This was released in 1975. That was a simple misread. Carry on.

When Prophet's Song ended, was anyone else expecting to hear the opening to Love of My Life?

@oursharon1001

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@dianethompson6816

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 😊

@simonk7937

Жыл бұрын

Prophets Song and Love of my life need to be played together, hence the guitar fading from one to the other 👌

@marykidd2882

Жыл бұрын

Yes!😁

@tdearsan

11 ай бұрын

always

Definitly one of Queen‘s masterpieces.

The fact that this song exist is why I loved Queen. They did everything. Never knew what was coming next....

Love this unique song. There are many theatrical songs, Black Queen, white Queen , In the lap of the gods. We Queen fans love it.

This song make my jaws drops to the floor when first time hear in 1985 when I was kid. One of my favorite Queen song ever.

Interesting note about that acapella moment; In 1975, panning delay like that did not exist! Being able to create 3 isolated 100% canon delays like that was not considered possible with the technology of the time. Remember, they had only tape machines and analog processors back then to work with. What they had to do was they took 3 different tape machines and strung the tape through all three, stabilised across lamp posts and chairs, fine-measured to get the right distance, and then recorded Freddie's vocals going into all three machines at once, so he can hear it and keep in time with himself. Can't imagine how much time, effort, and planning went into perfecting that sound, and that is simply ONE of the many studio tricks that Queen pulled off on this record!

"The Earth will shake, in two will break, and death all around will be your dowry!" One of the most powerful statements that Freddie ever sang. I always picture a furious deity screaming that at the terrified human race, just as they're obliterated once and for all.

One of my favorite Queen songs of all time. I bought this album when it came out. I’m singing along (I’m a singer), haven’t heard this in years and remember the entire song like it was yesterday.

The Prophet's Song is so special and so BEAUTIFUL...❤️❤️❤️THANK'S GUYS🥰🙏

Death On Two Legs if you haven’t listened yet.

Every Queen song sounds different, that's why they're legends.

This song was made for headphones.

Death on Two Legs from A Night at the Opera is my favorite. Great lyrics and masterpiece of music. Playing the whole album is the way to go!

@TallyDrake

Жыл бұрын

I saw a reaction to Death on Two Legs where they used a live version. The song sounded awful - no orchestral intro, meh vocals, not even the full song - and of course they didn't like it. Made me ☹.

@nealamesbury7953

2 ай бұрын

Yeah,playing the whole album- went to sleep to this album many times as a kid. !

On the vinyl album the outro transitions right into the next song, "Love of My Life". Brian May said that Freddy insisted that there be a harp played in the song, so Brian taught himself how to play harp.

Try March of the Black Queen from Queen 2, that's very multi layered. By the way, this song was written by Brian May. Remember there were no computers in 1975 so all the vocals in the choral section had to be added separately. The Japanese sounding instrument is a Koto

Guitarist Brian May wrote this song after a dream he had about the Great Flood. Hence, the nods to Noah & the Ark, the white dove 🕊️ “two by two my human zoo” 🐅🐘🦓🐆 “outta the rain” ☔️💦🌊 the wiseman (the madman). Brian was quite sick with hepatitis at the time of his dream! 🥴

In my opinion, Queens most underrated song, what a masterpiece

@JimmySteller

Ай бұрын

Agreed. It’s never acknowledged by the main fanbase for the powerhouse epic that it is.

In 1976 I was 12...worked all summer for a clock radio. Didn't have money for headphones. Stuck my head between my speakers to get that panning effect.

This is Queen ❤

What a song !

This is Queen's last foray into progressive music. Agreed that it's not a playlist song for most people, but it's a great song and when you're in the mood for something a little more complex, it's nice to check out every now and then.

@TheBlackQueen

Жыл бұрын

Nah, A Day At The Races had some bits like The Millionaire Waltz and You Take My Breath Away, and then years later, they returned to that Proggy sound on A Kind Of Magic, The Miracle, and Innuendo, each one getting more Proggy as they go.

