"Bohemian Rhapsody"--THE LONDON HORN SOUND

Played by 8 French horns, 8 Wagner tubas, Piano, Bass & Drums
Geoffrey Simon, conductor
Richard Bissill, arranger
The close-harmony vocal writing of the original Queen recording of Freddie Mercury's Bohemian Rhapsody lends itself well for horns with rhythm backing.
CDs, Downloads and Performance Materials (score and parts) available from calarecords.com
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THE LONDON HORN SOUND: 32 top London hornists also play Titanic Fantasy, La Danza, Evening Prayer from "Hansel and Gretel", Rondo from Mozart's Horn Concerto No.4, Roman Carnival Overture, Stardust, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Here's That Rainy Day, Russlan and Ludmilla Overture, Prelude to "Tristan and Isolde", Tico Tico, Caravan
THE LONDON HORN SOUND as a big band: See the release "Give It One" at calarecords.com. An swinging all-jazz album with Gwilym Simcock, guest pianist.

[@TheJaredtheJaredlong]

It's incredible how they got a horn to sound so much like a piano

[@CyberShinyNinja]

Just the fact that they have thirty freakin' two horns playing all in tune is enough to impress me. The song just makes it that much better!

[@williamnabors5185]

I'm assuming that part must be a lie, because there aren't 32 horns who have ever played in tune even on their own. We develop a genetic allergy to being in tune that clogs your throat withing 5 cents of just temperament.

[@dwlock100]

French horn. Greatest instrument next to the human voice. Thanks Freddie.

[@MrHawk1904]

love the combination of Stopped, Muted and open horn ^-^

[@kylegoosen213]

Ally Hawkins it amazes me how well the play together with a stopped horn. It is such a hard thing to do in tune, let alone multiple people together

[@celerysticks]

I agree with you greatly

[@stripedman201]

The french is the most majestic Instrument ever..... And the range is freaking amazing. That guitar was amazing also

[@karlie7]

I agree!!

[@myriahwiseman557]

i love playing and hearing the French horn😍😍

[@jonathanvazquez6747]

Myriah Wiseman

[@trevorjensen2706]

Still playing? :)

[@dilanbasaran1991]

I play the French horn

[@lilyevans1437]

For marching band this year my band is playing this song and I just shared this with everyone in the band.

[@taylarjean6021]

Lizzy Beth do you have a video of your show?

[@FunkyFernDog]

The sound quality of these horns is amazing and beautiful.

[@jbailess1]

Being a horn player and hearing this arrangement has my mind blown.

[@juleskoudelka]

I can not wait to own my own French Horn. Oh how I miss that extraordinary instrument.

[@sblank69]

Julia Ivey Did you ever get it?

[@juleskoudelka]

I haven't, but one day. :)

[@michaelfreer36]

+Julia Ivey Ever get it? lol.

[@anonymousfrog1334]

Have you gotten one yet?

[@nobody8821]

Have you got it

[@bananababy28]

I love Richard Bissill's arrangements. They're simply amazing.

[@LAMADDOGMADDIN]

I love the music of the french horn. So peaceful and so great of a sound. I am so lucky to be able to hear this music.

[@stripedman201]

The french is the most majestic Instrument ever..... And the range is freaking amazing

[@revaeb6610]

We played bohemian rhapsody in 7th grade, the french horn part was fun!

[@julieeuripidou]

Perfection, 32 horns and great arrangement.

[@chrystalmoco11]

yea... I'm definitely going to start playing my horn again - that was absolutely AMAZING! Horns are the best instruments I swear!

[@jam4541]

I'm seriously about to cry OML

[@jam4541]

I did fml AGH

[@schlockading]

Sounds like the guy at 2:49 had been waiting to play that solo his entire life!

[@jhat2014]

When the two highest comments are about how much they jizzed when listening to this piece, you know it is AWESOME.

[@kolbeinnsveinsson1098]

I play horn and this is so amazing!

[@singer2477]

I think i just screamed out of excitement. This many horns together... I can only dream. I will find music. Must. I'm way too excited...

[@mcj05]

OMG that is just epic. I need to find some other horn players to play this with!

[@KinginHall]

this is perfect. My favorite song in the world, on my favorite instruments!!!

