@@Ali.Shlaibeq she gave a concert but was kind of sick :-( after 10 mins there was a aprupt break. 20 mins later she went on stage again and ... you could see, that she was not in mood. three songs later the show was over. it was too much for her :-( as my stepdad was a kind of janitor / housekeeper or whatever the word is, they gave me the "golden book" to let her sign. so i went upstairs in the townhall and went in her room. she signed the book and a poster for me ... i've met a lot of stars, but this three minutes with her were just incredible!!! as i said - a met a lot of stars, but she was outstanding!!! ♥
She will be sorely missed. A beautiful singer. If you find it, there's a clip of her singing Tanti Affetti (in the 80s ) which shows her humor as well. A true legend.
He was all about bridging gaps...socially, sexually, artistically, musically. He reached EVERYONE! He could bring different worlds together. OH, HOW WE NEED THAT NOW!!!!!!!
My sister sent me a couple of images... of several current "divas" - admit I'm old and didn't know them all - but each had the title "I'm the Queen" -- Beyonce was one.. and then they had Queen Elizabeth with the caption "hahahahah.. bitches" -- and THEN - there was an image of Freddie - with the caption: "Ladies, PLEASE" -- :)
I always found it funny how the gay community keep using these women with no talent as their queen yet this man, this gay man, who has been accepted by even the hardest straight man is ignored by them
That whole part "the moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away" oh my God you can see him just singing it from inside of him and giving it everything it needed to punctuate and make you feel what he was saying
Montserrat was one of Freddie's biggest idols. They became close friends who adored each other, right up until his death. Once every century? Not even that often. To have lived on this planet at the same time as Freddie Mercury and David Bowie fills me with pride!
I'm so touched by your reaction, L. Freddie & Montserrat (or Montsy, as he called her) adored each other & were in awe of each other's talent. She was amazed how he, being a natural baritone, could glide effortlessly between that and his tenor voice..and also his composing ability. They quickly became close & he even confided in her about his illness. She attended the unveiling of his statue in Montreaux, Switzerland with his family, and was moved to tears. I'm posting this 3 min. video of the event for anyone who'd like to see it. It also shows Brian explaining why the statue is there. L, being as you enjoyed their work together I hope you watch this..every Queen fan should see it.. ruclips.net/video/RxwcVx8NCKI/видео.html Montserrat passed away in October. I hope they're making beautiful music together on the other side.
Thank you Deborah, I have not seen this clip before and of course I have tears in my eyes, again. The song, A Winters Tale just says it all, and this is the perfect setting for his beautiful statue. I love that they captured Freddie's energy and movement so well, the statue has become iconic in itself, thanks again 😥😁😉💖🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@@obsidianred9833 So glad you enjoyed it! I noticed the same things, how even the jacket looks stopped in mid-motion as he reaches up. That statue was well thought out & well executed. I've watched the video 3 of 4 times and I always get misty. I guess we're both soft-hearted & emotional when it comes to Freddie & Queen. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Plus, we're in good company with a few million other people.💙
Deborah Cornell - I also wish to thank you for the video. I had never seen it either. It was so touching to see Freddie's mother, father and Montserrat consoling each other. Brian seemed close to tears when he said the view of the lake from his home was his favorite and now he can look out on it forever. So sad that London did not allow a statue. The inscription on the statue sums his life up so succinctly....Lover of Life, Singer of Songs. Thanks again.
Freddie once said about Montserrat, “I love music and she is the music.” 🥰🥰🥰 Her name is pronounced “Mont-ser-raht” “Cah-bah-yay.” And, thank you for enhancing the sound! That was awesome!
He wrote this, possibly with her help. They became friends, he told her that he probably had only 2 years to live. They wrote and sung an album of songs. He was such a talent. A beautiful person.
Yes, Freddie was/is the greatest. He wrote Barcelona with Monserrat Caballe in mind and when he played it for her for the first time he even sang her part so she could hear it. An unbelievable talent.
This is a beautiful story of friendship, respect, creativity and the most finest and astonished music !!! Freddie and Montsy dared to go beyond the boundaries and achieve an incredible music and an incredible historical milestone in music 🎼 🎵 🎶. It was also the time when Freddie knew about his illness ... and he told Monserrat about it. Monserrat said, later in an interview: "While he was singing I noticed that his eyes were shiny with tears. I give him my hand. He clasped it and kissed it. It was clear he was suddenly aware of his own fate. They were tears of farewell. It was his goodbye , at least to the stage ". Montserrat Caballé
You know someone recently described Freddie perfectly, for those that grew up on his songs, and even those that are just now starting down his path. I've always said he had a divine presence, you just were in awe watching him, and then someone said, "After Freddie's death, he left us craving his love and his music" And it was the word "love" that popped out for me, they hit the nail on the head, he radiated love through his songs, no matter what genre he was singing, he just oozed love out to his fans. I think even if Freddie didn't get paid, he would still sing for an audience with the same amount of love and passion, that I think (along with his incredible voice) made him stand out from the others and to this day, still does. We crave Freddie....lol
if you look here on YT, under almost every queen/freddie videos one of the most liked comment is usually "how can i miss someone so much i didn't know?" :'(
@@kizunadragon9 they say he had his moon at 26-27 degrees sagittarius which they say is the center of the universe. means he was channeling information from the future/past of all humanity. hm
well said Kellee...great observation. The talent and the passion he infused into every song he made..leaves a great void in us musically today. Because in the world of fast canned sound, and mediocre flash in the pan stardom, this type of True talent and uniqueness simply doesn't exist . When we hear it thru his recordings and videos it fills a small gap in our musical beings that craves greatness , and un-autotuned reality
When you remember that around this time poor Freddie was starting to realize something was VERY wrong with his body it’s incredible. He was feeling pretty ill around this period and still drove these notes into the sky. It’s amazing
He surely loved his triumphant poses and was so good at them. I simply feel better about life hearing his voice, feeling his confidence, and seeing his fist raised high in the air. I think the thing is that it was about glory for all, not just him. There's a lot of love in that raised fist.
