Queen The Prophets Song Reaction | This Is A Masterpiece!

[@deboraclark5791]

Brian had dream about the great flood, Noah. He said he saw people on the street reaching out trying to touch people's hands, trying to show caring about each other. The song come from that dream. We should care about each other and interact with one another. Yes it is a warning about destroying our humanity.

[@sherryheim5504]

This is an outstanding composition. The canon effect on this song is haunting. Brian showed it to Freddie and Freddie not only loved it, he tried it with his voice and in true Freddie style, went crazy with it. Brian wrote this to be his Bohemian Rhapsody but it was a bit sophisticated for the audience and never saw that same degree of popularity. I love this son, thank you.

[@amadeusm740]

Freddie harmonizing with himself on live tracks to boot. Deep cuts of Queen's albums always a treat. Bo Rhap and You're My Best Friend were the singles from this same album A Night At The Opera. Queen was and still is untouchable for voices, writing, melodies, musicianship. Never judge them solely by the commercial hits. So much depth.

[@juttapopp1869]

AMEN.

[@karenj3611]

Brian May explained that he wrote the song after a dream he had about a great flood while he was recovering from being ill.

[@Anisabell2]

Isn't this song just AMAZING??? Our boys nailed yet again...as always Your face listening to the song was priceless. Thank you for doing this one.

[@ellesee7079]

So glad you liked it Rad. Such an epic song, written by Brian after a dream. Quite biblical really, but hauntingly beautiful.

[@ritathomas5167]

I was around and loved Queen back in the day when Freddie was still with us. I have never heard this song in my life! I am now going to re-listen to it many times! Thank you for giving me a new gift today!

[@juttapopp1869]

Queen 2 is their best Album Bar Innuendo. You really have to listen to their Albums especially their early work, not just their Radio Hits.

[@lindadellsperger4801]

Longer in minutes than Bo Rap. Brian’s composition is exquisite.

[@amadeusm740]

@@juttapopp1869 totally agree. Queen II is one ongoing story from the White side ending on the Black side. Great video for this called The Hidden Story posted by ArsonArt. Totally worth it.

[@bjw0515]

It took me a couple of listens to fully appreciate the song. I was thrown off by the section with Freddie layering his voice, which is absolutely wonderful. Then I listened to it about 100 times. Thank you for your appreciation of this wonderful band.

[@amadeusm740]

Thanks for playing Brian's masterpiece

[@TheHaplorhine]

All you need to know is that 'Love is still the Answer"

[@Lynn-qv2xj]

A masterpiece indeed, it's in my top five Queen songs...love it.

[@kendallneason3645]

Brian said the lyrics came to him from a man in a dream he had. Freddie loved it.

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Your face was a picture listening to this masterpiece thank you I took a few times listening to it as there is so much going on absolutely love it x Brian wrote it after he had a dream about the great flood x

[@valerielansford565]

The whole part with the chorale round ( Freddie repeating) was done with a delay device. It can be used for either vocals or instruments. The device can be adjusted with different time delays and the vocalist/ musician only has to sing/play the line once and it can be repeated as many times as wanted. Bri still uses this same technique today when doing his solos. It can be heard in many of the group's live shows. "Now I'm Here", and "Exercises in Free Love" are 2 that jump to mind immediately. Excellent reaction!! Too many people avoid this song and miss the mastery of it. The stringed instrument you hear at the beginning and end is a toy Japanese Kyoto that was given to Brian by a fan in Japan that he taught himself to play. The song itself was based on a dream that Bri had. He woke up with the whole song in his head. It's one of the few pieces that there wasn't group input on.

[@bbbfst]

Actually, that section was not Freddie singing it once. "That whole midsection is effectively recorded live: Freddie is singing over his own tape delays, played back into his headphones so he can harmonize with himself right there in the studio." And according to Roy Thomas Baker: "The delay was done by using two stereo Studer machines - they were still running the tape from one reel to the other the way you'd normally run a tape machine, whereas you run it from one reel through and then off the machine and then straight to a different machine, and then playing back on a different machine, so the tape would actually be laying across the room. There were a few chairs and lamps and coat hooks around that we hooked it over until we ended up with the right delay. He had to perform it live, so it's being performed live with the delays in his headphones and he could hear it so he could sing along with it and then harmonize with the vocals when it came back to him."

