Freddie wrote this for her as she asked him to write a song about Barcelona. He wrote the whole album. It’s incredible. Try Exercises In Free Love. Yes that is Freddie singing the whole song. It’s stunning too.
Freddie said he was honored that a super star like her agree to meet a simple man like him. Freddie loved opera and he was a big fan of her. He said she had the most beautiful voice he had ever heard and she was the only person who made him cry. Freddie's last dream came true, to sing a duet with her. When they realized that the Olympics would be in Barcelona in 1992 they dedicated this song for the Olympics. And Montserrat said to Freddie "We will sing it together in Barcelona" and he said "I won't be able to be there". Then he told her he was dying and probably wouldn't make it that long. They became very close friends. She said in an interview ''I loved Freddie and he loved me. I think those people that were touched by Freddie couldn't help but fall in love with him''. If only Freddie were alive in 1992, the live performance would have been the Greatest Duet Performance the World would have ever seen.
They were to sing this together at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics but he died before it happened. A recording was played in stead. She became a friend for the rest of his life and they visited each other often. He warned her not to embrace him because he had AIDS but she didn't care. She was at the unveiling of Freddie's statue in Montreux and cried along with Freddie's mother Jer. She said with training he could have sung anything he wanted.
Freddie went to one of her concerts. Said she sang like an angel. She’s was huge opera star. Never heard of Freddie before. They respected each other for talent. Then they became life long friends. They used this song not the video for 92 Olympics in Barcelona. I don’t see too many rock stars doing opera with one of the greatest opera stars ever. That’s our Fred🌈🌟
Freddie really could do it all. Very few rock-singers would dare go on a stage with one of the finest opera-singers of all time and come out more than alive.
There will NEVER again be the likes of Freddie Mercury. I know the term gets tossed about with abandon today, but if anyone ever deserved the Title GENIUS , it was Freddie and the boys in Queen !!! He has kept me captivated, Motivated , and inspired since I first fell in love with the band as a kid in 1975. I cannot name another legend who can compare in all categories with him. As comfortable and flawless writing and performing Platinum rock-pop hits, and can then turn the tables and hold his own brilliantly with the greatest Opera Diva of that time . just Holy $#!* Rest in Piece Freddie ...you were and are the greatest POP Rock showman of all time !
They met and she took a real liking to Freddie and his music. She said we should do something together and he said ok. He was amazed when she called and he thought one song but she said no an album. They became lifelong friends. He called her Montsie. 🖖🏻🇨🇦🥰💥
I am 56 years old and I remember the first time I heard them . I was 10.. Freddie is my musical lighthouse since that time. I love your t shirt. The message means everything to me.
She is named mon-sir-ot Cu-buy-yay Just a FYI. Very good story here.It goes something like this... Freddie, loved her voice , she never heard of him. Disappointed , he urged Mike Moran to arrange a meet. She agreed , Freddie pitched his vision, with Mike accompanied him on piano , he sang a couple songs from this creationists vision of a sort of rock opera. She was swept by his amazing voice , she asked where she could hear him singing , he sent her some recordings, she asked if he would write a song about her beloved city , who would host the 1992 summer Olympics, then she would give him an answer. Well .... Barcelona was born. Check it out. Particularily...songs How Can I Go On , Guide Me Home, She brings tears to your eyes and tingles your spine. Freddie the Great Is completely in his element. Enjoy, my friend.
@@Americans4Israel4Ever you are wrong 1. Barcelona 2. La Japonaise 3. The Fallen Priest 4. Ensueno 5. The Golden Boy 6. Guide Me Home 7. How Can I Go On 8. Overture Piccante Yes, album with three songs, Ok….
I've heard that wonderful tune 100 times & it's given me goosebumps everytime I hear it, it's just incredible, it was used for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. RIP Freddie 💕🏴
For someone who loves opera and hard rock and sees a lot of similarities between the two Queen is incredibly satisfying. I'm getting joy from your appreciation of it.
Freddie was always a lover of Opera and a fan of Montserrat in particular, and it was arranged that they would meet. He recorded a demo tape for her, Exercises in Free Love, which eventually became Ensueno on the album. Freddie was so nervous about meeting her that he smoked 2 packs of cigarettes while he was waiting for her to arrive at the hotel. They hit it off right away, Montsy loved his demo and asked him how many songs would they put on a rock and roll album and he replied 10. “Then we shall do 10 too!” she announced. Because of her schedule he then had two weeks to write 10 songs, which he did with Mike Moran. The entire Barcelona album is a Masterpiece, every song will give you chills. My picks are La Japonaise and How Can I Go On, but it really doesn’t matter which song you choose. I’d love you to listen to Freddie’s demo first though. Exercises in Free Love Will amaze you
My first time seeing this version. They were so good together, and the chemistry is evident. This is the first time two major stars did a genre cross over together. Critics didn't know what to say, it was so unusual. Freddie and Mike Moran had composed all the music for an entire album of duets with Montserrat, with a little help from Tim Rice on some lyrics. In it you can hear them sing beautifully, partially in Japanese, in 'La Japonaise.'
