"Montsy" was her nickname. Can you imagine that the was born in 1933? Sadly she passed away in 2018. She was one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century and a huge Queen-Fan. I once meet her in person after a concert of her. She was incredible funny and was laughing all the time. And imagine her laughing! Very, very loud! VERY LOUD from the bottom of her good heart. RIP Montsy, RIP Freddie.
Freddie wrote this for the Barcelona olympics but died before the event💔💔. When he played this to her he sang her parts as well as his own. They became very close friends...i watched her a Freddies statue unveiling...she so cried.😓😓
Freddy didn't write this for the Olympics. He wrote this to commemorate their meeting. The song is all about the two of them meeting and staying up all night talking and singing. It was later chosen for the Olympics.
Montserrat Caballe was one of THE premier operatic sopranos of the 20th century, celebrated worldwide in opera circles. Freddie was one of her most ardent admirers.
She asked Freddie to write a song about her home city, Barcelona. Freddie invited her to his London home where they talked, laughed and sang their way 'til dawn. R.I.P. both
I've watched so many Queen reaction videos that I thought I had gotten past the crying part. Nope. Crying my damn mascara off once again. I love this song and the beauty which is Freddie and Montserrat.
After meeting Freddie, Montserrat insisted upon listening to all of Freddie and Queen's music, and became a fan of Freddie in his own right. Later, she commented that Freddie taught her how to sing with expression, emotion and from the heart, whereas her whole career had been about the rigid and tight rules of serious opera. Both artists were readily accepted in each other's world.
Paul Roberts, I'm sorry, but I think the last thing you said is not true. Being an opera singer requires a great deal of emotion on stage and Monsterrat Caballé was one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century. They both were amazing singers and both learned from each other and created wonderful music together :-) In an interview she said than working with Freddie was one of her happiest memories
@@mariaserra6079 I have heard her (and Freddie too) use the very words I wrote, in interviews. Nobody is saying she was not great to start with. Perhaps you would have been happier had I used the word 'more' before expression...?
It's amazing how many people are discovering Queen through the movie release. The music has always been there...you just have to look and broaden your horizons.
That song gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes with it's beauty and their combined talent. Two beautiful artists who complimented each other perfectly. RIP Freddie and Montsy. You brought brilliance into the world. As always your reaction was genuine and heartfelt.
One day, in Barcelona, in a fine restaurant, a waiter looked up and saw the legend that is Freddie Mercury. Managing to sustain his poise, he turned to see the legend (in Spain) that is Montserrat Caballe. He fainted. Supposedly a true story.
@@GinMae good question. I believe, being Basque himself, it was seeing Montserrat that caused the faint. Montserrat was already a legend in Spain. Whether he would still have fainted had he not already been startled to see Freddie first we shall never know!
Good to see you back reacting, Freddie and Monsterrat did a whole album together. Freddie saw her performance one day and wanted to collaborate with her as he loved her voice so he wrote the songs that they sang and sent them to her and she agreed to duet with him !
What a wonderful, creative, talented and amazing was this beautiful partnership. They have broken boundaries that never has done before. I admire Freddie talent and courage... I love Monserrat’s spirit because she was so brave too.... against all the warnings from the opera world (Pavarotti called her and say not to do this madness). The gift of Barcelona album is beyond frontiers, is amazing, is a masterpiece which open us a window to the music you will never will have otherwise. This music cross between opera and rock world. Only Freddie could do something like that!!!
Loved your reaction. Freddie heard her sing and believed she was the best singer in the world. He asked to meet with her, and she happily accepted. He was so nervous, but just look how awesome they were. He could do anything. Saw her do an interview about Freddie, how they met, how she loved him, how other singers wanted to duet with her, but she said only Freddie ❤️
NOLO I want to see more reactions from you. You are so into the artist and appreciate the talents of not only Freddie Mercury but from the best Opera singer in our life time Monserrat Caballe'. Keep up the good work!
Cabaye is how you say her name. He loved her and she loved him. It was written for the olympics but it was the story of their 1st meeting. They did a whole album together
They adored and loved each other she visited Freddie when he was so very ill now both have their wings can you imagine heavenly angels singing with these two 💖
Brings tears to my eyes (and would have done to those both of Mercury and of Caballe - both of whom I met, for I am of that generation) to witness the open-mindedness and respect which you brought to bear on this. In my time, there was sniggering: that rock and opera could have shared a stage, that a young, gay man of colour could have formed so affectionate a bond with (as she described herself) 'an old, big' white woman, even though each was a superstar in their field. You never question it, and maybe this landmark performance went a long way, three decades on, in banishing so much prejudice in so many fields. That is why it is so moving. Thank you.
