In 2014, they shared the compilation album ‘Queen Forever’which was comprised of songs recorded in the ’80s that had been “forgotten about”. Since Mercury’s death in 1991, Queen have released a number of previously unheard tracks featuring the frontman. ‘Face It Alone’ marks the first new song featuring Freddie Mercury to be released in over eight years. You can pre-order the collection here (also released on November 18). Per a press release, the eight-disc release boasts an hour-plus disc of previously unreleased recordings, including six unpublished songs.Ī series of candid spoken exchanges in the studio will also offer “the most revealing window yet into the four members’ creative process and the joy, in-jokes and banter on their return to working together”. Today (October 13), Queen has released the stirring song along with an official lyric video – you can watch it below.įans can also Pre-order a special 7″ vinyl edition of ‘Face It Alone’which is due to arrive on November 18.Īdditionally, the track will appear on a limited collector’s edition box set of Queen’s 13th studio album ‘The Miracle’.

It’s from the ‘Miracle’ sessions.” May described the tune as “beautiful” and “touching”, adding: “It was kind of hiding in plain sight.” “And it’s wonderful,” Taylor told Zoe Ball during an interview on BBC Radio 2. Over the summer, Roger Taylor and Brian May revealed that they had unearthed a previously unreleased song by the band that had been sung by their late frontman. In the aria, Calaf expresses his triumphant assurance that he will win the princess.Queen have shared a rediscovered track featuring Freddie Mercury – listen to ‘Face It Alone’ below. And my name,no one will know No, no On your mouth I will say it, when the light will shine And my kiss will break the silence, that makes you mine His name no one will know. However, any man who wishes to wed Turandot must first answer her three riddles if he fails, he will be beheaded. No one sleeps No one sleeps Even you, oh princess, in your cold room, look at the stars that tremble with love and hope But my mystery it is locked in me. It is sung by Calaf, il principe ignoto (the unknown prince), who falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but cold Princess Turandot. 'Nessun dorma' ('None shall sleep') is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's frequently performed opera Turandot and is one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera. His operas include including Madame Butterfly and La Boheme.

Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini (DecemNovember 29, 1924) is regarded as one of the great operatic composers of the late 19th and early 20th century.

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