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  • Bohemian Rhapsody - New Fairfield High School Talent Show Winner - 2020 - Featuring ROMAN JAMES in his debut production at age 16.
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  • @thomasmiller3719
    @thomasmiller3719 4 роки тому +3510

    The bass guitarist looks like someone from the 70s

    • @cardboardbox9119
      @cardboardbox9119 4 роки тому +22

      Lmao fr

    • @depressed_neutron
      @depressed_neutron 3 роки тому +90

      Looks like the first bassist of queen (smile)

    • @4d_815
      @4d_815 3 роки тому +31

      Looks like Nick O'malley from Arctic Monkeys xD

    • @ok9908
      @ok9908 3 роки тому +61

      well, they all dressed up like Queen, didn't they?

    • @davidpanetta6400
      @davidpanetta6400 2 роки тому +19

      You should see what I looked like in the 70's. Trust me, he probably gets more girls than I did. And I paid good money!

  • @michaelchubka7556
    @michaelchubka7556 2 роки тому +8364

    Queen themselves didn’t even attempt the middle part live. They used a recording and jumped back in at the heavy part. Well done guys.

    • @PeterAngelov
      @PeterAngelov Рік тому +512

      Because it's absolutely impossible to do it live (as it sounds on the recording). But this was really not bad.

    • @suncentaur
      @suncentaur Рік тому +264

      I love queen but I never understood why they got hung up on making it sound exactly like the studio. I admire these kids for taking a good stab at getting that opera bit in there. Well done!

    • @heidenbarrel
      @heidenbarrel Рік тому +18

      wdym its not that hard

    • @ronaldshartzer6142
      @ronaldshartzer6142 Рік тому +37

      ​@Jajco as someone who can't sing, you have a woefully shallow take there bud

    • @heidenbarrel
      @heidenbarrel Рік тому +23

      @@ronaldshartzer6142 oh i thought they were talking about the guitar💀💀💀💀

  • @jddrummer66
    @jddrummer66 2 роки тому +8418

    As a 40yr plus musician, I'll say it takes guts to do this tune, especially in front of a crowd, well done dudes, 2 thumbs up

    • @yoheihalla1370
      @yoheihalla1370 2 роки тому +251

      I'm a 16 year old boy who just lost my grandma, this was her favourite song and the day before she died I called her and played this song while singing it on piano. A week later I'm doing it in her funeral, worst and best day of my life since I've never actually completed the song without failing p, this time i didn't fail. I know she's up there and smiling at me, proud.

    • @weirdo99958
      @weirdo99958 Рік тому +35

      @@yoheihalla1370 Great work being able to play it!
      My Condolences for your loss.

    • @richardgeisel4290
      @richardgeisel4290 Рік тому +3

      Agreed

    • @jeffbarrett3994
      @jeffbarrett3994 Рік тому +4

      A tough one for sure. Well done guys.

    • @sebastiancastro1291
      @sebastiancastro1291 Рік тому +3

      Me and my friends played it on our spring concert

  • @LemonGarlic133
    @LemonGarlic133 Рік тому +1667

    The way they are dressed as the band, I love it

  • @hq_mil
    @hq_mil Рік тому +974

    just a reminder that these kids were SIXTEEN... thats massive talent

    • @heyskoblack4949
      @heyskoblack4949 28 днів тому +5

      you know what else is massive

    • @hq_mil
      @hq_mil 27 днів тому

      @@heyskoblack4949 me

    • @ChrisMeade-w6t
      @ChrisMeade-w6t 25 днів тому +7

      @@heyskoblack4949 LOOOOOOOWWWWW TAAAAPPPERRRRR FAAAAADDDEEEEEE

  • @standard-carrier-wo-chan
    @standard-carrier-wo-chan Рік тому +2179

    Lead guy is really good. I like how he played around with the melody instead of forcing himself to reach notes that he really can't sustain. Freddie himself did this a lot on stage.

