Freddie was a long time fan of Opera and in particular, Montserrat, and dearly wanted to do a collaboration with her. It was arranged that they would meet. Freddie did a demo tape, Exercises in Free Love (which will absolutely blow your mind!). She loved it and asked Freddie how many songs they would put on a rock album and he replied 10. Montserrat announced, that is what we shall do too. So because of her schedule he had two weeks to write 10 songs, which he did with Mike Moran, and then they recorded the Barcelona album, of which this song is the title track. Freddie and Queen have done a couple of songs in other languages also. Teo Torriate (let us cling together) a song for their Japanese fans. And Las Palabras De Amor (the words of love) They are both incredibly beautiful songs. Queen and Freddie were the real deal. Freddie could have sung the phone book and made it sound wonderful.
This was the very first fusion of rock and opera. Montserrat was a very famous international diva whose voice Freddie admired. They met, hit it off, and eventually made an album together, the music for which was written by Freddie in cooperation with Mike Moran. Freddie sings in Spanish in one song, Ensueno, and in another he sings in Japanese. One of their songs, The Golden Boy, is somewhat autographical, talking about a star who rises to fame but has a difficult relationship. Barcelona became the theme song for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Freddie did not live to see that.
Tommy? Quadrophenia? both by The Who. The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks? Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull? Listen, I'm a huge Freddie/ Montsie fan, maybe the best- but NOT the first imo.
The Golden Boy with her is very good as well. Also, How Can I Go On and Guide Me Home. Freddie had a solo album in addition to Barrcelona, Mr. Bad Guy. I Was Born To Love You is a great song from it. The remaining members of Queen also reworked it into a version that sounded more like a Queen song. Brian had two great solo albums, and a fantastic live album.
Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folch was a Spanish operatic soprano. She was born in Barcelona on the 12th of April 1933 to a family which was economically devistated by the Spanish Civil War. With the help of a wealthy family, she studied music at the Liceu Conservatory and graduated with a gold medal in 1954. She made her professional debut in Basel, Switzerland in 1956 as a last-minute replacement as Mimì in Puccini's La Bohème. Her international breakthrough came in 1965 when she replaced a pregnant Marylin Horne as the title character of a concert performance of Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia at Carnegie Hall for which she earned a 25-minute standing ovation. She went on to have a long and versatile career, appearing on stage in nearly 90 different roles and, besides her naitive Spanish and Catalan, sang in Italian, French, German and English. She was considered one of the few great opera divas of the 20th century and was noted for her strong technique, incredible breath control, beautiful vocal colours and exquisite pianissimi. Her admirers called her "la Superba". Montserrat continued giving recitals up until her death at 85 on the 6th of October 2018.
Freddie wrote a whole album for the two of them this is one of these,it's not part of a film this was the song for the 1992 Olympics which he never got too see,and yes Dr Brian May and Roger Taylor along with Freddie all had solo careers for a couple of years,they needed a break from each other to do their own thing,John Deacon never went down the solo route,there's around 15 Queen albums during Freddie lifetime as well as at least two after he died and maybe another four solo one's between the three
They never took long breaks away from each other. Freddie recorded Mr. Bad Guy at the same time as The Works. They just liked to keep busy, you will noticed that Queen has released a lot more album then most bands at the at time.
All correct except for the last line. Drummer Roger Taylor has released seven solo albums to date. Guitarist Brian May has released two, plus an EP in 1983.
Written for the Opening Ceremony at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona but not performed because of Freddie's death. A wonderful opportunity to witness the range of his voice. Montserrat is a famous Spanish opera singer and became friends with Freddie.
Me encanta cuando la peña alucina con que un artista anglohablante suelte dos frases en español en una canción. Montserrat se tiró toda su carrera cantando en italiano, francés o alemán, o incluso inglés, como en esta misma canción...
Beautiful and Brillant. Makes me cry. He wrote this song for her. She lived in Barcelona. She was his guide and inspiration. She took his breath away when he first saw her preform. They did entire album. Look at How Can I Go On with them singing together...another unbelievable experience. Love Freddie.
Queen never broke up. They took some breaks when Roger and Brian did solo projects before Freddie did, unlike what the Bohemian Rhapsody movie would have you believe. Freddie did Mr Bad Guy to very underwhelming reviews (although I actually like some of the songs), but they never fully broke up. They knew they were better as a whole unit. You should hear Exercises in Free Love. You won’t believe it is Freddie, he did it as a demo for Montserrat and it led to them doing the Barcelona album together. It is a brilliant album, I listen to it regularly. Please keep your reactions coming, but look out! You’re becoming a bona fide fan
Brian & Roger still perform together occasionally and helped with the movie production. I believe they last performed with Adam Lambert. Brian did a beautiful duet with a hologram of Freddie. It was amazing! Brian also has a RU-vid channel where he teaches space science & guitar techniques. Dr. Brian May is a very talented man. 😊
Press is so hypocrit... When he lived only critics for QUEEN even if they were the best bands of the period and public was mad for them and the second best in all music history (along with Beatles)... When he died press: QUEEN AND FREDDIE ARE LEGENDS 🤣🤣🤣🤣 SUCH HYPOCRITS
Mr. Bad Guy is quite highly regarded now. People weren't willing to give it a fair shot I guess. You could react to I was Born to Love You or Living on my Own. Those two come to mind first for me.
