Adam Lambert Vs Marc Martel Vocal Battle [Same Songs] REACTION

[@drakulkacz6489]

Just the note - Adam has his solo carier too, I´ve seen 4 concerts on his latest solo tour in Europe. He just had to schedule his own tour dates and QAL tour dates to be able to do them both. From my point of view what I admire on Adam is his vocal ability to sing perfect even when he is ill, he just starts to use different techniques and makes less vocal trips, so Glamberts usually recognize it already but a regular concert goer doesn´t hear any problem. I remember when thay had to cancel one concert in Europe, we heard it even via stream from Frankfurt that Adam was changing technique and that it meant that he had a problem (Brian was ill too some days sooner). But the audience didn´t recognize it that night. The concert videos from Frankfurt 7.2.2015 is on KZbin, that was the concert I am talking about. The concert in Brussel 8.2.2015 was canceled and than he was OK in Milano 10th. Adams vocal ability based on the vocal training is one of his trademark. BTW, he is able to sing even 5-6 full long concert a week. Brian said that Freddie was able to sing just two in a week because he had not properly trained voice.

[@jakotaki8219]

Lambert has a solo career but he isn't able to sell out his own concerts. Apparently he is not as good as you claim.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Oh for sure. Freddie sang so hard, especially in the 80's, that his voice would crack, and go, so he needed time to recover. In fairness, all singers do, but there are things that touring vocalists do to help preserve their voice. Smoking, partying, and drugs are not part of it. Room temperature water, tea with lemon, plenty of sleep, and very little talking when you aren't on stage are great ways to keep your voice healthy.

[@drakulkacz6489]

@@ShaunStackhouse He partly has his training from musicals when he did 8 shows a week. BTW, he has also some small acting career and works for charity too. A little bit hyperactiv. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHbFpWmulpyBr5I

[@hanafris3449]

@@jakotaki8219 hah where did you take this info from? Adam's own tour was always soldout!

[@drakulkacz6489]

@@jakotaki8219 All the concerts I attended were sold out (Hamburk, Berlin, Vienna and Minchen). There is no problem in Europe. But in the USA they maybe don´t know what they have. Glamberts have very good statistics of the concerts - which were sold out and which not. Wikipedia just have a part of them: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Original_High_Tour

[@yes2day100]

They're both talented, obviously. I just prefer Adam. If I want to hear Freddie, I listen to the albums - and they're still wonderful and unique. I really don't want a replica, I like the original - Freddie! If I want to hear Queen as something new, alive, and growing - Adam. Seen them twice now, and they're a whole lot of fun to hear and to watch.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I can completely respect that. I would love to see Queen live again.

[@joannemagee1363]

Precisely. If I’m watching Freddie’s way of singing , I’m watching him. Adam brings new life to the band. Roger jokes that they drink his blood regularly. Martel is not my cup o’ tea.

[@joannemagee1363]

M3 m3 m3 they just finished an exhausting concert arc from NKorea to Japan to New Zealand and finishing up with their concerts in Australia and the FireFight show. All this doing shows that are 2hours plus every night in all kinds of weather and playing to sold out crowds in huge arenas. Now this is after doing Canada and the USA coast to coast last year. If the countries permit, given the present contagion of the corona virus, they will do the EU and the UK this summer. France has already cancelled a number of concerts including one in Paris from Queen+ Adam Lambert. Pretty darn good I think.

[@joannemagee1363]

M3 m3 m3 point is , there aren’t that many young artists that could withstand that punishing schedule much less give the quality of performances Q+AL have. Every one of the band and crew say Adam has breathed new life into their performances. I really think THEY know best who their frontman should be. Don’t you?? They have been at this rock thing for quite some time now.

[@sunsky2279]

@BlackQueen29 IMO, If a singer can't control their voice well and sing well technically, then he's bad, and that's the only situation in which we can compare. Except that, if both of them can sing well and get their own stuff, then it's just a personal taste, no compares.

[@sj7771]

I just don't understand how people can critcize Adam for not copying Freddie. He's here to honor him not to be him. But at the same time they want a sound-alike. I either want freddie or somebody keeping his spirit alive without immitating him, which from my point of view us Adam.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Very well said

[@sj7771]

@AKOM 20 well said

[@sj7771]

@@papabearM3 just by reading your "arguments" and your intolerance of different opinions and new musicianship I guess you're a grandpa or at least over 50. I am entitled to my own opinion. So are you. I respect what you said but I can't see any reasonable argument. I mean Michael Jackson didn't play an instrument either and he bacame the became thr biggest pop star of all time.

[@sj7771]

@@papabearM3 if you were mature, like you said, you wouldn't be so emotionally involved in my opinion. But guess what I am not "conversing" with you, like you call it, because if you civilly talk to somebody they may not agree wich you but they respect your point of view. This is an argument because you obviously don't. You were looking for a fight the second you commented under my comment.

