Flashmob: Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen

[@yrthwyndandfyre]

Freddy Mercury was *such* a genius. R.I.P. Freddy. You changed my life.

[@1kinut800]

How in all the years I've lived have I not once run into a flashmob presentation???? That's on my bucketlist!

[@andalamoore]

Same

[@libbymills4432]

Okay!

[@Феликс-к5у]

Great. We did it 12.12.2012!!! We stans as if we the numbers ;) good luck to everyone for all they wishes!! . Dream more.. worry less @ live your passion

[@eleosofia]

@@Феликс-к5у how do u do iiiit

[@Феликс-к5у]

@@eleosofia kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX2Uon5vp6-CrtU

[@JanSparkles1]

"Whatever you do with my music, do not make it boring!" Freddie Mercury.

[@Antech666]

Dont put quotations and miss-quote please.

[@jan6470]

He also said "If it’s planned, it’s boring.", so i am not so sure if he would like organized flash mobs :-P

[@aw6986]

No one asked for a quote that they already knew, smh

[@KateCrimson]

Unfortunately, in this case, that is exactly what they did: made it boring!

[@darkrosemusic7663]

EVERY single queen cover video has this comment

[@kimfortin8452]

I must say that with all the renditions of Bohemian Rhapsody available on line, this is the one that brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful. Freddie is smiling down.

[@shady8479]

Oh, thank the lord im not the only one

[@martinpatrick1746]

The legacy of Freddie Mercury lives on when a group of people perform the song I'm sure Freddie is smiling from heaven hearing this tribute to his music and Queen.

[@stevenhaynes7633]

The amazing thing about this song is the fact that when Queen wanted to release it, those who were in "the know" didn't like it and didn't want it released. Rhapsody thankfully hit the airwaves and all these decades later and here we are still enjoying one of the most beautiful rock songs ever created.

[@melvynobrien6193]

Sorry, but some of us think it's overproduced crap with really dumb lyrics.

[@elisawestvirginiamountainm1019]

This made my heart HAPPY ❤

[@FissionChips]

@@melvynobrien6193 I suggest you continue to listen to rap for overproduced crap and inane violent lyrics then . .

[@brenyaklin9413]

Do any of you understand the hurdles this PERSON endured to be himself back in the day? I damn sure do. Wake up, talk about against all odds. God bestows heavenly gifts in those of us worry to receive. Amen

[@tridentpc1466]

Main reason was the length of the song , they didn't think it would get any radio time being too long

[@ravenocisty]

We desperately need more positive FLASH MOBS in our culture! I think it is so enriching, and makes me so happy!

[@andreaseckert5350]

Riave oxid ty je ina

[@anghinetti]

ravenocisty: You wouldn't think that if you were trying to get to sleep.....

[@SELAHPAUSE]

ravenocisty they have been replaced by mass shootings....sad very sad

[@pattyschrader731]

AMEN 2 YOU

[@janetbrandes929]

Especially if we can see more tubas in shopping carts. Hilarious!

[@1autocadman]

Freddie's Music is never boring we miss you Freddie

[@DynamiteChannelist]

“Here we see the wild musician performing its mating call. Listen as the flutes call out to attract the clarinets. Ah, such beauty. And now we hear the saxophone taking dominance. Truly a majestic creature. Such splendor watching them.”

[@soloparaplaystation6624]

What??

[@Wolfhound_81]

Sir David Attenborough, love it.

[@thefoolwholovestheworld]

LMAOO

[@hyperfluff_folf]

Love it

[@silverwolf6970]

Lol love this

[@katz734]

Freddie is still smiling down on us, and is and always will be apart of our hearts. I still sang it as they played ♥️🤗♥️

[@bmhater1283]

If he did not suffer from AIDS, oh boy he'll make more music

[@patriciamueller713]

Have you seen the three teenage german girls singing this song on some Voice like show? The judges were screamimg and dancing. OMG it was great

[@monzon529]

Yup me too.

