Bohemian Rhapsody - The Petersens (LIVE)

"Bohemian Rhapsody" is without a doubt the hardest song we have ever learned!!! We promised our Patreon community that once we reached a certain goal we would release this video, but we had no idea the challenge that we would be undertaking. Hope you guys enjoy all the crazy parts of this song!
And as for the outro, I handed Julianne the banjo and that is what came out haha.
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Lead vocal and guitar: ‪@mattpetersen4000‬
Harmony vocal and fiddle: ‪@katiepetersen‬
Harmony vocal and mandolin: ‪@JuliannePetersen‬
Harmony vocal and banjo: ‪@EllenHaygood‬
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Bass: Karen Petersen
Key moments:
0:01 a cappella
0:45 instruments come in
1:37 instrumental
2:17 instrumental
2:43 fiddle tremolo
3:48 instrumental
4:20 instrumental
5:09 instrumental
5:38 outro
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►LYRICS - Bohemian Rhapsody
Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide
No escape from reality
Open your eyes
Look up to the skies and see
I'm just a poor boy (ooh poor boy)
I need no sympathy
(Because I'm easy come, easy go)
(Little high, little low)
(Ooh) Any way the wind blows
Doesn't really matter to me, to me
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 it all behind and face the truth
Mama, ooh
(Any way the wind blows)
I don't wanna die
I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all
I see a little silhouetto of a man
Scaramouche, scaramouche
Will you do the fandango?
Thunderbolts and lightning
Very, very frightening me
Galileo (Galileo)
Galileo (Galileo)
Galileo Figaro
Magnifico-o-o
Oh, I'm just a poor boy
Nobody loves me
He's just a poor boy from a poor family
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?
Bismillah, no, we will not let you go (let him go)
Bismillah, we will not let you go (let him go)
Bismillah, we will not let you go (let him go)
Will not let you go (let me go)
Will not let you go (let me go)
Never ever, ever let me go-o-o-o?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
(Mama mia, mama mia) mama mia, let me go
Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for me, for me
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
Nothing really matters
Anyone can see
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters to me
Any way the wind blows...
►The Petersens:
We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com
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This song features on: #LiveSessions02 #FourthLiveConcert

[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - Bohemian Rhapsody* ------------ Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide No escape from reality Open your eyes Look up to the skies and see I'm just a poor boy (ooh poor boy) I need no sympathy (Because I'm easy come, easy go) (Little high, little low) (Ooh) Any way the wind blows Doesn't really matter to me, to me 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 it all behind and face the truth Mama, ooh (Any way the wind blows) I don't wanna die I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all I see a little silhouetto of a man Scaramouche, scaramouche Will you do the fandango? Thunderbolts and lightning Very, very frightening me Galileo (Galileo) Galileo (Galileo) Galileo Figaro Magnifico-o-o Oh, I'm just a poor boy Nobody loves me He's just a poor boy from a poor family Spare him his life from this monstrosity Easy come, easy go, will you let me go? Bismillah, no, we will not let you go (let him go) Bismillah, we will not let you go (let him go) Bismillah, we will not let you go (let him go) Will not let you go (let me go) Will not let you go (let me go) Never ever, ever let me go-o-o-o? No, no, no, no, no, no, no (Mama mia, mama mia) mama mia, let me go Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for me, for me 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 Nothing really matters Anyone can see Nothing really matters Nothing really matters to me Any way the wind blows... Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen Album: Live Sessions, vol. 02

[@Sooch694]

Hi Liz! So I'm here 2 years!! From B R and there are no thank you Liz comments?? Got my ticket and 2 day reservation for Council Buffs today Thanks in large part to you God bless you Liz. Gonna rewind this.

[@Liz.Newton]

@@Sooch694 We discovered a whole load of my lyrics had disappeared, so I reposted them! KZbin gremlins. Ahh, so glad you get to see them, it's been a long time coming!!

[@laurocalderoni1259]

Grazie

[@Janju76]

Please do it, "thunderstruck"!

[@skuciemba]

How to take an incredibly complex song from a completely different genre, put your own stamp on it, remain respectful to the original artists, and knock it out of the ballpark. I'm simply amazed at the musicianship and talent this family continues to reveal.

[@hattersmadness4701]

I agree with you that it is amazing that they were able to pull off this song in their style. My one problem it the tone they chose, It was too upbeat for me considering the song is about a man dying of aids. I think it should have had a more sorrowful feel to it. Other then that it was awesome.