[@sj7771]

@@papabearM3 It really isn't. I ,like you, prefere facts as well I just don't see proof. But I guess this conversation could go on and on and I really dislike discussing with strangers of whom I don't know anything to make their points of view reasonable. So please let us stop now. As Michael Jackson said: I'm a lover not a fighter.

[@THECAR99]

I agree the chest voice of mark is quite similar to freddie. But the growl isn't same and his attack is sometimes feels forced by him.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Agreed

[@LauriellenLOLpsychic]

We hear music like we taste food. I like Adam better as a vocalist and performer. But they have different "jobs." Marc is supposed to sound like Freddie and he does a great job,. Adam is being hired to front QUEEN and put on a concert honoring Freddie. I've been to 7 QAL shows and they are the best concerts I've ever been to.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

That's an excellent way of thinking about it!

[@cheriemelissa]

You cannot compare Adam to Marc. Adam has the vocal ability and power in his voice to sing the entire catalog. Marc is good but he strains quite a bit. I prefer Adam!

[@ShyAnn291]

Yeah, it seems like he forces it to much.

[@threehpenterprises7649]

One thing for sure, when im in a QAL concert, i need not worry getting an off beat to notes and rythms whatsoever. Im there to just enjoy such immense talent that Adam has for sure.

[@rokthor7032]

Marc is by far the best Freddi Mercury imitator on the planet, he is incredibly talented. Adam is by far the best male vocalist on the planet, he can sing ANYTHING.

[@anka6356]

Well said

[@threehpenterprises7649]

You're on point there. AL is the guy that has IT, right.

[@RobChurch1988]

Im seeing a lot of hate from both sides idk why you guys need to fight about two great singers i know one thing they aren't bothered by each other and if you really have that much hate for someone who hasnt really done anything to you id say reavalute yourself lol take it easy guys.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Agreed 100%. We should all listen without prejudice.

[@ThatllShowEm]

@@ShaunStackhouse I see what you did there. 😊😉

[@TheLambertLover]

I disagree. The hate all originates from the MM side. They are the ones trolling all the QAL and Adam solo videos, and their social media. The are the ones going onto Queen's social media demanding they replace Adam with Marc. Adam fans do not troll Marc's videos and social media. All Adam fans are doing is defending Adam, just as a parent defends their child when they are attacked. Adam certainly does not deserve all the hate he is getting. The guy has done so much for charity starting from right when he got off of Idol. He's been involved with over 13 charities and foundations and now has his own foundation.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

That doesn't explain why my Marc Martel reaction videos have such a big dislike number.

[@RobChurch1988]

@@TheLambertLover No my friend its the pettiness from some people from both sides it takes two to tango.

[@karencastelli1541]

MM doesn’t have the stage presence that Adam does. He would suck with Queen on stage it would be boring.

[@spencerdurand6045]

Couldn’t have said it better myself, great video!!! :)

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Thanks so much Spencer!

[@queenrosered]

Marc is fine for what he is capable of. But even Marc himself is on record as saying Adam is the right person to front Queen. His voice would not hold up trying to sing these difficult songs night after night on tour.I totally agree with you also about Paul Rodgers not fitting the style of Queen the way Adam does. Another great reaction vid Shaun. Thanks again! I have a request..If you haven't already done it, Adam appeared in a live stage production of "Ten Commandments" with Val Kilmer as Moses. Adam's part is as the Jewish slave boy, Joshua. Please react to "Is Anybody Listening" by Adam Lambert. Also, he sang a great version of Queen's "I Was Born To Love You" live with Queen while in Japan. Thanks again buddy! Love from Las Vegas, ~Rose~ :)

[@dandelionfluff_]

So I've taken a little wander around the youtubi-verse and checked out some more Marc vids, having only seen a smattering before. Wherever you are on the opinion spectrum both of these guys have improved incredibly over the years of performing Queen's indomitable repertoire. (Thanks Queen) They both do justice to the music and the legacy and that's the most important thing. I've come to the personal conclusion that I prefer both of them doing their own music or even covers of music by non-Queen artists. So much baggage and undeserved vitriol directed towards both these guys. I hope it doesn't take away from the joy they must feel in performing it to crowds of enthusiastic fans. We should all support both these guys for going out there and building up the awesome legacy of Queen and the irreplaceable Freddie Mercury!

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I agree with you 100%! Marc is keeping the legacy of Queen alive as one of the best tribute bands out there, and Queen have new life because of Adam. We should celebrate both of these amazing artists.

[@emelianemone777]

the other artist covers from marc are some of my favorites... he absolutely slays everything from radiohead to the righteous brothers to dolly parton/whitney houston to tom waits to seal to... you get the point. haha.