[@angiet6500]

Katz, I've just found this video after 2 years. You just can't help singing along can you, it's so infectious, lol!!

[@katz734]

@@angiet6500 yep, it never gets old.

[@johnnyitgamer6069]

We should have more music in our world, it unites people!

[@BADMONTESS]

Except Muslims forbid anyone from listening to music, really? But sadly they do it is "Haram", so much for unity through music.

[@alistairville9303]

I truly love “flash mobs” - and all the effort folks put into creating them.

[@kathleentroutman9254]

Flashmob orchestra music has become my new passion! Love the concept..brilliant. offer music to everyone, everywhere, and sow seeds for future appreciation. I havent been lucky enough to experience one but i have the Internet! Love love love this! Freddy loves this!

[@marthahill8215]

What a thrill to be traveling and get to witness a free concert of such epic proportions such as this.Long live Freddie Mercury.

[@aprilcory3815]

Mama, just killed a man Put a gun against his head Pulled my trigger, now he's dead Mama, life had just begun But now I've gone and thrown it all away Mama, ooh Didn't mean to make you cry If I'm not back again this time tomorrow Carry on, carry on As if nothing really matters Too late, my time has come Sends shivers down my spine Body's aching all the time Goodbye everybody, I've got to go Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth Mama, ooh I don't want to die I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all LEARN THE LYRICS THIS SONG IS A BLOODY MASTERPIECE!!

[@manpop2313]

Fantastic, buetiful well done.

[@ernestinetamayo5738]

What an awesome tribute to Freddie! I'll bet he smiles whenever he hears us still loving his music. RIP Freddie!

[@oscarcuevas3653]

Oh! So many sad people in this word. As a musician I feel sorry for the people going around the musicians like there were an inconvenience, moving fast in their busy schedules not even with a pinch of courtesy for someone sharing their art. No wonder there are less and less people doing music everyday. Share a smile people, it won't cost you anything.

[@Scandilady]

+Oscar Cuevas What is there to smile about, this is a serious piece of music. People are busy all over the world.

[@DotMcFarlane]

+Tuula Westra What?! Bohemian Rhapsody's a serious piece of music?! No way!!!!

[@ethanch3011]

+Tuula Westra This 'serious piece of music' is a work of art!

[@patwheeler4940]

live music should never be ignored no matter how bad or good someone has got the balls to get up n perform n fair fucks to them

[@xsadsappysuckr6710]

i understand your point and though i am the type of person who'd be late for work, or late for whatever to sit and watch this but it's possible others cannot afford it.

[@cherubim59]

Never get tired of listening to this song. The music is so fantastic.

[@danfadden]

Who else thinks that Freddie Mercury would be smiling at this?

[@michaelryerson1315]

He would love every minute.

[@JanSparkles1]

"Wonderful darlings" Freddie Mercury.

[@renayud6659]

Sure.He would like every second of this

[@tombrydson781]

Dan Fadden me

[@darrenheadrick3669]

He made music that will continue on.

[@_broody2853]

That whole 'popping up from everywhere' must be such an overwhelmingly beautiful experience if you're there

[@carolvevle8190]

I found this man amazing!! He has departed from this world, going out performing.People who knew him personally can barely stand the pain of missing this GREAT performer!!

[@VonSnootingham]

I don't know why it never occured to me before, but Bohemian Rhapsody really does lend itself well to an orchestra.

[@TedBronson1918]

I think so too, but there has to be better instrumental choices for parts of it.

[@colinglen4505]

I disagree. I think it sounds incoherent at times.

[@roykevinclavelesmoreno418]

Maybe because is inspired in the orchestra/opera? Lol

[@briancarnes9198]

Noob

[@reic0002]

That was what Freddie was about - orchestral works within a pop/rock environment. Genius.

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

I think there should be some sort of "Day of the Flash Mobs" at a local mall or other open arena like that, where there are food vendors serving carnival type food from carts. And no one knows how many flash mobs there will be, or when they'll start, but it'd be a day to celebrate music and the joy of just spontaneously bursting into song because it feels good.

