Voice Teacher Reacts: Marc Martel: Bohemian Rhapsody Live (One Take)

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[@odonovan]

You know Marc has it when he can "fool" Roger Taylor on more than one occasion. Marc has actually mentioned seeing Roger have tears in his eyes when he's watching and listening to Marc sing live. Gee, I wonder why. I would too, if I heard such a perfect vocal reproduction of a long-dead friend singing the songs we made famous together.

[@azekel7687]

Maybe this is one of the reasons, why they didn't choose Marc to be the front man of Queen, Brian might break down on Stage.

[@C.D.J.Burton]

Brings a tear to my eye too

[@Red5_xwing]

​@@azekel7687my thoughts exactly

[@QueenCelebrationLive]

This is one of the better reaction videos by a real professional vocal teacher, loved the breakdown. Thank you, sir!

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@sasha07775]

What’s really nice is that he doesn’t block comments from listeners who don’t agree with him like Ken Tamplin does. It’s obvious Ken had become biased after helping Marc along with his technique. When Marc started singing Queen, he had n o volume control, everything was loud and louder.

[@ThatllShowEm]

@@sasha07775 Why are you still spreading lies about Marc? He had no formal vocal coaching at the time of creating this Bohemian Rhapsody video, and he's never worked with Ken Tamplin.

[@sasha07775]

@@ThatllShowEm Lies? I don’t think so. How is it you know so much abut Marc, but also think you know so much about why and how Queen chose Adam?

[@artfulstories]

@@sasha07775 Em has NEVER projected her ideas about how Adam was chosen, EVER. All she's ever said is that he was discovered by Spike on American Idol, and they decided to work with him. FACTS.

[@jeffdunn3406]

I am the guy who suggested you do the review of Marc (and probably not the only one), I just want everyone to be able to know he exists. THANK YOU for doing the review!

[@WSGtr12]

He's like an athlete that has perfected their technique. It's quite amazing.

[@koikarppa]

Finally a reaction where the dude actually makes a great analysis about what he's seeing. Great stuff!

[@p.p.8022]

Mark nailed it! He plays all instruments just on piano and using vocals. He is brilliant!

[@Michal1982Michal1982]

He contributed vocal recordings for "Bohemian Rhapsody" movie.

[@TheMarclegault67]

There's no mention of Marc in the credits of the movie.

[@TRivera13]

​@@TheMarclegault67IMDB credits him as part of the Music Department for the film.

[@FSAPOJake]

@@TheMarclegault67 You can very clearly hear him, like in the solo piano performance of "Love of my life"

[@NoreasternBladez]

Gives me chills listening to him almost like Freddie came back and gave this man his gift beyond the grave to share what a amazing sound to the world .

[@innovativeinnovation6629]

This is probably one of the most difficult songs to pull off but Marc did it.

[@arkham5940]

it doesent mean that hi sounds just like freddy

[@wadewade8521]

@@arkham5940 it doesn’t mean it, but he does.

[@artLopez24]

@@arkham5940 he literally does

[@bcjammer87]

Dang sounds exactly like Freddy. Never heard anyone else nail it like that. Bravo.

[@koolers19]

I saw this guy on TikToc last night so I had to find him on KZbin. I had chills the whole time. He even kind of looks like Freddie to ya think? Him moving his mouth like Freddie really reminded me of him. This guy is so good.

[@KatySimpsonLive]

pretty amazing

[@landocal001]

John, check out Marc's work with "One Vision". Marc is 1 in 8.02 Billion according to the world census update in November. He has got the chops for sure.

[@dougmiyamoto3109]

Love how you combine an authentic and joyful response to the performance, combined with thoughtful takes on what Marc is technically doing. Keep it up!

[@papabearM3]

Subbed. You sure know your stuff, sir! Chapeau! And thanks for a great reaction to one of the most spectacular vocalists on this planet. Thoroughly enjoyed watching your video.

[@louiesantos5736]

More than the reaction and analysis from a "vocal coach", I really love how you appreciate talent and the performance. Kudos to you Sir, keep it up.

[@vt68]

You're analysis is spot on!!! You're saying everything I was thinking!