[@dandelionfluff_]

@@emelianemone777 I feel the same way about some of Adam's covers of other artists! They both deserve great success! Down with autotune, let's all support real singing!

[@JameAndy-nd5vp]

Nice video Shaun and I love how you tried to make it not a comparison. The only problem I have with any of these comparison videos ( not just Adam and Marc) is that the person or people that make the videos have an opinion and choose the clips accordingly. Throwing in some of Marc’s studio versions was just plain ridiculous. What kind of comparison is that? I think you handled the video well though. Keep up the good work and I hope you reach your subscriber goal soon!

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Thank you so much! I agree, there seemed to have been some bias in the production of that video, because there are plenty of proshot performances of Marc doing his thing. But I really did try not to compare, just appreciate what they both bring to the table. :)

[@JameAndy-nd5vp]

Shaun Stackhouse you did a good job for sure.

[@cosminejos3414]

Voce preziosa e di talento quella di Marc❤ Lambert bravo ma non ha quella timbrica che fa impazzire il mondo. Marc❤'s precious and talented voice Lambert is good but he does not have the tone that drives the world crazy.

[@JameAndy-nd5vp]

Josefa Andreu Gallo I prefer Adam’s tone, style, range, charisma, and flamboyancy!

[@cosminejos3414]

@@JameAndy-nd5vp quale style!!??? Adam Troppo artefatto. Marc è tutto naturale con una voce d'eccezione per questo piace In tutto il mondo Jame Andy which style !! ??? Adam Too much artifact. Marc is completely natural with an "exceptional" voice, which is why the whole world likes him

[@sarahlbeeney1920]

I cannot understand Marc at times, it sounds rough not at all pleasant to listen too...Adam is so clear and concise..Adam all the way...

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I think that's because Marc is trying to sound like Freddie, and it might be taking a toll on his voice. He does naturally sound like him though, just not on every song. He's having to force it. But I must admit, I love Marc and Adam. Marc gives you the classic sound, and Adam is the future.

[@ThatllShowEm]

@@ShaunStackhouse FYI, Marc doesn't try... 20 years of singing like this regularly. He actually sounded _better_ after he recovered and finished his 2020 Germany tour before everything shut down. The only thing he does differently when singing Queen is attempting a British accent.

[@RobChurch1988]

They both have more freedom to express thier musicality a little bit more live now then they did when they started Marcs been able to move past being A Freddie sound alike to be more himself. Adam has grown into a great Frontman and has said that Brian and Roger have given him a lot more free reign over the song interpertations whilst touring during the years.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I absolutely agree. Marc has really started to come into his own during his performances, and that's great. And Adam is getting better with ever video I see. Those are some giant shoes to fill.

[@TheLambertLover]

Finally a Marc fan admitting that he was not being fully himself. All this bull about him sounding naturally like Freddie. If that was true, then you wouldn't be saying what you're saying.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Marc tweaks it a bit, by adding a bit of an accent, and singing in certain ways sometimes. But there are other cases where he doesn't sound like Freddie at all. So yeah, it's not a constant, it really depends on the song he's singing.

[@maryrauschenberger1537]

Shaun Stackhouse : al a circus freak a disgrace to Freddie’s memory

[@laurenmariehutton]

Adam Is A Definitely A Better Fit For Queen. He Suits The Catalog More Definitely. Marc Does Have A Very Interesting Unique Voice As Well. Just Love Adam More. I Think Adam's Voice Is Stronger, Love His Voice More And I Think He's More Talented. Adam Can Sing Anything. I Hope I Didn't Cause Any Hate. I Apologize If I Did.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

All good! 🤗

[@dandelionfluff_]

I generally hate these direct comparison videos. Music appreciation is often so subjective and comes down to personal preference. Every singer brings something different to the table. Queen and Adam do often delve into some deeper cuts to mix it up. It's an older one but this performance of I Was Born To Love You kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2exhqVpaZtkmMk is still one of my favourites of theirs.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

That's a great one!

[@dandelionfluff_]

@@papabearM3 Cool. I guess QAL have to cater to the hits for the most part and try and squeeze in as much as they can. I enjoyed the concerts I went to last summer. In The Lap Of The Gods is one of my favourites of the whole catalogue. Well and 39, actually, which I love Brian singing. Thanks for the offer but the suggestions will do. I'm pretty good at hunting stuff up on the internet and KZbin.

[@marilon]

@@papabearM3 QAL sings all the songs in full during their concerts. What are you talking about? You are always making things up.

[@ThatllShowEm]

Marielle Linthorst They have played abridged versions of songs, and they use the Bohemian Rhapsody music video for the "operatic section", so they aren't playing the whole song live. Some people will prefer it if they play the whole song, while others may appreciate that they did a medley of sorts.

