The Sound of Bohemian Rhapsody

Sound Editing nominees John Warhurst and Nina Hartstone join Sound Mixing nominees Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin, and John Casali to discuss the intricate work of building the sounds of the rock band Queen for Bohemian Rhapsody. In this episode the team discusses the process of recreating the band’s famous 1985 Live-Aid concert performance, how sound design helped to get inside the head of an agitated Freddie Mercury during an infamous London press conference, and how having access to the band’s original session tapes let this Oscar-nominated team build the amazing scene where the band records the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” single.