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you!

[@xFREEPALESTINE]

Best voice teacher reaction where I actually learned something when watching. Amazing reaction, thanks for the upload.

[@22jaydogg]

His performance had me in tears

[@Maelstrom069]

I would like to see you react to Marc doing The Mercuriotti

[@adambailey994]

He just did the Mercurotti (freddie and luciano duet) but its just him! you should really watch it!

[@artfulstories]

Yes, "one in all those billions", indeed! I'm a huge fan, can't get enough of his music! Really loved your observations, especially about the colours Freddie and Marc create instinctively. I highly recommend checking out the music Marc made with his band Downhere. He explores his voice a lot in his songs. Tons of variety to be enjoyed, even if you're not into the Christian rock genre. It's good music. Back in 2012, he was awarded Best Male Vocalist in his genre, and no wonder!

[@יוספהינקוביץ]

His good vibrato has but his voice is not strong like freddie it's a over still for me only freddie goes sorry

[@papabearM3]

@@יוספהינקוביץ Oh, his voice is plenty strong! Go watch him sing the “Star Spangled Banner” in a stadium where you can actually hear his voice precede the sound system. He is a mile away from the camera, and it sounds like he is right NEXT to it.

[@יוספהינקוביץ]

May be but sound like Freddie's voice no way don't you forget freddie did opera didn't you listen To it you cannot compare him sorry may be you all don't know all the catalog of Freddie's songs listen to exercises in free love than compare them no one can everbeat him with that range not even Marc in my opinion

[@papabearM3]

@@יוספהינקוביץ Fred NEVER did proper opera: he had only done crossover, which is really a mix of pop, rock and operatic attitude. If you want to hear proper operatic singing, albeit natural and not trained, listen to Martel’s _Mercurotti._ Solfeggio classes cannot be compared to a proper performance. I would like to hear Freddie sing bel canto live. If you have a video or audio, send it my way please.

[@artfulstories]

@@papabearM3 THAT ☝️

[@chriszilar3657]

This dude is the REAL deal…and he is a great dude! Truly humble but confident in his God given talent! Please check out his band Downhere…I recommend the songs…My Last Amen and Cathedral made of People….and his solo albums, thunder and lightning and The Impersonator….especially the song Paradise!!!!

[@wadewade8521]

Seen all the reaction videos and vocal coach videos on Marc Martel and this one is my favorite. You captured the subtleties and nuances brilliantly.

[@lucianaciolfi]

Nice reaction, thanks for reviewing one of my favorite artists! The peculiarity of Marc is that he manages to recreate a complex song with the only help of his voice and an instrument, which can be the piano or the guitar or any of the instruments he can play. This cover does not confuse the listener because it seems that nothing is missing (the other voices and instruments of the band). Then, in addition to the resemblance to Freddie Mercury's voice, there are the nuances of "his" voice which make it extremely pleasant to listen to. His original music with the band Downhere is also very nice.

[@dastanzhanatuly9396]

Dimash is better. Ogni pietra is the best song

[@jasonbroad5478]

Excellent reaction John. Yes, what you have watched is a unicorn. It does not exist in the world. Freddie (as you pointed out) never played the song straight through. I saw Queen on the Day at the Races tour (followup to A Night At The Opera) and yes, they left the stage to a track during the operatic section and returned for the finale. The question is....if Freddie had the greatest voice in rock music (some would argue) then does Marc now have the greatest voice in rock music today. Please react to Marc. He deserves it. He is a dedicated, stunningly talented artist!

[@maninchair6648]

A very enjoyable and educational analysis! thank you sir

[@ToddandRaquiForrest]

I am sure I have seen this over a hundred times, yet the thing that fascinates me the most is all the catch breaths he has to do throughout the operatic section, without losing breath support.

[@sasha07775]

Thanks to Ken Tamplin because he sure couldn’t do that before. 😂

[@papabearM3]

@@sasha07775 Marc never studied with Ken Tamplin.

[@sasha07775]

@@papabearM3 How many times must I tell you, whatever you say has no credence with me. I’ve caught you in one too many lies. You’re wasting your time telling me anything. 👋🏼 👋🏼 👋🏼

[@papabearM3]

@@sasha07775 How many times do I have to repeat that I don’t give a flying f’k what you think?!

