Blind boy, 7, plays stunning rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody on the piano
American actress Debra Messing is in awe of talented Avett Ray Maness, saying his music is 'just magical'
A BLIND boy, seven, is melting hearts around the world playing a stunning rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody on the piano.
Avett Ray Maness has been labelled a “viral sensation”, a child prodigy – and even Debra Messing reckons the lad’s “just magical”.
The mum added: “He had a toy with that tune on it, so I knew that’s where he learned the melody.”
He’s come a long way since then, performing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and Bach’s Minuet in G in front of hundreds of fans.
The boy’s piano teacher, Rebecca James, told the Washington Post that he plays with feeling.
She explained: “He likes a good challenge and loves playing music with a more complex structure.”
Avett has got such a great ear for music that once he’s heard a song, he can play it.
Two years ago he sang Adele’s “Hello” – which was also widely shared online – followed by the Beatles' “Let It Be” and Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass”.
The first-grader is learning to read Braille, and to walk with a cane.
And when he's not playing the piano, he "likes to rap with my brother Emery".
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