@ZENOBlAmusic

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not their last, Innuendo was their last progressive rock song.

Hilarious to see your faces too !

Love this song! Styx had a less well known song of a similar bent in “Castle Walls”

You guys need to listen to the second side of Queen 2. One of the greatest album sides ever. And if you think THIS is theatrical…

My favourite track from the album, but as a drummer, a pleasure to play. The most difficult on the album is “Sweet Lady”, because of the time signature. Love all of their stuff!

This!!! Masterpiece!!!

I absolutely knew it before it got there that Ryan would get the giggles the the la la la la la part! 🤣 This totally knocks Stone Cold Crazy out the park. Brian May is my favourite composer in Queen.

Songs like this are why we had quadraphonic stereos in the 70s ! And lots of weed of course...

@nealamesbury7953

2 ай бұрын

Real skunk buds ! Am I off topic ?

Brian’s foray into Prog Rock.Masterpiece

The instrument at the beginning & end, is called a Toy Koto. ( Japanese ) Brian picked up / learned to play. While touring there, in the early 70s. Brian also sings the opening lines of the song. Fred Comes in singing...I dreamed I saw on a moonlit stair. If you listen to more of the album tracks. ( especially the ones from the 70s ) their voices are interchanging throughout many songs. Finally. On each album through the 70s / early 80s. Brian & Roger sing lead on at least 1 song per album. Sometimes more. I suggest Good Company, Long Away, Tenement Funster, Sleeping on the Sidewalk, & 39. Album versions please. Brian had a habit of letting Fred sing everything live. While he sang backing vocals, & let his guitar do the talking. All but one of these songs feature Brian. I suppose because... I feel like everyone knows Roger is himself a vocal beast. While Brian doesn't share his bandmates vocal range. His tone is soft, sweet & warm ( On Queen albums ) As much of a powerhouse as Fred is. I wish Brian had more confidence. ( singing lead ) Some songs just fit him better. PS. If you want an absolute banger. One where his voice is not soft, or sweet. Try a song from his solo album. Called Resurrection. ( with Cozy Powell on drums ) It's a monster! It also would fit into the theme you are currently exploring.

@toddmathers5075

4 ай бұрын

Yes it was a toy version of a Japanese Koto - analogous to a plastic, toy version of a piano. This was literally a child's toy, but it sounds great when used on this song.

Only on in the 70's would a record label putting that much $$ behind an album , (tour. advertising etc ) would let this level of experimentation fly. Fab Five Freddy

The same way Bohemian Rhapsody was Freddie's magnum opus, Prophet's Song is Brian May's. It's freakin gorgeous! So happy to find a reaction to it!

one of their best songs, if not THE BEST.

lol it's so good to see smile in your faces guys. The vocals are insane.

Of course it’s operatic, it’s a Night at the Opera, the album that gave us Bohemian Rhapsody.

This song needs more than one listen it’s an epic song took me ages to warm to it absolutely love it now ❤ Queen were an albums band in their earlier albums the songs tended to run seamlessly into one another this goes into Love of My Life x

Love this song! So different. Checkaroo on the "oriental instrument" -- it's a koto, played by the inestimable Brian May. The "a capella" part is done with a relay -- Freddy was singing harmony with himself in real time. This effect is also used on "Brighton Rock" but there it's on the guitar instead of vocals.

Always loved this song! Been so long since I heard it. Thanks for reminding me about this gem.

I know it doesn’t fit into your format but music of this era by bands of this caliber really need to be experienced by listening to the entire album in one sitting. Imagine watching a movie one scene at a time, in the wrong order, waiting months between viewing the scenes. Kinda loses the effect, right? That being said, it was a fun reaction guys. Looking forward to the rest of the marathon 😎

The look on Ryan’s face is hilarious. He and I have the same taste of music! I remember being grounded as a teenager listening to this and A Day At The Races back to back…

Let’s hear it for Brian May’s guitar work all over this song apart from the Freddie multi-part vocals being an exercise in indulgence at times. The classic May unique guitar tones being instantly recognizable is a characteristic that all legendary guitarists share. May is curiously underrated while still being considered a legend especially by fellow guitarists and musicians in general.

