Vocal Coach REACTS - Marc Martel 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

[@hildesophie6947]

Look at his jawline and mouth movement. Its almost same. Give this man a mustache

[@kamalrushrush6754]

He kinda has the same upper teeth too😂

[@ducky-2489]

Hilde Sophie And a SICK hair cut

[@GodMaxDrinkerofTea]

I believe he had a moustache once, I think it was the video in which he sang Love of My Life.

[@r6sgaming40]

@@GodMaxDrinkerofTea yeah his moustache sucks

[@kegkong]

and aids

[@Qugar666]

When Roger Taylor heard Marc's voice for the first time, he actually cried. It was like hearing the voice of a long lost Freddie Mercury, Roger said.

[@iaw4057]

where?

[@Locoocoloco]

Which is why Marc Isnt officially singing with Queen. As much as i love Marc, it's kinda awful to have Marc as the singer as itll seem as if Freddie was replaced. Plus I forgot who, mightve been roger but they said they weren't comfortable with Marc as the main singer cause he sounds so similar

[@janifou]

Literally a blessing.

[@IyeViking]

@@Locoocoloco yeah, it’s like you meet your long dead friend or brother from another mother only for you to come back to your senses and realise it’s not them, it’s just someone who’s painfully similar

[@sexiblkazian]

My mouth dropped and ugly cried! So, so AMAZINGLY!!

[@troym4026]

Listen to his version of Somebody to Love. He performed it in front of Celine Dion and had her in tears. He is Freddie reincarnated!

[@odonovan]

@Troy Mowry, unfortunately not a reincarnation as Marc was born before Freddie died. And the show you're referring to was "En Direct De L'univers" (Live From The Universe). It originates in Montreal (where Marc is from, btw) and is a musical "history" of the guest's life...music and musicians who mean a great deal to the guest. She was crying due to the two acts BEFORE Marc, who sang things which were very special to Céline and her late husband. It was filmed in 2016, the same year he died, so she was still VERY much grieving his loss.

[@thehotguy123idk4]

Yeah Celine dion was tearing and I love her song

[@boatdagoat5373]

No one can replace hi

[@juliandoesntgiveouthislast4222]

Yeah he killed it

[@mattiamirra5655]

He is not Freddie reincarnated

[@nickslidel]

This is why people are mad that Adam Lambert sings with Queen, and not Marc.

[@THECAR99]

No one's mad you're mad 😂 trolls

[@farhad_v25]

Name's Roz no anyone who cares about preserving music is mad

[@colorblindracist6739]

Well Adam is not trying to be Freddie and thats why queen members picked him..cus theres only one Freddie mercury

[@papabearM3]

Colorblind Racist Well... Marc Martel is not trying to be Freddie either!

[@hoshthemosh5701]

Same

[@threepe0]

Fun fact: Martel did most of the singing in the Queen movie

[@kaunismakialeksi]

how is that fun fact it is just a fact

[@hugheggs]

@@kaunismakialeksi because most people dont know this and it is uncredited

[@charliemarsh2957]

False, the majority of the singing was Freddie himself and the talking was Rami Malek. Martel did the, "happy birthday to me", along with a few other parts. I am a massive Queen fan as well as Mark Martel fan. Martel did *some singing in the movie, not most.

[@isotonicpastry8423]

Charlie Marsh I believe it is half true. Many songs where a mix of both Freddie and mark Martel. Likely all solo vocals were solely mark. Most songs however are mainly Freddie. 🤓

[@mattiguess8094]

@@charliemarsh2957 when your a fan of Marc and can't spell marc

[@gcarap]

And as someone mentioned, Marc's voice was used in parts of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie.

[@danishmultichannel]

Freddie sheds a tear hearing this somewhere in Heaven, I´m sure.

[@theruinedken2067]

He's in hell

[@1nfernaldrak356]

@@theruinedken2067 You'll soon be in it too, bruv.

[@luketimewalker]

"Mama, just found my son"

[@анфисачехова-й8ц]

А это и есть Фредди, произошла реинкарнация.

[@Paultimate7]

Marc is a fucking gem. To be able to emulate a legend so closely and so well with just pure talent is a legendary feat in and of itself. Again, this guy is one of the very rare cases of finding one of the best in the world at something. The fact he also has the look and feel of Freddie is just nuts level luck for fans. As an aside, I'm 100% a cis male, but there is something about that guy that is just attractive as hell when he plays and sings at the same time. Its like his very soul is being poured out and he is giving 100% of his hard earned talent every time. He really does have a touch of legend.