YESSSS! Preferably in conjunction w Ensueno... Because in Exercises In Free Love, he is singing the soprano... and then in Ensueno, he is singing the baritone counterpart.💕🖖
The Barcelona album is filled with masterpieces, and these 2 were meant to sing together. Truly Freddie & Montsy were and are a match made in the highest heavens.
These two loved each other so much. You can see it. I hope they are together again in heaven. The whole Barcelona album is magnificent. La Japonaise is my fave.
He was so, so scared performing this for the first time with her. He never felt he was really good enough. He sought her out - thought she had the best voice in the world. When he first approached her, she wasn't sure at all, but when she met him and he sang both parts of this to let her hear the song, she was hooked. They had a lovely relationship, they really loved each other (in a completely platonic way of course). But yeah, Freddie was very nervous about performing with someone he considered to be a "proper" singer. It gives me goosebumps every time too, I saw there were nearly tears from you, you were a little overwhelmed. It was lovely to see :) Big love from Scotland. Oh, and it's Mon ser at Cab aye ay :)
This is all wrong. Freddie didn't approach her, she approached him. She contacted Freddie's management and offered to record a song together. When they met she decided to record the whole album together. And Freddie wasn't afraid to perform this song, because it wasn't live. They didn't have time to rehearse so they performed to a pre-recorded audio.
@@janematthews3394 No I dont think he was nervous about performing But mike did say he was nervous about meeting her initially that he didnt see himself as an accomplished singer.. Apparently she contacted him after he said on radio when they were in Spain that she was the best singer he'd ever heard
When you know what this meant to Freddie - having Montserrat singing his composition and clearly loving it as much as he did... I can't help but cry tears of joy to this moment...
I love their voices. This song is Amazing !! Montserrat Caballé a wonderful spanish soprano , she was born in Barcelona city and Freddie , the Best , an English gentleman , I love him for ever and ever. Bea , from Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
Not sure if you know, but this is part of an album called Barcelona. Its duets. Freddie composed the music specifically for the two of them. Its absolutely amazing & was above suc cess. This song was the theme song of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona in 1992 , the year after Freddie died. They were close friends & fans of each other. He told her about his health issues & she kept his secret, as a true friend. Theres a lovely picture of her with his family at the dedication of his statue. Also, she did a few interviews discussing Freddie & their experiences together & their relationship.
Bevor Montserrat Caballe sing together with Freddie she say it cant be difficult to sing with a Rocksinger.After she say it Was one of the greatest Emotions ever for her and his voice a surprise
They shared more than a love of opera. "We have a certain type of humor, laughed Freddie. "You always think opera divas are going to be austere and very sort of frightening - but she jokes and swears and, you know, she's a human being. She doesn't take herself too seriously. "Her and me together is so ridiculous when you think about it. But if we have something musically together it doesn't matter what we look like or where we come from."
I love your comment and Freddie quotes. I've always admired how Freddie respected Monsey. Would all rock stars have not cared about looks or age difference and been as desirous of appearing live with her? I don't think so. Freddie looked at the heart and soul and at the music and found a kindred spirit.
He wrote a song to commemorate the first time he met her. Freddie was very special, still is. This entire project was one of his greatest accomplishments. It’s wonderful he had the opportunity & thankfully for us he, took it. Also an amazing collaborative effort from Freddie & Mike Moran. They wrote the whole album. Lovely reaction!
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert YESSS! And PLEASE, after Exercises In Free Love, then you NEED to hear Ensueno (or play them both back to back)... Exercises In Free Love is a demo of Freddie singing the SOPRANO part he had written for Montserrat (Montsie), so she could hear what it would sound like when they first met. Ensueno is the finished product... This time w Montsie singing the soprano, and Freddie singing a gorgeous operatic baritone💕🖖
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert If you haven't seen it, this superb - and accurate - documentary includes Montserrat Caballé describing her friendship and musical collaboration with Freddie: th-cam.com/video/xQyHJGhKTKM/w-d-xo.html
Omg so beautiful tears down my cheek. This should bee the opening-song to the olympic summer game in Barcelona in -92. Freddie told Monzy as he called her that then I dont come to be here, I think that he told her in -89. When -92 came I think she song with him on a screen who was back her, she had said to the arrangment of the olympic, that she would not sing that song with anybody else. Only with him....so they arrang it. I think she sang it for some footballgame who was there too. Freddie had told her that he had AIDS so she knew it when he said he not come to bee here. 🥺😢
Montse, Freddie, at Ku Club, San Rafael, Ibiza. It just doesn't get any better. Now called Privilege, it is the world's largest nightclub according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Amazing song and amazing vocals, there is nothing else to say. Doesn't this make you question how in the world mere humans can make these fantastic sounds? I am emotionally stricken every time I hear the songs by these two people.