[@marilon]

@@ThatllShowEm I've been to five different QAL concerts in the past eight years and they very rarely do a medley. I think I heard one.

[@chrispavlich9656]

People want a sound alike. Adam is Adam not a Freddie Mercury wanna be.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Babooshka00 Queen picked who they wanted. Case closed.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Babooshka00 And yet he’s been singing with them for 8 years. Go figure.

[@Jemoja77]

I like your reactions, especially to Adam Lambert (huge fan here). The thing I don't like about this particular compilation is that many of Martel's performances are recorded in the studio, not live on stage. He's a good singer, but I would not be inspired to go to a Queen + Martel concert. His showmanship just isn't in the same league as Adam's. I drove 5 hours from my home in WA to Vancouver, BC to see Queen + Adam Lambert last year, my first rock concert in 40 years and was blown away. The other thing is, Brian and Roger love him. Rock n' roll is about the musicians on stage making incredible music and loving to make it, live, for a room full of people... or stadium full.

[@damianzagrodowy6076]

Freddie' mother- Mrs Bulsara thanked Marc for honouring her son. She didn't say anything like this to Lambert.

[@Jemoja77]

@@damianzagrodowy6076 I'm glad she spoke about Marc Martel. I believe she is a class act and loved her son unequivocally. My opinion is still the same about this video and the two singers.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Do we know if Freddie's mother has ever met Adam? Look, she's probably coming from the point where when she closes her eyes, she essentially hears her son. And what mother wouldn't like that? But Adam, Paul Rodgers or even Jim Bob Sue would be honoring Freddie's legacy if they were performing with Queen to the best of their ability, and taking the songs to generations of new fans. That's just a fact

[@Ladygrande7]

The thing is that Adam looks up to Freddie and sings his songs but doesn’t desire to sound like him and wants to sound like his own person. And Marc wants to go for that Freddie edge.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Marc doesn't have to go for an edge, he sounds a lot like him even on his own material. Not exactly, but pretty darn close.

[@anka6356]

@@ShaunStackhouse Marc is an impersonator, Adam is superior vocally, objectively and technically, than Freddie himself and that was stated by Brian May himself. Point blank period.

[@babooshka7601]

@@anka6356 Marc already sounded like Freddie when he was singing in his own band Downhere. How is that the same as an impersonator? Please explain!!!!!

[@lindakuligowski6247]

It comes very easy to Adam he doesn’t force the vocals. Marc seems to be forcing his voice especially in who wants to live forever and Another one bites the dust.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I think a lot of that is because even though Marc can naturally sound similar to Freddie at some times, he doesn't always, so he's probably having to physically alter the way he might normally sing the song. Adam on the other hand sings the songs like himself.

[@helgar791]

Adam has better range, better control, a prettier timbre, more power, better breath control, a better and more consistent vibrato and has a better and far more exciting stage presence. Enough with the comparisons. There is none.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

It's all really a matter of opinion. I think the people who choose Marc over Adam has nothing to do with anything you said, most of which I agree with BTW, because Marc sounds similar to Freddie. That's it. People overlook everything you just said, because for an hour or so, it's almost like hearing Freddie again, and that's really attractive to the people who weren't really of concert age before he sadly passed away.

[@helgar791]

@@ShaunStackhouse Of course I understand this. I'm an old timer. Back in the day I was a really big Jimi Hendrix fan. I saw him 4 times, not including Woodstock which I went to but saw no one. After his death the last thing I wanted to see or hear was someone that looked and sounded like Jimi. That was because no one could hold my disbelief long enough before it collapsed into disbelief. It would also look silly and a bit freakish. Why people would want someone that sounded and/or looked like Freddie singing for Queen mystifies me, and anyone that vilifies Adam because he doesn't is puzzling. Do they want Queen to become a mockery?

[@babooshka7601]

@@ShaunStackhouse You are wrong. We don't overlook anything. I say this as a Queen fan who has seen them live 5 times (with Freddie of course), but Marc and his band is not inferior to them.

[@babooshka7601]

@@helgar791 QAL is a mockery dear. They only play the same old songs night after night.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

It's all subjective. Some people love a band until say, a bass player leaves, and then they're done. It comes down to chemistry, because changing even one member alters the entire paradigm inside the band.

[@misteetee]

Oh my gosh! Adam all the way!!

[@ShyAnn291]

I know people think Marc should be singing with Queen, but I think because he sounds like Freddy is why he’s not with Queen because that would almost feel like someone replacing Freddy. I don’t know if that really makes sense or not. But Marc is very good.

