Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen x Peter Bence (Piano Cover)

[@david10101961]

One of the fascinations of KZbin is you think you've found the ultimate cover of a timeless classic, only to later discover an even more gifted virtuoso who completely blitzes everything you've heard before. After a while it leaves you wondering how long this progression of excellence can possibly continue. I'd listened to maybe half a dozen renditions of BH thinking that they were pretty special, only to now encounter Mr Peter Bence. Now who could possibly top this? Putting Peter's speed and and flamboyant style aside, the arrangement and innovation, while still remaining completely faithful to Freddie's original composition, is so far unparalleled...... and by some distance. Of course it's a matter of personal taste, and this is merely my humble opinion.

[@stuartwhitwam5289]

I've been playing the piano since I was 7 years of age in 1952 and had classical training for 4 years and the developed my own jass style, I play almost everyday. I saw Roy Budd in 1969 and he was an absolute Star at the keyboard in Jass. I watched he play In an English Country Garden in a Minor key!! No mean feet at all. This rendition of BH is so far the best I have ever heard, as music is purely subjective and always will be I feel this the fine performance will not even be equally for a long time Excellent !!

[@BigMountainCustomRC]

This man is blessed not just gifted. My son sent me a link to a cover he did of Michael Jackson's Beat It on a looper pedal hooked to a Grand Piano. Absolutely amazing. Which led me here. I'm still amazed. I've been playing the piano for over 45 years and, although I can hold my own, this Piano Virtuoso has me rapt. Absolutely Blessed not just gifted.

[@myscorpions]

Interesting take on Bohemian Rhapsody, but in my layperson opinion, it veers too much from the original..

[@david10101961]

@@myscorpions Fair comment IMHO. There are plenty of excellent covers on KZbin that stay much closer to the original script. We're all different and are impressed by different experiences, and I think that's great.

[@TheTillia]

You nailed it.

[@melissah6235]

He plays the piano the way Freddie sings.

[@Urmom-td3np]

haha 🤣

[@chergui77]

With PASSION!!!

[@alvinrasmus6674]

This is actually insane what can i even say. Its not just the epic arrangement and speed, but the articulation and accuracy is just so perfect

[@digitalsketchguy7844]

This is how I would play piano in my dreams. I could hear Liszt, Mozart, Bach, Rachmaninov, Liberace, Chopin, Freddie and Peter Bence. Superb! Bravo!

[@CraigPeterOfficial]

Many people love Peter because he plays so fast.. however some people don't understand that his articulation, musical phrasing and emotion is what other pianists come for.. 🎹 masterpiece once again Peter.. Bravo! 😊

[@SnowRiderUpNorth]

So true! Many can "play fast" but a very select few can do it with his articulation, musicality and emotion.

[@gilesbray6014]

When Freddie wrote this masterpiece, I feel that he played around with it in his mind during the composing stage, hearing all sorts of possibilities in which the tune could manifest itself, and today on stumbling across this mind bending adaptation by a true genius, I think Freddie's dreams of its full potential have been realised. From earth to the very farthest point of the universe this is the most wonderful piece of brilliance I have heard. Thank you for bringing this into my life Peter.

[@merenguehips]

Pretty sure Freddie and Franz are smiling down on this one. This the Liszt-level arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody I've been waiting for. 💙💙💙

[@collinsanderson4970]

Hah! I was going to say the same thing! :)

[@juliespear6893]

I was just thinking the exact same.

[@JSBach-pd4yg]

He's son of Liszt

[@JoshuaWinterr]

@@JSBach-pd4yg This is not the style of Liszt. Hear Jarrod Radnichs Version, this is liszt.

[@JSBach-pd4yg]

@@JoshuaWinterr nope, he too dramatic

[@Plumblossom9546]

Freddie loved Chopin and Mozart. He listened to classical music more than other genres, and loved opera. He was very fleet-fingered himself and had the aptitude to be a virtuoso, IMO. Freddie would be SPEECHLESS over this. He couldn’t be more blown away than to hear his music performed so passionately as a classical piano concerto. ❤❤BRAVO, Peter!!!

[@allmen08]

Franz, Frederic, Wolfgang, Sergei and Freddie are all smiling❤❤❤

[@evgenybaturin681]

This is the most original, most virtuoso, most addictive version of Bohemian Rhapsody! Peter, I was waiting your BR and it exceeded all expectations! Bravo!!!

