I don't hate Queen. Heck they're legends, but Mitch really looks up to Freddie and PTX was really, REALLY reluctant to cover this, because - as they've said in many interviews - "One song that we would probably never touch would be Bohemian Rhapsody because it's Queen, and that's intimidating. You don't mess with Queen." But they ended up doing it for this album because you can't have a classics album without Bohemian Rhapsody. as a Pentaholic, I have to say that I am extremely proud of Pentatonix for finally covering the song, and doing a pretty darn good job with it. As for the music video, PTX's had meaning behind it, rather than just recording a performance. The couch is a throwback to their older videos when they would record songs and make videos on Avi's couch in his old basement, and the road that they are on represents the journey that they have been on the past 6 years. Now, about Freddie blowing Mitch away, I have a great deal of respect for both of them. Mitch's range is incredible, and if you listen to other songs of PTX's, Mitch could blow any other singer away in a matter of moments. It all depends on the song, the style the music is, and the preference of the listener. This could just be me, but Freddie's voice seems a little strained and harsh, whereas it comes very natural and flows better when Mitch sings it. Mitch just has a softer, higher voice, which is so pure, yet emotional at the same time, and that is a hard skill to have. Honestly, I'm not trying to throw shade, or hate on anybody, but I want to point out that a lot of people are going out of their way to trash not only Pentatonix, but also Pentaholics in the comment sections, and that is not okay. I respect your opinions, but is the hate really necessary? I get it, you're a devoted fan, I am too, but please don't go hating on them. If Queen was to hear this, in my opinion I'm sure they wouldn't say anything like "Oh, that was terrible" or "Why did they even bother trying to do a cover? Leave good songs alone". It really upsets me to see that fandoms are fighting each other over music, when music is the one universal language that bonds us all.
Please... highlight the "hate" parts of my comments. Big difference between hate speak and critique. There was never any hatred in my original comment. I personally felt that the Pentatonix vocals and their version of BR was great for their style... but that in this side by side mashup I simply felt it wasn't even a fair match up... people began to claim that I was triggered and attacking PTX as a hater. Defending myself from thinking this song wasn't as great as other PTX covers... the true hate came from the fan side who got triggered when someone expressed dislike in the content. As in my original comment, as neat as meowing into a megaphone to match the power solo from a legendary Queen guitarist was... it's like playing Beethoven on a toy piano.
I wasn't talking about you, you're fine. However, if you read some of the other comments floating around, there are really bad ones out there. I was just emphasizing a point. Also...that was a legendary guitarist, did you really have to put it that way? You could have left out "meowing" I just found it a little rude. I wouldn't appreciate hearing that. I'm saying that not as a Pentaholic, I'm saying that out of respect for others.
I've been into pentatonix for the full 6 years, so I'm not countering your point because I agree with you entirely haha. But to speak to Freddie Mercury's harsher and more strained voice, that's because he's naturally a Baritone, and he felt like if he didn't sing in that higher register, fans of queen wouldn't recognize his voice and people wouldn't like him as much :)
I can tell you've put in quite a lot of effort in this comment, and I do agree with you mitch is great, and im not a full on fan but I don't hate, it just seems wrong on a channel like this. The only thing I would disagree in your comment is just the part where you said mitch is better than freddy, but hey people have different opinions
Sounds to me like there was a key change of the Queen version to make this fit, not a huge one, but maybe 1/2 step? 1 whole step? Anyone with perfect pitch chime in on this and tell me? Freddie's voice wasn't that low in this song. Still love it, just saying. Very well done, Daved.
@ambob In the original Queen version, its actually Roger singing the high note. :) Mitch's voice may be higher than Freddie's, but Roger does some pretty high falsetto notes.
@ambob Being able to just hit a high note or a low note is not the same as actually singing in high notes. That is what makes a lot of Queen songs difficult, it is difficult to perform certain vowels and constantly sing high in chest voice past your passaggio. Your voice automatically wants to go into falsetto. Often with high notes a singer will sing ohhh or ahhh, without actually forming the words. This is why opera tenors only sing to C5. That is why vocal range alone is not that important.