[@ToddandRaquiForrest]

Wherever did you get the idea he studied with Ken? Don't you think Ken would have done a video with him? You've always been quite ridiculous, but you've moved toward insane a few notches.

[@queenmayrock]

So great! We love it!

[@74nicckki]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you, sir.

[@WhitfieldProductionsTV]

I was an audio engineer in a past life for 15 years, I heard marc singing this blind in the studio right after he pushed it, I thought it was freddie and some one had pulled the stems into our system and had turned down the backing, when I was finally able to get them to show me what they were doing, all it was, was youtube video, still I thought it was freddie lol.

[@Fillaaaaa]

Wow that was a great reaction I appreciate you

[@gladysvera3407]

Marc Martel es simplemente GRANDIOSO 💖

[@emelianemone777]

thank you for this fantastic breakdown & appreciation of & for marc!! he's truly one gifted vocalist...i've always said marc is honestly the consistently vocally healthy version of freddie; there's tons of queen fans who likely think it's sacrilege, but marc takes care of his voice & health in general, which unfortunately, freddie didn't do. in turn, i find marc's vocals to be far superior in consistency & the color/warmth of his tone...it's like hearing a prime '70s freddie all the stinking time, & no one oughta fault that! anyway, the man is blessed...& just plain gifted. all of his covers (queen or not) are excellent. marc's renditions of "unchained melody", "i will always love you", "karma police", & his mercurotti (nessun dorma sung as though a duet between pavarotti & freddie), are all exceptional. i'd love to see you appreciate any of those, or, if wanting another queen cover, the version of "under pressure" marc did live with the uqc, in which every member is located somewhere different & they all just came together & absolutely killed that song in one freaking take...it's madness.

[@artfulstories]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marcfan1822]

Marc is amazing. Wonderful reaction. Subbed.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Dar2live]

Thank you!

[@troyguererro0898]

Watch Marc Martel and Arnel Pineda sing together. It's like Freddie Mercury singing journey songs ☺️

[@thesentimentalson-ryanmatches]

So good. If it wan’t already said, i believe he worked on the movie Bohemian Rhapsody alongside Remi Malik for Freddie’s parts. Good Canadian kid. 🇨🇦

[@WSGtr12]

I think he did most of the vocals actually. And the "kid" is 45 years old :D

[@ryankay6716]

Malik did very little singing. Most of the movie was Freddie masters and Marc Martel.

[@ryankay6716]

Hey, you should react to Marc Martel and UQC Somebody to Love or Under Pressure. They are great

[@mrbrianc]

If you haven't done it already, his version of 'Love of My Life' is absolutely amazing.

[@DustyWills]

I clapped too :D

[@valentinowatts3941]

Hi, can you please react to Marc Martel singing "I will always love you" (Dolly Parton version). Incredible performance

[@singit3630]

...song dear to my heart.💜THAT was DELIGHTFUL! TOTAL ear candy! First time hearing him...will look him up!

[@toddforrest6597]

Enjoy. This is a wonderful rabbit trail to go down.

[@lisamilewski3345]

Love your break down on his amazing voice....you are so nice to listen too....wish I could sing 🙂

[@tyleyden8695]

It just might be the best cover ever. 🤘🤘

[@emilieraphael4431]

Excellent reaction video!

[@marcfan1822]

After listening to your analysis it would be awesome to hear your verdict on Marc's versions of Unchained Melody and I will Always love you. The complexity of the performances would really suit your clear analytical style. One thing I do know is you won't be disappointed.

[@TheMrtoko]

Thanks so much for this video. subscribed!

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thanks for the sub!

[@sindytindy]

This video should have way more views... such a quality review of an absolute stunning rendition....

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you!

[@andreajackson9787]

Great reaction. His voice is amazing. Have you heard his new Christmas EP? Zat you, Santa Clause? and Blue Christmas really showcase his vocal fluidity and versatility.

