QUEEN - Love Of My Life | Paul Hankinson Piano Cover (inspired by Bohemian Rhapsody and Brian May)

♫ SHEET MUSIC: www.musicnotes.com/l/MN0191269
♫ SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/track/6kXc5L...
I hope you like my piano cover of Queen's beautiful song "Love Of My Life". I saw the film Bohemian Rhapsody on the weekend and this is the song which stayed with me .. haunted me in a way ..
Even though I have always loved the album version of this song I decided to base this cover on the live version - there is something so tender and beautiful in the way Brian May plays guitar. Fragile yet somehow strong. He gives Freddie Mercury all the space he needs.. sometimes following.. sometimes driving.. but always supporting. You can feel the amazing trust between these two wonderful artists. That's what moves me so much about this song and why I worked so hard on this cover. I really wanted to honour that.. that tenderness.. that fragility.. and the strength underneath it.
You will notice that I've also incorporated the piano motive from Bohemian Rhapsody as inspiration for my arrangement. I put a lot of love into this one.. listen for the gong at the end. My little nod to the end of Bohemian Rhapsody :-)
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🎹 Recorded using a YAMAHA piano with the SH SILENT system. I love this instrument so much!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

♫ Thank you all so much for your beautiful comments! You guys make my day.. you're the loves of my life :-) Please also share the video with your friends - it really helps me. Big thanks to musicnotes for making the sheet music available. If you'd like to learn and play this arrangement here's the link: www.musicnotes.com/l/MN0191269 Life's better with piano! ❤️

[@andresblant]

Amazing arrangement, unfortunately I'm kinda broke now , hopefully i can get the sheets soon

[@robbyjai]

i thumbed up your video before i even pressed played!!!! I absolutely loved this song.. and your piano rendition is just exquisite

[@the.dark.knight1998]

the best :))

[@kittyheavy4452]

yes :)

[@kurtganzl4290]

This is pure film music. Establishes a mood instantly. Beautiful. Why hasn't Hollywood discovered you yet?

[@graciedison]

The subtle nod to Bohemian Rhapsody at around 0:30

[@jeanexz]

I don’t understand why some people dislike this like this is so beautiful and it heals my soul

[@mjayvargas]

me too

[@Chris-us4nr]

This is so Fly! I adore how you've split bohemian Rhapsody an interlaced other melodies. it's a true art

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

hey Chris thank you! Nothing I've done has ever been called Fly before! I'm going to bed a happy man now. Thanks for that honour! Glad you notices all the elements to this one! Thanks for your kindness!! Wish you all the best!

[@kirstychloerichards7468]

this is my favourite Queen song and you have covered it so beautifully, brought tears to my eyes.

[@myrnaguillermo2713]

I'm getting married in September, and I'll be playing your music throughout the whole reception. Thank you for these wonderful pieces.

[@amandamesser2025]

I listen to this every single day since I found it. The absolute best. Thank you for sharing your musical talents with the world.

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Oh gosh - thanks so much Amanda!! I only just saw your comment - I'm so honoured, thank you!

[@btsidle5933]

Love of my life, you've hurt me You've broken my heart, and now you leave me [Pre-Chorus] Love of my life, can't you see? [Chorus] Bring it back, bring it back, don't take it away from me Because you don't know what it means to me [Verse 2] Love of my life, don't leave me You've taken my love, you now desert me [Pre-Chorus] Love of my life, can't you see? [Chorus] Bring it back, bring it back, don't take it away from me Because you don't know what it means to me [Bridge] You will remember, when this is blown over And everything's all by the way When I grow older, I will be there at your side, to remind you How I still love you (I still love you) [Chorus] Back, hurry back, please bring it back home to me Because you don't know what it means to me [Outro] Love of my life Love of my life

[@billandhelenpowell6816]

Paul - I don't quite know how I missed this beautiful Video from you 10 months ago! I saw it for the first time last night, with Bill. I was in tears - because, not only do you play it so exquisitely - but because it expresses how I feel about Bill! After nearly 50 years of marriage - with all of our ups and downs - he is STILL the "Love of My Life" Thank you, dear friend! xxx

[@ts0ngk0]

Most beautiful piano arrangement I've ever heard here on KZbin! Bravo

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

wow thank you so much, Kim! I certainly put a lot of love into this one - I really appreciate your kindness! Gosh what a compliment! Nice way to start my day thank you! Gives me courage to face the piano again haha :-) .. your comment plus a little coffee :-)

[@HarshitGupta-kc8nf]

I think I can't really get over your transitions 🥺🥺 Magnificent!!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Harshit thank you so much!! You're so kind! Quite magnificent yourself I would say :-)

[@madamepresident314]

I agreeeeee. The agony of being hurt by the one you love is felt in every notes and the transitions are making it more painful. I love this, Sir Paul!!!

