It actually was NOT shot in a studio. It was shot on a disused side road in California somewhere...at night. It took them the entire night to do the shoot...problems with the pull-away set, and the very tippy couch made the whole thing a 10 hour shoot. There's a behind the scenes video for this as well.
@@N_F414 Going only on how it looks, I agree with you. But I'm pretty sure I heard that they'd used a parking lot for it. The problem is that, as so frequently happens to me with Pentatonix, I didn't think to save the link and can't find it now. Growl. I need to stop relying on my memory and start entering everything in some kind of database.
The song was recorded in a studio but yes, the video was outside filmed all night on a side street. Unless it says live, they are lip syncing to a recording.
Pentatonix Bohemian Rhapsody Insights: So, some things to know about this cover and video: -It took PTX years to get the arrangement to where they felt they could do the original masterpiece justice. -The cover, and especially the video, was meant to be an homage to Queen. Some of the moments paying respect were: 1.The mono-recording of the line "easy come, easy go" followed by the panning of the voices from left to right on the line "little high, little low" (which is how the original was recorded), 2. Obviously the flashlights being used to mimic the lighting on the operatic part of the original video, 3. The four shooting stars to represent the four members of Queen, as well as acknowledge the fact that Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist, 4. The overhead shot of them lying on the couch is to represent the Sheer Heart Attack album cover. 5. When Mitch lies down on the couch, singing "Too late, My time has come," they're referring to Freddie Mercury's death (the foreshadowing was, of course, unintentional on Freddie's part; there's no way he could have known about AIDS, thank goodness). The other four are walking next to the couch to serve as Mitch's pall bearers. The megaphone was just a prop. It is not needed to reproduce the electric guitar distortion. -PTX can, and does, perform this live with no backing track...something even Queen and the Great Freddie Mercury could not do. Freddy once said he didn't care what people did with his music as long as they "...don't make it boring, darling!", so I think he would absolutely approve. They were indeed on an actual road and luckily, there actually is a behind the scenes for the making of this one that you can watch! The link is: ruclips.net/video/Q8ugJnIG_Lk/видео.html Also when Brian Mays heard it... he posted it on his web site with the word "ENJOY”. The overall video--with the "living room" and couch--is an homage to Pentatonix's own journey as a group. They lost their record deal right after winning the Sing Off and moving to LA, so they started putting out videos on RUclips, performing covers. They would sit on the couch in Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi's (bass) living room and just record themselves on Mitch's (counter tenor who took the lead on this song) iPad. Some of their earliest videos went viral and they eventually were able to secure a new deal, record an EP, go on tour, release chart-topping albums and win three Grammy awards...so they moved out of the living room and down this new, unknown road. At the end of the day, though, they're still the same choir-nerds they've always been; just happy to sit together on a couch and sing.
This is especially impressive, because even Queen could not perform this live. Their studio recording had so many vocal layers that the tape was practically worn out. Queen's lead singer, Freddie Mercury, wrote the song, combining at least two song ideas he'd been working on. He was a huge opera fan and wanted it to be in an operatic style. The music critics HATED it.
This is the very first single I ever bought. Yes "single as in 45 rpm 7" disc of black plastic which you physically had to get up to turn over or change" jeez have we got lazy. I grew up with Queen on my turntable and it's great to see the later generations still listening and what a brilliant rendition. I love Pentatonix as much as I still love Queen.
@@GimmicklessReactions they just released a brand new live (vocals) video of the current arrangement they do on tour. The official video was with Avi, this one is with Matt. It’s fabulous.
It isn't clear what "Bohemian Rhapsody" is about; I believe that even the surviving members of Queen are uncertain. The most common interpretation of the beginning section is that Freddie Mercury was imagining coming out of the closet, "killing" his public persona. Even now that isn't easy, back then it would have been hellish for him. And it would have been especially hard to tell his Parsi parents that he was never going to father grandchildren for them, to carry on the family name. The "operatic" section ("I see a little sillhouetto of a man"...) doesn't sound very operatic to me, but it is, indeed, Freddie's way of expressing his love for opera. The one other part that has a meaning we're certain of is the line "Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me"; Freddie actually talked about this line. It's in the song because Freddie Mercury liked the sound of " Beelzebub."