I think besides being a useful prop, Freddie’s mic stand gave him something to do with his hands. Without it his arms are flying all over the place- which is adorable and endearing anyway, but I think he was aware of it. Even in the “making of” video of the “These are the Days of Our Lives” video, Freddie criticized his performance by saying “I did too many movements.” He tends to, without that mic stand to occupy his hands. But it’s cute, and I love him no matter what!
In an interview Freddie said he was worried that he might go stomping across the stage like he usually does when he feels the music but his friend told him not to worry and just tone it down a bit lol. You can see Freddie in one part where he nearly goes forward taking Monsterrat with him but he stops himself. So singing and thinking about what his body is doing as well makes this so perfect.
I read from another comment elsewhere that Freddie was worried his stage personality would overshadow her. And a friend told him that, hey, she's an operatic soprano, a Prima Donna (I think she was called La Magnifica); and most likely _he_ would have to step it up a bit! :-D :-)
This is my favorite Freddie Mercury song. He demonstrated the full range of his talent. I love all Queen songs but Freddie shines in this performance. It gives me chills!
As the information about the lyrics didn't seem to be there, I'll tell you: this song describes the first time Freddie met Montserrat. They adored each other :) Great reaction, Lamar, thank you!!
YOU DID IT.....😚😚😚 thank you so much. Couple of things...Freddie wrote this for the Barcelona olympics...he sang her parts to her before she agreed...he died before the olympics so it wasnt used. He was very sick at this point but said it was something he was really proud of .they became very close friends. I remember how she so cried at the unveiling of his statue. Glad you enjoyed it.😊😊😊
His talent will never be seen again, his love of all music reflected in this song, he knew he was dying when this was made, it was and always will be an iconic recording of two such amazing talents.
Wow! I freakin LOVE ur reaction, man!! Really. I felt the same the first time I heard it n saw the video. Speechless. (N it takes a LOT to leave ME speechless. Lol)
I know you wish you had lived his journey with us long-time fans...I’m comforted in knowing that it spared you the heartbreak and utter disbelief of the day he passed. That was a day I’ll never get over. I cried until my jaw actually hurt. Everyone around me did the same (music fans). There’s nothing like feeling that vibrant life leave this world. I liken it to losing a color you’ve always loved. It was like losing a lifelong friend. I’m so thrilled that Queen and Freddie have been seemingly brought back to life hopefully to never be forgotten. I was born in 1971 so Queen had been there my whole life, and is here still. I love your honesty during your reactions. I truly appreciate your discovery of Queen. I think it’s cool that you’re enjoying the live performances! You’re seeing a band who did it all themselves. True talent and love for their craft.
I was also born in 71 and felt the utter disbelief and raw grief when he died 😭 it literally nearly broke my heart the double whammy of his announcement of having full blown Aids after years of gossip then for him to leave this world the very next day was so shocking. I have always said that freddie made my life colourful, fun and joyous and watching him and Queen being rediscovered by other generations has filled my heart with genuine love and joy
Kenna Smith Those 48 hours were excruciatingly painful. You’re absolutely right about the official announcement that he did in fact have AIDS. It was his private battle until the end. I get irritated with some critics who diss the movie because they wanted to see “the dirt”. They made a film that I believe Freddie would have been proud of and in loving memory of Fred. ❤️👑
Danelle Covey I was 10 when it happened, and I still remember the impact it had on my very musical family. I was innocent and naive but even I knew something very bad had happened
Quite a bit older than you, born in '60 - but lucky that enabled me to see my very first favorite band as a teenager - and extraordinarily lucky to have met them (briefly) at the age of 16 - long story, but everyone was awesome and kind to a couple of awkward young girls... most especially Freddie - who was my BF's crush (I was in love with Brian May) -- then over the next few years, I got to see them in concert two more times... the music world was forever changed by the talent and passion of all of these guys... :)
I love how it was just supposed to be one song, she asked him how many songs are usually on a rock and roll album. They ended up recording a full album because she loved his energy. I watched an interview with her and she was talking about how opera was a dying art until he sang with her and reintroduced it to the younger generations. She said that she would hear young people asking "who is that woman screaming beside Freddie?" 🤣
You are not alone, I remember hearing this for the first time 😲 Freddie saw her sing, at Covent Garden I think, and asked if he could meet her, they became really good friends, a kind of mutual adoration, I think that comes over in this too . Fantastic reaction, sometimes words are not enough or indeed needed 💖💖
I felt the same way. He combined the 2 genres and 2 worlds of rock and opera to perfection. Opera and Freddie's personality are both over the top and just... Wow!
This song is so freaking gorgeous! When I started my journey into Queen I would’ve never expected that Freddie could transition so amazingly from rock n roll to opera! And they sound beautiful together! Definitely deserves more attention! R.I.P to both Mercury and Caballé
This is why it hurt so many when he left this earth. For those of us who were here when he was we knew how great he was. More than Rock or Opera he lived his gift and shared it openly. I am enjoying reliving these moments with you and other reactors experiencing this now for the first time. Keep going with this journey. 👍👍👍
I am getting such a kick out of watching another generation discover Freddie. Your reaction was spot on and the way I’ve always felt when hearing him sing.
