Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona LIVE: My Thoughts!
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Musician reacts to Barcelona performed live at La Nit by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé. This is the first time Jeffrey Hack Music watches Freddie Mercury's live performance and is stunned with the final show.
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I am brought to tears every time I watch this. I am 45 and I think everyone in the UK of my age knows this song, but it's only when you re-watch it that you appreciate its beauty and their beauty.
Montserrat welcomed Freddie to the world of opera and said he was part of their world. Absolutely phenomenal vocals from both!!
The intro alone to this performance by itself was epic....the performance was historical and will be with us for the next 500 years. This was all done at the end of Freddie's life and what a great gift he gave us for all time. I have seen this 50 times or more, and still, if you can watch this without being moved to tears, you are a better man than I am. I don't know which moves me more this or How can I go on with Freddie and Montserrat. This should be used as the absolute standard of epic excellence everywhere.
Your eyes said everything about your reaction. Montserrat was Freddie's favorite opera singer, and he loved opera! The love and respect between these two lovers of music just shine forth in this song. Montserrat wanted a song about her home city, and it was scheduled to host the 1992 Olympics. Mike Moran wrote this with Freddie and their creation of a song that featured both singers and their amazing skills in each of their areas is pure genius.
I think the Barcelona album is Freddie ´s finest work, every song is a gem here. Freddie and Montsy loved and respected each other, great chemistry on the stage
I agree! Their chemistry was unforgettable and I absolutely LOVED the choral background harmonies. They added so much heart and soul into the performance.
It was a dream for Freddie to sing with Montsy. You should check out his “Exercises in Free Love”. where he is singing her part as he pitched his vision to her. The duo did a whole album together. By the way Barcelona was written with the 1992 Olympics in mind and was sung at the opening ceremony. Montsy was very saddened when Freddie fold her he would not be there to sing it with her. Love your reactions :-)
Freddie wrote this song to hopefully be accepted by the IOC as the official song of the Barcelona Olympic Games.
Mind-blowing, right?
I just love the hole Barcelona album, and joining those two amazing artists was something made in heaven. They were meant to sing together, and knock out frontiers between genres of music. Now, can you say that rock & opera don't belong together? Before this no one believed it could ever be possible, but after others went the same way, although firstly saying they were crazy, and it would never work...yeah, sure...
Freddie and Montserrat (Montsy as Freddie lovingly called her), a pair made in heaven. R.I.P. for both
If you liked this one, try The Golden Boy, from the same Barcelona album, the lyrics are a masterpiece, and the performances out of this world.
Yeah their story is incredible and it's sad to hear about Freddie's passing before their special performance. I'll definitely be sure to check out that song :)
The golden boy is a fantastic song, well worth a listen
As I understand Freddie Mercury, first saw the legendary Montserrat Caballe in Covent Garden Opera House in London, when he went to see Luciano Pavarotti perform. She was the lead female role and when she sang her first notes, Freddie was overwhlemed. There is an excellent interview with "La Superba" as her Italian fans called her, here on CZcams, giving the entire background. So the story goes Freddie actually composed the amazing anthem "BARCELONA" in honour of her being born and living there, all her life. There's was a true, if cerebral "love match", their combined love of music bound them together in a symbiotic, deep friendship .
The duet was selected and became the central theme of the city of Barcelona's successful bid to host the Summer Olympics in 1992, It was hoped that they would perform the monumental duet at the opening ceremony, but tragically the fates decreed otherwise. Many still feel that the opening ceremony was however the best ever..Montserrat Caballe never sung the piece again, preferring to keep it as a lasting tribute to her collaborator and dear friend, whom she cherished until her own sad demise in 2018...
Freddie wrote this song about his first meeting with Montserrat. There are tons of CZcams videos and books written about their first meeting, and how their album came together. After Freddie's death, this song was picked to present at the Barcelona Olympics.
they are in the Montjuic fountain and the logo of Barcelona 92 is present al the time behind. It was the Barcelona 92 song until Freddie died.