I agree with you. Every time I hear: Momma, just killed a man--I imagine him trying to come out to his mom. Trying to explain the man she had known was not going to be around any more. He had pushed that guy aside -pulled the trigger and now he was dead. Now that he was beginning to have good fortune his life had just begun , but might lose it if the public knew. He might lose it all and he had thrown it all away since he decided to come out. He wasn't 100% sure he could go though with it, so he said: If I'm not back again tomorrow, carry on. All his relatives would know. In the Besmilla , (a judgmental Arabic word ), section I think he's begging his family to let him go his own way. He ask to be let go and they tell him, no we will not let you go.
I really enjoyed your reaction- thanks! Pentatonix is one of the top acapella groups out there (Voice Play and Home Free are the other two) that will bring a lot of subscribers to your channel. It is amazing that they are able to cover this rock song (including iconic electric guitar solo) without any instruments. Pentatonix is different from Voice Play as they have a very difficult record label/contract with SME so it is harder to post reactions to them without blocks or copyright strikes so you did the right thing putting a screen over the video (Voice Play is independent so they are easier to react to without getting blocked and most of Home Free is easy to react to without any screens). "Pentaholics" (fans of Pentatonix) will understand the screen and appreciate your reaction. With the holidays coming up very quickly, you will probably want to post some reactions to Pentatonix Christmas music as it is the best on the internet and Voice Play's Halloween videos are the best on the internet (no screen needed for Voice Play). This classic song from Queen was released in the 1970s and was part of a trend back then referred to as a genre of Rock Opera, rock music that told a story and had dramatic changeups through out that were typical of a theater play or opera ( this song was on Queen's 'A Night At The Opera' album). Since you enjoyed the story telling, rock opera style here I would highly recommend that you react to Meat Loaf's "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" (trust me-you will love it). I enjoyed your observation and respect given to the production of this video as it was a very difficult one for them to make (filmed on a very cold night on a moving couch that traveled down the road and tipped over easily!) There is a video 'Pentatonix: The Making Of Bohemian Rhapsody' that details the problematic production of this cover that you would really enjoy on You Tube ( you may want to check out on your own). Again thanks for your reaction and I look forward to more of your reactions to the big three acapella groups, Voice Play, Pentatonix, and Home Free.😀
Not shot in a studio, this was all them. And isnt it amazing how you know a song youre entire life and think you know the lyrics, and then guys sing it snd you hear every word. Then you realize youve sung it wrong youre entire life. lol
You should react to some Queen, particularly live performances. A lot of rap fans like Queen because their lead singer, Freddy Mercury, is such an amazing performer. I recommend Queen, "Somebody to Love", HD live, Montreal 1981. It's great quality for back then because it was filmed for a movie release. It should bring all the Queen fans to your channel and they can take you down the rabbit hole.
This is the strangest reaction I’ve seen for this performance. It was less of a reaction to the group and their vocal talents and more of an interpretation/analysis of the lyrics. Just an observation.
I agree, I’m not here for lyrical interpretation, I’m here for a reaction to the group and how they musically interpret the piece and use their talents and skills to achieve that. I’ll listen to one more and if he chooses to do another and if it’s the same as this one I’ll need to unsubscribe. I actually think he could benefit from listening to other reactors to get more of an idea of what subscribers are looking for.
So much time spent explaining how they filmed this in a studio and made it look like outside. The actual answer is that it was filmed outside on a street overnight. At one point you can see their breaths in the cold air. To hear your original exposure to this song was Wayne’s World and then to continue using this as your point of reference is odd. Maybe listen to the real original enough times to know it from that perspective. ( and to us older people referring Wayne’s World as your reference makes us cry inside) One interesting fact about the lyrics is that no lyric repeats. There are no verses, there is no chorus. Every line is new. Queen seldom Performed it live. I am not even sure if Freddie Mercury who wrote it Knew the true/ full meaning. For lyric interpretation using the original seems to be more of a valid Point of Reference than other covers. You didn’t react to Pentatonix cover of this song, you didn’t mention their harmonies nor how amazing they did this song without instruments. You reacted to the lyrics, which was one thing a Pentatonix did not alter. Honestly Brian May from Queen gave a much better review when he posted this on his social media and said “Enjoy!”