[@fk4515]

In New York City they call that "Chops"

[@benmac940]

Bohemian rhapsody is one of my all time favorites and I was dubious when I saw these guys had done it but that was amazing.

[@kevinnorby6020]

Wow! This is what happens when mom rewards you for many years of spiritual and country music and says “yes you can do Queen”. This family is musical magic!

[@janpcs]

@@hattersmadness4701 Check your facts. The song came out in 1975. At the time the world had never heard of aids. Freddy Mercury never explained his lyrics. They are about a man who killed someone and who believes he is possessed by the devil. The text contains lots of religious and philisophical references.

[@marcinpaka]

The best thing is that when you look at each other you look with love. that shows how families should look like. Thanks from Poland

[@bobbybeast1000]

^ this Great point Marcin !!

[@rafaeldiegobastian8023]

Eu também percebo isso nas músicas deles. Grande observação Marcin Paka

[@mbrown5494]

Agreed, but remember these guys are pro/semi-pro performers. The ladies are ALWAYS happy and looking at each other. Nothing wrong with it, but it's part of their performance.

[@angelotruth6499]

Exactly this is what makes this lovely band that great!!! Well done!! I know what you're talking about, cause we practiced it with our choir, but it did'nt come to stage yet.

[@angelotruth6499]

Greetings from Germany! Andreas

[@brucebenson5908]

We see Matt take a rare lead and we see how exceptionally talented he is. It takes humility to hang back with such talent. We also see once again how remarkable the group is together. If there is such a thing as group virtuosity, then here it is.

[@RequisitionMeABeat]

This is totally nuts. Just found it today, one of the best cross-genre covers I've ever heard. Your harmonies are amazing.

[@teresatrigiani7838]

I was blown away by this rendition.

[@rollfpeters5159]

I agree --wierd but cool--tue rollf

[@SteveDunfeeMusic]

Wow! I am completely blown away. In my lifetime I never imagined I would hear a bluegrass group cover Bohemian Rhapsody - and absolutely own it. Y'all are truly amazing!

[@afpwebworks]

Ok I admit it. When I learned you were going to do Bohemian Rhapsody, and do it LIVE I was sceptical. I couldn’t see how it could work in a bluegrass setting, and it’s very difficult with time changes and all the harmonies etc. but I am astonished at how you managed to reproduce some parts, adapt others and fold in the bluegrass harmonies so well. Not only did you succeed at doing all that, but you did it spectacularly well The parts you reproduced from the original you did faithfully and flawlessly. The bits you adapted to acoustic instrumentation you did inventively. It was excitingly creative and made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. Petersens, you knocked it out of the park. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@dawnmarie92061]

🎉magnifico! GOD HAS BLESSED 😮YOU ALL!!🎉😊

[@cielomichael8704]

Freddie Mercury said : you are allowed to do everything with this song - just don't be boring ! He would have loved it

[@davidmohr1920]

Amen :-)

[@freikorpsems5867]

Thats it !

[@mickmarrs39]

You don’t know he would’ve loved it don’t speak for him

[@stevenhaines9489]

He would have absolutely loved it !!

[@vincentjohnflorio]

@@mickmarrs39 Sounds like he spoke for himself

[@stevenkasper6485]

I have seen a couple of versions of this song from The Petersens, but this one struck me on how enormously difficult it had to be to take this song and rewrite it for intruments that it were nothing like the original ones used in the song and then mix in the different voices to mimic the sound of the original, while still making it "The Petersens" sound and do it in one live take, with all of the changes in the tempo! Absolutely amazing!

[@ThePseudoDionysius]

The more you listen to this the more you appreciate the various transitions, strong harmonies, an interplay between the various instruments. Matt is the lead but Julianne adds a contrast. Katie and Emmett have their usual unique combinations. And you should watch the facial expressions along the way - each appreciates what the other is doing. Altogether a remarkable performance of an enigmatic piece of music.

[@wayneknoll1256]

Yes. And then there's the banjo taking an amazing line to lead early on.

[@nickrogers8588]

The talent, skill, and artistry of this family is beyond comprehension.

[@Sasklahoma]

OK I’m a HUGE Queen fan and a HUGE Petersens fan . I didn’t want to watch this and be disappointed. Nothing could be further from he truth. Loved it. Going to watch it again and again.

[@adammisero3639]

I was worried also 😂 great job though!

[@1977philc]

Queen is still the best by far This is no we’re near

[@ilsa5133]

Queen Elizabeth's fan?