Freddie and Monsterrat singing together is the greatest combo since Reese's merged chocolate and peanut butter together to form the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup! Sadly, Freddie passed away before the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.......it would have been incredible to watch these two singing Barcelona at the opening ceremonies.
I personally prefer the Freddie/Montserrat combination, but that is why there are so many wonderful Queen/Freddie songs, we each can choose our own favorites.
Perfection....and Freddie wrote it... María de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folch, April 12, 1933, Barcelona, Spanish Republic. Unfortunately she passed in 2018.
Freddie was a big fan of opera and ballet. He wrote this song and took it to Monsterrat and sang her the entire song, including her part. She was so impressed she agreed immediately to perform with him. The live version is just as spectacular.
You should check out exercises in free love by Freddie. He sent her a recording of himself so that she could see what he was capable of vocally. She immediately wanted to record it & surprised him with her rendition at the royal opera house. Freddie couldn’t believe it as he sat in the audience.
@@NOLOos it was a big deal in the opera world...they were both really nervous about it. The operatic world can be very snobbish...Freddie said in an interview that musicaly it was the thing he was most proud of. Fearless freddie😊💟💔
@@joaorosado7106 Ummmmm wrong.......was still performed at the opening ceremony at the Barcelona Olympic Games. From Google........ It was written to be the theme song of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, but was replaced due to Freddie's death. It was however performed live at the opening by Montserrat, with Freddie's voice recordings and it was used as the title music to the BBC's coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympics.
@@JanW666 this song was not written specifically for the Olympic games. although it was chosen as the theme of the games. yes, he was present at the opening but without Freddy.
You do not have to skip! If you pause at a good part and go back and comment and repeat it, they will not knock you off because of copyright! Please do this, especially on Queen. Caballe is cah-bye-ye. Thanks.
She was one of the greatest opera sopranos of all times. She is Catalan from Barcelona. Andrés Freddy admired her so much that he wanted to sing with her. This song was specially composed for the 1992 Olympic Games that took place un Barcelona. Nice vídeo, isn't It?
This lady is a great opera soprano. She is especially known for hitting those light high notes that "float in the air.: It is much easier to sing them at full volume. She had a special skill and talent.
Mont-sir-at cab-aye yay (stress the "yay" and you'll be able to go to Barcelona and have a great visit). This video opens doors closed to many many people, and for that I'm grateful to your great work!! Thank you. You are an educator when you're a UA-camr, so teach us well!!!
This selection was recorded for the Olympic Games scheduled that year in Barcelona, Spain ... also the home of Monsterrat Caballe. The orchestra was conducted and the music arranged by Brian May ... lead guitarist for Queen.
@Gary Packwood. The music was written by Mike Moran; lyrics by Freddie Mercury Brian May had nothing to do with this project of Freddie, Montserrat and Mike Moran who also had the light sabre baton.
This is proof that Freddie is able to sing and create in all styles of music and he is a genius of music, like Mozart, Beethoven of our time, etc. He created these songs. He is the LEGEND of our time.
Glad someone did a review on this song. Always loved it. Was written for the Barcelona Olympics held in 1992. Recorded for one of his albums in the late 1980’s, prior to his death in 1991. Great song.
For more about the variety in Freddie's styles, see You Take My Breath Away, live in 1976 at Hyde Park, and My Melancholy Blues, which also shows off Freddie's piano skills, live performance, don't know the date.
Freddie thought her voice was one of the most pure and beautiful voices he'd overheard and he wanted to sing with her badly but didn't think the Opera community would accept him so he wrote a song that basically is their story. A part where he could sing the way he normally does and the her part Opera. He didn't think Opera would accept him and she didn't think Rock what accept her. They sound beautiful together. Would you please react to how do I go on it's another one done by both of them
A lot of people don't give any form of opera a chance. Glad you appreciated the talent in this. Freddie & Montserrat (or Montsy, as he called her) became such good friends he even confided in her about his illness. After his death, she attended the unveiling of his statue in Montreaux (where Queen did much of their recording), along with his parents, manager, Brian etc. & was moved to tears. Here's a short 3min clip of the event (& the beautiful statue): ua-cam.com/video/0v6epCdzyi4/v-deo.html For a real change of pace I'd love to see you react to "Dragon Attack", both the studio version Official Video and the live Montreal '81 video. Live shows Roger doing a great drum intro & Freddie not only interacting with the crowd but with each band member. Also shows the feel of one of their indoor concerts as opposed to the big stadium events. And the studio version lets you hear all the crisp clear little bits you don't hear live. Both are great & you'd love the groove, every bit as funky as "Another One Bites the Dust".