[@lynnenewell2016]

@@benullmann8261 the best rendition is the original by Queen. Everyone else is fighting for 2nd place.

[@bennohd8095]

@@lynnenewell2016 yea true

[@JoshuaWinterr]

@@benullmann8261 I think it's hard to compare these two varriants because they both have a different style. They are both extremely well arranged and I think there is no best one.

[@TheManOfDecency]

Yes! Yes! So well said!

[@inara89iz]

I am surpriesd

[@brandwilbll]

AS someone who has played the actual song 100s of times, this is it. It is impossible to reach perfection but this is 99.99% of it. Fantastic!

[@LouisaAnina]

If only Freddie could listen to this❤

[@caseymckenney5540]

I'm disappointed I can only "Like" this once. It's phenomenal! Peter, YOU are phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@suewaters9842]

I'm sure Freddie is looking down on this with a huge smile on his face. Amazing!!!

[@david10101961]

I rarely comment twice but I will here. I've listened to as many other KZbin videos of Peter's that I could find, but I have reached the conclusion that Bohemian Rhapsody is singularly his most impressive and original arrangement. I think that's helped because BR is such a masterpiece in the first place, Freddie M was a great composer in his own right. But Peter takes this to a whole new level, and his explosive climax is beyond amazing. Somehow he manages to infuse a touch of Chopin, and of Beethoven, and of Peter Bence, in places, and whenever he goes walkabout he still retains much of the theme and substance of the original. I'm by no means an expert and of course at the end of the day it's all about personal taste, but Peter is somebody I doubt I'll ever tire of listening to. The word 'genius' is too easily bestowed on people imo, but here is a man who is surely worthy of it. [EDIT -- Feb 19, 2023] I keep coming back to listen to this clip. For me, it's sublime. And I pick up more little nuances every time I listen. I can't imagine even Peter himself surpassing this performance. His flamboyant, effortless, almost dismissive style of playing makes me smile. It's like his fingers are saying "this is too easy, find us something a bit more challenging". Wow. Just wow. I'm speechless.

[@eliastuovila7744]

You put it so well.

[@alexstaton85]

I might be biased because I’ve watched many of this guys videos and I really enjoy his talent but personally I feel like this is arguably the greatest piano performance of all time. The Percision and deliverance is incredible. This video will be enjoyed by many for a long time to come, thank you for sharing your talent with us. 😀

[@borayurt66]

This and Harry Potter theme.

[@buzzer193]

Couldn't agree more. I've heard the world's greatest pianists playing all of the timeless classics and none of it captivated me as much as this performance. Just a stunning performance!

[@kitayspec]

Это полёт! Просто фантастика. Уникальное сочетание высокой техники игры и собственной харизмы. Спасибо за то, что Вы именно такой!

[@ShellHawksNest]

My God! I hear all the hard work, the lonely, frustrating hours learning your craft, the triumphs and the failures. And the ultimate mastering of the art form! Thank you for NOT quitting when it got hard. Your music is a gift to us all!

[@snubbyj]

Insanely stunning 👏 Excellent arrangement Peter

[@lynnenewell2016]

I believe with all my heart that Freddie Mercury would love your arrangement of this song. Freddie loved all forms of music. I hope wherever he is, he’s heard this rendition.

[@homonnaizsolt]

@mzali hamza 2 How about you drop this pathetic self-promotion?

[@daved8551]

Can't wait for the sheet mus........ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Bahahahahahaha, I almost got through it with a straight face!!!!!!!

[@nelsons.5930]

🤭😵‍💫😳...👏😉!!!

[@basb0y]

@@nelsons.5930 I wholehearted agree!! How on earth can anyone play this!!! Stunning!😵

[@jackabug2475]

I love how there's sheet music available... as if there are more than a few dozen pianists in the world who could do the arrangement justice. Everybody else would just look at it and weep.

[@youyoum5377]

FINALLY! We've been waiting for this one for years.

[@57JackCaptainSparrow]

YES, Years. With only a ghost bar or two in a couple of his videos. Was it worth the wait?

[@gregsullivan7408]

@@57JackCaptainSparrow F*ck yeah! 😀

[@christianeberhart8568]

In all honesty, I could imagine that QUEEN has been waiting for this one for years ...

[@justasuit2271]

4 months a day. take it or leave it

[@Remnants100]

Not just a cover, but a fantastic interpretation of Freddie's great composition.

