Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona (Live at La Nit, 1988 Remastered) REACTION

[@jennywren7822]

She was the best opera singer in the world, even then when she was getting on a bit 😊 Freddie wrote this for both voices and made a MASTERPIECE. They were both going to sing it at the 1992 Olympics, but Freddie died in 91...

[@sandramonaghan3130]

One of the worlds famous opera singers with he king of rock couldn't get any better

[@jasonsmart3482]

Spain and the United Kingdom in harmony - as it should be. So so much respect for Montserrat she was just a classy lady and I just hope her and Freddie are feeling the vibe in heaven

[@gailgreet-wheeler933]

They had the most beautiful love and respect for each other now both in heaven I expect they are now conducting the angels 😇 ❤️

[@ladykaycey]

Montserrat Caballè was a world class soprano opera singer who sadly passed away a few years ago. Opera was Freddie's passion and he made an album with Montserrat who was born in Barcelona, Spain. The song was a hit in the mid 80s. Freddie passed away in 1991 but a recording of the performance was part of the opening ceremony of the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992. The song was re-released and was an even bigger hit 2nd time round. I've always loved it ❤ Freddie was a musical genius.

[@Dan-B]

You can really see their relationship in their performances, they truly adored one another. This song in particular, if I’m remembering correctly, Freddie wrote about the first time they met.

[@roosterb78]

love this performance, when a rock voice meets an opera voice! just shows u how versatile Freddy was.

[@PNEKarl]

So true!

[@bxkid7]

nicely put rooster!

[@bigvanvader8365]

This collab is the universe in perfect harmony. Love Montsy, she was one of the best.

[@santangelogaia19]

Freddie best voice in music history and for sure the greatest in the world of rock music... Montsy one of the greatests opera singers... Second only to Callas 😍🥰🥰

[@celine4evauk]

I remember this back in 92. Hearing Freddie's voice so loud and powerful a few after he died. This was the song of the summer! And now even more poignant now Montserrat has gone too. Brilliant song by two of the best voices.

[@aaronmcghee2286]

If you go see the Fountains of Montjuic in Barcelona where this was preformed, they have a display of the Fountains changing colour and turning on and off to music, ending with this song and fireworks. It's pretty cool.

[@bxkid7]

that sounds pretty darn epic. i was getting such good vibes from the performance and everything surrounding them

[@nadiablack4797]

Both of them absolutely Fabulous

[@PHDarren]

Pronunciation 10/10

[@marciaeliasen4708]

Montserrat (you really did one of the better jobs pronouncing her name) died in 2018 and was one of the great opera divas. She is known as La Superba and Freddie was once quoted as saying, "I love music and she is the music". Loved your description of 'magical', by the way.

[@bxkid7]

gracias! thank you for this lovely comment :)

[@dawnhauton7543]

That has got to be the greatest Freddie collaboration song EVER!!!!!!!

[@JohnHazelwood58]

As all infos are already given! Just for you to know: They both recorded a whole album together, not only that one song! My favourite on the album is "The Golden Boy" ... check that out!

[@carmenalmiron6825]

.what a master piece!!!🤩..solo Freddie tan completo y vérsatil...still loving u💞

[@HelenaDax]

She was #1 to lots of people in the world of the opera. They became friends very quickly and they loved working together'. They respected each other greatly.

[@Sara_Kane]

This is taken from Freddie's last ever performance on stage. At this point in time, Queen had stopped playing live due to Freddie's illness. "Barcelona" is an awesome song, and Freddie's voice worked so well with Montserrat's, showing what a truly great singer he was. I never fail to get goosebumps as this song reaches it's conclusion. It's very powerful stuff. Thank you for reacting to this, it's so appreciated.

[@PNEKarl]

Nice one Sara. So true. I get the goosebumps too.