I just love to see your reaction....hard to imagine that he knew he was sick already....such magnificent voice...they became according to her very good friends...so much that he told her he had Aids...React to No one but you(only the good die young) a tribute from the band to Freedie....it is beautiful..
Gay rock icon, Spanish opera diva, senior Canadian woman, young black man, probably with different ideas on many things & all agree this is awesome. Music can unite us all.🎼❤️
The history of these recordings in very interesting, and there were two different, but similar, albums made, in 1987 & 2012. The entire original album was recorded in studio, with just piano, synthesizers , a violin, a cello, a horn on Barcelona, some backing vocals on The Golden Boy, & John Deacon played bass on How Can I Go On. Then in 2012, it was remastered with the full orchestra & no synth. Rufus Tiger Taylor, Roger Taylor's son, played drums to replace the drum machine on Guide Me Home/How Can I Go On, & a real koto player was imported from Japan for La Japonaise. So the original album sounds a bit spare compared to the richness of the later one. Also Exercises In Free Love was included in the second album, but not the first one. It's great to hear real oboe, bassoon, harp, & heavenly strings! Have you heard "Ensueno" & "Exercises in Free Love" from these sessions? They are essentially the same melody, but on Ensueno, Montserrat added Spanish lyrics to Freddie's falsetto vocalizations. I have both albums, & play the second one at bedtime to quiet the monkey mind that would keep me awake.
He heard her at an opera, said she had the greatest voice he had ever heard, wrote this and she agreed to sing it with him....legendary. Two years latter olympics were held in Barcelona and they used this as the theme music.
Oh yeah that’s truly beautiful ♥️ great reaction btw😊 You should definitely check out the songs „La Japonaise“ and „The golden Boy“. They are also from their album. Also truly beautiful 🙌🏻
Glad that you enjoyed this so much, not everyone listens and appreciates so well. I think Freddie did a great deal for opera by getting people who otherwise would never have listened. You and others of your younger generations are helping this idea along further by being willing to really listen, and then to post your own reactions for others. This lady does have an exquisite voice. Her specialty was to sing the very high notes lightly so they would "float in the air" rather than belting them out. Her way took much more control of her voice. You certainly observed and enjoyed. Great job.
Imagine someone of her calibre being a huge Freddie and Queen fan, He gave her the freedom to be more emotional in her Opera singing rather than sticking to the absolute rules of classical Opera and she was loved even more for it, Her friendship with Freddie enriched her already awesome talent and she enriched his too, They both loved passionately what they did and wanted nothing more than to be the best they could possibly be, Sadly both are no longer with us but they both left one hell of a legacy to us to enjoy forever.
Very nice reaction! You should also react to Queen - Stone Cold Crazy, live at the Rainbow Theatre. It is one of the first thrash metal songs ever created, Queen was often ahead of times. Or since you enjoy interesting music videos, watch I Want to Break Free.
"Montsy" was her nickname. Can you imagine that the was born in 1933? Sadly she passed away in 2018. She was one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century and a huge Queen-Fan.
I once meet her in person after a concert of her. She was incredible funny and was laughing all the time. And imagine her laughing! Very, very loud! VERY LOUD from the bottom of her good heart. RIP Montsy, RIP Freddie.
Sembla que no la coneguin.,però tant se val...històrics!!!😍😭
Freddie wrote this for the Barcelona olympics but died before the event💔💔. When he played this to her he sang her parts as well as his own. They became very close friends...i watched her a Freddies statue unveiling...she so cried.😓😓
wish i would've known this prior to my reaction, would've made me appreciate the song & collab a lot more
NOLO
The words are all about his meeting here for the first time in Barcelona.
Freddy didn't write this for the Olympics. He wrote this to commemorate their meeting. The song is all about the two of them meeting and staying up all night talking and singing. It was later chosen for the Olympics.