[@MaryGraceArevalocallmegracie]

Peter Bence is the type of pianist who never left out any piano key. He always make sure that all of them form part of his obra maestra 😂😁🤘

[@jenodomokos467]

annyira jó látni, hogy amikor a rátermettség, és szorgalom, valamint a tehetség, ennyire egy emberben ötvöződik, és így létrejönnek ilyen csodák... Gratulálok Bence! Így tovább! Fantasztikus vagy!

[@marty4446]

Peter - your Piano-Playing is unmatched, not from this world!!! A BIG, BIG , BRAVO, BRAVISSIMO!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@galigogb4683]

This is the best cover by far!

[@maxmenius9839]

Timeless, majestic, perfect! Talk about passion for music? Peter is it! A magnificent performance.

[@LanguageSheep]

You have a gift and are a gift!!! Thanks again for making my day.

[@philipwhatcott1964]

He makes it look so easy! I love gifted people...really gifted people...a rare thing. Especially nowadays, when people, hardly gifted at all somehow manage to make it to the top!! New generations are missing out.

[@wolfgang4973]

Freddie Mercury legendás Queen dalának zongorarapszódiáját (eredeti), ismét nagy érzékenységgel tolmácsoltad. Igaz, az eredeti megmaradt, és Mercury remekműve, de az Ön verziója korunk egyik legjobb zongoraértelmezése. A játékstílusod egyedi és eredeti... The piano rhapsody of the legendary Queen song by Freddie Mercury (original), you have again interpreted with great sensitivity. True, the original remains and is a masterpiece by Mercury, but your version is one of the best piano interpretations of our time. Your style of play is unique and original... Die Klavier-Rhapsodie des legendären Queen-Songs von Freddie Mercury (Original), hast du wieder mit viel Feingefühl interpretiert. Richtig, das Original bleibt und ist ein Meisterwerk von Mercury, aber deine Version ist eine der besten Klavierinterpretationen unserer Zeit. Deine Spielweise ist einzigartig und originell…

[@MrChrisK1973]

Yellow shirt is a touching tribute to a legend. Great job as always ❤️

[@KingJulien27]

I was wondering why he didn't post anything new lately... Because this masterpiece is worth waiting for! I started playing piano 1 year ago and knowing how hard it is, I have the deepest respect for Peter. He puts a smile on my face every time I listen to him. And this arrangement along with his perfect playing is probably the best piano interpretation ever.

[@luisdiaz7914]

Peter: you make me cry , incredible artist. A million claps from Mexico!

[@TehSafst3r]

I like how his body language matches every part he plays, he really is putting everything into playing in the moment

[@jet07son]

wow , just when i thought this guy couldnt get any better , he knocks it out of the park , this is unbelievable

[@SanjaStojanovic-nj2bp]

Fantastic and inspiring performance,Peter seems to be part of piano.

[@jacksonnewman3838]

I was mesmerized the entire performance, and then his finale (starting at 4:50) dropped my jaw and sent chills down my spine. Bravo Peter! You are a once-in-a-lifetime pianist. Also, you know this entire performance is phenomenal when KZbin has a hard time figuring out which section was the most replayed. 😂👏

[@ishan_bbx]

It's not about fast playing. . But about how he manages to KEEP THE EMOTION IN THAT FAST PLAYING STYLE. MAH MAN IS THROWING EMOTION EVERY MILLISECONDS!!!🔥🔥🔥💝💝💝

[@sundaru1]

Speechless , its God level skill in playing piano

[@epo1980]

Finally an arrangement with the quality what this piece deserves. Freddie would be stunned and amazed.

[@cbmsysmobile]

Glorious. Fabulous. Freddie would be proud.

[@MargotRecabarren]

Freddie are smiling… We are grateful and moves for this stunning and amazing cover!!!

[@bennyboost]

I love how you managed to bring out hints of Liszt and Chopin in this :)

[@damion1483]

Peter, I think this is your greatest performance. Flawless in every regard. Amazing.

[@edwardfitz-gibbon6484]

The brilliance of Freddy interwoven brilliantly with piano classics. It had me laughing all the way through. Love it.

[@tihon10782]

Как говорил герой Олега Табакова, Вот это искусство, вот ради чего стоит жить...Браво!

[@MrBrandCreate]

Вот эта работа,) вот ради чего стоит жить!

