Opera Singer Reacts to Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona (Live at Ku Club Ibiza)

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@stevewothers4209]

Maybe Queen's crazy little thing called love from their album the game

[@Gant209]

Voiceplays daddy sang bass cover.

[@christophschmedes5975]

Sorry.maggie i do my Exponation in German . Also Das was du gehört hast war der official e Sond Treck zu dem olympia spielen In Barcelona 1986 . MONCERRAT caballe wurde mal gefragt ob sie noch mal so ein Duett mit Freddy Mercury wie Barcelona machen würde ihre ANTWORT Wenn sie mir jemanden zeigen Der Besser ist als Freddy Mercury dann Ja

[@chrisclark7170]

Philip Quast "Stars"

[@pokefrodo]

Caruso by Tommie Christiaan. He also did this song together with Tania Kroes a dutch opera singer

[@ellenbrockman8473]

One interesting fact, is that Monseratt was from Barcelona. She had so much emotion in the song, because she was singing about her home town. There will never be another duet like this. Simply perfection!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@johnm506]

When I watch this I cry as 68 year old man it reduces me to tears because it reminds me so much of what we lost with Freddie’s passing so young. Like Karen Carpenter Freddie a true genius had so much more joy to give us as this collaboration truly shows us apart from Queen which will never be replicated.

[@lakeb4561]

I remember the room going silent when the news broke upon his death But the star that burns twice as bright burns half as long

[@meme-sw1pc]

They are in heaven together singing.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

It is nice to see an opera singer react to this duet. Freddie Mercury was an exceptional composer, he created all of the music, that he sang with Montserrat, he sang all of her parts in falsetto, to work out exactly how it should sound. You should listen to Ensueno - Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe from the Barcelona album. That is the one song where Freddie Mercury takes a more operatic approach. I would love to see an opera singer's opinion on that song. The whole Barcelona album is amazing.

[@ohoura]

I agree with you. I just purchased it and play it continuously. ❤️

[@nyima04011]

Please, let's give Mike Moran the credit he deserves here...Freddie asked his friend Mike to help him write all the duets on the Barcelona album. Tim Rice also collaborated on two songs. Thanks

[@irenaumek3992]

And what a poor ''substitute'' we heard later at the opening ceremony SHAME SHAME!!!!!

[@neilburns8869]

I agree with you it's nice to hear from someone who is a proper opera singer and can obviously lend their perspective to the song because this helps give an idea of just how magnificent and incredible Freddie's ability truely was. Yes, he's done wonderful stuff both with Queen and some solo tracks but obviously this is something that is completely different and it's one thing to be passionate and enjoy opera music but it's a different thing to get up on stage and perform it alongside someone who is already quite well established in the genre but Freddie did so and not only that he did it so well that he doesn't really look out of place. I think that without a doubt Freddie deserves his legendary status but above all he had such unbelievable courage and determination. RIP Freddie Mercury. RIP Monserrat Caballe.

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

@@irenaumek3992 He could not help dying - could he?? - -

[@phillee2814]

This is one of Freddie's true masterpieces, used in the Barcelona Olympic games. I just knew it would blow your mind! Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé found out that they were huge fans of each other, and this song cemented a friendship between them that lasted until Freddie's untimely death. There were a host of entries invited for the official song for the games, but once this was entered, any others were competing for 2nd place, and this became the official theme song for the games that year - and rightfully so. All the parts were written by Freddie, instrumental and vocal.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

This is the period in time (88) when he'd already been diagnosed, but the world didn't know he was dying. He was starting to look very gaunt, and the press were already asking a lot of questions about his health. In any case, this is one of the rare moments in those last few years of his life where he was still sounding good. He wasn't going to make it to the 92 Olympics, and I think he kinda knew it. So he went all in on this, and made some history here. It wasn't long after this that he all but disappeared from the public spotlight.

[@deusifer30]

😭😭😭😭

[@MrMezmerized]

​@@Mr.Ekshin Bringing the spotlight on Barcelona in 1992 was so great. I was there in beautiful Barcelona during the Games. I saw the Montjuic fountain programmed to this song. Quite the spectacle. I witnessed "our" Dutch Ellen van Langen win the Olympic 800m, and met her later that night. It all so very inspiring and the song brings me back to those special days.

[@gorkythe45]

I recommends you to react to the songs both had beeing singuing in " La nit" from Barcelona celebration. Specialy "How can I go on" and "The Golden Boy™

[@gorkythe45]

They represent the voice of the friendship. Only the pure and generous hearted people can have true friends.

