School of Rock Students Perform "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

[@flyersfan651]

The talent of the students at the School of Rock never ceases to amaze. Incredible singers and musicians.

[@melindaadriennpaizs2153]

Why does everyone come with talent? Mostly you can't get the knowledge in an easy way. it's mainly lot of perseverance, practice and hard work!

[@avash1707]

fav place on earth

[@djm4457]

Covering Freddie Mercury and Queen doing anything, let alone this masterpiece, is next to impossible. But again SOR gets it done! Respect to everyone on this wonderful performance.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Freddie would be proud. He actually encouraged people to cover his songs and even approved of parodies. These kids nailed yet another classic song while most usually fail at such an attempt. The lead singer sings her heart and soul out here. I think these kids would have loved to have lived in the 1970s when this music was an everyday thing.

[@groverrambo1498]

R/R lives thru these youngsters! Rock On!

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@groverrambo1498 I always keep my eye out for them doing another song or songs that I know (those later than 2000 I'm not familiar with) Most covers of old classics are often poorly done but these kids are always spot on.

[@chrisclark8999]

The lead singers voice is incredible. So unique and distinctive. Fantastic job.

[@AneDijitak]

I love the lead vocalist, she really feels the song!

[@ericscism2690]

"Do whatever you want with my music. Just don't make it boring." - Freddy Mercury. I think he would be proud.

[@Agent-007]

How is this not boring? It's way more bland than the original and they did absolutely nothing special except disgrace Freddie's vocals

[@clay-tw5gc]

​@@Agent-007the only thing boring is your comment.

[@georgeleroytirebitergi812]

@@clay-tw5gc Some people really are quite literally insufferable. Agent 007 - licensed to annoy.

[@nickatronic1721]

damn right! and he is up there and IS proud. and maybe he also sees all those unnecessary wannabe gangster rapper kids that few people are insulting as musicians these days and rolls his eyes :D

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

@@Agent-007 And the brilliant part is that even dumbass comments like yours are still comments that feed the YT algorithm and gets these kids more coverage in the search. Oh, do you have an example of your musical talent to share for comparison? No? Thought not...

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

What a fantastic job these kids made of that classic, great music never dies, and these young people are keeping it alive.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Great music will outlive us so we need people like this to carry it on when we're gone as well as preserving the originals.

[@realbogus]

This is one vocally challenging song... and as far as I am concerned, they flat out nailed it. It's that simple.

[@gordondonahue4810]

Yep 👍

[@me-st7pj]

They killed it..................

[@tomharris5890]

Bravo!

[@tomharris5890]

Yes it is, I'm blown away with them all! Now a Encore!!

[@ericthelevinson]

Bohemian Rhapsody crosses generations. WOW, what a cover. Super tight. The lead singer and drummers emotion takes it up a notch.

[@lewismiller4933]

Freddie Mercury is smiling right now - and so am I - THANK YOU ALL

[@DG-us6to]

4:10 "So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye So you think you can love me and leave me to die Oh baby, can't do this to me baby Just gotta get out, just gotta get right out of here" and the chords coming after, 'till 4:37 ... 27 little seconds... bringing the song to its climax... 27 seconds summing up the amazing talent and quality of these young musicians... unforgettable! A gem on the crown of perfection ...

[@victoriamaclaren568]

That singer NAILED IT, didn't she?!?!?! Stunningly done!! Thanks for putting this out!! Gives me chills!!

[@ScottErb]

When she hits that vocal fry, I was like "YES"!

[@maksphoto78]

@@ScottErb coming back and just smooshed by these vocals

[@gunther4024]

The 3-part back harmonies are absolutely killer, the three guitar players were seamless, the rhythm section was rock solid, the piano player has great touch (while leading the whole thing) and the lead singer brought it all home - beautifully. I’ve been playing for over 40 years, so I’m qualified to say: this is next-level awesome. Great job everyone!

[@kathryn583]

Don’t you mean “shivers down my spine?” 😊

[@ScottErb]

Yes!@@kathryn583

[@everlasting9292]

As a woman learning bass who is obsessed with Queen, I’m loving seeing a fellow chick rocking the Deacon bass lines! Lots of talent from this group. A great tribute to a great classic, the lead vocalist did a wonderful job putting some of her own twists on it. The lead killed it on that guitar solo! Lots of energy from the drummer!! Really seriously great performance!

[@leahmccusker17]

Preach! I too am a woman who learnt the bass because of Queen and John Deacon! Bass girls unite! :D Whats your favourite Deaky bass line? Mine is The Millionaires Waltz! Utter perfection! :)

[@plaubelmakina8916]

Shout out to all the recording engineers and soundmen who worked on mixing and recording this most difficult song. Great Job!

