Flash Gordon [Original Soundtrack]

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All Music Guide - Greg Prato
While writing and recording The Game, Queen were asked by renowned movie director Dino DeLaurentis to provide the soundtrack for his upcoming sci-fi epic Flash Gordon. The band accepted and promptly began working on both albums simultaneously. Although at first many fans criticized Flash Gordon since it was issued as an official Queen release rather than a motion picture soundtrack, it has proved to be one of rock's better motion picture soundtracks over the years. The majority of the music is instrumental, with dialogue from the movie in place of Freddie Mercury's singing (only two tracks contain lyrics), but the songwriting is still unmistakably Queen. Highlights abound, ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Greg Prato
While writing and recording The Game, Queen were asked by renowned movie director Dino DeLaurentis to provide the soundtrack for his upcoming sci-fi epic Flash Gordon. The band accepted and promptly began working on both albums simultaneously. Although at first many fans criticized Flash Gordon since it was issued as an official Queen release rather than a motion picture soundtrack, it has proved to be one of rock's better motion picture soundtracks over the years. The majority of the music is instrumental, with dialogue from the movie in place of Freddie Mercury's singing (only two tracks contain lyrics), but the songwriting is still unmistakably Queen. Highlights abound, such as "Football Fight," "Vultan's Theme (Attack of the Hawkmen)," "The Wedding March," and the heavy metal roar of "Battle Theme." But the two more conventional songs were the album's two best tracks -- the anthemic U.K. Top Ten hit "Flash's Theme" and the woefully underrated rocker "The Hero." With Queen involved, Flash Gordon is certainly not your average, predictable soundtrack. [The 2011 reissue adds a six-song bonus disc that includes alternate versions of album tracks plus live performances of "Flash" and "The Hero."]
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/13/2011
  • Label: Hollywood Records
  • UPC: 050087245511
  • Catalog Number: 001411002
  • Sales rank: 44,323

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Queen Primary Artist
Freddie Mercury Synthesizer, Vocals, Group Member
Brian May Synthesizer, Guitar, Vocals, Group Member
Roger Taylor Synthesizer, Drums, Vocals, Group Member
John Deacon Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Group Member
Howard Blake Conductor
Technical Credits
Freddie Mercury Composer
Queen Arranger, Executive Producer
Brian May Composer, Producer, Executive Producer
Roger Taylor Composer, Executive Producer
Jim Beach Management
John Deacon Composer
Alan Douglas Engineer
Bob Ludwig Mastering
Kooster McAllister Engineer
John Richards Engineer
Eric Tomlinson Engineer
Justin Shirley-Smith Producer
Howard Blake Orchestral Arrangements
Cream Artwork
Kris Fredriksson Producer
Adam Ayan Mastering
Gregg Brooks Liner Notes
Joshua J. MacRae Producer
Mack McKenna Producer, Engineer
Gary Taylor Liner Notes
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