Montserrat Caballe was one of THE premier operatic sopranos of the 20th century, celebrated worldwide in opera circles.
Freddie was one of her most ardent admirers.
And she obviously adored Freddie!
apparently she was the only person he was nervous about meeting
Montserrat was a "Primadonna Assoluta" !
She asked Freddie to write a song about her home city, Barcelona. Freddie invited her to his London home where they talked, laughed and sang their way 'til dawn. R.I.P. both
I've watched so many Queen reaction videos that I thought I had gotten past the crying part. Nope. Crying my damn mascara off once again. I love this song and the beauty which is Freddie and Montserrat.
it is a very beautiful song, truly
I lose it at "And shake the foundations of the sky"
If you don't mind crying... ua-cam.com/video/oLKyaOLb2Fs/v-deo.html
amazing. RIP freddie and monserat ..........
After meeting Freddie, Montserrat insisted upon listening to all of Freddie and Queen's music, and became a fan of Freddie in his own right.
Later, she commented that Freddie taught her how to sing with expression, emotion and from the heart, whereas her whole career had been about the rigid and tight rules of serious opera.
Both artists were readily accepted in each other's world.
Paul Roberts - Thats the mark of true artists... great artists.
Paul Roberts, I'm sorry, but I think the last thing you said is not true. Being an opera singer requires a great deal of emotion on stage and Monsterrat Caballé was one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century. They both were amazing singers and both learned from each other and created wonderful music together :-) In an interview she said than working with Freddie was one of her happiest memories
@@mariaserra6079 I have heard her (and Freddie too) use the very words I wrote, in interviews. Nobody is saying she was not great to start with.
Perhaps you would have been happier had I used the word 'more' before expression...?
Montserrat’s voice brings tear to my eyes every time.
HARMANIZATION - great word Nola - just perfect for these two performers. Great reaction, thank you🌟.
The back story on this is amazing. Freddie basically wrote an operatic album for her. Beautiful friendship.
Ps. I love your reaction ❤️❤️
It's amazing how many people are discovering Queen through the movie release. The music has always been there...you just have to look and broaden your horizons.
That song gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes with it's beauty and their combined talent. Two beautiful artists who complimented each other perfectly. RIP Freddie and Montsy. You brought brilliance into the world. As always your reaction was genuine and heartfelt.
One day, in Barcelona, in a fine restaurant, a waiter looked up and saw the legend that is Freddie Mercury. Managing to sustain his poise, he turned to see the legend (in Spain) that is Montserrat Caballe.
He fainted.
Supposedly a true story.
That's a great story -- but did he faint b/c of Freddie or Montserrat? or the just the idea of them together? :)
@@GinMae good question. I believe, being Basque himself, it was seeing Montserrat that caused the faint. Montserrat was already a legend in Spain. Whether he would still have fainted had he not already been startled to see Freddie first we shall never know!
I'd do the same! Can you imagine the energy in that room?
That sounds like a true story. I know I would if I were in his shoes.
Watching this reaction again...because I love that you love it as much as I do. ♥️
That was brilliant! Gave me chills! So beautiful!
Good to see you back reacting, Freddie and Monsterrat did a whole album together. Freddie saw her performance one day and wanted to collaborate with her as he loved her voice so he wrote the songs that they sang and sent them to her and she agreed to duet with him !
Absolutely brilliant 💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍
What a wonderful, creative, talented and amazing was this beautiful partnership. They have broken boundaries that never has done before. I admire Freddie talent and courage... I love Monserrat’s spirit because she was so brave too.... against all the warnings from the opera world (Pavarotti called her and say not to do this madness). The gift of Barcelona album is beyond frontiers, is amazing, is a masterpiece which open us a window to the music you will never will have otherwise. This music cross between opera and rock world. Only Freddie could do something like that!!!
Loved your reaction. Freddie heard her sing and believed she was the best singer in the world. He asked to meet with her, and she happily accepted. He was so nervous, but just look how awesome they were. He could do anything. Saw her do an interview about Freddie, how they met, how she loved him, how other singers wanted to duet with her, but she said only Freddie ❤️
2 beautiful voices gone! They’re both singing in the heavens now!