That is the MAGIC of Freddie Mercury and Queen. He thought she had one of the most beautiful voices in the world. Every member had their own solo thing from time to time but, Queen was more than the sum of their parts. Together they were their own genre. Amazing..
Oh! I am so happy you reacted to this song! Freddie & Montserrat collaborated on an entire album & developed a deep friendship & love that lasted until his death ( she died a couple months ago). The very next song you need to listen to is "The Golden Boy" - now we're at rock + opera + GOSPEL!! It would be helpful to familiarize yourself with the lyrics for the story, but watch the live performance for the absolute joy emanating from Montserrat!! She said performing opera is like fitting yourself seamlessly into a painting created by someone else - but Freddie opened a window into the world of creativity that she had not known before. btw I am seriously loving your channel! Wishing you & your family much holiday joy! And I just have to say I am still laughing out loud at the thought of Freddie showing up to an opera performance with his half-stand mike! :)
OKAY! Order in the classroom and I'll keep it clean and dry this time 😊 First off, "L" - sincerely L.O.V.E your reactions and new found awe for Queen and this absolute genious of a Man. When you left your seat I broke 😂 And you are right, it really *can't* be explained in words, one just have to experience it and let it hit you with all sorts of magnificent feels that it does! And if it doesn't, you are dead inside (like the 1 dislike person! 😝 ) I mean _come on_ even the goosebumps get goosebumps to Barcelona!! As many already have commented, "Montsy" recently passed away and the first thing that came to mind hearing the sad news, was a line from the lyrics; "And if God willing we will meet again someday". I would hope to think they now met again. Forever. ☁️🎶☁️
He wrote this song for her before even got to meet her. He fell in love with her when he was at an Opera with Peter Freestone, his Personal Assistant. He had never heard of her before and then she agreed to meet him and this eventuated. 💕
Few years ago Montserrat Caballe was in Russia. When she was asked about this cooperation with Freddie she said that she was amazed by his beautiful operatic singing. So she asked him why he is still "screaming" at the stage. Freddie Mercury answered that his fans wouldn't recognize him if he'll change the style. He used to bring ballet to the masses. And here also he wanted us to find out the harmony between rock and opera. At the end Montserrat said that he is in heaven now and soon she'll meet him. She died in a few months. Thanks for your reactions. I really love this channel more and more! If you want to see Montserrat "in love" with Freddie - please watch their interviews :D It's such a pleasure to see both of them together. So much appreciation of each other talents.
Es un lujo, un honor escuchar, ver a estos dos monstruos. Para mí la mejor inauguración de todos los juegos Olímpicos!!!! Juntar a estas figuras pone los pelos de punta.❤️❤️❤️
Are you all enjoying this trip as much as me? Love that we're going from death on two legs...stone cold crazy..love of my life to barcelona. Beautiful madness. Think its time for You take my breath away...if our new Queenie fan can take it...lol.
If I recall he only performed it twice. It’s considered a very difficult piece and only a couple other male opera singers have attempted it as almost no one has a 4 octave range like Freddie.
@@interestingthings8598 Listen to the original video of this. It's live.So is the other live performance. They are different from each other in subtle ways. The great audio is from the expensive equipment in the sound booth. He's not lip syncing.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful collaboration of two Amazing talents. I never tire of this song, and between "Bohemian Rhapsody" and this one "Barcelona", Freddie could write & sing Masterpieces. Gone too soon. ♡
Love how invested you are in the music. Along with the mysteries of string theory, the size of the universe, dark matter and the meaning of life..., is the question, what would Freddie have come up with next.
Don't think I breathed throughout this. So pleased you enjoyed it and you're right, Freddie Mercury only come along once in a lifetime, he was the one and only.
Freddie was from another space, you must listen The Golden Boy, also by Freddie Mercury and Motserrat Cabellé, you will be very suprised in a good way. Love your comments!! Live from The Netherlands xxx
Freddie was very versatile and had more range than most with his voice. Freddie was a unique talent. I agree with you completely in your admiration of this icon of music. Love you reactions, so keep up the good work!!
My biggest wish is that I would have known in my late teenage years (late 80s) that I would adore Freddie in my 40s. I would have made sure that I would have seen him live. It truly hurts my heart. I too feel blessed that these recordings exist. My favorite is Live Aid and I watch it at least 2 or 3 times a week.
Look at him!!!! God, I miss him!!! He was truly blessed!!! I'm proud of you!! Your appreciation for him has grown and know you understand his die hard fans!!! Freddie is/was/will forever be loved TY for respecting him as an artist. I subscribed to your vlog. 🙏🙏🙏
5:30 totally questioning ur existence right there 😂 no for real now, your reaction was great! Really I’ve also never seen something like this before. I mean most of the artists back then and also today are mostly focused on one main genre you know what I mean but Freddie or Queen pulled all their inspirations from everywhere together to create a unique self. I think this is one of the reasons he/ they were and still are so special✨🙏🏻 god bless the Queen👑!! if you liked that I highly recommend you to also check out these other 2 of Freddie’s and Montserrat‘s duets „The golden boy“ (there you see a mixture of opera, kinda rock and gospel/soul. First time I heard it I was dead) and „La Japonaise“ (also killer with kind of asian touch) See ya next time!✨🙌🏻🔥
He as I've said before was a Phenom. I said it with one of his other videos you did Freddie had a 4 octave range, was a baritone who sang Tenor most of his life. She was so impressed with him she said that he knew how to color every single word and give it the right, I forget what the word she used was, but I took it as he knew just how to enunciate, season and vocally visualize every single word that he sang so that it came out perfectly. He loved Opera. It was a lifelong dream of his to write and sing an opera so I know he was absolutely thrilled to do this. She was an amazing opera singer. She didn't know what to expect, but when they started this project she said he sang her part to her so she knew what he wanted from her. That in itself is just amazing. Can you imagine this Rock God walking into the studio with this Opera that he wrote and saying okay darling this is your part I'm singing it to her she must have thought this man is mad but after hearing it she must have just had her mind blown. she obviously loved it enough to do the song in the performance and became a huge huge fan of his. She was a very talented and very sweet lady. I bet they're together singing more operas in heaven.