OMG 😭😭😭😭 I love this extended version!! Beautiful 🌸🌺🌼 At Freddie’s funeral Montserrat Caballe sang Freddie’s favorite aria, ‘D’amour sull ‘Ali Rose’ composed by Verdi & sung by Montsy (that’s what Freddie called her). The Barcelona album is amazing!! My two favorite songs besides Barcelona are THE GOLDEN BOY & THE FALLEN PRIEST. Please Please 🙏🏻 🌸🌺🌼
I didn't know about her singing at Freddie's funeral. I didn't even know she attended it. It REALLY warms my heart that she was there and sang his favourite aria , because they're were such great friends and made such beautiful music together. 💖
Fantastic performance by 2 fantastic Artists. I love them both and this still gives me some chills while listening. Now they are singing togehther again in Heaven.
This production was the fruit of their labor, realising Freddie's long held dream to collaborate with the Opera Diva, considered the premier soprano in her genre. Freddie wrote the lyrics and Mike Moran, here the conductor, wrote the music. It's quite a wonderful story. Cherish your reaction. Thanks.
I am subscribing because you reacted to this song...this MASTERPIECE.... I can't get MrV to react to it so thanks !!!!! This is my favorite piece of music and I am a hard core rocker !! Always brings tears to my eyes.
Towards the end when he grabs her hands she said he was crying because he knew or realize that it was going to be one of his last performances watching that after hearing her interview always brings me to tears he was such a gentle soul, gentle, generous, shy and loving man and it breaks my heart to know how sad he was great reaction I'm so glad you enjoyed it
Loved this, especially your face as Freddie and Montserrat came on the stage. R.i.p. two beautiful souls!! Love this duet, so delicate. And Freddie was such a versatile singer and performer. Much bless youngman and keep up the good work.
People who do reactions to this song never mention that Freddie also WROTE the song -both parts. He sent her tapes of her part in her voice (see Exercises in Free Love) so she could practice before recording. The writing for an operatic voice is more amazing than the singing itself.
Nice reaction again! Most of the reactors become speechless from this song for the first time, never mind it. Montserrat and Freddie were ARTISTS not only 2 singers. They've become true friends and she was really sad, that Freddie was who passed away earlier. Please, check out one of Montserrat's interviews about their collaboration.
I'm so glad Freddie got to do this, it made him so happy. Montserrat and he really cared for each other. There are several interviews of each of them about the other and at least one of them together.
Freddie was highly educated in a private school who had a great education and a love of arts. His family moved to the U.K. How thankful we are to know Freddie who’s so talented and a lot of people don’t know he worked these sons. If you want to see a tribute go to green day London.
Montserrat say before she meet Freddie its will be easy to sing together with a Rockstar. After the Meeting she was excaused about his voice and she say its was realy difficult with his real high notes voice.And she loves and entbindet his voice for All time. She lover this King of art
I love that you tried this very different duet. The wonderful thing I noticed was your shirt! It highlighted this “odd pairing” and it’s mixing 2 styles and respect for 2 musicians of different cultures and different genres
I have been hoping someone would react to this! Genius selection and artists. This is the dearest of friends and lovers of music sharing their art! Thank you, sweet Rad! (Another introvert, love you!)
I apologise now for all my comments! firstly thankyou for reacting! they compliment each other while staying true to who they are,I love them working together so glad he had the chance to do this
I am listening this song for years and every time my hair is up,up,up..the same with " we are the world", " phantom of the opera ( With Antonio Banderas ) 🥰🥰👏👏👏🤣👏😢
When Freddie did great pretender he forgot there needed to be a b side! He told mike to do something classical on the piano and he would improvise 'Excersises in free love' mike questioned the title, Freddie just said it will do! No words just notes? But there's something quite beautiful about it He said it would be funny to pretend to be a saprona singer on the back of great pretender! Ironic timing he met montsarat soon after this,a proffessional soprano singer! Mike said Freddie never saw himself as a famous singer and got nervous meeting other singers apparently he was so nervous thinking she wouldn't turn up! he didn't say much when she did and just blurted out we have something for you! and they performed excersises in free love at the piano at the Ritz! they thought it would be an ice braker as her English wasn't great she thought it was a gift! listened intently and said yes i like it ver y much.I will perform it in two weeks and informed mike he was playiing Piano at covent Garden! she would be back in a few hours if he could write out the music for her! anyway they performed it,Freddie was in the audience she didn't know if he was coming but brought everyone attention to him she had written lyrics to it as a surprise which became ensuno on the album again worth listening to when she went to his house she stayed there until 6am! just having fun jam session with mike and Freddie she thought it was ever so funny to see the press reactions! Freddie was worried about her and she thought he didnt want her there! I do but it's 6 oclock in the morning! I'll get into trouble if your too tired to perform! there's a tape of this conversation! they formed a very strong bond with each other very quickly you can see the love and respect between them on stage
Yes, there's a 30 minute or so doc on MC and Freddie's meeting, friendship and the construction of how this (Barcelona) and the album came together before he got too sick 💔 its beautiful and heartbreaking aswell. It's on TH-cam
This is the first cross over with opera so it was learning from scratch! Freddie is used to working with people but not writting for people and obv an opera singer sings differently! I cant remember exactly but you have to be careful what words you use... She barely had any free time so he and mike moran had to do a demo with Freddie singing her part in falsetto then send it to her for feed back If she liked it she would learn her part.. It was a lot of work! He asked tim rice to do two songs They had done the mysic but were lyriced out!
