Bohemian Rhapsody - Band Geek Live
Recorded on 7/19/2015 at Katie's in Smithtown, NY
From Band Geek Episode #50
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Richie Castellano - Vocals/Guitar
Ann Marie Nacchio - Vocals
Andy Graziano - Guitar/Vocals
Andy Ascolese - Keyboards/Vocals
Danny Miranda - Bass
John Miceli - Drums
(opera vocal enhancements courtesy of our sampler)
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As a rock guitarist myself, who recently attempted this with an orchestra.... I especially love Richie's subtle and smooth embellishments on the 1st solo and the care that was put into the beautiful guitar harmonies of the 2nd solo. Most bands miss that, skip it, or do not care. Harmonies whether vocal or instrumental, are a lost art and are one way great musicians set themselves apart from the rest....
Even Queen didn't play the whole song live. Simply outstanding. Loved it.
@scorpian178
6 ай бұрын
I saw the Night of the Opera tour and no they didn't , the middle section singing was on a screen behind the band .
F A N T A S T I C !!! I have no words. Freddie smiled in heaven.
@rayxerin4819
5 жыл бұрын
throwing away the fact the entire operatic section was pre recorded by the balled singer and that the balled was way too slow and many times they weren't on beat its still a pretty crappy cover
@javomorel
5 жыл бұрын
I’d really love to see your flawless cover. Oh, I bet your voice must be better than this balled singer’s, not to mention FM himself.
@rayxerin4819
5 жыл бұрын
@@javomorel So because someone can't clone himself 4 times and cover a song they can't judge how poorly the song is done? piss poor logic
@bigpapasmash9545
4 жыл бұрын
@@rayxerin4819 with you downing these people who are talented and work hard if love to see u do anything better
One of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard
@rayxerin4819
5 жыл бұрын
throwing away the fact the entire operatic section was pre recorded by the balled singer and that the balled was way too slow and many times they weren't on beat its still a pretty crappy cover
@bigpapasmash9545
4 жыл бұрын
@@rayxerin4819 4
@doctorizvan2096
4 жыл бұрын
@@rayxerin4819 seriously go get a life
This guy’s falsetto is amazing
I' m a QUEEN fan, and this is a fantastic cover band.
Crazy how good this band is, they tackle it all from heavy rock the harmonised pop
Freddie heard this rendition up in heaven, and started clapping proudly. Great performance geeks. Keep it up.
@AlexGarcia-qn7mc
4 жыл бұрын
U mean in hell
@volisum
4 жыл бұрын
Alex Garcia why hell?
@AlexGarcia-qn7mc
4 жыл бұрын
Im sorry dont wanna be negative freddy was a great singer there may be no one like him but honestly i dont think he went to heaven cause the only way to heaven is through Jesus
@volisum
4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexGarcia-qn7mc you mean cause he's gay?
@soare4874
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexGarcia-qn7mc that's kinda homophobic
I think this is the second time I've ever heard this live and in it's entirety . I am not sure if Queen ever did the full version live . Amazing job .
@mikeprofo2328
3 жыл бұрын
They didn't do the opening bit " Is this the real life, is this just fantasy...". Just saying, not knocking the band.
@kgabk
8 ай бұрын
All the Queen live performances I've seen (on KZread) also have the recorded "operatic section" played on the PA, while the stage goes dark and the band leaves, and they come back with a bang, playing the next section live and the lights back on
That was absolutely amazing. Being a cover musician, I understand how difficult it is to execute this song live. The sampled center section harmonies sounded "live" as well. You are a very talented and resourceful band. Now you need to find a way to play some bigger shows and make some money with your talent!
@labogne1928
6 жыл бұрын
Does help if your bass player actually played with Queen...
@davidhaney1394
6 жыл бұрын
and you lead player was the sound engineer and is now the bass player for the blue oyster cult
@rogerfvb
6 жыл бұрын
Damn. I really thought it was 100% live. Fooled me.
@blackfender100
6 жыл бұрын
Richie plays with Blue oyster Cult !
@isaac07517
6 жыл бұрын
Joe Dov so does Danny!
One of the best cover band I heard in a long time! great job!
@miguelangelsl
7 жыл бұрын
the best!