[@karlie7]

This is great!!! Listening & seeing the 10, 11 years old comments makes me think of my childhood!

[@jakeblaine2380]

Oh God, this is so amazing! I love queen :D And french horns :D

[@ssjess2504]

I was lucky enough to perform this song in two different horn choirs and it's easily one of my favorites of all time to play

[@xXxAlexis2015xXx]

Best thing I've ever heard in my life.

[@ahmedabdalla8849]

This is perfect, just perfect.

[@zxqwerxz2]

honestly, same here. I regret choosing clarinet... wish i chose horn

[@Riddlesfordays_]

.+*MC ice MC*+. I’m a horn and I’m now screen shoting your caption to expose my fellow clarinet friends

[@mianavarro4102]

I got to choose if I wanted to be a clarinet or a horn, I chose horn because it looked cooler, all my friends were clarinet girls. I'm glad I chose horn because now i'm second chair. :) Clarinet is still good too! After six years and me replying right now, do you still play clarinet..???? Or any instrument perhaps? That would be so cool! -Your fellow french horn player. :)

[@juliannamanno4683]

i’m switching from flute to horn

[@derrydump]

I am a horn player who loves the sound of the horn above all other instruments. When horns are used in place of the voice it sounds wonderful - but usually does NOT work as a replacement for the guitar. Then it becomes a novelty.

[@SAKOscar1796]

wow i love this! as a french horn player i love to hear people better than me play and try to be inspired to be this good!

[@BrianAGoodwin]

sounds like a concert f (horn high c) during the guitar solo section

[@Flutefella11]

These guys are soooo amazing!!!!

[@charlesbarry971]

Great playing of a number associated with Queen.

[@Trombone590]

Wow,Wow,Wow, I did not know that you could use horns and make it so beautiful. Now i am going to write this for a contest.

[@Danthepilotman19]

awesome just awesome! - Proud French Horn player

[@mizzflex2]

Gives me good warm fuzzy feelings. French horns have such a beautiful soothing sound. I am kind of biased though since I am a horn player.

[@carissabobko1155]

Awesome I play french horn.

[@atli8d20]

Can´t get any better than that

[@TheJaredtheJaredlong]

The inscription has been changed. It used to only say horns. They changed it either because of my comment of because other people also contacted them pointing out that there were clearly other instruments that they neglected to list. I'm' glad to see that they finally added them all.

[@juancarloscasella925]

Un sonido especial.

[@camiloalejandrosalgadomedi2922]

Alfin encontre a alguen que hable español

[@Lynnderson12]

Played this at the BHS festival masterclass thingamibob. Awesome.

[@tarimtarimtarim]

I just played this together with the horn students from the udk berlin. Sounds great!!!!!!

[@Silas28042000]

this is amazing

[@ILiekTreeckos]

32 french hornists but they have piano, it would be cooler if it that part was also played on horn

[@Jscooly555]

I guess it would be possible but piano can play chords...

[@christianabrego8447]

Jacksc Just get multiple horns to play each note of the chord

[@Jscooly555]

True but could be hard to get the balance right

[@jonathanvazquez6747]

ILiekTreeckos

[@MrDemonslayer1337]

That would mess up balance and make it sound muddy

[@507294iloveindira]

this song is awsome

[@TheKingOfAmazement]

wow. nothing can explain how i feel other than WOW

[@freddyratly]

Beautiful! I love it!

[@REXY309]

this songs make u emotional

[@dpadilla756]

My son just started 6th grade and wants to play the french horn..I wasn't to sure about it since it seems that it sounds like a dying whale from the bedroom but in the last few weeks hes sounding much better and has a concert tonight. I'm going to show him this video tonight..I'm sure he will love it!

[@CaritoAVerdun]

Amazing!!!!!! OMG!

[@gamerconway636]

i almost died when this was sooooo stinking great

[@strickkarl]

incredible!

[@TruAgape123]

Awesome!!!!!

[@abbxdraws437]

this awsome!!!!!!!!!!

[@4year4thyear]

2:49 I lost it.

[@henriquealves9315]

AWESOME

[@acc704]

awesome!

