The Making Of A Masterpiece - Bohemian Rhapsody

[@ktpinnacle]

"I don't know where it came from, I just heard it in my head." Which is why Brian May and others like him are musical geniuses.

[@rollcake]

Agreed, but whats the alternative? "I stole it from here: "?

[@bennywise410]

ktpinnacle not completely agreee, every musician has that

[@bloodsling]

8:15 when B May closes his eyes,you can tell he's being whisked back to 1975 when they did this together in the studio

[@MiteyMax9]

I wish Roger would've been in the studio with Brian here. Just watching Brian listen to this old recording brings my heart happiness. You can see his mind racing as it's taking him back. I love it!

[@megicappel]

I think I sometimes can see a kind of sadness in his eyes saying "I miss you, Freddie."

[@G40s_WW]

It is really nice listening Brian talking.

[@jdub87]

I think he's the bob Ross of guitar lol

[@QueenDynamo]

Make a KZbin playlist of just him talking... or better yet, search Starlicks Master sessions 1984. 😁

[@jdub87]

QueenDynamo dude i would watch the shit out of that

[@gakkieNL]

Freddie was a genius! And Queen the best band ever! Their music is so cleverly put together, amazing stuff!

[@MonroeSmile]

I know people say you shouldn't break down songs and analyse them because it sort of ruins it/takes the art away. But to hear one of the artists do it and actually talk you through everything is so rare, and with a song like Bohemian Rhapsody, this is golden footage. I just wish they had continued their analysis of the very end when it's mainly just Freddy & Brian, for me that's the most beautiful part of the entire song. Thank you for uploading this fantastic footage.

[@alancost9244]

+MonroeSmile Great point....to aspiring home studio engineers/artists, this is pure gold. I think the one producer that takes it to another level is Mutt Lange working with Def Leppard on the Hysteria LP. These guys sharing this info is one of the greatest gifts they can bestow-even if "average Joe" couldn't care less.....I love behind the music/studio vidz. Peace, Brother!

[@FatimaSorianoOfficial]

I so agree. It definitely made me love the track even more, too!

[@Cris_MUC]

...it's ok it's like braking down verses from the big book, it ruins the magic but not all of it ;-)

[@itoaraziofficial5048]

Seeing "how the sausage is made", in this case, upped my appreciation for this track, and Queen in general, fiftyfold!!

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Eh, I think the dissection only applies to lyrics, not the structure of the song or instruments.

[@findjonmoses]

Im impressed by his technical knowledge of music theory and how much he remembers about how they built the track...proves how involved he/they must have been in the process. Thats why they were one of the best bands in the world I guess!

[@Five0Music]

Astounding recording. Anyone who has ever recorded at any level has to appreciate all the intricacies of this track. Like the Beatles, that it was made on the equipment of the day makes it all the more mind boggling for me. An accomplishment, a moment in time for music recording that stands out.

[@rozzie101]

As a musician, I love hearing how Bohemian Rhapsody was put together.

[@racheid77]

I feel stupid for thinking there were only 4 voices on this song. This was really cool to see how the song was made, and having explanations for all those nuances that you notice after listening to the song hundreds of times.

[@godbluffvdgg]

:)...If you don't record music or a learned musician; why would you? Queen, like many prog groups of the time have so many layers in a piece...You probably didn't hear the colors as recorded either...White, black, blue and red noise to add atmosphere...But, it's cool that you learned something...:), That's always a good thing!

[@godbluffvdgg]

Wow! Thanks so much for this upload...10 years on YT and haven't seen this...Like watching Michelangelo carve the Pieta in real time...:)

[@kimpetersen2438]

Naturally. Then. It's. Interwiev. Wiet. Hem. How. This. Tune. Be. So. AS. Tecknoshener. Are. YOU. Only. Helpper.

[@ianstrange5674]

My God, hearing the piano accompaniment to Freddie's opening vocals in isolation, it sounds exquisitely beautiful.

[@vadz9733]

Brian May is a true class act.

[@Kirkunik1]

Love this. What a great treat to be escorted through this ingenious piece by Brian May.

[@deanmuscat2681]

I wish they would release vids like this for every Queen track. The multi tracks of Millionaire Waltz, Seaside Rendezvous, Prophet's Song must be equally fascinating. Even songs like March of the Black Queen or Leroy Brown. ehhh ... to dream ...

[@joansutton]

Dr. Brian May, astrophysicist

[@IzayoiMeiHigu]

pHd ;)

[@nars_bars8774]

+Izayoi Higurashi *PhD

[@nars_bars8774]

+Izayoi Higurashi wut

[@melodicmind2430]

The only physicist that looks like Isaac Newton

[@melodicmind2430]

The only physicist that looks like Isaac Newton

[@headkickko609]

Seeing this is like seeing how miniscule we are compared to the universe.