[@wallkidstv]

It's an incredible EP! In addition to the two you named, What Are You Doing New Years Eve is really lovely and feels like a nice throwback.

[@ThatllShowEm]

Love "Zat You, Santa Claus?" It's so fun!

[@wallkidstv]

​@@ThatllShowEm An animated music video would work so perfectly and be so cute with that song, I keep hoping Marc releases one.

[@ThatllShowEm]

@@wallkidstv Me too! Hoping that someone is working on another video!

[@frankeikelkamp252]

Please check his home version with band of somebody to love

[@ThatllShowEm]

Love this reaction and analysis! Your observations about these techniques being natural for Marc are spot on - he's "borrowed" from listening to Queen/Freddie, but found how he can sing comfortably without overthinking about those elements that you break down.

[@sasha07775]

Being coached by Ken Tamplin is not exactly a natural thing. 😂

[@ThatllShowEm]

Who was coached by Ken Tamplin? Certainly wasn't Marc.

[@sasha07775]

@@ThatllShowEm Who was his coach then? The two “Christian” singers seem to be such a good match. 😂

[@ThatllShowEm]

@@sasha07775 She doesn't have a KZbin channel, so sorry I can't point you to her service.

[@papabearM3]

@@sasha07775 Marc’s first EVER proper vocal lesson took place in February if 2020, when Marc caught (they think) a C19-like respiratory infection while touring in Germany and had to go on singing rest. The vocal coach was a woman, can’t recall her name, but Marc mentioned her helping him in an interview. He had a tour to complete and reached out for help.

[@IceMan-yw5ky]

Love your reaction and break downs pf Marc's vocals. Kudos mate! New subs here.

[@todorbratov203]

Dimash , Freddie and Marc are the best singers and voices I've ever heard......

[@cidsparanormal2790]

Thank you John You have just proved my point and what you should of said was Bryan may plays with distortion and Freddie's overbite was amazing as like you said it's just like listening to him all over again

[@AndrastesGrace_]

I love watching John Henry's reactions, he just always seems to enjoy watching the reactions as well as breaking down the performances and analyzing them so well so we can understand.

[@elithornton6276]

Marc work on the Queen movie

[@omax-sy8xp]

This was my fav reaction vid

[@소영-y4v]

So good!!! He's done awesome Also I like your reaction~~!!!

[@Kielchen94]

He say " Thats impressive work on the Guitar so long" thats a Piano!!! ;D

[@SIayerS]

Good

[@minners19]

Are we TOTALLY sure Freddie never fathered a child!?!?!?? 😉 Amazing reaction!

[@lucianoromero777]

Marc’s jaw and nose is very similar to Freddie’s so I wonder if that has something to do with his sound

[@theom3050]

Great video as always! May I suggest you react to Jacob Collier's "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" as a kind of christmas special? It just got nominated for a Grammy and is almost as mindblowing as Moon River!

[@jonathanmather4773]

You rock

[@mizumanson5651]

React to Brendon Urie Bohemian Rhapsody live

[@wesley3172]

you should be reaction somebody to love live milton keynes 1982

[@ToddandRaquiForrest]

one in 7.7 billion

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Noted!

[@mennoedelenbos1526]

Love your video's John keep going bro. Marc Martel is better than Adam Lambert 💪😁

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you, I'm getting back to making videos.

[@philpiper]

Thank you for your wonderful reactions, which as a non singer, give me a better understanding of how thesr great performances are created. As a lover of great singing may I please request that you react and analyse the work of Lara Fabian and Eva Cassidy. Lara Fabian - Yentl kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKjVg2x8msdjock Lara Fabian Je Suis Malade live kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3m2qp5qiKynq7s Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPHaYmhqblrrrs Thank you. Phil

[@alfredallendangan1903]

It's Okay Freddie, You Can Take Off Your Mask Now .

[@cookiamos]

Funny how many youtubers gives their opinions on Marc Martel vocals performance. Marc Martel is a professional musician for many years BEFORE doing Queen songs (wish he is doing for a decade already) . Maybe it would be relevant for a newbie in the spotlight , but not so much for a guy who could already teach music . But yeah it's comon knowledge he's voice is undoubtedly similar to Freddy .