[@TheMarrification]

When Freddie first heard her voice sing when he saw her perform in concert, he was jumping up and down on the balcony like an excited kid.

[@benfry3665]

Freddie one of the best singers in the world, a huge personality and this Opera singer commands so much respect and still gives me goosebumps. Amazing

[@shaunryan-izzard8110]

Simply put, this is why Freddie was one of the greatest voices, ever.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Here's a little backstory to this song. - 1987, Freddie was at home since after finding out that he had AIDS, he stopped touring with Queen and he didn't know what to do with himself. Out of the blue he exclaimed "God, I wish I could have gone to see (Legendary opera singer) Luciano Pavarotti!" And his long term boyfriend Jim went "What's keeping you, take a plane to Italy and go watch him!" - And so Freddie began to attend opera performances left and right. But it was when he saw Montserrat Caballé live that he stood up and exclaimed "That's the best voice I ever heard!" He made a few calls to her management and met her. The two got on like a house on fire. - But when the subject of recording an album together came to be, Freddie found out how closed minded the Opera world is, NONE of the symphony orchestras he approached wanted to work with him since he was a lowly pop singer. So, Freddie went "Well, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself!" and recorded almost all of the music himself using synthesizers and samplers.. - Montserrat for her part said that she enjoyed the recording process, Freddie and Jim were perfect English gentlemen and treated her like royalty. But her fellow Opera singers weren't so accepting. Singer Ingrid Bergman condemned Montserrat for having done the album and snidely remarked after hearing about Freddie's death that he "Must have screamed himself to death." - Fast forward to the 2012, Queen's "We will rock you" musical was doing really well and the musical arranger of the show, Stuart Morley, went "Now let's record that album with a PROPER orchestration." and basically re-recorded the entire album using the London Symphony Orchestra, much like how Freddie had intended it to be.

[@refindculture]

Im 54 love music...and this is the BEST song I have ever heard...love, love, love...

[@michelleb3698]

Epic! Montserrat Caballé was simply the coolest. She had the courage to collaborate with a rock vocalist, but she knew he was gifted. A legendary collaboration.

[@taniareads8751]

Love this song, love him, love her, it's just amazing. I listened to it when it came out and have not stopped. Makes me cry that he was taken too soon. So much talent.

[@equalityforall5620]

She totally gets it. Good on you. "perefct collaboration." "They sound great together." Thank you for your explication on this.

[@CrimFerret]

Apparently she refused to ever sing this with anyone else. She did with a couple other songs from the album, but not this one.

[@shannontaylor345]

Freddie wrote the whole Barcelona album for her. He absolutely loved Montserrat and she had total respect and love for Freddie. When she was in England Freddie made sure Montserrat wanted for nothing. She was the one who Freddie told first that he was dying. It broke her when Freddie died and she sang at his funeral

[@drogna3905]

Isn't it just perfection? And see how much Ms Caballe enjoyed this. Wonderful.

[@Pawp6io6jx5i]

Teacher, it's really exciting. It's impossible not to cry.

[@reneejwaters]

The most beautiful duet I have ever heard. I love them both.

[@neilburns8869]

Freddie Mercury was such a special talent and most definitely one of a kind. It's so fitting that this song was used as the theme to the 1992 Olympic Games in the city. It serves as very fitting tribute to such a wonderful and lovely man. A real musical genius. Tribute also to Monserrat Caballe who has also passed away now, but even her daughter still speaks of how warmly her mother enjoyed working with Freddie and his friendship was something that she treasured.

[@colbybenusic5989]

One of the best collaborations I’ve heard in these two completely different genres of music! These two are legendary and they truly made history not just for the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992 but for the rest of the history of earth! Definitely should watch more opera/pop/rock collaborations id love to see your reactions!❤️😁

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[@kendallneason3645]

Freddie wrote this for her, his favorite opera singer. She asked him to write a song about Barcelona. What a genius. What beautiful voices. Perfection to the ears. You can tell they adored each other. Try Freddie Mercury -Exercises in Free Love. Sensational.

[@bobarina]

Freddie really and truly loved her

[@davidbrock2450]

WOW!!!!!!! I always loved Freddie, but this duet blows the roof off! This is now one of my favourite songs of his. 🥰🥰

[@strawberryeyes3496]

No matter how many times I see hear this it always gives me full body chills. It was great to see someone else enjoy it as deeply.