You did a magnificent job of matching the sound. I had to look away from the video sometimes, in order to not be distracted, but I fully support the way you did this. The resulting music is overwhelming! The two versions don't clash at all; they actually complement each other. I'll be back to hear this again and again. Thank you.
Gawd. This is the best thing I've ever heard in my life. Left ear Pentatonix, right ear Queen.Brain mush. (I had to squash my face into the pillow at Mitch/Freddie's high notes and Scott/Freddie's growly parts to stop myself from screaming.) The best collab ever, even beating Natalie Cole's duet with her dad's (Nat King Cole) recording who had died. Thank you posting this this this cross between heaven and earthly angels.
I am a huge Queen fan. I'm also a fan of pentatonix. I agree that no one will ever touch Queens version of this song. however I'm a musician and like hearing different perspectives and interpretation of songs. I believe that Pentatonix did a great job. it'll probably be the best singing groups performance in history. Okay back to listening to it!
Thank you! You did an amazig job! What an ear candy to hear both versions together! That is just incredible. I listend to both on cellphone and ipad, but The Queen was higher notes, so it sounded ... strange. BUT NOW! Mind blowing. Every single voice of PTX, every single skill and talent makes me cry. Thank you, for your great job to put both together! Lovely greetings from Germany!
@Sasuke Uchiha i would have to respectfully diaagree.. Ptx are great, but i dont think youve listened to a whole lot of queen. I suggest watching their Live Aid performance
Best cover of this song especially using no instruments the five people in Pentatonix are the most talented group a people I've ever heard or seen it's amazing what they do it's amazing who they are it's amazing how good and excited their fans are I'm going to be seeing them live for the first time next month on my birthday . I'm not only I excited to see them I'm also excited to be in a crowd of such positive people . I can already tell the energy is going to be insane ! Thank you Freddy for writing such a beautiful timeless song for the ages We miss you so much RIP
All I can say is oh my stars!!!!!!!!! Thank you Daved. Like others I can not tell who is who. It's an amazing cover of a spectacular song and you have done a heart-stopping job with this mashup. Thank you - consider me now a subscriber if it's OK!!
This makes me want to cry. I grew with these amazing people. Freddie is a legend and Penatonix did a Legend justice which makes them amazing and forever will be remarked for that. There a little legend themselves. Amazing video
Mitch Grassi as Frddie Mercury and Brian May Kevin Olusola as Roger Taylor Avi Kaplan as John Deacon All of members as Queen members' chorus except John
I don't hate Queen. Heck they're legends, but Mitch really looks up to Freddie and PTX was really, REALLY reluctant to cover this, because - as they've said in many interviews - "One song that we would probably never touch would be Bohemian Rhapsody because it's Queen, and that's intimidating. You don't mess with Queen." But they ended up doing it for this album because you can't have a classics album without Bohemian Rhapsody. as a Pentaholic, I have to say that I am extremely proud of Pentatonix for finally covering the song, and doing a pretty darn good job with it. As for the music video, PTX's had meaning behind it, rather than just recording a performance. The couch is a throwback to their older videos when they would record songs and make videos on Avi's couch in his old basement, and the road that they are on represents the journey that they have been on the past 6 years. Now, about Freddie blowing Mitch away, I have a great deal of respect for both of them. Mitch's range is incredible, and if you listen to other songs of PTX's, Mitch could blow any other singer away in a matter of moments. It all depends on the song, the style the music is, and the preference of the listener. This could just be me, but Freddie's voice seems a little strained and harsh, whereas it comes very natural and flows better when Mitch sings it. Mitch just has a softer, higher voice, which is so pure, yet emotional at the same time, and that is a hard skill to have. Honestly, I'm not trying to throw shade, or hate on anybody, but I want to point out that a lot of people are going out of their way to trash not only Pentatonix, but also Pentaholics in the comment sections, and that is not okay. I respect your opinions, but is the hate really necessary? I get it, you're a devoted fan, I am too, but please don't go hating on them. If Queen was to hear this, in my opinion I'm sure they wouldn't say anything like "Oh, that was terrible" or "Why did they even bother trying to do a cover? Leave good songs alone". It really upsets me to see that fandoms are fighting each other over music, when music is the one universal language that bonds us all.