[@srfsrf7373]

And again, Peter, I just can not stop watching your performance and I can not stop listening to this fantastic interpretation of that song. There is so much power in it! Thanks!

[@buzzer193]

As much as I was blown away by this entire performance, the sensitivity and heart felt expression at 4:15 to the end really speaks volumes about Peter's nuanced musicianship and is perhaps my favorite section in the veritable feast of musical moments

[@donsmith717]

You bring out the best in a piano, and your camera-friend brings out the best in you. Thank you both.

[@lanushkalana3894]

I agree, they are just perfect for each other! 😊🙏

[@lm5203]

Outstandingly brilliant. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, your humble audience.

[@michelnguema5472]

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[@veecam1253]

You are the Beethoven of pop music arrangement business, completely blowing my mind dude! Your Bohemian arrangement reaches the top classical sophistication yet well reflects the original melody and beautifully embellishes it. I’m sure if Mr Frederie Mercury were here to listen to this performance, he’d bow at you the same way I do. Congratulation on the glory of the Bohemian Rhapsody!

[@freadadillon4071]

Queen's best taken to an entirely new level. Peter, you are certainly the most unique, creative, and entertaining pianist I have ever seen in all my long life. You never stop amazing me. And I agree with the comment below --- insanely stunning.

[@МараДост]

Такое ощущение,что он и инструмент-одно целое,разделенное временем и обстоятельствами. Музыкальный кураж исполнителя,выводит за пределы понимания.Он с легкостью создает мир,в который хочется заглянуть! Удивительное чувство,подарок гения!

[@vitaliykuloyans]

Прекрасный коментарий, приглашаю Вас на мой музыкальный канал живой музыки 🎶

[@Stroimvmesto]

Редко встретишь человека который играет с инструментом, а не мучает его как многие, думая что они умеют играть

[@alliswede42]

"This is your best one yet!" -Me, on every video you put out but I really mean it this time

[@lisamiller9314]

OMG!! Excellent!! Brilliant!! STELLAR!! And another word even more powerful than those that I cant think of!!!!

[@emiliavarga1866]

Fantasztikus feldolgozás, a legjobb, amit eddig ismertem! Virtuóz előadás! Gratulálok és köszönöm!

[@livmarlin4259]

A szexben is az.

[@jelle8891]

You just know when Peter does one of his talented improv on a very popular song, it's gonna be the very BEST!!! Just to name one part, the mutliple transitions starting from 2:36 onward are from another world!! I look forward to your concert next year!!!

[@zorbish]

This is the coolest, most creative piano rendition of this song I've ever heard! He literally speaks with the piano, amazing!

[@cabamama]

Super-Duper-Unbelievable performance that I can never get enough of. You are the BEST!!!

[@alexfarrer2365]

There is actually no words to describe how incredible that was.

[@YuvalSalomon]

The jacket is familiar to me from somewhere 😉 Great video as always 👏🏼🎹✨

[@yugeshrajbhandari7208]

He looks like Freddie mercury too 😉

[@BencepeterOfficial]

We have to go yellow for Freddie , don't we? :)

[@anushrichard5742]

I've always looked up to you PETER....! you recreate music which is soo pure , so blissful to hear aswell watching u play.... Great going man..!

[@maazshariff7976]

Nicee

[@mariafatimasousa6419]

O melhor 🥰

[@Rusticonian]

I can’t get enough of this !!! PETER BENCE is totally awesome.

[@viktorkaramusko2208]

Hope the members of Queen will see this masterpiece... I wish good luck to you in your further career. This is awesome!

[@viktorkaramusko2208]

@Gyllfinex Grounded, thanks😀 I was in hurry when I wrote that text. Bug fixed 🙂

[@miodragcristianiovanov229]

I have to admit that I myself listened to many piano, piano & cello and other combination renditions of this, but I was quite amazed by this piano touch on the BH. Very inventive, original and unexpected!

[@rafikrozeik1925]

I can’t even put in to words how brilliant this piece is. Simply flawless. Really stunning performance. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to listen to such perfection!

[@laurenglickman9300]

Pure Genius. II: BRAVO :II I can listen to this all day long! Wow!

[@killerstriker1344]

Perfect piece. I hope Freddie Mercury was alive to hear this!!!

[@susuwatari1]

i love how he expressing the music just like freddie mercury is singing in there.

