MUSICIAN REACTS to Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
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Today I am reacting to "Barcelona" by Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé. What a beautiful song it is!
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Freddie said: I love music, and she is music...
To think that they are singing together in heaven now.
Goosebumps and tears everytime I hear this. Her control on the highest notes is absolutely stunning!
I would give anything to hear this song for the first time again
they opened the Barcelona olympics with this song and its so beautiful, it affects me emotionally. ty for playing it
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Only Freddie........Could write and Perform hundreds of incredible top of the charts hits , with the greatest , Most unique rock band of all time...and then just as comfortably get up on stage with one of the greatest opera divas of the day...and absolutely stun the hell out of the world with a remarkable performance..Rest in Peace great Freddie...there will never likely be another like you !
Heaven must be a joyous place with these two singing with the angels. Thank you.🙏❤️🙏
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You can tell by watching her Monsty had complete and utter control of her voice. She didn't strain, she didn't need a deep breath and Freddie, well Freddie had that legendary 4 octave range on full display.
two masters of their craft and it is just amazing to hear.
To all the rock star out there who can dare to sing like this no one yes!! Coz only freddie have that kind of fitch range of vibrato a true legend
In the 1st verse Freddie actually wrote how he felt the first time he saw Montserrat performing in the Royal Opera House 😁.
This always makes me cry.
Him: I dont know if I’ve listened to it before.
Me: you haven’t. No one forgets this masterpiece...
I believe Freddie wanted to sing with Montserrat He wrote Barcelona as the theme song for the Barcelona Olympics. He died before being able to perform it at the games. They played a recording instead. His dream came true, being able to sing with Montsy. They became very close friends. "Incredible album"
Freddie heard montserrat and fell in love with her voice . He wanted to sing with her.
The whole Barcelona album is masterpiece . Freddie and Montsy were great artists, they loved and respected each other. I think this album is Freddie ´s finest work. Try How Can I Go On or Ensueňo, or something else, every song from this album is beautiful and unique
I will definitely check it out 😊👍
Montserrat Caballe' inspired Freddie Mercury to write the song Bohemian Rhapsody.
Freddie Mercury was approached by the IOC (international Olympic Committee) to write a song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
Anyone who has watched the movie Bohemian Rhapsody will know that Freddie always had a passion for Opera music. Monserrat Caballe was one of his favourites and he was actually quite nervous about performing with her.
But I think that we can all agree that he managed to deliver one of his most iconic songs and performances that just serve as a reminder to what a great music legend he actually is.
Sorry to have to correct you here, but in fact this immortal and triumphant Duet, was composed by Freddie and his Musical Maestro Mike Moran as a tribute to his new but already dear friend Montserrat Caballe, in 1987, long before the ultimately successful bid for the 1992 Summer Olympics was even thought of.. The approach by the Barcelona Olympic bid committee, only came some months later. Both artists enthusiastically agreed to allow their duet to be used. During the Opening Ceremony of the games in 1992 a recording of the Anthem was played, Freddie having sadly died 7 months previously. The Duet became the cities official anthem for the Games...
He sought out an audience with her....that’s how they came together
Freddie was always able to sing everything from his heart. It was his legend and immortality. Many thanks for that reaction!
Freddie and Mike Moran (the conductor here) wrote Barcelona. The three of them (Montserrat also) achieved their goal, brought us a spectacular collaboration - fusion of their genres. Tears of joy watching/listening to you and them.
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You pronounced it perfectly. This song is a master piece. Gives me chills everytime I listen to it.
Thank you!
Perfect musical accompaniment to two wonderful singers.
They had great love and respect for each other and it shows.
Freddie always loved opera and when Monserrat was approached to colab on this she was at first unsure. She was thee great soprano of the world when this was recorded. She met with Fred and by the end of the meeting, she was sold. The result is stunning. Opera fans and rock fans alike are touched by it. The icing on the cake was that it was used as the them to the Barcelona Olympics!
I loved your reaction video to it. Your emotions played across your face the whole time! Fantastic!!
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Freddie is still very much missed, xx
We will meet again someday....and they did😢, freddy and monserrat were the most perfect duo in the history if music
Freddie said that Montsy had the most beautiful voice he had ever heard and that he was honored that a super star like her agree to meet a simple man like him. This was like a dream come true for Freddie.
