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| Released | 8 December 1980 | |||
| Recorded | February–March; October–November 1980 | |||
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| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 35:11 | |||
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Flash Gordon
Queen
Discográfica: EMIElektra · Estudio de grabación: Townhouse (London); Music Center (London); Advision (London) · Productor: Brian May , Reinhold Mack
1980 studio album / Soundtrack album by Queen
Flash Gordon is the first soundtrack album and ninth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 8 December 1980 by EMI Records in the UK and on 27 January 1981 by Elektra Records in the US.[1] It is one of two film soundtracks that they produced, along with Highlander. It is the soundtrack to the science fiction film Flash Gordon and features lyrics on only two tracks. "Flash`s Theme" was the only single to be released from the album, under the title "Flash". The album reached number 10 on the UK charts and number 23 in the US.[2]
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1980 studio album / Soundtrack album by Queen
Flash Gordon is the first soundtrack album and ninth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 8 December 1980 by EMI Records in the UK and on 27 January 1981 by Elektra Records in the US.[1] It is one of two film soundtracks that they produced, along with Highlander. It is the soundtrack to the science fiction film Flash Gordon and features lyrics on only two tracks. "Flash`s Theme" was the only single to be released from the album, under the title "Flash". The album reached number 10 on the UK charts and number 23 in the US.[2]
Leer másThe album was reissued worldwide on 27 June 2011 (excluding the US and Canada, where it was released on 27 September) as part of the band`s 40th anniversary.[3][4] The reissue adds an EP of related tracks.[5]
Unlike most soundtrack albums, audio from the film is prominently used in the theme song and the score selections of the album.[6]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [7] |
| Chicago Tribune | [8] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [9] |
| The Guardian | [10] |
| Record Mirror | [11] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [12] |
| Smash Hits | 2/10[13] |
| Uncut | [14] |
Track listing
All tracks are instrumental unless noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Flash`s Theme" | Brian May | Freddie Mercury and Brian May | 3:31 |
| 2. | "In the Space Capsule (The Love Theme)" | Roger Taylor | 2:43 | |
| 3. | "Ming`s Theme (In the Court of Ming the Merciless)" | Freddie Mercury | 2:41 | |
| 4. | "The Ring (Hypnotic Seduction of Dale)" | Mercury | 0:57 | |
| 5. | "Football Fight" | Mercury | 1:28 | |
| 6. | "In the Death Cell (Love Theme Reprise)" | Taylor | 2:25 | |
| 7. | "Execution of Flash" | John Deacon | 1:06 | |
| 8. | "The Kiss (Aura Resurrects Flash)" |
| 1:45 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Arboria (Planet of the Tree Men)" | Deacon | 1:42 | |
| 2. | "Escape from the Swamp" | Taylor | 1:43 | |
| 3. | "Flash to the Rescue" | May | Mercury | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Vultan`s Theme (Attack of the Hawk Men)" | Mercury | 1:13 | |
| 5. | "Battle Theme" | May | 2:18 | |
| 6. | "The Wedding March" | Richard Wagner (arr. May) | 0:56 | |
| 7. | "Marriage of Dale and Ming (And Flash Approaching)" |
| Mercury | 2:04 |
| 8. | "Crash Dive on Mingo City" | May | 1:00 | |
| 9. | "Flash`s Theme Reprise (Victory Celebrations)" | May | Mercury and May | 1:24 |
| 10. | "The Hero" |
| Mercury | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 35:11 | |||
- Track 1 listed as "Man" on the 1982 US LP, 5E-518-B
- Track 6 based on "Bridal Chorus"
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19. | "Flash`s Theme" (1991 remix by Mista Lawnge, 9.5) | May | 6:43 |
| Total length: | 41:54 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Flash" (Single Version) | May | 2:48 |
| 2. | "The Hero" (October 1980... Revisited) | May | 2:55 |
| 3. | "The Kiss" (Early Version, March 1980) |
| 1:11 |
| 4. | "Football Fight" (Early version, no synths! – February 1980) | Mercury | 1:55 |
| 5. | "Flash" (Live at the Montreal Forum, November 1981) | May | 2:12 |
| 6. | "The Hero" (Live at the Montreal Forum, November 1981) | May | 1:48 |
| Total length: | 12:49 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Flash/The Hero" (live at Morumbi Stadium, Sao Paulo, March 1981[15]) | May | 3:28 |
| 8. | "Flash" (Alternative Promo Video) | May | 3:17 |
| 9. | "Flash" (Vanguard Mix Promo Video) | May | 3:17 |
| Total length: | 22:11 | ||
Personnel
Queen
- Freddie Mercury – lead and backing vocals, synthesisers[16]
- Brian May – lead guitar, backing vocals, synthesisers, piano, organ,[17] co-lead vocals on "Flash`s Theme"[18]