It's an amazing combination... the emotional charge is undeniable! Freddie wanted to do this for a long time...
The short documentary on how they met, their friendship, them writing this together and how this performance came about is ALMOST as beautiful as this EXPERIENCE ❤
This is one of the most iconic performances that I remember from the run-up to the Olympics in Barcelona in 1992. Sadly, Freddie did not live to perform at the opening ceremony. He died a year earlier from complications of AIDS. In those awful days, we lost so so many amazing artists and creatives to the AIDS pandemic.. Greatest part of reaction is the factual expressions. You're were priceless and were a subtle critique of the whole show without needing any words!! Well done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the reaction 😄 Sometimes it's hard to express how I feel about their performances because words cannot simply express it sometimes 😂
The golden boy..and..How can I go on..of them!!!
YESSSS
Will be working on it! 😄
I love this song! Their vocals aren’t actually live - Freddie ALWAYS sang live and absolutely hated lip syncing, but he was already ill here and had stopped touring because of his health; he didn’t quite have the energy to perform live anymore. It’s incredible how he still sounded so strong and full of life; his voice had only gotten better and clearer after he quit smoking and drinking (well, mostly lol) to stay healthier. Montserrat was an incredibly famous Spanish opera singer, and the first time Freddie saw her perform on stage he was incredibly moved and said he has found the best voice in the world. Somehow Montserrat heard about this after an interview Freddie did, and - even though she didn’t even know who he was - her team contacted his to meet up. Freddie was so nervous to meet her and thought she wouldn’t like him, but they stayed up all night together singing at the piano and formed a really close connection. Freddie thought she may want to do one song, but she asked him to write an entire 10-song album, which he did. It started with this, a song about her home city of Barcelona and also the site is the ‘92 Olympics, which it was used for. Freddie told Montserrat that he wouldn’t be around to see those Olympic Games - he said he felt he owed it to her to tell her his AIDS diagnosis, but she said he didn’t owe her anything. They stayed close friends for the rest of his life and really loved each other. She passed away more recently.
As for Michael Jackson, they DID sing together! They never quite finished a song, though. There’s one you can find - State of Shock - a version of which was released with Mick Jagger instead of Freddie back in the 80s, as their schedules made it hard to return to the studio together. Freddie talked about how their were no hard feelings about this in an interview and how friendships were more important than songs for him, but the version he had worked on was remastered recently and is now available on CZcams. There’s also There Must Be More to Life Than This, which I believe they recorded separately and combined, but I may be wrong. It’s not fully polished, but it’s beautiful. Freddie has called him and Michael friends, and Michael came to tons of Queen shows and sat in the back, especially in the 70s. Freddie also used to wear one glove sometimes back in those days. 😉 Michael was also the one who convinced Queen to release Another One Bites the Dust when he first heard it - the band weren’t sure about it! It came out before Billie Jean (one of my favorite songs) and there is definitely some similarities in the beat. He and Freddie had some difficulties in the studio in the 80s, though - Michael once brought his pet llama, and Freddie refused to sing with it there as such a distraction 😂
Who wants to live forever, Kind of Magic - both Wembley 1986 please 🙏
For sure! Thanks for the suggestion Martin 😁
He wrote this as a tribute to their first meeting. A wonderful collaboration & great achievement.
My favourite moment is that very loving look they exchange at the very end of the performance. Mutual respect and adoration. They both knew they had been great!
Just remember Freddie also wrote this song too - just for her because of his love and respect for her.
Freddie's work with Mike Moran on the Barcelona songs & album was proof he could not only sing any genre, he could compose for any genre. I read somewhere that Freddie's assistant said one of the only regrets he heard Freddie express in his last days was that he still had so much music inside of him. And now I'm sad again... Thank you for another Queen reaction!
Freddie and Michael did actually record a few tracks together, the better known of the recordings being 'There Must be More to Life Than This'.
I almost teared up when you crossed your hands up on your chest. I have that reaction every time I watch it... Now: Golden Boy, and How Can I go On... same pair, same album.
