Listening to Queens Bohemian Rhapsody

In this video, I'll be sharing my thoughts and experience of listening to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. As a fan of the band, I've heard this song many times before, but every time I listen to it, I'm still blown away by its sheer brilliance and innovation.
During the video, I'll be discussing the song's historical and cultural significance, breaking down its structure and exploring its intricate harmonies, soaring vocals, and epic guitar riffs. I'll also be sharing my personal thoughts and feelings about the song, touching on themes of love, loss, and redemption that are woven throughout its lyrics.
Additionally, I'll be reacting to other Queen classics, such as "Another One Bites the Dust" and revisiting their legendary performance at Live Aid, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest live performances in rock history.
So join me as we delve into the world of Queen, exploring their incredible music and the impact they've had on the music industry as a whole. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering their music for the first time, this video is sure to be an exciting and insightful journey.
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[@DianeJennings]

Don’t forget, Patrons get early release Music reactions before everyone else! BISMILAH NOOOOOO!!!! www.patreon.com/DianeJennings

[@markpekel4517]

GREAT Conducting Diane. You really got into it.🎉😊

[@rickeycarey4556]

Patron Rules

[@AhNee]

I would suggest Snotty Nose Rez Kids, but it's a LOT to explain. A lot of references many wouldn't understand.

[@LindaC616]

"This is me eating Tony....nom nom nom nom..."

[@pennydreadfull]

You should listen to the Highlander soundtrack! ❤ And yes I do think this is the most universally loved song of the last 50 yrs at least! Of not it should be!

[@DanielFrost21]

Freddie was one of the greatest front men in rock history. His performance at Live Aid in 1985 is the stuff of legends.

[@bkm2797]

Agreed, hope Diane takes a listen since it's right here in KZbin.

[@Gnomaana]

"one of" is such a weird way to spell "THE". :)

[@taylemgames2652]

@@Gnomaana LOL, one of is right.

[@williamcabell142]

He sucked! What a band of crap! PoP clap trap! 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

I can never get through this song without acting like the boys in Wayne's World when it gets to the rocking out bridge. 😂🤘

[@DianeJennings]

I feel ya!

[@bradleysheakley5955]

Same here 😂 Party on! 🤘

[@starscream02180]

Me to too head can’t stop rocking back Fourth😂 🤘

[@SirFrederick]

Party On!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@DianeJennings advanced choir 5 years.....competed against Kentwood High..... with Spears!!! Wasn't scared .......and little fact Freddie was from the middle east YOU CAN SEE WHY HE LEFT

[@johnkimball1849]

"The Show Must Go On" is the tour de force for Freddie Mercury. One of the last songs recorded before he died and the voice was absolutely amazing.

[@dvdbluraydude3038]

“We Are the Champions” is my favorite Queen song. At the end of every sports season, one team and their fanbase gets to sing it.

[@DianeJennings]

I like that one too!

[@protonneutron9046]

His vocal range and musical talent is unparalleled. Miss him

[@giannapple]

You are not alone in missing Freddie

[@paullangland7559]

This is by far the best Queen song ever. I loved this song for a long time. I recall doing the whole Wayne's World movie scene with my buddies while playing this song. Good times, good times.

[@mattheweudy2396]

This song is a road trip MUST! Queen is one of those bands where every time I revisit them, I like them more & discover more songs to enjoy

[@DianeJennings]

Definitely!!!

[@lawrencedavis9246]

Your reaction was precious. My favorite Queen song is an older one _Killer Queen._ The song has a clever lyric and great music with accents peppered through it. The solo guitarist, Brian May, had been working on his doctorate in Astrophysics when he joined the band. After Freddy Mercury passed away the band went on hiatus. During that time he decided to finish his doctoral thesis, a difficult analysis of dust in interstellar space, and in 2007, at the age of 60, became Dr. Brian May. This year he was knighted by King Charles, and is now fully titled as Sir Doctor Brian Harold May. _I am not worthy!_ If you haven't already considered Guns n' Roses, then try _Welcome to the Jungle._ I still think a departure from classic rock might be in order for a change. You might enjoy Billy Joel's _Piano Man_ or Harry Chapin's _Taxi._

[@DianeJennings]

They’re on the list 🎉

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

I put down Fat Bottom Girls because I have been listening to it alot lately. But, I totally forgot Killer Queen. I love that song. And the video is a must.

[@NateEll]

When Bohemian Rhapsody came out, I first heard it on a local radio station. I was totally blown away as nothing had ever sounded like that! Then I had to wait to find out what group this was as the station played a few songs in a row then said what they played. Very shortly after that and a visit to a record store, I bought A Night At The Opera.