[@lorieheller6367]

If you want to listen to Queen music sung like Freddie, why wouldn't you just listen to Queen with Freddie singing rather than Marc Martel? Why listen to a impersonator? When I want to listen to Elvis, I listen/watch Elvis, not an impersonator. When I listen to QAL, I'm not looking for them to sound like Freddie is the lead. I want the Queen music and Adam performing like himself.

[@ThatllShowEm]

Lorie Heller , since you asked... I DO listen to Queen with Freddie! But Freddie can't perform with Roger and Brian live anymore, and I like to go see music performed live when I can. QAL is the only option if you want to see Roger and Brian play live, but it isn't the only way to hear this music played live. I was looking forward to WWRY before the virus hit, and having seen Marc's tribute show, he and his band are amazing at replicating that "classic Queen" sound. It's a different experience than just sitting alone at home listening, compared to being around friends and a thousand other fans of this music who are all enjoying it together.

[@Longshipselkies]

For me Adam outsings and out performs... Marc Martel every time .

[@laurenklein9267]

I think they both have great voices but love how Marc is humble. Also loved Down Here!

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Marc is amazing, 💯 facts!

[@TheLambertLover]

Adam is super humble. I think the opposite, that Marc just seems to be milking his imitation skills.

[@TheLambertLover]

​@@papabearM3 In demand as a tribute artist of someone he didn't know of 10 years ago. Correct me if I'm wrong but his last non-cover solo EP was from 2014 and didn't chart on itunes or Billboard in any country and I don't think he did a world-wide solo world tour of it. Not satisfied with just being in QEX, he forms his own Queen tribute band after tickets had already been sold for an upcoming tour, forcing Roger to scramble to find a replacement. He makes tons of videos of Queen covers from his home studio including "How to sing like Freddie Mercury" His last EP was a Queen COVERS album where he had to fund it via kickstarter, and less than 600 people pledged. Other than Christmas carols, which are also covers, he's pretty much been making his living as Queen tribute artist since he started with QEX in 2012. If this is not milking, I don't know what is. A humble performer is someone who, despite hundreds of shows and getting RAVE reviews, still admits at every show that he is not Freddie, but a huge fan of his (unlike Marc who didn't know who he was), ands says that there will only be one rock god, Freddie Mercury, and is honored to be up there singing with legends like Brian and Roger. He asks the audience if they can all celebrate Freddie and Queen together because he is a fan too. He really doesn't have to do this because he's been getting RAVE reviews, but he does so anyway. The audience sure seems to appreciate it as is it constantly mentioned on the mostly positive comments on Queen's Facebook. Brian, who has actually worked with Adam for 10 years now said ""Adam is beautifully confident, but he’s never arrogant. He’s always respectful."

[@lorieheller6367]

@@papabearM3Performing is extremely shorts and nothing else isn't tacky? How many tight outfits did Freddie wear that left little to the imagination? I remember one white outfit Freddie worn that made him look like a rooster with the flaps at the bottom of the pant legs and sleeves. Lets be realistic, both Freddie and Adam are having fun and loved performing.

[@maryrauschenberger1537]

M3 m3 m3 : no respect for Freddie, just money signs in their eyes 👀

[@aquatofana8920]

Disclaimer : I love adam lambert. Now with that out of the way i just have to say was it really necessary to make this kind of vs. Videos? These videos do nothing but create fights between fans & in the process they just verbally abuse the singers/ performers they Don't like. Singers are people first. They so Don't need to be called names by people whom they never did anything to. What is the point even? Follow the one u like , Don't follow the one u Don't like. Is it that hard?!?!

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I get what you're saying, and agree for the most part. I love both singers for different reasons, and think they do amazing things with Queens catalog.

[@aquatofana8920]

Yes that's what i'm saying. Enjoy either one or both that's anyones personal choice.and it can be done Without shouting abuse.

[@ThatllShowEm]

Disclaimer: Marc fan here. Agreed on all other counts, ABFF. These "vs" videos just stir up passionate fan wars where there shouldn't be them. The clips that the fans select still have an underlying objective, whether it be throwing in the performances with technical issues or so forth. (Sorry, I'm still sore that that KZbin account used the WWTLF clip for Marc that I suggested, but managed to find the worst performance of AOBTD instead of the other number of videos I linked.) Yes, both Marc and Adam have a connection with Queen, but that doesn't automatically mean that they are suited and interchangeable for the same roles. I wouldn't want to see Adam performing a Queen tribute show without Roger Taylor and Brian May. And while Marc in a tribute band isn't to the production scale of Q+AL, they are able to replicate that "classic Queen" sound... without RT and BM having to be on the same stage. Other than that Queen connection, though, Marc and Adam are completely different sounding vocalists with different musical preferences and styles. I tend to like the musicians who can rock piano. But the world is big enough for everyone to have their own preferences.