NOLO I want to see more reactions from you. You are so into the artist and appreciate the talents of not only Freddie Mercury but from the best Opera singer in our life time Monserrat Caballe'. Keep up the good work!
thank you so much man! more Queen reactions will definitely be coming.
Cabaye is how you say her name. He loved her and she loved him. It was written for the olympics but it was the story of their 1st meeting. They did a whole album together
It's pronounced Mont sir AHT Ca ba YAY. I'm so impressed that someone your age gets so much enjoyment for this kind of music. I just love it!
Me to . . . .
R.I.P. Montsy & Freddie
Both were God's gift to humanity.
They adored and loved each other she visited Freddie when he was so very ill now both have their wings can you imagine heavenly angels singing with these two 💖
GOOSE BUMPS EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.
Thank you that seated your soul with joy. One of my favourite tunes too. Thank you for showing your vulnerability.
You're right my friend...... this is beautiful.
Brings tears to my eyes (and would have done to those both of Mercury and of Caballe - both of whom I met, for I am of that generation) to witness the open-mindedness and respect which you brought to bear on this. In my time, there was sniggering: that rock and opera could have shared a stage, that a young, gay man of colour could have formed so affectionate a bond with (as she described herself) 'an old, big' white woman, even though each was a superstar in their field. You never question it, and maybe this landmark performance went a long way, three decades on, in banishing so much prejudice in so many fields. That is why it is so moving. Thank you.
a beautiful song for a beautiful city
Pure passion and Power
You have great taste! ♥️ This song is beautiful, and their musical chemistry is undeniable.
thank you😁 this song was definitely beautiful
GOOSEBUMPS!
Freddie and Monsterrat singing together is the greatest combo since Reese's merged chocolate and peanut butter together to form the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup! Sadly, Freddie passed away before the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.......it would have been incredible to watch these two singing Barcelona at the opening ceremonies.
Bostonwhofan...sorry i can't agree with you....best combo since crisp & marmite sandwiches...😁😁😁
IMHO from New Hampshire best combo Freddie and Montserrat, second best combo Reese's chocolate and peanut butter.
Freddie&Monseterrat so good,BUT Freddie&David Bowie singing 'Under Pressure' is the best collaboration ever x
I personally prefer the Freddie/Montserrat combination, but that is why there are so many wonderful Queen/Freddie songs, we each can choose our own favorites.
Diane Fowler I completely agree with you as we all have our favourites.Freddie is amazing no matter who he duets with
Monserrat Caballé of the best voices of all time in music😍
Freddie liked his op;era, such a good video
Thanks for reviewing. I always look forward to Queen and Freddie reactions.
no problem, thanks for watching!
Perfection....and Freddie wrote it...
María de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folch, April 12, 1933, Barcelona, Spanish Republic. Unfortunately she passed in 2018.
The story goes that he heard her sing and was totally captivated. They became close friends. A beautiful song such beautifully.
thank you Freddie for such a gift...gives me pins and needles
Monserrat Caballe was a Spanish opera singer
You called it! Perfectly! 👍🏻💗
Freddie was a big fan of opera and ballet. He wrote this song and took it to Monsterrat and sang her the entire song, including her part. She was so impressed she agreed immediately to perform with him. The live version is just as spectacular.
Very emotional Amigo¡¡¡¡ Gracias. 🥂
Their voices really complemented each other.💛🌈🎵⭐
yes indeed
Makes you love Opera. She was born in Barcelona. They played this at the olympics in Barcelona. Freddie had already died by then..
You should check out exercises in free love by Freddie. He sent her a recording of himself so that she could see what he was capable of vocally. She immediately wanted to record it & surprised him with her rendition at the royal opera house. Freddie couldn’t believe it as he sat in the audience.
Talent
Montserrat Caballé "La Superba" was, to my mind, the best soprano ever. She was Spanish.
It was the most beautiful duet ever glad you loved it
Welcome back! 😁 This song was another hit for Freddie and was featured at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
thank you Lara, never would've known.. i didn't think the song was that big
@@NOLOos it was a big deal in the opera world...they were both really nervous about it. The operatic world can be very snobbish...Freddie said in an interview that musicaly it was the thing he was most proud of. Fearless freddie😊💟💔
The music was not performed at the olimpic games cause Mercury was already dead at that time
@@joaorosado7106 Ummmmm wrong.......was still performed at the opening ceremony at the Barcelona Olympic Games.
From Google........