[@terrymyers699]

There were... Like 5-6 years ago when flashmobs were in fashion

[@Endzeitstille]

cant be done now because of the terrorist attacks

[@ziggilypiggily]

Great idea!!

[@johnleach7879]

No, that seems too organized. How about just throwing money at them? I'm willing.

[@johnleach7879]

@@Endzeitstille But it is being done, in defiance. There's a hidden thing going on to counter that.

[@Mindset6927]

Such a masterpiece!!! And a very fine tribute to a great musical genius!! We still miss you Freddie!

[@pedroperrelli5795]

Fantastic, they gather and disperse with the music, Fred woul be proud, from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@davidstibbs811]

My friends I think I can say that Mr. Mercury would have approved of this performance, some parts less or more than others but as a whole yes, definitely. As a Queen fan for some 45 years conservatively I can say this was IN THE SPIRIT! ! !

[@kayomholt-montague611]

Freddie Mercury and Queen made the union between classical and rock music SUCH a wondrous thing! How privileged we are to have been graced by such a talented and passionate man as Freddie Mercury!

[@aidantilgner]

I never realized how good Bohemian Rhapsody sounds on a saxophone

[@lcrs5050]

I love that they just kinda melt back into the crowd after their performance. It was amazingly well done.

[@kellymeier579]

That to me was the best part

[@jezzter4293]

Totally brilliant, brings a huge smile to a world that needs it! Thank you

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

I'm sure the little uns are hypnotized by this amazing music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@wknfriends4138]

who is watching this in Dec 2020 to smile and remember the freedoms we had? The joy of music, song and people, ahh the humanity of it all! I am now addicted to YT and finding any flash mob video I can. To see the unmasked faces, their smiles, their joy and laughter? In the spectators too? That's life, that's living. God bless them all.

[@fanfancoeurdelouve7305]

Moi je regarde en juillet 2024 🥰

[@r.t.dominguez1717]

Who would have taught that this piece was written for an orchestra to be treasured many many years later! 😔😔😔 God I missed them!😢😢😢

[@shadodragonette]

I don't know how many times I've watched this video now, but it hasn't gotten old. The work that has to have gone into this is mind boggling! Getting the people to rehearse, getting the timing right for showing up... Even if they know the music inside out, they still have to practice with each other to make it sound this good!

[@ralphowens4510]

If you watch till the end it says they are the Queen symphony, so they have practiced and performed together before.

[@jagwolf8944]

This is epic! That took a lot of rehearsal, planning and vision! Love it

[@miahleissa9599]

You people are totally amazing!! Thank you so much for all the smiles. :) You do my heart good! :) Bless you all. You certainly do us!

[@boblowney]

Sax solo on the stairs is great!

[@edwardclarke577]

Bob Lowney *

[@kbwboregonri1691]

Bob Lowney nnh

[@michaellapierre1244]

I loved the sax solo as well. It could be that I played it years ago. Super job!

[@roykevinclavelesmoreno418]

I think that's a trumpet

[@Geion]

@@roykevinclavelesmoreno418 And you'd be right.

[@peachesandcream.2612]

Amazing song! 💕. We never knew what we had until we lost Freddie. RIP, Freddie. God Bless.

[@patfiddles]

This was so good- the entrance AND the exit were so well coordinated.

[@davidmarshall1259]

This made me smile. One , the musicians were just perfect, and two, the stuffy Swiss doing what they do best. Being stuffy. 🇬🇧

[@harizwain4969]

The intro... here you see how musicians do their mating call to find other musicians to be in one place

[@rikrikxd2989]

Hariz Wain AHAAHHAAHHAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA OMG LMAOOOOOO

[@carolannmccolley8902]

If you listen closely you can try to find the difference between the male and female.... see ahhhh very majestic creatures

[@anniepaterson17]

So true.@@carolannmccolley8902

[@em7654]

It’s mateing season again

[@TrentRidley]

I read that in the voice of Sir David Attenborough.