[@michaelluther7421]

youve got a loooonnnggg way to go to play this

[@derrydump]

@misteramerica112, If anyone thinks that horn players can't rock, swing, or play other than "classical" music should check out David Amram, Julius Watkins, Gunther Schuller, Vincent Chancy, Jacquelyn Adams, Mark Taylor, etc.

[@musicforall182]

This is going on my iPod RIGHT NOW.

[@ShShSh1992]

5:28 Goosebumps 'till the end

[@tazeish]

Nice horns in the beginnig for some sample mpc!

[@yoman21a]

Must have sheet music :D

[@jerelull2619]

Yup! would be fun

[@PianoKwanMan]

Jere Lull Paxman website (£53 +p&p)

[@Jan2303]

genial

[@km426]

I always thought the french horn didn't have a nice tone but this has changed my view completely i think it was the sound of people who aren't very good at which put me off

[@NRiv91]

¡Hermosísimo! :')

[@girlfemalewoman]

@robbiewillrock I used to dream of mastering the french horn....sigh... such a beautiful instrument!

[@nannymac47]

@Stankinator911 I used to play French Horn in the alto sax section of our high school dance band. It really mellowed out the saxes. Very, very sexy, not saxy. ;D

[@Mellomaphoneluver]

@B4Marchingband W00T! Go French Horn!

[@nannymac47]

@12stuart23 Too true and a few more places too.

[@jefeltner11]

I'm 13. I play french horn. My band teacher showed me this in class. I wish I could play this good

[@ramujaku]

you’re 20 now you still play?

[@MrMadHatterh]

Secretly, all woodwinds want to be brass. I myself am a clarinetist and I've decided that reed is weed and brass is class: I'm starting with horn...

[@REXY309]

1:04 best part

[@eslaguitarradearturo6997]

Yo también estoy trabajando en un arreglo de Bohemian Rhapsody 💜

[@ericbelify]

I cried a little bit :)

[@mypianopeace]

I love horn …♪☆

[@seasidefoto]

I play phone. I mean iPhone. But this is incredible!

[@jefeltner11]

Oh, I also play trumpet and piano. (Really good at trumpet!)

[@hancuffs]

Any song with french horn with a melody is automaticly better

[@TigaToonsELTiagor]

I bet Sarah Willis is here.

[@girlfemalewoman]

@Stankinator911 I thought that, too.

[@juliannamanno4683]

i’m starting seventh grade band and switching from flute to french horn... kinda nervous cuz everyone says french horn is hard but it’s a beautiful instrument so it’s fine lol pls help hahaha

[@griffinlogan7115]

not to mention the drums

[@paolodicorno]

Oh km426, you're obviously hanging out with the wrong people, the horn is beautiful! :-) No more so than on this album, one of the greats of horn recording of all time. Do yourself a favour and get it (from Cala Records site)

[@StuartClark94]

eargasm'd ......

[@eslaguitarradearturo6997]

5:04💜💜💜

[@hawkdykes9054]

@TheJaredtheJaredlong...... In the description it says, "Played by 8 French horns, 8 Wagner tubas, Piano, Bass & Drums".....

[@goodlukeing]

I liked it, but I think it was almost "there" but not close enough. There was a very square/straight vibe to it that didn't get the headbanging attitude, especially at 3:18.

[@jimscape]

Keep Playing. You'll get this good and better. Maybe try other instruments too like piano and such. Never quit the horn since it's so hard to build up chops once one puts down the instrument.

[@sophie777277]

@TheJaredtheJaredlong oh i see

[@helagiaever26]

French horn squad in the house

[@theyellowyoshi]

If only I could find 32 horn players...

[@TheJaredtheJaredlong]

@sophie777277 I am. I just think it's funny that they mention the 32 horns, but then there's very clearly a piano player, but he gets no mention at all.

[@notafurry5965]

I went to UNT for music when I was younger to play French horn, but when I got to 2:50 I was like WTF

[@RemedialMan]

Multi-likes.

[@CadeShredz]

And a drumset!

[@Disley74]

@Marsuvees1298 Agreed! They all sing from the same hymn sheet so to speak. These boys aren't bad though!!

[@WoWKoest]

@tyzon05 I tend to do half and half lol

[@michaelleiva1]

soy de chile .¿como puedo conseguir esta musica y esta pista acá? muchas gracias.