First Time Reaction to "Bohemian Rhapsody" - 포레스텔라 (강형호, 고우림, 배두훈, 조민규) / Forestella Mystique

[@maryjohn3807]

I think this is how Freddie envisioned the song to be. He must be smiling now. Freddie struggled with the opera section. Forestella was able to pull this off so well because they are a cross over group with members who are skilled opera singers, rocker and a a musical artist . They all cross genres and they all can sing in chest and head voice covering a very wide range. Their synchronization and harmonization is simply amazing. No group has performed the complete song live like this. Forestella has performed this song many times . So there are many video’s of their live performances. I was fortunate to watch them live in California. And I was spellbound. I think you should watch other live performances and then judge.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks Mary

[@roxiodelmar]

They are truly amazing in each and every aspect, whether it's a cover or an original song. Always unique, paying homage to the original song (if it's a cover) and always outstanding. Please keep in mind that no song is going to sound the same and that's what makes it special and that's one of their many attributes! ✨ Listen carefully to each song and you'll see - each manages to transmit a powerful message in those heavenly voices!! 🦋 And I simply love this rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody - the best, at least for me! ❤️

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@juliachoi1458]

Forestella is the best vocal quartet!!!!! 💓💞💜💙💚🧡❤👍👍👍😘🤩😍

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you Julia

[@Ayrre]

How nice to see you return to Forestella so soon and with so much enthusiasm and attention to detail! 💚 You made me smile too, Cindy, when you closed your eyes right after saying that you prefer seeing the artist's face 😊 And I had to smile again when you commented on it yourself. 💚💚 That being said, I think it's very legitimate - and intended on their part - to take into account every aspect of a Forestella performance, right down to the lighting and the costumes. So I liked that you paid attention to and commented on some of those aspects. Everything is chosen by them very deliberately; I'm sure of that after watching so much of their work. Yes, their voices are their most important instruments, but they are also very good actors and great visual storytellers.You'll see what I mean the more performances of them you'll watch. I'm excited to accompany you on your Forestella journey 🤗 Greetings from Germany!

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you Ayrre

[@hildommar]

Really? Perhaps watch middle section of Queen’s original again …it is a video recording, then watch a Queen live performance, then watch Forestella Live version again…they are the only group who has successfully done the middle section LIVE in my opinion….many have tried. And Forestella have successfully done this so many times over the years now. QUEEN NEVER DID! .… this is a fact. Queen admitted they could not do it successfully, so they always played their MULTI-TRACKED middle part of their video on stage for this part,…. So maybe revisit Queen’s recorded performance and then revisit this amazing live interpretation, at their concert or any other live version of theirs. This cover is what began their exposure to international audiences. Forestella are not trying to BE Queen or any artist whose work they perform covers of,…they are Forestella who pay homage to the original then add their own interpretation and will rearrange for their 4 voices…obviously with full permission and relevant fees paid to the original artists, in this case Queen.

[@TouchyReactions]

I liked the performance. I gave it a 9 out of 10. I wonder if I may have enjoyed it more had we seen this before we saw them do Scarborough Fair.

[@tgtan]

Spot on! Remember, Queen only had two singers, so they could never do that middle section live.

[@roxiodelmar]

Agreed! ✨

[@BtsyearJK2025]

@tgtan queen had 3 singers not 2 he was on the drums so he can't usually sing often

[@40ozbounce1]

@@TouchyReactions I think he is referencing when u said the middle part was too original. Actually it was original since Queen couldn't perform it live. And that's why u said u gave it 9 out of 10.

[@ILKWEONKIM-b7c]

웃는모습이 너무 사랑스럽습니다....두분 건강히 오래토록 볼수있음 좋겠읍니다

[@keithrichardson6836]

Remember it first time round and being blown away by queen. fast forward to forestella and I must say this was out of this world and individually and as a group it doesn't get any better than this in my opinion best cover without doubt.great honest reaction ryan and Cindy 👏👌

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks Keith. They are very good.

[@yunsoochoi8893]

Great FORESTELLA!!!!! Thank you so much~^ ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎

[@TouchyReactions]

Our pleasure!

[@maryjohn3807]

It seems like you may prefer slower ballads with harmonies . Forestella has done a cover of “Till” in Korean and English mixed. This was originally sung by Shirley Bassey. Forestella has done many Korean ballads with heavenly harmonies. “Spread silk in my heart” is a performance where they turned a rock song to something with a middle eastern / Indian vibe. “ Nella Fantasia” and “ Je Suis Malade” are other choices. They are a crossover group, so they have a wide range of genre’s . Forestella is also very creative. You can pick the style of music you enjoy.

[@TouchyReactions]

Wow, Mary. That actually makes sense. The two parts that I enjoyed most were the slow beginning and the slow ending.

