Three names were shortlisted: Peter Rudge, Peter Grant, who was then Led Zeppelin's manager, and John Reid, who was Elton John's manager at the time. [11][nb 1] After a nine-month dispute, Queen were finally free of Trident and signed directly with EMI Records in the UK and Elektra Records in North America. Taylor played the guitars in the original demo, but they were later re-recorded by May on his Red Special. [7] However, two drawbacks were that the band had to pay £100,000 to buy out their contracts, and they had to give Trident 1% royalties from their next six albums. Mobile Fidelity Half Speed Master Recording. The band's next album, A Day at the Races, featured a similar design but on a black background. Find album credit information for A Night at the Opera - Queen on AllMusic. Mine is more like this... OK, let's talk about this pressing! The song, which appears on the album A Night At The Opera, was finally released on October 31, 1975, and the impact was instantaneous. Queen A Night At The Opera Original Master Recording booklet01 : Queen A Night At The Opera Original Master Recording booklet02 : ... Queen A Night At The Opera Original Master Recording booklet09 : Queen A Night At The Opera Original Master Recording cd : The other members recorded their respective instruments with no concept of how their tracks would be utilised in the final mix. But on this album I consciously restricted myself. Makes the old Kenwood tank of a turntable happy either way. 0 bids. On 30 April 2002, the album was again re-released on DVD-Audio with a 96 kHz/24bit Linear PCM stereo mix and a 5.1-channel mix in DTS 96/24 surround sound for standard DVD-Video players and 96 kHz/24bit MLP surround sound for DVD-Audio capable machines. [25] Similarly, "The Prophet's Song" has an a capella middle section that utilises delay on Mercury's vocals. He said the album was "a neat symbol of the furthest reach of the progressive rock movement". May composed the song on a Banjo ukelele, but recorded the song with a regular ukulele instead. Aside from their usual equipment, Queen also utilised a diverse range of instruments such as a double bass, harp, ukulele and more. The song was initially taken as a joke by May, who thought that Taylor was not serious when he heard a demo recording. "Love of My Life" is one of Queen's most covered songs (there have been versions by many acts like Extreme featuring May, Scorpions and Elaine Paige). As with many such landmark albums it became part milestone and part millstone, with every album that followed compared in some way or another to the musical and commercial success they achieved here. "Sweet Lady" is a distortion-driven fast rocker written by May. Condition is gently used. The only song on the album recorded at Trident was "God Save the Queen", which had been recorded on 27 October the previous year, shortly before the band embarked on their Sheer Heart Attack Tour.[23][24]. The song "Good Company" also features May recreating a Dixieland jazz band, which was done on his Red Special.[24][26]. Despite being twice as long as the average length of singles during the 1970s, the song became immensely popular worldwide. "[36], Melody Maker felt that "The overall impression is of musical range, power and consistently incisive lyrics. A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 21 November 1975 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. [31] The closing track was an instrumental cover of "God Save the Queen", the British national anthem, for which May was credited as the arranger. It's expensive but when you want the best Queen album on the best version available? However, the piano introduction was played during the Hot Space and Works tours. We really must do it to replenish our funds. QUEEN A Night At The Opera (Limited Edition 1982 US Mobile Fidelity half speed mastered 'Original Master Recording' 12-track Audiophile LP album pressed in Japan for the American market, housed in a deluxe gatefold pasted picture sleeve with lyrics printed inside, clear inner bag & wraparound card series inner. 1 bid. Despite being twice as long as the average single in 1975 and garnering mixed critical reviews initially, the song became immensely popular, topping charts worldwide (where it remained for an unprecedented nine weeks in the UK) and is widely regarded as one of the most significant rock songs in history. Such was the complexity of the compositions that no less than six different studios were employed with the band members often recording … Queen – A Night At The Opera. After, (South American live single, June 1979; somewhat misleading credit, as this single from, As Taylor had noted in an interview several months prior: "We spent an awful lot of money on the last American tour and now we've been offered a good deal to go back and tour for about a month in August. There are no marks, scuffs, or any apparent imperfections on the record. [40] He performed the song live on the roof of Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. [24] In the album liner notes, May was credited to "orchestral backdrops" – a reference to the fact that he played a number of instruments not typically found in Queen songs. A