King Rat in many aspects, but more musically complex. Mercury was probably a better guitarist back then than he'd be later on since even his guitar-originated material was somewhat sophisticated in harmony. Lyrically it follows Freddie's tradition of fairy tale imagery, bringing in more fantastic characters.

Recordings:

Done with the first album formula, most likely.

Equipment:

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Red Special Electric Guitar