[@merqury5]

It is impressive, but it has also practically been his livelihood for years. He is the only official Freddie stand in ever. In my perception he is modest, he could have raked in on this. Especially after the movie. Im sure he could drawn thousands in most cities now. But lets not forget that writing this music is the key. That is the art.

[@lararoostalu9318]

That’s exactly what he’s been doing after the movie. He left the official Queen tribute band to start his own Queen tribute business. Queen music sells well and he raked in on this.😅

[@merqury5]

@@lararoostalu9318 ok, good for him. Bringing Freddie to the masses, not ballet.

[@papabearM3]

@@lararoostalu9318 Marc actually left BEFORE the movie, at the end of 2016, announced in the spring of 2017. It was either stay and starve or leave and prosper. Good for Marc! Excellent choice! Maylor don’t own Marc’s talent after all! Marc has never said one bad word about Maylor, and they have been bloody A-holes to him. Anyway, cream rises to the top!

[@papabearM3]

I agree. Marc has not gone off the rails with his talent. He is a serious musician and a fantastic songwriter. That is his focus. He doesn’t seem to change with all that newly-found (and well-deserved) fame. Still is very humble and kind. He could have hired a large PR firm and promote the living bejesus out of his own band. But, it seems, he is being conscious of not stepping on Maylor’s toes.

[@artfulstories]

@@papabearM3 EXACTLY, M3!! 💥 💥 To everything you wrote.

[@luisamigon8369]

Killer Queen!!!!!!!!

[@johnkennedy-iy1st]

As if I couldn't believe that this was Mark Martel's voice, it turns out it's very similar to Freddy's distinctive voice. I like it very much

[@cedricvelarde]

Ashura has Naruto while Freddie has Marc

[@axeltorrestorres4837]

Peter Garrett, beds are burning jeje

[@FSAPOJake]

Marc isn't even really trying to do a Freddie impersonation. He just naturally sounds like this. He obviously leans into it, but listen to his original music with Downhere to get an idea of what his "normal" singing voice is.

[@tillymay8271]

Fantastic review I read fantastic review I read all the comments and I still don’t understand it seems like people are saying that Adam Lambert was already contracted to appear with Queen before they discovered Mark and they couldn’t then go ahead and change it but surely queen with all their power and their money could choose who they want so why are they not choosing him why not Tuesday was the front that it doesn’t make any sense to me

[@rockchic65]

Of course Queen could choose who they wanted, they chose Adam for lots of reasons, they never wanted a soundalike and have said that over and over, it's a pity some of Marc's fans choose to perpetuate the myth they were somehow stuck with him and had no choice in the matter.

[@papabearM3]

@@rockchic65 Except, they chose Adam 3 full years before they met Marc! Also, they hired Marc for their legacy band off of his submission alone knowing very well that he will represent their music with excellence. Not to mention that Maylor were already under a contract with Adam when Marc appeared on their horizon.

[@rockchic65]

@@papabearM3 For the very last time (hopefully) there was no contract at that time, they did three songs with him in 2011, and off the back of the reaction to that they decided to get together for a festival, which was ultimately cancelled. They decided to do 2 shows in Europe and two in London, both extended to three, due to demand. It was 2013 before they did anything together again (one off I heart festival) and off the back off that they put a full tour together for 2014. At no point prior to 2014 were they in a position they couldn't have changed their mind and asked Marc to do a show or two, in fact they could literally have tried out several singers in 2011/2012 or even 2013 before deciding on a singer if that's what they wanted. Bands like Queen don't get held to ransom by a guy who they briefly met on a talent show and thought "we'd like to maybe do a bit of something with you in the future" as a one off, which is how they all described those initial shows. They even described their 2014 tour as a one off event that wouldn't be happening again, presumably they didn't realize just how much people would want to see them.

[@papabearM3]

@@rockchic65 Hopefully, you understand that NO PROJECT EVER goes forward without a proper contract in place. By the time May met Marc, rehearsals for the mini-tour that was announced earlier were in full swing. Stop arguing matters you don’t understand.