[@bluebell3720]

Excercises in free love is just Freddie singing I dont think he used the delay machine on his own songs Brian gave the impression prophet song was the first time they used it that is was fairly new Roy and Brian have explained it in a video/s edit Brian used the delay for guitars for Brighton Rock prophet was the first time with vocals

[@juttapopp1869]

Now you MUST do "March of the Black Queen ", BoRhap's Big sister. It's by Freddie and from the same genius-album, Queen 2.

[@dianereed8911]

Aahhh , Christmas 1975 , Bohemian Rhapsody was no 1 on UK chart ..... BBC had Queen at the Odeon live on Christmas eve, which as a 14 year old in 1975 was heaven Christmas morning, the album a Night at the Opera was wrapped up under the tree for me . I spent the next week in my bedroom playing it over and over . Seeing someone hearing this song for the first time 46 years after my first hearing and seeing how much you enjoyed it has made my day 😁😁😍😍❤❤ xxx

[@ianstrange5674]

I was 15 and I too watched the Queen concert on the BBC on Christmas Eve and I was given a copy of A Night At The Opera as a Christmas prezzie. Heavenly days indeed.

[@debramoore7513]

This song was written by Brian after having a dream about the Great Flood! Lots of Biblical undertones in this song! “Listen to the man, listen to the wise man”. 🐘🐅🦓🐆🦍🦒🐪🦏🦬🦘🐃 Live version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn29g3mQnct0h9E

[@dianereed8911]

Ahhh Rad .....so happy you've found Queen and their genius 😁 I'm now 60 and had the privilege of listening to each and every Queen album as it came out . My brother started me off on Queen 1 and 2 but after that it was my own mission. I'm lucky enough see these through from their birth , and still play all their records (on vinyl 😁) regularly . Just love that so many of you youngsters are embracing the masters . 30 years since Freddie left us , and hes still the dogs bollocks ( English for GOAT 😂) carry on listening to them 🤟🤟😁😁❤❤

[@bayleeryleeshuman7136]

I saw Queen preform this song live in concert when this album first came out and think it’s one of their best!!

[@loveym8879]

Many of their early deep cuts were masterpieces. Try March of the Black Queen ( written by Freddie, precursor to Bohemian Rhapsody, even has a similar ending) or My Fairy King. Thanks for your great reaction.

[@kentnottingham9635]

Hearing Brian’s invention of that 3 part harmony/stereo trick as a kid is why I became a fan! I have shown this to countless friends over the years!

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

Another masterpiece Thank you brother

[@headrushindi]

Brian Rodger and Freddie are in the harmonies, as they were in Bohemian Rhap.

[@jilldiable8119]

This track was on the B side of the album A Night At The Opera. Bohemian Rhapsody was on the A side. Awesome album. Was Queens 4th album.i bought the album when it came out. Their genius is legendary. Saw them live. All their voices are amazing.pure talent. Been a fan since early 70s.

[@jeffmiller4832]

I can say that I had the privilege of watching them perform this song live in the 70’s,among many others over time. Always a great guitar solo in the middle too. 😁memories

[@Boudi-ca]

Hi Queen fans 🇬🇧

[@Lynn-qv2xj]

HELLO 🇬🇧

[@lynnhoffmann247]

👋🏼🤗🇺🇸

[@p.p.8022]

Hi and love from Czech republic 🇨🇿🤘💗

[@manuelchalas7957]

If you pay attention to the guitar part at the end it leads right into love of my life

[@tbnobs]

These guys were brilliant ahead of there time

[@e.d3121]

Hey! I love all your reactions, the Queen reactions especially! I have some Queen songs to suggest: Tenement Funster - this was written and the lead vocals were by Roger, it’s not as well known as some others but it’s great! Misfire - written by John Deacon, lead vocals by Freddie, great song and quite funny too😂, it’s really short though Get Down, Make Love - written and lead vocals by Freddie, I especially love this song for Brian’s guitar pieces in it! Sail Away Sweet Sister - sing by mostly Brian but also Freddie. Have a good day / night 😁

[@lynnhoffmann247]

That instrument Brian is playing at the beginning & end was a gift from when they toured Japan. Darn if I can recall the name of it right now 🤣 Looked it up - a koto. Also, this is the longest Queen song & Brian and Roger did do some backing vocals.

[@gabrielmendivil2914]

Obra maestra de Brian, que los fans de la Reina amamos.

[@johnfloyd4166]

What a beautiful lyrical song

[@terryanthony8122]

Great King Rat off their debut is perhaps their best display of their range and musical genius.