- Roger Taylor – drums, timpani, backing vocals, synthesisers
- John Deacon – bass guitar, guitar, synthesisers
Additional personnel
- Howard Blake – additional orchestral arrangements
Charts
Weekly charts
| Year-end
|
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[31] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Japan (RIAJ)[32] | Gold | 100,000^ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[33] | Platinum | 20,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[34] | Gold | 100,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
1980 studio album / Soundtrack album by Queen
Flash Gordon is the first soundtrack album and ninth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 8 December 1980 by EMI Records in the UK and on 27 January 1981 by Elektra Records in the US.[1] It is one of two film soundtracks that they produced, along with Highlander. It is the soundtrack to the science fiction film Flash Gordon and features lyrics on only two tracks. "Flash`s Theme" was the only single to be released from the album, under the title "Flash". The album reached number 10 on the UK charts and number 23 in the US.[2]
The album was reissued worldwide on 27 June 2011 (excluding the US and Canada, where it was released on 27 September) as part of the band`s 40th anniversary.[3][4] The reissue adds an EP of related tracks.[5]
Unlike most soundtrack albums, audio from the film is prominently used in the theme song and the score selections of the album.[6]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [7] |
| Chicago Tribune | [8] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [9] |
| The Guardian | [10] |
| Record Mirror | [11] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [12] |
| Smash Hits | 2/10[13] |
| Uncut | [14] |
Track listing
All tracks are instrumental unless noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Flash`s Theme" | Brian May | Freddie Mercury and Brian May | 3:31 |
| 2. | "In the Space Capsule (The Love Theme)" | Roger Taylor | 2:43 | |
| 3. | "Ming`s Theme (In the Court of Ming the Merciless)" | Freddie Mercury | 2:41 | |
| 4. | "The Ring (Hypnotic Seduction of Dale)" | Mercury | 0:57 | |
| 5. | "Football Fight" | Mercury | 1:28 | |
| 6. | "In the Death Cell (Love Theme Reprise)" | Taylor | 2:25 | |
| 7. | "Execution of Flash" | John Deacon | 1:06 | |
| 8. | "The Kiss (Aura Resurrects Flash)" |
| 1:45 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Arboria (Planet of the Tree Men)" | Deacon | 1:42 | |
| 2. | "Escape from the Swamp" | Taylor | 1:43 | |
| 3. | "Flash to the Rescue" | May | Mercury | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Vultan`s Theme (Attack of the Hawk Men)" | Mercury | 1:13 | |
| 5. | "Battle Theme" | May | 2:18 | |
| 6. | "The Wedding March" | Richard Wagner (arr. May) | 0:56 | |
| 7. | "Marriage of Dale and Ming (And Flash Approaching)" |
| Mercury | 2:04 |
| 8. | "Crash Dive on Mingo City" | May | 1:00 | |
| 9. | "Flash`s Theme Reprise (Victory Celebrations)" | May | Mercury and May | 1:24 |
| 10. | "The Hero" |
| Mercury | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 35:11 | |||
- Track 1 listed as "Man" on the 1982 US LP, 5E-518-B
- Track 6 based on "Bridal Chorus"
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19. | "Flash`s Theme" (1991 remix by Mista Lawnge, 9.5) | May | 6:43 |
| Total length: | 41:54 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Flash" (Single Version) | May | 2:48 |
| 2. | "The Hero" (October 1980... Revisited) | May | 2:55 |
| 3. | "The Kiss" (Early Version, March 1980) |
| 1:11 |
| 4. | "Football Fight" (Early version, no synths! – February 1980) | Mercury | 1:55 |
| 5. | "Flash" (Live at the Montreal Forum, November 1981) | May | 2:12 |
| 6. | "The Hero" (Live at the Montreal Forum, November 1981) | May | 1:48 |
| Total length: | 12:49 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Flash/The Hero" (live at Morumbi Stadium, Sao Paulo, March 1981[15]) | May | 3:28 |
| 8. | "Flash" (Alternative Promo Video) | May | 3:17 |
| 9. | "Flash" (Vanguard Mix Promo Video) | May | 3:17 |
| Total length: | 22:11 | ||
Personnel
Queen
- Freddie Mercury – lead and backing vocals, synthesisers[16]
- Brian May – lead guitar, backing vocals, synthesisers, piano, organ,[17] co-lead vocals on "Flash`s Theme"[18]
- Roger Taylor – drums, timpani, backing vocals, synthesisers
- John Deacon – bass guitar, guitar, synthesisers
Additional personnel
- Howard Blake – additional orchestral arrangements
Charts
Weekly charts
| Year-end
|
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[31] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Japan (RIAJ)[32] | Gold | 100,000^ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[33] | Platinum | 20,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[34] | Gold | 100,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