[@rockchic65]

@@papabearM3 The winners of QEX were announced in Dec 2011, at that point they had done the EMA performance in Nov, so no contract was in place since the contract was for that performance only. They were announced as the headliners of Sonisphere in Feb 2012, which would take place in July, it got cancelled and they decided to do the shows in Ukraine and London instead, also announced in Feb. Brian knew about Marc by that point whether they'd already met or not. The tour wasn't starting until 30th June after 10 days rehearsal. Brian appeared on Idol with QEX in April 2012, so even if he hadn't met Marc before that day (unlikely) he'd seen the auditions and the stuff with Roger in Dec in LA, and he'd certainly met him in April. You're the one arguing when it's very obvious they could easily have asked Marc or any other singer if they wanted to after the EMA's, they certainly could have changed their mind after Sonisphere got cancelled, they had no need to find other venues for a tour if they didn't want to. The fact remains they waited after Idol for Adam to tour his own music so they could give things a go, they liked him and despite hearing Marc they still wanted to work with Adam, no surprise considering they've never once wanted a soundalike to tour with. What is it with Marc's fans they can't accept that basic fact? Brian & Roger don't get held to ransom by singers, they could have pulled the plug at any time during their collaboration, they've all said their contracts are for each tour as a standalone, so any one of them could walk away after each tour.

[@francisgotthis]

Hi John, I am a really big fan of your reactions like legit! I'd love to watch your reaction on Angelina Jordan's Bohemian Rhapsody cover. Thanks!

[@Familyguy830]

Never knew Stanley Tucci had a brother 😂

[@bitternessbarbie8655]

I told myself that I wasn't going to like any videos since KZbin hid the dislikes, but I have to give in. Well done, John!

[@sasha07775]

I feel the same, but it has more to do with You Tube allowing people to purchase subscribers, views and likes.

[@bitternessbarbie8655]

@@sasha07775 You mean, it makes it easier for them to do that now? I heard it has to do with all the dislikes on the pandemic and Fauci videos, and YT wanting to turn a larger profit from companies that wouldn't advertise their platform before because of the dislikes.

[@sasha07775]

@@bitternessbarbie8655 You heard wrong.

[@bitternessbarbie8655]

@@sasha07775 You gave yourself a day to think about this one and that's the best you could come up with? Do better next time. 😂

[@sasha07775]

@@bitternessbarbie8655 No need to “try” anything when you speak the truth. 😘

[@sskxsiwan8872]

Hi could you react to helicopter by CLC...its a year old song but it'd be lovely to see you react to it!!

[@preductape]

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[@marizestipona335]

Sir good day pls make a reaction also with BUGOY DRILLON SANG ONE DAY.. THANK YOU

[@ftinvvv]

can you react to Ernie Zakri "Ku Bersuara " plss

[@anakpasisian]

Please react to Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen slow version cover by Putri Ariani Thanks.. 🇮🇩👍🙏

[@jhulsalip3428]

Can you please react to Gigi de lana's live cover of through the fire x piano in the dark? I really like your reaction videos, I am learning a lot! 😊

[@purefoldnz3070]

when he performed for Roger Taylor he actually wept.

[@andreaparker801]

Marc should be fronting queen. he has the effortless feeling of freddie. the fact he is not fronting may not be a Queen decision, maybe its conteactual stuff theyre locked into with Adam. maybe Marc has said no. either way, i wont see queen without Marc fronting.

[@renevile]

is the video 0,2 sec ahead of the audio? its wierd to watch...

[@mariatoth4299]

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[@mariatoth4299]

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[@elcuajinais9570]

Why he is not the lead singer on Queen's world tours? Queen real fans hate Adam

[@toddforrest6597]

That is a call that was made by Brian May and Roger Taylor before they met Marc Martel. They have stayed with Adam as they seem to really enjoy him. Brian and Roger don't seem to want someone anywhere similar to Freddie, Paul Rodgers (blues rock) and Lambert (Pop musical theater) both don't really fit in Freddie's mold like Marc does, but they did choose Marc to front their official Queen Extravaganza project, and do vocal stand-ins for Freddie in the movie.