[@ianstrange5674]

Watching the Bohemian Rhapsody video for the very first time on Top of the Pops back in November 1975 was the highlight of my teenage years.😀

[@patbadder6625]

After insisting on watching BoRap in the shop, (on 'Queen's Greatest Flix'), I bought a Betamax Video Recorder - It cost me nearly 2 months wages!

[@jayrich6532]

what a gift to hear him walk us thru the process. holy crap!

[@TomStrahle]

Really amazing how much of the complete range of dynamics and arrangement you can hear in the early guide track. It was clearly envisioned.

[@snorkjones]

That was absolutely fascinating! I'm so glad Brian May took the time to lay out the narrative for how this great song was laid out. I wish more musicians would follow in his stead. I feel like a witnessed a bit of history being made.

[@Tepekegoat68]

I love breaking the solo in my head every time i heard it, note by note. Makes my spine tinkle every time, sublime recording. One of the greatest, if not the greatest, songs in rock history. 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@modvind]

Saul Villalobos the greatest song of all time!

[@marketas.1530]

Wow. I am just amazed. I knew it's complex song, but I've never knew how much complex it really is. I am far from musician, I never knew how songs are put together, I knew (and still know) nothing. This was an awesome peek behind the curtain and seing Brian, lisening to his voice as he walked through the process and his memories....just wow. I knew Bohemian Rhapsody is a masterpice, but that just made me appreciate it even more.

[@AaronClow]

I love the rhythm stuff starting at 5:57. Freddie was part of the rhythm section, so true.

[@spencerallegra]

I could listen to this all day

[@Armkheym]

I think, listening to Freddie's vocals after so many years is a real pleasure for Brian

[@kevankoya]

Incredible to see the work involved in recording this song. ))

[@drkatel]

Brian is so humble for a genius. I enjoyed this a ton. Thanks for posting.

[@lowfreak]

Amazing bass work!!! Great melodic pop bass. John Deacon was one of my first inspirations on bass guitar..

[@DanielAraujoNazar]

could anyone hear the glitch he mentions at 5:00? I couldn't

[@canudigitsuker]

i couldnt hold myself from singing, even though there wasnt any singing and just piano at the start

[@Gastonakles]

It might be one of de most greatest music piece of all the times... No doubt.

[@xoxohayaati]

Why am I crying?

[@londonjames5914]

Freddie's Background vocals. Simply Amazing!!!

[@clusterguard]

Not much into music but Bohemian Rhapsody ... what a wonder of the human soul! Best to all from Nuuk, Greenland.

[@blockthisuser]

this shouldnt be written on a harddisk it should be sculptured on gold tablets and stored in an underground bunker

[@SamsonZhangTheSalmon]

+blockthisuser gold tablets in underground bunker = unreadable after 3 months

[@SebastianPerezG]

+blockthisuser Yep , must be on a Vault , surrounded by millions of guards and in Vacuum space.

[@VladTokarev]

+blockthisuser Should be recorded on a titanium disk and sent on a spaceship to another galaxy.

[@tonyfondacaro1980]

The next Indiana Jones movie should be the quest to recover the "Bohemian Rhapsody" master tracks from the Nazis.

[@philsterthephilster]

It should the national anthem of every country in the world.

[@marceloabelenda]

Brian MAy is always nice to listen to, GENIOUS!!!

[@foloite]

What a gem of an interview.

[@cmathews2112]

Such great insight into the song. I'm just in awe at the creative genius.

[@christineharrison1111]

What a privilege to hear such an incredibly complex musical masterpiece broken down like this by one of its creators. Fascinating! Freddie was a genius. Thank you, Brian.

[@copacetic9018]

That's amazing how they faked having a full choir with just the three of them.

[@lalitasavardekar8192]

Freddie : We r superlatives dear🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@FatimaSorianoOfficial]

This whole thing is beyond amazing and fascinating to watch. All the nuances of creating this timeless song track by track, instrument by instrument, vocal dub after vocal dub, is simply the purest form of art. To me, Queen being the best band in the world is such an understatement.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Amazing to think they laid this bit down so tight, with so many changes and pauses. Wow.

[@lillegutt123456]

This is a wonderful video! Feels incredible to se "behind" the scenes on one of the most insane songs ever!

[@gerdipediaTV]

Beautiful, so you produce the biggest song ever! :D

[@bobandlynnew]

Hi Brian.....You and Freddie and the rest of the band were always something special to me and always will be.....you were way out in front!!

[@paolo-1283]

21:07 "The Beatles were our Bible"

[@yngveklevjer6160]

One of the best songs in the history of music!! Freddy was a genius!! Strange how he had all that in his head!

