Freddie Mercury - I Can Hear Music [Real Voice]

[@catherinebuckland7161]

It's now Oct 2023 still love Freddie & Queen

[@bucho448]

Great song, great energy!

[@philiphynes8652]

Beautifully sung. Apparently Freddie was asked to record this to test a company's equipment and he did so on the agreement that Queen could use the recording studio during downtime, helping Queen get another essential step up the ladder.

[@avengingangel6319]

I really loved that man 😢. He is missed so much

[@malbarnes6988]

Awesome 😊

[@catherinebuckland7161]

It is now Oct 2021 Love Freddie Mercury

[@catherinebuckland7161]

I love this, how beautiful is Freddie's voice

[@juslookin3]

No, not originally done by the Beach Boys, but by one of Spector's groups.

[@nexus55]

@XWKO THIS IS FREDDIE! Larry Lurex was the artist name used for a musical project by Trident Studios’ house engineer Robin Geoffrey Cable, in 1972. Cable enlisted singer Freddie Mercury from the band Queen to perform lead vocals on these tracks. (Queen were recording their debut album in Trident Studios at the time.) Mercury in turn suggested bringing his band-mates Roger Taylor and Brian May to add percussion, guitar and backing vocals to the recordings.

[@Motown-1966]

nexus55 Yup...These were test release as the equipment used was new apparently ✌🏾

[@grubbinator]

I was at the Rock n Roll HOF and bought a CD called Queen in Nuge. This was on it along with Goin Back and a couple songs from Smile. It got stolen when my house got broken into. Wish I could find it again.

[@tigranvosk]

So young and fresh

[@Motown-1966]

tigranvosk 😂 This phrase is so ageist 😣...as opposed to old and sour 🤣

[@theledebb]

What I love about this one is that Freddie was influenced by the Beach Boys, he's clearly covering their version; not the original by The Ronetter/Spector.

[@j.c7719]

The original was produced by Jeff Barry not Phil Spector, Spector wrote the song with Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry. Spector recorded a version accompanying himself on piano and singing ‘I Can Hear Music’ as it was written and it is without a doubt the best version of that song. Freddie, quite frankly, could never. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZK7coOgZqh3npo

[@TonyPizzaro]

people tend to forget that freddie's voice was a lot softer then, this is definitely him.

[@JsRf13]

I'm sorry, but who else in the pop music industry had the lightning vibrato that Freddie had? how can anyone possibly confuse this voice with another? this is Freddie, to a fucking tee.

[@jersy2007]

el mejor Freddie

[@susaneuliano7692]

Loved the Beach Boys,but My Freddie makes me hear music right to my heart and soul as only he could. Thank you for this video.

[@johnbetteley]

Freddie was so versatile,with an unmatched vocal range...and Brian,s guitar work at the end is brilliant...

[@johnbetteley]

Great stuff from Queen...wonderful guitar work,yet again, from Brian

[@freddiemercury4evr]

Love this!! : )

[@TheBellTolls1992]

I wonder if 'Funny How Love Is' has been made the same way, by pitching it up... That one is sung amazingly high too, and to this day it astounded me he could pull that off, now it leaves me wondering...

[@Motown-1966]

TheBellTolls1992...It doesn't sound like it but does retain this style/sound. IDK...maybevthe speed of the music was recorded ast a faster pace and THEN he'd laid the vocals down?

[@konstantinmulki]

I think it’s a different singing technique which allowed him to sing it this pitch, much more head and mixed voice, you can hear it when he sings “whenever you touch me” it’s very soft and not chesty

[@mspickleh]

you can hear he's smiling :)

[@kiahmadison8541]

I heard the other version before this. This version is WAY better.

[@Dunes]

Grrreat classic man! Now that is what I call vintage freddie mercury.

[@Osiris12345]

It is a real voice. It's just sped up a little. A lot of artists do that.

[@octaqueen]

por favor que gran alegria conbinada con tristeza al escuchar esta bonita cancion tengo poco de conocerla viva la Reina viva mi amor Freddie ................................

[@silviaesilvia]

This is the sound of heaven ❤

[@FreddieMerkury]

mercury is a best voice ever , best musican ever , best man ever!!!!!!! Freddie live forever

[@jeffyoung9341]

Queen -In Nuce Freddie under the name Larry Lurex. Also some Smile songs.