[@ThatllShowEm]

There are all sorts of Queen fans, and some of them were born after 1991 and have had a different introduction to their music, through recordings and/or live performances. Like Todd mentioned, Roger Taylor didn't know of Marc until they had already started performing with Adam, but he was still impressed by Marc's voice and musical talent to hire him for the Queen Extravaganza band and recommend him for providing additional vocals for the Bohemian Rhapsody film. By being part of a different band, Marc and his bandmates can perform a tribute to Queen's music in other parts of the world and when Roger and Brian are not on tour.

[@sasha07775]

“Real Queen fans”? 😂 Many of us who actually saw Freddie live with Queen know that Adam is the perfect person to honor him. They met Marc in 2011, but didn’t contract with Adam to tour the world until 2014. There was plenty of time to hire Marc if they wanted to. “Real fans” know that they honor Freddie’s vision for the band with singers like Paul and Adam. "When the whole point of Queen was to be original." Freddie Mercury A few comments from real Queen fans: Joe Elliott (Def Leppard) Queen "For me the absolutef highlight of last Saturdays show at the 3Arena in Dublin was Queen and Adam Lambert playing that song. (WWTLF) Unbelievable. The lights, the lasers, the sound, the performances of everybody on stage was absolutely top notch. If you haven't got a ticket yet, go see these guys. Legends of course we all know that. Adam Lambert will be the first to stand up and say he's no Fred, but my goodness one of the best live vocals I've ever heard. And Rick Savage who was sat next to me said exactly the same thing. Was Adam Lambert last week in Dublin." I saw #Queen with #FreddieMercury at The Spectrum in Philadelphia back in the summer of 1980...a show and memory I will never forget! Have to say tho, I was even more blown away with the #QAL #RhapsodyTour Show! Freddie would be proud of #AdamLambert , #BrianMay & #RogerTaylor!💗 I saw Freddie's Queen and I've seen Queen with @adamlambert . BOTH men are extraordinary, phenomenal, other-worldly vocalists and performers...in completely different ways. Those that hate on Adam because he isn't Freddie have clearly never seen him do what he does. I was lucky enough to see Freddie sing, was unsure as to what to expect, in short was blown away, fantastic gig & am sure Freddie would be proud to have you continue the Queen legacy, have fun tonight My first concert was Queen at Slane Castle in ‘86. Saw Queen with Adam Lambert last year. You are in for a treat, enjoy! Saw Queen with Freddie 1975 Christmas Eve, tonight with Adam Lambert. Both incredible shows fronted by incredible showmen. Messrs May and Taylor constants of course. @DrBrianMay @OfficialRMT @QueenWillRock @adamlambert wow!! That gig will live in my memory forever, I was at Knebworth in 1986, miss Freddie’s voice so much, so happy you guys found each other! Thank you! #matchmadeinheaven I was fortunate enough to see Queen with Freddie twice. I have never seen anyone play to an audience like him. He was never afraid to take chances. I got lucky, and saw Queen with Adam live recently, and my jaw dropped. What a killer show they put on. Go see it! I've been going to see Queen live since 1978 but @DrBrianMay, @adamlambert and @OfficialRMT last night in Glasgow was phenomenal. Thank you!!!!! Hey mate, the bloody game was called off! Anyway we moseyed on up the toon, I’m just in actually after a 12.30 start, great day out. Queen were terrific mate,m I’ve been lucky enough to see Freddie Mercury in the 8O’s and Adam Lambert to his credit was a great front man 30 years since I have seen Queen and this was just brilliant! @adamlambert Freddie would be so proud Having not seen Queen without Freddie until now - I’m so pleased that I saw them @TheO2 with Adam Lambert last evening. It was one of the most incredible shows I’ve seen. Adam Lambert doesn’t attempt to replace Freddie but pays great tribute to his memory - an honour You know you loty Queenies....we make people rich. Told my relatives not to expect any monies upon my death because I am throwing it all at Adam and Queen. Saw Freddie 5 times have to say this time around is twice the fun. Fellow Canadians at the bar who had seen Queen with Freddie have to admit Adam's range far surpasses Freddie's. Guy beside me had seen Freddie 3 times, Paul Rodgers 2 times. LOVED @adamlambert Lots of OMGs, phenomenal & wows. Told you, I said. I last saw Queen in 1986 at Wembley London, Freddy was awesome back then. I was happily surprised by Adam Lambert... boygeorgeofficial Went to see @adamlambert performing with #Queen in Sydney and it was fabulous. Adam’s voice is astounding and he does not need to apologize for not being Freddy Mercury. Adam brings his own flavor to those timeless songs and he is a wonderful artist in his own right. Loved the glittering 70s platforms. Brian singing ‘love of my life’ was beautiful. No need to apologize Brian you bring beauty and vulnerability to my fave Queen song! Roger on ‘It’s A Kind Of Magic’ was also full of feeling. Very Bowie-esque and I loved the drum solos and Brian’s axe lamenting. It was a night with everything. GO you will live for it! @adamlambert I saw queen 5 times 77-86. Saw u with the guys in 2014 and again on Wednesday in Sydney. U enhance their brilliance and it is just as enjoyable watching them now as it was with Freddie.credit to you. Haha my dad a massive Queen fan. My parents saw Freddie live. Yes Freddie not Freddy. Now considers @adamlambert as “Freddie’s heir apparent”. Was stunned by his performance. This is Adams legacy