I sure wish they had been able to perform it for the Olympics in Barcelona. Freddie had died and she went on to perform the song with his recording in 1992.
Freddie had asked mike moran to work on his second solo album They met in 86 when Dave clarke asked him to do a track for his musical, he ended up doing two well worth a listen Time and in my defense So they did a cover of great pretender also well worth a listen and see his surprise guest?backing singer Then started the solo When montsarat got intouch to meet him He ended up doing an album with her and didnt go back to his
Freddie was a great opera fan and he was overwhelmed that Monserrat wanted to sing with him. They are a match made in heaven.
I appreciate you didnt interrupt the song no once...thats how you listen to this performance
I bet Freddie and Montserrat are singing together in heaven now. I envy the good souls who get to witness this.
Freddie wrote this for her as she asked him to write a song about Barcelona. He wrote the whole album. It’s incredible. Try Exercises In Free Love. Yes that is Freddie singing the whole song. It’s stunning too.
Freddie said he was honored that a super star like her agree to meet a simple man like him.
Freddie loved opera and he was a big fan of her. He said she had the most beautiful voice he had ever heard and she was the only person who made him cry.
Freddie's last dream came true, to sing a duet with her.
When they realized that the Olympics would be in Barcelona in 1992 they dedicated this song for the Olympics. And Montserrat said to Freddie "We will sing it together in Barcelona" and he said "I won't be able to be there". Then he told her he was dying and probably wouldn't make it that long. They became very close friends. She said in an interview ''I loved Freddie and he loved me. I think those people that were touched by Freddie couldn't help but fall in love with him''.
If only Freddie were alive in 1992, the live performance would have been the Greatest Duet Performance the World would have ever seen.
They were to sing this together at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics but he died before it happened. A recording was played in stead. She became a friend for the rest of his life and they visited each other often. He warned her not to embrace him because he had AIDS but she didn't care. She was at the unveiling of Freddie's statue in Montreux and cried along with Freddie's mother Jer. She said with training he could have sung anything he wanted.
Amazing lady
Wowwww I’ve never seen this or heard this song 🎧 wowwwwww AMAZING BEAUTIFUL
Freddie went to one of her concerts. Said she sang like an angel. She’s was huge opera star. Never heard of Freddie before. They respected each other for talent. Then they became life long friends. They used this song not the video for 92 Olympics in Barcelona. I don’t see too many rock stars doing opera with one of the greatest opera stars ever. That’s our Fred🌈🌟
Reasons why he’s Freddie the great 🙌🏽❤️
This is sooo special and beautiful.
Freddie really could do it all. Very few rock-singers would dare go on a stage with one of the finest opera-singers of all time and come out more than alive.
Freddie the great
There is absolutely nothing musically this man could not do. She was a big deal and did nothing but praise Freddie and his voice. ❤️
Wonderful reaction
There will NEVER again be the likes of Freddie Mercury. I know the term gets tossed about with abandon today, but if anyone ever deserved the Title GENIUS , it was Freddie and the boys in Queen !!! He has kept me captivated, Motivated , and inspired since I first fell in love with the band as a kid in 1975. I cannot name another legend who can compare in all categories with him. As comfortable and flawless writing and performing Platinum rock-pop hits, and can then turn the tables and hold his own brilliantly with the greatest Opera Diva of that time . just Holy $#!* Rest in Piece Freddie ...you were and are the greatest POP Rock showman of all time !
Kathleen is right.
Exercises In Free Love will blow your mind.💕
They met and she took a real liking to Freddie and his music. She said we should do something together and he said ok. He was amazed when she called and he thought one song but she said no an album. They became lifelong friends. He called her Montsie. 🖖🏻🇨🇦🥰💥
I am 56 years old and I remember the first time I heard them . I was 10.. Freddie is my musical lighthouse since that time. I love your t shirt. The message means everything to me.
She is named mon-sir-ot
Cu-buy-yay
Just a FYI.