[@CS-ek8pg]

I love Marc Martel, his voice is so similar to Freddie's and there are time I can't recognize between them. But Ken's reaction to his video? He's in love 😅

[@jasonbroad5478]

This performance is a unicorn. Freddie never performed this as a solo piece and in concert the entire band would leave the stage and the video would come on for the operatic section and then the band would come back out for the rock section at the end ( having seen them on the Day At The Races Tour). The song itself was recorded in sections so what you are seeing is what Freddie might have done with BR had he performed it as a solo piece unplugged. It is a staggering undertaking/performance and anyone who knows anything about music (like yourself) gets that!

[@stardustblue3625]

YES!

[@danfromnorcal]

Well said sir. Yes, the feat of playing his wonderful arrangement in itself is awesome. The fact that he flawlessly sang his version of it along with playing it is truly amazing by any musical standard.

[@Parker-wx8od]

There’s a reason why he did the singing in the Bohemian rhapsody film.

[@nicksm7980]

Shame that the movie was pretentious crap for snowflakes.

[@larjkok1184]

Nick Sm That’s okay, there’s plenty of Fast and Furious for you, lady.

[@erenjaegerdead]

Oggy Oggy he isn’t wrong. It really was crap when comparing it to Rocketman.

[@Jay-mt6nu]

@@nicksm7980 to quote gordon ramsay: you're an idiot sandwich

[@threepe0]

Nick Sm lol the irony of calling a movie about a man who was persecuted for being gay and killed by a disease purported by bigots to be caused by and only spread by gays “for snowflakes” in 2020. Sorry it hurt your feelings.

[@sandraslate7043]

If he had Freddie’s teeth and the mustache he would also look like a young version of Freddie Mercury! Freddie’s spirit left him and flew straight into Marc Martel! ..Incredible!

[@pattisouzza2652]

That's insane, it's surreal how perfect he sounds!

[@mrbrianc]

His cover of "Love of My Life" is breathtaking

[@michaellorah9051]

There are a few moments in this where Marc literally sounds exactly like Freddie. The line "open your eyes, look up to the skies and see" is note for note and perfect tone match to Freddie. Its insane.

[@RaymondCore]

Marc Martel IS Freddie Mercury. No one does Freddie Mercury better than Marc Martel and he always does it exactly as Freddie did it. Long time MM fan.

[@kennywuxuan]

But he got George Michael in his soul 😂😂

[@DaeViZ0n3]

True! Million times better than fing Adam Lambert..

[@FruHansen1957]

@@DaeViZ0n3 adam is adam he do not pretend to be Freddie, he just deliver the show the way Freddie would have done it today , nor do Marc pretend to be Freddie , he is just born with a voice like Freddie and we all love it :-)

[@nickwilliams6621]

Marc Matel was born when 'A Day At The Races' came out, so unfortunately.. he isn't the reincarnation lol.

[@dronuts]

No one does Freddie like Freddie, there is no voice in the world like Freddie, yes is good resembles but the potency in the voice is not there

[@ridgerunner7602]

I played with Marc Martel back in the mid 2000s. He's a great artist.

[@letiziaexwera910]

You are Lucky. 🌟

[@papabearM3]

He is PHENOMENAL!!!

[@michaelcooper1079]

Cool. Was he still with Down Here?

[@ridgerunner7602]

@@michaelcooper1079 yup yup

[@michaelcooper1079]

@@ridgerunner7602 Saw the band in St Joe MO with some hyped up college students. They were the opening act, but the band we were all talking about after the concert.

[@psydoof]

Freddie’s second account

[@13Riflez]

He forgot the password on his old account

[@JK-ex2eo]

CTRL c + CTRL v

[@mars5199]

Apperantly God banned his first one :(

[@13Riflez]

@@mars5199 what did he do wrong

[@buhjonas950]

@@13Riflez suspected hacking

[@paintedpictures6455]

You haven't seen anything until you watch this man Live! I took my daughter who is a Queen Super fan, and she cried. She was so moved.

[@Nangeala]

Holy crap. That was insane. That sounded alot like Freddie. As similar as someone can sound without his face/mouth. But that was pretty damn close... wow

[@nuggetlovesall222]

If you think that's similar you should hear him sing "love of my life" that sounds like the real thing

[@dgreenapple]

Kudos to Marc that he can bring tears to the eyes of a professional voice coach. Amazing...

[@marlowe1400]

"Wow" does no justice. I've never been more impressed.

[@s1d299]

It is stunning.

[@natasjadirken5633]

I just love how Ken was NOT expecting that! Marc is just awesome!!