In contrast, Montsy said "Who wants to hear a fat old woman sing rock?"
@@alanfoster6589 Hahaha, it's true. I have seen many interviews with her, the last one just before she died.
Freddie wanted to do this for a long time... They had such deep appreciation for each other that the emotional charge is very real!!!
Two beautiful souls, with amazing individual vocal talents! 💕 loved it! They both are “out of this world!”
Thank you, for a great reaction. :)
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I had the privilege to see this live I was 18 years old an it was so amazing beautiful duet I will always treasure this night forever
Breathtaking duo😁🎸🤟👏😇
The song was written by Freddy just to showcase Monserrats' voice along with his! I think it is just wonderful and whenever I need a lift in my day, I listen to this. Glad you were finally able to hear and appreciate it!!!
It's such a great record! ☺️🙏
Very respectful reaction....much appreciated...
Thanks Joseph!
There's nowhere to go from here musically. It's perfection.
Such a perfect fit. You're right! They had an amazing friendship too... Loved each other very much 😍
Freddie and Montserrat became close friends during the process of the entire album called "Barcelona." Barcelona is her home town. The back story on how the rock and roll god and the opera diva met, how this song came to be, and how they decided to do an entire album of songs is wonderful. You can see the mutual affection between them in this video. Freddie wrote Barcelona for her. Most people who react to it are speechless, by the way.
Thanks for your comment!
Freddie Mercury was indeed a legend. A rock GOD! Hes my favorite ever!!!!!! Queen #1
As a singer and lover of bothe Opera and Rock. Seeing this makes me cry thinking that if Freddie lived what kind of future could Opera have had. I truly believe he would have gotten around to writing a complete one. I miss them both.
Only opera ? Freddie would have changed the musical industry .
Not only opera, freddie could sing everything
He did write a complete opera - Barcelona was the title song.
He wrote it for her, her home town was Barcelona, home of the 1992 Olympics. Sadly, he died in 1991, so of course he didn’t make it to the games in 1992, but she was there for both of them.
How Can I Go On by them is great also.
Freddie didn't write this for the Barcelona Olympics. He wrote it because Montserrat (Montsy) asked him to write a song for her about her home. As confirmed by Jim "Miami" Beach - who was there. It was used for the Olympics subsequently.
The never knowingly understated Freddy Mercury.
Heavenly voices singing such different genres so beautifully. Check out The Golden Boy from this album and Freddie’s In My Defense written by the masterful Dave Clark. Freddie’s voice in this song makes me shudder and weep with awe each time. ❤
It's amazing, the whole album 'Barcelona' which they did together is really....
Freddie wrote Barcelona for Montsy about her hometown. They were supposed to sing it together at the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992 but sadly Freddie passed away in 1991. “The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away”. Freddie loved Montserrat & said she was the music!! She was one of the few in Freddie’s circle that knew about his illness! You’ve got to do THE GOLDEN BOY from the album! 😍
Thanks for the information. I will check it out 👍😊
“The moment that you stepped into the room…” reference to when he saw her for the first time at the opera! Pure love
@@andreascar258 Glorious love!! 😁💛
I wonder if Freddie ever realized what a beautiful operatic voice he had. You left us too soon, Freddie.
@@joelimerick3360 Freddie had a voice that was very unique. He had untouched potentials
Freddie and Montserrat sing this song so beautiful 🎶 amazing 👍 song bosalona when theses artists sing this song 🎶it's pure class loved It John ❤️ 👍 thank u so much beautiful 🎶 🎶 godbless u from England 🏴 ♥️ 🎶👍👍🎶♥️🙏
Thanks Barb 😊❤️🙏
When Montserrat was asked about doing another cross over opera-rock project, the subject made her fiercely defend with such tenderness the special relationship she shared with Freddie. She could not seem to imagine such a scenario. How telling is that?