[@coreycrimson960]

Thank you for appreciating this

[@martinconnors5195]

What an epic masterpiece. RIP both Freddie and Montserrat. They met each other in a hotel, and Montserrat wanted Freddie to write a song that embodies the vibe and spirit of her hometown - Barcelona

[@johnsmith-es7zk]

Check out these two with "The Golden Boy" & "How can I go on". Montsy just adored singing with Freddie.

[@GinMae]

Yes! they so loved each other and singing together - these are also my favorites -- I really love how in "how can I go on" Montsy just can't help herself lip-synching while Fred is singing...

[@amstudio8158]

beautiful emotional golden voice 👏👏

[@stefanhueckelheim]

Freddie is not only the one who could sing something, above all he is the genius who could write something like that.

[@shannontaylor345]

Ive always been a Freddie fan and this when it first came out blew my mind. Its my happy song still and im 55.

[@albrechtvdb6016]

I heard and saw it for a hundred times… but it keeps bringing tears to my eyes. Love your professional comments 🥰🍀

[@mariomonasterio9454]

My musical history begun at my 8 years old, first song 'Another one bites the dust', Queen, just imagine... Freddie, we miss you so much!! 🎶🎶🎤🎤🎸🎸

[@maggiereneemusic]

😎

[@trixiebella]

Another one gone too soon. Loved Freddie and Queen.

[@romelnegut2005]

The world was robbed of a great duet singing live at the opening of the Summer Olympic Games due to the untimely passing of Freddie Mercury.

[@nickbietz]

It’s really great watching someone else’s pure joy.

[@russelmurphy4868]

Although Montserrat Caballe got many requests to sing this song with other noted male opera singers, she refused. Her reason was: they weren't Freddie. She felt that he was THE Perfect partner for this duet. I can understand this.

[@vix387]

This is my favourite. I'm with you all the way. It makes me weep everytime. The beauty!!!

[@JD.78]

This is one of the great duet collaborations between two equally talented vocalists delivering a knockout powerhouse performance. Brilliant stuff indeed.

[@EvilAng6911]

I always get chills listening to this. Every single time!

[@samthehikingman9484]

They bring the goosebumps to me everywhere... so beautiful. ❤

[@martinconnors5195]

I've been to Barcelona, it's a magnificent city full of artistic magic. Barcelona is a masterpiece, so vibrant, so colourful

[@roguemerlin1969]

As I think you mentioned, Freddy loved opera and listened to it most of the time.

[@rubyleuty9417]

Freddie wrote the song without her because she was starting in an Opera. He had always loved Opera and the band was on a break. She said she had always been a singer who concentrated on singing perfectly without the emotion. She said Freddie showed her how to express herself with feeling, Barcelona is where she was born. They did play it at the Barcelona Olympics in a hologram because Freddie was already dead by then.

[@rkw2917]

Montserrat was happy to do the songs with Freddie She never repeated the thing with another 'pop' singer

[@gabrielestrohmann6832]

Yes! No matter how often I hear/see this, tears flow down my cheeks. Thanks for your reaction.

[@debramoore7513]

“THIS IS PERFECT” …. Brilliantly declared 😍 I LOVED YOUR REACTION 🍃🌸🍃🍃 👏👏 THE GOLDEN BOY (My favorite)

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@marcruizmr588]

Montserrat Caballé y Freddie Mercury , Grandes !!!! Dios los tenga en su gloria 🙏🙌

[@Joley964]

Favourite singer,favourite city.Freddie 😢❤️‍🔥

[@dave15eddie]

This collaboration shows when human beings, poles apart in their journies through life, get together, and produce the most beautiful

[@blodekont5458]

Freddie is here litterally fanboying..impressed by her pressence, nervous for the singing, deeply respecting, overwhelmed... not afraid to sing for thousands of people, but Montserrat... he adored her, and they became close friends

[@AriaIsara]

Aaaahhh!! 😃🙆‍♀️ I've been a fan of Freddie Mercury since kindergarten, he's my favourite artist. And your reaction will premiere on my birthday 😊👍

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[@draygontaygen677]

Happy Birthday and I hope you have a big smile and a great birthday 😀👍🍻 🎂

[@AriaIsara]

@@maggiereneemusic thank you 😊

[@AriaIsara]

@@draygontaygen677 thank you that's so nice 😊🙏

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Two beautiful, precious humans, giving the performance of a lifetime. Perfection.

[@DovaGeris]

Freddie Mercury...a truly generational talent.

