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A Night At The Opera (2011 Remaster)
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Track Listings
1 | Death on two legs |
2 | Lazing on a Sunday afternoon |
3 | You're my best friend |
4 | I'm in love with my car |
5 | Sweet lady |
6 | Seaside rendezvous |
7 | Good company |
8 | '39 |
9 | Prophet's song |
10 | Love of my life |
11 | Bohemian rhapsody |
12 | God save the Queen |
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One of the most preposterous albums ever made, A Night at the Opera also remains one of the most popular. While it is difficult to completely dislike a record that successfully introduced the phrase "Scaramouche! Scaramouche! Will you do the fandango?" into the popular lexicon, it is harder still to understand quite what Queen were thinking of when they made this. Whether or not Queen were fully aware of their own absurdity remains a moot point. However, if one can find the hefty psychic hooks and pulleys necessary to suspend this much disbelief, A Night at the Opera is a perversely enjoyable record. The awesomely daft and supremely catchy "Bohemian Rhapsody" aside, it contains the almost equally risible excursions "The Prophet's Song" and "39", a couple of the irresistibly amusing headbanger numbers that Queen could write in their sleep ("Death On Two Legs") and the very possibly heartfelt pop ballad "You're My Best Friend". Immortally baffling, like the pyramids. Yet also enjoyably compelling. --Andrew Mueller
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One of the most preposterous albums ever made, A Night at the Opera also remains one of the most popular. While it is difficult to completely dislike a record that successfully introduced the phrase "Scaramouche! Scaramouche! Will you do the fandango?" into the popular lexicon, it is harder still to understand quite what Queen were thinking of when they made this. Whether or not Queen were fully aware of their own absurdity remains a moot point. However, if one can find the hefty psychic hooks and pulleys necessary to suspend this much disbelief, A Night at the Opera is a perversely enjoyable record. The awesomely daft and supremely catchy "Bohemian Rhapsody" aside, it contains the almost equally risible excursions "The Prophet's Song" and "39", a couple of the irresistibly amusing headbanger numbers that Queen could write in their sleep ("Death On Two Legs") and the very possibly heartfelt pop ballad "You're My Best Friend". Immortally baffling, like the pyramids. Yet also enjoyably compelling. --Andrew Mueller
Product details
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 14.3 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm; 100 g
- Manufacturer : EMI Music UK
- Item model number : 7894922
- Label : EMI Music UK
- ASIN : B000024A7U
- Country of origin : China
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: 46,124 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
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Customers praise this album as a classic masterpiece that stands the test of time, with strong and clear vocals throughout. The sound quality is excellent, with one customer noting the ability to listen to tracks in PCM stereo. The tracks showcase the band's versatility, and one review highlights how it showcases their diverse songwriting abilities.
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Customers praise the album's quality, describing it as brilliant and a classic, with one customer noting that every song is a masterpiece.
"...The are without doubt, one of the most pioneering bands ever. Their live shows had to be seen (and heard) to be be believed...." Read more
"...This album isn’t just music—it’s an experience. A timeless classic that belongs in every music lover’s collection. Simply extraordinary!" Read more
"...A Night at the Opera is a classic album and one of Queen's best...." Read more
"...At £60 it was a bit of risk, however this is one of my favourite albums of all time, so it was a risk worth taking...." Read more
Customers praise the sound quality of the DVD, noting that the audio version is excellent and the vocals are strong and clear, with one customer mentioning the ability to listen to tracks in PCM stereo.
"...With their multi-layered vocals and guitars, they were almost made for surround sound and I couldn't help selecting them first before listening to..." Read more
"...While this album sounds great in normal stereo the new multi channel mix makes an old album sound like new, and listening to it again is almost like..." Read more
"...It really is something you have to listen to and is a good purchase for any audio enthusiast!" Read more
"...It is a masterpiece of an album and I never get tired listening to it...." Read more
Customers praise the DVD's quality, noting that it arrives in perfect condition and stands the test of time.
"...Although extremely impressive (you can imagine how the middle section of 'The Prophet Song' takes you to another place!),..." Read more
"...Tape to CD was a big one that offered huge benefits in quality and durability, so the next jump must also offer something big, not just a tweak of..." Read more
"...starts with the classy rocker 'Death On Two Legs' and the quality remains high throughout...." Read more
"...The quality of the master is excellent and obviously while it is dependent on your amplifier/player/speakers/headphones I have noticed a little more..." Read more
Customers praise the music quality of the album, particularly highlighting the amazing performances of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and other tracks, with one customer noting its breathtaking mix of rock.