    • @danieleaton7336
      @danieleaton7336 Місяць тому +14

      I was saying the same thing. It’s one thing to cover a song that is already a masterpiece, but a real musician can take that masterpiece and make it have a sound unique to them. And he did that.

  • @sirg-had8821
    @sirg-had8821 2 роки тому +2309

    Vocalist is killing it.
    Calling it now..

  • @incognitoandy
    @incognitoandy 2 роки тому +2932

    Speaking from experience, playing this song's piano accompaniment while standing is no easy task, especially during a performance. Massive props

    • @dennisburrill3260
      @dennisburrill3260 Рік тому +20

      I don't know much about music but I do know that I love to see all positive responses thank you everyone who responded

    • @KonieczkoMC
      @KonieczkoMC Рік тому +5

      i think it's easy

    • @andreapraveen7668
      @andreapraveen7668 Рік тому +1

      @@KonieczkoMC same I play keyboard in my band

    • @kronkurr9737
      @kronkurr9737 Рік тому +1

      Its easy bruv???

    • @kazeno1332
      @kazeno1332 9 місяців тому

      As a keyboardist in a band i can say its pretty easy

  • @RareHarmony
    @RareHarmony 3 роки тому +6572

    Not a bad attempt. And honestly, just ATTEMPTING this song gets major respect.

    • @Marcus-kc6pr
      @Marcus-kc6pr 3 роки тому +156

      Sounds awesome imo

    • @randomstuff9053
      @randomstuff9053 3 роки тому +88

      Yea cause it is the greatest song of all time not matter what

    • @kaprikov7788
      @kaprikov7788 2 роки тому +15

      @@randomstuff9053 November rain better imo

    • @pianobucket8108
      @pianobucket8108 2 роки тому +19

      Yes, I kinda feel they contain their voices or can't get any higher

    • @CarsonVanDoremalen
      @CarsonVanDoremalen 2 роки тому +6

      Not really bad cover

  • @destroyergirl8087
    @destroyergirl8087 Рік тому +375

    Respect for him adjusting the song to his voice instead of trying to hit a note that he can’t hold out well.

    • @RohakDas
      @RohakDas 24 дні тому +1

      I mean considering he was able to hit the Galileo note which was even higher I think he coulda hit it easily

  • @neverclever0
    @neverclever0 4 роки тому +2892

    It takes some guts to even a attempt a song like this-lots of tricky falsetto bits and some serious pop culture presence. And then everyone absolutely nailed it. Great work!

  • @ashner8668
    @ashner8668 3 роки тому +12762

    "Ok, next up is the freshman girls doing tiktok dances!"

  • @dillonheck801
    @dillonheck801 3 роки тому +1098

    Wow, he hit that high B flat. Awesome.

    • @harryputh5900
      @harryputh5900 Рік тому +49

      Charlie puth?

    • @ryan._verma
      @ryan._verma Рік тому +11

      ​@@harryputh5900lmfao

    • @Maycee_Mayyy
      @Maycee_Mayyy 10 місяців тому +7

      I think it was the bassist hitting the high notes

  • @pegeoti3469
    @pegeoti3469 3 роки тому +623

    imagine be the next to present 💀

    • @LuxInformation
      @LuxInformation 11 місяців тому +49

      That would've been embarrassing 💀

    • @rockyoulikeahurricane52
      @rockyoulikeahurricane52 11 місяців тому +38

      and THAT is why they save the best for last 😁😁

    • @RunTheProgram
      @RunTheProgram Місяць тому +2

      "Next we have little timmy performing let it go from frozen"

  • @youjustgotdaved
    @youjustgotdaved Рік тому +966

    MAD respect for this. Is it perfectly executed? No. Is it an INSANELY hard song to even attempt? Yes. I know professional musicians that would never even attempt to do this live let alone with a 4 piece in high school. This is like summiting K2 in front of your peers when you're like 17. It's THAT scary. 11/10 Hell yes!