[@bossname9468]

It's not a song, it's an experience!

[@dianayz4644]

AMEN!! 👏👏👏

[@northzero2390]

It's evil

[@biancaa6095]

Why can't it be both?

[@deanhawthorn5783]

he touched my heart and still touches milions of new hearts....love you freddy and will do for ever

[@nancyblumberg4612]

I don’t know what to think the song is one of the best works of music ever written, but I think this shows how difficult the music really is. The performance was very average, but the honor that they bestowed upon Freddy was huge. Keeping his music alive the soul purpose and that was beautifully done!

[@waynegarton3478]

The only thing about this that was very average was your comment!

[@phillipdavies6548]

This for me was an emotional experience. I am a completely straight man but this was a extremely beautiful composition and it always makes me sad to listen to it though I love it. The tragedy of Freddie Mercury with whatever faults this genius had will always move me. RIP Freddie. You gave the world something which, unlike yourself, will never die but will live forever

[@LA-cm9uo]

Are being straight and emotional mutually exclusive?

[@dennislaschewski1111]

Einfach wunderschön. ...zu Tränen gerührt....vielen Dank für die schöne Erinnerung

[@johnnycrenshaw3872]

YES! If you're going to do a flash mob starting the performance with woodwinds, do it indoors with a place with some kind of acoustics. Kudos to these guys.

[@mskerriboberri]

So absolutely amazing! I would be overjoyed to be around when a flash mob takes/took place.

[@beaglesguy]

Loved this. Performance of a classic never gets old. Thanks for sharing.

[@ladalekoehler2176]

I think it’s great to do things like this as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone. They usually make people happy. This is one of my favorite songs and it was beautiful.

[@lisamcbride8921]

Mine too!

[@austinblades8903]

i think my favorite is the tuba player with the shopping cart

[@iwaidja1482]

He just brought it and couldn't resist the power of music

[@dakotaarrowyt6718]

Yesss

[@davidschmidt6013]

LOL Me too!!! Glad I wasn't the only one. ;) I also dug how the flautists and the sax players were just kind of wandering around throwing those trills out there before they got down to it...

[@melodyyoung5293]

I died😂🤣🤣🤣

[@mediagirl]

Summons the spirit of every tuba player ever perfectly!

[@davebenny9523]

RIP Freddie Mercury

[@davebenny9523]

+Nsaron Rodriguez fuck you. Nothing more.

[@marcus706]

+Nsaron Rodriguez -.-

[@dorotheakircher5257]

wow. don't hate.

[@MichelLinschoten]

No worries Trump will throw your ass out soon enough

[@OrangeTabbyCat]

Michel Linschoten LOL! yes there is only space for one ass now, Donald Trump himself. He doesn't leave much room for more asses....

[@dockaos924]

The world needs more of this ❤️

[@personontheinternet3867]

yes, finally a flash mob with a bassoon player. Finally, someone after my own heart

[@jeanpolhemus9908]

BRAVO... and I give you a STANDING OVATION!

[@cashflowglo7262]

This just about brought me to tears. Actually I did tear up at the end. I m home alone watch n this on my phone and clapping at end breaking the silence in my home. I wished so much to be there in Sweden with them. This was so beautiful! Thank You,Thank You, for the Upload.

[@chiaravalenti8629]

Switzerland is NOT Sweden you dumbass

[@hallo80510]

the woman on 4:52 is really enjoying life

[@dynasty6932]

+piet vink hehehe

[@chcastro100]

+piet vink This married lady was looking for a reason not to go home.

[@BearVodkaAndValenki]

+piet vink Maybe she is just from Russia.

[@lisesruneland]

+Yury Blackwood bwahahahaaha

[@lmallanao]

+piet vink "look at all these disgusting people, disrupting my day like this..." she needs to lighten up XD oh my god we played this for our school's marching band show this year, and this was the end. Brought back so many memories :D OH MY GOD THE CIRCLE EXPANSION i miss marching band!!!!!

