Renowned A Cappella Group Pentatonix’s 10 Unique Interpretations of Bohemian Rhapsody

Not many musicians dare to tackle such a legendary song as Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, but the a cappella group Pentatonix stands among the select few. When they launched their vocal-only rendition of this iconic track earlier this year, it quickly went viral, amassing over a million views and thrilling fans with their extraordinary vocal abilities.

Reimagining a song like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ with only five voices is almost unimaginable, let alone making it sound impressive. However, as demonstrated in the video below, Pentatonix not only replicates the song but also delivers a rendition that is uniquely theirs. Lead vocalist Mitch Grassi appears to channel Freddie Mercury, featuring a mustache reminiscent of Mercury’s and a black blazer similar to those the former Queen frontman might have worn.

The standout aspect of their performance is undoubtedly the immediately identifiable second segment that starts with ‘I see a little silhouetto of a man’. In this part, Pentatonix effectively uses their voices as instruments, crafting intricate vocal harmonies and rhythmic interludes effortlessly. Moreover, when the group’s female vocalist Kirstin Maldonado reaches that remarkable high note, it’s clear they have produced something truly spectacular with this version.

If you’re looking for more impressive Pentatonix performances, be sure to watch their rendition of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’. Garnering 756 million views so far, this video is undoubtedly the most popular upload on their YouTube channel. Once you experience their beautiful harmonies and dynamic delivery firsthand, Music Man readers will understand why.

Pentatonix may have taken a significant gamble by covering such an iconic song as Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ using solely their voices, but if any a cappella group could successfully do it today, it was them. Plus, if you have tickets to their US tour later this year, you might have the chance to hear this amazing cover live.

Not many musicians dare to tackle such a legendary song as Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, but the a cappella group Pentatonix stands among the select few. When they launched their vocal-only rendition of this iconic track earlier this year, it quickly went viral, amassing over a million views and thrilling fans with their extraordinary vocal abilities.