[@xav1952]

I wish I had Never Heard this cover!Nobody else but Freddy IS able to perfom such a song.The Petersens are talented,but they should not have tried this one.

[@Pere1966...]

@@xav1952 Good songs must be ethernal...Talented bands should preserve that and Petersens changing this to their style have made a great great tribute dude

[@dougharvey2839]

The Petersens did something that not even Queen could do - play this song live. Queen used supplemental recording when they performed this song "live". Bravo.

[@weronikaas295]

No

[@jeremiahgibbs7786]

This is absolutely brilliant. The original is a masterpiece. And you have recreated it in ways that are both surprising and true to the original. I’ve been listening for a year or so with admiration. But on this one I’m just blown away. Bravo.

[@klasch059]

That was really top class ..., so many talents in one family. That is also the secret of success because you have a special connection. And that Emmett fits in so well with the family is a godly fortune. The charisma of these 4 siblings is also unique, which rounds off the whole thing wonderfully. You really can't be topped and that's a good thing. I can already see Julianne playing the third instrument, yes, the banjo also suits her quite well. Yes, the versatility of this family of musicians is really amazing.

[@bobward7260]

klasch059 a deserved and well said compliment!

[@Chris.Brisson]

And grampa sure loves it when they play his songs.

[@johnp5639]

Family musicians seem to always sound best.

[@Dan-Black]

OH MY GOSH, this is seriously one of the very best things *EVER!!* The harmonies, the bluegrass, everything! Spectacular! And so much fun! I sincerely hope and pray that Freddie is watching this and enjoying every second.

[@curtisv7114]

You know it's good when within the first 30 seconds of it starting you are getting chills. I had a physical reaction to how incredible this was. Wow! So, so good.

[@curtisv7114]

@@AngeloProMusician Mercury?

[@Dan-Black]

@@AngeloProMusician Curtis Voyer was right -- Freddie Mercury. Thanks for being sensitive, though, in case it had been referring to a member of the family.

[@tomcat5025]

I've never been a country or bluegrass fan but I LOVE the Petersens !!

[@goldenlion3894]

I am totally blown away! Excellent acoustic rendition of Queen's masterpiece using American country instruments!! Perfect chorus. Queen took months to complete multiple part voice overlay recording of the chorus. Their ability to reproduce this in a live chorus by using two microphones is totally amazing. AND at the same time, they are playing instruments, making their instruments picked up by those two microphones !!! The acoustic instruments and their live chorus made this piece sound so natural, humane and more resonating with our real life. On top of their ability to perform this, whoever arranged this piece for the Peterson's performance is also a superb music writer.

[@onehitpick9758]

Yes I'm wondering who arranged this.

[@stephendavies1585]

@@onehitpick9758 i believe its the wonderful katie petersen mostly.

[@stephendavies1585]

thanks for the like Petersens

[@russyeatman5631]

With respect Golden Lion, those are bluegrass instruments. No drums, and no amplified instruments. That is what separates bluegrass from country

[@goldenlion3894]

@@russyeatman5631 　Thank you! That is very clear.

[@wlieu12]

It is nothing short of perfect grace the way they delight in performing with, and supporting each other. You _see_ it in their eyes, their smiles; you _feel_ it in their voices, their music. Joyful.

[@markwarner7958]

Really nice to see how you weren't afraid to take a classic and adapt it to fit your instruments and voices, even changing up the rhythm a bit - unexpected but pleasing. And delighted to see Julianne and her beautiful smile at the end working on her banjo skills!

[@keesberger9590]

Daring to even perform the "Petersens' interpretation of this timeless Queen song, proves the musical diversity and professionality of these family group! 👏

[@tjbonzo]

“Do anything you want with my music dear, but never make me boring!” - Freddie Mercury

[@kemosteen9208]

Nice!

[@Guitaro-chopper]

I dont know if i really like this version but. They are amazing and gaf from boring

[@Guitaro-chopper]

I didnt Day that is is bad but its fantastic but it doesnt touche me in the hard

[@volkerluft]

You really did an incredible job. I am a musician and composer myself (new classical music and guitar music published by Mel Bay, Acoustic Music Books ...) and I recommend your You Tube channel to my students to learn more about great handmade music. This time you have outdone yourself. Queen never played this piece entirely live. You made it. A wonderful arrangement by Katie. Mat gave the song his own interpretation and your choir singing is beyond any doubt. And as a guitarist, I really appreciate Emmett's excellent slide guitar playing. You can be very proud of yourselfes. Best regards from Germany.