Very good story here.It goes something like this...
Freddie, loved her voice , she never heard of him.
Disappointed , he urged Mike Moran to arrange a meet.
She agreed , Freddie pitched his vision, with Mike accompanied him on piano , he sang a couple songs from this creationists vision of a sort of rock opera. She was swept by his amazing voice , she asked where she could hear him singing , he sent her some recordings, she asked if he would write a song about her beloved city , who would host the 1992 summer Olympics, then she would give him an answer. Well ....
Barcelona was born. Check it out.
Particularily...songs
How Can I Go On ,
Guide Me Home,
She brings tears to your eyes and tingles your spine.
Freddie the Great
Is completely in his element.
Enjoy, my friend.
The whole Barcelona album is a masterpiece, I think it ´s Freddie ´s finest work, only beautiful and unique songs
Well there were only three songs, but they were all masterpieces
@@Americans4Israel4Ever you are wrong
1. Barcelona
2. La Japonaise
3. The Fallen Priest
4. Ensueno
5. The Golden Boy
6. Guide Me Home
7. How Can I Go On
8. Overture Piccante
Yes, album with three songs, Ok….
@@Danielik25 that was actually sarcasm. There are three masterpieces on that album. Four of them was also singles.
I've heard that wonderful tune 100 times & it's given me goosebumps everytime I hear it, it's just incredible, it was used for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. RIP Freddie 💕🏴
This whole performance is simply magical! Goose bumps every single time
You and me both
I believe this was the theme song for the Barcelona Olympics
No words to describe the power of these two voices! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your reaction with us! Ya, my goose bumps are still up. 😉
For someone who loves opera and hard rock and sees a lot of similarities between the two Queen is incredibly satisfying. I'm getting joy from your appreciation of it.
That's what I like most about Queen not just Freddie but all the guys they were all very interested in different genres of music.
Freddie was always a lover of Opera and a fan of Montserrat in particular, and it was arranged that they would meet. He recorded a demo tape for her, Exercises in Free Love, which eventually became Ensueno on the album. Freddie was so nervous about meeting her that he smoked 2 packs of cigarettes while he was waiting for her to arrive at the hotel. They hit it off right away, Montsy loved his demo and asked him how many songs would they put on a rock and roll album and he replied 10. “Then we shall do 10 too!” she announced. Because of her schedule he then had two weeks to write 10 songs, which he did with Mike Moran. The entire Barcelona album is a Masterpiece, every song will give you chills. My picks are La Japonaise and How Can I Go On, but it really doesn’t matter which song you choose. I’d love you to listen to Freddie’s demo first though. Exercises in Free Love Will amaze you
My first time seeing this version. They were so good together, and the chemistry is evident. This is the first time two major stars did a genre cross over together. Critics didn't know what to say, it was so unusual. Freddie and Mike Moran had composed all the music for an entire album of duets with Montserrat, with a little help from Tim Rice on some lyrics. In it you can hear them sing beautifully, partially in Japanese, in 'La Japonaise.'
To hear Freddie's opera voice listen to EXERCISES IN FREE LOVE
Yes...That song always makes me cry..A MASTER PIECE 💔💔💔
@@coralbitten2315 me too
YESSSS! Preferably in conjunction w Ensueno... Because in Exercises In Free Love, he is singing the soprano... and then in Ensueno, he is singing the baritone counterpart.💕🖖
@@marciebulsaraorcutt Yes! he used "exercises in free love" to show Montserrat what HER part would be...
@@GinMae 💕💕💕🖖
The Barcelona album is filled with masterpieces, and these 2 were meant to sing together. Truly Freddie & Montsy were and are a match made in the highest heavens.
Yes, the entire album is worth our time, time and time again.
These two loved each other so much. You can see it. I hope they are together again in heaven. The whole Barcelona album is magnificent. La Japonaise is my fave.
I truly believe, that they are singing together in the Angels' choir.
🙏🏽🙏🏽
He was so, so scared performing this for the first time with her. He never felt he was really good enough. He sought her out - thought she had the best voice in the world. When he first approached her, she wasn't sure at all, but when she met him and he sang both parts of this to let her hear the song, she was hooked. They had a lovely relationship, they really loved each other (in a completely platonic way of course). But yeah, Freddie was very nervous about performing with someone he considered to be a "proper" singer. It gives me goosebumps every time too, I saw there were nearly tears from you, you were a little overwhelmed. It was lovely to see :) Big love from Scotland. Oh, and it's Mon ser at Cab aye ay :)
This is all wrong. Freddie didn't approach her, she approached him. She contacted Freddie's management and offered to record a song together. When they met she decided to record the whole album together. And Freddie wasn't afraid to perform this song, because it wasn't live. They didn't have time to rehearse so they performed to a pre-recorded audio.