Night at the Opera [Bonus Tracks] Hollywood 61065-2 : CD : 1992 : A Night at the Opera [Mobile Fidelity] Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 568 : CD : 1993 : A Night at the Opera… Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release. The price tag is a bit high but that is the case with all of the SHM SACDS. [78], In 1992, Mojo called the album "an imperial extravaganza, a cornucopia", and Queen "a band of hungrily competitive individualists on a big roll of friendship and delight". He called his own skills on the piano sub-par at the time. I have compared it with a 76 french pressing, and this reissue is quite desapointing. Includes 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. The track list is :- 1. May recorded a cover version of "God Save the Queen", the British national anthem, in 1974 before their Sheer Heart Attack tour. 4. Lyrical themes ranged from science fiction and fantasy to heartbreak and romance,[35] often with a tongue in cheek sense of humour. During live performances, Mercury would usually rededicate the song to "a real motherfucker of a gentleman", although this line was censored on the version that appeared on their Live Killers album in 1979. "Bohemian Rhapsody" was written by Mercury with the first guitar solo composed by May. Ships from and sold by SAME-DAY-SHIP-MUSIC-CD-STORE--. During the recording, the song became affectionately known as "Fred's Thing" to the band, and the title only emerged during the final sessions. This as part of a new record deal between Queen and Universal Music, which meant Queen's association with EMI Records came to an end after almost 40 years. The song is an unusual rock style in 34 meter (which gives way to 44 at the bridge). I have found that the two I own (News of the World and Night at the Opera) to be great releases. It also produced the band's most successful single in the UK, "Bohemian Rhapsody", which became their first UK number one. I have seen some mixed reviews of the Queen SHM SACDs. Hello Select your address CDs & Vinyl Hello, Sign in. Queen's previous album, Sheer Heart Attack (1974), had obtained commercial success and brought the band mainstream attention, with the single "Killer Queen" reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart, as well as providing the band with their first top 20 hit in the United States. Maybe i have a bad pressing as others here give it great reviews. [41] The revving sounds at the conclusion of the song were recorded by Taylor's then current car, an Alfa Romeo. [63] The tour spanned 1975 and 1976, and covered the UK, the US, Japan, and Australia. May played harp (doing it chord by chord and pasting the takes to form the entire part), Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar (which he had bought in Japan) and his Red Special. The album was completed a week before the group were to embark on their A Night at the Opera Tour in support of the album. Reid was initially doubtful about managing another band; however, he accepted after learning it was Queen, and advised the group to "go into the studio and make the best record you can make". A Night at the Opera was to add opera, trad jazz, heavy metal and more to the mix." [7][8][9] This increasing frustration led to Freddie Mercury writing the song "Death on Two Legs", which would serve as the opening track to A Night at the Opera. Co-produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was the most … QUEEN A Night At The Opera Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab LP Original Master Recording. The album's title is taken from the Marx Brothers film … Fox-Cumming stated that the album had three highlights – "Death on Two Legs", "The Prophet's Song" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" – and only one bad track, "Sweet Lady". I sometimes ask myself why I do it. Queen's fourth and probably best known album, was recorded in England between August and November 1975. Queen - A Night At the Opera (Original Recording) - Amazon.com Music. Now I’m Here” „Ogre Battle” „Sweet Lady” „White Queen (As It Began)” „Flick of the Wrist” A Night at the Opera is the third album by British band Queen and arguably sits as one of the best album throughout the band’s career, earning it a platinum record.The name of the album, later explained By Brian May was inspired by a 1953 movie by the Marx Brothers with the same name and agreed that it was a great title. Contrary to some experiences with this, I think it actually stands up pretty well in comparison. Upon their return, however, they realise that a hundred years have passed, because of the time dilation effect in Einstein's theory of relativity, and the loved ones they left behind are now all dead or aged. Indeed, the album from whence “Bohemian Rhapsody” sprung — Queen’s fourth studio effort, November 1975’s A Night at the Opera — was itself a masterstroke of mid-1970s multitrack recording, an achievement I’d venture to say was not totally appreciated at the time of its initial release, revisionist history to the contrary. The song was often played live during the 1977–81 period. "[67] Robert Christgau, writing in The Village Voice, felt that the album "doesn't actually