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Is this real life, is it just a fantasy?
There's this crazy little thing called love for the Queen band, though some of his biggest fans are not even born when "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Killer Queen" have made their debut on the charts.
In light of the unexpected success of Bohemian Rhapsody at the box office, I embarked on a quest to find out why Queen and classic rock in general continued to challenge her age.
Natalie Montanez has been captivated all her life by Queen and the song "Bohemian Rhapsody". The 15-year-old girl and her mother rushed to AMC Loews in Crestwood to see the film at the opening of last weekend.
The story of Freddie Mercury who built to become a genius as her band climbed the charts was all she hoped for.
"The movie was amazing," said high school rookie Richards at Oak Lawn. "I really loved that. I think that all the actors played their part very well. Rami Malek was amazing as Freddie Mercury. "
Despite lukewarm criticism, the film is certainly not a "poor boy", exceeding the expectations of the box office with an opening of 50 million dollars.
Montanez said that music speaks to him.
This encourages her to be herself, to dress as she wants, to love what she likes, to embrace who she is, she says.
"They were so original and creative. Queen was not afraid to think outside the box, to go beyond the limits, "she said.
"Take for example the story of 'Bohemian Rhapsody', a mix of opera and rock. The song not only went through the genres, it also lasted six minutes. This combination was unheard of at the time, "she said.
"Queen persisted and, as with their music, they pushed the boundaries, taking risks to get their message across through their music. They proved that the opponents were wrong and made "Bohemian Rhapsody" a classic. Everyone has heard this song, regardless of age or gender, "she said.
"This story alone has inspired me to do what makes me happy, no matter what someone says," she said.
Experts say the music of Queen and other classic rock bands of the 70s such as Pink Floyd and The Who still have a reason to be.
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Lori Ritos, a student at Blue Island's Eisenhower High School, has a theory.
"I like the song" Bohemian Rhapsody "because of what I feel – a sense of belonging.The lyrics are somewhat sad, but they also encourage you to accept things and to keep going. and I agree that it's such an influential song, "Alsip's Ritos said.
Like many of her peers, a gender assessment was passed on by a parent and, in some cases, a grandparent.
"My father introduced me to rock. At first, I just knew Queen's classic songs, "We Will Rock You," "We're the champions," "Bohemian Rhapsody."
"I knew it was such a good music, but when I entered high school and started to learn more about the band and Freddie Mercury, it became really important."
She also loved the movie.
"It was amazing, the cinematography was great, the narration was amazing, and the acting was amazing," she said.
"My friends and I grew up with classic rock. We have heard about it since our childhood. Now, it's nostalgic to listen to these songs, "she said.
She and her friends sung them in the return bus after the ad team tournaments and in their cars to relieve the stress of the impending final exams.
"It's part of every aspect of my career in high school," she said.
And soon, Ritos, who plays several instruments, including piano, violin and ukulele, will perform "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the a capella choir of his school.
Scaramouche, scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is one of the most requested songs by students, said Eisenhower choir director Tina Jacklin.
The a capella group will play it during its February concert.
"I'm always surprised by the popularity of rock," she said. "If I mention a song that is on the radio now, I have mixed reviews. But if I mention one of those classic rock songs, be it a Beatles song, Pink Floyd or Queen, the class certainly does more. They love it. "
She credits the fact that video games, such as Guitar Hero, and movies use classic rock that helps children identify them.
"Kids love Queen and have it for a long time. I think it's Freddie Mercury's personality, the music, the lyrics, the whole thing, "she said. "It's almost like theater.
"I also love the simple fact that Queen's musical harmonies are really nice. A lot of things translate into a beautiful choir, "said Jacklin, who is 40 years old.
"I listen to everything. My father's favorite band is Led Zeppelin. And I'm going to play when I'm in my office, working, "she said. "It's almost comforting."
It's not just the choir students who are captivated by the music. The University of Michigan, Ohio State University and the University of Illinois have played on Queen's music over the past five years.
In addition to being a pleasure for the crowd, Jacklin said, "The music seems more emotional and deeper. You can take the lyrics in different ways. There is not much depth in pop music. There are many different lyrics with this kind of music that creates an atmosphere, makes you wonder what it really is. "
Come on, come on, will you let me go?
Elliot Baldini is Senior Vice President of Marketing at School of Rock, which has 220 locations worldwide, including one in Mokena.
He added that classical rock continued to reach a new audience because it was easy to connect emotionally and the songs were easy enough to play for budding musicians.
"Rock really helps people connect," said Baldini. "It was created at a time when everyone was expressing their mind and making their own choice.
"I personally connected to that when I was a kid because of the energy. It was fun to play and as soon as you start playing something, your friends would say, "Oh, that's great," he said.
For those who are looking for meaning, it is useful that many classic rock songs have been written by the artists who performed them, said Baldini.
"This is not necessarily the case for other genres. That's not a disadvantage, because this model also contains a lot of nuances and elegance, but I think it's cool that you can sit and play somebody's music while knowing that people that you watched on stage wrote this. I said.
Queen, he said, is a great example of a group that continues to connect, inspire and entertain. Take Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, for example, he said.
"Freddie Mercury has largely written all this, the band helped with some things, but Queen wrote everything. There was no computer, no pitch correction, or anything like that. Freddie Mercury himself liked 150 vocal tracks, something like that, "he said.
"You feel the emotion, they actually wrote that," he said.
School of Rock is associated with Twentieth-Century FOX for the release of the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody," he said.
"We made very interesting videos showing students from the School of Rock around the world performing" We are the champions, "he said.
The School of Rock teaches music based on performance, he said. Students take individual lessons, then repeat as a group.
"They learn and use some of these famous iconic rock songs as a musical foundation," he said. "The result is that kids get really good and stay engaged.
"I like rock because it can be very complex or very simple, but everything is very accessible," he said.
Oh, mum mia, mia mia (mia mia, let me go)
Destiny Cichowicz, a junior at Eisenhower High School, grew up with rock.
"My dad and my mom were very excited," said the Blue Island teenager. "My first gig was Kiss."
Child, she said, her softball team routinely sang "We're the champions" after winning games.
"So I have more connections with Queen," she said. "Music, in a sense, is more unique. Personally, I think that if you listen to these words, you will be able to learn more about yourself. "
Cichowicz said that she continued to listen to the genre today because she felt better music through rock.
Anthony Tabor, owner of House of Music at Orland Park, said Queen was a staple of classic rock because of the band's exceptional musicality and originality.
"Queen has everything from great harmony to incredible solos. I think Wayne's iconic bags give a perfect picture of what music can do, "he said.
"It has remained timeless because the music is very well written and honest," he said.
Tabor said he planned for the students to perform some of Queen's songs at their December 2 showcase.
The 37-year-old drummer and songwriter, who plays in the Doors tribute group, The Doors of Chicago, said, "I believe that many artists can today learn from a band like Queen."
Roger Pampel, music teacher for District 230, said that Stagg's students at Palos Hills and Andrew from Tinley Park had always understood the classic rock songs of all eras, but especially those of the '60s and' 70s.
"The publication of" Bohemian Rhapsody "continues to strengthen their interest," he said.
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