[@Buddha-of8fk]

You must see their set they did at Live Aid. By far the best performance by any band ever.

[@greendragonpublishing]

I'm so glad to see your reaction to this one! I consider Freddie Mercury to be the best singer every - his voice is incredible, his sense of timing, etc. We lost him much too young.

[@scottferguson2092]

Great video as always Diane! FYI Canadian music icon Gordon Lightfoot passed away yesterday. He was about as quintessentially Canadian as maple syrup and ice hockey. Not sure if it’s a good fit for a reaction video or not, but take a listen to a song or two if you want. His hits include The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Sundown and If you could read my mind.

[@LindaC616]

Lots of his songs, for sure!

[@toodlescae]

I didn't know he passed away. 😢

[@edkeaton]

Happy Wednesday Diane! This was another great song to listen to and react. My first exposure to this song was when I had seen the film "Wayne's World" and saw him and his pals rocking out to this gem! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and reactions to this classic! Have a great rest of your week Diane and be well! 😎👍♥️🎉

[@razzberrylogic]

Even though you’ve heard Queen before, this was a great choice Awesome music, great lyrics, plus Freddie Mercury’s voice Your lip-syncing and conducting, really had me amused And the OG’s will remember: No synthesizers were used!

[@davidwillford3119]

Yes, I remember the "No Synthesizers!" liner notes on their early albums.

[@DianeJennings]

Awesome poem! No idea about synthesizers?

[@ctmdarkonestm]

you have a-choir-ed many skills along the way

[@DianeJennings]

Oh dad joke win 🥇

[@telgato711]

Enjoyed this immensely. Truly a great Rock anthem. Keep up the excellent work, Diane!

[@ShaMicKan]

My favorite Queen song is "The Show Must Go On". Not only my favorite of theirs, my favorite song ever since I was 12. It will never be dethroned. Freddie Mercury is the best of all time!

[@DianeJennings]

I love that in moulin rouge!!

[@ShaMicKan]

@@DianeJennings Didn't even know that was ever used in a musical.

[@hullbarrett]

I like how Bicycle Race and Fat Bottomed Girls reference each other.

[@paulmikoll5186]

Saw them at the Santa Monic Civic on this Tour in 1976. It seated 2500 people and they only played three nights. Saw them 10th row first night and 11th row last night but Freddy had a little runway that went to the 10th row so we were front row and Freddy would lean out over us and drip his sweat on us. BEST CONCERT EVER!!! They never played anything this small in L.A. again. Sooo blessed! Saw Bowie in '73 and it was an incredible show but nothing like Queen. Check out their first four albums, like Zep, they are the greatest! Blessings

[@bobdfrommichigan4911]

Thank you for this one!! Great way to end my work week!!

[@markh6957]

Great job! It was fun watching you enjoy one of my favorite bands!

[@cakerins]

3:53 Diane plays Bass on the spring on her boom mic! LOVE IT

[@TarZan49]

The best one you've done yet. Thank you

[@todddepue681]

Not all American school choirs are "Glee" style. Even my tiny school (waaay back in the 80s) had both a pop style "swing choir" and the more formal style you described where diction was very important and a dropped consonant was indeed frowned upon 🙂

[@mounttahoma100]

Love your choices in music Diane!! Every one is a classic from legendary bands!

[@bulliesboy]

There music never ages, one of my favourite bands

[@trudat1498]

Awesome video as usual Diane❤.

[@winterburden]

Thank you so much for reacting to it Diane!

[@bigron725]

You just made my day ! Thanks

[@pressonc]

Oh, Diane, your enthusiasm never fails to give me a good ol grin. Great craic!

[@glennvanzandt2394]

Can't really pick a favorite queen song. I did see them live in 1977. Nice reaction, you are so charming.

[@keithohara8167]

I know every single word of this song and have sang it (badly) on many occasions 😂 x favourite queen song is somebody to love

[@jeffgagen3561]

I still remember where I was & was watching Countdown Sunday night on the ABC Australia when this came out. Music videos changed that day.

[@johnbuyers8095]

Can’t believe how our reactions, both in singing and arm waving matched throughout the entire song. Loved it👍👍

[@TerryL421]

I really loved watching your enjoyment of this song! There is no one like Freddie Mercury & Queen for showmanship - they are incredible. One of my favorite Queen songs is Who Wants to Live Forever written by Brian May for the film Highlander (1986) and also used in the Highlander TV series (1992 - 1998).