botch any of a half-dozen arty-to-heavy 'eclectic' modes ... and achieves a parodic tone often enough to suggest more than meets the ear. [30], In 2011, remastered versions of the earlier Queen albums were released, prompting another batch of reviews. layered.". He concluded that "as a whole, A Night at the Opera is faster, flashier and more complex than Sheer Heart Attack, but they haven't gone over the top". The song was written for his wife, Veronica Tetzlaff. "'39" was May's attempt to do "sci-fi skiffle". maybe my expectations were over hyped but this pressing seems a bit muddy, just doesnt have the clarity i expect of new vinyl release. The band thanked him, and performed "'39" a cappella. During live performances, Mercury sang the lead vocal. [46] Recently, Queen have included the song on the setlists of their recent tours with Adam Lambert[47] and before Adam with Paul Rodgers;[48] for all these tours since 2005 it is sung, as it is on the album, by May. Rudge was on tour with the Rolling Stones at the time and could not be reached, so they contacted Grant. It's the most strenuous part of my career. For their first two albums, much of Queen's songwriting combined contemporary progressive rock and heavy metal, which led to a "Led Zeppelin meets Yes" description of the band. [52] May has stated that he performed the song on the roof of Buckingham Palace as a homage to Jimi Hendrix's version of "The Star-Spangled Banner". p.96. Due to management issues, Queen had received almost none of the money they earned for their previous albums. A Night at the Opera – album rockowy brytyjskiej grupy Queen, wydany w 1975.Jego producentami byli Roy Thomas Baker i Queen. Click & Collect. The album was first re-released in the U.S. by Hollywood Records on 3 September 1991 with two bonus remixes, as part of a complete re-release of all Queen albums. "Death on Two Legs" remained on the setlist until, and well into, The Game Tour in 1980, and was then dropped. £142.80 + £10.80 P&P. A Night at the Opera / A Day at the Races A Night at the Opera / The Works Miniatures: Volume 1 Queen 40 (Volume 1) The Crown Jewels: A 25th Anniversary Celebration The Orb The Ultimate Collection part of: The dream May had was about The Great Flood, and lyrics have references from the Bible and the Noah's Ark account. What is the difference between this and release 3759327 ? [63] Due to time constraints, the group only had three and a half days to rehearse, at Elstree, with four hours taken off to shoot the music video for "Bohemian Rhapsody". They elected themselves the great entertainers, and this heady rush of experimentation was not to be repeated. [74] AJ Ramirez of PopMatters wrote, "Kicking off with the downright ominous high-drama of 'Death on Two Legs' (a retort against the group's recently deposed management where Mercury spits out venomous invectives at the targets of his ire), the album gives way to a kaleidoscope of styles, from 1920 jazz to space-folk narratives to top-of-the-line contemporary pop-rock. [27][30] Each member wrote at least one song: five of the songs were Mercury contributions, four were written by May, and Taylor and Deacon had one song each. Taylor sang it from the drums while Mercury played piano and provided backing vocals. QUEEN A Night At The Opera MFSL Vinyl LP (Japan) NM/NM RARE Mobile Fidelity $ 200 $ 200 Sold For . May eventually arranged the song so it could be played on an acoustic 12 string for live performances. [20] Queen spent a month during the summer of 1975 rehearsing in a barn at what would become Ridge Farm Studio in Surrey. Sourced from the Original Master Tapes with Mastering by Bob Ludwig & Half-Speed Lacquers Cut at Abbey Road Studios. £4.00 postage. QUEEN: A Night At The Opera (EMI EMTC 103) Records / tapes were not available at the time of going to press, so I’ve only heard it once – at the press preview – and it isn’t really enough. [64] It also includes the original 1975 video of Bohemian Rhapsody. The lead vocal was sung in the studio and reproduced through headphones in a tin bucket elsewhere in the studio. May sings the song on the album, with backing vocals by Mercury and Taylor. The famous operatic section was originally intended to be only a short interlude of "Galileos" that connected the ballad and hard rock portions of the song. In the Classic Albums documentary about the making of A Night at the Opera, Brian May stated that the band was somewhat taken aback at first by the bitterness of Mercury's lyrics, and described by Mercury as being "so vindictive that he [May] felt bad singing it". In 2007, a Blu-ray edition of Queen's previously released concerts, Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid , was released, marking their first project in 1080p HD. £0.99. Singer Freddie Mercury and guitarist Brian May shouldered most of the songwriting duties; "Bohemian Rhapsody" was penned by Mercury, as was the vaudevillian "Seaside Rendezvous," while most of the rest, including the Buffalo Springfield-esque "39" and out-and-out rocker "Sweet Lady," were composed by May. [83] According to Acclaimed Music, it is the 147th most celebrated album in popular music history. Barcode and Other Identifiers. "[68] The