7-Year-Old Blind Piano Prodigy Plays 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

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7-year-old blind pianist Avett Maness plays an impressive rendition of Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on American Idol.

Avett went viral after a video of him playing this very song was posted online. Millions of people watched this child prodigy and his incredible piano skills. Today, Avett is playing on a huge stage during American Idol’s Queen Night. And this young talent doesn’t just play, he belts out the iconic lyrics of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ too.

“Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide
No escape from reality
Open your eyes
Look up to the skies and see”

It is one thing to play this difficult song, but it’s an entirely different feat to sing along too. I know that it takes so much time and practice in order to perfect these numbers but Avett shows no signs of difficulty.

Note after note, he continues to sing while he flawlessly hitting the keys on the piano. One look at the judge’s faces and you can see that they are impressed by this young talent too.

This entire performance was played in front of a live audience. That’s an incredible feat for a 7-year-old boy, but Avett didn’t look nervous at all. Avett is blind and visually impaired and he doesn’t let any of that slow him down.

First, he won over the hearts of the Internet and, now, he’s won over all of America. What will this talented child pianist do next? I sure can’t wait to find out!

7-year-old blind pianist Avett Maness plays an impressive rendition of Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on American Idol.