Absolutely epic 😳

You've gone from Queen Metal to Queen Progressive!! If there was ever any doubt on their prowess on vocal harmonies, this should be ALL the proof you need! AND how heavy they could get (particularly after the acapella section - Brian goes beast mode!!). Sure, this may not be everyone's cup of tea (especially if you're not a prog fan), but I have loved this track from first listen! It contains everything that Queen mastered. I had the fortunate experience of seeing a group, called Classic Albums Live do ALL of A Night At The Opera live - note for note - and I think they had 6 guitarists, and no less than 4 vocalists on for this song. It was an epic and eye-opening, and served to make me appreciate this song (and album) all the more!

Written by Brian may after a dream he had one night, such a great song

This album by Queen, "Night of The Opera" is Queen's Masterpiece album!!!! Flawless. This album made them one of the gods of Rock n' Roll..every song is great...Like "I'm in Love With My Car" and "The Prophet's Song"(which is a tribute to Native American's Culture) and "Beachside Rendevous" are just gem masterpieces!!!! I have the album and play it a lot!!! lol

@nikkimorgan4860

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes I had forgotten about‘I’m In Love With My Car’ that song is🔥🔥🔥

@TallyDrake

Жыл бұрын

*Seaside* Rendezvous. Give us a kiss!

@sourisvoleur4854

Жыл бұрын

@@TallyDrake trés charmant.

@TallyDrake

Жыл бұрын

​@@sourisvoleur4854 😁😊🥰

@Ezekielepharcelis

Жыл бұрын

Prophets Song is not linked to native american culture...

A fantastic album from start to finish! The technology did not exist to record this track in 1975, so they invented it! The first album to meld pop and opera!

One of the best songs ever written by Brian may

Omg such a great track on this great album Pls do death on two legs from this

@TallyDrake

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Death on Two Legs is brilliant!

Death on. Two Legs is a must from this album. It's a fierce diss to their management who were taking all the money the band made and the members of the band were being paid a tiny wage. Epic song

I was 14 when this came out. Saw them live back then. They were incredible!

I have this song on a dts cd. The surround mix is just crazy. It swirls around your head.

Here's a hint for you guys the album is a night at the opera

It's one of my favorites, too !!!

At 6:00 you mention the harmony's are incredble, omg, well you aint seen nothing yet, play on my friend, play on 😁

I'm a bass player, and usually point out John Deacon's great lines, but this one, Roger's drumming is the stand out. Oh, and the Asian instrument is is a toy koto. Love this track, I have since I heard it in 1976.

Released in November, 1975. Besides Bohemian Rhapsody, the other hit on this album is “You’re My Best Friend” which I’m sure at least one of you know. My personal fave is “Death On Two Legs”. If I know you guys I think you’ll definitely like that one!

I'll mention the March of the black Queen and mustapha

I got this for my 10th birthday in 1974, after a steady musical diet of AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Status Quo. The whole album is amazing and was on my turntable for months. It taught me to give a chance to something different. First track , Death On Two Legs is Freddy at his most savage lyrically. PLEASE go down this rabbit hole!! Either privately or , preferably here!! The fact you reacted to this confirms why I subscribed to you guys!! No hype or bullshit, just reaction!! Cheers from Newy Australia!!

@OberonOZ

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but both you and the reactors got the date wrong. A Night At The Opera was released on November 21st 1975! I was too young to go see them when they toured Australia on the A Night At The Opera tour in April 1976 unfortunately, but I did later get to meet Freddie, Brian and Roger.