Winnipeg Free Press wrote: "The group's potential is practically limitless, indicating that Queen is destined to finally take its place among the small handful of truly major acts working in rock today. This page is an overview of Queen's live career between 1970 and 1976. But A Night at the Opera remains glorious, monumental. Sourced from the Original Master Tapes with Mastering by Bob Ludwig & Half-Speed Lacquers Cut at Abbey Road Studios Queen's fourth and probably best known album, was recorded in England between August and November 1975. Taylor would again play the song for his concerts with The Cross and solo tours, where instead of drums he played rhythm guitar. As their deal with Trident had ended, Trident Studios was not used during recording. The show was broadcast on BBC2 and BBC Radio 1, and included one of the first live performances of "Bohemian Rhapsody".It is the band's most popular bootleg New Releases. Yet it was, and is, every bit as brash, bold and full of the joys of its own possibilities." QUEEN A Night At The Opera (Limited Edition 1982 US Mobile Fidelity half speed mastered 'Original Master Recording' 12-track Audiophile LP album pressed in Japan for the American market, housed in a deluxe gatefold pasted picture sleeve with lyrics printed inside, clear inner bag & wraparound card series inner. EXCELLENT CONDITION. He played a guide piano which was edited out later and added several layers of guitars. When it came down to releasing the album's first single, Taylor was so fond of his song that he urged Mercury (author of the first single, "Bohemian Rhapsody") to allow it to be the B-side and reportedly locked himself in a cupboard until Mercury agreed. He composed it while he was learning to play piano, and played the Wurlitzer electric piano (which Mercury called a "horrible" instrument in an interview) on the recording and overdubbed the bass guitar afterwards. [54][57], "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released as the lead single on 31 October 1975, with "I'm in Love with My Car" as its B-side. Deacon played double bass on "'39" and Wurlitzer Electric Piano on "You're My Best Friend". "[80], In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at number 230 on its 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list,[81] number 231 on its 2012 list,[82] and number 128 on its 2020 list. When Queen and Paul Rodgers performed the song (specifically Brian solo) he sang almost none of the words and let the audience sing it all, continuing the tradition. ... QUEEN: A Night At The Opera Original 1975 UK first issue 12-track vinyl LP. My hair is still standing on end - so if you like good music and don't mind looking silly, play this album. Series: ... Ultradisc II™ 24 KT Gold CD from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab "Original Master Recording" collection. [49] The recording is remarkable for featuring an elaborate recreation of a Dixieland-style jazz band, produced by way of May's Red Special guitar and Deacy Amp. A Night at the Opera was recorded at various studios across a four-month period in 1975. Find album credit information for A Night at the Opera - Queen on AllMusic AllMusic. A Night at the Opera was recorded at various studios across a four-month period in 1975. God save 'em. Mercury imitates woodwind instruments including a clarinet and Taylor mostly brass instruments, including tubas and trumpets, and even a kazoo; during this section Taylor hits the highest note on the album, C6. Hi, question; how is it possible to have Dutch pressing of this wonderful album with "BLAIR" in de dead wax? [39] After the song came together, it was agreed that the "author should have his way", and the song was recorded as written. They are newly remastered in 2011 and provide a nice and tight bass with crisp highs. [15][58] It subsequently topped the UK charts for nine weeks[59] and peaked at number nine in the US. [15] Gary Langan, who was 19 years old at the time and had been a tape operator on two of Sheer Heart Attack's songs, was promoted to an assistant engineer on the album. For the remainder of recording sessions, which lasted until November, the group recorded at Lansdowne, Sarm East Studios, Roundhouse, Scorpio Sound and Olympic Sound Studios. He wrote: "While far from progressive rock, it was the band's most grandiose and ambitious album yet, full of great songwriting and prog influences." I am the original owner and … They are newly remastered in 2011 and provide a nice and tight bass with crisp highs. The "tap dance" segment is performed by Mercury and Taylor on the mixing desk with thimbles on their fingers. ", "It has a couple of the heaviest things we've ever done and probably some of the lightest things as well. I have seen some mixed reviews of the Queen SHM SACDs. The song was released as the album's second single after "Bohemian Rhapsody" and was also a top 10 hit in the UK. For a more comprehensive list, with exact setlists and details of live recordings, please see the Queen Concerts website. Vinyl Album in excellent condition. ", albumlinernotes.com/A_Night_At_The_Opera.html, Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock. The group