Listen to your song was written metaphorically. You're trying to break it down to literally. Do you want the real meaning you have to watch the movie Bohemian Rhapsody. It's the biography of Freddie Mercury and Queen.
I always thought this was about Freddie Mercury dealing with being gay and how that would have made him dead to his family and then dealing with everything associated with it and putting it into operatic terms.
I may be wrong, but I've always thought the song was about Freddie Mercury 's illness...especially the second verse onwards. Look into his life, maybe it will clear it up for you.
The problem with this theory is that the timing doesn't fit. The song was released well before Freddy became ill - or AIDS was even recognized as a disease. The song was released in 1975; AIDS wasn't defined until the early 80s, and Freddie didn't die until 1991.
You do realize this is a cover, right? They never claimed to write the song, and the video itself is full of tributes to Queen. Dr. Brian May (one of the members of Queen, the original artists of this song) literally posted this video to his social media account with the word "Enjoy.". There is no higher honor than the original band giving their approval and acknowledgment.
@@omegaentityblue THEY sound Terrible, you don't Mess with songs like this !! i don't believe Brian Approved this Crap !i am Sorry .i am not angry with you i just don't get music Today every other Song is Crap! your reactions are always great !
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It actually was NOT shot in a studio. It was shot on a disused side road in California somewhere...at night. It took them the entire night to do the shoot...problems with the pull-away set, and the very tippy couch made the whole thing a 10 hour shoot. There's a behind the scenes video for this as well.
I think it was a parking lot, though it certainly looks like a road. Wherever it was they made sure to get permission first.
It was a road.@margretrosenberg420
@@margretrosenberg420 its a road, easily seen in the BTS video
@@N_F414 Going only on how it looks, I agree with you. But I'm pretty sure I heard that they'd used a parking lot for it.
The problem is that, as so frequently happens to me with Pentatonix, I didn't think to save the link and can't find it now. Growl. I need to stop relying on my memory and start entering everything in some kind of database.
The song was recorded in a studio but yes, the video was outside filmed all night on a side street. Unless it says live, they are lip syncing to a recording.
Pentatonix Bohemian Rhapsody Insights:
So, some things to know about this cover and video: -It took PTX years to get the arrangement to where they felt they could do the original masterpiece justice. -The cover, and especially the video, was meant to be an homage to Queen.
Some of the moments paying respect were:
1.The mono-recording of the line "easy come, easy go" followed by the panning of the voices from left to right on the line "little high, little low" (which is how the original was recorded),
2. Obviously the flashlights being used to mimic the lighting on the operatic part of the original video,
3. The four shooting stars to represent the four members of Queen, as well as acknowledge the fact that Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist,
4. The overhead shot of them lying on the couch is to represent the Sheer Heart Attack album cover.
5. When Mitch lies down on the couch, singing "Too late, My time has come," they're referring to Freddie Mercury's death (the foreshadowing was, of course, unintentional on Freddie's part; there's no way he could have known about AIDS, thank goodness). The other four are walking next to the couch to serve as Mitch's pall bearers.
The megaphone was just a prop. It is not needed to reproduce the electric guitar distortion. -PTX can, and does, perform this live with no backing track...something even Queen and the Great Freddie Mercury could not do.
Freddy once said he didn't care what people did with his music as long as they "...don't make it boring, darling!", so I think he would absolutely approve.
They were indeed on an actual road and luckily, there actually is a behind the scenes for the making of this one that you can watch! The link is: ruclips.net/video/Q8ugJnIG_Lk/видео.html
Also when Brian Mays heard it... he posted it on his web site with the word "ENJOY”.
The overall video--with the "living room" and couch--is an homage to Pentatonix's own journey as a group. They lost their record deal right after winning the Sing Off and moving to LA, so they started putting out videos on RUclips, performing covers. They would sit on the couch in Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi's (bass) living room and just record themselves on Mitch's (counter tenor who took the lead on this song) iPad. Some of their earliest videos went viral and they eventually were able to secure a new deal, record an EP, go on tour, release chart-topping albums and win three Grammy awards...so they moved out of the living room and down this new, unknown road. At the end of the day, though, they're still the same choir-nerds they've always been; just happy to sit together on a couch and sing.