[@peterwesson7324]

One of my favourite KZbinrs and one of my favourite songs. I wasn't disappointed

[@dtpostel]

Thank you for sharing your personal relationship with the song. Your animation of the video added a dimension that made your posting extra enjoyable. Press on, girl. 👍👍👍

[@RichardEckhard]

Great choice Diane. I saw a Freddy M. interview where he said he was influenced by all the great singers of the 1960's and that he wanted to put on a show when they performed. They definitely entertained and had great "diction" for not being from Ireland. Very impressive "conducting", by the way!

[@DianeJennings]

It’s all about the diction Richard! This that these and thooooose!

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Many bands have come and gone. But Queen? Queen will be forever. I don't think they had any idea that they would create a musical legacy that would transcend generations. No auto-tune. No gimmicks. Just four very talented people making beautiful music. My favorites will always be "Somebody to love" & "Princes of the Universe" Another band worth giving a listen to: The Animals. Eric Burdon has an awesome voice. "House of the rising sun" & "Don't let me be misunderstood"

[@Rob901]

Epic song. I remember when it came out and ran out and bought the album. Great band and Freddie was an amazing front man

[@shadsullivan7817]

I was way more interested in your actions than the actual video. You are so fun! My family and I are big fans of yours, because you always make us smile. Great job, please keep making videos.

[@ericbeggs746]

LOL, your such a natural comedic personality!! :) love your vids!!

[@richardtodd6843]

This song, written by Mercury, stands out both in composition and arrangement. It's quite an achievement to create a rock song that's only 5 or so minutes long with about ten different sections that hangs together so well. For future rock tune vids, I'd lean to Irish bands, of which there are many good ones for a country that size. I'll recommend a song from before you were born, The Man Who Built America, by Horslips, which was heavily played by station WXRT radio in Chicago when it came out. Of course there are a few more widely known bands from Ireland. I won't name Them but no doubt many are familiar to U too.

[@hp9697]

One Vision is my favourite Queen song! It is an absolute gem!

[@KRAMPUS_420]

Queen is the pinnacle of what it is to be a live performance band. They had the greatest front man of all time, paired with one of the greatest collection of musicians ever. My favorite Queen song is Who Wants To Live Forever. It just doesn't get any better than Queen.

[@eddiecriglington400]

Phenomenal. Remember when it was released. 🎶❤️🎶

[@cherylhurst7093]

I love that you have been doing music reactions for the last year? maybe. Your takes are interesting and funny.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

My fav Queen Song is a deep cut. "Melancholy Blues". oh and never stop with the "interpretative dance" it's precious.

[@user-nw6ob8lk6p]

Melancholy Blues is a great track. Not many people would know that one. Very different style for a rock band. Shows how many different music genres Queen mastered.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@user-nw6ob8lk6p Yeah it's a huge throwback to the big-band torch songs you'd hear back in the 30/40s.

[@labajadaman]

I loved your reaction to the chimes during the line “sent shivers down my spine”. I have watched dozens of different reactions to Bohemian Rhapsody and no one ever catches the tingling chimes!

[@williambrown9166]

Their best song is "Who Wants to Live Forever", used in "Highlander", one of the best movies. There are two versions on the "Kind of Magic" album. The second one is entirely instrumental. Both hit harder with hindsight, when we know Freddy's eventual fate.

[@chipparmley]

That is a great song

[@imweakfordeaky]

It wasn't just used in Highlander, it was specifically written (by Brian May) for a particular scene in that movie.

[@hp9697]

I love how you conduct during this song! Then you sway your head and just get lost in the music, just awesome! Queen is such a great band to get lost in their music!

[@danielcohen631]

Diane’s rocking out my favorite Queen song is somebody to love

[@bryandawkins]

thanks for another Pleasant trip down memory lane

[@Smittay-Sr.]

Very beautifully done! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@stevegoebel5362]

A great reaction. To see you relive your Irish choir days in this song was wonderful. Thank you

[@danmayberry1185]

Great conducting, Diane!!

[@joethabroyles1211]

❤ love your reaction ❤

[@chipparmley]

This is a great song, and I hope listening to it brought back lots of fun choir memories. Queen has so many great songs. Dr. Brian May is an awesome guitarist. Thanks for making our day better

[@tonys1636]

Dr. Sir Brian May now.

[@chipparmley]

@@tonys1636 very cool

[@DianeJennings]

I should watch the movie now!!

[@joenash5220]

Absolutely loved the choir direction!