[@Kiara007]

That bit of "anyway the wind blows" at the end. Chills everytime!

[@jhudielmisterio7407]

Watching this in 2020 made me cry... such a beautiful arrangement

[@barborabartosova3112]

This is just beautiful... I'm crying, really, amazing work💖

[@zgteMala]

I just fell in love... then I stumbled upon this.. perfect 💯

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

so happy for you Julian!

[@mjayvargas]

this is my favorite music to sleep.. always at repeat mode... very relaxing

[@chrohitha743]

It's beautiful and pleasent an wonderful piano cover I loved it Thanks for your beautiful piano covers

[@Roxas255Sora]

Left breathless yet again, an absolutely beautiful nod to the band and an equally beautiful piece ❤️

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Thank you Austin! It's true what Tina Turner says about you.. you're simply the best. :-)

[@ireneaangela]

Heared it last night and downloded it on spotify. Now my lullaby. Beautiful.. 💜

[@ivaledvinkova2353]

Opravdová krása.Jste úžasný....hrajete tak ladně a jemně.Děkuji moc za nádherný prožitek.

[@nilswatenphul5165]

Stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thank you so much for listening, Nils.. and for your kind words :-)

[@nilswatenphul5165]

You deserve both, Paul! Admiring your piano skills from Germany, Nils

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

aw thanks @@nilswatenphul5165 ! I'm in Germany too.. living in Berlin :-)

[@arnoldmarctan2138]

This is absolutely beautiful, Paul. Dont know how many times I have listened to it. Just bought your score two days ago. Thank you so much and keep making the world a happier place with your music. Keep safe. Regards, Arnold, Melbourne

[@carolynjoystar]

Exquisite, Paul. You play so gracefully. Thank you for sharing how you created your version of this beautiful song, too. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it, and you!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thanks Carolyn! Love love love you too too too! :-)

[@Senja85971]

Wow...just wow 🙌🙏👏👏👏

[@chelsquevedo2304]

I just wanna say that YOU ARE AMAZING! Ive always loved this song.. and stumbling upon this on my recommended videos brings such pure happiness! Thank you so much!

[@teresaalbertson9712]

Absolutely perfect!!!

[@neverajoycuajao8776]

This one is my favorite 😍😍

[@scchin81]

What a wonderful version! Loved it. Amazing as usual, Paul.

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

scchin81 thank you so much! You’re always so kind!

[@afihaileywibowo1095]

What a feeling and a talent! ❤😍

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Afi Wibowo thank you so much!! ❤️

[@link418]

Thanks Paul. You played it beautifully ❤️ . This song is close to my heart.

[@EstSchom]

Simply beautiful! Keep it coming !

[@adibarae]

PERFECT 😭😭😭

[@shirleydas5332]

Such a beautiful rendition!💜

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thanks so much Shirley! I somehow missed your comment! You're always so kind! Have you heard "Stand By Me" yet? I posted it yesterday.. might be one for you :-) Wish you a great day! Thanks for always coming back :-)

[@marialucydelima8364]

BEAUTIFUL, VERRY, ERRY, VERRY! GOD BLESS!!!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Thank you so much Maria!! Wish you all the best!

[@RozuHime]

I love it. This is very inspiring. Thank you Paul Hankinson!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thank *you* Rozu!

[@camillejoydayangco-sturrus5689]

Wooow, I can feel it.... 😢❤

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Camille Joy Dayangco thank you for listening .. and especially for feeling :-)

[@pallabidas7915]

I love the way you played it....thank you so much for making my favourite song so special...it was a wonderful rendition...

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thank you Pallabi! It's your favourite song? Good choice! It's definitely one of the most beautiful love songs ever written I think :-) .. so glad you like my arrangement! Thanks for listening! I made a new version of Stand By Me yesterday.. maybe you'll like it too.. do you have a second favourite song? and a third? Maybe I can do them all .. your top ten! :-)

[@pallabidas7915]

@@PaulHankinsonMusic thank you so much paul for your reply..i'm really overwhelmed ....stand by me is my another favourite song...and yes it might be my second favourite...i would love to hear it from you...piano is my soul instrument and and your renditions are very heart soothing...please make more....🙂🙂👏👏

[@FrankSchlender]

As always. your music is very inspiring and soothing.

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Frank Schlender thank you so much!!

[@ChellBelle7033]

WOW!!

[@ducpham6003]

Such a beautiful cover!

[@snowleopardprimal564]

Damn that was so amazing 😭😭 i got shivers down my spine. What a masterpiece

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

wow thank you so much, Snowleopardprimal! I wish you many more spine shivers from the power of music!

[@zwergenbass]

Einfach nur wunder schön 🎸👍👏👏👏Lg.Bärbel

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Danke Bärbel - eine meine Lieblingslieder - Freddie war so toll - und Brian May's guitar .... einfach schön.

