A surprise flash mob in the heart of Paris turned heads and lit up the internet when a massive group of musicians delivered a rousing rendition of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The performance, which took place on September 8, has since exploded online, gathering millions of views across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit.
The mastermind behind the spectacle was pianist Julien Cohen, who teamed up with lead vocalist Mickey Callisto and more than two dozen musicians. Cohen is known for staging spontaneous performances in public spaces, but this time he raised the bar higher than ever with an ambitious take on one of rock’s most legendary anthems.
There was also a special reason behind the choice of song. Callisto explained that the flash mob was organized to honor the 50th anniversary of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” originally released in October 1975 and widely regarded as one of the greatest songs ever written.