[@lisaargyrou1488]

Wow 🥰 beautiful Freddie ❤️ liked already subscribed 😁❤️ Freddie and Montserrat caballe 🤩

[@peterlbaldwin511]

Difficult to remember that this piece is actually 37 years old now, yet every bit as stirring and monumental as when first performed. An unlikely pairing it is true, between perhaps the great rock singer of the age and for many, one of the greatest Operatic "Diva's"(I use the term in it's purest sense) of all time. Yet, the chemistry, the magic between them is undeniable and the result is an immortal "anthem". It is quite true what Freddie once said to "Montsy"..."Music has No Age....!". Thank God for the technology that allows this masterpiece to still be enjoyed, acclaimed, long after each of these amazing performers have sadly passed away...."VIVA BARCELONA" !!!

[@judyhausler7057]

Montserrat is an opera diva! Freddy was worried that he was going to be over the top but she's every bit as grand a personality as he is. They became very dear friends.

[@classicrocklady6288]

Grat reaction to two incredible talents!

[@slwelsby]

One of the better reactors on KZbin, keep exploring fella.

[@bxkid7]

thank you so much fam! loving it fam thanks for the support

[@achloist]

SLW His Still Game series was superb. I can’t wait until he sees the last one. You’re right though, one of the best on KZbin.

[@scottirvine121]

Agreed, came across many and this fella is one of my favourites

[@bxkid7]

@@scottirvine121 thank you scott!!

[@dtwolfe63]

Pronunciation was near perfection!

[@bxkid7]

Def not my strength hehe

[@bjspranger]

The Olympics were in 1992. They knew Freddie wasn't going to be around then. You pronounced Montserrats name very well. Her friends call me her "Monsie." She and Freddie loved each ou ther. Montserrat was VERY FAMOUS! She sang with all the big opera names. Freddie heard her on a ccx record and she e Had to meet her. He wrote all the songs they sang together. It was quite a meeting. I'm sure you have watched it on youtube. I love have watched all their performances many many times and I still get goosebumps. Excellent! Thank you for posting this. I adore anything Freddie did.

[@dreadpiratexx]

This is the first review of this song that someone actually got her name right!!!! Instant sub! You rock this was excellent.

[@bxkid7]

thanks so much! beautiful performance. amazing amazing voices!

[@seeteasea5497]

That’s one of those performances that get you right in the feels

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Love their dynamic. Montsy & Freddie both look at each other with such affection in their expressions. Don't yell at me, but I actually prefer Freddie's BARCELONA album to his Mr. Bad Guy album. In my humble opinion, I think he produced better quality song lyrics in it than in the other solo project.

[@nadiablack4797]

The Italians called her " the perfect one "

[@sandrabutler8483]

Freddie wrote the whole album for himself and Montserrat,this was 88 but they used it for the Olympics in 92 unfortunately Freddie didn't live long enough to hear it in 92,he loved Opera and Ballet and couldn't see why different types of music and dance couldn't mix,he took his work seriously but had fun and wanted everyone too be included and have fun

[@nyima04011]

Mike Moran co-wrote with Freddie, and actually 2 others contributed some lyrics.

[@sandrabutler8483]

@@nyima04011 yes I know they did,but I didn't want to overload with too much information for someone who's new to Queen

[@DanRyzESPUK]

This song was made in 1987, when Barcelona was designated as next Olympics for 1992. Freddy Mercury and Montserrat Caballet sang it together. It was meant for him to si g it together in the Olympic open ceremony in 1992, but Freddy couldn't make it. Montserrat is an opera singer and a true institution in the field. It was Freddy who approached her to do this since Freddy loved opera (seeing those vibes from Bohemian Rhapsody).

[@andrewjohnston4127]

That was epic 😀

[@bxkid7]

it was and your epic 2 :P

[@PNEKarl]

Nice one Kid. This performance always gives me the goosebumps. Freddie and Montserrat were a privilege to experience. Lovely. Thank you for sharing. This was the theme tune for the 1988 Olympics. (RIP Freddie. RIP Montserret)

[@Red-ur4sp]

Beautiful performance, and a great reaction video as usual,

[@westsideeasy3241]

5:35 got you bro.. nice reactions

[@baitololaieta1092]

Mucha nostalgia! Precioso momento que atesoro en mi memoria. Saludos al Mundo desde BARCELONA!!!