I'm glad you enjoyed my reaction! Thanks for sharing your experience watching the video 😁
Freddy and Monserrat caballet the BEST singers ever ❤️❤️
Especially their chemistry!
Like others have said, Exercises In Love, is a must. Proof that Freddie could sing anything! His voice an range is amazing!
I'll definitely be working on that reaction 😄
You pointed out something I have always loved about Freddie. He can sing any style. That is why so many people have trouble doing his songs. Cause trying to do a Freddie rock/metal voice is way different than the Freddie upper register ballad stuff.
Hey my friend. MICHAEL JACKSON and FREDDIE MERCURY did some songs. They did 3 songs but there are only 2 that you can hear. They are called IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS. and STATE OF SHOCK. Go check them out. Thank you for doing QUEEN videos. Great reaction my friend. Take care and have a good day. Your friend, QUEEN BEE.
It would be too good NOT to be true if they hadn't done a collaboration! I'll definitely be sure to check out those songs. Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you're enjoying the Queen reactions!
State of Shock was finished with Mick Jagger because of scheduling issues.
This why i say Freddie is a gift from God
Haha right?! There are a few singers and performers that can execute talent like him.
As was Montse. This was his most successful work outside of queen. It was so, largely due to her magnificence.
please! the really star in this preformance is the one and only montserrat caballé, for freddy was a really honor to sing with her. SHE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SOPRANOS OF ALL TIMES. thank you.
Yes, she also put on a remarkable performance! Very talented singer!
I so wish Freddie didn't pass before he played at the 92 olympics, which these two wrote to perform there. Sadly Freddie passed in 1991. She sang this at the event while Freddie sang with her via a giant screen! I'm so glad he was recognized that day singing Barcelona!
So emotional. My eyes are full of tears. This will be a timeless, ageless and forever enduring piece if work. These two live in my heart.
Olimpiadas de Barcelona. Por mucho que hayan pasado los años, este fue un momento inolvidable.
I was there when I was a 4 years old boy.. It was incredible! Is so emotional when I listen it again.. It's so magical listening two genius singing about the land I was born. love your reaction! You're so nice and smart. Kisses from Barcelona, Spain!
This is a pure magic
🤯🤯🤯🤯 RIGHT? The backstory of how Freddie & Montsy got together for the Barcelona album is a true love story!! It’s a “must read” for you!! Montsy (Freddie’s nickname for Montserrat) was a soprano opera superstar. Her hometown is Barcelona! The song was used for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. But sadly Freddie was unable to perform the song during the opening ceremonies cuz of his passing in 1991. Montsy performed it alone! ☹️ She and Freddie loved each other & had a true musical love affair! There’s a video of her talking about how they met! She passed away a few years ago RIP. You’ve got to check out THE GOLDEN BOY. It’s a mix of opera & gospel. We miss Freddie & I can only imagine what beautiful things he had yet to do!! 💗💗
Right? So many great stories about Freddie Mercury and his amazing talents. It's a shame he had to pass away so quickly.. I'll be sure to look over that song and provide a video reaction 😊
Yesss Freddie!
I could listen to this song 1000 times and still not be tired of him..i know the song for when i was a little kid and still is my 💙 . I want to listen with BIIIG BIIG BIIG SPEAKERS ..💙💙
The best rock star Freddie
The best opera singer Montserrat
The best song
The best place with the fountain and the museum
And the best city in the world, Barcelona!
Never enough words to describe this experience. What a love song.
Right? I couldn't agree more!
Backstory is stunning...their friendship was amazing...you have no idea young gun....
So beautiful 😻 thank you! I could listen to Freddie and Caballe all day. Amazing he wrote the whole album Barcelona for them both!
This was such a beautiful song and performance!
Freddie Mercury, artistically trained; Montserrat Caballe' Opera Diva; both music lovers from the core. So we have this gift as long as civilisation endures, for sure. Thanks for this! Yes, there is a collaboration between Freddie and MJ. I'm sure you've been informed. Enjoy!
