Some songs are so iconic that it is difficult to imagine them being performed in any other style or by any other artist. Imagine the shock and surprise of Queen fans, then, when YouTuber Anthony Vincent released a video that saw him put ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’—surely one of the most iconic songs of all time—into an eye-watering 42 different musical styles covering artists from a range of backgrounds and genres.
With nearly 10 million viewers to date on YouTube alone, the video has found popularity in all corners of the Internet, with fans praising Vincent’s versatility and the imaginative concept of the video. Just some of the artists whom Vincent imitates in the video while performing the distinctive Queen tune include Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Daft Punk, The Clash, Michael Jackson, and Bruno Mars.
One moment that went down particularly well with viewers of the video was when Vincent performed part of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in the style of singer Johnny Cash, with this drastic change of style surprisingly suiting the Queen song extremely well. “The Johnny Cash one actually sounds like lyrics he would sing,” suggested one viewer, whilst another said, “The line ‘mama, just killed a man, put a gun against his head’ […] takes on a completely different feeling in the style of Johnny Cash.”
As any Music Man readers who are already fans of Vincent will know, the YouTuber has made several highly successful videos in this style, another notable upload being his video that showcases the Gorillaz song ‘Feel Good Inc.’ in twenty different musical styles. The fact that this video has over seven million views to date surely tells you all you need to know about its quality!
Unsurprisingly, however, Vincent’s take on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in 42 different styles remains one of the most popular on his channel – and rightly so. Not only does the video reveal the extent of Vincent’s own musical talents, but it also shows that when you have a song as iconic and well-written as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, it will sound good no matter what style it is performed in!
Anthony Vincent’s remarkable versatility and creativity have certainly struck a chord with music enthusiasts worldwide. By transforming ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ into a kaleidoscope of genres, he brings a fresh perspective to a timeless classic. To explore more about this inventive artist and his unique musical journey, feel free to browse the useful links below.