You *DO* actually feel the music, in its entirety, as a whole, complete!!!??!! Your reaction, itself, gives me goosebumps! Oh my--thank you so very, very much
This song always gives me chills. This entire album is outstanding and received rave reviews. This was the first Rock singer/Opera singer collaboration on this grand of a scale and Freddie stressed over it believing that he was not good enough and that he would not be accepted, Montserrat told him that he would do great. They became wonderful friends and she was one of the first people he confided in that he had terminal AIDS.
The song was used at the Olympics at Barcelona...do the great pretender..he did that as a solo...Brian and Roger tour with Adam Lambert as queen..John retired
His solo work includes: I Was Born to Love You, Living on my Own, Made in Heaven, The Great Pretender, and several other very good songs. The Queen fans at the time just wanted to here more anthem and Queen type songs, but his albums are more appreciated now, as I think todays fans love the variety of his talent. Roger played in several TIME, and IN MY DEFENSE are 2 very good songs he did for the Dave Clark production TIME, That was just released by Dave Clark after searching for the original recording for years, and he had Mike Moran re do the piano track. There is also a RU-vid copy of Freddie and Michael Jackson singing, That came to an end over a llama in the room while they were working on 3 songs. Roger had his own band called the Cross and put out 2 LP's where he sings and plays guitar in the early 80's. Each of them had other businesses and worked with other artists, and John Deacon opened a recording studio
This was a dream that Freddie realized in his last performance alive. He made this video with one foot in necrosis.... Freddie ..... The magnificent! 👑❤️
These Are the Days of Our Lives is the video he made when he was having trouble walking due to the issues he had with his foot - you can see the lack of mobility in the video.
The whole Barcelona album is phenomenal. Please react to them all. Freddie along with Mike Moran, Montserrat and Tim Rice wrote all the songs. Freddie's talent for writing music in any genre was incredible. A true music genius. He did a solo Mr. Bad Guy. It too is an awesome album. Between Queen and Freddie there is so much music to react to. Then, of course Brian and Roger have solo work as well. Loving you Queen and Freddie reactions. One request from the Barcelona album is La Japonaise. It's so cool to hear Freddie singing a bit in Japanese. It's also a beautiful song. Thank you
They done a whole album together....its amazing. How can i go on is another one they done. Try Freddies "Exercises in free love" you will be shocked...😂😂😂😂
Great reaction! Queen never broke up, they were just workaholics, so they all did solo projects alongside what they did with the band. Freddie mostly recorded music that he could not record with the band, such as this album. Check out The Golden Boy Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OPizyP4x30I.html.
somebody probably already mentioned it, but this was recorded/performed as an anthem for the 1992 summer olympics in barcelona, the first collaboration of this sort and so splendidly done. rip freddie and madame caballe. they sing with the angels now.
Hi. Love ur channel n reactions. After looking at Barcelona u had a lot of questions about Freddie, Monsarat n the album. A 59 min doc explains all. Very interesting. Called, freddie & Montsy documental. Very interesting n informative. Love seeing a new generation reacting to the greatest performers of all time. I feel in love w freddie n the guys when I was about ur age. I'm nearing the end of my 7th decade n I still have to listen to this band at least once every day. Dragon Attack, live Montreal, 81 pls react. Tu. Enjoy! Stay safe.✌
They did an album of the same name. Theme song for the 1992 Olympic, after he died in 1992. He received his AIDS diagnosis & this was on his bucket list he loved opera & ballet. He composed the music specifically for the two of them. It was an enormous hit! He also did a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy.checkout " How Can I Go On? " from the Barcelona album. There's a videk. Love it
Take the google translator and write her name in the spanish language, than listen 👂. Montserrat Caballé was a opera diva. She doesn’t needed a microphone 🎙. Check out „The Golden Boy“ 😎
que buena reacción, desgraciadamente ya se nos fueron estos dos fenómenos, pero me gustaría que reaccionaras a una amiga de MONSERRAT CABALLE, se llama, MONICA NARANJO, con la canción "EUROPA LIVE" un saludo
My favorite songs from the Barcelona album is GOLDEN BOY & GUIDE ME HOME. RIP Freddie & Montsy!! You should also check out ONE YEAR OF LOVE, IN MY DEFENSE, DON’T TRY SO HARD. Freddie’s vocals are absolutely amazing!! FYI - Recently, Freddie came in as #1 for best rock vocalist in the world! “Thatta boy, Freddie”. Brian May voted #1 guitarist by Guitar Magazine!! There has never been a collection of genius musicians like Queen!!! I’m wearing my FLASH Queen shirt right now!! Woop!