[@kuntumhapsari5364]

Finally!!! Yes this is a masterpiece!!! Thanks 👑

[@RosiesCottageBlog]

I've loved Queen for so many years, giving my age away here but I was around when they owned the charts with every release 🙂but I've never heard this! How is that even possible? Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful gift today❤ You mentioned the white bird they mention occasionally? I'm sure someone's probably already mentioned it, but the white bird, or dove, usually signifies peace 🕊 Every decade seems to have it's sound and I'm so grateful to have been a teenager in the 80s 🙂 I remember a very rainy day, sitting in a movie theatre watching Flash Gordon and the music making the floor and the seats all vibrate so much it got scary! I still love the movie (it's so cheesey it should be on toast but it feels like such a wonderful homage to the old Buster Crabbe serials I grew up watching on TV on a Saturday morning - "Flash! I love you! but we only have 14 hours to save the earth!!..." lol) The soundtrack though! Oh my, it's defies description. You can see the theme song here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpfQo3uKmb2agZY Loving your channel, have subbed and sending hugs from the UK x

[@hippiejane2683]

Ah, my Brian Maynia has been satisfied today.😊 It was born of his (continuing) concern that we are screwing up the natural world and that we will end up paying for it in the end if we don’t change our ways. In ‘39 he says that “the earth is old and grey” and that’s why they are looking for a new world. Supposedly, this started with a dream he had and yes, he has a unique mind.

[@j.dragon651]

Queens first four albums were full of masterpieces. I think the reference in this song of the white dove is from Noahs Ark? Where the dove brings back the olive branch showing there is dry land? First he sent out a raven.

[@p.p.8022]

I love❤Prophet's song and your reaction was fantastic! 👍it's so different from any other song music is like from 15th century 🤴and the way Freddie sing it with aggression and gentleness he makes you feel like you are there and he is telling you that prophecy.🙏🏻 LaaaLaLaLalaLaaaLa. Listen to the vise man. Love is still the answer take my hand. 🤗🙏🏻❤I love this part It's beautiful 😍 Brian is genius this is from 1975!

[@terryford8370]

Roger tayors voice was amazing

[@gregcraddock1765]

This and Bohemian Rhapsody on the same album titled "A Night at the Opera".

[@Agaton0815]

Thank you so much for doing that one. Thank you!

[@ImperiusImperia]

This one is on the same albums has Bohemian Rhapsody, so, you can see they where on that line of experimentation, and they did it great. Queen is so much more than their great hit, there are so many hiden jewls on their discography such has this one.

[@Aegi97]

This song idea came from a dream of Brian's - part of it at least has to do with noah's ark - referencing a storm coming and the quote "2 by 2".

[@siroswaldfortitude5346]

Blessed are the Great Unwashed who heed the sacred words of Queen!

[@andreasmith6528]

This was on Night at the Opera along with Bo Rhap. I used to listen to both of them over and over when I was 11 in 1975. I made a comment that this is Brian's masterpiece in the same way that Bo Rhap is Freddie's. I'm glad you felt the same way! My 34 yo son sat here and listened, too. He was addicted to this song when he was about 15 and he knows the words better than I do!

[@markrussoproteus845]

This is one of my fave quietly snuck in amazing compositions. Freddie snuck into every album some songs worthy of Frontline setlist live songs. Teo Torriate, White Man , from day at races. This and Death On two legs from night at opera.

[@kaycampbell8532]

You have to watch the band - Home Free. This band has amazing harmony. They sing a capella and one member, named Adam Rupp, is an amazing vocal percussionist. All of their music is great but for starters I would recommend their version of "Ring of Fire". Love your channel, always fun to watch and enjoy some beautiful music.

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

The high pitched screams are always Roger, Freddie sings most of it solo then joined by Roger/Brian/John (John not so much)

[@seamus2112ophelan]

John’s voice has never been recorded on a Queen studio album. He would only ever be utilized (sparingly) in concert setting.

[@marytamone5095]

You never know what you're getting with Queen, except that it will be sensational. Deep tracks with Queen are hidden treasures.

[@Bazroshan]

The canon section includes a pun on 'here' and 'hear'.

[@bettybaby63]

One of Brian’s masterpieces & I think this was one of those songs that he probably wished was on this album as it probably would have found more popularity. They were always pushing the envelope in experimenting in the studio.

[@KelliViti]

The opening lines are sung by Brian. The listen to the wise man part was Fred. The la la Come here. I hear you. Come here, & everything after that. Was Brian, Roger, & Fred.