It was written to be the theme song of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, but was replaced due to Freddie's death. It was however performed live at the opening by Montserrat, with Freddie's voice recordings and it was used as the title music to the BBC's coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympics.
@@JanW666 this song was not written specifically for the Olympic games. although it was chosen as the theme of the games. yes, he was present at the opening but without Freddy.
Great song great reaction👌
You do not have to skip! If you pause at a good part and go back and comment and repeat it, they will not knock you off because of copyright! Please do this, especially on Queen. Caballe is cah-bye-ye. Thanks.
She was one of the greatest opera sopranos of all times. She is Catalan from Barcelona. Andrés Freddy admired her so much that he wanted to sing with her. This song was specially composed for the 1992 Olympic Games that took place un Barcelona. Nice vídeo, isn't It?
great video, freddie never fails to amaze me but she happened to suprise me with her voice..
Freddie È UNICO E INDIMENTICABILE. Sapere che nn c è più è una cosa tristissima....
It’s great that you love and share this fine video of Freddie and Montserrat. Opera really is for everyone!
Please react to Freddie Mercury and Montserrat "How Can I Go On?"
That is one of my favorites
This lady is a great opera soprano. She is especially known for hitting those light high notes that "float in the air.: It is much easier to sing them at full volume. She had a special skill and talent.
Mont-sir-at cab-aye yay (stress the "yay" and you'll be able to go to Barcelona and have a great visit). This video opens doors closed to many many people, and for that I'm grateful to your great work!! Thank you. You are an educator when you're a UA-camr, so teach us well!!!
thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it !
Its so beautiful. I love how he OWNs his songs!
This selection was recorded for the Olympic Games scheduled that year in Barcelona, Spain ... also the home of Monsterrat Caballe. The orchestra was conducted and the music arranged by Brian May ... lead guitarist for Queen.
@Gary Packwood. The music was written by Mike Moran; lyrics by Freddie Mercury Brian May had nothing to do with this project of Freddie, Montserrat and Mike Moran who also had the light sabre baton.
Just beautiful.
absolutely
Freddy looked so handsome miss him dearly
This is proof that Freddie is able to sing and create in all styles of music and he is a genius of music, like Mozart, Beethoven of our time, etc. He created these songs. He is the LEGEND of our time.
Total shivers!
You know your Fredie,,thank you..White Queen a favorite😀
I think this was the opening ceremonies for the Barcelona Olympics.👑
Glad someone did a review on this song. Always loved it. Was written for the Barcelona Olympics held in 1992. Recorded for one of his albums in the late 1980’s, prior to his death in 1991. Great song.
You have to listen to the song " How can i go on",also interpreted by them.
For more about the variety in Freddie's styles, see You Take My Breath Away, live in 1976 at Hyde Park, and My Melancholy Blues, which also shows off Freddie's piano skills, live performance, don't know the date.
Freddie thought her voice was one of the most pure and beautiful voices he'd overheard and he wanted to sing with her badly but didn't think the Opera community would accept him so he wrote a song that basically is their story. A part where he could sing the way he normally does and the her part Opera. He didn't think Opera would accept him and she didn't think Rock what accept her. They sound beautiful together. Would you please react to how do I go on it's another one done by both of them
A beautiful song only a genuis could compose!! Beautifully sang by both. A pity Freddie was not able to sing it live at the Barcelona 92 olympics.
Unique talent.
A lot of people don't give any form of opera a chance. Glad you appreciated the talent in this. Freddie & Montserrat (or Montsy, as he called her) became such good friends he even confided in her about his illness. After his death, she attended the unveiling of his statue in Montreaux (where Queen did much of their recording), along with his parents, manager, Brian etc. & was moved to tears. Here's a short 3min clip of the event (& the beautiful statue):
ua-cam.com/video/0v6epCdzyi4/v-deo.html
For a real change of pace I'd love to see you react to "Dragon Attack", both the studio version Official Video and the live Montreal '81 video. Live shows Roger doing a great drum intro & Freddie not only interacting with the crowd but with each band member. Also shows the feel of one of their indoor concerts as opposed to the big stadium events. And the studio version lets you hear all the crisp clear little bits you don't hear live. Both are great & you'd love the groove, every bit as funky as "Another One Bites the Dust".
This song was for 1992 olimpic games in Barcelona spain..