@@janematthews3394
No I dont think he was nervous about performing
But mike did say he was nervous about meeting her initially that he didnt see himself as an accomplished singer..
Apparently she contacted him after he said on radio when they were in Spain that she was the best singer he'd ever heard
Couldn’t even tell he was nervous. Looked seasoned up there
@@janematthews3394 NonYou are wrong, Freddie approached her
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert in a interview Montserrat said she was nervous of meeting Freddie but his hand was even colder than hers :3
Tears in my eyes every time
Unbelievable
Sent from the heavens
Thanks brother
When you know what this meant to Freddie - having Montserrat singing his composition and clearly loving it as much as he did... I can't help but cry tears of joy to this moment...
Of all the music videos over the decades, these Barcelona ones are my favorites. These two ppl can never be replaced.
Their appreciation for each other was absolute... and the emotional charge is palpable!
I love their voices. This song is Amazing !!
Montserrat Caballé a wonderful spanish soprano , she was born in Barcelona city and Freddie , the Best , an English gentleman , I love him for ever and ever.
Bea , from Buenos Aires Argentina
🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
Thanks for always showing love Beatriz ❤️
Not sure if you know, but this is part of an album called Barcelona. Its duets. Freddie composed the music specifically for the two of them. Its absolutely amazing & was above suc cess. This song was the theme song of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona in 1992 , the year after Freddie died. They were close friends & fans of each other. He told her about his health issues & she kept his secret, as a true friend. Theres a lovely picture of her with his family at the dedication of his statue. Also, she did a few interviews discussing Freddie & their experiences together & their relationship.
Bevor Montserrat Caballe sing together with Freddie she say it cant be difficult to sing with a Rocksinger.After she say it Was one of the greatest Emotions ever for her and his voice a surprise
"The Golden Boy" from this same album/performance is my FAVORITE: Part opera, part gospel.💕
YES! Just what I said... although I think my favorite may be "How can I go On"
Freddie and Elvis are untouchable!
How can we even compare today's "hits" to this wonderful music?
They shared more than a love of opera. "We have a certain type of humor, laughed Freddie. "You always think opera divas are going to be austere and very sort of frightening - but she jokes and swears and, you know, she's a human being. She doesn't take herself too seriously. "Her and me together is so ridiculous when you think about it. But if we have something musically together it doesn't matter what we look like or where we come from."
I love your comment and Freddie quotes. I've always admired how Freddie respected Monsey. Would all rock stars have not cared about looks or age difference and been as desirous of appearing live with her? I don't think so. Freddie looked at the heart and soul and at the music and found a kindred spirit.
He wrote a song to commemorate the first time he met her. Freddie was very special, still is. This entire project was one of his greatest accomplishments. It’s wonderful he had the opportunity & thankfully for us he, took it.
Also an amazing collaborative effort from Freddie & Mike Moran. They wrote the whole album.
Lovely reaction!
🙏🏽🙏🏽
Freddie is mesmerising ❤️❤️ I also love Montserrat cabelle ❤️❤️ may they both RIP . l listen to Freddie every single day . Todays date is 13/9/24
Their voices blended so well. What a treat. I've listened to a lot of reactions to this performance. Your's is one of the best. ❤️
Bloody epic
Super Mercury & Montserrat
Felt as though he could take off into the heavens ❤
As a Queen/Freddie fan from the start, I love seeing young people react and hear MUSIC>....
THANK YOU>
❤️ Freddie the great
Doesn't matter how many times I watch this, I always sit with a huge grin om my face - it makes me Happy!!
If you want to hear Freddie sing Montserrat's part (for another opera song), you must listen to Exercises In Free Love. It will truly blow you away.
Taking notes
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert YESSS! And PLEASE, after Exercises In Free Love, then you NEED to hear Ensueno (or play them both back to back)...
Exercises In Free Love is a demo of Freddie singing the SOPRANO part he had written for Montserrat (Montsie), so she could hear what it would sound like when they first met.
Ensueno is the finished product... This time w Montsie singing the soprano, and Freddie singing a gorgeous operatic baritone💕🖖
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert If you haven't seen it, this superb - and accurate - documentary includes Montserrat Caballé describing her friendship and musical collaboration with Freddie:
th-cam.com/video/xQyHJGhKTKM/w-d-xo.html
They adored each other until the end now they are both singing in heaven and what an angelic sound ✨️ 💛
Omg so beautiful tears down my cheek. This should bee the opening-song to the olympic summer game in Barcelona in -92. Freddie told Monzy as he called her that then I dont come to be here, I think that he told her in -89. When -92 came I think she song with him on a screen who was back her, she had said to the arrangment of the olympic, that she would not sing that song with anybody else. Only with him....so they arrang it. I think she sang it for some footballgame who was there too. Freddie had told her that he had AIDS so she knew it when he said he not come to bee here. 🥺😢
Wow 😲 just simply Beautiful 💗💗💗💗💗
Montse, Freddie, at Ku Club, San Rafael, Ibiza. It just doesn't get any better. Now called Privilege, it is the world's largest nightclub according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Freddie the greatest simpley the best. Greatings from norway 🇸🇯🌹❤️
Amazing song and amazing vocals, there is nothing else to say. Doesn't this make you question how in the world mere humans can make these fantastic sounds? I am emotionally stricken every time I hear the songs by these two people.
