Panic! At The Disco announced to their audience that they would perform a live cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” No one anticipated just how incredible it would be. Lead singer Brendon Urie, renowned for his impressive vocal range, truly shone while tackling this Queen classic, showcasing his exceptional talent.
While the band infused their unique style into the song, fans couldn’t help but draw comparisons between Brendon’s vocals and Freddie Mercury’s. The cover quickly went viral, amassing over 55 million views and becoming one of the most popular versions of the iconic track. Watch the video below:
Next up is a stunning cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Putri Ariani, a talented singer from Bangkinang, Indonesia. Despite being blind, Putri is a self-taught musician, playing the piano, guitar, and flute.
Her vocals are mesmerizing, delivering a calming and delicate rendition of the Queen classic. This cover is truly one of the best on YouTube. Listen below:
Television talent shows often follow a formula, and while many contestants are talented, few performances stand out. However, Putri Ariani’s audition on America’s Got Talent on June 6, 2023, was exceptional.
Putri, 17, made her first trip to the US for AGT, and her voice captivated everyone. Her audition moved many to tears and was hailed as one of the best the show has seen. Simon Cowell even requested an encore, during which Putri dedicated Elton John’s “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” to him. The biggest surprise came when Putri revealed she had written her first song, which sounded like a classic.
Putri’s original song, “Tak Mampu Lupa,” an Indonesian interpretation of a Mandarin song, has garnered 12 million views on YouTube in less than a year. She gained national attention after winning Indonesia’s Got Talent in 2014 at age 8, and was a finalist on The Voice Kids Indonesia in 2016. In 2018, she sang “Song Of Victory” at the Asian Para Games opening ceremony. She regularly releases singles and live performances on her YouTube channel and features on the Go Music Group channel.
Her AGT audition has made her an early favorite to win. The US Sun highlighted this with a headline on June 9, 2023: “AGT fans are convinced contestants with jaw-dropping talent will ‘definitely’ win despite being only 2 weeks into season.”
Before singing on AGT, Putri said: “My biggest challenge is people look at me just as a blind person, not as a musician. But when I’m singing, I feel like I’m a superstar.”