What a wonderful Song, and their voices are so perfekt!
Montserrat and Freddie's collaborations are out of this world! I get the same chills every time I hear them. Make sure you check out their other performances/songs!
Please. Please! You simply have to listen to Freddie’s Exercises in Free Love. It was a demo tape he did for Montserrat, and what convinced her they should do an album together. It will amaze you
I'll be sure to look into that! I'm sure it's amazing!
@@JeffreyHackReacts Yes please react to Exercises in Free Love, can't wait!
Oh and I would love if you react to 39 from Queen
Freddie wrote this song, music arrangements, the whole album is fantastic. Ensueno is magnificent and also Exercises in Free Love which was the demo, is all Freddie's falsetto. Great reaction.
How Can I Go On is another great song done by this dynamic duo🎉
they made an album called "Barcelona" They thoroughly enjoyed singing together. Freddie told he two years before his death hjat he would not make it to sing at the opening ceremony pf the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
How can I go On is very wonderful too
They created this song and was meant to be at the Olympics 1992, sadly Freddie passed before then. Freddie’s face sang from a giant screen while ,. She sang alongwith him on the jumbo tron. Freddie and this wonderful woman had a loving professional and a friendship of each respected the other for the opportunity to leave beautiful pieces
Hola Jeffrey, I´m 58 y.o., I was there listening and watching it live. Impossible to describe, this video is pretty good but nothing to do if compares with staying right there. Remembering those days in Spain, Barcelona it has make. me cry. Thanks so much for reacting this. Un abrazo desde Barcelona
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Il mio cantante preferito da sempre.....il migliore di tutti i tempi....freddie😏😏
So Emotional! The tears are non stop.
She was as thrilled as Freddie ❤️❤️
Jeffrey, it was wonderful watching this amazing duo with you. Anyone with a beating heart would appreciate this performance.
You know Barcelona ?
Its the 1992 olympic city in Spain.
And where Monserat was born so very special to her...written by Freddie for her...
Actually Freddie and Mike created a few song that never came out because of personal issues, but a couple years ago a song called "there must be more to life than this" in which they sing so beautifully 😳😳
...I Absolutely Loved Your Reaction To This Masterpiece Performance & I'm In Complete Agreement With All You Had To Say..."Freddie Mercury Is Without Doubt The Greatest Singer/Performer/Showman Of This Century In My Opinion Easily!! The Ultimate Legend Of Legends! Respect Rach UK x
Thank you so much for your feedback 😁
If you really want your mind blown, you should react to "Exercises In Free Love." You'll hear Freddie sing opera. This song was recorded for the '92 summer Olympics held in Barcelona. Freddie knew that he would pass before then so they had to pre record this performance. 😥 You should also react to "How Can I Go On." It's another collaboration between the two of them. It's such a beautiful song, one of my favorites. Yes, MJ and Freddie did record a couple of songs together. One of them is called "There Must Be More To Life Than This." That's a beautiful song as well. 😉
Thank you for confirmation Freddie and Michael's collaboration! I'll be sure to do a video reaction on that!
@@JeffreyHackReacts and “state of Shock” released with Mick Jagger but the original with Freddie and MJ is also on youtube
It’s breathtaking, isn’t it?🤩
This songs makes me cry every time i heard it.
Sprains GREATEST Opera singer.
Freddie & Mike Moran wrote the album❤ Barcelona is a city in Spain.
I Love Freddie Mercury So Much!!!! ❤️
this is where Opera and Rock blend in to sublime magic the whole album is one to listen to
Blows your mind doesn't it. very beautiful they complement each other very well.
That they do!
Fred wrote this for the Barcelona olympics but sadly passed away before the olympics started. Montserrat c comes from Barcelona and Fred wanted to sing with her after hearing her in concert and was blown away by her.
Loved how drawn into this you were! Freddie & Montsy were fabulous and Freddie was incredibly versatile.