  • @Bear-er6xb
    @Bear-er6xb 3 роки тому +1932

    it was good but imagine how amazing it would be if the mics were better. it wasn’t their fault tho they were perfect

    • @noahrodman1911
      @noahrodman1911 2 роки тому +54

      Might have been the singer himself or the backtrack on the recording

    • @NiggaMind69
      @NiggaMind69 Рік тому

      I wish the singer was on the piano instead of guitar

  • @Plisko1
    @Plisko1 Рік тому +569

    I was already blown away and then... he had the gong... he had the gong!!! Holy crap well done gentlemen. There are major musicians who would not attempt this. It's one of the most challenging songs in rock!

    • @katehaynes5735
      @katehaynes5735 Рік тому +10

      My exact same thought, "HE HAD THE GONG!!!!"

  • @provyprov
    @provyprov Рік тому +228

    This is a BOLD song to perform as teenagers… or as anyone… ridiculously difficult in every way. Good shit, kids

  • @qwerty87716
    @qwerty87716 Рік тому +96

    can we pay a bit of homage to that drummer? this is awesome

  • @kuro2073
    @kuro2073 4 роки тому +363

    That kid was really shredding

  • @morthds9803
    @morthds9803 3 роки тому +611

    The guitarist is a true rockstar.

    • @MarsD.06
      @MarsD.06 Рік тому +19

      Do you mean the one singing or the bassist?

    • @gabszt
      @gabszt Рік тому +5

      The singer?

  • @benblum268
    @benblum268 3 роки тому +209

    If you hit that super high note in any song it is game over

  • @BartHartful
    @BartHartful 3 роки тому +811

    Totally impressed, and I've played for over 40 years. So glad you guys won! I wasn't expecting this to be this good.

  • @roycecanlubo7680
    @roycecanlubo7680 4 роки тому +696

    your solo was on point! good job your going somewhere in life:)

  • @rocndrummer
    @rocndrummer Рік тому +221

    Guys as an established musician and an avid Queen fan, you are the first band ANYWHERE I've seen to pull off the operatic section of BR live! VERY GOOD COVER! Congrats

  • @redcherries_
    @redcherries_ Рік тому +134

    the guitar and the drums sound so good together oh my god 😭😭😭

  • @sg1770
    @sg1770 Рік тому +151

    Incredible job guys. Even Queen didn’t do the entire song live. Very impressive.

  • @AtomicExtremophile
    @AtomicExtremophile Рік тому +236

    I was quite impressed!
    Loved the singer's nod to Freddie's iconic Live-Aid look

  • @NerpDerp123
    @NerpDerp123 Рік тому +80

    The Queen members didn't make an effort to perform the middle section live, opting instead to rely on a pre-recorded version before resuming at the heavier segment. Great job, everyone.

  • @goodmanshealth
    @goodmanshealth Рік тому +123

    You guys get an A+ just for attempting to do one of the most difficult covers there is, and you pulled it off!! Bravo!!

  • @friendydarkknight5546
    @friendydarkknight5546 Рік тому +241

    Nobody noticed the lead singer was dressed as Freddie !

  • @michaelpquinlan
    @michaelpquinlan Рік тому +66

    When I was a senior in high school my band played this song
    I'm so happy there isn't a video of that.
    These kids should.be happy that there is. They kicked ass.

  • @Griff.photography
    @Griff.photography Рік тому +43

    Attempting a song like this especially during a highschool talent show in front of all your peers takes guts! Good job fellas!

  • @TheCookster64
    @TheCookster64 Рік тому +12

    I've been playing drums for 40 years. This was VERY well done. Even Queen didn't do the middle part live. Out freaking standing gentlemen.

    • @ScotStephenso
      @ScotStephenso 3 дні тому +1

      They did do the middle part live, they just didn’t do the recording middle part live as there’s only 4 members and the operatic section had over 12 loops of Roger’s voice lol.

  • @NerpDerp123
    @NerpDerp123 Рік тому +57

    This was not a terrible try, and to be frank, even making an attempt to perform this song deserves significant admiration.

    • @JakeM-t8l
      @JakeM-t8l Рік тому +9

      idk if you've played any instruments before but especially at that age this was amazing. not close to terrible, 99.9999% of people cant even come close.