[@michaelgiaquinto3092]

I marked thumbs down because I don’t hate Adam I respect him but it would pain Rodger and Brian too perform night after night with mark too many memories would really pain the two of them!!!

[@michaelgiaquinto3092]

@@ThatllShowEm born 1991 right here

[@maureenmccarthy4204]

He’s good but he’s no Freddie . Freddie was a one off the greatest frontman ever saw queen with Freddie in 1986 in Ireland 🇮🇪 Amazing singer amazing present no one will ever replace him RIP

[@toddforrest6597]

1. No one is Freddie but Freddie, you really don't have to say that. 2. Yes, Freddie was one of, if not the greatest, frontmen ever. 3. I'm glad you got to see Freddie. 4. Marc has no desire to replace Freddie. He refuses to grow a mustache or dress like Freddie. He does honor Freddie by bringing his music alive again as no one else on earth can.

[@sasha07775]

Marc is not an impersonator, but he does subtlety imitate Freddie throughout his concerts. Many of Freddie’s mannerisms are duplicated by Marc when he performs Queen’s music. Brian and Roger thought Adam Lambert was a better representation and interpreter of Queen’s music which is why they chose him and put Marc in the tribute band. I agree that no one will ever replace Freddie and Adam does too. He honors Freddie rather than trying to imitate the inimitable. "There's never going to be another, and I'm not replacing him. That's not what I'm doing. I'm trying to keep the memoryg alive, and remind people how amazing he was, without imitating him. I'm trying to share with the audience how much he inspired me." "To me @QueenWillRock is Freddie and I am a guest,” ---Adam Lambert

[@papabearM3]

@@sasha07775 Apart from a nod to Freddie and raising his fist up ONE time during a 2hr show, Marc does not make an effort to imitate Freddie at all. His mannerisms are his own. He is too busy delivering the music and running around that stage just having fun! Besides, he naturally resembles Freddie “in voice and in presence,” according to Brian May. Adam better represents May, or rather PRESENTS May. He IS Freddie’s replacement, but not a very good one, if you ask me. He is a non-musician cover singer. He is where he is ONLY because of May’s ego. Everything that comes out of Adam is contrived and amiss when Freddie is concerned. Marc represents Freddie and his music better than ANYONE on this planet, which makes him one in 7.7 billion.

[@sasha07775]

@@papabearM3 Wrong.

[@papabearM3]

@@sasha07775 How am I wrong?

[@יוספהינקוביץ]

It's agreat reaction yes and Marc does it great but sorry don't you forget the strong voice of freddie he cannot reach that level he can do a nice show yes but close your eyes and thinking It' s freddie not at all his voice is so unic and his range not even close sorry to disagree with all no body can sounds like him ever you're mistaken in my opinion

[@artfulstories]

You can't deny someone's experience.

[@Raul1971xxx]

Brian May always gets very emotional when he hears to Martell.