[@IraRatry]

do you realise, that they sing without mic, even backsingers sing into mic ))))) super powerful singers that 2

[@marvalstith2749]

Great pronunciation! I've seen this hundreds of times, it seems. Loved your reaction from beginning to end. Yes, two singers validated to be at the top of his/her different 'game', giving us a spectacular collaboration of opera and rock or pop, even gospel. Thanks so much for the wonderful attention.

[@bxkid7]

hiya marva, thank you so much for watching. truly appreciated. was indeed such a beautiful performance. i will admit i have never listened to opera before in a performance but she slayed it and absolutely was wonderful and freddie as well just epic!

[@loumar8277]

Please react to The Golden boy and How can i go on of them!

[@dafergy]

Great stuff.

[@readmylisp]

Some show !

[@robsryan]

"One of the foremost opera singers of the second half of the 20th century, Ms. Caballé was an enduring, vibrant international presence, appearing at the Metropolitan Opera, with which she sang 98 times; Covent Garden; La Scala, and elsewhere, as well as at the opening ceremony of the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. " Featured here is her historic performance of Barcelona with Freddie Mercury. This was shot live in 1988, celebrating when the city of Barcelona was granted the honor of hosting the 1992 Olympic Games, hence the confusion with the dates. www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/obituaries/montserrat-caballe-dead.html

[@bchainz]

To answer your question “how popular is that lady?” I’m a student of Bel Canto (opera singing) and everyone including my teacher refers to Maria Callas as the “Queen of Sopranos” HOWEVER my teacher refers to Montserrat Caballe as the “Champagne of Sopranos” Her voice had a silk elegance to it in the entire range, and her breath capacity and control is the envy of female and male singers alike. As a male tenor I still study her breath technique. In opera its one thing to have a big booming voice, but to color it in a way that is silk and legato (tied together) and fundamentally beautiful; in that category Montserrat rules that category from beyond her grave Buon Anima (rest her soul) You can also look at it like this: If you and a thousand other singers who received the exact same training and are all accomplished, and are singing the same song with the same notes, all doing it exceptionally well... ask yourself how do I color my voice to make it even more beautiful? That’s what Montserrat did, she made her delivery even more beautiful, it was already beautiful and other Sopranos performed it with great beauty, but Montserrat still managed to exceed even herself. She’s my favorite Soprano of all time

[@alistairkelton7504]

Should have a listen to the proclaimers sunshine on leith.

[@dafergy]

Definitely. Best football anthem ever and I’m a bluenose.

[@achloist]

Aye, by the hibs fans. Truly amazing.

[@scottirvine121]

Yaaaaaaaaaaas the live version

[@marablemorgan8292]

Only Freddie could go from rock to opera... he wrote that for Montserrat.

[@craigski4677]

You should react to Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun Dorm (the 3 tenors live in concert 1994). Even if you don't like opera it is goosebump material

[@Sara_Kane]

That song was the first to make me realise how great opera could be. It was a huge hit over here in 1990, due to it being used as the theme music for the BBC's Italia '90 coverage. I second your recommendation Craig, I'd love to see bxkid reacting to it too.

[@PNEKarl]

Italia 1990 was classic. I can still hear the theme music from the football. In fact it still makes me cry. Why can't we have days like that again?

[@Sara_Kane]

@@PNEKarl I used to hate football before Italia '90, but became a fan of it due to this World Cup. It was a special tournament all right, and very fitting for it to have such amazing theme music. I only wish the final itself wasn't so awful. lol

[@PNEKarl]

@@Sara_Kane Enjoy the memories kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKLdq2p4bLtlf6c

[@Sara_Kane]

@@PNEKarl Seeing that intro never fails to make me feel emotional. It tugs on the heartstrings and no mistake. lol

In fact you've been one of the best pronouncers for Montserrat Caballé I've seen tonight (should sound like cah-bah-YEAH)... She was one of the best opera sopranos of all times. Freddy was fan of her as he loved opera... so the co-operation was inevitable... this song was intended to be the Barcelona'92 Olympic Games' anthem...but Freddie died in 91, so it couldn't be performed live at the opening ceremony... only the video was played :(

[@katherinesimmons7433]

Please react to Ireland Eurovision interval act, Riverdance. Such a beautiful performance

[@Lost_scotsman]

Great video. I think some of the best performances are this sort of thing. Like where rock band meets live orchestra. Really feel the passion in the performance.