[@garycoates4987]

I swear I'm not crying,, there's something in my eyes,,,

[@55Christer]

Missing. Never forgotten. Freddie Mercury 1946 - 1991. Montserrat Caballé 1933 - 2018

[@andrewarnott6106]

No other song sounds so full of the enjoyment of life as this!

[@picothehuskymalamutepc9222]

It's the best reaction to this duet I've ever seen! You watch and feel by all your heart it's so so beautiful and it's precious because an opera singer knows music well I suggest you to watch the golden boy too stay safe

[@jessgorman7896]

Stunning

[@maggiereneemusic]

It really is! 😊

[@leannenz3543]

I have loved this song since it came out and always gives me chills. What I loved about your reaction is that you made me listen to what the background singers were doing for the first time. Added an additional layer to my enjoyment

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[@MrMjshep]

This makes me so unbelievably happy I have tears

[@mik9124]

Love you , feel you , still miss you , never forget you forever ... at that day his greatest wish comes true .. to sing with her ... where he belongs to , god bless you RIP Freddy + Montserrat Caballé

[@marijomutavdzic9813]

This music is not for us, humans. This music is for Angels

[@AvatarPrimus]

I had 19 years when I heard them together and loved it since that day, even if I couldn´t understand what they were singing back then, their voices are mesmerizing. Hugs from Sonora, México.

[@mariomonasterio9454]

Pure talent, different styles, perfect blending!! Beautiful... 👏👏👏👏 Loved all of your facial expressions!!! Lol 🎫🎫🎫🎟🎟🎟

[@shelleyjackson8793]

This song always gives me chills

[@januzzell8631]

I love this duet so much - though it breaks me a little when he sings 'God Willing we will meet again - some day' - hope that they are enjoying a duet together again

[@jennywren7822]

I've read in a comment that in an interview Montserrat gave, she said it was the happiest she'd ever been after she met Freddie, and she was there for him till the end....

[@shannontaylor345]

Still watching and still get tears everytime i watch these two heavenly beings. They are so well matched and their voices are the best.

[@jamesguest4741]

This could be the best of all performances of anyone of anytime?

[@treyb387]

My wife is the BIGGEST Queen fan/nerd/disciple I've ever met. Not only does she know ALL of their songs, but she knows the entire bands history, biographies, etc. She and I just rewatched Bohemian Rhapsody last night and she was crying during one of their live performances. She said she wishes she could go back in time to see Freddie perform live, just like I would do with Hendrix. I don't think the world will ever see another person and performer like Freddie Mercury.

[@dragonslayer1296]

The funny thing is back in the day there was so much talent we kind of took it for granted... I appreciate it more now for a multitude of reasons one if them being watching the younger generation react to RAW TALENT ... I'm pretty sure this was the opening of the OLYMPIC games in Barcelona... pretty sure it was live... great reaction videos young lady!

[@emmanuelfani5385]

What a final note by Montserrat Caballé !!!

[@LMTino]

Catch any of her interviews about him, years after his death...the love will touch you. Asked if she would ever do another cross over duet she said it would be difficult because with Freddie, it was so special. He shared with her about his illness - as he did not believe he could depend on his strength to carry this live...and for him to say that you know it must have been crushing.

[@melissapitchford7405]

Freddie wrote this about meeting monserrat for the first time in Barcelona!! So special!!

[@sandrahilton3239]

Bless Freddie, he loved Monserrat. They wrote these songs together or should i say he wrote them for her voice with her help. The song opened the Barcelona Olympics. Its heavenly.

[@stevewothers4209]

Sweet love me some Freddie Mercury

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you. See you tomorrow! 😊

[@donaldriddle230]

Loved this song and performance!! Truly remarkable. Still waiting for you to get back to Voctave. So many songs to hear!! You Will Be Found is awsome!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@neilburns8869]

Freddie Mercury had been approached by the International Olympic Committee to write a song for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. Monserrat Caballe's hometown is Barcelona, and she was actually an idol of Freddie's In the movie Bohemian Rhapsody it's touched on that Freddie's a fan of Opera. Which of course he was and that is well demonstrated here.

[@petes5041]

And That is how Music can bare the Soul! Maggie, you have one hell of a Soul, Thank You!

[@jmurf67]

This is just a master class. I have goosebumps

[@w.jeffreyshervington1117]

Freddie wrote it specifically for her, for a duet with him. Mutual love, admiration, and respect. Also, "How can I go on".

