“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen is an iconic piece of music. Most of us associate the popular, recognizable tune with the unforgettable Freddie Mercury. He had the voice and the presence to perform this unique song and bring it to life. While many people have attempted to cover it over the years, very few have managed to do it justice. It’s not an easy song to sing, and the stakes are high the moment a singer confesses that he/she is about to sing “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Many of us have even lip-synced or sang along in the car, hopefully with a few friends in a re-enactment of the famous “Wayne’s World” scene. But, even Wayne and Garth knew that some things are better left alone and their performance featured the music of Queen.
So, if you told me that a girls’ choir group planned to sing and perform the song, I would be skeptical, at best. However, that’s exactly what happened. The Frensham Madrigals is an extremely accomplished choir, having won the Youth Sacred Choral Award and the Youth Chamber Choir sections of the Sydney Eisteddfod John Lamble Foundation Australian Choral Championship for Youth Choirs, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they could take on Queen. But, they did, and their version is pretty amazing. Does it come close to the original? I can’t say for sure that we can compare the two. This choir has put its own spin on the classic, making it their own. It’s definitely worth a listen.
Watch as a group of girls in their conservative blazers, ties, and simple shoes perform a haunting and brilliantly arranged version of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The song lends itself well to a group, and the girls blend their voices perfectly and take the opportunity to highlight the most dramatic points in the song and showcase their own unique talents.
Not only are they perfectly in tune, but they bring an energy and an emotional understanding well beyond their apparently young years as the group transitions smoothly from the more melodic parts to the upbeat rhythmic portions. Their spine-tingling performance is sure to delight and bring back memories of a much-loved song.
Which rendition of this classic is your favorite? Tell us about it in the comments! Would this one make the list?
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