[@jkpole]

JOY and LOVE

[@michaelpytel3280]

Excellent song you conducted, Conductor Diane.

[@kcgunzz3416]

You're my best friend is my favourite Queen song. Came at a time that I needed it.

[@johnsawyers4452]

Please watch Queen's performance at Live Aid. Priceless.

[@davidwillford3119]

This was of course a hit at the time it was released, but over the years its stature has grown and it is easily one of the most beloved songs of the rock era. The producer, Roy Thomas Baker, was known for using overdubs of both instruments and voice, and the vocal overdubs were particularly prominent on Bohemian Rhapsody, at times stretching the capabilities of the 24-track tape technology of the time. The technique involved recording multiple takes and then layering them on top of each other. This layering created the choir illusion on some parts of the vocals and the otherworldly sound of Brian May's guitar. Naturally all these takes required weeks to accomplish and then mix together. In all, the song required over 180 overdubs. The song was intended as a parody of bombastic opera music, but over the years it has become regarded as art in its own right. Being someone who appreciates guitar, I have to note Brian May's "Red Special" guitar. He and his father designed and built the guitar when Brian was a teenager. Since May could not afford a Gibson or Fender, he made his own guitar, using wood salvaged from a fireplace mantle and an old table. By the way, in addition to being a guitarist, Dr. May is also an astrophysicist.

[@DianeJennings]

Wow that’s a lot of info David!!

[@davidwillford3119]

@@DianeJennings You're a movie snob, I'm a music snob...

[@michaelwalton7776]

Head banging during the course!🤟

[@sweisbrod6109]

Brava! Excellant conducting. ❤

[@heatherguill9614]

American choirs are typically nothing like Glee. At least not in my part of the South. Everyone stands on risers in matching attire (typically dresses for girls/ black slacks and white dress shirts for boys). A school right across the state line from me won the best choir in South Carolina. That’s a pretty awesome achievement

[@DianeJennings]

🎉

[@dustinduncan2444]

Generally agree. Our concert choirs wore choir robes, stood with arms at out sides and we sang mostly classical or Latin liturgical pieces (oddly in a secular public high school 🤷‍♂️). We did have "show choirs" that sang different things with choreography (the men's show choir sang mainly comedy songs like the 12 days after Christmas)

[@bill.godwin-austen]

That was also my experience in choirs (Jr. High, High School, and College), but that was in the 1960's/early 1970's, so some change wouldn't surprise me. We wore robes, standing on risers as you describe.

[@lynneporges7734]

🆒

[@MuljoStpho]

I don't think anything in reality is ever like Glee. That show's reality leaned hard into the reality bending antics of movie musicals where heavily choreographed routines can just spring up spontaneously and sweep up whole crowds of bystanders in their magic.

[@billfenton7147]

The Show Must Go On is a must!!!!!!

[@boreq0089]

"Under Pressure" best performed live in 1986 at Wembley

[@severance1961]

I like your spontaneus reaction (movements)

[@bencobb1040]

You need 2 or you might want to check out the live. A concert from 1985 in which Queen did a 21 minutes set that is considered one of the greatest lives sets of all time. It's amazing Freddy Mercury's crowd control is stunning you have to watch.

[@addicted2chaos]

I absolutely loved this! Ok so now for extra fun rewatch this with the volume off.... you get the funniest dance video 😂❤

[@jerryt.5437]

Memories of high school…thank you!

[@S0ldeed]

Love the conducting so much 😁 Favorite song is Save Me. Heartbreaking, and utter poetry.

[@Shadowace724]

Favorite Queen song, who wants to live forever. Fantastic reactions today.

[@firaonoyus2112]

I don't know how many times I have listened to Bohemian Rhapsody since 1982 when I was in elementary school until now.

[@vaughnroycroft999]

Favorite Queen song? Gotta go with You're My Best Friend. Not because it's their best musically. Not even close; it's a simple little song. But it's been one of those that I share with my wife, who's absolutely my best friend. So... Fun reaction!

[@stevedrew5425]

Somebody to love live!

[@sherryheim5504]

Iconic song, of course and perfectly executed by every band member. My favorite Queen song/Performance is White Queen live at Odeon, Hammersmith 12/24/1975. It is an amazing performance, it gives me chills every time I hear it and I have heard it a lot. Thank you for your reaction.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

I have to say this may be best reaction I've ever seen of this song. As we say here in Texas; Y'all be safe.

[@jazziered142]

Back in the '70s in the San Francisco Bay area we will rock you and We Are the Champions always played back to back on the radio. They will always be one song to me. My favorite.