    • @NerpDerp123
      @NerpDerp123 Рік тому +1

      @@JakeM-t8l I'm uncertain about your prior musical endeavors, but particularly at such a young age, your performance was truly exceptional. It far exceeded any notion of inadequacy and surpassed the abilities of the overwhelming majority.

  • @NerpDerp123
    @NerpDerp123 Рік тому +61

    As someone who has been playing for more than four decades, I must say I'm thoroughly impressed. Congratulations on your victory! I wasn't anticipating it to be this outstanding.

  • @TravisBerthelot
    @TravisBerthelot 6 днів тому +1

    Even 5 years later this is great rendition.

  • @Ksknight100
    @Ksknight100 Рік тому +109

    Been a bass player and session musician for 40 + years.... Guys this if f**king awesome! Such an iconic song and to do it live from start to finish, wow!! Well played and well done!! Outstanding!

  • @haydenashland5256
    @haydenashland5256 Рік тому +42

    If this is Fairfield, Connecticut. This is the same High School that John Mayer attended. Fairfield’s producing some crazy talent.

  • @jack.o.spades.1
    @jack.o.spades.1 Рік тому +65

    I really like the change in style he did with the solo, it really sounded incredible.

  • @shreychamp3196
    @shreychamp3196 2 роки тому +104

    Guy looks well rounded, nice physique, great singing and guitar and seems disciplined. I hope I'll be like him till I reach his age.

  • @jordangahm4512
    @jordangahm4512 6 місяців тому +11

    Bro the drummer killed it respect bro

  • @49ERSoverEVERYBODY
    @49ERSoverEVERYBODY 5 місяців тому +11

    I don’t think people realize how hard this song is to cover & these boys absolutely killed it!

  • @Milan-vv8zd
    @Milan-vv8zd Рік тому +7

    Lead singer is a whole unit damn

  • @ernestrichardson7268
    @ernestrichardson7268 10 місяців тому +30

    bro 0:33 the whistle

  • @hollyhedges1486
    @hollyhedges1486 Рік тому +27

    Dang props to the guy playing piano standing and singing the high parts at the same time this song is really hard to play on piano

  • @jpmitch7776
    @jpmitch7776 11 місяців тому +22

    Imma rank the each ones performance
    1. Drummer
    2.singer
    3.the bass (he was dong those high notes
    4. Pianist

    • @Leosuupercool
      @Leosuupercool 8 місяців тому

      FRRRRRR FOR THE BASS, LIKE IN THE SOLO PART HES DOING THOSE HIGH E 5

    • @icanntseeyou
      @icanntseeyou 6 місяців тому +3

      they all did great*

  • @cricketbat09
    @cricketbat09 3 роки тому +81

    Great performance by the whole ensemble. Quality.

  • @Dyl13
    @Dyl13 Рік тому +10

    I’m so glad he did it in his own style, that made it even better

  • @walwin
    @walwin Рік тому +11

    Boys! This is quality. Definitely didn't have a band that could pull that off at 16. So sick!

  • @DrMattHersh
    @DrMattHersh Рік тому +53

    Holy crap! This is one of the best performances of this song by pretty much any band. This is not at all an easy song to sing or play. You guys are amazingly talented, like super crazy talented. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @timothyleon558
    @timothyleon558 Рік тому +54

    They were outstanding. Was prepared to hear high school caliber whatever. They pulled that together beautifully. One huge clue to their accomplishment .. their classmates listened. They were not the typical congregation where immaturity usually shows up.
    Great job, guys.

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 Рік тому +47

    I competed in many talent shows during my high school days, with a magic/illusion show. We were the first non-musical act to ever win the Mid-South Talent Fair (winners from several states). I'm just glad we didn't have to compete against this group. Amazing job guys, loved it !