[@michelle88960]

I got to the point of getting sick of hearing Bohemian Rhapsody a few years ago. Some songs get played to death and you kinda go off them. But lately I've been listening to it again, and I must admit it is a masterpiece, there's nothing else like it.

[@MrBatraaf]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@ludysablan52]

A masterpiece done...amazing....goosebumps...we will not forget QUEEN and FREDDIE M.👏👏👏♥️

[@ovejita_negra2404]

Thanks for sharing this my friend...

[@Kellyinct]

Brian your a genius.i used to sing this song to my kids in the car driving when they were little kids they laughed it was Alot of fun singing that song.9-2020

[@amherst88]

Absolutely fascinating -- this has been in my cells since it came out when I was in high school but only as a whole -- no idea of all the parts that made it up -- thank you SO much for uploading :)

[@AngguSingsit]

Pure genius❤️

[@phyllishannah7203]

Amazing band Queen!!❤️❤️❤️ Great singing voices and great musicians!

[@pedroparamo4938]

Legend says Brian May is still searching magnifico.

[@ktpinnacle]

And no synthesizers or freaking auto-tune!

[@modvind]

ktpinnacle fuck autotune!

[@PassCookie]

Synthesizers are verry cool. even the beatles used a Synthesizer!

[@cmathews2112]

ktpinnacle: How true! Brian's guitar played the parts that would be traditionally played by a synth. They are so much cooler on guitar, but he is one of very few people with the genius to pull it off. Nobody could create a song like this today because the producers would insist on using some piece of technology that would ruin it. By the way, does ktpinnacle stand for "Kansas - The Pinnacle"?

[@ktpinnacle]

Nope. My initials and part of my company name.

[@AdamYoudell]

That's right. If you can't sing your shit in key in the studio, get the fuck out of the game

[@marceloabelenda]

I didn´t know that guy had been worling with Queen for so many time, that explains it all!!! Thanks for your answer!!

[@jasonchapman1033]

i love this video :D i also love Brian may :D

[@denisemorris3626]

What a brilliant song best ever freddie had this in his head at college what a fantastic songwriter and musician gives me goosebumps 😍 ❤ 👏

[@h.i.5280]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@fredthegreat09]

STAIRWAY TO THE HEAVEN? JAJAJ MAKE MY BELLY LAUGH , THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. THE MOST COMPLETE OF ROCK EVER MADE

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Since you have shown your lack of knowledge, let me educate you. Stairway could an pulled off by the four members of Zep live, while this massively over-dubbed song could not be, beginning to end.

[@sheshosha]

Amazing, thank you for sharing!!

[@consolaciontaguimacon4927]

Great video! Thank you Brian .i loved this.

[@mistysouders7823]

I love it. John opted out.!! He took care of the lower end!! The sound editor looks like. How!???? Did four guys do this!!!?? This did doesn’t look puzzled. He looks puzzled. Like ok dude. I’ll take your word for it!!😆😆

[@johnshields6852]

I was a teen when this came out, queen wasn't really huge early on, and it's amazing this song ever became a hit, the length of it, the piano, more like a ballad almost but once the drums came in and Brian's guitar it worked, those days were 3/4 minute songs, there's noway they'd play long songs but this song broke all the rules and obviously became a monster.

[@complexphenom402]

Art, in its highest form.

[@alexfirstaid]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@clarkrobinson2789]

epic content thanks

[@genuineuni]

Who Mixed Queen? Many have written you haven't heard Queen until you experience the multi-tracks - how true!! I had a hint of the multi-tracks from a Japan karaoke CD w/ Queens hits. Feel the US hasn't really heard Queen until someone who takes great pride in their audio work, remixes Queen's songs from multi-track!!

[@herbertfromitally4384]

+genuineuni "All Dead All Dead" 1:45- cry...

11:42 shivers

[@paragatidas]

Amazing ...

[@mirekgoldberg6045]

Priceless footage! I just wish Queensville Channel wouldn't rendered the original 4:3 aspect to 16:9 creating the horizontal distortion. Maybe you could re-publish it in 4:3 pillar box aspect some day.

[@robnielsen8141]

The sound engineer looks bored to tears, lol

[@i20010]

+Rob Nielsen he regrets ever getting out of bed that day...

[@Fuzcapp]

he needs to understand the incredibly privileged position he has been placed in. Any sound engineer worth anything would relish the opportunity to pull apart the recording of this song.

[@robthesamplist]

He is being muted on purpose so that Brian can explain without being overly excited and ruining Brians chain of thought. It allowed him to calmly recall his version of events without missing anything due to interruptions. He is a sound engineer, he is not meant to be starstruck and in awe.