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

There are two kinds of people- those who get it, and those that don’t.

[@hewakens]

4:44 The conductor gets it. Throw a mini concert in a shopping mall? WHY NOT! People are cool.

[@crying_black]

I think YOU do

[@FredSmith-s5t]

The first time I heard this I was in a bar in Pattya Beach Thailand on liberty from the USS Long Beach CGN9 after spending 30 days duty 30 miles south of Haiphong Harbor in the middle of the Gulf of Tonkin. It was 1973. I was blown away.

[@braddblk]

I'm sorry but I think you have your dates mixed up or mistyped, the song was released in 1975. I first saw the video in 1976 in the barracks at NATTC Mellington, TN. The blown away part I agree with.

[@cardozita2cool]

Empty hearts people's just passing through while this beautiful performance is taking place

[@Rowney_]

I think I missed this...... WHERE DID THAT MAN GET A WHOLE DRUM KIT FROM I SWEAR IT APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE

[@SusanBrooklyn]

Just think how Freddy Mercury must be bursting with pride and joy at people all over the world, no matter what year it is, are coming together and spreading happiness with his music! His life was short on earth but his legacy is never ending!!

[@hohuy1469]

The urge to sing along is immeasurable!

[@his.purpose]

Excellent rendition of this timeless classic. Thank you. 🤓♥️

[@Grace-tc1lq]

I wish so badly that I could see this in person. Thank you for sharing! So inspirational! 🇨🇦

[@anitaheerwagen2267]

So wonderful! Freddie would love it!

[@ghdelao]

5:02 that guy just casually goin down the escalator with a giant tuba in his cart

[@Upemm]

As one does :)

[@melvinlee808]

listen to that scene with headphones on , you can hear the sound of something dropping in the background , but it really sounds as if it was really around u - true 3d sound!!!

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

Gabriel [REDACTED] [REDACTED]..........please explain. We will fly to your favorite place in the world......if you can explain [REDACTED]........and if it makes sense. Think hard before you reply......Money is irrelevant. Take your time responding....

[@snowleaves]

and i think he played maybe one note at the end. LOL

[@kenmclemore523]

Indeed, his timing was impeccable as the music hit its crescendo where bass naturally sets the foundation; but, his shopping cart shtick was hilarious. KDM

[@2fas4ya]

I love the ending of this video…it shows the effort & time invested by all those whom participated in this flash mob!! AWESOME JOB by everyone involved in making this masterpiece happen!!!

[@sooner_born2256]

Wonderful presentation!

[@draco_bane]

...hmm... some people just do not know how to slow down and enjoy what is happening around them... love these flashmobss... says a lot about people ...on the go... lol sounds good guys... and ladys! well done.

[@dp1293]

So beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Wish things like this happened more often.

[@jaynesmith4536]

Classic xxxxx

[@nedadillard4514]

I swear I wish I were there. I love this freaking song!! They would've gained an unexpected vocalist.

[@rhianjones1319]

I wish i was at this shopping mall to witness the Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen it would have been fantastic

[@asmrpebbles8749]

Lovely intro,soothing. Sounds like birds. I did notice the glum looks of the people. Odd. Other countries smile. Maybe they don’t like music. This is so nice.

[@jaychip1]

They like music. They just don't like anything unscheduled.

[@febfeb6743]

I WAS CRYING AND SO TOUCHING FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE PERFORM LIKE THIS GOOD JOB FLASHMOB

[@talentschool]

Thou protest too much. This was an impromptu musical oration. Not meant to be perfect. Just meant to bring a smile to some who are not looking for perfection and guess what it did.

[@1surfer12]

* protestest

[@ouchsp]

I disagree. Clearly it was very rehearsed, even down to who stood where.

[@shelinam]

Flash mobs are meant to look impromptu but they’re heavily planned and coordinated.