[@TheLambertLover]

@@ThatllShowEm Spike was playing the piano since '84. So did you lose interest in Freddie after that? And as a Marc fan, could you please tell your fellow fans to stop trolling Adam Lambert solo videos starting from 10 years ago? They are threatening, hateful comments. Adam fans are not trolling Marc videos.

[@ThatllShowEm]

@@TheLambertLover I don't think anyone has a big enough megaphone to stop public opinions in KZbin comments. Hopefully you know who is running the channel with the offending comments and can pressure them for blocks? But seriously, I'm staying busy enough just keeping up with new people who are discovering Marc and their first question on Marc's videos are almost always "why isn't this guy touring with Queen?!" I don't think that ANYONE means it as an insult to Adam, just that they're not Brian or Roger and don't understand their decision. They hear a potential for the band to record new music that might sound like Queen did with Freddie, without putting the pieces together that it's not even that simple of an idea.

[@mtm8603]

the thing is marc martel pays a tribute to queen,because his voice dosn't sound anything to freddie's voice. He have the ability to sound very freddie's and it's fantastic.And Adam use his own voice,his original .that's my opinion.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I agree. That's why Brian and Roger recruited Marc for the official Queen tribute band years back. For me, if I close my eyes and listen to Marc, especially on certain songs, it's like Freddie. Roger said something similar as well. It's almost uncanny.

[@sasha07775]

Adam can effortlessly produce the sounds that Marc struggles to reach. Adam’s vocals are much more pleasing to the ear.

[@mapleleaf9691]

Not a fair comparison since half the times Marc is in his studio while Adam is singing live. Don't like how Marc tries too hard to sound like Freddie and fails, especially on high notes. Besides, he is such a boring performer, doesn't have enough charisma or stage presence. Adam has it all and his vocal prowess is unmatched. Since this video is named a vocal battle, here is a link to a professional vocal coach reaction to both Marc and Adam (she loves Marc a lot): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJjYe2uvgLF1b8U

[@ShaunStackhouse]

True

[@jakotaki8219]

You haven't seen Marc' s concerts, have you? It is Lambert who is extremely boring. He stands on heels and sings and sometimes he lays on a piano (the only thing he can do with an instrument). On the other hand Marc sings, plays the piano, the guitar, dances, runs and he isn't boring at all, he is fantastic on a stage.

[@mapleleaf9691]

@@jakotaki8219 I watched quite a few videos of his performances and got a good idea. Not interested in a tribute band fronted by a voice imitator while the original band is still touring. Went to see QAL last summer, unforgettable experience.

[@stuartbuck]

No stage presence? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6LIdolvjrGcsMU

[@jakotaki8219]

@@mapleleaf9691 The original band? What band are you talking about? Certainly not about half-Queen. Does Lambert sing original songs of Queen? He changes them in every possible way. If you like such not too good karaoke shows that's up to you. De gustibus non est disputandum.

[@joannemagee1363]

George Michael would’ve been GREAT. But his problems would not have let him do it. Try GM at the Tribute Concert doing Somebody to Love. Makes me cry.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

That was the most touching performance of the entire show for me. I love it to this day.

[@TheLambertLover]

Not convinced George could sing the whole catalog. He lowered the key of Somebody to Love and claims it was the hardest song he's ever sung. Adam does it in the original key in a two hour show, on back-to-back nights, several times a week. Are there videos of him singing something like Stone Cold Crazy, Tie Your Mother Down, and I Want it All? Even Marc doesn't sing Stone Cold Crazy. In QEX they had the drummer sing it.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

You could be right, but unfortunately we will never truly know. All I know is that George was a very accomplished vocalist, but not everyone is suited to sing Freddie night after night.

[@joannemagee1363]

George had so much riding on that performance , his lover had just been diagnosed hiv+ , he was asked to perform one of his favorite songs in front of a huge crowd. This performance was for Freddie who he loved and admired, Anselmo who he knew he was losing and to do tribute to the beautiful gift of George’s voice and the amazing song Brian asked him to sing. Watch the rehearsal where seal and sting are Rockin out watching george do his bit for his guys. Amazing.