There will never be another Freddie Mercury in this life time! I agree. I too thank God for all of this being captured for all to enjoy and love his gift. He gets to live on forever.
Thank you for that fabulous reaction !!! You put into words many of my thoughts and feelings about Freddie Mercury. I have been a fan for many years, and will stay a fan !!!
Everytime when Freddie sings the line 'The moment that you stepped into the room, you took my breath away' it brings shivers down my spine. Everytime. I love your reaction and I share your admiration for Freddie.
You're so right! And for those who claimed this was never performed live, it WAS, not the entire album, but some of the songs, twice! Also, Freddie wrote this opera for Montserrat Caballe at her request. He received no vocal training, but he did study piano at school. Did you know he was a graphic artist as well (studied that at Ealing College in England) and even practiced ballet with the Royal Ballet? I only disagree with your reaction on one point - there was only ONE Freddie Mercury and I personally don't think it will come along again every century if ever. Great reaction from you, as I've come to expect from you! Please dig deeper, though, since there are some good biographies of him out there. If you limit yourself to only Google and public replies, you won't have full or accurate information. Some people claimed he lip synced, which he didn't as far as I know, and autotune was not available until 1996 (at which time he had been dead for 5 years) and Queen had certainly not used it (don't think they would do it now either, just not who they are). Sorry this was so lengthy, but you seem to really want to know and share! Thank you
Yes this was lipsynced. The Barcelona album's songs were never performed live. I mean, not with live played music and live vocals. Yes there were presentations, but they never sang it live, unfortunately.
She could hold that high, pure pianissimo note forever. I think I could walk outside, collect my mail, come back in & she would still be holding that note.
He was a true gift. I love your true appreciation of this legend and thank you for spreading the joy he gives me. Many new fans have been born thanks to you. May his music never end
That was when rock audience discovered opera. She was one of the best sopranos in the world, so they were both iconic.
Give it up for Montserrat as well she passed away this year I think at 86.
i met her once ... incredible! i felt in love with her from the very first smile ♥
@@Ali.Shlaibeq she gave a concert but was kind of sick :-( after 10 mins there was a aprupt break. 20 mins later she went on stage again and ... you could see, that she was not in mood. three songs later the show was over. it was too much for her :-( as my stepdad was a kind of janitor / housekeeper or whatever the word is, they gave me the "golden book" to let her sign. so i went upstairs in the townhall and went in her room. she signed the book and a poster for me ... i've met a lot of stars, but this three minutes with her were just incredible!!! as i said - a met a lot of stars, but she was outstanding!!! ♥
There is a YT of her talking about her experience with Freddie and this song.
Michel Parent thanks I am going to look for it
She will be sorely missed. A beautiful singer. If you find it, there's a clip of her singing Tanti Affetti (in the 80s ) which shows her humor as well. A true legend.
He really was a force wasn’t he. The world is a bit dimmer without him for sure
Not when I look in the mirror.
what...?! ....stay away my mirrow, my only way out here......
It’s a lot dimmer.😔
He was all about bridging gaps...socially, sexually, artistically, musically. He reached EVERYONE!
He could bring different worlds together. OH, HOW WE NEED THAT NOW!!!!!!!
Absolutely
And, u gotta remember that there were actually TWO DIVAS here. Lol
My sister sent me a couple of images... of several current "divas" - admit I'm old and didn't know them all - but each had the title "I'm the Queen" -- Beyonce was one.. and then they had Queen Elizabeth with the caption "hahahahah.. bitches" -- and THEN - there was an image of Freddie - with the caption: "Ladies, PLEASE" -- :)
GinMae I love it!😆
I always found it funny how the gay community keep using these women with no talent as their queen yet this man, this gay man, who has been accepted by even the hardest straight man is ignored by them
That whole part "the moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away" oh my God you can see him just singing it from inside of him and giving it everything it needed to punctuate and make you feel what he was saying
Montserrat was one of Freddie's biggest idols. They became close friends who adored each other, right up until his death.
Once every century? Not even that often. To have lived on this planet at the same time as Freddie Mercury and David Bowie fills me with pride!
I'm so touched by your reaction, L. Freddie & Montserrat (or Montsy, as he called her) adored each other & were in awe of each other's talent. She was amazed how he, being a natural baritone, could glide effortlessly between that and his tenor voice..and also his composing ability. They quickly became close & he even confided in her about his illness. She attended the unveiling of his statue in Montreaux, Switzerland with his family, and was moved to tears. I'm posting this 3 min. video of the event for anyone who'd like to see it. It also shows Brian explaining why the statue is there. L, being as you enjoyed their work together I hope you watch this..every Queen fan should see it..
ruclips.net/video/RxwcVx8NCKI/видео.html
Montserrat passed away in October. I hope they're making beautiful music together on the other side.