Amazing talents 🙌🏽
Monserrat Caballé maravillosa siempre. D.E.P los dos
OMG 😭😭😭😭 I love this extended version!! Beautiful 🌸🌺🌼 At Freddie’s funeral Montserrat Caballe sang Freddie’s favorite aria, ‘D’amour sull ‘Ali Rose’ composed by Verdi & sung by Montsy (that’s what Freddie called her). The Barcelona album is amazing!! My two favorite songs besides Barcelona are THE GOLDEN BOY & THE FALLEN PRIEST. Please Please 🙏🏻 🌸🌺🌼
🙌🏽 i will add them Debra 🤗
I didn't know about her singing at Freddie's funeral. I didn't even know she attended it. It REALLY warms my heart that she was there and sang his favourite aria , because they're were such great friends and made such beautiful music together. 💖
when they talk about a choir of angels I imagine two hundred Monserrats serenading the Lord and tears coming to his eyes
Fantastic performance by 2 fantastic Artists. I love them both and this still gives me some chills while listening. Now they are singing togehther again in Heaven.
This production was the fruit of their labor, realising Freddie's long held dream to collaborate with the Opera Diva, considered the premier soprano in her genre. Freddie wrote the lyrics and Mike Moran, here the conductor, wrote the music. It's quite a wonderful story. Cherish your reaction. Thanks.
Thanks Marva 🤗
I am subscribing because you reacted to this song...this MASTERPIECE.... I can't get MrV to react to it so thanks !!!!! This is my favorite piece of music and I am a hard core rocker !! Always brings tears to my eyes.
I have seen another one by this partnership on my travels One is The Golden Boy. I also like The Great Pretender from Freddie on his own
Stephan, have you seen the Jukebox interview where Freddie talks about Barcelona and The Great Ptetender.
@@marggie4129 Thanks for the heads up
"How Can I Go On" is my favorite collaboration of theirs. 🎼🌹🎼🌹
I see..... you are overwhelmed. It is a wonderful piece of music! The whole album touches hearts and souls.
Greetings from Germany.
Very beautiful song
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert I hope that someday you will hear the whole album. With headphones. It's all superb.
His greatest ever performance 👍🏻
Towards the end when he grabs her hands she said he was crying because he knew or realize that it was going to be one of his last performances watching that after hearing her interview always brings me to tears he was such a gentle soul, gentle, generous, shy and loving man and it breaks my heart to know how sad he was great reaction I'm so glad you enjoyed it
That’s actually really sad
Every song on this album is a gem!!!
Here I thought I disliked opera but I have goosebumps everytime I hear it. But these two changed my mind
I can see why
Loved this, especially your face as Freddie and Montserrat came on the stage. R.i.p. two beautiful souls!! Love this duet, so delicate. And Freddie was such a versatile singer and performer. Much bless youngman and keep up the good work.
🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you
Freddie the Great! yes totally agree with you, those volcanic voices🔥 just wow 101%. Their voice meant for each other!
as always , nice reaction 💛
Thank you 🙏🏽🤗
She performed this at 92 Olympics with Freddie as a hologram💛
Sounds emotional
No she didn't,she say's that she Will not sing(performed)without Freddie,because nobody could replace Freddie
People who do reactions to this song never mention that Freddie also WROTE the song -both parts. He sent her tapes of her part in her voice (see Exercises in Free Love) so she could practice before recording. The writing for an operatic voice is more amazing than the singing itself.
Both RIP and were the best!
Nice reaction again! Most of the reactors become speechless from this song for the first time, never mind it. Montserrat and Freddie were ARTISTS not only 2 singers. They've become true friends and she was really sad, that Freddie was who passed away earlier. Please, check out one of Montserrat's interviews about their collaboration.
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Too beautiful to pause.
Freddie wrote this song and a hand in the music!!,
If you think this was great, watch "The Golden Boy" by the two of them, mixture of Opera & Gospel....absolutely fantastic!!!
Yes Exercises in Free Love, you'll hear Freddie's high soprano voice. Great reaction.
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Freddie, Freddie, Freddie! What a duet. The entire album, Barcelona, is really good.
This song opened the Barcelona olympics.
I'm so glad Freddie got to do this, it made him so happy. Montserrat and he really cared for each other. There are several interviews of each of them about the other and at least one of them together.
Two of the world's greatest talents sing "Rockpera" Absolutely FANTASTIC!!