[@emilyhenku]

If you preferred Scarborough Fair to this, perhaps you'd most enjoy some of their other vocally impressive performances, such as Je Suis Malade, Parla Piu Piano, or Champions. The bass, Woorim, is also especially highlighted in Hijo de la Luna, and one of their more upbeat performances, Bad Romance.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks Emily, they are on my list

[@BtsyearJK2025]

Their parla pui piano is phenomenal same as je suis malade

[@manaciel]

Thanks for your fantastic reaction to Forestella again! Forestella first sang their version of Bohemian Rhapsody in the KBS Immortal Songs which is a kind of remake competition music entertainment show. It made them known to the world, and later they put it in their 2nd album titled Mystique. They had concert tour under the title Mystique. This video was filmed at the Mystique encore concert, the last of the tour. I prefer their Immortal Songs video because it shows their acting in the performance better. Here it's too dark to see it well.. I recommend Forestella Queen's best songs compilation video on KBS Jeonju channel. There are 2 more Queen renditions in addition to the very first performed Bohemian Rhapsody by Forestella.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@gogglebox2427]

I've been a fan of Queen since BEFORE they were famous. Freddie would have loved this version. His vision of a mini opera realised by Classical and crossover singers. I'm going to say it... when Cho Mingyu sang "Mama just killed a man" it hit me harder than even Freddie, as it felt like a little boy telling his mum he'd done something wrong. Queen never sang the middle section live. They played a video and left the stage, only returning with Brian playing his guitar. I hope Brian, Roger and John see this homage to Queen and Freddie. ❤️

[@RSASunflower]

Thank you for your honest reaction. I am glad that you enjoyed their performance. Luckily we live in a society where we may alll voice our opinions. Hope you don't get to many negative comments. Forestella is alway superb and dominate my playlist. I prefer their rendition to the original, once again just my opinion.There is something magical about it. Perhaps listen to their renditions of Bad Romance or Shape of You, they have changed those a bit more. Or listen to some of their crossover music like Parla Piu Piano, Dell Amore Non Si Sa, In'Ultra Vita or the song Champions ( Seoul Festa version has the best autistics.)

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us ❤️ 💕

[@Glorya_04]

I think fans Should learn to accept opinions from people who react to their stans or groups without necessarily getting offended. If I understood them they like the first one (Scarborough fair) better than this which is their honest opinion they didn't say they are not good. I as a fan prefer Inner Universe, Nella Fantasia, Champions covers more to Bohemian Rhapsody cover though they were phenomenal with that too. It just a matter of which genre or track one likes it doesn't take away the greatness of the performer ❤ Thanks for your reaction 👌🏼

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much Gloria.

[@katherineeasteal662]

Thanks for an honest reaction. If you want to see more Forestella innovation with covers try Bad Romance, Shape Of You and the shocking Time In A Bottle. Their originals are unique so try Save Our Lives, Utopia, White Night, Snow Globe, Chagall's Dream and Kool ( if you like KPop).

[@TouchyReactions]

Love K pop

[@katherineeasteal662]

@@TouchyReactions In that case, also see what they did to Exo's Mama.

[@happyday758]

good very good~~~~~~💗💗💗

[@TouchyReactions]

Yes

[@delitrejo2338]

Gracias por reaccionar a los maravillosos #Forestella ellos son el mejor grupo Crossover del mundo, los Reyes de las Armonías perfectas y voces de Ángeles, sus interpretaciones son impresionantes y hermosas, sus canciones originales como Save our lives, Utopía, White night, Kool, Snow Globe son espectaculares, ojalá reaccionen a ellas también, saludos desde México 🇲🇽🥰

[@TouchyReactions]

Gracias

[@elly-jr5yy]

I recommend this song reaction. 'Hijo de la Luna'. you can hear really beautiful harmonies. ❤

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@Bearlover1995]

Forestella! There is no other! ❤❤❤❤

[@judithermer7969]

Best version of the song EVER, leaves Queen for dead.

[@SuzanneMainville-Duchesne]

What a way to keep Freddy's memory alive, introducing younger generations to his talent . There's a reason for these covers.... try forestella speaking French in Je suis malade.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you Suzanne 😊 🙏

[@tedkim5771]

Great

[@종현강-t5f]

How are you. Thank you for your great 👍 reaction 😄 to Forestella Forestella's original song "Save Our Lives ""Utopia ""White Night ""Snow Globe ""Chagall's Dreams ""Stuck in a Maze "for your watching the reaction please. Have your great day and beautiful day bye 👋 😘 ✨️

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much 💓 💗

[@bubbleny]

If you want some creative remake, please try Time in a bottle. Although my favorite is Inner Universe and Legend never dies. Also check out their original songs, Save our lives, Utopia, White Night, and Snow Globe.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@loli9188]

Gracias por la reaccion me gustaria que reaccionaseis a bad romance, legend never die❤

[@뽀레-m3h]

우리 포레스텔라에 대한 두분 반응이 너무 좋아서 구독👏좋아요👍 누릅니다~ 더 많은곡 리액션 부탁해요~🙏

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much 💓 💗

[@laraibahmed3090]

forestella is such a magical group. So much talent and versatility! I know there a quite a few great song recommendations here but also if you interested down the road, perhaps watch the guide to forestella 2024 on youtube? Its a great introduction to all the members individually, their backgrounds and how forestella came to be.