Thank you Deborah, I have not seen this clip before and of course I have tears in my eyes, again. The song, A Winters Tale just says it all, and this is the perfect setting for his beautiful statue. I love that they captured Freddie's energy and movement so well, the statue has become iconic in itself, thanks again 😥😁😉💖🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
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So glad you enjoyed it! I noticed the same things, how even the jacket looks stopped in mid-motion as he reaches up. That statue was well thought out & well executed. I've watched the video 3 of 4 times and I always get misty. I guess we're both soft-hearted & emotional when it comes to Freddie & Queen. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Plus, we're in good company with a few million other people.💙
Oh, why did you give us that link. I THANK you as tears are pouring down my face. Oh my god, his poor Mama. My heart is breaking all over again.
Thank you for posting that video, it was beautiful!
Deborah Cornell - I also wish to thank you for the video. I had never seen it either. It was so touching to see Freddie's mother, father and Montserrat consoling each other. Brian seemed close to tears when he said the view of the lake from his home was his favorite and now he can look out on it forever. So sad that London did not allow a statue. The inscription on the statue sums his life up so succinctly....Lover of Life, Singer of Songs. Thanks again.
RIP Freddie and Montserrat - singer of songs, lover of life x
Freddie once said about Montserrat, “I love music and she is the music.” 🥰🥰🥰 Her name is pronounced “Mont-ser-raht” “Cah-bah-yay.” And, thank you for enhancing the sound! That was awesome!
He wrote this, possibly with her help. They became friends, he told her that he probably had only 2 years to live. They wrote and sung an album of songs. He was such a talent. A beautiful person.
There will never be another Freddie!! Heartbreaking loss. Gone to soon!! 😭😭
It’s so cute that ur still flabbergasted. Yeah. Years later, so am I.
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You asked how often someone like Freddie comes along? The obvious answer is once. No one else like him. Ever.
Yes, Freddie was/is the greatest. He wrote Barcelona with Monserrat Caballe in mind and when he played it for her for the first time he even sang her part so she could hear it. An unbelievable talent.
This is a beautiful story of friendship, respect, creativity and the most finest and astonished music !!! Freddie and Montsy dared to go beyond the boundaries and achieve an incredible music and an incredible historical milestone in music 🎼 🎵 🎶.
It was also the time when Freddie knew about his illness ... and he told Monserrat about it. Monserrat said, later in an interview:
"While he was singing I noticed that his eyes were shiny with tears. I give him my hand. He clasped it and kissed it. It was clear he was suddenly aware of his own fate. They were tears of farewell. It was his goodbye , at least to the stage ". Montserrat Caballé
The most amazing thing about this reaction is that you didn't mention her once! A genius in her own right. Freddie adored her.
This!!! I was like…seriously, Matthew? No appreciation for our diva? 😳 How disappointing 🥺
You know someone recently described Freddie perfectly, for those that grew up on his songs, and even those that are just now starting down his path. I've always said he had a divine presence, you just were in awe watching him, and then someone said, "After Freddie's death, he left us craving his love and his music" And it was the word "love" that popped out for me, they hit the nail on the head, he radiated love through his songs, no matter what genre he was singing, he just oozed love out to his fans. I think even if Freddie didn't get paid, he would still sing for an audience with the same amount of love and passion, that I think (along with his incredible voice) made him stand out from the others and to this day, still does. We crave Freddie....lol
Perfectly said. He was mesmerizing.
if you look here on YT, under almost every queen/freddie videos one of the most liked comment is usually "how can i miss someone so much i didn't know?" :'(
Mercury, the messenger of the gods.
@@kizunadragon9 they say he had his moon at 26-27 degrees sagittarius which they say is the center of the universe. means he was channeling information from the future/past of all humanity. hm
well said Kellee...great observation. The talent and the passion he infused into every song he made..leaves a great void in us musically today. Because in the world of fast canned sound, and mediocre flash in the pan stardom, this type of True talent and uniqueness simply doesn't exist . When we hear it thru his recordings and videos it fills a small gap in our musical beings that craves greatness , and un-autotuned reality
When you remember that around this time poor Freddie was starting to realize something was VERY wrong with his body it’s incredible. He was feeling pretty ill around this period and still drove these notes into the sky. It’s amazing
Yep, he was diagnosed with AIDS in 1987. He’s amazing
This was in 1988 or 89 so he already knew he had Aids
@@songbird897 It was recorded in '87 & released in '98. Caballe was one of very few people he told about his diagnosis. He loved & trusted her.
We told ya, L... Freddie is incomparable!
He surely loved his triumphant poses and was so good at them. I simply feel better about life hearing his voice, feeling his confidence, and seeing his fist raised high in the air. I think the thing is that it was about glory for all, not just him. There's a lot of love in that raised fist.
I think besides being a useful prop, Freddie’s mic stand gave him something to do with his hands. Without it his arms are flying all over the place- which is adorable and endearing anyway, but I think he was aware of it. Even in the “making of” video of the “These are the Days of Our Lives” video, Freddie criticized his performance by saying “I did too many movements.” He tends to, without that mic stand to occupy his hands. But it’s cute, and I love him no matter what!
:) I watch him, and lovingly think, he invented the original fidget spinner
@@DonnaleaSpencer - Ha ha. Even in this video his legs and arms were twitching to perform!
In an interview Freddie said he was worried that he might go stomping across the stage like he usually does when he feels the music but his friend told him not to worry and just tone it down a bit lol. You can see Freddie in one part where he nearly goes forward taking Monsterrat with him but he stops himself. So singing and thinking about what his body is doing as well makes this so perfect.
I was going to say the same thing 😊
I read from another comment elsewhere that Freddie was worried his stage personality would overshadow her. And a friend told him that, hey, she's an operatic soprano, a Prima Donna (I think she was called La Magnifica); and most likely _he_ would have to step it up a bit! :-D :-)
This is my favorite Freddie Mercury song. He demonstrated the full range of his talent. I love all Queen songs but Freddie shines in this performance. It gives me chills!