[@ATIVVNII]

I’d love to hear the vocalist do something else. There was a serious growl there in amongst that and I think something a little more angsty would be awesome to hear!! Also, the young lady on bass is massively underrated. Killer lines, tones and timing!!

[@russyeatman5631]

Another female "dancin bass player" at The School of Rock

[@BenZoet]

Then watch her in a Tool cover. She's *excellent*. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXEhGqQj9yaqMk

[@francescotenderini1489]

The growl Is post produced btw. Buy She sound brilliant anyway

[@DerekHartley]

'the young lady on bass is massively underrated' - So pretty much like the original band then.

[@jamesgallagher4726]

I just love what you have all done. Be very proud of yourselves. I got chills watching and I'm 75 years old.

[@jeepxjnut]

I hope all the members of Queen have seen this! A fitting tribute if ever, I’ve seen one! These young people took on a big challenge and pulled it off 100%!

[@dnmurphy48]

Fantastic arrangement, fantastic performance. It's recognisably the queen song but they also brilliantly make it their own. Really love this.

[@davidpeterson5168]

For all of the School of Rock performances that I've seen on KZbin, this is the Gold Standard!

[@Vaderd2k926]

David Peterson along with the cover of California Dreamin they are pretty much 1 and 1A

[@richardmeyman4570]

Copy that!

[@maxkiely2636]

Whoever is mentoring these kids is a saint.

[@Calvin_and_or_Hobbs]

One of the best renditions I have ever heard.

[@maksphoto78]

Love these guys, check out "Final Countdown"

[@Calvin_and_or_Hobbs]

@@maksphoto78 Oh, I have and loved it! The keyboard player brings the energy!!

[@veronamatt1]

Listen to Marc Martel's cover. It will blow you away. These kids are good, but Marc really captures Freddie's essence.

[@jaggersprice]

nov 1991 was a sad unforgettable day in music,but may 2019 he shines to warm our hearts and our youth to share the love to us all, today.thanks to the school of rock

[@adamcoutts9591]

Bass girl holding down the low end like whoa. Also, great video editing and sound production.

[@ralfsteikowski9184]

moved me to tears but smiling ... Thanks for keeping that music alive

[@gigbyte1]

no matter how many times i listen to this i always think of my first time hearing it in the movie wayne's world. RIP Freddy

[@teppoerickson7062]

This group never ceases to amaze me. I have to admit that I prefer some of their versions to the originals...just awesome no matter what original group they are singing songs from.

[@davidcochran6291]

I'm not quite sure what to say, I was blown away on so many levels. I guess the only right thing to say is, that was tremendous!!! That is an unbelievably hard song to get right, but you all did it. All the vocals were spot on. The harmonies that sound so easy when someone else is doing them, are infinitely harder when it is you that has to carry off the 3rd and 4th harmonies in live time. Queen did it using massive amounts of layering and never attempted it live. The guitar players were all outstanding and I especially enjoyed the Lefty in the bunch. I loved hearing the contrasts between all your guitars in sound and style. The bass player, was awesome!!! She added so much in terms of style and sound, I was blown away. Keyboard guy excellent, the melody line hung on you and you nailed it spot on. Drums were awesome, you played and kept everyone going in the same direction, all while doing the little things that flavored your style, without drawing attention to yourself. Finally, the lead singer, I felt every bit of your performance. Your voice was beautiful and full of conviction, you made this your version. Tough to do with an iconic song like this where the temptation to sound like Freddie is always trying to assert itself. I will be making trips back to this version in the future 'cause it restores my faith in the fact that this generation is giving music it's due. Thank you all of you!!!

[@craigcohen3682]

They killed it. Fantastic. One of the best covers I've ever heard

[@frederickherring4550]

There's that Teenager playing lead guitar like a veteran rocker, Absolutly wonderful.

[@yeti8it396]

WOW SUCH a POWERFULL performance !!!! Blew me away . LEAD vocal has some pipes on her . My hats off to her .

[@craigcohen3682]

I agree. They killed it

[@ronnybehrendt238]

The Singer brought some Tears to my Eyes , amazing from the whole Band 👏🏻👏🏻

[@timafranco1]

I'm a huge Queen fan and I came into this thinking it was going to be a mistake, that they wouldn't have anyone able to sing Freddie. But in fact, I was the one who was mistaken. This girl crushed it! Great job!

[@jakedeyoung8568]

I had the same feeling when I saw Queen with Adam Lambert, I loved the fact that he didn't try to be Freddie, he made it his own.