[@rubyjanewalkr2290]

Nothing against Martel. I started to appreciate Lambert after watching a live show and liked him more after “Show Must Go On” documentary. I wasn’t aware of the rivalry till recently. But I find Martel’s fans move to petition for Adam to be fired and replace by Martel highly offensive. It’s one thing for people like yourself who respectfully asked for one show or collaboration with Martel. That’s respectable, but to insult the present singer and ask that he be replaced when he’s clearly doing a good job (and got along with Brian and Roger) is low and turns me off. Clearly they must have pissed Brian and Roger off as well. Roger was pretty brutal on his comments on that documentary. When I found those petitions I understood why he said those things. Martel’s rude fans must have truly annoyed them Unfortunately those a**hole fans would be the reason why Roger and Brian won’t likely give in. Queen clearly loves Adam and are protective. It’s not Martel’s fault but perhaps he should have asked those idiots to stop and also pull down those petitions out of respect to his fellow artist and also avoid earning the ire of Queen. They should have just asked for a tour stint with Martel without dissing Lambert. Now he damage is done.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I agree, and I definitely don't blame Marc. Marc has said that he couldn't be happier doing what he does, and isn't interested in replacing Adam. The rivalry is definitely between a portion of the fans, which is sad. As we've seen in recent years, even a long-term fandom of something in pop culture can turn toxic, and I think that's what's at least partially responsible here as well.

[@rubyjanewalkr2290]

It’s truly sad Marc doesn’t seem to have a PR person to help handle fans or disassociate him from fans’ toxic behavior. Pretty sure Lambert does- so perhaps his fans might be equally toxic but I haven’t seen his fandom come together to try pull something that bad. Mostly see some individuals trolling but nothing on coming together to put someone down publicly in the some twisted show of support. Just a thought if a fandom targets someone best ensure that someone is not likable enough to turn neutrals to support the other guy. I like Lambert’s covers but not his solo work (EDM is not something I enjoy) but seeing the uncalled for flack he gets. I now want to support him.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Before you totally write of Adam's solo work, I highly recommend checking out his 2020 album Velvet. It has a very old school feel to it with an updated touch. He released several videos for it right around the time the pandemic hit.

[@rubyjanewalkr2290]

Plan to. Any suggestions? The last song that really wowed me was Dusk till Dawn by Zayn and Sia (it was not highly promoted but I’m not the only one wowed it seemed- as it has over a billion views on you tube and streams in Spotify... ). if he doesn’t have anything like that I guess Ballads are a safe bet. Because Adam has such a beautiful tone and control and love his take on Believe by Cher (beautiful and the emotions on point)

[@LeighMicheletti]

@@rubyjanewalkr2290 Here is the link for live sessions for some of the songs on Velvet. kzbin.info/aero/PLuuNtD-xmhd20Eepzc9HOjL0dFyi2Qk_G I love the whole album personally but really enjoy the live version just because that is where I feel Adam's voice shines. Recorded songs Superpower which has great retro beat kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3Yo6ibapadnLM Roses ft Nile Rodger is another great one kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2LdoJmJqdt-frs

[@2039marl]

Martel is excellent at what he does - an imitation of FM - but prefer the original along with new interpretations - thanks for your take, Shaun -

[@ShaunStackhouse]

My pleasure!

[@2039marl]

@@papabearM3 A distinction without a difference -

[@2039marl]

@@papabearM3 He's famous for sounding like FM - nothing else -

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Yeah, actually he was was getting pretty popular with his band Downhere before he got the call from Queen. He's a legit musician with his own body of work, that just happens to sing Queen songs, like Adam.

[@2039marl]

There are reasons May and Taylor didn't take him on tour - one, because they felt it would be disrespectful to have an imitation FM - MM is good at what he does, such as patching missing segments in the movie - and have nothing against him, - but prefer the real thing to a "soundalike" -

[@lindavis2694]

Not to knock Marc, but it sounds like he strains too much at times. Adam has much better flow and control over his voice. I definitely prefer Adam, and yes I am a fan, but to me nobody can quite do the entire catalogue as flawlessly as he can with that amount of control in each song. That's just my opinion, but thanks for the video, you were respectful to both of them. ✌️

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I think there are two camps that are split. One wants the traditional sound, or something fairly close, and the other wants a showman with one of the greatest voices out there. Queen made a good choice, I think they're fantastic.

[@lindavis2694]

@@ShaunStackhouse I agree with you. Everyone wants something different and you can't please everyone. Marc has his audience, Adam has his audience. Queen definitely made the right choice, Adam is fantastic at what he does, solo or with them. Thanks for the sweet reply and I love your channel, been binging it today.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Wow, that's amazing to hear Linsey, thank you for your support! I hope you enjoy the other content. :)

[@lindavis2694]

@@ShaunStackhouse I definitely am! Keep it up, it's so enjoyable. Btw check out Adam's feel something, I think you might enjoy that one, hits everyone in the heart. Looking forward to binging some more. ✌️

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I'll definitely check that out!

[@sunsky2279]

I don't know why you say "they are on point on this song." kind of thing that much. IMO, Marc is definitely straining a lot on almost all those high notes and so out of tune in the AOBTD. It just sound really awkward to my f**king ears. Marc imitated (and ain't that well) while Adam recreated and had his own quirks and twists. I definitely prefer Adam's performances.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Agree to disagree.

