We are the Champions
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Product ID: GM1 CP013
By Freddie Mercury
published: 1977
Publisher:
Goodmusic
Arranger:
Good
Series:
Concert Pops
Genre:
Pop Music
Line Up:
Symphony Orchestra
Duration:
3:00
Level: 3
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About this item
This ballad was written by Freddie Mercury and recorded and performed by Queen for their 1977 album "News of the World". It has since become a popular anthem for football supporters and for other sporting victories.
In the final section ofthis arrangement the strings attempt to slip into a style more reminiscent of Antonio Vivaldi than Freddie Mercury - this however is entirely appropriate as it is, of course, a well-known fact that Vivaldi was an ardent football fan regularly attending SSC Venezia matches (and, no doubt, picking up a Four Seasons takeaway pizza on the way home)!
Useful for lighter concerts or as an unexpected encore after something more serious, perhaps!
Instrumentation
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Alto sax, 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion [2] (Cymbals (susp and clash), Glockenspiel) Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
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Composer
Freddie Mercury (1946-1991)
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara (5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range.[4][5][6] As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We Are the Champions". In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, penning hits such as "Barcelona", "I Was Born to Love You" and "Living on My Own". Mercury also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician (piano or vocals) for other artists. He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 1991, only one day after publicly acknowledging he had the disease.
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