Freddie was highly educated in a private school who had a great education and a love of arts. His family moved to the U.K.
How thankful we are to know Freddie who’s so talented and a lot of people don’t know he worked these sons.
If you want to see a tribute go to green day London.
The greenway crowd? It’s on my channel 🙌🏽
Two of the most beautiful voices of all time together, what could be better
Montserrat say before she meet Freddie its will be easy to sing together with a Rockstar.
After the Meeting she was excaused about his voice and she say its was realy difficult with his real high notes voice.And she loves and entbindet his voice for All time. She lover this King of art
It looks like he wants to jump out of his tuxedo. 😂
Love him! ❤
Freddie was a big opera devotee and he wrote Bohemian Rhapsody as ‘opera inspired’.
I love that you tried this very different duet. The wonderful thing I noticed was your shirt! It highlighted this “odd pairing” and it’s mixing 2 styles and respect for 2 musicians of different cultures and different genres
I have been hoping someone would react to this! Genius selection and artists. This is the dearest of friends and lovers of music sharing their art! Thank you, sweet Rad! (Another introvert, love you!)
I apologise now for all my comments!
firstly thankyou for reacting!
they compliment each other while staying true to who they are,I love them working together so glad he had the chance to do this
Lol never apologize for comments i read them all and enjoy doing it.
I am listening this song for years and every time my hair is up,up,up..the same with " we are the world", " phantom of the opera ( With Antonio Banderas ) 🥰🥰👏👏👏🤣👏😢
Kinda Stunned, I'm glad on this one you didn't pause and break the Flow, I'm right in line with your reaction 😇🙏❤
Montserrat i miss you my lovely xxx
When Freddie did great pretender he forgot there needed to be a b side!
He told mike to do something classical on the piano and he would improvise
'Excersises in free love' mike questioned the title, Freddie just said it will do!
No words just notes? But there's something quite beautiful about it
He said it would be funny to pretend to be a saprona singer on the back of great pretender!
Ironic timing he met montsarat soon after this,a proffessional soprano singer!
Mike said Freddie never saw himself as a famous singer and got nervous meeting other singers
apparently he was so nervous thinking she wouldn't turn up!
he didn't say much when she did and just blurted out we have something for you!
and they performed excersises in free love at the piano at the Ritz!
they thought it would be an ice braker
as her English wasn't great she thought it was a gift!
listened intently and said yes i like it ver y much.I will perform it in two weeks and informed mike he was playiing Piano at covent Garden!
she would be back in a few hours if he could write out the music for her!
anyway they performed it,Freddie was in the audience she didn't know if he was coming but brought everyone attention to him
she had written lyrics to it as a surprise
which became ensuno on the album again worth listening to
when she went to his house she stayed there until 6am! just having fun jam session with mike and Freddie
she thought it was ever so funny to see the press reactions!
Freddie was worried about her and she thought he didnt want her there!
I do but it's 6 oclock in the morning! I'll get into trouble if your too tired to perform!
there's a tape of this conversation!
they formed a very strong bond with each other very quickly
you can see the love and respect between them on stage
Truly awesome performance. Yes you buttered the names. No problems
It's stunning💛Freddie wrote this.
He wrote it with Mike Moran who I believe contributed significantly to the entire Barcelona album.
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I think mike was prodiminantly music and freddie lyrics
But Freddie gave the theme, tone..of what he wanted and of course tweaked it!
Didn’t know that. Even more impressive
Yes, there's a 30 minute or so doc on MC and Freddie's meeting, friendship and the construction of how this (Barcelona) and the album came together before he got too sick 💔 its beautiful and heartbreaking aswell. It's on TH-cam
this is the whole reason freddy sounds like he dose he was trained as an opra singer..
My...God....goosebumps every time!
This is the first cross over with opera so it was learning from scratch!
Freddie is used to working with people but not writting for people and obv an opera singer sings differently!
I cant remember exactly but you have to be careful what words you use...
She barely had any free time so he and mike moran had to do a demo with Freddie singing her part in falsetto then send it to her for feed back
If she liked it she would learn her part..
It was a lot of work!
He asked tim rice to do two songs
They had done the mysic but were lyriced out!
I sure wish they had been able to perform it for the Olympics in Barcelona. Freddie had died and she went on to perform the song with his recording in 1992.
Freddie had asked mike moran to work on his second solo album
They met in 86 when Dave clarke asked him to do a track for his musical, he ended up doing two well worth a listen
Time and in my defense
So they did a cover of great pretender also well worth a listen and see his surprise guest?backing singer
Then started the solo
When montsarat got intouch to meet him
He ended up doing an album with her and didnt go back to his
The idol of fredie Mercury os Montserrat Caballé
Even if Freddie had sung the phone book, it would have been awesome but Montsy was great too.
Both super talented