[@erellpetipre4257]

It's great ! You have a lot of talent

[@francisb3762]

Absolutely beautiful music! I was moved, and rendered immobile at the same time, hahaha! Loved it, as well as your others! Will buy your music sheets for sure. You are so inspiring. I wanna take up piano again. Will definitely pass on your pieces to my kids. Thank you for sharing your great, God-given talent with the world. Hello from the Philippines! :)

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

francis b you’re so kind, thank you! And funny: moved and immobile haha! I think you should definitely take up piano again. Life’s good with piano in it! Do your kids play too? :-) wish you all the best!

[@HeatherH1984]

Beautiful x

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thanks Heather! :-)

[@maranicol8276]

this is awesome!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

you are!

[@zwergenbass]

Ja und so spielst du auch einfach schön . Wenn man was für die Selle braucht dann hör ich deine Musik. 🎸🥰lg. Bärbel

[@sothuavono7144]

Wow! You did justice to the song. Just can't stop listening 😁

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thank you so much Sothu! What a beautiful thing to write. That's really all I could hope for.. to do this song justice. Thanks for your kindness and support! :-)

[@sothuavono7144]

You play wonderfully. Wishing you the best and waiting for your next piece already hehe. A big fan here

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Thanks Sothu :-) more soon!

[@joseeplazanarvaez2621]

Excelent

[@PepperDavis]

This is amazing and very well written, I love the way you established bohemian rhapsody into your music. I make small movies and I was wondering if I can use this.

[@princesollano5259]

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thanks so much prince sollano! Thanks for coming back for more!

[@lanivondeek3024]

Absolutely amazing Paul!!! Would you be so kind to do a stunning rendition of The Platters “Only You” 🙏

[@embecmom5863]

nice one.

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

thanks so much!

[@francisb3762]

Hi Paul. It's actually Tina, just using my husband's account, haha. My kids are just 8 and 5 years old, but are very musically-inclined and are already playing a little. Will make aure they get formal lessons. My 8yo boy commented yesterday that you play so well. Will play your videos often so they too, will get inspired to get good. Thanks for replying. We are always singing the ABBA songs from the 2 movies nowadays, especially Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Our Last Summer, Super Trouper. I like My Love, My Life. Hope you can consider them. My boy especially likes Our Last Summer. Thanks a lot, Paul! Looking forward to them. Have a great day. =)

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Hi Tina! I'm sorry I just realised I missed a bunch of comments on this song! That's so wonderful that your kids are playing piano and loving music! I'm honoured if I can inspire them on their journey.. and you too as a bonus! :-) .. I saw your comment on Stand By Me just now too so I won't take a month to write back to that one :-) .. Hope you and your family are all well and happy! More covers soon (and you won't have to wait toooo long for some ABBA I promise)

[@francisb3762]

Hi again. Would like to request covers of ABBA songs please! My kids love them from the movie Mamma Mia and it would be great to have piano versions that we can sing to and maaybe even play. Hope to hear from you about this. Tnx Paul!

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

francis b oh I’ve been thinking for a while I should cover an ABBA song or two.. or ten.. they’re so good!

[@Caisiopaia]

😔😔😔🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍👍

[@fionnadc7896]

It's Chistmas time!! Give some blessings to the one's who cant afford to buy music sheets 😂 please can I have one :((

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

aw fionna I just saw this comment now.. somehow I missed a bunch of notifications.. I hope you still had a merry christmas..

[@beichtstuhlpetrinum916]

you feel the song ...

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

glad we both feel it.. what a great song! ah Freddie.....

[@btsidle5933]

OMG IM DYING FOR A TUTORIAL PLEASE PLEASE because some people like me cannot read sheet music. Shame on me 😭

[@kurtganzl4290]

You are young! LEARN!!!!!!

[@tin8325]

Hi Paul. It's actually Tina (Francis b) , just using my husband's account, haha. My kids are just 8 and 5 years old, but are very musically-inclined and are already playing a little. Will make aure they get formal lessons. My 8yo boy commented yesterday that you play so well. Will play your videos often so they too, will get inspired to get good. Thanks for replying. We are always singing the ABBA songs from the 2 movies nowadays, especially Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Our Last Summer, Super Trouper. I like My Love, My Life. Hope you can consider them. My boy especially likes Our Last Summer. Thanks a lot, Paul! Looking forward to them. Have a great day. =)

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

ah ok this is YOUR account :-) Love to you and Francis and your clever kids!

[@jeanexz]

I don’t understand why some people dislike this like this is so beautiful and it heals my soul

[@kirstychloerichards7468]

this is my favourite Queen song and you have covered it so beautifully, brought tears to my eyes.

[@shirleydas5332]

Such a beautiful rendition!💜

[@PaulHankinsonMusic]

Oh Shirley thank you! You're always so supportive! It doesn't go unnoticed! :-)