"...Love Of My Life' is particularly stunning as the harp and vocals literally wash over you, filling the room with a warm glow...." Read more
"...Featuring the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody, alongside gems like You’re My Best Friend, Love of My Life, and The Prophet’s Song, the album is a..." Read more
"...- A Night At The Opera is ideal for any fans of Queen or appreciator's of good music...." Read more
"...You're My Best Friend' is a lovely John Deacon composition and the minor hit single 'Love Of My Life' is beautiful in its simplicity." Read more
Customers appreciate the tracks of the album, with one noting how they showcase the band's versatility.
"...The production is lush, and each track highlights the band’s versatility, from Freddie Mercury’s powerful vocals to Brian May’s intricate guitar work..." Read more
"...to offer to new and old listeners alike, although some tracks are particularly noteworthy...." Read more
"...I wasn't disappointed. The tracks are great, displaying a real range, and a diversity of Queen's song-writing abilities...." Read more
"...The DTS track is good, but the lossless DVD-Audio track is probably the only time you will get to own something like this in quality that is almost..." Read more
Customers appreciate the production quality of the DVD, with one customer noting its lush presentation and another mentioning its unbelievable clarity.
"...Well, all his hard work is now showcased brilliantly in this format, as the different 'instruments' attack your senses from all corners of the room...." Read more
"...The production is lush, and each track highlights the band’s versatility, from Freddie Mercury’s powerful vocals to Brian May’s intricate guitar work..." Read more
"...or instrument through a seperate speaker where appropriate, giving unbelievable clarity particularly to such an old recording...." Read more
"...It's amazing how much detail you can hear in the higher resolution sample...." Read more
Customers appreciate Queen's versatility in this DVD, with one customer highlighting the diversity of their songwriting abilities.
"...Audio will take off but.... Queen - A Night At The Opera is ideal for any fans of Queen or appreciator's of good music...." Read more
"This album truly shows Queen's versatility and originality as the truly accomplished band that they are...." Read more
"...But this album also has blues, folk, jazz and an acknowledgement to her majesty! Oh, yes, and it's also got Bo Rap on it...." Read more
"Its Queen at there best." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 October 2002I grew up with Queen from the age of 7 years, after first hearing 'The Seven Seas Of Rhye' on the radio one Sunday afternoon whilst helping my Dad wash his car. From then on, I ate, drank, slept and breathed their studio output and live performances until every aspect of their music became etched upon my memory. If you said I was obsessed with this band then you'd be right on the nail!
I'm 35 now, my tastes have changed a little but I still hold Queen in very high regard. The are without doubt, one of the most pioneering bands ever. Their live shows had to be seen (and heard) to be be believed. My two young daughters are now hooked, as I was all those years ago. This is a nice thing to see in the 'Pop Idol' age we now live in.
The prospect of hearing Night At The Opera again from a new listening perspective was an exciting one. After all, this new DVD-Audio release of NATO was re-constructed by Brian May and the album's original producer, Roy Thomas Baker. I have to say, I wasn't disappointed one little bit.
Two of the stand-out tracks on the album are obviously 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'The Prophet Song'. With their multi-layered vocals and guitars, they were almost made for surround sound and I couldn't help selecting them first before listening to the rest of the album. Although extremely impressive (you can imagine how the middle section of 'The Prophet Song' takes you to another place!), it's also surprising how many of the other tracks blossom in their new surroundings.
'Love Of My Life' is particularly stunning as the harp and vocals literally wash over you, filling the room with a warm glow. I remember being devastated when Freddie passed away, almost as though a large chunk of my childhood had been annihilated. Hearing him on this release is almost like having him back again, only this time, he's actually recording the vocals live in your living room! Every nuance and characterization of his voice can be heard quite clearly, as it was meant to be. This is perhaps, for me, is the crowning glory of the album. It's testament indeed to Freddie's highly unique voice and vocal delivery.
'Good Company' is another number that shines brightly on the DVD-A release. Amazingly, Brain May recorded all of the 'wind instruments' on this track with guitars, one note at a time! Well, all his hard work is now showcased brilliantly in this format, as the different 'instruments' attack your senses from all corners of the room. As you can well imagine, 'Seaside Rendevous' and 'Lazing On A Sunday' are similarly wonderful in their delivery, especially the special authentic brass and vocal effects that are peppered throughout the tracks. '39' takes on a whole new meaning too, sounding extremely lush and giving the acoustic guitars great separation and a sense of space.