Please... highlight the "hate" parts of my comments. Big difference between hate speak and critique. There was never any hatred in my original comment. I personally felt that the Pentatonix vocals and their version of BR was great for their style... but that in this side by side mashup I simply felt it wasn't even a fair match up... people began to claim that I was triggered and attacking PTX as a hater. Defending myself from thinking this song wasn't as great as other PTX covers... the true hate came from the fan side who got triggered when someone expressed dislike in the content. As in my original comment, as neat as meowing into a megaphone to match the power solo from a legendary Queen guitarist was... it's like playing Beethoven on a toy piano.
I wasn't talking about you, you're fine. However, if you read some of the other comments floating around, there are really bad ones out there. I was just emphasizing a point. Also...that was a legendary guitarist, did you really have to put it that way? You could have left out "meowing" I just found it a little rude. I wouldn't appreciate hearing that. I'm saying that not as a Pentaholic, I'm saying that out of respect for others.
I've been into pentatonix for the full 6 years, so I'm not countering your point because I agree with you entirely haha. But to speak to Freddie Mercury's harsher and more strained voice, that's because he's naturally a Baritone, and he felt like if he didn't sing in that higher register, fans of queen wouldn't recognize his voice and people wouldn't like him as much :)
I don't know that much about Freddie so thank you for that. I'll keep it in mind :)
I can tell you've put in quite a lot of effort in this comment, and I do agree with you mitch is great, and im not a full on fan but I don't hate, it just seems wrong on a channel like this. The only thing I would disagree in your comment is just the part where you said mitch is better than freddy, but hey people have different opinions
This just makes me appreciate Kevin's "drumming" and Mitch's "guitar" more. XD
THE GUITAR HARMONIES THO BLESS
that's what i like the most about this one. both versions complete each other
definitely! Amazing job on the audio by the way :)
Maria ,Why have you covered in the profile photo Avi's face with a bear?
patry martinez thats in Scott's Instagram its a Koala.. No I'm not joking Avi wasn't there...
patry martinez I can vouch xD I remember them saying he wasn't there, just not why. they got to play with animals o.o
THE WAY FREDDIE AND MITCH VOICES MATCH TO EACH OTHER!!!! 😲😍😍😍🙌
Ikr 🤩🤩🤩😍😍🤩🤩🤩😍😍🤩🤩
i wish we got this duet 😭
rest in peace
I kmooowwww!!
Damn! Kevin matched the drums beat for beat!
this seriously made me tear up, Freddie would be proud that his music STILL lives on and is such a huge inspiration
Remember this is a 5 person group who doesn't use instruments 😍😍😍
Rayna Martinez they used a megaphone for guitar XD
Nietsnethceil it was just a prop
@@nietsnethceil4639 Since when is a megaphone an instrument 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@nietsnethceil4639 he is able to do it without
@@nietsnethceil4639 he does that without the megaphone and it sounds the same. Also, megaphone isn't an instrument
I actually teared up a bit, hearing Mitch & Freddie sing together
This is amazing with a good set of headphones on. Pentatonix did Freddie justice
Wow if this isn't proof of their insane talent I don't know what is. PTX really out did themselves on this one
Both of them side by side on headphones made my night so peaceful
my queen mitch and my king freddie singing together is all that i need in life. thank you so, so much.
You're a blessing. Listening to Freddie and Mitch's voice together blew me away. You rock.
this is so crazy there so similar
madisyn harrison even the slightest details weren't missing. Pentatonix has outed their opus magnum
madisyn harrison they're*
Jerod Miller I don't give a FUCK
madisyn harrison you should. It's your mistake not mine. If you don't want people calling them out, don't make the mistakes.
madisyn harrison
If you don't give a fxck then don't write in English if yoh don't care about your spelling
This just really shows how amazing Kevin was on the album. You can't tell the difference
Sounds to me like there was a key change of the Queen version to make this fit, not a huge one, but maybe 1/2 step? 1 whole step? Anyone with perfect pitch chime in on this and tell me? Freddie's voice wasn't that low in this song.
Still love it, just saying. Very well done, Daved.
yup, -2 semitones.
