Слайд 4The objectives of my work:
to tell the main facts of
his biography;
to describe him as a man of many talents;
to
explain the reasons of his popularity;
to conduct a survey and find out what pupils of my age know about this outstanding singer.
Слайд 9Mercury absolutely adored
Liza Minnelli
Слайд 10Freddie Mercury had a unique voice.
Mercury wrote ten out of
the seventeen songs of the Queen’s Greatest Hits album.
Being
a rock singer, he wrote music in rockabilly, heavy metal and disco styles.
Слайд 11The most notable performance with the Queen took place at
Live Aid in 1985, during which the stadium audience of
72,000 people clapped, sang, and swayed in unison.
Слайд 12Mercury took part in 700 concerts in different countries all
over the world.
Слайд 13Mercury put out two solo albums, a duet with Montserrat
Caballe and several singles. “Barselona”, was an official anthem of
1992 Olympics.
Слайд 14Mercury was diagnosed with AIDS in the spring of 1987.
Слайд 15Mercury died on 24 November, 1991 at the age of
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Who was Freddie Mercury?
Do you know his songs?
What musical group
did he found?
What style of music did he play?
Why did
he die young?
What do you feel when you hear the songs “We are the Champions” and “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
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The song “We are the Champions”
“The song is touching and
quiet, than quick and exciting. It sounds like an anthem.”
“The
drums are heard clearly. The rhythm is energetic. The lyrics are catchy.”
“This music is like a storm. Which never gets quiet.”
Слайд 23The song “Bohemian Rhapsody”
“I like this song. It is pleasant
to listen to.”
“ The beginning of the song is boring
but the ending is interesting.”
“It is boring for me!”
“ Tender music and lyrics. Brilliant guitar solo…”
Слайд 24“I don’t want to be a star,
I want to
be a legend."
