Search - Queen :: A Night at the Opera (30th Anniversary Coll. Ed) [CD/DVD Combo]

Michelle D. from HAMPDEN, ME
Reviewed on 3/9/2021...

I don't know. I really just don't know what to say. The surround sound mixes are great. If you like this album then buy this. But I don't know if I like this or not. I'm torn. The beginning medley is awesome, followed by You're My Best friend, another great track. 39 is good. Sweet Lady is okay. Seaside isn't very good. I don't know about that one, actually. Prophet's Song is great. Love f My Life, awesome. Good Company, not as good. Bohemian Rhapsody I have a love/hate relationship with. I like it some days, I don't others. Today I'm in the middle. God Save The Queen I don't really like. Maybe because I'm not British and I haven't memorized the words and the rhythm. I think... That this isn't the best Queen album. It's not terrible. Four Stars. That is liable to change in a few days, but right now, that's it.

It's About the Surround Mixes

Skydog | South of the Mason-Dixon | 02/11/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Reviewers who made comments like "disappointed in the video" are missing the point: It's all about the 5.1 Surround mixes! A friend recommend this version highly and I've finally gotten around to buying this. But the point is that Queen's masterwork and Roy Thomas Baker's pinnacle are now being made available to enjoy in 6 channel audio. The videos are secondary to this kind of format.



Here is what you do. Go out and buy a 5.1 surround system. Set it up properly. Start the album (yes I said "album"). Then turn off the TV! Just listen. THAT is the purpose of these kinds of discs. Then after you have satisfied yourself, go back and listen to it again with the TV on and simply let your eyes gently fall upon the TV screen as screensaver images of yesteryear pass by. This is the purpose of this kind of disc.



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