[@Mozart1220]

@Queenrock990 Right you are.

[@nicolasnsi4989]

So 60's but still so Freddie, nothing to compares with!!!

[@JIHOSOCR]

Yes, this is freddie mercury. I first heard this on the radio in Los Angeles when they were interviewing freddy during the "news of the world" tour. Thanks for posting it. I long ago lost my copy.

[@xpeace77]

@nasproperties22 If you only had ears ...sorry for you :-) sweet sweet music

[@colderbeer]

Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys sang this song the best. His voice was more sincere and had a more sentimental quality. Mercury's voice had more range and was better but for this particular song, the Beach Boys' version touches your heart more...

[@Motown-1966]

colderbeer As it should...this was a test cover for Trident Studio as they'd acquired new equipment and used these songs as test releases.

[@Kamyu03]

There are two version of the Queen's recording with two different pitches. This is the best i think. And the best version of this song, simply excellent.

[@ClauCasas]

oh my!!! everytime i hear this song i picture freddie going up to heaven and singing.... I CAN HEAR MUSIC!! III CAAAN HEAR MUUUUUSIICCC..!!

[@Motown-1966]

Clau Casas...Ironically Phoebe said as the end was near, all Freddie could say that he'd heard music in his head all of the time. Sadly, he wasn't able to get it down to paper as he didn't really read musical notes. He played mainly by ear despite having completed level IV piano training. It's a shame Brian or Deacy wasn't around his home more towards the end...they've could've gotten them written down for him.

[@valeriebarcenas5566]

@@Motown-1966 thanks for the info!

[@natymihaela4007]

I love all of the songs . Freddie you are the one and only and a real legend 😢

[@NonoHR]

@XWKO Yes you are right is so Freddie

[@NlHILIST]

The lead guitar exit from 2:25 to end - not for any one culture at any one time, but for all mankind and for all eternity ... the magic falling stardust left by a music legend that will never die.

[@28mark]

great immatation of Spector's Wall of Sound!!!

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

This was the first time I ever heard the song and I've loved it ever since!

[@explorewithsky2906]

This is the music video of Liar By queen

[@gsmmax1]

I'm pretty sure this was recorded before Queen.

[@Motown-1966]

Dr. Greg Malakoff This particular cover version by Freddie, Brian, & Roger was recorded simultaneously while they were recording their debut album. This song and the B side "I'm Goin' Back" were both test covers as Trident Studios had new equipment they were testing. Of course the singles were released under the made-up Larry Lurex with them talking the piss at Glam Rocker Gary Glitter ✌🏾

[@TheCapalex]

Freddy, it's him. And he is the best.

[@Kamyu03]

This is a Queen's cover. There are two version of the cover of this song by Queen, both of 'em with Freddie on the vocals. It's from the time when they were recording their first album at Trident, they also made another cover of I'm going back. Don't be stupid, this is a Queen cover, and i think it's better than the original version.

[@Motown-1966]

Kamyu03 Yes...they were doing test release because the equipment used in that particular studio was new ✌🏾

[@AARS-TV]

@macporteiro Thank you. Yes, I remember about Was That I made the change in music was about 0.5. And on show must go on perhaps Had a slight change in pitch, but I don't think much about it

[@AARS-TV]

Yes. This is the voice of Freddie Mercury

[@Yo1969Yo]

Freddie's voice was not sped up. Like Roger Taylor once said, "Freddie could hit all registers". High, Middle, Low. Listen to Queen's song 'Don't Try So Hard'. It was recorded near the end of Freddie's life.

[@Motown-1966]

Yo1969Yo Stone Cold Crazy is another example of Freddie's abilities to sing fast ✌🏾

[@JsRf13]

I believe it was. he definitely could hit those registers, but this is more about the timbre of his voice. I've always felt this to be the truer of the two recordings, and it also isn't the first time they've sped his voice up in early recordings (Fairy Feller's Master Stroke chorus, for example)

[@josefinamarcos4724]

Good music

[@sakuragi0629]

It is more similar to his original voice than the original version to which we used to listen

[@OhYouMeanMe1]

Of course it's Freddie!