[@gregmcmahon957]

Happy Weird Wednesday! I really enjoy & love Queens Music.🎼🎵🎶

[@haroldlarson5458]

Simply teriffic Diane....😀

[@SM-jg8fr]

Favorite Queen song is '39. Weirdly beautiful.

[@alistairmcdougall8390]

Love of my life is my favourite Queen song❤

[@alistairmcdougall8390]

Live Wembley 1986

[@stevenfaber3896]

Somebody tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEE

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

My 13 year old granddaughter heard this song when her mom played it on the radio in the car. A went nuts over it. She must have listened to that song 10 times that day and was singing along by then. If you want to see the best performance of Queen watch the video of 1984 Live Aid. It was said it was not only the best performance of the festival but, seen as one of the best performances of rock ever. It's like 20 minutes long but, you will be stunned and be as excited as the crowd that day.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

I just saw the typo. sorry. It was 1985 Live Aid.

[@sandyr-w6906]

You look like your having so much fun with this song. This is my favorite song from Queen.

[@professorbugbear]

Somebody to love is my favorite of their songs. The live aid concert is a great recommendation. Freddie is one of a kind, and he was 100% on during that concert. Not only is his voice one of the best ever, but he was the personification of "Rock Star."

[@rickeycarey4556]

Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Good Choice. Another good Queen song to listen to is Crazy little thing called Love. First thing I think of is Wayne's World Every time I hear this song. I took choir in middle school 7th through 9th grade. The majority of us have sang this song playing on the radio in the car. One of the most sung songs in karaoke. The Rock Guitar Solo legendary. I like the theatre acting effect, singing, and air guitar you added to the video you rock. Chewie looks partied out like he needs some sleep stat. Thanks for making the world a better place one rock video at a time. A recommended Band to Review is Journey. Happy Rock N Roll Wonderfully Weird Wednesday Party On. 🎸🎤🎵

[@JohnMurphy-bo4fe]

Samesies on Wayne's World lol. Such a great movie!!

[@DianeJennings]

Most definitely a car song!!! Thanks Rickey

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings Your Welcome Diane! Carpool Karaoke 🎤🎸🎉🥰

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@JohnMurphy-bo4fe Right Timeless Classic

[@henrychin4290]

Lovely video Diane! An amazing song! Great movie too! So many great classics by Queen. Love these music video reactions! Maybe some more 80's Hair Bands, like: Poison, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, and lots of others!

[@farfromperfek]

Please conduct to more music. That was awesome!

[@georgecarney3083]

Hi Diane both Brian May and Roger Taylor were advisors on the making of the film Bohemian Rhapsody. The guitar that Brian plays was made by his dad and himself, example, the neck was made from an old mantel and the unit was wired up like other guitar at the time. The guitar is still in working order and Brian still uses it today. When Brian started with Queen he was studying Astrophysics and had to put that on hold. Since the band was not as active as in the early years he completed his degree, CBE in 2005, Doctor of Philosophy 2022, OBE 2023, Knight bachelor 2023.

[@simonlitten]

Thank you so much for taking me back to when the album was released ahead of the single. Rain and the sounds of rocks rolling in a river in flood. And Bohemian Rhapsody being immediately followed by Good Save the Queen (no lyrics).

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

These are my favorites videos you make listening to music.

[@DianeJennings]

I’m so glad!

[@frankvansanford4426]

Always a good choice Diane. It looks like you were really getting into the conducting however, I had no idea what you were trying to say. I’m just glad you got a chance to say it.

[@benabel7326]

I think this is the only time I've seen a rection to the "shiver down by spine" bell shaking bit. Gets you today's Gold Star.

[@pluck8913]

Diane's gestures throughout the song was absolutely perfect!

[@jmanj3917]

7:21 Loved the transition from classical to rock...👍👍

[@johnhammonds5143]

Loving this series, Diane! Gotta keep it up! So, if you're doing 70's music that you've never heard before, then you need to check out Three Dog Night "Road to Shamballah". My favorite song EVAR.

[@johnnabuzby6103]

I remember the song Road to Shamballah from when it was featured in an episode of Criminal Minds. I never knew it was from Three Dog Night. Do you know the meaning of the band's name, Three Dog Night? It's of Aboriginal/ Native Alaskan origins. If it was really cold at night you'd have your dogs sleeping with you for warmth...the more dogs you had for warmth, the colder the night was, so a three dog night was pretty chilly. Just some trivia I thought I'd share with you. 😊😊👋 Greetings from eastern North Carolina!