[@NemoAnimus]

You know he means business when the hair flops are in sync with the music. One of the best original arrangements of this anthem! The emotion, and charisma you exude are simply tantalizing 👏

[@hopemerchant706]

That was just blooming amazing

[@KristiKatt]

i feel unworthy to listen to this. This is the best interpretation of bohemian rapsody i have ever heard! Holy mother of god..

[@kasperorganics-organiccott6881]

I think yours is the best comment I've seen. 😁

[@lindagiuffre3827]

The most wonderful version of Bohemian Rhapsody I have ever heard! I could listen all day! Incredible!

[@FoxingAboutAndStuff]

He’s truly a master at work

[@ThuNguyen-tj4ek]

Holly shit… you went beast mode on this. Best piano version I’ve ever listened too.

[@silvardsilvard8702]

I think the people who disliked this are jealous they will never bé able to play thé piano liké you do I live with your musique you are fantastique !!!!!! What a masterpiece !!!!

[@verydifferentthought]

I am loving what is happening on youtube with piano magicians in both classical and modern arrangements in recent years. Piano niche getting more content creators and also viewers! By the way, respect to Peter's playing from Uzbekistan !

[@aaronhall4361]

Moving arrangement and performance. The amount of colors and harmonic textures you manage to pack into this piece is mind blowing! BRAVO.

[@gordonjarvis]

Wow!! This rendition is insanely amazing. Peter Bence does it again, and again, and again; infinite brilliance!!

[@burtsagooner1]

Wow, just amazing. Freddie must be smiling looking down at this version. Bravo

[@rnhealer6044]

I really like this. I never imagined Bohemian Rhapsody as a piano piece, but it works and Peter, you are immensely talented. I will definitely watch this again. I'm going to watch more of your videos.

[@kasperorganics-organiccott6881]

Absolutely gorgeous playing, and equally stunning visually. He even looks a little like Freddie. It kind of reminds me of that scene in Amadeus when Mozart takes the piece written by Salieri and transforms it. Although Freddie provided much, much more to work with. I absolutely love this. ❤

[@russgann6089]

This says more about me than about Mr. Bence. I'm not sure if I love him or hate him. Haven't figured that out yet. But I was gobsmacked by his performance. I think he's an alien from outer space, Please don't tell me that he's a mere mortal human being.

[@matt_the_pianoman]

I think this is now the best improvised and unique piano cover of this song... what a stunning and extraordinary performance Peter!

[@jurgennaeve3897]

and Freddie still smiles in heaven!

[@pierroth0996]

the best Bohemian Rhapsody perfomance ever !!!!

[@pierroth0996]

and the best version 😅

[@umbertonicolaci5614]

Splendida esecuzione e tecnica straordinaria che evidenzia in modo eccelso tutte le sfumature di un brano IMMORTALE! CHAPEAU!

[@ccrane5959]

And that's how a Steinway and Sons should be played. Bravo 👏

[@rotunnoe]

Six minutes. Straight through. Not a single mistake! You are the Liberace of your time!

[@ocenonde2444]

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[@SEBaynes]

The details in the piece!!.. so much more to this than just the fast notes! as always, wonderful performance from Peter!

[@Kahinganda]

One and the only one.. best of the best...Peter Bence!.. Extraordinary performance!

[@rrrrshyo2806]

This cover is simply out of the world 😍

[@lolawhite3916]

He should have a billion of subscribers! genius in a flesh!

[@Wetleatherguy]

Most Germans differentiate between "classical music" and "light music". But you bring them together. Very well done! 👋 Absolutely love it! Thank you! 🥰

[@nadineverschuere1287]

Not enough words.. Brilliant...stunning...unique...love it so much !!!!!

[@gene978]

Once again, you inspired me after a 25 year break and not realizing how much I miss playing to get my ass back on the bench. Thank You Peter!

[@michaelfidell883]

Wow. I’ve been searching for some words but that’s it. Hard to believe this is possible

[@FunSketchMovies]

Only Peter Bence can make me listen to piano covers without feeling the urge to listen to the original. He almost creates something totally new without losing the recognizability of the music. Also nice combined with his classical background ➡ 2:44

[@teamskovgaarden]

Just out of this world. I imagine that “Freddie” himself would have been proud and touched that his music could inspire to such an interpretation - beautiful and a masterpiece 🙏🏼

[@ocenonde2444]

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