@ViewsFromThe502

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it was a simple misread. It happens

@OberonOZ

Жыл бұрын

@@ViewsFromThe502 It does indeed! Great reaction though, wasnt trying to be hypercritical, just pointing it out, Queen are my favourite band! :)

Ce titre reste expérimental à tous points de vue pour l’époque ou ce titre a était écrit et composé qui n’a pas sont pareil jusqu’à présent et le travail abattu par Queen et phénoménal merci à eux ❤

Thanks, guys.. this song has been described as Brian's "Bohemian Rhap" - in reality, I think it's even more complex and interesting..(hope you had lyrics!) that "come here/I hear you" round-about -- I appreciate you giving it a listen...P.S. on Queen's early albums, one song went straight into the next - there was a transition at the end of this to "Love of My Life"... lol

@ZENOBlAmusic

Жыл бұрын

It is not more complex then Bohemian Rhapsody people are just more used to Bohemian Rhapsody.

@markofrontz1343

Жыл бұрын

I did get this when it was 1st released. As I did then, even now still prefer this to Bohemian.

Brian said that this song literally came to him in a dream. Brian brought the idea for the canon effect (the repeat effect) into the studio and Freddie loved it and took it to another level. I think perhaps he took it a little too far, but this song is a musical masterpiece with so many great technical elements. This is a song that musicians are amazed by and the rest of us kind of sit back and go, huh? After listening to it several times, it has actually become one of my favorite Queen songs. This song was intended by the band to be Brian's Bohemian Rhapsody but it never really took off. Perhaps it was just to technical for the listeners at the time or maybe just something they were not expecting from Queen. Thank you for your reactions.

Musthafa ...y canción del profeta..o Jesús..son canciones elevan el espíritu..creencias bíblicas que ayudan a la evolución del ser humano... bravo Queen 👏👏👏👏genios❤️

This could of give Bohemian Rhapsody a run for its money it’s a great song. It’s as you say you need your ear plug in

Opera? Try Freddie and Monserrat Caballe together.

OMG, I bought this album when it came out, I was 10. I love the Prophet Song, I never thought I'd see it being reacted to---thanks guys! Honestly, A Night at the Opera needs to be listened to whole---I'd recommend the whole album!

Great suggestion from the people. I became a huge Queen fan back in the day when 'The Game' was released. Soon after, I got a hold of the vinyl record of 'A Night at the Opera' and (like so many others) Bohemian Rhapsody was my favourite of that record. However, it suffered over the years from being overplayed such that I don't really need to hear it again. Prophet's Song (on the other hand) was a deep cut that I liked and grew to love more and more, such that it became my favourite Queen song. So heavy, so proggy, so fantastic. I especially like the section after the cappella where the guitar takes over...

Love how your heads are bobbing in unison

In the top two of my favourite Queen tracks...and I am a massive fan! could even be top for me on most days.

Your next unknown banger from them should be "IT'S LATE" from the album News Of The World.

That's not 5 Freddies. That's just 1 Freddie with a delay on his mic for the first part of it. His pitch was that spot on.

@deanpritchard8499

4 ай бұрын

It’s a 3- part delay- they had been experimenting with it for a while-Roger, Brian and John joined in at the end of it…..

Death on Two Legs is a great hard rock Queen Song...

Love this song...only queen could do this

Köszönjük!

For me this song is one of the most epic and intense story songs out there that I've heard, on every one of my playlists. Its odd to me how y'all dont seeem to take it seriously, but I usually have to close my eyes and immerse myself into it and i feel it in my soul

Hehe. My primary school best's friend loved Queen, got it on his 10th birthday, and we loved it to... death (on two legs). We did not have any headphones, just a simple cheap gramophone player, but darn, we loved it. This one, Death On Two Legs, and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Whenever you feel this progressive rock need again - try Genesis " suppers ready" 20 minutes of craziness like this

You guys need to check out Brighton Rock. The guitar section is phenomenal.

Freddie loved Opera and Ballet. He sang with Monserratt Caballie and the song was the Barcelona Olympics song. Its absolutely fabulous, both singers at the top of their game.

