Just when it seemed fans had seen every amazing Bohemian Rhapsody cover imaginable—from standout Britain’s Got Talent performances to spontaneous crowd sing-alongs and haka renditions—the streets of Paris delivered a performance that literally came out of nowhere, and it was every bit as exciting, magical, and inspiring as the original.
The newly released Part 2 of the Paris flash mob brought an unforgettable spectacle: 20 opera singers appeared from the windows of historic Parisian buildings, harmonizing alongside lead vocalist Mickey Callisto, while 11-year-old guitar prodigy Olly Pearson shredded a flawless solo on the street below.
Three women in white opened shutters and began the iconic “Is this the real life…” line with a soaring, almost Disney-like quality. A pianist, appearing seemingly from nowhere, added layers to the rich, immersive sound, while Callisto, riding down the street in a horse-drawn carriage, delivered “Mama, just killed a man…” with a performance so captivating that one could imagine Freddie Mercury smiling from above.