As it is known, imitation is one of the basic characteristics of humans and primates.
Which, in turn, can become pure creation, but also with a sense of humor.
When both are combined, the result can be quite interesting as well as instructive.
So, an online cover of Queen’s well-known song has been released online, specially adapted to the current situation we live in almost all around the world.
Coronavirus Rhapsody
The song is called “Coronavirus Rhapsody” and doesn’t need much explanation to understand what it’s talking about.
Of course, being “locked-in” brings boredom, and that in turn brings creation.
In Italy, they get out to their balconies and sing. Even a 17-year-old has set up a page where favorite songs are shared about how to wash our hands and other ways to protect ourselves against the new virus.
Specifically, by typing in the title and the singer, an algorithm gives us some images of the order in which we must apply our personal hygiene and of course there are lyrics adapted to the chosen song.
One of the most popular recordings is Queen’s hit “Bohemian Rhapsody“.
After that, numerous posts by comedian Dana Jay Bein appeared on Twitter.
This guy has decided to write new lyrics for the hit of Freddie Mercury and adapt them to the bitter reality we have been living in recent weeks.
That’s how “Coronavirus Rhapsody” came into being.
The following verses can be a guide for a new ambitious musician to make a bang in musical events:
I've lost my mind.
I wrote Coronavirus Rhapsody:
Is this a sore throat?
Is this just allergies?
Caught in a lockdown
No escape from reality.— Dana Jay Bein (#DJB) #CoronavirusRhapsody (@danajaybein) March 18, 2020
Naturally, the internet responded to the new idea, and there were a few who thought Freddie Mercury himself would be proud of this cover.