@lizanomura6854
5 жыл бұрын
I want to hear this time and time again
@rayxerin4819
5 жыл бұрын
throwing away the fact the entire operatic section was pre recorded by the balled singer and that the balled was way too slow and many times they weren't on beat its still a pretty crappy cover
@bigpapasmash9545
4 жыл бұрын
@@rayxerin4819 it's sad whenever u think you have to be right so much that u go to 2 comments(that I've seen so far) and copy and paste the same stupid thing, whenever these talented people spend their time putting on a show and people like you just gotta down everyone when u couldn't do better
@joshuafigley7337
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
Anybody that even attempts to do this song has guts. This band was awesome
Just wow, never heard it so well played ever - live.
@kofd04
8 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Kendzia I told Richie at this gig, even QUEEN did not do the opera part live. Amazing!
@cast390
7 жыл бұрын
Check out Pinks live version...
@fattwat1
5 жыл бұрын
Queen live aid that's how to do it
@rayxerin4819
5 жыл бұрын
throwing away the fact the entire operatic section was pre recorded by the balled singer and that the balled was way too slow and many times they weren't on beat its still a pretty crappy cover
@vidkid1067
4 жыл бұрын
ray x erin bro u already said the you need to shut up it’s still amazing
They did justice to this song, great cover.
Like millions, I love this song. I've never heard it covered better. Well done!!!
I can't believe that is live - the sound is amazing!!!!
@videditorEB1
4 жыл бұрын
Lots of overdubs and replacement performances. Not complaining, every live band today uses “supplemental accompaniment” in the way of pre-recorded tracks played by a computer and followed by playing to a click track. These guys don’t play to a click, so added vocals and some guitar replacements had to happen after. Still great, heck..amazing, (try re-recording Bohemian Rhapsody sometime..lol) but not as it sounded in the room. Great video.
One of the best live covers I've heard until now of this really great song. Really Amazing.
The finest rendition I have ever seen or heard by anyone other than the originators. Love it!
@emanjimenez5381
5 жыл бұрын
Panic at the disco tho
Flawless! I love a cover that is verbatim. Excellent job guys! Excellent job!
WOW! Some of the finest musicians and vocalists I’ve ever heard or seen. Thank you for always honoring the integrity of the music in its original form. Keep up the great work.
@terencebarrett2897
6 жыл бұрын
Matt Goss totally agree ' its the first time I have heard them tonight,every song is brilliant ''they are spot on and 'tight as a gnat ass
Best cover of this time piece classic I've ever heard..thanks for posting... awesomeness..
What a magical performance! What a cover! Speechless!!!
This band is amazing. Wow!!!!
Unparallelled. The musicianship is amazing. Absolutely terrific.
Best cover I've ever heard! Great musicianship!
I've played in many a cover band and I have seen many a cover band....... I have never seen anybody execute Bohemian Rhapsody in a bar so masterfully in my whole 51 years of life! Bravissimo!!
Hats off to . . .. Richie; seamless from normal voice to falset; great, great, great. You all in whatever line up radiate skill, musicality and above all love for the music you play.See you playing your music touches my heart!
Amazing! Sounds so close to the original! Love what you guys do. Passionate about music! Awesome!!
You guys are sooooo amazing you struck my attention greetings here from the Philippines!!!!...you all rock!!!!
These people are very talented musicians and singers. Wow!
Again blown away by these guys!
This is so good! Well done, a truly hard song to perform.
That was ridicously good. Best bunch of Geeks ever!
i'm so glad i found this band.
I'm soooo impressed. You guys get it, you really do. If you ever play the pittsburgh area, I'll be there with alot of friends, mostly musicians. Keep up the great work, plan on following you. Also, as a former band member, and later band director, I LOVE the name.
Ann Marie knocked it the park just now on the Rock Island Arsenal. Queen Tribute! Loved it! Thank you for singing with our QC symphony! Larry in Moline
Absolutely amazing!!
Daaaaaaamn! Best cover of this song I've ever heard.
It,s a LIVE SONG. Very possibly the best live version I've ever heard from a non-professional band. Pure talent.
Génial merci beaucoup de ce moment magnifique🥰
Perfect cover , amazing performance !!!!!!!!
Fantastic job. Loved the fact that you included the choral section, and it sounded great.
Literally note for note !!! Good job girl and guys !!!
