We Will Rock You [With Traditional Japanese Instruments]

If you liked the video we posted of a Japanese traditional-style orchestra performing “Smoke on the Water,” you’ll probably like their version of “We Will Rock You.”

[Thanks to Ivar for sending in this link]

6 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - March 24, 2008 at 1:54 pm

Categories: General Japan Tags: cool, japan, japanese, music, musical, orchestra, queen, video, youtube

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Comment by francois

2008-03-26 22:00:39

the Deep Purple cover was way better

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Comment by Troy

2008-03-27 23:42:15

That sucks. Especiall the vocals. The need to find someone who sounds remotely like Freddy.

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Comment by morningstar

2008-03-31 10:08:45

Music is a universal language.

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Comment by suckamahass

2008-04-26 13:41:54

sorry, this cover is much more genius.

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