FREDDIE MERCURY & MONTSERRAT CABALLE The Fallen Priest BARCELONA | REACTION

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

A trained opera diva and a self-taught vocalist sounded doggone great together. Plus that music - & your explanation of the 'colors' was wonderful! I hear your excitement. Thank you so much.

[@JohnnyLaps]

This is cool, different from the others but showcasing Freddie's incredible high register.He stays right with her , agree Justin?your explanation was spot on!Brian often said Freddie wrote in obscure chords, suspended chords,Inverted too which was torture for a Rock guitarist but he said the sound was immaculate.his writing style is as you said theatrical and big,always a suprise coming

[@peaceofiona9198]

You're right with tape at the end of the song. Freddie just didn't want to sing to the same backing track as earlier in the song so he brought in the idea singing that part to the tape played backwards

[@peaceofiona9198]

Another interesting use of this trick is The Waterboys - Something That Is Gone with sax solo played backwards.

[@guygibson1196]

Thanks again . I learnt something new today. Nice to get your take on it

[@wordsleydave]

Great reaction Justin, as per usual. I will ask this question to anyone (that put's Freddie Mercury out there on another level) .. Which other Rock singer could you imagine or get away with doing an album like this?

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

This song is one of my favourites, but the demo (the later version) is mind blowing, you should listen to it once. Mike Moran is a brilliant pianist, Freddie was blown away from his play.

[@ChrisConey-e7k]

Typically understated track from Freddie🤣. Great stuff. Love listening to the informed thoughts of an actual musician. Thanks Justin.

[@rattdoggsgaming]

Now that you heard this I think you should listen to Freddie’s demo of this song. Rachaminov’s Revenge. Freddie sings both parts. Amazing!!!

[@PT9546]

Great reaction! Nice to hear your musical expertise in regards to this recording!

[@deboraclark5791]

The music in this depicts a war of the soul of the priest who loves this woman but as a man of God he feels he has lost his soul, so powerful and the lyrics depict everything the music is stating. A whole Opera story could be made around this track. Great reaction

[@dianecourtney2724]

Cool when you pulled out your bass and showed exactly why and how this song is unique ! ( their circle is as big as it can be… they’re using all the notes!! 😂✌🏼)

[@donnelson6694]

Nice music.

[@danarchuleta1154]

Side note...Beato just did a Spotify top 10 critique during which he played a tune by Sabrina Carpenter, "Please, Please, Please, that had a key change. Rick noted that there hasn't been a #1 song (pop chart, I assume) with a key change since 09'!

[@betseyclark2832]

Love Rick Beato. Great interview with Brian May on his "What Makes This Song Great" video on Bohemian Rhapsody. Much ado about chords and key changes there.

[@debramoore7513]

The Fallen Priest has always surprised me in a good way!! Again, lyrics by Sir Tim Rice. Love Elaine Paige, would’ve been cool for her to do Queen covers! 👑 🌟💫✨

[@LMTino]

That was some dizzying note chord minor major color talk! Rather hypnotic. Bold tune.

[@betseyclark2832]

It's interesting that you seemed to like this one, the most opera-like number on the album. The explanation of the use of chords to create color was also interesting. But not one word about the voices. That would have also been interesting to an audience of Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe fans. Just a bit of friendly criticism.

[@i8granola]

Can you show and example of when the cord changes dont work? Like two colors that should mot be next to eachother. This question is coming from someone who does not play a instrument but wishes she could.