This is especially impressive, because even Queen could not perform this live. Their studio recording had so many vocal layers that the tape was practically worn out. Queen's lead singer, Freddie Mercury, wrote the song, combining at least two song ideas he'd been working on. He was a huge opera fan and wanted it to be in an operatic style. The music critics HATED it.
It's been a while since I've heard someone interpret this so literally.
This is the very first single I ever bought. Yes "single as in 45 rpm 7" disc of black plastic which you physically had to get up to turn over or change" jeez have we got lazy. I grew up with Queen on my turntable and it's great to see the later generations still listening and what a brilliant rendition. I love Pentatonix as much as I still love Queen.
check out pentatonix doing HALLELUJAH its amazing
I think I already have
I believe there is play
Thanks for watching the channel peace and much love
@@GimmicklessReactions they just released a brand new live (vocals) video of the current arrangement they do on tour. The official video was with Avi, this one is with Matt. It’s fabulous.
It isn't clear what "Bohemian Rhapsody" is about; I believe that even the surviving members of Queen are uncertain.
The most common interpretation of the beginning section is that Freddie Mercury was imagining coming out of the closet, "killing" his public persona. Even now that isn't easy, back then it would have been hellish for him. And it would have been especially hard to tell his Parsi parents that he was never going to father grandchildren for them, to carry on the family name.
The "operatic" section ("I see a little sillhouetto of a man"...) doesn't sound very operatic to me, but it is, indeed, Freddie's way of expressing his love for opera.
The one other part that has a meaning we're certain of is the line "Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me"; Freddie actually talked about this line. It's in the song because Freddie Mercury liked the sound of " Beelzebub."
I agree with you. Every time I hear: Momma, just killed a man--I imagine him trying to come out to his mom. Trying to explain the man she had known was not going to be around any more. He had pushed that guy aside -pulled the trigger and now he was dead. Now that he was beginning to have good fortune his life had just begun , but might lose it if the public knew. He might lose it all and he had thrown it all away since he decided to come out. He wasn't 100% sure he could go though with it, so he said: If I'm not back again tomorrow, carry on. All his relatives would know. In the Besmilla , (a judgmental Arabic word ), section I think he's begging his family to let him go his own way. He ask to be let go and they tell him, no we will not let you go.
I really enjoyed your reaction- thanks! Pentatonix is one of the top acapella groups out there (Voice Play and Home Free are the other two) that will bring a lot of subscribers to your channel. It is amazing that they are able to cover this rock song (including iconic electric guitar solo) without any instruments. Pentatonix is different from Voice Play as they have a very difficult record label/contract with SME so it is harder to post reactions to them without blocks or copyright strikes so you did the right thing putting a screen over the video (Voice Play is independent so they are easier to react to without getting blocked and most of Home Free is easy to react to without any screens). "Pentaholics" (fans of Pentatonix) will understand the screen and appreciate your reaction. With the holidays coming up very quickly, you will probably want to post some reactions to Pentatonix Christmas music as it is the best on the internet and Voice Play's Halloween videos are the best on the internet (no screen needed for Voice Play). This classic song from Queen was released in the 1970s and was part of a trend back then referred to as a genre of Rock Opera, rock music that told a story and had dramatic changeups through out that were typical of a theater play or opera ( this song was on Queen's 'A Night At The Opera' album). Since you enjoyed the story telling, rock opera style here I would highly recommend that you react to Meat Loaf's "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" (trust me-you will love it). I enjoyed your observation and respect given to the production of this video as it was a very difficult one for them to make (filmed on a very cold night on a moving couch that traveled down the road and tipped over easily!) There is a video 'Pentatonix: The Making Of Bohemian Rhapsody' that details the problematic production of this cover that you would really enjoy on You Tube ( you may want to check out on your own). Again thanks for your reaction and I look forward to more of your reactions to the big three acapella groups, Voice Play, Pentatonix, and Home Free.😀
this is actually outside
Nice!