Queen toured Japan a lot and Freddie wrote at least one song in Japanese, maybe more. For solo Freddie I would recommend "Living on My Own".. do the original versions...some versions that changed more into disco,, but I like the original. Also try Exercises in Free Love by Freddie...He sings it..as a demo for Monserrat...and he sang her parts.. then they did the song together called Ensueno.. which is in Spanish, but the translation is a beautiful message-- It's nice to do both of them but I would start with Exercises in Free Love which is Freddie only!.. Thanks for your Queen reactions
Freddie was such a musical innovator and genius. He constantly with the rest of the band reinvented the queen brand through the years. Like so many other great artists…gone too soon. RIP Freddie!
Check out the other videos Montserrat and Freddie did during this collaboration. Absolutely amazing! Freddie had always loved opera. If you can find some of the videos talking about their first meeting its really neat! This was like a dream come true for Freddie! Prior to Live Aid Queen had gone their own way for a spell. With Live Aid they reunited and stayed together until Freddie passed. In recent years Queen, with Brian May and Roger Taylor started touring again with Adam Lambert. John Decan just couldn't go on with the band after Freddie's passing. Hope you found a fun Freddie tee!
Another Freddie solo I do not think you have reacted to is the cover of The Great Pretender and another of his is In My Defence. Thank you for reacting to this wonderful song!
freddy was a pioneer in bringing classical music to entertainment, to pop and rock. Here´s another wonderful version of this: Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona (Live at La Nit, 1988 Remastered)
Freddie composed this song to submit to the Barcelona Olympic Committee to hopefully be used as its anthem for the 1992 Games. Sadly , he died before then.
Freddie and Monserrat wrote this song for the the 1992 olympics in Barcelona. Sadly Freddie passed in 1991, but at the olympics, she sang and they had Freddie singing on the giant screen. Freddie and her became very close. They loved each other in there music appreciation. Other songs to look at. The golden boy. Guide me home. Exercises in free love. Death on two legs, about a manager who was ripping of the band , taking all their money. Freddie ripped him in this song. Freddie’s other side shows lol Innuendo. The invisible man. Made in heaven. In my defense. Livin on my own.
Looks Like I backed the right horse when I fell in love with Queen as a 12 year old kid in 1975. It was Their inspiration that lead me to play the guitar , and tour with bands , for years. The world has never know such modern renaissance like genius like Freddie ,who was just as comfortable on stage with Queen , singing one of his Multi award winning masterpieces. Then could turn the tables in the blink of an eye , and hold his own on stage with one of the greatest Opera Divas of modern history! There just never was anyone like him , and I dare say , probably never will be again! Thanks Queen for the years of Joy , and inspiration your talent has given us. RIP Freddie .
Bohemian Rhapsody is broken in sections, with the "Scaramouche" section being called the "opera" section. Freddy being in love with opera is no surprise at all. Montserrat and Freddy were great friends. Another surprising friendship between pop/rock and opera was between Sting (of the Police) and Luciano Pavarotti. When Pavarotti asked Sting to perform Panis Angelicus with him at the first Pavarotti and Friends concert, they formed a friendship that lasted the rest of Pavarotti's life. Sting spoke at Pavarotti's memorial service. But that performance was remarkable -- just Pavarotti, Sting and a guitar. And Sting has probably never been more scared on a stage in his entire life. And it made him a better musician. I'm sure Montserrat did that for Freddy without even trying. But check out the Sting/Pavarotti Panis Angelicus live sometime to see a superstar look scared sometime. But he pulled it off.
He was asked to compose a song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in 1987-88. He didn't make it to sing the song live in the opening ceremony, he died in 1991
Freddie loved Opera and Montserrat and Freddie did an album together they were great friends. This song was used as the theme music for the Barcelona Olympics.
They recorded this for the opening of the Olympic Games in Barcelona 1992. Sadly he died in 1991 and they play this recorded video. But he know he was sick so he recorded it I believe in 1989.
Freddie sings a song partly in Japanese for his Japanese fans, it's called Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together), will you please react to this song please. The best version is the 2005 video!
Freddie and Montserrat were very close friends, they did a whole album together and this song is about the first time they met. Montserrat was also the first person he told when he was diagnosed with AIDS.
Queen never broke up. Freddie died in 1991, Queen later moved on with some projects, then from 2004 to 2009 as live-band with frontman Paul Rodgers, and since 2012 with frontman Adam Lambert.
Hey man... This song "BARCELONA" was created/composed for the opening ceremony of the olympic games in the city of Barcelona, Spain ... in the 1980? Montsertat is born in Barcelona and she is singing in spanish. She passed away some years ago and she was one of the most popular opera soprano in the world. Greets from Hamburg, Germany. Michael