@ambob In the original Queen version, its actually Roger singing the high note. :) Mitch's voice may be higher than Freddie's, but Roger does some pretty high falsetto notes.
probably done so Freddie's voice stands out
Yep it was a while step
@ambob Being able to just hit a high note or a low note is not the same as actually singing in high notes. That is what makes a lot of Queen songs difficult, it is difficult to perform certain vowels and constantly sing high in chest voice past your passaggio. Your voice automatically wants to go into falsetto. Often with high notes a singer will sing ohhh or ahhh, without actually forming the words. This is why opera tenors only sing to C5. That is why vocal range alone is not that important.
What incredible job more than well done. PTX meets their musical grandparents !
bless this video plus it proves all those ppl who say ptx lip synced in the beginning wrong.you can clearly hear the difference.
You did a magnificent job of matching the sound. I had to look away from the video sometimes, in order to not be distracted, but I fully support the way you did this. The resulting music is overwhelming! The two versions don't clash at all; they actually complement each other. I'll be back to hear this again and again. Thank you.
I know Pentatonix cover is so similar to the original Queen, but to listen simultaneously to the two versions is one of the live time. GREAT JOB
Gawd. This is the best thing I've ever heard in my life. Left ear Pentatonix, right ear Queen.Brain mush. (I had to squash my face into the pillow at Mitch/Freddie's high notes and Scott/Freddie's growly parts to stop myself from screaming.)
The best collab ever, even beating Natalie Cole's duet with her dad's (Nat King Cole) recording who had died.
Thank you posting this this this cross between heaven and earthly angels.
JESUS! Impeccable! I knew why I loved Pentatonix but this just proves it.
I am a huge Queen fan. I'm also a fan of pentatonix. I agree that no one will ever touch Queens version of this song. however I'm a musician and like hearing different perspectives and interpretation of songs. I believe that Pentatonix did a great job. it'll probably be the best singing groups performance in history. Okay back to listening to it!
This. Is. Everything.
You, sir, are brilliant.
Thank you! You did an amazig job! What an ear candy to hear both versions together! That is just incredible. I listend to both on cellphone and ipad, but The Queen was higher notes, so it sounded ... strange. BUT NOW! Mind blowing. Every single voice of PTX, every single skill and talent makes me cry. Thank you, for your great job to put both together! Lovely greetings from Germany!
OH MY GAWD!!!!!....And they did it with only their voices. Master Class!!!
This is the closest a group will ever get to Queen
@Sasuke Uchiha i get that its your opinion and all but...... No just no
@Sasuke Uchiha for most of these side to side videos i almost always prefer ptx. But queen and freddie(and his voice) are on a whole other level
@Sasuke Uchiha i would have to respectfully diaagree.. Ptx are great, but i dont think youve listened to a whole lot of queen. I suggest watching their Live Aid performance
people are so sensitive when they say a classic has been improved. Like, that’s their opinion let them be.
Shikamaru Nara Queen made Bohemian Rhapsody, PTX covered it. Queen will never be matched
My 2 favourite things , Queen and PTX!
I want PTX to see this😂😍
It makes you realize how much they truly nailed the arrangement. Holy COW!
flashback to the evolution of music im emo
jeannie CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES COME ON!
I almost cry in this part... 1:22
THIS SOUNDS SO COOL
I actually like this mashup it's really good 😃😄🎧🎶🎤🎸🎹😎
Deep pitched Freddie and soft voice Kirstie at 3:52 😍😍😍
THAT GUITAR SOLO THO
Soooo soft and neat
Why does this make me want to cry?
Best cover of this song especially using no instruments the five people in Pentatonix are the most talented group a people I've ever heard or seen it's amazing what they do it's amazing who they are it's amazing how good and excited their fans are I'm going to be seeing them live for the first time next month on my birthday . I'm not only I excited to see them I'm also excited to be in a crowd of such positive people . I can already tell the energy is going to be insane ! Thank you Freddy for writing such a beautiful timeless song for the ages We miss you so much RIP
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOREVER, THANK YOU SO MUCH
Fabulous mash up! Thank you! I'm in awe of such talent.
This is pretty fucking awesome!
To see how close they are to the original!
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!! OMG I'm Going To Cry!!!!!!!
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! I've been waiting since it dropped!!! They definitely did it justice.
The Queen video looks a little out of sync with the song.