[@ReidLangford]

This is what I love about the SOR program, many people will cover a classic song and strive to be note for note perfect (and there is nothing wrong with that). But SOR is encouraging these kids to learn the songs and then make them their own! And to be honest I think some of these songs are even better then the original! 😀

[@ianmilstead]

Freddie would have been proud!

[@NaturfreundAlex]

Every few months i come back here to listening these amazing performances. Hello again folks 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TampaJohn]

I loved it. There’s no rule that says a cover needs to sound like the original. Love the leads voice.

[@pharlap8990]

Forget the virus and nukes the world must go on so these kids can keep playing They are awesome

[@luigiben2081]

Don’t you mean, “The Show Must Go On?”😉😉😉

[@aleksanderkac1494]

That's how rock music gets to be remembered, because it deserves to not be forgotten.

[@JulianLeonardHardenberg290794]

4:19 I hear some serious growl from the lead vocalist. Yeah, girl. You nailed it.

[@salaz8223j]

seriously, I really liked the cover but when that part hit, it went from really liked to loved.

[@klauskaykay5657]

The girl singing lead vocals is awesome, think Freddie would be proud on her

[@mr.lambfries3236]

I wish to God, they had a school like this when I was growing up in the 80's.

[@Boris_Chang]

Me too (but in the 70’s)

[@jjajadaily7171]

Me too (in the 90's)

[@georgec2069]

Amen. I was in a band in the 70's and early 80's these are my song's. I would have benefited and all of my band members from something like this but all we had was the school band teacher would spend some time away from school with us.

[@johnalden5821]

That was a first-class performance of an extremely difficult composition! I really enjoyed this -- every part of the complex construction of the song was there. Especial praise for the lead singer, who just rocked this performance. What a confident, stylish and emotional take on this -- it was a worthy tribute to Freddie Mercury. This ensemble really had a lot of talent.

[@chrisjohnston1989]

i enjoy seeing them having the opportunity to work it, and perform it, with professional sound/video work. They will have to be proud of this prodction. Good on them.

[@juanalbiify]

It´s amazing to see youth appreciating Queen and discovering his classic quality rock of the seventies

[@pauldemarrais6490]

way better than I expected! Lead singer was super and gorgeous too! Would love to hear her sing more. Bass player very good and all did very well. Great job students!!

[@duaneknorr3081]

I agree

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

The absolute best School of Rock performance of Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@josoap8781]

Has to be one of the most difficult songs to cover. They did a fantastic job.

[@ParisMorton6]

It’s not that hard

[@chrisc8934]

Another extraordinary performance by the talented students at SOR!

[@mrpedalsworth]

I loved how she didn’t try and sound like Freddie. Because she’s not Freddie. And she made it her own version.

[@andysimmons311]

@@CaptainLoveBoob Ohhhhhh shit ahahahahaha

[@donaldpaluga]

Better than Kanye

[@kong3]

@@CaptainLoveBoob what a pig you are.. garbage

[@doriemckay6935]

Are these kids now older teens in the S.O.R. as younger children? My grandson was in the NYC cast and when he hit 13, had to quit.

[@doriemckay6935]

@@donaldpaluga hell yah!

[@gunlokman]

Words are simply not enough to fully express just how brilliant this is! Every element, the vocals, instrumentals, acoustic environment, arrangement, direction, mixing, camera, editing . . . . just WOW!

[@larryk5541]

Damn, I think I'm in love! What a talented group of young musicians. They've nailed a classic rock song, paying immense respect to Freddy and to Queen but making it their own. In the words of Oliver from Oliver Twist: Please, Sir, I want some more.

[@DeathSong9403]

it's a perfect performance for me... passion is playing. no one try to be someone he is not, and that make a authentic version

[@christwohill4569]

Would love to see this vocalist do barracuda

[@isaacdixon7915]

Chris Twohill Stairway to Heaven?

[@jamesransley4357]

Yesssss

[@itsruf1]

That's pushing it?

[@gregDowns-cq8zd]

Can you even imagine how proved their parents are that they are SO accomplished musicians!!!

[@rucerius4968]

These kids did a good job of covering this classic. Bohemian Rhapsody is probably one of the hardest songs to cover, not due to the difficulty but rather because everyone will automatically compare it to the iconic original by Queen. Also, get them some drive pedals for the guitars, it was a bit lacking there.

[@muffs55mercury61]

And the original being just under six minutes long also makes it difficult to cover.

[@reedr7142]

After watching several of these, not only are the musicians amazing, but so is the camerawork and editing. Kudos all around.