Montserrat was invited to sing this at the opening of the Barcelona 92 Olympics but said she couldn't do it without Freddie 😢 much love 💘
AMAZING AND SINCERE REACTION! I get goosebumps whenever I hear this song. Freddie was a musical genius...a true LEGEND.
Me emociona, me entristece que nos dejaran. Allí donde estén gracias por haber hecho felices a tanta gente.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Goosebumps every time I hear this, amazing 😉
Man...when you got up out the chair and had to walk around...I lost it 😂
You are on a roll picking the absolute best songs to react to.
As the information about the lyrics didn't seem to be there, I'll tell you: this song describes the first time Freddie met Montserrat. They adored each other :)
Great reaction, Lamar, thank you!!
Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé equals a PERFECT pairing....LOVE THIS SONG!!!
And it is his own...He wrote it!!!
I'm a huge Queen fan but I had never seen this one. So thank you!!! I'm speechless. FREDDIE never disappoints. R.I.P. Freddie
Never in our world will there ever be another Freddie . Once in the universe.
There’s no other like Freddie in this world... and yes, he goes WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND...💕
YOU DID IT.....😚😚😚 thank you so much. Couple of things...Freddie wrote this for the Barcelona olympics...he sang her parts to her before she agreed...he died before the olympics so it wasnt used. He was very sick at this point but said it was something he was really proud of .they became very close friends. I remember how she so cried at the unveiling of his statue. Glad you enjoyed it.😊😊😊
I was born in 1963 so I grew up listening to Queen! The good old days of awesome music!
@M99980 and Angela Crawford - Born in '49 so I got The Beatles, British Invasion AND Queen! We were lucky.
He wrote this and many others that he recorded with her and did a whole album with her.
She’s an opera singer! He sang opera. They started studying Freddie’s voice range before he passed and still to this day! I so miss Freddie ❤️
His talent will never be seen again, his love of all music reflected in this song, he knew he was dying when this was made, it was and always will be an iconic recording of two such amazing talents.
The live version with Freddy Mercury is always the best!
His amazing vocal range and ability to open to every genre of music.
Your gonna lose it when you see it. Its mind blowing. Love Freddie so much
Oh how I wish Freddie was around today. There will never be another Freddie! ❤️
Freddie is just irreplaceable!
Wow! I freakin LOVE ur reaction, man!! Really. I felt the same the first time I heard it n saw the video. Speechless. (N it takes a LOT to leave ME speechless. Lol)
I know you wish you had lived his journey with us long-time fans...I’m comforted in knowing that it spared you the heartbreak and utter disbelief of the day he passed.
That was a day I’ll never get over. I cried until my jaw actually hurt. Everyone around me did the same (music fans). There’s nothing like feeling that vibrant life leave this world. I liken it to losing a color you’ve always loved. It was like losing a lifelong friend.
I’m so thrilled that Queen and Freddie have been seemingly brought back to life hopefully to never be forgotten.
I was born in 1971 so Queen had been there my whole life, and is here still.
I love your honesty during your reactions. I truly appreciate your discovery of Queen.
I think it’s cool that you’re enjoying the live performances! You’re seeing a band who did it all themselves. True talent and love for their craft.
I was also born in 71 and felt the utter disbelief and raw grief when he died 😭 it literally nearly broke my heart the double whammy of his announcement of having full blown Aids after years of gossip then for him to leave this world the very next day was so shocking. I have always said that freddie made my life colourful, fun and joyous and watching him and Queen being rediscovered by other generations has filled my heart with genuine love and joy
Kenna Smith Those 48 hours were excruciatingly painful.
You’re absolutely right about the official announcement that he did in fact have AIDS. It was his private battle until the end.
I get irritated with some critics who diss the movie because they wanted to see “the dirt”.
They made a film that I believe Freddie would have been proud of and in loving memory of Fred. ❤️👑
Danelle Covey I was 10 when it happened, and I still remember the impact it had on my very musical family. I was innocent and naive but even I knew something very bad had happened
I was 11 when he passed and I cried for months after, whenever they would play The Show Must Go On on the radio. I still do sometimes.
Quite a bit older than you, born in '60 - but lucky that enabled me to see my very first favorite band as a teenager - and extraordinarily lucky to have met them (briefly) at the age of 16 - long story, but everyone was awesome and kind to a couple of awkward young girls... most especially Freddie - who was my BF's crush (I was in love with Brian May) -- then over the next few years, I got to see them in concert two more times... the music world was forever changed by the talent and passion of all of these guys... :)
I love how it was just supposed to be one song, she asked him how many songs are usually on a rock and roll album. They ended up recording a full album because she loved his energy. I watched an interview with her and she was talking about how opera was a dying art until he sang with her and reintroduced it to the younger generations. She said that she would hear young people asking "who is that woman screaming beside Freddie?" 🤣
Loved your reaction, I was LMAO!!! That Freddie is filled with many surprises. Never be another Freddie. Miss You Darling.
You are not alone, I remember hearing this for the first time 😲 Freddie saw her sing, at Covent Garden I think, and asked if he could meet her, they became really good friends, a kind of mutual adoration, I think that comes over in this too . Fantastic reaction, sometimes words are not enough or indeed needed 💖💖
This dude was...a Savant. That's the word your looking for. He drew inspiration from everywhere...
I felt the same way. He combined the 2 genres and 2 worlds of rock and opera to perfection. Opera and Freddie's personality are both over the top and just... Wow!