Before closing, I must add that I listened to the album on a standard DVD player in 5.1 sound, not a dedicated DVD-Audio player. Now that would be a trip. If you're a Queen fan with a surround sound set-up, why are you still reading this review when you should be hitting the 1-Click button? This release is a "must-have" for you.
As Freddie would have no doubt exclaimed; Magnifico Dears!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2024Queen’s A Night at the Opera is a groundbreaking album that showcases the band’s unmatched creativity and musical brilliance. Featuring the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody, alongside gems like You’re My Best Friend, Love of My Life, and The Prophet’s Song, the album is a breathtaking mix of rock, opera, and whimsy.
The production is lush, and each track highlights the band’s versatility, from Freddie Mercury’s powerful vocals to Brian May’s intricate guitar work. This album isn’t just music—it’s an experience. A timeless classic that belongs in every music lover’s collection. Simply extraordinary!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2002I already have four copies of this album in various formats but I just had to experience it in 5.1 Surround Sound DTS. I was not dissapointed, and neither will you be when you hear the new mix presented here. This album was recorded over 25 years ago but it's almost as though they knew that technology would one day be available to allow the listener to experience the music as they had originally intended. While this album sounds great in normal stereo the new multi channel mix makes an old album sound like new, and listening to it again is almost like hearing it for the first time.
Queen fans will know how meticulous Queen were with their studio recordings, with layer after layer of sound being added to create a depth and sound like no other band at the time. Two channel stereo can disguise some of this hard work as the speakers struggle to seperate out all that is going on at any one time. This new mix solves this problem by splitting the sound and sending each vocal or instrument through a seperate speaker where appropriate, giving unbelievable clarity particularly to such an old recording.
There are parts of this album, which many like me will know note for note, word for word, from beginning to end, which suddenly show you something new, something you haven't heard before. But of course you have - it's just that sometimes the sound has been buried so deep that it doesn't stand out until it is seperated and sent to you via a particular speaker.
Every song sounds great and has something new to offer to new and old listeners alike, although some tracks are particularly noteworthy. The Prophets Song is the standout track for me, with the multi-layered vocal completely immersing you in surround sound. I'm in Love With My Car and '39 also offer a completely new experience with the clarity offering new sounds previously buried.
In addition to the sound quality the whole DVD Audio experience has a lot to offer. The lyrics to the tracks appear on screen as you listen, even changing page at exactly the right time, offering those with Kareoke tendancies a barrel of fun. Also included is the video to Bohemian Rhapsody, the forefather to all pop videos.
My only criticism is on two points. The first may be the limitations of my DVD Video player, which is the Sony DAVS500. The whole album sounded great, but the odd track was very heavy on the 'bass', and my system does not allow me to adjust the bass or treble. Perhaps this would not be a problem on a DVD Audio player. Secondly, the scope for additional features to be included on a DVD Audio disc are immense, with a normal album only taking up half (if not less) of the space available. This album offers little additional content other than the video. I guess this expectation of extra features comes from being fed a diet of massive extras on DVD movies these days. (How about an audio commentary from Brian May (he likes to talk a lot), explaining the recording processes used and some anecdotes about studio sessions and radio reactions at the time).
On balance though the small niggles are that - small, and the benefits offered by the new mix make this an essential item for any music fan who has a DVD Audio player or home cinema system.
I have been wondering where music will go from the standard CD format. The jump from Vinly and Tape to CD was a big one that offered huge benefits in quality and durability, so the next jump must also offer something big, not just a tweak of an existing format, such as minidisc. I wondered if the future was MP3, but while this has many benefits, I can't see the industry as a whole supporting it due to copyright issues. I now believe that I have found the next 'format jump' - DVD Audio. Old albums can be remixed to sound like new, and new albums could be recorded with the six channels of sound in mind.
I look forward to owning more albums on this format and hope that the powers that be will soon add to the current limited list of available titles.
Top reviews from other countries
- GaleazziReviewed in France on 6 June 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Ttes bien
Top!!
- Mama LindaReviewed in the United States on 6 January 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars For my vintage kid.
My son is a Queen lover!!!!!!
This album was a surprise addition to his Christmas list and, boy was he surprised!
Plays beautifully!
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RenzReviewed in Germany on 8 July 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Alles wie beschrieben
Bin begeistert ! Alles Top
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MochoReviewed in Mexico on 13 August 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Excelente servicio. Un gran producto.
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Ritchie 1966Reviewed in Japan on 10 October 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars 最高傑作
リマスター盤の購入、2曲別アレンジが入っています。悪名高いマネジャーの事を歌ったものから、最後の女王陛下まで、完璧申し分無い一作です。