[@bobamlie4323]

Loved it---even though I never paid much attention to this song, back in the day. I know they all really have talent, but I give the most credit to whoever put these young musicians together, and helped them synchronize their talents to make this recording sound as good as it does.

[@georgec2069]

This is one of the best and cleanest vocals I think they have had out of all the School's.

[@randy1899]

If I was one of these parent kids I'll be so proud and happy that they doing a great job

[@SeanyNoE]

Awesome cover everyone! Sure the lyrics say "Nothing really matters", but your dedication in sharing them so eloquently proves otherwise

[@metaltrekman]

WHO is the girl singing lead? She is freakin AWESOME!!!!!!🤘🤘

[@BOHICA_]

Relax there cringe master.

[@loganpe427]

I agree! Loved her voice.

[@loganpe427]

@@BOHICA_ Take a break Johnny bad, your nuthin but a keyboard warrior yourself!

[@cooperrec]

Fantastic voice she has. Love the way she made it her own, and 'carried on'

[@dhw314]

I think her name is Eliza

[@77ukfan]

I don't know who the instructors are teaching these kids, but they need a raise. Both the vocals and musicianship skills of these kids are way beyond their years, some people twice their age are not half as good as they are.

[@82ghall]

does me good to see young people playing true music

[@itsruf1]

Not too young. 8 had facial hair.

[@jmathesonjr]

It amazes me when I see something like and realize that only four people did the original and now it takes about ten or so to re-create it today, even with some help from the recording booth. All the members of Queen were geniuses.

[@F21012013R]

Queen did a lot of overdubs in the studio instruments and vocals, it was impossible to record it in one take. But yes, they were geniuses.

[@jmathesonjr]

@@F21012013R There may have been overdubs done in the studio, but, for the most part, it was still just four guys.

[@maxmollylr]

where does the school of rock find such talented young people!

[@briantierney4703]

That girl nailed it: Awesome feeling in her voice.

[@dougthompson5449]

I saw her sing "California Dreaming" and she was amazing at that song as well.

[@kornandras]

I didn't have high expectations for this cover (not many covers of this great song are good), but it was, and please believe me when I say I use this word sparingly, awesome. Jolly well done!

[@LJA46]

This is an admirable take on this Queen classic. Let's face it, no one is going to capture the essence of Queen; Adam Lambert comes close but he still isn't Freddie(his own words). These kids are fantastic. I've seen the Nashville group perform live and they are very versatile!

[@TheHitman5c]

BR is an incredibly hard song to perform, that's why Freddie and Queen were unreplaceable, so I didn't have high expectations but It was pretty good. A few timing issues in some parts but pretty good. Defiantly need some more grit and passion but pretty good for what it was.

[@jimseals8659]

Outstanding performance. They took a great classic and made it their own without destroying it. I love it.

[@AaronJZY]

I clicked on this expecting the vocals to be disappointing They weren’t. Killed it

[@timallbritton7329]

Keyboardist killed it. Nice work!

[@ul3m8]

The growl @4:19 is epic!

[@petervanderham4725]

Agreed!

[@manOnAmoose]

Bohemian Rhapsody is a song that is in a league of it’s own, and it is a mistake for most people to try and make a good cover of it. Not necessarily because they can’t play and/or sing; instead because of the territory it lives in. Not if there is going to be any attempt to keep it somewhat true to form. So when a group comes along-like this group-which does a pretty good version, you sit up and take notice. Actually I am listening with studio headphones on, and getting everything that is happening. I’ve listened to a lot of attempts at this one over the years, and it’s a rare day that I finish listening to them, such as it is. As I said, I think it’s usually a mistake. Well, I made it through all of this, and then repeated it. What’s not to like? Tight, beautifully arranged vocals, and the vocalists, each of you! And then the accompanying musicians, pretty close to perfection. All of you performing, you should be pleased with this, it really IS a great cover of this song, way beyond “good” and well in to “great”, Hats off to you all, and to the production crew working behind the scenes making this video happen. And thanks for sharing it.

[@musiclover9361]

Go on, kids. Good luck to all of you. Freddie would have loved it, darlings!

[@rumlys]

When I seen "School of Rock" was doing this song I didn't listen to it for a while because I thought they wouldn't be able to cut this one, but I was so wrong. Great job people

[@tornnomar]

The things you stumble across on youtube. Fantastic!

[@rogercollins3]

Those kids utterly and completely killed it. Love love love it.

[@loyalrammy]

Really good. I miss the pathos and anguish of the Freddie Mercury part, which may be a result of the studio somehow. impeccable guitar work and keyboard. You all are excellent.

[@arthurmartinez8189]

Rock and roll continues to live through these young folks. We are in good hands.