Stanley I think it's because of the tempo differences between the two songs
KiroShiro0 the audio wasn't really out of sync though. only the video
Richard Dukard That's because the audio was adjusted to match the tempo of the cover, while the video was not
YES I was hoping someone would do this!
All I can say is oh my stars!!!!!!!!! Thank you Daved. Like others I can not tell who is who. It's an amazing cover of a spectacular song and you have done a heart-stopping job with this mashup. Thank you - consider me now a subscriber if it's OK!!
was I the only one that didn't realize that the video was playing both songs at the same time bc BOTH ARE AMAZING AND SO SIMILAR
I love Queen, but I was never a fan of Bohemian Rhapsody, until I found Pantatonix covering it... then I fell in love with it.
how lucky i am i can enjoy both of amazing songs. It really doesn't matter which's better because they're all giving us each pleasure.
Brilliant! thanks for putting this up
OmgGAWDuhhhh! This is amazingly brilliant ! 😱 speechless....😩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 bravo, sir!!
I like the original one more but Pentatonix did an awesome job in this!i saw it and i was actually really surprised
They freaking did amazing! GREAT MASHUP!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you David! This is fascinating. Nicely done.
OMGGGGGG CANT BE POSSBILE!!! INSTA LIKEEE
Beautiful
This makes me want to cry. I grew with these amazing people. Freddie is a legend and Penatonix did a Legend justice which makes them amazing and forever will be remarked for that. There a little legend themselves. Amazing video
wow im obsessed
your work is Really Good!
The majority of the time you can hardly tell them apart!!!
Alexa Gomez it would be easier to tell if the real bohemian rhapsody wasn't slowed down to match the tempo more of pentatonix's version.
Nope
Marc Martel: Hold my beer
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS THANK YOU
The mixed voice cleaned my ears
This just proves how great they are, like it sounds exactly the same - the different voices
Awesome comparisons. Well done putting this video together.
incredible work, yours and PTXs :D
They sound so good together :)
this is amazing ♡
thank you for your hardwork!
i like this song from queen and the pentatonix
Wow! Sounds identical side by side!!! 😍😍 This was great!!
you should do bohemian rhapsody by ptx vs. bohemian rhapsody by panic! at the disco!!!!
sounds like a plan :)
although i think it'll get insta-blocked, i'm uploading it atm
OH BABY THE TRIPLE
pentatonix! at the twenty one pilots 😢😢😢😢 Is there such thing as tears of excitment?
YESSSSSS
Thank you! I was really hoping you'd do this!
This is soooo great!
Am I the only one amazed at how accurate Mitch sang the guitar solo like what!😱😱😱
this is so perfect!
Mitch Grassi as Frddie Mercury and Brian May
Kevin Olusola as Roger Taylor
Avi Kaplan as John Deacon
All of members as Queen members' chorus except John
It's so good that I can't even tell the difference without headphones lmao
THIS IS SO GOOD I LOVE IT :0
this is so cool
Thank you for do that for us!
AM I EARLY?
yessssss
Daved Thompson
Did you do any audio editing in either of them?
-2 pitch shift to the Queen version, also sped up/slowed down the original to match the PTX version in tempo
Wow you did a pretty good job there. Hahaha! Hope you will make more of these in the future :)
I'm purposefully listening without headphones
wow this is so good !
@EmilyClayton: check! This (fairly good) juxtaposition of the two shows what a magnificent tribute to Fred Bulsara's art this cover is!
think if had a con cert anf this happend the most legend concert
Pentatonix - little high
Queen - little low
You are legends
Roger - Galileo
Scott - Galileo
Roger - Galileo
Scott - Galileo
Roger & Scott - Galileo Figaro
Freddie & Mitch - Magnifico
AMAZING!!!!!
I love this!
Queen is way fucking better. Freddie's voice can never be best he is literally the best singer there ever has been and ever will be
anyway, the owner is Queen. No matters about how perfect the others covering it. It's just a cover.
THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Excellent!!
This dog makes me so emotional
I can’t tell who I’m listening to!!!
4:03 OH MY GOSH!!!
I'm shook
ada keajaiban nada bersama pentatonix cool!!!
I think Freddie would have been thrilled and honored. LOL either that or he would have absolutely hated it
GOOOOOOSEBOOOOOMMBBS
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