[@claudiocruzat4768]

Rob k you nailed.

[@octomonkey1980]

That's Justin Shirley-Smith, he has worked with Queen in the studio for years......just another days work for him.

[@blearghbleorgh4663]

"A little glitch there" at 5:04. Who actually heard a glitch?

[@quigonkenny]

Probably just Brian. We mere humans just don't have the ability.

[@tplouffe9226]

Bleargh Bleorgh I think I may have, i believe he either hit a key and his finger slipped off a black key or one of his fingers hit a wrong note, but its very hard to notice, so it sounds perfect

[@patbadder6625]

Have to agree with you there buddy. Like Chuck Norris, they could probably delete the trash bin on Windows too!

[@THECLARENCES]

Brilliance. Period. xoxo The Clarences

[@thehotwombat]

I think he is, but you have to realised he's been working with the members of Queen for a long long time, and having done all this remastering, he's probably sick to death of working with the music. Bad Analogy: give a starving kid a tin of baked beans, and see their face. Then give a tin of beans to someone who has only eaten beans for the last five beans.

[@bassmaster6433]

I could never have guessed the thing after "down my spine" was guitar

[@danielstreng]

Genius !

[@jairo4463]

este canción es una obra de arte sin ninguna duda!! un proyecto sumamente ambicioso comparado a los tiempos actuales.

[@Kloppsserialbottlers]

Imagine writing that song...

[@paulmuscat24]

is that the radio from 'RADIO GAGA' video behind Brian?

[@brandonviles130]

I think it is.

[@modvind]

Paul Muscat I mean it's at hi home studio so it would make sense

[@drstefanopellizzari]

The Big Moment!!!!!

[@Ameen2310]

I bet everyone started singing this the moment the backing track started playing

[@kewlbns69]

love it! freddy is a legend!

[@modvind]

Kewl Beans was* sorry. It's sad but true

[@kewlbns69]

***** nah dude the man may be gone but the legend lives on! i contemplated writing "was" but realized it was wrong.

[@modvind]

Kewl Beans true! The legend and the music will never die!

[@kewlbns69]

***** amen! freddie died when i was very young. i think i was about 12 or so, but i've always been fascinated by him. i've probably paid more attention to this guy than any other musician in the history of music...and i watch a lot of guitar players. :D

[@modvind]

Kewl Beans I was born in 2000 so I never got to experience him alive in any way :(. But today Queen is pretty much all I listen to all day :)

[@JDsgreatz28]

I just want to play with all those buttons on that board.

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

He played the piano like a drummer because he was a drummer remember :-)

[@mohamadmuzamirmohamadyusof522]

4 of them are all magicians.......

[@vonzox]

..and there it was!

[@callumissocoollikf]

I feel like the sound engineer is sat there mentally picking apart everything Brian is saying....

[@georgiawiggett6792]

Just wondered if I was related to Justin Shirley Smith - my Great Grandfather was a ? Shirley Smith and my fathers brother was Kenneth Shirley Smith - don't know how to contact to find out!

[@rhondaosborne7818]

and thats why QUEEN is the best band in the world EVER !

[@claudiocruzat4768]

correct me..I hear a flanger or other effect on the vocals..

[@TheUnknownSin]

Probably the natural reverb created when double tracking

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

as far as i know that's an effect that occurs by recording multiple vocal harmonies in absolute perfect pitch

[@eduardoallo8786]

right...actually, it´s a way to make a "natural chorus" type of sound...if you record many tracks with the same melody or harmonies, that´s the effect

[@georgepapabeis2964]

Caudio, Brian actually explains how that was achieved; by double tracking. What you end up with is a mix of modulated Phasing & Flanging. Like electronic "Chorusing" but better.

[@georgepapabeis2964]

Not reverb. See my reply to Claudio down thread.

[@julianhobrough1290]

Bohemian Rhapsody IS a museum piece!! Play it once, never go back to it.

[@drumrnva]

Sublime.

[@furyvsblitzkrieg]

who else sang the song while just the piano part was played?

[@Kellyinct]

Me I sang away and loved it

[@theunKnownoriginchristianmusic]

IF I WAS BRIAN..LISTENING TO THESE TRACKS WOULD MAKE ME START MISSING AND THINKING ABOUT MY FRIEND.

[@TheRagBag]

Can May ever make it through an interview without uttering the word phase!!!?

[@Cris_MUC]

...the forensic is almost desecrating, however it's divine what this guy's did, I am so sorry Freddy is not around, I wonder what they would have created, maybe it was enough for us on this planet, rest in peace Freddy we love you, I am sure you're smiling on us

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Yeesh, no it's not.