  • @peachesbunny
    @peachesbunny Рік тому +6

    Everyone killed it!! Especially the vocalists that hit the high notes!! I'm literally impressed. This definitely has to made it to the students' topic of conversation every year when there's a talent show at that school

  • @RobertMiller-mz7yt
    @RobertMiller-mz7yt Рік тому +10

    I to am a musician for 40 years and also won two places in the same talent show in my senior year with dust in the wind for 1st and stairway to heaven for 3rd back in 1978. So I know exactly what it feels to win this as a kid. These guys pulled off a very hard song to do and did an amazing job doing it. This brought tears to my eyes and brought back memories. Way to go guys!!!!!!!!

  • @trainliker100
    @trainliker100 3 роки тому +67

    Nice job. I think these guys did a good job of capturing the spirit of the piece.

  • @DonaldMerrit
    @DonaldMerrit Рік тому +6

    Having the confidence to do such a song, and pulling it off quite respectably. Bravo

  • @kaeko3075
    @kaeko3075 Рік тому +84

    I have so much respect for these guys because this song is certainly not easy. The instruments were fantastic and the singer did well. As a vocalist, I would say that the guy did well. He was a bit out of his range but like I already mentioned this song is difficult. The pitch got a bit rough on higher notes and less stable but that could be from nerves, we've all been there at one point. I'm impressed and these lads did a great job 👍❤

  • @Adriftbee02
    @Adriftbee02 2 місяці тому +4

    The guy on piano has amazing vocals

  • @Mcfreddo
    @Mcfreddo Рік тому +31

    I really think if the sound recording were through the mixing desk instead of an audience recording, his voice would be shown to all here how very well he was singing it (and of the band!)
    Top work!

  • @NerpDerp123
    @NerpDerp123 Рік тому +25

    As a 65yr plus artist, I'll say it takes stomach to do this song, especially in the eyes of a audience, well done fellas, 1 thumb up

  • @reesaserik3759
    @reesaserik3759 3 роки тому +13

    Yes! They even hit the gong at the end!

  • @Atharva-kd1gf
    @Atharva-kd1gf Рік тому +16

    Props to the pianist and everyone. The pianist really perfectly played it, and the guitar and drums too(bass also ofc), lovely performance 🎉🎉

  • @ZX-zq5qz
    @ZX-zq5qz Рік тому +10

    The singer/guitarist is very impressive. Bravo.

  • @kirby1ist
    @kirby1ist 2 роки тому +17

    Freddie would be proud.

  • @FearTheCrazyPotato
    @FearTheCrazyPotato 3 роки тому +18

    The gong at the end stole everything 😭✨✨✨✨✨

  • @아이묭36
    @아이묭36 3 роки тому +12

    Out of all the things I've seen
    best High School Talent Show

  • @Mysecretnote
    @Mysecretnote 4 роки тому +25

    The ending was spot on

  • @MorganHaino97
    @MorganHaino97 11 місяців тому +3

    DAMN, I got chills, great cover!

  • @lexi7771
    @lexi7771 Рік тому +11

    AHHH WHERE ARE THEY NOW?!?!

  • @marcususa
    @marcususa 5 років тому +39

    Great performance!!!

  • @devgabriel6898
    @devgabriel6898 Рік тому +13

    Doing the opera part is really really challenging, good job

  • @bradplumb64
    @bradplumb64 Рік тому +62

    Very well done, a few pitch issues, but musically this was an awesome attempt at this very difficult song. Congrats on the win, you earned it. Clearly you all practiced this countless times.

  • @ednamcmullen7601
    @ednamcmullen7601 3 роки тому +25

    I think that was the best i ever seen from the singer with the opera take to rock iam amazed on how he ranged it. The band great . I would love to see it in a studio

  • @jeremar
    @jeremar 3 роки тому +15

    Shredded while doing some shredding.

  • @hallertau
    @hallertau Рік тому +14

    He is that good with a lot of stage fright. He loosened a bit towards the end, but I was so impressed these young lads put it together.

  • @briankeith1466
    @briankeith1466 23 дні тому +1

    thanks guys that was pretty impressive .