[@bxkid7]

couldn't agree more fam. it was def something im not used. this is my first ever experience listening to a bit of opera and it flowed well together i felt. thanks bro for hanging and the support much love bro!

[@PNEKarl]

Nice one Kid, I just love this channel. It's great that you're exploring UK stuff. Keep it coming. I'm watching!

[@bxkid7]

thank you karl means a lot. trying new things! enjoying every step of the way

[@PNEKarl]

@@bxkid7 You just had to be there in the day. Freddie ruled! I miss him :-(

[@darrenjones5885]

Montserrat Caballé adored Freddie. She said he opened a new world to her. As an opera singer she’d never been involved in writing songs but Freddie changed that. She talked about it in Alfie Boe’s documentary Freddie Mercury Saved My Life. Boe was a student at the Royal Opera House, penniless and sleeping in a park, when he got a job to record some Queen songs. The documentary is Boe digging into why his technically perfect renditions sound like garbage when compared to Freddie letting rip.

[@seeteasea5497]

Dude, Disney is the best place on earth NO CONTEST! Seeing as you are enjoying Scottish comedy, you NEED to check out “Two Doors Down” it is the best Scottish comedy out there at the moment, it has Elaine C Smith from Rab C in it and it is phenomenal!

[@leighpilkington11]

Written by Freddie

[@nyima04011]

And Mike Moran

[@spacemonkey4811]

You got the pronunciation of her name fairly spot on. Sadly all of their 'live' performances were lip synced. All of their songs were recorded with the instruments being a synthesiser, this was only sorted a few years back with the vocals being put to proper instrument backing. The reworked version does sound a lot better. This is a good place to start though.

[@karenj3611]

Definitely check out The Golden boy, next level stuff

[@kitheskethharvey3576]

how popular was that lady? only one of the three greatest operatic sopranos of her century. but i'm so glad she reached you. she wanted that. really, opera is about the same stuff. don't be put off by the snobbery. opera doesn't deserve the BS that surrounds it. check it out.

[@antonybrent6232]

😮😮😮

[@alfie2601]

Have Americans heard of chas and Dave or is it only brits that’s know the duo

[@therutlandwulf2810]

Mmmmm....Freddy tried to go it alone but failed badly that's why Queen took him back, with out Freddy there's no Queen.

[@JaneRtn]

Nah... Freddie never left the band... I am assuming you got this misinformation from the less than accurate film “Bohemian Rhapsody”. It frustrates me that despite Freddie having successful solo albums unlike other members of the band who also took time to do their own thing .. the film seemed to imply something else! The film also said he told the band about his illness before live aid .... complete rubbish ... he wasn’t diagnosed until 1987 ie two years AFTER live aid. Anyway just thought you might like to have those facts and if you listen to any of Miami’s interviews (manager in later years) he said Freddie was the peacemaker or motivator for keeping the more emotionally intense other band members on track. Don’t get me wrong not knocking anyone in the band ... just saying what many Queen fans feel about the film.

[@therutlandwulf2810]

@@JaneRtn didn't now there was film, shows how much I now 🙁

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Freddie never left the band. He recorded music that he couldn't record with Queen. Most of the other members of Queen did solo projects before Freddie. He recorded some more dance tunes, because with Queen as a rock band, their fans didn't like dance music. And he recorded this classical album with Montserrat Caballe, again it was not something you would really combine with rock. This album was actually quite successful, it has sold over 4 million copies.

[@inmafernandez6133]

Se grabó en 1987 para las olimpiadas de 1992. Desgraciadamente Freddy murió en 1991 y no pudieron cantar juntos en la ceremonia de inauguración , a Montserrat le propusieron cantar con otro cantante y ella no aceptó