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While the original "Barcelona" album was originally released on 24th October 1988, the 1992 Olympics, for which the title song was intended, sparked a new wave of interest. In 2012, the stars aligned for a true reappraisal. The move of Queen's catalog from EMI Records to Island Records facilitated a complete re-release. But this was far more than a simple repackaging. As the reissue was announced in July 2012, it was confirmed that the album would receive "an entirely newly-orchestrated re-working" to mark the 25th anniversary of the lead single. This was the realization of the album's true, intended form. Find out where to Share public link While
The 2012 project was a multi-faceted celebration of Mercury's legacy, extending far beyond the audio CD. But this was far more than a simple repackaging
Beyond the world-class orchestra, the 2012 edition was enriched by an impressive roster of musicians: The 2012 project was a multi-faceted celebration of
The title track gains an explosive, triumphant lift during its famous crescendos, thanks to real brass and percussion.