[@RedbackRecordz]

Amazing job from School of Rock once again! Awesome 🤘🤘

[@chrisclark8145]

Absolutely BRILLIANT. Clever interpretation. Not trying to be Freddie or any of the other members of Queen. You guys rock!!!!!

[@keithfinsley330]

Kudos for even attempting this song. Damn good.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

only thing i don't like is that many-a-original-male-song-lead is sung by girls because they don't think they can get a male with that high of a voice or whatever. I have heard there are plenty of male singers to choose from and the collection of male artists at School of Rock is vast.

[@jayspears3413]

Such a talented group of kids. Takes a lot of talent to pull off such an iconic song. 👏👏

[@bradleyday6427]

I loved it! Lead singer is fabulous but all the other singers and players together made it wonderful.

[@freaker126]

I saw this recommendation a couple of times and decide to see how they'll do. The vocal really did justice to the song. Of course, they're all good too. If there's a reality show of school of rock, I'll watch it. Especially, if the climate is the performance of the students.

[@tedball8677]

Hell, I loved it -- let the nitpickers go back to picking nits after commenting that *high school folks* aren't pre-zactly and ex-cisely like Queen, in studio.

[@bjheims4594]

Look, I'm just some guy who listens to some music (by no means an expert) but I'll be damned if this wasn't one of the most vocally complex popular / mainstream songs of all time. I think Freddie wrote it to flex on EVERYONE and show them the whole range, width, and breadth of his abilities . . . shoutout to these kids for even attempting it. I don't even try the whole thing when I'm driving all by myself.

[@ilkkaheino7942]

Great talent all in all. With this one I'd also have a standing ovation to the mixer-dude, you made this sound great!

[@rdsjr64]

Freddie is looking down with a huge smile;)

[@antoniorenoir]

Just spectacular ... the sound, the voices, the youth...

[@ironjaw6752]

Outstanding performance from all and the growl in that girls voice is awesome! Thank you 👏👏👏

[@nielskjr5432]

I'm nostalgic. I love the '60s and 70s songs you are doing. You give them so much fresh energy. 👏🎶❤️

[@quickdeuce]

I so agree,, this Schoold of Rock idea is amazing! Watch for some of these kids going all the way to a stellar career in music.

[@jerryeads4084]

These kids do so many phenomenal covers. It's hard to pick my favorite. I think, however, that this is it. Even though I got to do the boards for Kansas in ractice one night (what an honor), I think I'll pick this one. Part of it is the fullness of the sound - I do not envy the guy on the board (superb job). Some of the other covers seem a bit shallow when you a/b them against the originals, but THIS one does the original justice (as do others). Wonderful work, guys and ladies. I hope you all have wonderful lives.

[@lightsone2]

I keep coming back to this performance. The singer has great range, the guitarists are spot-on, the drummer and bassist never miss a lick and the background singers nail it. The recording engineer is to be given kudos for capturing the sound and mixing it perfectly. The one thing that would be cool would be to have isolated cameras for the singer and the rest. I've seen a video by the Corrs where that was done. It's cool getting to watch everyone contributing their part to make a great recording.

[@ElectricEddieDaus]

I am a Rocker from way Back. Played in many bands over the years. I am a Multi-Keyboardist / Guitarist / Bassist / Producer / Recording & live Engineer. I can not express how happy that this group of young Rockers has made me feel after watching this. The girl singing Lead was very good and will get better as she gets older & develops her voice. The Lead Guitarist with the white guitar was spot on. Everyone else sounded very good as well. In a world filled with God Awful Rap & Hip Hop Crap..... I am so happy to see that Rock like this still attracts & lives in the Heart & Emotions of these young Rockers. Rock ON & Live the Rockers Life Forever.......... ElectricEddie

[@lethaldosage1232]

who took away my mans guitar distortion??

[@lincolnyang6369]

LOL EXACTLY MY TOUGHT

[@einarabelc5]

Volume Down? Reduced gain.

[@KA-uk2uq]

I was like what the hell

[@sislo1232]

No Distortion = No Rockfeeling

[@leefithian3704]

The guitarist, perfect

[@Vaderd2k926]

4:04 That moment the drummer has been waiting 4 minutes and 4 seconds for

[@Vaderd2k926]

Like many of you, I’ve seen multiple School of Rock covers of this famous and most difficult song. This right here is the SoR “A” team! Flawless.

[@craigtunney8406]

“Sent shivers down my spine...”

[@lookingood25]

I'm glad I found School of Rock. They have some really talented young musicians and singers.

[@OCnStiggs]

A very tough piece to play live and you guys nailed it! Congrats!