Time for another true confession: I've got a weakness for rock opera. You know, sort of epic lyrics and layered arrangements and intricate piano parts—and a band member who could hit an unnaturally high note. Think Styx' "Come Sail Away" and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Queen ruled supreme when it comes to rock opera. I spent a delightful afternoon at office, making short work of interpreting spreadsheets by gorging myself on Queen. Since The Pit was at full occupency, so I sat on my hands and put a proverbial piece of tape over my mouth, but it was really hard to sit still. Queen is meant to be sung aloud. Imagine my good luck to hear "Somebody to Love" on my drive home—I cranked the volume to 11 and belted with Bryan May—and gawd did it feel good.
One more time—all together now:
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