[@melinakristinmercury9586]

Fabelous!! Brians MASTERPIECE......so priceless to see your face and your react on this. I really love this song, its from the Bible there, Noahs ark two by two, the human zoo! And I also think it is about this crazy world we have today......death all around,around, around. I have read or heard in interwiev that Freddie do all the singing himselfe.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Great reaction! You should check out My Fairy king, The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke and The Millionaire Waltz, those are more masterpieces from Queen!

[@seangraham57]

Rad,you are so easy to listen to,such a calming voice, have you heard the Animals 'House of the Rising sun',you probably have. from the U.K.

[@darleneschafer7411]

You expressed an interest in ROGER TAYLOR'S voice (drummer for Queen) and this is the best I've ever heard! "SAY IT'S NOT TRUE"

[@seangraham57]

Previous doves, 'Spread your wings'

[@jennifertaylor6197]

A lot of biblical references (Noah's ark) two by two. Prophecy in Revelation of the world's ultimate end. Yes the musicality, and the other two are harmonizing with him. Roger, the higher voice. They were great harmonizers in their earlier days.

[@brianholden8357]

I think is better than Bohemian Rhapsody. Most people never heard it unless they bought their albums. Absolute genius

[@bluebell3720]

the delay machine vocals Prophet song Roy Freddie sang live with the delays as they came back to him through the headphones he sang in the centre with the first delay going to the left and the second to the right he would create three part harmonies with himself, singing with the delay in Bo Rap to create a fuller sound choir/ochestra/Freddie intro multi tracking, seperate built up on top of each other

[@elkevera]

When you get around to it, try and get into the "Made in Heaven" album, there are real great pieces, that are a tribute to Freddie and also his last recordings before his passing.

[@robinchapman252]

Brian May, the lead guitar wrote this song. Did you know that he is an astrophysicist?

[@kristinmelinamercury8880]

This is Brians Masterpiece…..Freddie dos all the harmonies and acapella, I always my self who is the best BoRaph or this……both are so good I have now words for it…..Thank you for great react as usual from you 👑👌

[@Melissa02891]

Brian and Roger sang background vocals but we all know how well they can blend their vocals. I don't think there's one song from Queen that doesn't remain relevant no matter what the date on your calendar says.

[@terryford8370]

4 geniuses

[@bluebell3720]

they did do backing on this but most of the harmonies were Freddie Prophet song they did a lot of harmonies with the delay machine which freddie didn't do on Bo Rap (same album) there's a video explaining making of which explains it Freddie harmonies live with himself to create a three part harmony with Bo Rap intro he multitracks to harmonise with himself done on alot of songs with some songs he double tracks and does it so precisley that it fazes some rectors assumed they used a machine,just Freddie! obviously you don't always want that effect so he would have to contiously sing the tracks differently to give a fuller sound without fazing the delay machine is different but Roy and Brian can explain it better! they needed to present parts of the album to the press and record company but Brian still hadn't finished so they put it together 'cobbled' as they said just to show something kenny played it on the radio,Brian was not pleased as it was unfinished!

[@stewartstafford]

Written by Brian May in 1975, but it sounds like it could have been written yesterday with climate change and all the other ways we've damaged our planet. It was based on a dream he had where he saw the old man and the people on the moonlit stairs, it sounds kind of similar to Stairway to Heaven in that respect. It is my favourite Queen song. I never tire of listening to it.

[@catherinerosa-baker2937]

White dove is the presence of the Holy Spirit

[@trudehunnicutt8214]

Prophets or seers were thought to be crazy or mad that they tried to foretell the future. This is very Biblical. I love it. This was on the same album as Bohemian Rhapsody, however, being more than 8 mins long didn't help.😮

[@lindawallace3065]

And Cool Cat!

[@leapierce3554]

check out brian's you tube video on the making of The Prophets Song

[@patriciakent6728]

Still only 80%😀😀

[@patriciakent6728]

Just giving you a hard time..know these are hard to set up..love P

[@amadeusm740]

Rad, are you only playing 2 Queen songs now?

[@notanotherenigma7759]

No one ever reacts to White Man. Brilliant song...

[@pauliusnepo6195]

Can you lisen queen medley 1986 wembley

[@p.p.8022]

Ooohh yes!!!! That is great performance and boys are going crazy rocking entire stage 🤘🔥🤪🤪❤🙏love it You're so square 🙈🙈😂😂

[@seangraham57]

A warning about covid19 ?

[@richardplacido4231]

Do dragon attack live

[@lindawallace3065]

Please react to Queen White man!