Not shot in a studio, this was all them. And isnt it amazing how you know a song youre entire life and think you know the lyrics, and then guys sing it snd you hear every word. Then you realize youve sung it wrong youre entire life. lol
You should react to some Queen, particularly live performances. A lot of rap fans like Queen because their lead singer, Freddy Mercury, is such an amazing performer. I recommend Queen, "Somebody to Love", HD live, Montreal 1981. It's great quality for back then because it was filmed for a movie release. It should bring all the Queen fans to your channel and they can take you down the rabbit hole.
Recommend their cover of Havana.
Oh Lord. Trying to translate a song is RIDICULOUS. It means there is a right way to interpret any art. It differs according to the listener.
This is the strangest reaction I’ve seen for this performance. It was less of a reaction to the group and their vocal talents and more of an interpretation/analysis of the lyrics. Just an observation.
I agree, I’m not here for lyrical interpretation, I’m here for a reaction to the group and how they musically interpret the piece and use their talents and skills to achieve that. I’ll listen to one more and if he chooses to do another and if it’s the same as this one I’ll need to unsubscribe. I actually think he could benefit from listening to other reactors to get more of an idea of what subscribers are looking for.
@@terrycupp6687 I think I will unsubscribe too if that happens. This was not a reaction to the band.
So much time spent explaining how they filmed this in a studio and made it look like outside.
The actual answer is that it was filmed outside on a street overnight.
At one point you can see their breaths in the cold air.
To hear your original exposure to this song was Wayne’s World and then to continue using this as your point of reference is odd. Maybe listen to the real original enough times to know it from that perspective. ( and to us older people referring Wayne’s World as your reference makes us cry inside) One interesting fact about the lyrics is that no lyric repeats. There are no verses, there is no chorus. Every line is new. Queen seldom
Performed it live. I am not even sure if Freddie Mercury who wrote it
Knew the true/ full meaning.
For lyric interpretation using the original seems to be more of a valid
Point of Reference than other covers. You didn’t react to Pentatonix cover of this song, you didn’t mention their harmonies nor how amazing they did this song without instruments. You reacted to the lyrics, which was one thing a Pentatonix did not alter.
Honestly Brian May from Queen gave a much better review when he posted this on his social media and said “Enjoy!”
Listen to your song was written metaphorically. You're trying to break it down to literally. Do you want the real meaning you have to watch the movie Bohemian Rhapsody. It's the biography of Freddie Mercury and Queen.
I always thought this was about Freddie Mercury dealing with being gay and how that would have made him dead to his family and then dealing with everything associated with it and putting it into operatic terms.
I love PTX but your misinformation 🤪
I may be wrong, but I've always thought the song was about Freddie Mercury 's illness...especially the second verse onwards.
Look into his life, maybe it will clear it up for you.
The problem with this theory is that the timing doesn't fit. The song was released well before Freddy became ill - or AIDS was even recognized as a disease. The song was released in 1975; AIDS wasn't defined until the early 80s, and Freddie didn't die until 1991.
Maybe the second half, I don’t see it in the first
Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1975. Freddie Mercury was diagnosed with HIV in 1987. This song has absolutely nothing to do with his illness.
@@ryane5483 So I've been informed already...I just know that the story was not really about killing a man and getting the death penalty, not 💯!
@@ryane5483 So I've been informed already...I just know that the story was not really about killing a man and getting the death penalty, not 💯!
What you think you know, you don't
OMG ! They SUCK ! What a Bunch of Fools to Steel Fredys Song .. They need to write their own SHIT! Thank YOU, Very Much for Your Reaction.
You do realize this is a cover, right? They never claimed to write the song, and the video itself is full of tributes to Queen. Dr. Brian May (one of the members of Queen, the original artists of this song) literally posted this video to his social media account with the word "Enjoy.". There is no higher honor than the original band giving their approval and acknowledgment.
@@omegaentityblue THEY sound Terrible, you don't Mess with songs like this !! i don't believe Brian Approved this Crap !i am Sorry .i am not angry with you i just don't get music Today every other Song is Crap! your reactions are always great !