baronlutenvank
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Post by baronlutenvank on Apr 10, 2020 8:35:08 GMT
Opera and Rock have always been quiet a combination that bands attempted to fuse or adapt to their repertoire, and Queen's one of those bands that embraced the idea of fusing those two genres together. We got tracks like Bo Rhap (naturally) and It's A Hard Life to name a few that acknowledge, and even quote, opera as an influence. Barcelona, I believe, is a culmination of Freddie's love for opera, and it shows.
Personally, I find Barcelona to be a stronger album material-wise compared to Mr. Bad Guy. There isn't a track that I would skip at all.
I think what made this album work compared to MBG was that it was more focused. They got the right people for the job in this album, with Mike Moran in particular being unsung hero in the making this album. As for Freddie, this is more of a passion project for him than just another album, especially since he's singing with someone he admired dearly.
All in all, I love this album, both the original and Special Edition.
Any thoughts about the album?
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Post by moonhead on Apr 10, 2020 10:12:23 GMT
Barcelona is Freddie when he got more freedom. At the time, he stop to play live so he can control better his voice. The last remix, in the special edition, give justice to that album because i always hated the fake orchestra, even today, the sinthetic orchestra sounds awful.
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baronlutenvank
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Post by baronlutenvank on Apr 10, 2020 17:58:12 GMT
Barcelona is Freddie when he got more freedom. At the time, he stop to play live so he can control better his voice. The last remix, in the special edition, give justice to that album because i always hated the fake orchestra, even today, the sinthetic orchestra sounds awful. That is true. I think he also learned a thing or two from Montserrat about vocal control, which shows in Innuendo.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2020 12:49:42 GMT
I would love for multi-tracks to leak.
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baronlutenvank
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Post by baronlutenvank on Apr 11, 2020 13:46:11 GMT
I would love for multi-tracks to leak. If I could hear Ensueño and Guide Me Home a capella, that would make my day!
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Post by highlander on Apr 11, 2020 23:48:07 GMT
I would love for multi-tracks to leak.
Could have been a nice addition to the solo box-set of Freddie that was released 20 years ago. What a shame that it has not been reissued since.
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Post by mike71 on Apr 12, 2020 22:26:20 GMT
Barcelona Is a special album for me. It doesn't get enough credit for what the album meant to the Rock meets Opera world that became popular In the 90's. Mr. Bad Guy hardly gets a listen from me these days.
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