[@MrJohnthefarmer]

If you notice there are signs indicating 3 nights of Queen Symphony music. It's a promotional flash mob.

[@steveskelton4260]

Absolutely beautiful and brilliant. Thank you.

[@Lynnblue98]

I love how they just casually take the escalator with their instruments in hand 😂

[@christopherlee5584]

I don't know why, but such scenes move me unbelievably..... there is so much anger and sadness in the world, such simple pleasures are a gift from a loving God.

[@misspamm1968]

Merry 🎄 Christmas 2022 from Washington State 🇺🇸 💫 Brilliant that Freddy’s genius is still making everyone’s day 💫

[@mariepentney4231]

This is amazing, I'm such a lover of Orchestra

[@wlsbg]

It was a wonderful performance. Thank you. The emotional tears will not stop.

[@wayneandrus240]

Great Music is welcomed everywhere. Great Art is the foundation of the society.

[@boris8350]

Thank You Freddy. You live forever in our hearts

[@davidmommerency4589]

And as they came. They went. Beautiful.

[@emilymcgovern1884]

Can we just appreciate the euphonium player with the shipping cart oml 😂

[@johngraesser4911]

Stand up bass, more than twice the size of a euphonium, I know, I carried baritone horns and euphonium to and from school from 7th grade through senior year of college. Still think at least a couple of times a year about buying one to play for fun.

[@leahmacmaster6180]

@@johngraesser4911 thanks man, im glad euphoniums arent that big

[@johnleach7879]

Gee, Emily, they do harps, too. And even chimes, for the 1812. But, admittedly, no shopping carts, which is a whoop. Congrats. (But probably until next year when somebody will squeeze an organ onto a pickup.)

[@johnleach7879]

@@johngraesser4911 OK, John, but did you know that all these boasts are being noted by Flash Mob? Later, you may be called upon to haul an organ into, say, Atlanta? Just a giggle.

[@scottkaczor2065]

WOW! BRAVO!!! What a performance!!!

[@Hyperfoxeye]

its amazing how many people brought their instruments by chance that day in the mall

[@summyb]

LOL!

[@ValpasKankaristo]

Specially the older chap at 5:00

[@joannkarges502]

Valpas Kankaristo

[@DaedalFactotem]

It's always pleasant to air out the old tuba at the local mall~

[@rjl4806]

Hyperfoxeye I

[@ksenijapecek5496]

Just Wounderfoul, amazing! Thanks to all performances. All the best from sLOVEnija

[@christenr8122]

Love this! Watching post COVID! Knowing that the world is missing all these beautiful moments to share together! So glad you shared this here! Wonderful!

[@jancollins6602]

Everyone is smiling!!!! More music, please!!!

[@marlenemaguire1460]

wonderfully moving, a great treat, especially in these difficult times of 'lockdown", thank you all

[@lisameredith3300]

Freddy Mercury and Queen would be proud.

The guy arriving with the tuba in the shopping trolley is a favourite for me. Thank you.

[@johannesjacobusjordaan9323]

I'm speeceless! What do you say? Absolutely bloody marvelous!

[@MaryJaneHancock]

Enjoying this moment. Thank you for posting!! Bravo!

[@skadihuntress]

i then i jump out of the crowd with my talented kazoo playing

[@brennonstevens467]

right behind you with a triangle bro

[@philipbellipanni111]

The KAZOO...it needs a KAZOO! I love that sense of humor!

[@kfiscal01]

I broke out more cowbell !

[@PoboiDraws]

james thetruth OH NO take my otamatone

[@danielsoliz588]

That's funny as sh*". 😆

[@kckgirl78]

My FAVORITE song by Queen! Bravo!! 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽

[@julierobertson148]

Wonderful performance! And I love the way the orchestra disperses at the end.

[@liane1004]

How amazingly executed and sounds outstanding no way they practiced in the mall or it would be jammed. One of my favourite songs.