THE FAIRY FELLER'S MASTER-STROKE

One of the best instrumental performances by all four of them. By this time Freddie's progressive songwriting had become much more influenced by himself than by contemporaries. The extraordinary production and sound engineering in stereo makes me think that Alan Parsons would have been proud to work on it. By the way Mr Parsons had been bandmates with one of Queen's former bassists in late 60's.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1973
Length: 2:41
Released on: 8th March 1974

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

Recorded: August 1973
Recorded at: Trident Studios, 17 St Annes Court, Soho, London

Keys: Em, Am, Dm, A Dorian, Bhm, D
Metre: 4/4
Form: Irregular

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Castanets: Roy Thomas Baker
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Electric Guitar: Brian May
Acoustic Piano: Freddie Mercury
Harpsichord: Freddie Mercury

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Screams: Roger Taylor & Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury

Songwriting:

Inspired by a painting by Richard Dadd.

Recordings:

Backing track was piano, bass and drums. Everything else was overdubbed.

Equipment:

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Red Special Electric Guitar