Thank you! It was an amazing performance to watch.
"State of Shock" is a 1984 single by the Jacksons featuring frontman Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. "State of Shock" charted at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 4 on the Billboard soul singles charts, and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The track was originally sung with Freddie Mercury as a duet with Jackson,[3] and was later slated for the Thriller album; however, due to differing time schedules, Jackson ended up recording it with his brothers and Jagger. You can find the Mercury and Michael raw version.
Everyone gets the chills.
Brilliant reaction from you - great to see you enjoy this incredible performance from two beautiful singers.
Yessss! M.J AND FREDDY HAVE A SONG .." THERE MUST BE MORE TO LIVE THEN THIS " the name of the song ..is in the album " Bad" ..🥰🥰🇷🇴👏👏
From barcelona great song thanks you freddie ❤️montserrat
Normally I don't listen to opera but it's Freddie Mercury. Omg I love her voice and how she sounds with Freddie. I have seen this many times and I still get goosebumps
I tear up every time I hear this
It's hard to NOT cry while watching the performance.
I have the same reaction you had, but every time I hear them sing this song.
There must be more to life than this/State of shock : MJ and FREDDIE MERCURY ❤️👑
Excelente dúo !!!!! Cómo se te extraña FREDY!!!!
Oh man, Montsy always make me cry =')
We get that reaction a lot from people who are new to Freddie
Yo soy de Barcelona y me acuerdo que fue todo un acontecimiento está canción, un recuerdo maravilloso y todo un himno en las olimpiadas
We all had the same tingly reaction when we first heard this 🤯
Absolutely insane!
They had a great love and respect for each other can you just imagine them now singing in heaven ❤️
That sounds very beautiful!
Es la ceremonia de apertura de los jj oo de Barcelona en el año 92. Saludos desde España 🇪🇸
Per sempre més!!! From Barcelona.😭♥️💔
I get chills aswell, but,every time I hear this and such an incredible video
Great reaction, loved it!!!! Beautiful song & album. You should listen to it, you will love it. Freddie was unique, there can only be one!!!!
I couldn't agree more! Thanks for your feedback and watching the video 😄
This was the third video of yours that I've watched , I know every Queen & Freddie solo material so I don't have to watch the video again , I've been glued watching your expression, I'm so glad you are discovering just like I did way back in 74 . 😁
Great reaction.
Next The Golden Boy &
How Can I Go On plsss....
Thanks Grace! I'll be sure to react to those performances.
Boy you can tell Freddie wrote this song and the music.
The performance is spectacular, but it brings me so close to tears that he didn't survive to experience the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, which this song was the the theme for.
What I would give to be there. Some years later BCN still had a light show going on with the song in the same place.
By the way this song was used for the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona
Chills the man was phenomenal as duets go it's the best I've heard.
Brilliant
Awesome reaction
Thanks
they actually made a record together titled Barcelona. when this was released in 87-88 Freddy told Montserrat that he would not be around to sing it at the opening ceremonies of the 92 Summer Olympics. I think she's one of the only people Freddy told this to. sadly he died in 91 but they did the song on video at the opening ceremonies. Montserrat is from Barcelona
Beautiful story ❤
This is just pure perfection ❤️
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This was the genesis of a new genre. An actual whole new genre. Pavarotti slammed it and ate his own words soon after. Im sure u know by now there is a freddie and michael Jackson song out there.
Yes actually! I believe I reacted to it on this channel. It's in the Queen playlist somewhere 😄
LOVED LOVED LOVED your reaction dude. And this song is perfection.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😄
Kind of breath taking isn't it ? I know the term has been banded about over the years , and many times undeservedly, but Freddie and Queen truly were deserving of the title Genius ! They were to Rock/Pop culture what Mozart was to classical. Freddie and Michael did create a few songs " There must be more to Life than this" There are a few mixes of it on CZcams the one I think is really good is " Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson- There must be more to life than this (Video Clip) Golden duet "
Beautiful
It was a beautiful performance
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