[@mspickleh]

For any real queen fan, they will be able to hear Freddie's voice. I did

[@Nonskiller]

Its interresting Freddie Mercury has alot of voices :o

[@ThisIsKuroCat]

@fonzhom yeah, this is Mercury. Very young ;)

[@Peaceful_Rayne]

@fonzhom If you don't recognize Freddie's voice... You're doomed!

[@jadoz]

@resilvina Yes of course as I said earlier it doesnt change a GLIMPSE of his AWESOME talent. I just tried to PITCH DOWN the show must go on and it revealed to be more natural and closer to the voice he had at THAT period ( i'm going slightly mad ... etc) Try the experience ! And try to sing it :)

[@MoonlightNothing]

Sweet song!

[@georginahawcroft8044]

This is better by Freddie than by the beach boys. Even then his voice was amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ghostbeats6480]

Yea right

[@ghostbeats6480]

He dosent touch carls voice

[@XxXxTwofirstnames69420xXxXx]

@@ghostbeats6480that’s right. He doesn’t touch it. He kicks it out of the fucking stratosphere.

[@colderbeer]

Listen to Carl Wilson sing this classic, and immediately after listen to Mercury's version. Freddie seems to rush through the song as if he knows he's late for a flight and the taxi outside has been waiting 20 minutes. Lost in this version is the killer harmony the Beach Boys are famous for, and the background music here sounds very computerized. It's nice...but it's still the "Broadway Musical" version of a song that the Beach Boys will ALWAYS own....

[@Patrity92]

C'mon!!! Of course it's Freddie Mercury. His voice is his voice. No voice can be like his.

[@DestinyScotties]

@XWKO ANYBODY who KNOWS Freddie's voice (like I do! Seen them in concert back in the day. When Queen toured the N/NJ/PA area, I'd go seem them Friday, Saturday and Sunday nites!! Anyway, Freddie has that slight **Lisp**in his voice that you can hear at the start and finish of certain notes- IT'S Freddie. It's those big teefers! Song is just a bit fast like "Seven Seas of Rhye" HE's THE BEST! DestinyMe Queen Freak for over 30 years!!

[@verolibulsara2183]

I always love you Freddie...when I listen to this ,reminds me the old times when I was so young 16 years old ...so in love with you dreaming to met you my DarlingFreddie

[@Ram44]

@jameschar24 I'm a die-hard Beach Boys and Queen fan. This is definitely Freddie. But I have to give this one to Carl, he was better on this song. This is such a cool taste of Queen in their earliest days even if not technically Queen.

[@main199]

I love all the different versions of this song, The Ronnetes, The Beach Boys, Kathy Tricolli, The Beach Boys version is the best though.

[@AceAlive2]

there's no mistaking this is freddie. his voice always sounded like he was smiling while singing.

[@28mark]

I'm a huge Beach Boys fan, but I have to admit this version has a great sound to it. It has a Spector wall of sound,(big fan of also) that even Spector himself I feel didn't capture in the Ronetts version.

[@Machia52612]

Spector co-wrote it. The Beach Boys version is best. Carl Wilson’s voice is incredible.

[@JohnCoutts-sm4rb]

This is the beach boys

[@macporteiro]

Nice catch!!! Maybe 0,5 tone less yet or not? Thought this is very similar to what we get on Queen II. I suspect Show must go on is also high-pitched. What's your opinion? Great post, thanks!!

[@pattydella4]

I think they put to much reverb on Freddie's voice....his voice is so pure and naturally sweet...it would have been better without all of that effect. I still really like it, though.

[@JDLamps1]

Freddie used the name Larry Lurex to make fun of the Barry Glitter band. Lurex is a shiny metallic yarn.

[@louisepettit9400]

Agreed, except the singer’s name was GARY Glitter😊. The choice of Larry Lurex is typical of Freddie’s sense of humor...gotta love him❤️!!

[@RankielGuitar]

@jameschar24 I agree they have a similar voice but this is obviously freddie

[@RankielGuitar]

sounds like carl wilson but a real queen fan knows this is Freddy

[@recetitasdelore3416]

love this song

[@superkenalmighty]

@Templar2112 Not really. Both bands have great, otherworldly harmonies. But it is Freddie.

[@simonecaleffi]

Freddie.. 100%

[@emilysimpson5627]

I didn't know I needed this slowed down version until now

[@Mozart1220]

It's from their earliest recording sessions. I think Mercury called himself "Larry Lurid" on the studio tape box.