This song is so freaking gorgeous! When I started my journey into Queen I would’ve never expected that Freddie could transition so amazingly from rock n roll to opera! And they sound beautiful together! Definitely deserves more attention! R.I.P to both Mercury and Caballé
This is why it hurt so many when he left this earth. For those of us who were here when he was we knew how great he was. More than Rock or Opera he lived his gift and shared it openly. I am enjoying reliving these moments with you and other reactors experiencing this now for the first time. Keep going with this journey. 👍👍👍
I am getting such a kick out of watching another generation discover Freddie. Your reaction was spot on and the way I’ve always felt when hearing him sing.
Freddie was more than talented, he was gifted!
That is the MAGIC of Freddie Mercury and Queen. He thought she had one of the most beautiful voices in the world. Every member had their own solo thing from time to time but, Queen was more than the sum of their parts. Together they were their own genre. Amazing..
Oh! I am so happy you reacted to this song! Freddie & Montserrat collaborated on an entire album & developed a deep friendship & love that lasted until his death ( she died a couple months ago). The very next song you need to listen to is "The Golden Boy" - now we're at rock + opera + GOSPEL!! It would be helpful to familiarize yourself with the lyrics for the story, but watch the live performance for the absolute joy emanating from Montserrat!! She said performing opera is like fitting yourself seamlessly into a painting created by someone else - but Freddie opened a window into the world of creativity that she had not known before. btw I am seriously loving your channel! Wishing you & your family much holiday joy! And I just have to say I am still laughing out loud at the thought of Freddie showing up to an opera performance with his half-stand mike! :)
Just hits you in the feels dosn't it ^_^
OKAY! Order in the classroom and I'll keep it clean and dry this time 😊
First off, "L" - sincerely L.O.V.E your reactions and new found awe for Queen and this absolute genious of a Man.
When you left your seat I broke 😂
And you are right, it really *can't* be explained in words, one just have to experience it and let it hit you with all sorts of magnificent feels that it does!
And if it doesn't, you are dead inside (like the 1 dislike person! 😝 )
I mean _come on_ even the goosebumps get goosebumps to Barcelona!!
As many already have commented, "Montsy" recently passed away and the first thing that came to mind hearing the sad news, was a line from the lyrics; "And if God willing we will meet again someday".
I would hope to think they now met again. Forever. ☁️🎶☁️
Great reaction. Still amazed every time I hear this. So beautiful, my god I wish he was still here.
He wrote this song for her before even got to meet her. He fell in love with her when he was at an Opera with Peter Freestone, his Personal Assistant. He had never heard of her before and then she agreed to meet him and this eventuated. 💕
"He was just missing his broken mic stand..." - love your reaction man!
Few years ago Montserrat Caballe was in Russia. When she was asked about this cooperation with Freddie she said that she was amazed by his beautiful operatic singing. So she asked him why he is still "screaming" at the stage.
Freddie Mercury answered that his fans wouldn't recognize him if he'll change the style.
He used to bring ballet to the masses. And here also he wanted us to find out the harmony between rock and opera.
At the end Montserrat said that he is in heaven now and soon she'll meet him. She died in a few months.
Thanks for your reactions. I really love this channel more and more!
If you want to see Montserrat "in love" with Freddie - please watch their interviews :D It's such a pleasure to see both of them together. So much appreciation of each other talents.
Es un lujo, un honor escuchar, ver a estos dos monstruos. Para mí la mejor inauguración de todos los juegos Olímpicos!!!! Juntar a estas figuras pone los pelos de punta.❤️❤️❤️
Please react to No One But You (Only The Good Die Young), recorded by the remaining member after Freddie passed. I cry every time.
So do I
I cry every time, too.
I had never seen this. And it's made me cry.
I’m having that played at my funeral when I go.
ferretmom66 me too! UGLY crying😢
Amazing man.....lover of life...singer of songs! When he wrote Barcelona he was sick. He sang litterally until his death.
Are you all enjoying this trip as much as me? Love that we're going from death on two legs...stone cold crazy..love of my life to barcelona. Beautiful madness. Think its time for You take my breath away...if our new Queenie fan can take it...lol.
If I recall he only performed it twice. It’s considered a very difficult piece and only a couple other male opera singers have attempted it as almost no one has a 4 octave range like Freddie.
@@interestingthings8598 You do realize that the version that is being reacted to in this video is a live version??
@@interestingthings8598 Listen to the original video of this. It's live.So is the other live performance. They are different from each other in subtle ways. The great audio is from the expensive equipment in the sound booth. He's not lip syncing.
I grew up with Queen I'm 36 I have loved Queen's music since I've been young my favorite movie is Highlander because of the Queen soundtrack.
Flash!
They absolutely adored each other. She loved working with him and he was in love with her voice.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful collaboration of two Amazing talents.
I never tire of this song, and between "Bohemian Rhapsody" and this one "Barcelona", Freddie could write & sing Masterpieces.
Gone too soon. ♡
Love how invested you are in the music. Along with the mysteries of string theory, the size of the universe, dark matter and the meaning of life..., is the question, what would Freddie have come up with next.
Epic. Both - the song and the reaction.
Don't think I breathed throughout this. So pleased you enjoyed it and you're right, Freddie Mercury only come along once in a lifetime, he was the one and only.
Freddie was from another space, you must listen The Golden Boy, also by Freddie Mercury and Motserrat Cabellé, you will be very suprised in a good way. Love your comments!! Live from The Netherlands xxx
Freddie was very versatile and had more range than most with his voice. Freddie was a unique talent. I agree with you completely in your admiration of this icon of music. Love you reactions, so keep up the good work!!