[@TouchyReactions]

That sounds like a fun one.

[@analobos4901]

Gracias por reacciónar son los mejores.....❤❤❤🎉

[@TouchyReactions]

Gracias

[@j.f.3342]

For me, this is currently the best interpretation of this classic. But tastes differ. The middle section is the heart of the song and FORESTELLA has deliberately made very few changes to it. On the one hand, it is an absolute homage to Queen and on the other, this part is also performed LIVE. And Queen themselves have never played this part live. FORESTELLA shows it works. And to be honest, there is no other version that even comes close to this.

[@TouchyReactions]

It's very impressive 👏

[@croco-S2]

as a korean, forestella - champions/ magic castle/ my favourite things/ angel/ Dell'amore Non Si Sa

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@김은아-i2o4f]

포레스텔라 첫영상인듯..더많이 들어주세요..귀호강 할만한 커버곡이 많아요..구독하고갑니다❤❤❤❤

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@청라-j2x]

👍👍👍 응원합니다

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@user-basilica4726]

9:04 이 부분에서 '포레스텔라가 콘서트 중이다'라는 것을 보여주는데, 화면을 안 보셨습니다. 화면이 어두운 이유는, 이 영상이 콘서트 장에서 찍은 것이기 때문이에요. tv 촬영장에서는 조명이 밝지만 공연장에서는 어둡게 찍히거든요.

[@lauraJ-27-Yuuki]

Forestella es única digas lo que digas ❤❤❤❤

[@TouchyReactions]

I agree with you.

[@trinisilvab]

Hi!!! Thank you for your reactions!!!! The middle part is the operatic part, and the group does have two opera singers (+ a musical actor and a Chemical ingeneer with no previous musical training, but with a privileged voice), so that may be the reason they stuck to it more on that part (totaly agree on the bad lighting), Of course it all depends on personal preferences. If you want some recomendations here are some!!! Magical: Angel, Magic Castle Epic: Inner universe (russian), Champions Unexpected: Shape of You, Time in a bottle Languages: Je suis malade (french), Despacito (spanish), Nella fantasia (italian) Upbeat: Bad romance, Legends never die Originals: Save our lives, White night, Chagall´s Dream All amazing!!! Enjoy!!!

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us ❤️ 💕

[@frankreyes2000]

Thank you for your reaction and analysis of this wonderful song. Your precise comments help us appreciate the scope of the musicality, chords, and different details that make their music so pleasant to hear. I'd appreciate your reaction to other Forestella songs. Please find below two suggested songs which are masterpieces of art. 1.-Hijo de la Luna - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvGaKqOlp59fZosi=1pWhqmJwzpO9fVIb 2.-The Sound of Silence - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJLGpmB_aJWojacsi=h2xpHuxj2hxCN961 If you want to go crazy, the following song could be of interest to you: 3.-The Phantom of the Opera - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIbSlmSbZtOmpLMsi=_1190ZUdByhyQ177 Looking forward to watching other reaction videos from you.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much 💓 💗. I'll add them to the list.

[@frankreyes2000]

@@TouchyReactions Thank you so much. I look forward to watching your future Forestella reaction videos. 👍

[@UknowUloveme7]

누나 귀여워

[@candypaz1945]

Asombroso homenaje a Queen ...adoro a FORESTELLA ❤❤❤❤

[@길다옹]

[@HK_K]

😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕

[@행복배달인쑥쌤]

아쉽네요~~ 퀸의 라이브에는 그 중간부분이 녹화예요 정말 이 노래를 제대로 아신다면... 다시 한번 퀸의 라이브를 들어보세요 포레스텔라는 그 중간부분을 라이브로 했어요 퀸은 그 부분을 녹음하기 위해 엄청난 돈이 들어갔죠😂 그들도 하지 못한 걸 포레스텔라는 했어요 그리고 그 부분은 퀸에 대한 존경의 의미예요😊

[@TouchyReactions]

It was a great performance

[@andrea-cr2dh]

React to forestella je suis malade 🫶🤍

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@pinhorn-bz5mu]

Guy is fixated on lighting?????

[@TouchyReactions]

It's true

[@aditatva]

How stubborn the boomers are... phew

[@TouchyReactions]

9 out of 10 was a good score. We enjoyed the performance.

[@live-td8vr]

^^