How to Get Queens Coolest Vocal Trick

[@Goldfishclown]

Actually a technique introduced to Queen by Brian May, used most notably in the harmonies of the Killer Queen guitar solo. He says he nicked the idea from old time jazz bands like The Temperance Seven.

[@BobbyHuff]

Very Cool!

[@dougbruce1316]

Sweet used this in the early-mid 70s. Check the pre-chorus for Fox On The Run or in Lies In Your Eyes. The singers had different ranges, so those harmonies became their trademark, and they often did this with Andy Scott on top in the sky there. Its a cool technique!

[@BobbyHuff]

VERY good call! I love Fox on the Run. Same technique only slower.

[@CJJC]

There’s an earlier Queen example of the “bells” in March of the Black Queen

[@BobbyHuff]

Very cool ill check it out!

[@CJJC]

@@BobbyHuff it’s also a hell of a tune from two albums earlier than this. I recommend playing the version for the Deep Cuts compilation because on the Queen II album it segues into the next track and many sources, including the official Queen “lyric video” just stop it dead without resolving

[@TimE_5150]

Very cool stuff! Thanks Bob.

[@BobbyHuff]

Thanks Tim

[@Owl-qh2rh]

Indeed! A great technique and a timely reminder that Inspiration comes from many places! Sometimes that box helps.. sometimes it doesn't.. brill as always... THANKS DOC!!! Have a great week 🙏🕊️✨ PS nice to see he pushed them up on that deal!!! 😅

[@BobbyHuff]

Thanks Owl. Yeah they got over a billion!

[@Owl-qh2rh]

That is heartwarming!!! 😳 And many things besides lol ​@@BobbyHuff

[@jimp.7286]

Very cool trick and I've not seen anyone discuss this before. It's one of those things you hear but don't really think about in depth because of the overall impact. I could easily see this used in other genres too. Or with instruments? Hmm. 🤔. Another good one here. Cheers. 👍

[@MackAxyzz]

great stuff as always doctor robert...i know we are both huge fans of mutt lange and jeff lynne but roy thomas baker is also top tier for me also; especially background/harmony vocals...queen, journey and even his stuff with the cars is all very cool; thanks for sharing...blessings alwayzz

[@BobbyHuff]

Hey Mack. Absolutely!! I’ve studied all of them in depth!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Always excellent!!

[@BobbyHuff]

Thanks Michael!

[@JaviBello]

Great, BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOB!!!!! Thanks as always!!

[@BobbyHuff]

JAAAAAAAAAVVVVVVV!! Thanks man!

[@LorenFagen]

that trick is called "Bell Tones"...

[@BobbyHuff]

Very cool.

[@paulnagel8161]

Love it.

[@BobbyHuff]

Thanks Paul!

[@GudlaugurMusic]

Very cool

[@BobbyHuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@Synthetrix]

Roy Thomas Baker producing queen just like he did for The Cars

[@jukesjointOG]

“Hey Mr. Sandman? … Yes??” Another thing you could do, having done those harmonies, is to do a “fan pan” as opposed to hard Left & Right.

[@BobbyHuff]

Great idea..

[@MarcosGonzatto]

Nice

[@BobbyHuff]

Thanks

[@ME-xf2fs]

Thank you doctor. I'm a vocalist myself. That's very interesting to know. I just thought it was like an acapella of three separate people, excuse me if I use the word acapella incorrectly but you know what I mean I was wondering if you could recommend a headset microphone for performing and possibly some recording of course with a transmitter receiver without having to sell my house?

[@GUIDEBOOKstl]

Killer

[@BobbyHuff]

Thanks

[@KamuBodohYaKan]

4:33 Marc Martel wants to know your location

[@BobbyHuff]

???

[@KamuBodohYaKan]

​@@BobbyHuff His voice is pretty close to Freddie. He even provided some parts of Mercury's singing voice in the film Bohemian Rhapsody

[@BobbyHuff]

@@KamuBodohYaKan cool I’ll have to check him out!

[@EdwinDekker71]

That pose Freddy M does on the cover is called "the sign of osiris risen". It's used in freemasonry, ordo templi orientis, thelema, etc. Lots of luciferian celebs do it. Just like the one-eye symbolism (eye of horus). Pay attention to it, it'll tell you something about the music industry.

[@432b86ed]

Hey Bobby, have you heard of the band T-Ride?

[@SolosoundsNetwork]

Love T-Ride. Zombies From Hell....classic.

[@BobbyHuff]

I don't think so. What should I listen to??

[@432b86ed]

@@BobbyHuff _Backdoor Romeo_ and _Zombies From Hell_ Hey, I'd like to move forward with my demo tape rework. I'll be in touch asap. Jon

[@BobbyHuff]

@@432b86ed okay sounds good. [e-mail]

[@432b86ed]

@@BobbyHuff Getting my act together, Bob. Stand by please. I mentioned the T-Ride stuff cause it seems right down your alley. Eric Valentine (T-Ride drummer, Third Eye Blind Producer) made a video where he goes over his "freshman" studio tricks. _Making Records with Eric Valentine - T-Ride "Zombies From Hell"_

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Excellent! Just for interest, the last I heard was Queen had sold all the rights to their music. So I don’t think Brian will be concerned about copyright infringements anymore?

[@BobbyHuff]

Not sure. Depends if he sold it all or just part. Im also not willing to test the waters with the new owners as they have over a billion dollars invested and probably want to get every bit of it and more back. Ha!

[@odmusicman]

Was that Melodyne stacking of vocals or was it all really sung?

[@BobbyHuff]

All sung.

[@odmusicman]

@@BobbyHuff Great thank you

[@jeremythornton433]

Please tell me you aren't using auto tune. I absolutely hate that sound.

[@BobbyHuff]

No I use the tuner inside of Cubase not Autotune.

[@Jg-be7it]

​@@BobbyHuff😂 I don't think he's going to get it.

[@FloydFreud]

Melodyne FTW!

[@ExpatZ266]

FIRST!