[@baredesigns1]

Volker Luft Absolutely agree with you on all points

[@ZijaVisionQuest]

Bravo... fabulous job on a complex set of harmonies and rhythms... timing and blending of the instrumention and vocal harmonies were spot on as well as the vocal intro & outros that were spectacular. Looks like y'all had bunches of fun fun fun...Mama Mia, Mama Mia! Love 💘 your rendition! Keep up the good work! Salud

[@lulapetry8133]

Paul so true............... I adore fresh new harmonies and arrangements of the classics!

[@tommobile1]

I could write chapter and verse about the brilliant quality of this band...but that has been said many times by the thousands of their fans. What isn’t mentioned is the superb quality of the arrangements together with the final audio mix. It’s like a hearing the output of a 24 track production studio, instead of being recorded under field conditions with just a few mikes. As a veteran video producer, I’m very impressed.

[@jimr907]

This just shows what great musicians you ALL are! Not an easy piece to do well, and of course you guys did just that! We could see the concentration. You never disappoint us. Will see you in another week!! Can't wait.

[@DieHumanless]

Ultra-complex song, and I can only imagine how much practice it took. Though you all shined, Matt's vocals was the brightest star. Freddie had a rare voice with a vast range, and he made it look easy, but any singer knows most Queen songs are vocally challenging. Matt did a commendable job. You clearly pushed yourselves on this one, and I am sure we all yearn to hear what boundaries you cross, next. Take a bow, you all should be proud.

[@PudelsRule]

Bravo! Bravo!! The song and Rand Wulf's compliments.

[@FolkingBasti]

I totally agree Rand Wulf. It was interesting but no band in the world can range with the voice of Freddie. Sorry for no better answer

[@davidmcmillan8826]

When I saw the title, I thought "well, this will be interesting". If someone told you they were going to cover Bohemian Rhapsody with a banjo, a dobro, a fiddle, a bass, and a mandolin, you'd wonder about that. A bluegrass band interpretation of a rock classic? Yeah, right... But credit goes to the Petersens for what was a really entertaining and well-executed cover. This band is just so talented. Now that they've shown they have the chops to cover an old rock classic, the sky is officially the limit. I just wonder what kind of physical pain was inflicted on Matt for him to reach those high notes!!

[@jaypee6061]

Must have been tight jeans......

[@ianjameson3604]

I noticed he tried to go really high then thought better of it.

[@jcpana060959]

Lol

[@robertomurri1278]

Wrangler or Lee jeans?

[@Azel461]

So great! I never really liked this song but decided to listen because I am very impressed with everything the Petersens do! This was unbelievably great! That young man was great,the musicians were all great, and the harmon6! Awesome!

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

That is a extraordinary live acoustic performance. What an achievement, no even Queen could ever do that. And they put their own swing to it. I am impressed.

[@JediKnyghte]

There are two ways to cover a Queen song and not sound ridiculous: 1) Try to match them at their game (good luck); 2) Change the rules and do it your way well. This is remarkable!

[@italia689]

That is the case with any cover of any song...

[@Jumikko]

@@italia689 I tried to think SO many cover songs....and still couldn't nullify ur opinion... I tried to go with JediKnyghte and think; hey we r talking about Queen after all.... But still. Ur argument is solid. Well nevertheless I go with Jedi on this, 'cos I think point is, that not many bands has balls big enuff to pull this through like these guys does. After all I already had to swallow my opinion about original 'Jolene', which I value very high...

[@michaelpuskas8484]

Wow. I never would have imagined you guys doing that song. Not surprised at all, though, that you did a fantastic job. Everyone was great on a pretty tricky song. That having been said, a special high five to Matt. I knew he had a great voice, but his take on a singer with one of the best vocal ranges of all time in rock music was amazing .

[@truthseekerdanny]

This looks like it took a lot of skill to put together. This song has a lot going on. Respect.

[@bruceschorr4631]

You're amazing... Cannot wait to see what is next

[@erromaybert35]

I‘ve mixed feelings I‘m a big QUEEN connoisseur and i love BR and I love you 🤷‍♂️

[@TheAlanView]

I wonder how long it took you all to get to that end performance? It must have been a lot of fun. A real challenge with tempo changes, acoustic instruments in place of electric, who took which vocal parts, falsetto - good try , you gave what must be the most unique performance of this song- certainly that I've ever heard. 👏

[@williamlaniganiii1720]

Not Freddy Mercury, but very entertaining.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

@@williamlaniganiii1720 Freddy tried

[@leonardking84]

This was featured on "Wings of Pegasus". Thanks, Phil. You just made The Peterson's fan club a little bigger !!!