Freddie was the FIRST Rock artist to merge with an Opera artist! He created an albums worth of songs (Montsy loved working with Freddie). There were 2 songs he did not write lyrics for (only music) which were The Golden Boy and Fallen Priest. Freddie asked Tum Rice to write lyrics because Freddie was “all lyriced out” as he said. Please react to EXERCISES IN FREE LOVE. It is Freddie singing Montsy’s part so she can learn the melody. It will Astound you!!! Promise!! (That demo tape became the song ENSUEÑO, which they sang beautifully together). Thank you for your reaction! 😊😊😊
Thanks for your interesting comment! I will check it out 😊🙏 Have a great day.
Every time I see this, I get so emotional! So beautiful!
UNA BELLEZA GRACIAS FREDY Y MONSERRAT
Land of 1000 dances VOCALS 🔥
Thank you for this reaction. Like you, I found that the sections where they sang together in parallel harmony totally stunning. They became very close friends as well as artistic collaborators, btw.
Thank you very much! 😊
Barcelona is an out of this world album, a true masterpiece. If this song appeals to you, go and check the album. I believe you won't retreat it.
And Freddie Mercury & Monserrat Caballé (Montsy as he liked to call her), the combination of their voices is a match made in heaven. Truly.
From this same album, another more than amazing song is the Golden Boy...the melody, the performances, the lyrics, outstanding!!!
I will check it out. Thank you very much 😊👍
I love Montserrat's voice, but I can't take my eyes off Freddie. He overshadows eveything.
Se nota que usted es un gran admirador de Freddy por los gestos inconscientes que hace. Le comprendo perfectamente. Grande MUY grande este señor. Verlos juntos es un honor y al mismo tiempo una inmensa tristeza.
Por siempre ❤️❤️❤️
What other Rock Legend would ever dare to do this!! NONE!! Only Freddie could pull this off with the greatest opera singer of all time. They were perfect together, just like the band QUEEN 👍
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Nebeská skladba 🤩🤩❤❤❤
Very Emotional! The tears just keep flowing.
Hay que difundir más a Barcelona está obra de arte de Freddie Mercury y Monserrat caballe... Todas las canciones son bellas
You said it all, WOW!
You should to try Freddie Mercury -exercises in free love
You are a pleasure to watch an ur love for Freddie an Queen is awsome I am gonna check out ur Music 🎼🎶🎶 Peace DARLING 💞
Thanks so much ❤️✨🙏
Watch his interview discussing how these two GREAT singers came together. It's an interview with Freddie. They recorded an entire album of songs together. Thanks for the Reaction
Called the Jukebox Interview...or Freddie mercury last interview.
I'll check it out. Thank you!!
Que maravilla Freddy lograba lo que quería 💪 te queremos Freddie Mercury 💪♥️ grande Montserrat 😢😘
The same with some Gospel, „The Golden Boy“. For me it‘s one of the best songs with Freddie and Montserrat.🥳
Agreed!
My favorite too!
I'll check it out 😊
This is just so amazing it gives you chills it’s so beautiful they did make an album together great reaction love from Denise in Yorkshire England 👏👏👏💕👍👋XX
Thank you very much Denise! Have a great day and stay safe 😊👋 John from Munich.
They have also a live performens of this song on Barcelona 1992 ..that is epic 🇷🇴🥰
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I listened a tape recording of them sitting up all night at the piano. Absolutely wonderful. You should try and find it. The tones each of them had. Talent.
Now you will have to check all the other pieces they recorded together! You can see the love and respect they had for one another as they sing. As well as Barcelona, "The Golden Boy", "Guide Me Home", "How Can I Go On", "La Japonaise" are my favourites but maybe not all of them have videos. Ensueno is amazing!
I will check them out! 😊👍
Aree 100% with your reaction... The 1988 performace of the same piece by them at the "La Nit" Centro de Cultura in Barcelona, is even more amazing. Truly spectacular setting and effects, yet complements completely and in no way overshadows this monumental , immortal anthem, by two musical giants from totally different worlds. True symbiosity from acclaimed performers each resepcting and admiring the others' talents perfectly complementing, not competeing with each other. Theirs was a true and lasting deep friendship.
The piece was of course selected to be the centerpiece of the city of Barcelona's successful bid to host the 1992 Summer Olympics. Many still feel that the opening ceremony was the best ever.. It was hoped that the duo might perform it at the ceremooy but the fates decreed otherwise. Montserrat Caballe never performed the duet again, preferring to keep it as lasting tribute to her cherished friend and collaborator. She sadly passed away in 2018..