[@cs-glanzmanufaktur]

I've watched many of your reactions, especially the metal ones. :) But with this one, you got me. I had tears of joy watching this and seeing how much impact Freddie still have. Thank you so much for heading up with and also thanks to the sponsoring one. Really dig this. All the best from Germany. Chris

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@neilburns8869]

Freddie Mercury was indeed a musical genius. Especially when you describe the fine intricacies required in a great duet, Maggie. It just goes to show how well he wrote it and that he really knew exactly what he was doing. Such a sweet guy, who is sorely missed. RIP Freddie Mercury x

[@Ozymandi_as]

High camp, done with great love and panache. I think they spent a lot of time together understanding each other's craft. Montserrat was famously picky about what she would and would not do, and with whom. Those ascents to floated pianissimo high notes are the calling cards of her operatic voice, and they are fully honoured in Freddie's composition. He knew how good she was. They are unlikely couple, but there was real affection there. It's hilarious and touching all at once to see this high-priestess of bel canto (and an incomparable Norma in her day) wigging-out and swapping out the 'Casta' to be a 'Rock Diva', and doing a few Freddie hand gestures that even in opera would be considered over-the-top. Lovely frock too - and another thing she could be picky about too 😲

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[@FYFE10]

Of all your reactions i dont think youve ever looked so shocked and impressed with what youve just experienced

[@terrichristenson432]

I have almost wore out the Barcelona album, it is truly beautiful ! He wrote some outstanding music for her, they had a wonderful relationship and were very good friends. There are several interviews and articles about their first meeting and the making of their music together. Beautiful and talented people !!! This makes me cry everytime I watch this, we lost him just a year or two later. She had some lovely things to say about Freddie, whom we lost too early.

[@mrjamfy6862]

I cry everytime i hear this song! So beautiful!

[@trixiebella]

🎫This is the only ticket stub it will let me use. Beautiful song by Freddie and Montserrat! Absolutely love the two of them together. She's amazing. And I loved the parts where Freddie brought out his True Freddie Mercury style while they were singing. Beautiful!

[@Almcingrid3663]

Freddie wrote the song. It was his dream to sing with her. He was already ill so it was a dream for him.

[@sagebooker]

I remember seeing it when it first appears on TV, during the Olympics in Barcelona : I'm so old ! But clearly enough, this duet isn't old at all

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Same here!

[@sarahpagett9191]

Same here

[@gmf121266]

Thankyou so much for reacting and bringing your love of opera and expertise to this piece. The first time I heard this in 1992 was for the opening of the Barcelona Olympics. I just sat listened opened mouthed and had goosebumps. Honestly left me shaking a little. I never knew music could do that before. I loved Queen and Freddie before this but after I was also started listening to Opera and especially anything with Montserrat Caballe. I'm 55 now and this music will stay with me to the end. Love and peace to you from the UK.

[@albrechtvdb6016]

It is epic ! I always was a queen fan. This was just crazy… never expected so good !

[@helenchristie6530]

I remember this being released. Having grown up with a mother who loves opera & classical music in general, I wasn’t the biggest fan…anything to rebel against a parent 😂 But this? Oh my goodness. My dad loved it. My mum loved it. I loved it. I was maybe 16 & apart from a few Beatles songs, this was the first thing we all liked. Oh and Buddy Holly 🤷‍♀️ Your face watching it is just wonderful & is probably the same as everyone who heard it the first time.

[@PHILPOP2]

Has to be one of the best Collaborations ever

[@busterandloulou]

Freddie was a co-writer for the song Barcelona.

[@JDReynolds2005]

I love Queen, and Freddie, but THIS brings me to tears every time I hear it and to see you reacting to one of my all time favorite songs is amazing! ❤ 😍 💖 You must watch her performance at the Barcelona Olympics!

[@brookebond2390]

I swear I hear an angel when Montserrat sings

[@pghrob311]

I am sooo upset that I can only give you 1 like!!!! You deserve a million for this awesome reaction. Freddy was one of my favorites growing up (yes, I'm ancient). I would love to hear you Opera out with someone like Peter Hollens. His voice is so reminiscent of Freddy's.

[@marablemorgan8292]

The emotion they bring to this is very real!

[@anonymousstealth2382]

Your reaction is a joy to the wonderful sounds of Monti and Freddie.

[@donrobbie1461]

This was written by Freddie and Monstserrat for the Barcelona Olympics opening ceremony accompanied by massive illuminated dancing waters at the foot of Juic where the olympic stadium stood proudly on top

[@ioanmullholland2489]

Freddie had idolised her, and they had been life long friends for many years, even to producing a full duet album. she was devastated when she lost her close friend of many years.