[@richardrutherford1716]

I am a rock snob critic....somehow this rendition touched me more deeply than any other cover I've ever heard. Thank you.

[@ulrichkeller196]

Totally agree, and I'm not really into Bluegrass and that kind of stuff.

[@en2usn79]

I find it impossible to have a favorite Petersen, I love each of you for different reasons. You're a joy to watch and hear.

[@roobysoho]

so true!

[@donandrews2500]

Affirmative!

[@underock4]

Fantastic rendition...never thought I would hear a bluegrass version of Bohemian Rhapsody...take a bow !

[@danielsalacinski5116]

So wonderful. A classic rock song done in perfect bluegrass form. Well done!!

[@cmac1100]

Whew! Great job Matt keeping up the higher register! I was smiling through the whole thing!

[@mikewarren9850]

WOW! Who would ever thought that Bohemian Rhapsody could be done in this style (a little hint of blue grass). Well all I can say is it would take the Petersen family to make it work! Great performance guys. The timing and the vocals were done very well. You guys never disappoint!!

[@jacklisiecki2389]

Wow! Talk about a complex and difficult arrangement - well done Petersens!

[@jayneterry8701]

I had to hear it again after Fil on Wings of Pegasus reviewed it very nicely I'll add. Great Live work on the song 🎵!

[@vburke1]

Ok, that was an insane amount of talent packed into one room.

[@dldave1978]

“Yeah they’re not gonna pull this off. Not gonna waste my time.” Just over 6 minutes later....speechless. I was already a fan and know that you all are amazing, but this is a tough song. This is a whole new level of respect. Amazing work! Love it!

[@CurtAlfredo]

Is it just me, or everybody when Katie smiles does your heart just melt?

[@c.a.g.1977]

On national radio in the Netherlands we have a show that's called the Top2000. The Top2000 consists of the best 2000 songs ever, based on what the audience voted for. It is aired between Christmas and twelve o'clock at night on New Years Eve, where the number 1 is aired in the last few minutes of the year. This started in 1999, as a special ending of the millenium thing. It has returned every year since. Most years Bohemian Rhapsody has been voted the number 1, so many Dutch people consider this the best song ever. Most covers don't do it justice. Yours does.

[@SilentAttackTV]

Pretty sure it's the most played song on radio in general as well, and I don't really get tired of it ever, even though I'm a bit of a music snob and don't like pop music

[@ferdinandoscala]

Let's start by saying that I'm an hardcore Queen fan, and in my humble opinion they stay up above any other band ever. Let's go on by saying that "Bohemian rhapsody" is the quintessential expression of their art and skills. And let's finish by saying that I know it by the note, by having played and sung it with my own band many times. I would never, ever imagined that such a different interpretation of that monster song would have engaged me. But, hey, you are the Petersens and you deserve trust when you say you can do it. And you did it. Being yourselves and in the same moment paying a loving tribute to this monument song. Kudos especially for the solos and a special shoutout to Mama "Deacon" the Bass Player, always on point! Love from Italy.

[@andymoss3132]

Omg that was freaking awesome guys. Yall nailed it💪. Killer job on lead Matt. Instrumentation was on point. Well worth the wait. Bravo bravo!! 🕺👏👏👏👏 ❤

[@jet727vans]

Wow! I’ve never imagined The Peterson’s doing Bohemian Rhapsody, but sure am glad they did! What a beautiful cover 😀

[@mikemakesmusic7]

Simultaneously the most incredible but also most square performance of this song. I think I love it

[@MartBlanchette]

THIS IS JUST CRAZY, You killed it!!! You're rock stars! 🤩

[@keebearfull]

OK, people. . . do we all realize how many places and ways this song - as incredibly arranged - can potentially be screwed up?! And, no one did!! You just blew my mind, "Boh Rhap, Bluegrass Style!" Whew!!

[@stevo68]

And it's such a huge leap from what they usually play. Awesome job.

[@chrisgordon5719]

And Freddie said, play my music any way you want. Just don't play it bad. Nothing shabby here.

[@reedrobb]

I would slightly disagree, although I agree it was well done, it’s a mashup of two styles which just do not work well together. Freddie and Bluegrass? I won’t get that time spent back

[@stevo68]

@@reedrobb. That's fair enough. Each to their own ay?