[@Jovius2k]

I officially envy you. :) Awesome

[@telecasterchick]

It is definitely Freddie Mercury and Brian May on Guitar. I had that single, plus it is well documented. If you listed to them back to back, they are different..... and even if you thought it was not Freddie, how could you miss Brian May's signature guitar playing????

[@kerriesanders9341]

So true

[@resilvina]

@jadoz How do you know that The Show Must Go On is high-pitched? I was always amazed at how perfectly he sang it, considering that he was almost dying,so I would be a bit disappointed if I knew that it is not completely "real". Anyway, high-pitched or not, he is and will always be THE VOICE

[@DJDennyRay]

If you slow it down by 10% it is EXACTLY Freddie! (And kind of shocking just HOW Freddie)

[@ЕкатеринаГуща]

DJDennyRay of course! Because it’s Freddie! :)

[@Coppertunes]

Nah Nah, The Ronettes were the originals with this tune, three years before The Beach Boys covered it.

[@Templar2112]

@nasproperties22 Holy Crap! Are you kidding?! Queen (minus John Deacon) did do a cover of this song and the fact that you're confusing them with the Beach Boys is........scary. lol.

[@TheBim1987]

The reason Freddie's voice is high is because it's been vari-speeded up. This version isn't as bad as some versions I've heard which make Freddie sound like The Chipmunks.

[@Motown-1966]

Rockin' T.C. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...I've NEVER heard those versions b4 ✌🏾

[@resilvina]

@jadoz I prefer to believe that he was so AWESOME that he could sing it just as we hear it! Yesterday I was listening to it... goosebumps!! Anyway I'll try and pitch it down to see what it sounds like :)

[@nord1486]

I don't think there is footage of Queen singing I Can Hear Music. If there is, I'd like to see it

[@Motown-1966]

smith23...Sadly there isn't 😥

[@johndeagle4389]

Larry can sing

[@Gabi-enby]

The song with real tone is in the official release (in the FM Boxset). This isn't the real tone...

[@jimmymack5752]

This was a pre Queen studio facilities test prior to their first actual recordings. the name "Larry Lurex" was a parody/joke of a certain existing artist of that era called 'Gary Glitter'. This is definitely Queen.... No discussion is required ! 'I can Hear Music' was recorded originally by Dusty Springfield and 'I Can Hear Music' originally by The Beach Boys

[@Motown-1966]

Jimmy Mack...Apparently these were test released covers. They'd already finished their 1st LP but the studio got some new equipment and used these songs as test.

[@sprague49]

The original recording was by the Ronettes in 1966. Written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich

[@casualagent7250]

Errr....It was the Ronettes luvy

[@David44763]

If this is freddie- he did a great impersonation of Carl!!

I can hear 'Beach Boys'... [sound good]

[@dalanbronnenberg]

This is not Carl Wilson. None of the inflections are even close.

[@kraken138]

@FreddieMerkury Carl Wilson sings this much better, though. Carl is the most underrated voice in popular music.

[@121ramondo]

Scots What Hae! hey!!

[@MrsRodted]

I can hear Frreddie in this, but it's hard to catch, you have to be a real fan to pick it out.... I honestly don't really like it, which makes me sad because I think Freddie has one of the most amazing voices ever put to recording

[@Cumulus1989]

It's not Freddie Mercury ! It's Larry Lurex ! :D Some people are funny too much.... Freddie

[@jackieanimal]

whenhe was larry lurex

[@RazrHack]

Where did you get this audio?

[@jadoz]

@macporteiro You are completely right my friend. Show must go on is high-pitched. This is not Freddie's natural voice, especially a couple of weeks before his DEATH. It doesnt change a GLIMPSE of his genius, but it has to be mentionned, cause this song is completely IMPOSSIBLE to sing in the tone he used. He's still human my friends ! By the way in this song the reverb is extremely well studied, perfect work has been done in studio ... Very few people noticed this !

[@mspickleh]

yeah, totally. They totally put carl wilson singing on The Very Best of FREDDIE MERCURY. *sarcastic tone* That was most definitely a stupid comment -very much so- nice try though!!

[@BGShelby]

This is plum scary!!!!!!!!!!

[@Motown-1966]

Marine Vet 🤣🤣🤣🤣