Thanks for your comment Peter!
Loved your reaction. Thank you for Barcelona!
Thank you Sally!
Gràcies John, per comentar aquesta cançó, m'emociono al sentir-la. Sóc de Barcelona i vaig viure aquells moments. Triste ment Fredy ens va deixar abans que pogués assistir a JJOO d 1992. Grandiosa interpretación de Fredy i Montserrat.
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Wow ❤️ Thank you very much for your kind words. They really mean a lot to me. Have a wonderful day!
I'm new to the channel and have just watched maybe a dozen of your Queen reactions. THIS was the one that tipped me over the edge. I'm in floods of tears. I think it was their hand holding at the end that did it.
They were "friends until the end" and now are probably together at a big party up there.
I still have this on vinyl 45.
That's amazing!!
I only recently discovered the Caballe connection. I think there only 3 videos from the album. BARCELONA, THE GOLDEN BOY, and HOW CAN I GO ON. Do all three. No disappointment there 😉. There was a vocal he shared with her before this. Blew me away. Exercises in Free Love. Do them all.
I will check them out 😊👍
@@johngibsonmusic I’m still discovering. On the same album was a song called Ensueno. (Spanish for dream or reverie). This was the duet version of Exercises in Free Love. (Which is what it was meant to be)
Different Level !
Great reaction. Loved your facial reactions as well.
Thanks Mary!
Escucharlos se me pone un nudo en la garganta❤️
I am stunned every time I hear this song. It is actually physically thrilling. Thank you for this reaction, when I saw that you were reacting to it I just knew you would really appreciate every aspect of this song.
Thank you very much ☺️🙏
Freddie’s movement is more demonstrative as well....she moved with subtly and grace....
You're smiling! I just love your reviews! Hope life is treating you well! Isnt this song just the best?! I will always love Queen!👑❤
Wonderful reaction from you. Thank you so much for letting the whole performance run without lots of interruptions.❤
Hello, I have just come across you and watching your stunned reaction to one of my favourite songs has gladdened my soul. Thank you. I look forward to watching more of your reactions. Queen: Kind of Magic is a personal favourite...I won't make any further suggestions at this point. Just thank you 💐💐
Thank you very much for your kind words. I will check it out ☺️👍
You're gonna want to see The Golden Boy with her. Also see Freddie's. Exercises in free love
I'll check it out 😊
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Hi dude!!.. you have Sistine chapel and The kiss are renaissance art peices of the world!!
You have Freddie and Caballe..who are truly renaissance in there own right!!
Liked your reaction!!
Thank you Mario!!
This performance just displays Freddie’s amazing vocal range and versatility ❤😊 Great reaction.
Thank you!!
John did you know this performance was mimed?
The AIDS was starting to show itself and Freddie didn't know if he'd be strong enough to do the theatricals and sing at the same time.
Just before this performance it was decided he would just do the theatricals, and put all of his energy into that, it really worked well as you can see and the audience hadn't a clue that they were not singing.
His final wish was to sing with Montserrat and it was granted, they really had a wonderful relationship and each admired the other, Freddie told Montserrat that he was dying and what from, it didn't bother her one bit.
2 wonderful human beings ❤
❤️🙏 thanks for your comment Jenny
The 🎻so beautiful!!!!!❤
If you really want to hear opera
With Freddie listen to EXERCISES IN FREE LOVE PLEASE!❤
I'll check it out!
You should listen to The Golden Boy with Freddie and Montserrat.
Jaw Dropping .
The whole album is wonderful and I don't even like Opera, "How can can I go on", "The Golden boy" are stand outs but any song is a must.
This is so amasion omg goosbombs from top to thoo. Thank you for the react. I sudjest for you How can I go on from same album, for me thats even more fantastic......if that possible 👑
I will check it out!
Golden Boy next
I think she is controlling her power and talking down her vibrato. It matches beautifully.
Fabulous
React to who wants to live forever original video amazing remember turn up the volume ty for your time
On the Wishbus
Her last name was pronounced: Cah-bah-yay.😊
Freddie wrote this