Her voice is like satin in my ears. They both had great respect and love for each other. Freddie sais she had the greatest voice in the world
Absolutely Amazing!
Listen You Take My Breath Away (Live At Hyde Park 1976) He sings delightfully. Goosebumps all over the body. stronger than from barcelona
Yes Yes Yes👍👍👍👍👍👍
My biggest wish is that I would have known in my late teenage years (late 80s) that I would adore Freddie in my 40s. I would have made sure that I would have seen him live. It truly hurts my heart. I too feel blessed that these recordings exist. My favorite is Live Aid and I watch it at least 2 or 3 times a week.
Look at him!!!! God, I miss him!!! He was truly blessed!!! I'm proud of you!! Your appreciation for him has grown and know you understand his die hard fans!!! Freddie is/was/will forever be loved TY for respecting him as an artist. I subscribed to your vlog. 🙏🙏🙏
5:30 totally questioning ur existence right there 😂
no for real now, your reaction was great! Really I’ve also never seen something like this before. I mean most of the artists back then and also today are mostly focused on one main genre you know what I mean but Freddie or Queen pulled all their inspirations from everywhere together to create a unique self. I think this is one of the reasons he/ they were and still are so special✨🙏🏻
god bless the Queen👑!!
if you liked that I highly recommend you to also check out these other 2 of Freddie’s and Montserrat‘s duets
„The golden boy“ (there you see a mixture of opera, kinda rock and gospel/soul. First time I heard it I was dead) and „La Japonaise“ (also killer with kind of asian touch)
See ya next time!✨🙌🏻🔥
He as I've said before was a Phenom. I said it with one of his other videos you did Freddie had a 4 octave range, was a baritone who sang Tenor most of his life. She was so impressed with him she said that he knew how to color every single word and give it the right, I forget what the word she used was, but I took it as he knew just how to enunciate, season and vocally visualize every single word that he sang so that it came out perfectly. He loved Opera. It was a lifelong dream of his to write and sing an opera so I know he was absolutely thrilled to do this. She was an amazing opera singer. She didn't know what to expect, but when they started this project she said he sang her part to her so she knew what he wanted from her. That in itself is just amazing. Can you imagine this Rock God walking into the studio with this Opera that he wrote and saying okay darling this is your part I'm singing it to her she must have thought this man is mad but after hearing it she must have just had her mind blown. she obviously loved it enough to do the song in the performance and became a huge huge fan of his. She was a very talented and very sweet lady. I bet they're together singing more operas in heaven.
I LOVE that you reacted to this! Two divas. Two lovely divas. Montserrat was his favorite singer! Too cool!
There will never be another Freddie Mercury in this life time! I agree. I too thank God for all of this being captured for all to enjoy and love his gift. He gets to live on forever.
Thank you for that fabulous reaction !!! You put into words many of my thoughts and feelings about Freddie Mercury. I have been a fan for many years, and will stay a fan !!!
I am so thrilled that you truly love the musical genius of Freddie..
There will never be another Freddie. He could do it all.
People who cant say her name like freddie called her monsty
You mean Montsy.
"How can I go on" is a MUCH better song by Freddie and Montserrat Caballe in my opinion. Suchhhhhh a beautiful song!!! :)
Yep
Yep
I agree, but i think golden boy it's better
@@sandersonmartins3319 yep as well ... amazing song!
Ensueno is the best track for me....
He was wonderful, but Caballe’ she lifted that song up and took Freddy through the roof, and he loved her for her ability.
Everytime when Freddie sings the line 'The moment that you stepped into the room, you took my breath away' it brings shivers down my spine. Everytime. I love your reaction and I share your admiration for Freddie.
Listen to "The Golden Boy" sung by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballè.☺
Probably even surpasses Barcelona.😅
1 of the greatest EVER ! thank God for sending us Freddy Mercury, a Blessing. once a century is right !
You're so right! And for those who claimed this was never performed live, it WAS, not the entire album, but some of the songs, twice! Also, Freddie wrote this opera for Montserrat Caballe at her request. He received no vocal training, but he did study piano at school. Did you know he was a graphic artist
as well (studied that at Ealing College in England) and even practiced ballet with the Royal Ballet? I only disagree with your reaction on one point - there was only ONE Freddie Mercury and I personally don't think it will come along again every century if ever. Great reaction from you, as I've come to expect from you!
Please dig deeper, though, since there are some good biographies of him out there. If
you limit yourself to only Google and
public replies, you won't have full or accurate information. Some people claimed he lip synced, which he
didn't as far as I know, and autotune was not available until 1996 (at which time he had been dead for 5 years) and Queen had certainly not used it (don't think they would do it now either, just not who they are). Sorry this was so lengthy, but you seem to really want to know and share! Thank you
Yes this was lipsynced. The Barcelona album's songs were never performed live. I mean, not with live played music and live vocals. Yes there were presentations, but they never sang it live, unfortunately.
She could hold that high, pure pianissimo note forever. I think I could walk outside, collect my mail, come back in & she would still be holding that note.
He was THE best!! No one compares to Freddie Mercury! And remember, he was sick at this time. We lost so much the day Freddie Mercury left us 😥
Its called no one but you ❤🌹
Not one of the greatest.
THE GREATEST.
Pure and simple
Your strong, genuine emotional reaction is a breath of fresh air. Queen were one of my top bands from day one till now
He helps me to reach for the stars. I love him very much. His gift fills my heart.
He was a true gift. I love your true appreciation of this legend and thank you for spreading the joy he gives me. Many new fans have been born thanks to you. May his music never end