Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona: Special Edition CD

UPC: 0602577810381 

MPN: 7781038 

Brand Name: Mercury Songs Ltd. / Universal Music Group

Overview

Barcelona: Special Edition is a breathtaking reimagining of the iconic 1988 album by rock legend Freddie Mercury and opera diva Montserrat Caballé. This unique collaboration, originally a fusion of rock and opera, receives a stunning upgrade in this special edition. The entire album has been re-recorded with a full, 80-piece orchestra, bringing Freddie Mercury's original artistic vision to life. This edition transforms the synth-heavy sound of the original into a grand, sweeping cinematic masterpiece that truly honors the vocal power of both artists.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Special Edition, Album
• Genre: Classical Crossover, Pop Rock, Opera
• Number of Tracks: 8
• Release Year: 2019
• Country of Origin: Made in the EU
• Artists: Freddie Mercury, Montserrat Caballé
• Special Features: The album's original synthesizer-based arrangements have been replaced with new recordings of a live, full orchestral score.

Interesting Facts

• The original Barcelona album was a passion project for Freddie Mercury, who was a lifelong fan of opera and particularly of Montserrat Caballé. The collaboration allowed him to fulfill a creative dream of blending rock music with operatic vocal techniques.
• The album's title track, "Barcelona," became the anthem for the 1992 Summer Olympics in the city. The song's blend of powerful rock vocals and soaring operatic lines made it an unforgettable symbol of the event.
• This special edition is a significant release because it fulfills Freddie Mercury's initial ambition for the album. Due to time and budget constraints in the 1980s, the original recording was largely created with synthesizers and a drum machine. This new version, with a live orchestra, presents the album as it was always intended to sound.
• The album is a testament to Mercury's versatility as a vocalist and his artistic ambition beyond his work with Queen.

Track Listing

1. Barcelona
2. La Japonaise
3. The Fallen Priest
4. Ensueño
5. The Golden Boy
6. Guide Me Home
7. How Can I Go On
8. Exercises in Free Love

Publishers

• ℗ & © 2019 Mercury Songs Ltd., under exclusive license to Universal International Music B.V.
• Universal International Music B.V., Gerrit van der Veenlaan 4, 3743 DN, Baarn, Netherlands
• Distributed by: Universal Music Kft. (Hungary)
• Website: www.freddiemercury.com

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