required multitracking for their complex vocal harmonies which typically consisted of May singing lower registers, Mercury singing middle registers and Taylor performing the higher parts (Deacon did not sing). Program koncertów. Undoubtedly a finely crafted work of pop genius, 'A Night at the Opera' is a must have for fans of classic '70s rock! At the 19th Grammy Awards, it received Grammy Award nominations for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus and Best Arrangement for Voices. QUEEN A NIGHT AT THE OPERA. [84], In a 2006 review, Paul Rees of Q observed that although A Night at the Opera was "released the same year as both Bowie's arch soul pastiche Young Americans and the sleek art rock of Roxy's Siren, it has rarely been heralded as either. [11][12][13], Queen worked with producer Roy Thomas Baker and engineer Mike Stone. Originally released in 1975 on vinyl and tape. The tracks given for each tour reflect the standard setlist, but the actual songs performed varied from night to night. Maybe it feels a little restricted on the top end in a few spots but overall I think it's a dynamic pressing with a solid bottom and good range. "You're My Best Friend" was the first Queen single to be written by John Deacon. They employed a complex production that extensively used multitrack recording, and the songs incorporated a wide range of styles, such as ballads, music hall, dixieland, hard rock and progressive rock influences. Mercury played piano (including a classical solo) and did all of the vocals with startling multi-tracking precision. ", "Q - 5o best British albums ever! Queen A Night At The Opera on 180g LP Sourced from the Original Master Tapes, Mastered By Bob Ludwig, Cut at Half-Speed at Abbey Road Studios, and Pressed at Optimal in Germany Queen’s fourth and probably best known album, was recorded in England between August and November 1975. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To.....) 2. The general consensus: Queen’s 4th studio album, “A Night At The Opera” is their magnum opus. The worldwide sales for the album are over six million copies. £4.90 postage. Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab ‎– UDCD 568 Format: CD, Album, Remastered Country: US Released: Oct 1992 Genre: Rock Style: Pop Rock condition: CD in excellent condition, box and booklet VG++ 1 Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To...) 2 Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 3 I'm In Love With My Car 4 You're My Best Friend 5 '39 6 Sweet Lady 7 Seaside Rendezvous 8 The … [40] After the song was completed it was played as a coda at virtually every Queen concert. [27] Progressive rock historian Stephen Lambe has disputed that the album itself is progressive rock in his book Citizens of Hope and Glory: The Story of Progressive Rock. When they performed with Paul Rodgers during 2004–2008, Mercury was also projected during the show, but not in a round display as they use with Adam Lambert. As detailed by May in a documentary about the album, the speed-up effect that happens in the middle of the guitar solo was achieved by starting a reel-to-reel player with the tape on it, as the original tape player was stopped. Featured New Releases ... Recording Date. Coupled with good songs. QUEEN’S OPERATIC OUTING. Erlewine felt that Queen "never bettered their approach anywhere else". In Record Mirror & Disc, Ray Fox-Cumming attempted to review the album based on a single listening at the playback party held for the press, which he admitted "isn't really enough" to form a proper critical opinion. He has said that the technique was developed whilst looking for a violin sound. He observed that "it is the realization of such a unique sonic vision that pushes [the album] into the realm of true excellence ... A Night at the Opera stands as a breathtaking, involving creation, and unequivocally Queen's finest album. This looks totally different to the cover I've got at home. [17][18][19], The album was recorded at seven different studios over a period of four months; in contrast, Sheer Heart Attack had been recorded at four different studios. "[69], In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine called the album "a self-consciously ridiculous and overblown hard rock masterpiece" and "prog rock with a sense of humour as well as dynamics". [6] The matter eventually reached a turning point when John Deacon, who had recently married, was denied a cash advance of £4,000 by manager Norman Sheffield to put a deposit on a house. "'39" relates the tale of a group of space explorers who embark on what is, from their perspective, a year-long voyage. It's quieter than the original pressing, so the background noise will depend on your turntable setup and quality. The section is performed entirely by Mercury and Taylor using their voices alone. Jan 9, 2014 End Date . Title: Queen A Night At The Opera Original Master Recording back : Size: 1800 x 1384: Filesize: 350.89 KB [1] The album's title is taken from the Marx Brothers film of the same name. The orchestral effects, all done by voices, are dazzling but come and go too quickly to appreciate on a solo listening."
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