Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, the show must go on!

By Paula Simpson


Queen's most noted and iconic song, Bohemian Rhapsody is played at all occasions and is probably one of the English rock band?s most popular tunes. Released in 1975 and topping the singles chart in the Uk for many weeks, this classic rock song is a mixed audible delight of ballad, hard rock, awe-inspiring vocals and phenomenal musicianship.

Today, the admiration for the Bohemian Rhapsody hasn't declined in reality this 6 minute long creation is played at most weddings, birthdays, pubs and is mostly the last tune played in several 70s age clubs across the world.

The peaceable introductory vocals, followed by the ballad section, then guitar solo, opera, heavy metal then outro all blend to form one of the best rock masterpieces ever.

Introductory Vocals- The Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics are what make it so different. The haunting introduction with amazing male harmonised vocals singing the cryptic lyrics "Is this the real life, Is this just fantasy" is probably one of the most symbological intros to any rock tune of practically any era.

Ballad- Freddie Mercury's vocals and piano solo ballad at the start of the track is the second "layer" which creates the dazzling build up for the remainder of the song. In fact , the tune is made of many layers and musical style, and it is this use of layers which makes the track really unique.

Guitar -Brian May's dynamic electric guitar solo bridge continuously increases the forceful sense of the song, and further emphasizes Bohemian Rhapsody's words, especially powerful ones like ?Sometimes I wish I?d never been born at all? The desperation and passion of the guitar solo adds gravitas to the words rather more.

Heavy Metal- Short, staccato piano chords interlinked with small and large choral vocals, with 'Galileo ' repetitions give the track a unusual and overall two-minded sense to it. The quick lyrics, harmonies and vocals swiftly build to a hard rock section which is the crescendo of this strong song.

Outro- The outro echoes the intro and brings the song to a neat close, with the words "Nothing really matters to me" hauntingly ending the piece.

The tune is an incredibly potent and symbological song of the 70s rock time and is amongst the final rock tunes of the time, if not of all time. Whether you are a Queen fan or not, you can't help but love this multi layered influential song.




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