[@theCranesUS]

The initial intro was off no matter the styling. They know it. Well done afterwards.

[@Jitterbuggn]

I can’t listen to ANY song done by The Petersons without it bringing a huge smile to my face!

[@christophermichaelschwartz4658]

❤❤ Amazing

[@ericfazekas1057]

How I feel as well

[@brucemattson9528]

It takes guts to attempt such a difficult and recognized classic. And you knocked it out of the park! Congratulations!

[@richardbonnar392]

I really enjoyed that! I smiled through the entire song, too. I would love to suggest (partly as a fun video and partly because it's a great song) that you try "Please, Mr. Postman" in keeping with the humorous situation of Katie and UPS guy. I love the Carpenter's version of the song, but I think you could even make it better. Thanks!

[@ThePetersens]

Great song! Katie will definitely have to add this to the list haha

[@nedo_tpo]

Respect. To each and everyone of you. This is a masterpiece. 👏

[@acdii]

This song was so intricate that not even Queen would do the mama mia part live. Too many harmonies and mixes to do live. It takes a lot to pull it off and y'all did it with banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitars. The one thing missing was the Red Special, but I think only Brian May can do on it what Brian May does. I liked it, brought a smile to my face. Gave a good rockopera song a country twist.

[@jimpurcell2937]

Absolutely awesome! The complexity of this song instrumentaly and vocally is incredible. You folks took it to an amazing level. My new favorite version.

[@briandoubleclutchgardiner2939]

Being from Uk and brought up with Queen ,this was mind blowing to say the least. I really do think Freddie would have love your take up of such a classic, you nailed it Petersens.

[@antonioaugusto1175]

Best interpration, without a piano, that i've ever seen.

[@eljefe414]

Now you’re just showing off😉. Bravo 👏.

[@spaert]

Hahaha! Perfect comment.

[@grahammartin5299]

1 of the best covers of this classic Queens Songs.

[@JustinCiriello]

This is probably the most genre shifted version of this song I've heard that actually works out. Really interesting work!

[@IfUfindthisURlost]

Agreed. I've heard numerous versions of this song, done by others and because I know the original so well, I always lose interest in cover versions, about half-way through. However, this kept my attention from start to finish.

[@BudDVega]

Let’s do some math, when did Freddy go, how old is this kid, who does he look sound and play like, 🤔

[@garry-t5056]

I admire your bravery for taking this on and coming up with the musical arrangement to suit your instrumental line up. That must have been tough to learn and bring together but you have done a great job and the vocals are excellent. I didn't know Matt had that higher register in his range and it's really good, you should use it more often. All in all you should be very proud of this, I really enjoyed it.

[@001parabolica]

Julianne" my favorite voice, I find myself flying in a feeling for a while

[@stevereason6931]

WOW, goosebumps, absolute perfection!! Thank you for taking the time to perfect this piece, the vocals, instrumentation & arrangement, and sharing this with the world. Love to the Petersens!!

[@herbswoodcrafts]

Oh my goodness. . .I'm frankly just blown away. How much work did this take? Unbelievable. Bravo. Much Respect.

[@CarlosSanchez-qh5rq]

Oh!!! It was worth the wait! It is a spectacular rendition. Kudos to you all!! It works on so many levels and it feels like you really own it. I am impressed by so much talent!!

[@passerby9123]

Possibly the best talent this family has is in arranging songs to suit the strengths of the group members. Each carries the load when required, and the brains behind the whole thing must be in constant overdrive imagining each section and bringing it in when it feels right and when it is fitting. When it feels right it is right at that moment, and Wow! the arrangement here is fantastic.

[@IfUfindthisURlost]

I'll second that! It's the unseen hard-work and preparation that makes it seem so effortless.

[@chrisfournier6144]

And the fellah can sing too. What a marvellous group! Everyone shines but no one blinds.

[@jburns47]

Another cover suggestion: Africa (Toto)🤪😷🥰

[@matthewewing6518]

That'd be great!

[@troystomper]

Oh yes please!

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

Amazing! They would do justice to the song.

[@geebee380]

Yes!

[@rhanley99]

Agree, would luv that

[@joekagerer]

I've been playing music for more than 50 years and this taught me something. I've never been able to sound like the original artist and felt that's a failure of my ability. You have taught me that it's not the point to replicate it exactly, but to just do it and make it your own version. I was on the fence with the song choice at first, but you all nailed it and made a very entertaining piece. I love nearly everything you do! Keep it up! ❤️

[@kevinblack4604]

Superb! Incredible musicianship, and lots of fun to hear this take on a classic.