I just love to see your reaction....hard to imagine that he knew he was sick already....such magnificent voice...they became according to her very good friends...so much that he told her he had Aids...React to No one but you(only the good die young) a tribute from the band to Freedie....it is beautiful..
I'm not an opera fan but I loved their voices together and Freddie's unique spin on opera...#GOAT
so glad you enjoyed it ... for me it it is a truly beautiful song .....
She is from Spain and the most prominent opera singers in Europe.
Gay rock icon, Spanish opera diva, senior Canadian woman, young black man, probably with different ideas on many things & all agree this is awesome. Music can unite us all.🎼❤️
He said she has a nice voice lol. Sweet ❤️
JMPastry11 LuLu I think that is a bit of an understatement!
Thank you so much! Made my day.
no problem, i'm glad your day was made.. thank you for watching😁
Love your reaction. I can tell you love music.
Beautiful
The history of these recordings in very interesting, and there were two different, but similar, albums made, in 1987 & 2012. The entire original album was recorded in studio, with just piano, synthesizers , a violin, a cello, a horn on Barcelona, some backing vocals on The Golden Boy, & John Deacon played bass on How Can I Go On. Then in 2012, it was remastered with the full orchestra & no synth. Rufus Tiger Taylor, Roger Taylor's son, played drums to replace the drum machine on Guide Me Home/How Can I Go On, & a real koto player was imported from Japan for La Japonaise. So the original album sounds a bit spare compared to the richness of the later one. Also Exercises In Free Love was included in the second album, but not the first one. It's great to hear real oboe, bassoon, harp, & heavenly strings! Have you heard "Ensueno" & "Exercises in Free Love" from these sessions? They are essentially the same melody, but on Ensueno, Montserrat added Spanish lyrics to Freddie's falsetto vocalizations. I have both albums, & play the second one at bedtime to quiet the monkey mind that would keep me awake.
Freddie died in 1991, Montsie much more recently. Can you possibly imagine the two of them singing in heaven with the rest of the angels>
Freddie was living his dream and she was enamored with him. Great reaction.
He heard her at an opera, said she had the greatest voice he had ever heard, wrote this and she agreed to sing it with him....legendary. Two years latter olympics were held in Barcelona and they used this as the theme music.
Me encanto ver tu reaccion..ante el mas grande de los grandes nuestro Freddi..👍👏
Such a beautiful experience seeing and hearing your reaction. It's one of my absolutely cherished videos. Great job.
thank you! 🖤
That was just lockdown genius
Loved your reaction Bit late to the party 🎈
But sooo pleased you enjoyed that babes xxx 😘
thank you so much 🖤
Ca ba Yea’. Is how her last name is pronounced. She is a great opera singer from Barcelona, Spain. She died in 2018.
Oh yeah that’s truly beautiful ♥️
great reaction btw😊
You should definitely check out the songs „La Japonaise“ and „The golden Boy“. They are also from their album. Also truly beautiful 🙌🏻
thank you😁 i'll get to those in the future
Glad that you enjoyed this so much, not everyone listens and appreciates so well. I think Freddie did a great deal for opera by getting people who otherwise would never have listened. You and others of your younger generations are helping this idea along further by being willing to really listen, and then to post your own reactions for others. This lady does have an exquisite voice. Her specialty was to sing the very high notes lightly so they would "float in the air" rather than belting them out. Her way took much more control of her voice. You certainly observed and enjoyed. Great job.
NOLO..! 100% Correct..
Imagine someone of her calibre being a huge Freddie and Queen fan, He gave her the freedom to be more emotional in her Opera singing rather than sticking to the absolute rules of classical Opera and she was loved even more for it, Her friendship with Freddie enriched her already awesome talent and she enriched his too, They both loved passionately what they did and wanted nothing more than to be the best they could possibly be, Sadly both are no longer with us but they both left one hell of a legacy to us to enjoy forever.
The man directing with the light saber is Brian May, the fabulous lead guitarist with Queen.
No it's not. It is Mike Moran, the pianist and co-writer with Freddie Mercury.
Por ti sere gaviota de tu bello mar!
Very nice reaction! You should also react to Queen - Stone Cold Crazy, live at the Rainbow Theatre. It is one of the first thrash metal songs ever created, Queen was often ahead of times. Or since you enjoy interesting music videos, watch I Want to Break Free.
If you remember Bohemian Rhapsody, there was a section on opera.
Amazing!wonderfull!!