May and Andrea Bocelli delivered a thrilling version of a Queen classic, creating a fusion of classical and rock that is simply mesmerizing

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A collaboration of an Opera Singer with a Rock Guitarist just doesn’t sound right. And one would assume it would surely be horrible, right? Yet recently the collaboration between Andrea Bocelli, the legendary Opera Singer, and Brian May, the rock guitarist icon of the band “Queen,” defies such expectations. Listen to the duo’s captivating performance of “Who Wants to Live Forever” which left the audience stunned. Who knew these two polar opposite talents can create something so magical?

In the beautiful region of Tuscany, the duet came together on Bocelli’s 30th-anniversary concert and left the audience in awe with their performance. May covers the guitar with his gentle strumming which appropriately lays into Bocelli, who sings with so much power in his operatic voice that it physically moves you.

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The typically hard-to-please Queen fans were mesmerized but fans around the world also love the performance. One commented “A beautiful reflection of a wonderful song,” and another wrote, “Freddie would be proud” giving a rare universal approval.

But this wasn’t just a one off. Queen has previously ventured into the Opera territory. In 2003, Brian May and Luciano Pavarotti – the most famous opera singer of all time collaborated and made waves online. The video was a massive hit garnering over 24 Million views and it’s likely the Queen/Bocelli collaboration may achieve similar viral fame.

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While the mix of a legendary rock band like Queen and iconic opera singers like Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti may seem like an odd blend, both vids above showcase how, unlikely pairing can often lead to extraordinary outcomes.

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The unusual duet performance came as a surprise to the Queen fans and music lovers worldwide but the fusion led to an unforgettable experience and even the creation of a new possible genre in the music industry. As one fan commented Freddie Mercury’s heart will surely be touched by this performance.

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