[@Hwashburn]

People, don't lose sight of the fact that the Petersens recorded this absolutely LIVE, in one continuous take, using their real, live natural voices. I've looked at all the KZbin recordings I could find of Queen doing this song live. (I'm not a Queen fan--was never into "operatic" rock. Although I did think "We Will Rock You/We are the Champions" was a great song idea because it gets your band played at every soccer and football game forever afterwards). Anyway, I wanted to see how good Queen's live vocal harmonies were on all the intricate harmony parts in Bohemian Rhapsody. I looked at Queen live shows in Budapest (1975); Montreal (1981); Live Aid (1985); and Wembley (1986), among others. Well guess what. I'm reasonably sure that Queen did NOT perform the vocal harmonies live. ( Maybe because most, if not all, the harmonies in Queen's recorded songs were probably Freddie Mercury himself and no one else.) On every single video I could find, when Queen gets to the harmony stuff, i.e., after Freddie Mercury's solo vocal ( "Mama I just killed a man," etc. etc. etc.), which, admittedly, is a great vocal, the whole band disappears from the stage, and the video shows only the stage lights switching colors, going on and off, etc., various explosions with lots and lots and lots of smoke, and crowd shots, etc. I'm therefore reasonably sure that, at that point, Queen was actually playing a PRE-RECORDED version of the vocal harmonies! All of this , the smokescreen on stage as well as the vocal harmonies recording, ends when the song gets to the big, rocking, stomping guitar solo and Freddie starts singing again. My point here is that in this Petersens video, the Petersens manage to pull off, not just solid, credible, professional vocal harmonies, but stunningly fantastic vocal harmonies, and they do it, live, on the spot, in one continuous live take, no edits, using their natural, God-given voices, no-auto-tuning, no computer processing, no electronic layering or overdubbing, or any of that. This is something Queen , QUEEN!, DID NOT or COULD NOT EVEN ATTEMPT in its own live shows! I mean, we all agree that the Petersens are great, but, boy oh boy, we don't even realize the half of it!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

What you said is absolutely true. Queen have never performed the choral parts of this song live. Also because it would have been impossible to reproduce in live concerts, with only four voices, what is heard in the track obtained in the recording studio, obtained by overlapping numerous vocal tracks. We must therefore give credit to The Petersens for having enormous courage in singing this song entirely live and for achieving a so good result. So I agree with you on almost everything, except one thing: Queen have been and remain one of the greatest bands in rock history.

[@scottsmith4145]

Well said. Amen!

[@hal0hal0mc]

Great job guys. This does what a cover should do... Pay homage to the original while adding your own flair and making it unique.

[@marcomichelis6001]

Complimenti siete bravissimi!!!

[@stangthing06]

Once again yall knock it out of the park! Awesome job on such a technical song with so much going on!

[@katoosh1]

WOW JUST WOW Katie great job of arranging this song so many moving parts. You did a fantastic job. All of you performed flawlessly. Katie you assigned the right parts to the right people to make this into a fantastic production. LOVE IT. Keep up the great work.

[@mobilewon]

Just happened by some of their videos tonight....absolutely BLOWN away!!!

[@almVancouver]

Trying to put your own stamp on Bohemian Rhapsody is one thing, doing it live is quite another. Absolutely nailed it~!

[@onehitpick9758]

Yeah -- you have to appreciate that there were no multiple takes of separate tracks here. This was an astonishing performance, and I hope it gets the attention it deserves.

[@PresencePioneer]

Pretty sure they recorded it in a studio and then recorded the video lip-syncing

[@almVancouver]

@@PresencePioneer Why are you pretty sure of this?

[@PresencePioneer]

@@almVancouver 1) There seems to be the effect of pitch processing on their voices, which is impossible without isolating each vocal track 2) if they recorded this the way it appears they did in this video there would be more inconsistencies in the volume of the various instruments Of course it's totally possible I'm wrong :)

[@almVancouver]

@@PresencePioneer I do think you are wrong. 1. Pitch processing on their voices? They have a plethora of live performances with which to weigh in on this. I'm not talking what they state as live, but actual performances with audience. The fact you think they may be lip syncing is way off base. They've been very open with how they created YT vids where they mixed the sound. They state in this one, and for many others now, this is them live. They are a very tight group...they've been doing this for awhile. 2...ahh...good point. Go listen to "The Scientist". Another YT performance that is live. There IS inconsistency and me, along, with others pointed this out. Now, go listen to their latest Christmas song...err...oh yeah, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman"...one of their favorites, and mine, as well. They nailed the sound with this one. Vocals, instruments etc, were spot on. Extremely hard to do llive...so I getcha with that. Really, in my opinion all around, the Dobro is a little too loud and the Bass is not loud enough. For vocals, they are professionals with mike placement and how close to be...with instruments and vocals. When they claim to be live...they are live. This isn't a basement band. They put much thought into the sound.