Stunning! The "let him go" part was my favorite it sounded spot on
The operetta part live? Incredible! Great great job! Really fantastic!
@guitarreilly
Жыл бұрын
Definitely not. It's pre recorded im sure
This guy has a phenomenal voice.
That was amazing!!! The best cover ever... somewhere Freddie is smiling
HOLY SHIT! Was there a crowd? Cuz as a former cover band vocalist and guitar player I would have lost my mind sitting there!.. UN FUCKIN REAL GUYS! Best damm cover I have ever heard live!
WOW!! I've never heard anyone duplicate this as well as you guys did it, and I've been performing for over 52 years. Well done guys!!
You guys (individuals 😸) just set the bar, for any band that ever trys to play that live; from this point forward! Seriously. Amazing!
I am sitting before the screen and trying to get my mouth closed, but first I have to get my jaw up from the floor.
Amazing cover and live...BRAVO.
Sou do Brazil! Sou fã de vcs! Há dois anos continuo vendo esse vídeo de vez em quando! Quem dera assisti-los pessoalmente um dia! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Absolutely incredible!
just lost for words incredibly talented individuals each and every one BRILLIANT
congratulations on the band!!!!!! very good!!!!
Bloody marvelous. Close your eyes and you are listening to queen .
couldn't be better!
Loved the harmonized guitars at the end. Amazing. Congrats guys.
Fantastic! Any lover of music has to love this live performance.
Not an easy song to cover and they simply killed it! awesome job, great musicianship!
Totally AMAZING! Brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Shit da hell da goddam! I'm 5 years too late! Live close by, would have brought 300 people to witness you guys in person! You are all GREAT!!!@!
just look at them performing this whole thing effortlessly. This is pure talent. Each one of tthe band geeks is a miracle.
did sound awesome, and to me, a flawless cover.....keep it up guys
Have no words except Fantastic!!
Great performance, this is one of the best interpretation I´ve heard of this classic on the web, amazing, very well done guys, greeting from Mexico
this was the most loved song of all time
One of my all time favourite songs! Beautiful cover!
The best version on youtube, i think!
OMG, the absolute best cover. Good lord it was freakin perfect!!!
Magnifique, vous êtes exceptionnel. Ma gratitude pour cette musique.
Really great. I would not have thought it possible to cover this song so well!!!!!!
Damn! They do justice to every song they cover! I’m in awe!
Nobody could probably make a better band cover of this song than you did, it was perfect
I’ve yet to see Queen attempt the middle operatic section - they have either made it a part of a medley or drop in the original video so kudos guys!
No words to describe my feelings guys. Ive just watched while smiling.
That's was awesome!...this is my jam and this is the best cover I heard ever! Congrats for Mexico.
Amazing.... In concert Queen played the Opera´s part recorded prevoius you make it live... it is really awesome.!!! Fantastic job!!!
@GforceProdComp
4 жыл бұрын
It was prerecorded here, too. They're just singing along with the tracks. But that's no blame to them. It would be impossible to do it live without bringing in a bunch of singers.
Danny Miranda played bass for Queen + Paul Rodgers 2005-2006 tour. Awesome cover!! The Geeks rock!!!
You guys continue to trip me out! I would love to see your dad on stage with you Richie. Love all your music, really beautiful !
No words can say.. great job
Why in the world doesn't this have at least 1 mill views???
I am just enthralled with this band
HOLY CRAP!!!! That was phenomenal! Freddie would be proud.
Nailed it! I thought the best cover I ever heard of this song was A band I saw at Hillary's in Bangkok but you blow them away! Thanks!
Amazing live performance. Great work guys. On another level.
AMAZING!
A M A Z I N G...... This is the best cover I've ever heard. You are great...!!!
How are you guys not hugely famous by now?
I was waiting for the solo, i didn't get disapointed, incredible !
That is not an easy song to cover. Great job. Harmonies literally gave me goosebumps!!
Excelente, me hicieron renovar mi fe en la buena música y en sus intérpretes, me quito el sombrero.
Without a doubt, one of the best covers I've heard. Well done indeed.
Super prestation j'adore. Bravo 😀
I've played in a Queen Tribute Band myself and that version is absolutely amazing, congratulations, absolutely brillant!
Wow, flawless. That was amazing.
you guys are amazing!
Best cover so far....cheer
i LOVE THIS BANDA