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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Brilliant Mix of Hard Rock, Pop, Opera, Music Hall Camp & Tradional Folk,
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This review is from: A Night At The Opera - Classic Albums - Sp Ed [DVD] [2008] (DVD)
This is a wonderful addition to the excellent "Classic Albums" collection. This was truly a ground breaking album in late 1975 and is broken down on this DVD in order of the original track listing. I am consistently pleased with the quality of sound and video of the "Classic Album" DVD's (this being my 4th; the others: Pink Floyd, Deep Purple & Stevie Wonder). This, like the others brings back key individuals that helped to make the album a success and a notch above others (i.e.: original engineers, music critics, fellow musicians and DJ's). They describe how no synthesizers were used for their sound. Multi-tracking, piano flourishes, a harp, a ukulele, and multi-layered guitars all combine for a great and unique sound.
A few highlights: * A frustrated Freddie Mercury taking out his aggressions lyrically on their previous management in the opening song "Death on Two Legs". They had been taken advantage of financially previous to this album. * A tale of the very shy bassist John Deacon who contributed very few songs in his career but they were critical and outstanding ones to the group. Brian and Roger tell of how he sheepishly introduces "You're My Best Friend" to them and Freddie. Of course they loved it and Freddie making it a classic vocal with John on keyboards. * "'39". A "great" Brian May song that he revisits in great detail and sings in a new full acoustic version and in some original archived footage. This has always been one of my favorite songs by anyone but never realized it was about space travel. Now I know why it has some similarities to the Moody Blues "To Our Children's Children's Children" album also about space travel a few years earlier in 1970. * "Love of My Life". Also one of my personal favorites and an incredibly beautiful song. This was a song Freddie had written about a "woman" he loved which it also explains in pictures. Not only is there some great footage on this but also some great bonus footage of him (appears to be at Wembley where he sings acoustically to a few 100 thousand people. What an incredible performance and performer! A MUST SEE! Also a touching new acoustic version by Brian on this track too. * In depth details on "Bohemian Rhapsody". Music video footage, sound board separations and great archival live performances. * Audio: 5 stars (new footage & studio recordings); 3-4 Stars (old footage) * Video: 5 Stars (new footage); 3-4 Stars (old footage) * Bonus Features: 5 Stars Song List (as presented here): * Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to ...) * Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon * I'm in Love with my Car * You're My Best Friend * '39 * Sweet Lady * Seaside Rendezvous * The Prophets Song * Love of my Life * Good Company * Bohemian Rhapsody * God Save the Queen
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, it's a classic,
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This review is from: A Night at the Opera (Audio CD)
Probably Queen's most realised studio album, A Night At The Opera is certainly ambitious. Unlike a lot of Queen studio albums, there isn't really a weak track, although Sweet Lady isn't one of my favourites. Obviously you know about Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend, but just as impressive are Death On Two Legs, 39 and the fabulous Love Of My Life. Many people are said not to enjoy the whimsical side of the album, but I think it fits in nicely with the style of the album and who couldn't love Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon. Well worth purchasing along with the even better Sheer Heart Attack.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvel at Classic Queen!,
By Keenbean "PKPK" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Night at the Opera (Audio CD)
Obviously the biggest thing to mention on this CD is Bohemian Rhapsody, but apart from that, this album on the whole is fantastic! The album moves as one long song and constantly changes mood and tempo from fast paced rock like Death on Two Legs to great guitar tracks like '39 and brilliant inventiveness like seaside rendevouz! This album is Queen and their revolutinary best!
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