[@starpingo1293]

yes, we wait for Thunderstruck. Grüße aus Deutschland

[@Blackwater_Jack]

How is it even possible for four siblings and mama to blessed with this much musical aptitude? And the dobroist is absolutely phenomenal. I'm sure Freddy would be quite pleased.

[@erickay123]

Those tempo switches from something down to upbeat and back are awesome.

[@ingvargissurarson4671]

Was a bit hesitating to watch as Bohemian Rhapsody is one of my favourites and only liked one cover of it so far, Mark Martell and Queen Extraveganza (which I´we seen on stage) But you guys sure did it.........And one take and no piano........Marvellous...........I cant stop hitting replay button.

[@8StringPlucker]

Wow! I'm a true blue-grasser and you folks are up there with the best of them in the bluegrass world. It doesn't matter what genre of music people listen to, Bohemian Rhapsody is one of those tunes that everyone knows and appreciates. You all took an old classic, put a soft bluegrass sound to it, and completely nailed it. My goodness!!!

[@LukeWhite_PE]

Well done! Great arrangement, and the vocals were superb.

[@BrianBorges-ez3ls]

What a beautiful arrangement of rocks most complex song. The banjo riff of AC/DC's Thunderstruck at the end is icing on the cake! Just keep being you. Thank you.

[@rodneywhaley3581]

I listen to Bohemian Rhapsody every night before I can go to sleep. I think I can sing every part from memory. Such versatility from a great blue grass band.

[@LoopOnPowerSaver]

Just amazing, each unique Petersen slant worked a treat on this complex song. Thank you for all the hard work you put in, made my day.

[@ChefDomenic]

Agreed

[@dronescienceandphotography2846]

Words aren't good enough to describe the Petersens they are as perfect a group as I've ever heard, watching or listening

[@malmalamie2732]

Absolutely incredible! Brilliantly sung and preformed. This is one of the best things I’ve seen on utube . All the complexities captured,and they made it their own. I got goosebumps. You should be superstars.👏👏👏👍🎶

[@bdm1000]

Wow, Julianne has really grown up to become an absolutely beautiful young lady.

[@worklion50]

It's the dimples

[@hassanzindelhadid9456]

The Petersens Effect: Joyfully brilliant is how to describe any song after being rendered by the Petersens.

[@jondoe2690]

That is simply amazing! I've never heard any group cover this song.

[@latinhellas6383]

That change of tempo at 2:13 is exquisite, thank you. And for the entire 6:10 as well.

[@edyue1]

Interesting genre, just love hearing their voices, way to go Matt with the falsetto, and as usual, Emmet killed it on the dobro in place of rock guitar solo. Keep up the diversity in cover songs. 😎

[@NigeHaines]

Very brave to perform such a difficult, intricate, classic... and very cleverly arranged, and a brilliant performance too. Well done The Petersens! Many thanks for all the positiveness you inject into our lives.

[@dududu14ddd]

Great. Changing rhytm in the beginning of 2nd Verse ... the blending of instrumentation. Hillarious!! ;) I guess he'd be proud of you, too .... ;)

[@jerzinokie]

You made a beautiful version with the high to low changes it turned out to be absolute perfection

[@marcosdsouza6927]

One of the hardest songs ever in rock music!And to maintain that Queen flavour!Brilliant rendition guys! Love from INDIA.

[@dimitarmilkov2215]

This incredibly difficult Freddie song was interpreted superbly despite the limitations offered by the instruments. Everyone in this performance was at a high professional level. I am impressed. Congratulations!

[@pjblack9290]

Confirmed: "Thunderstruck" up next :)

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

🤘🏻

[@fieryalbino]

DO IT lol

[@G2Mexpert]

If Julianne does an Angus Young Duck Walk to a mandolin solo on a bluegrass rendition of Thunderstruck, I'm signing up for Patreon.

[@CCervido]

There is a wild hard-rock animal hiding in shy Julianne! :)

[@michaeladams1382]

the Cleverlys have shown that a rock song can make a great bluegrass song