Bethlehem Rhapsody - APOLOGETIX, Bohemian-style

Just plain fun! Let the kids go and see what happens...

This is a KHMI Kidz Kamp video from a couple years ago.

The production virtually consisted of a one-man crew (a.k.a. me) and mostly all kids as actors.

It was an afternoon camp-activity, and was shot within four hours. It was edited in 12-hours, in a competition-like fashion, to be viewed the day after production.

It is based upon the age-old tale of David-and-Goliath: the classic story of the little guy against the leviathan.

I am ever grateful for the gracious participation (via music contribution) of the band, APOLOGETIX. Through the license of "parody," they have taken popular songs and remade them according to their biblical world-view.

Directed / Shot / Edited by Grant Gladish

Enjoy!

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[pilgrimpictures]

Thank you, japguy360, for your PG-version comments.

Thank you for expressing your passion.

I can remove this video IF you'd like??

Lemme know.

[japguy360]

well....honestly Freddy Mercury WAS a good guy with a more than rather exceptional vocal talent. He made the original to this song out of his heart and soul about something he was personally going through.

Now flash forward almost half a century and people are entitled to slander someones speech with fickle thoughts of religion? is it because of the lyrics?

Its madness, insanity, and a slap in the face. God gave all members of Queen musical talents and prejudice people can't accept that...sad.

[pilgrimpictures]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I am sad that you've been offended...

IF we apply your policy (re: respecting legends) that we should ALL do it, religious or otherwise. That means 30-years of Wierd Al needs to be discarded.

At least with Apologetix, they clearly appreciate the original (here, being Freddy) as they do his whole song, and are faithful in the re-interpretation. Unlike other contemporary artists, who just steal two-measures and mix it into their work as if it's THEIRS.

[JCLYM]

Apologetix, their music is great :]

Great video!

[pilgrimpictures]

Thanks. And they were very kind to facilitate this and other videos!!

[janny108]

Some people may come to know Jesus personally thru these songs. Good choice guys!

[aarsty101]

I believe that they use parodies to famous songs to get listeners. I'm impressed at how close they can come to sounding like the original, and if anything it's almost praising (not in a godly way) the original band that they had such a great song that it made apologetix want to use it to make a parody to spread the word of God. Its not meant to be offensive.

[frizzanator]

i love apologetix but why the tennis rackets? i dont like the vid

it makes sense but still...

[ThLuckyOne]

This is AWESOME! LOL! What FUN! THANKS for this incredible post, PilgrimPictures! If you ever get to see any of these precious kids please tell them they are a MIGHTY blessing! To you and to the wonderful folks from Apolgetix: THANK YOU!

MAY JESUS CHRIST BE PRAISED!!

[asis117]

Seriously... the original version of this song is awesome. This song is just dorky. I love God and all but this is just ridiculous. They don't have to go taking these songs and tweaking them to their liking. WRITE YOUR OWN MUSIC PLEASE!

[MissMarcyMathis]

Very clever...good for you!!!! God Bless <3

[Apocalips320]

@gccoleman1 Indeed the music as well was given to Queen by satan. I will not argue this matter. You do make a valid point on hymns and that is why I do not listen to most of them either, so dont try that one. Have a nice night, and if you are trying to think of a response, dont bother, as I said, I will not argue. 1 Corinthians 10:20-22

[gccoleman1]

@Apocalips320

Seeing the music is not "DEMONIC" only the words to the songs. How can you say they are wrong for bringing the Music back to the one who gave the original artists the talents to create the music in the first place. Just because someone uses their GOD given talents to serve the devil doesn't mean that GOD can not reuse that same music to serve HIM. Don't you know that there are church hymns that started out as secular songs once. and i mean old hymns.

[Apocalips320]

This is interesting, considering that a 'Christian' band would take the same music played by a band inspired by the devil and use the very same demonic music, and just change the lyrics... you cannot take from the table of the Lord and the table of devils guys, dont be fooled.

[ittems]

david and goliath :D