  • @kayatroydincer
    @kayatroydincer Рік тому +5

    Huge respect this song is probably one of the hardest to play live and u guys pulled it off ❤

  • @NerpDerp123
    @NerpDerp123 Рік тому +21

    It requires a certain level of courage to even consider performing a song with challenging falsetto parts and significant cultural significance. But then, everyone executed it flawlessly. Well done on a fantastic job!

  • @maxwendling3333
    @maxwendling3333 3 роки тому +86

    Don’t hate on them. If they had backtracks in their headpieces this would be on tempo

  • @interplanetarybusker9195
    @interplanetarybusker9195 2 роки тому +5

    I THOURGLY enjoyed this rendition !!! Very well done my Brus !!! Keep it up !!!

  • @sharonmcmaster7951
    @sharonmcmaster7951 Рік тому +3

    Took me back to high school days. Hands up to you all!

  • @sallytilley571
    @sallytilley571 2 роки тому +46

    Impressive. Hard song to sing and they did it as perfect as could be done.

  • @Em1l1j4
    @Em1l1j4 Рік тому +12

    ive been a musician for a little over 5 years and i can say this is just amazing the singers voice is amazing and i can just say the middle part is my favorite and i aploud them for making the cover so good

  • @halfmanhalfcrustacean
    @halfmanhalfcrustacean 24 дні тому +2

    WHATTTT THIS IS SO GOOD

  • @stlaw08
    @stlaw08 2 роки тому +20

    Good harmonizing & musicianship

  • @marvalstith2749
    @marvalstith2749 Рік тому +4

    Wonderful! Proud of these young people and their teachers.Deed gratitude to all for your courage, hard work and determination. Enjoyed very much. Thanks!

  • @jordanhasch2544
    @jordanhasch2544 Рік тому +61

    As someone who was basically FORCED to hear this one seven times daily at an old job, I went from liking it to mildly despising it to ROYALLY HATING it. So even when I hear it in passing, I'm forced to calm the preponderance of bile in my stomach. HOWEVER, this one is well done. Dig the four-part harmonies. And the guitar playing is SOLID, especially the lead breaks. Brian May is smiling.

  • @crystalcar6660
    @crystalcar6660 2 роки тому +18

    Why couldn't kids be this cool when I was in HS!

  • @dazrmorrison9558
    @dazrmorrison9558 Рік тому +8

    Great reviews here. With a mixing desk and some other theatrics. Boom, this would go viral. Given the setting, it was on point. Impressive discipline to play together and fairly tight. The drummer worked hard and was focussed. This band is an example to others.

  • @davidpanetta6400
    @davidpanetta6400 2 роки тому +15

    Random vids are usually not worth clicking on. Especially when I'm watching something amusing. Every once in a while I'll take a peek and usually exit within seconds, but this video caught my attention right away. And I can honestly say that they were pretty dam good. Each one of them did a great job! I hope I will see more vids of them and possibly other talented students. Good job guys!

  • @smoreo3878
    @smoreo3878 Рік тому +3

    I wish we could hear his voice better, sounds sick af

  • @williamfreeman6935
    @williamfreeman6935 Рік тому +2

    Great job everyone! Standing ovation from me! 👍

  • @morrisjvan
    @morrisjvan Рік тому +2

    I love that this song has a compulsary costume.

  • @jodimae5793
    @jodimae5793 Рік тому +9

    Bravo!! What a difficult song to cover! You guys did it!! What a great performance, gentlemen!! 👏

  • @Drumbledore72
    @Drumbledore72 3 роки тому +13

    Can’t believe this happened in my school

  • @nolan1143
    @nolan1143 2 місяці тому

    WOW! The boy has such a great voice and his control over his vocals is phenomenal

  • @crackerjackrappr
    @crackerjackrappr Рік тому +1

    Love that they even dressed up.

  • @SethsElevatorsAndMusic
    @SethsElevatorsAndMusic Рік тому +1

    the gong at the end was awesome. totally unexpected. other than queen themselves this is the best performance of this song I've ever seen

  • @islanderbyrd1881
    @islanderbyrd1881 3 роки тому +12

    Tough piece and you did it well! Keep it up!