[@sunsky2279]

@@ShaunStackhouse I don't care... I don't need you to agree... Just tell me why though. You can't hear the details or just say it for more subs?

[@sunsky2279]

@@ShaunStackhouse Anyway, now I subscribed. I found out I really like and enjoy your channel. Keep it up man.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I don't understand what you mean. I don't lie for subs. I like Martel and Lambert, I think they're both amazing. Any long term sub knows that.

[@sunsky2279]

​@@ShaunStackhouse Good to know that, I just saw too many youtubers lie for subs, and I just loathe that. And to explain what I mean, I heard some of Marc's studio version of Queen's songs, some of them sounds pretty good, but when it comes to the live version just like in the video, he made so many obvious mistakes and strained a lot especially on those high notes, even lost the rhythm on some tune. Left alone the personal taste stuff, and just from a vocal ability, stage presence and technique perspective, Adam just annihilated him. I just think Adam deserves more credit. No offends if any I apologize.

[@Mr._.Mystic]

I feel like the picked Marc's worst performances...

[@ShaunStackhouse]

There is usually a slant one way or another when someone makes a video like this, but in the case of both Marc and Adam, you will have to try extremely hard to find a video of them not sounding pretty damn good.

[@p.p3152]

Definitely, Marc’s much better then what the video shows

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I agree, it's a bit slanted, and it didn't have to be. Marc and Adam are both amazing singers.

[@Виктория-д3х4ж]

Адам сэкси💝💝💝💖💖💖💖

[@emelianemone777]

WHERE IS YR REACTION TO MARC'S ONE TAKE OF WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER?! can't wait! ;) edit: both are excellent singers; distinctly & very differently talented, but both are talented. while i will always enjoy marc's renditions more so (can't help it, just a personal bias), i can admit adam sings the crap outta some of these songs with a smoothness that still has power behind it. hats off to both!

[@lorieheller6367]

Marc seems to do a better job when recording in a studio, then he does live. Lots of time he sounds like he is straining his voice. When he does a concert singing Queen songs, how many songs does he sing in one night?

[@lorieheller6367]

If you research this, you will find that Marc states that it wasn't done in one take. No one beats Adam at singing this song.

[@emelianemone777]

Lorie Heller freddie does. PS: this isn't about who's "better", because that would be foolish with such a subjective measurement to go by. i enjoy freddie, adam & marc's renditions, tbh.

[@ThatllShowEm]

@@lorieheller6367 At least 22, but could be more. It's a two hour show, and Marc sings lead on every song. There are a few videos of full concerts that were uploaded over this past year when everyone was kept from touring.

[@marcfan1822]

I never liked this comparison. At least 2 of the clips of Marc were performances with audio equipment issues including not being able to hear himself in his headphones. There are so many better, later Martel performances including on stage. Like your reactions though Shaun.

[@ThatllShowEm]

Yeah, there are so many better live performances of those songs. Of all the ones to pick for the original video... really?

[@ShaunStackhouse]

That's absolutely true

[@ThatllShowEm]

@AKOM 20 I did... and they still used that one. (Because I suggested the newer performance of WWTLF and they reuploaded it... but still left AOBTD in.)

[@michaelromano1153]

Both phenomenal vocalist but got to be honest I prefer the more traditional take on the music!

[@karinaflores28]

Love Adam !!!!! Marc is a good imitator. That's it.

[@nancyholub7554]

There are already oodles and oodles of Adam Lambert vs Marc Martel comparisons already on KZbin. Why encourage the Marc Martel trolls who are already trashing Adam whenever any Queen and Adam Lambert video turns up? Adam was chosen by Queen, and Marc's fan are jealous for him....but why punish Adam? Marc's fans even insult Brian and Roger for chosing Adam over Marc.! Just awful manners! Shaun, I am really disappointed that you'd even bring up this subject matter on your site.....it's very "commercial" of you to encourage this stupid "feud".

[@ShaunStackhouse]

Everyone's a critic, Nancy. But I'll be sure to share this post on next Sundays show.

[@rgac24]

I think Marc is better choice. For one you can tell the audio and stage equipment is better than what marc has. I think to get a better challenge would be for them to be on stage together.

[@ShaunStackhouse]

I'd love for them to share the stage for a show.

[@rgac24]

@AKOM 20 I still perfer Marc Martel. But would love to see Marc and Adam perform together and maybe a challenge contest. I think would very fun.

[@dandelionfluff_]

They would harmonize wonderfully! Actually Tyler Warren, who does back up percussion and back up vocals for Queen (he was also a Queen Extravaganza member) also does pretty good Freddie covers. (Not to throw another wrench in the works or anything)

[@dandelionfluff_]

@@papabearM3 I have, love it. I loved his Thank God it's Christmas cover, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpS2iHyAZ7CWkJI