Freddie IS the greatest! As their singer he had to sing what was chosen for the album. All voted for the songs making the album. Brian thought this should have been the single - not BohemianRhap. First hearing, it's supposedly telling a Native American story. hmmm, Sounds more Noah's ark inspired to me. It's totally Brian's creation. Freddie needs an award for his work. (Note:I didn't get out of White Queen what folks say.) The Prophet's Song is in the Grammy Hall of Fame?????

Brian was already using delay tapes to harmonize with himself and wondered what would happen if he put Freddie in a studio harmonizing with himself using the delay tapes and this was the result . Considering what little technology they had at the time, what Queen produced was pretty incredible. There is a documentary with Roy Thomas Baker about how him and Brian put this together.

This song is an absolute masterpiece!

That was a Japanese stringed instrument. Queen loved Japan.

Great production here. For a seventies album this is ridiculous. Form me the most intersting and best song from the album. And I know Bohemian Rhapsody is on there too. The Night at the opera album goes all the way from prog to symphonic and that just makes it great. Thanks for reacting. Rock on guys. 🤘🤘

This was not a capella it was a canon 😉Oh and it IS their greatest Song 😁

The oriental instrument you hear at the beginning and end of the song is a toy Koto that Brian May bought while on tour in Japan and tuned it to get the necessary notes to accompany the acoustic guitar. The "a cappella" section was created to simulate on Freddie's vocals the same delay effect used by May in some guitar solos .

Deep cut here! Fuckin' impressive!

If you want Queen and the opera at the same time listen to "Barcelona", "The goden boy" or How can I go on" You will love this

Uno de los temas más hermoso de la banda es "My melancholy blues", el solo de piano de Freddie es sublime, escúchenlo y me lo agradecerán.

Hey guys, it's been three months since the last Al Stewart song, how about trying On The Border next? I promise you won't be disappointed!

You won't ever hear anything like that vocal cannon in another song that I'm aware of.

Gotta listen to the whole " A Night at the Opera" album So far ahead of its time.

This song is 3 dimensional you are hearing it in only 2, It is designed to be heard in quadraphonic stereo using 4 separate quadrants. sound comes and moves front to back, side to side, and corner to corner with a fifth that can arc over or hover above you, with the right stereo equipment the voices and instruments swirl around you from every direction. The band The Cars used this in a lot of their songs. You may not like the song but the effect is captivating. Sadly today the home theater sound looses ability to circle around the listener or shoot over head or fall on top of your head. Home theater stereo is all about making a small space feel big.

The oriental instrument is a japanese koto.

One of the greatest song's ever written and recorded.

It's the only album I own by Queen - because of these kind of songs. I'd only wish "Killer Queen" would have been on this album, instead of "I'm In Love With My Car", then it would have been perfect.

Cool, haven't heard this one in a while. Always liked the mystery of it. Thought provoking and deep with killer riffs and vocals.

All due respect to "Bohemian Rhapsody". but this has always been my favorite song from NatO.

@dianethompson6816

Жыл бұрын

Mine too . I love it so much ❤

My friend Mike used to refer to this era of queen as "Cape Rock." I stole this record (Night at the Opera) and it's mate album (Day at the Races) from my sister when I was 8 and I was like.....what....the.....FUCK Is THIS??? I was hooked forever.

I love this song! 😊🥰 I bought A Night at the Opera on 8-track when I was in high school. I played it nonstop for weeks. I knew every word of every song. Fast forward to last fall, when I found the album on KZread. Guess what? I may not remember what I had for lunch yesterday, but I still know every word of every song on that album! No one ever reviews this song. I can't wait to hear what you think of it.😊🥰 [Edit] Yes, I've been to several operas. Never felt the urge to kill myself, but felt the urge to slap my ex-husband for laughing out loud at the death scene in La Traviatta! Indeed, opera is not for everyone.....