[@genevievearsenault2969]

His version of Love of my Life is beautiful, so delicate yet powerful

[@SeaStarTea]

Agreed.

[@Jhunt590]

He use to be a lead singer in a Canadian christian band called downHere. They were so good to!

[@gtamediaproductions1]

My Wife knows him. She told me where he was from before he even became well known.

[@franciaveller]

Im just enjoying the coach reaction. Marc is a gem

[@todd8688]

Marc was the lead singer for a christian band called Downhere

[@natalielin13]

He is just the best there is! I have been following his journey since the beginning and I wish to see him live one day

[@ValtintimeGaming]

i love the face of a musician at the end when he knows that he nailed it

[@eurekasquared9853]

Céline Dion said that Marc is her favorite male vocalist, period. He sang in a Christian band called Downhere for many years. Check out their music!

[@RottenCheeseburger]

It's really freaking awesome to see a vocal coach react to this guy the same way everybody else does

[@DaeViZ0n3]

Man, you must have been living under a rock to not know Marc Martel. Seen him live this year and I am looking forward to going to a show Feb next year again. He is brilliant and a lot of fun :)

[@evanwood8581]

Want a cookie?

[@Jay-mt6nu]

its not a crime to not know someone

[@WeAreAllStardust79]

Marc Martel was a part of a Christian band called DOWNHERE, he is amazing!!!!

[@MattieD]

his video of him doing "Somebody to Love" while in his red shirt, and with the dirty stash is one of my favorites, he really nails it.

[@Embur12]

Best reaction ever to Marc Martel. Wang dang sweet..

[@projectpat7449]

Never heard anyone sound like this. Obviously other than Freddie. Crazy!!

[@frankgonzalez2726]

Marc Martel AWSOME !!! made my day he should be the singer of QUEEN no doubt in mi mind ...

[@curlylionhead2589]

The fact that Marc Martel is really the impersonated Freddie Mercury of the present time it makes me have Goosebumps. I mean his voice is Soooooo similar to Freddie's

[@papabearM3]

Ria, Marc is not impersonating Freddie. Their voice just very similar.

[@ManxAndy]

Marc is Freddie’s lost twin…..from the modern era , he actually does such a good job, Freddie would be asking him to cover for him, and he could have a night off and watch Queen live from the front stalls 👍❤️🇮🇲

[@muhammadwaleed50]

Wtf man how does he sound so identical to Freddie!!! 🤯🤯

[@suravian666]

Every time I listen to this I get creeped out about how good and close this is.

[@Supermonkey22]

Man, you’re facial reactions are worth the watch. I love how much YOU love and appreciate this. Marc is a treasure.

[@aroadelasheras]

Marc is a good singer and a talented musician but he has magic ✨ That's why you can't avoid smiling when you listen to him ♥️

[@gcarap]

Ken, Marc and Ultimate Queen Celebration released an "at hone" version of Under Pressure yesterday that broke the internet that you may want to check out.

[@FruHansen1957]

here it is :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF7CimipeMZ_pqc

[@delmusic397]

broke the internet? not rlly

[@Thetenmaumau]

@@delmusic397 you are fun at parties right?

[@Horzinicla]

@@Thetenmaumau he's right. It has one millions views. Its the best Queen cover on the internet but it didn't break it

[@marcfan1822]

@@delmusic397 A million views for a band without mainstream exposure or a major record label is pretty much breaking the internet in spirit. : ) Leave the guy alone.

[@marshalambert5526]

Yes, he's amazing

[@kpag3030]

A lot of what he is doing getting that sound is the mouth shapes he is able to create. He has a similar facial structure to Freddie. And also is forming his phrases around his teeth to get certain nuances. He is uniquely suited to be able to do this genetically but also, he is just amazingly talented and has clearly practiced for god knows how many hours. This is an extremely difficult song to sing well for many men. I’m a baritone/low tenor and I find this song amazingly hard. Easier for true tenors but still so hard. It’s a very impressive version of this song vocally, performance wise and his playing as well. All together, tremendous.

[@margielou6914]

Seeing your reaction to his voice is why there are reaction videos

[@CajunAdrienne]

This guy is an amazing musician! His piano playing while singing so powerfully is amazing! Wow!

[@BG-ei5rj]

His faces when Marc hits certain things is everything. I did the same. Marc is Freddie

[@thihoang3368]

reborn

[@Jneedstostopobssessing]

It is worth checking out his "Mercurotti" video

[@gcarap]

Good call Jonathan, yes Ken, check out Marc's "The Mercurotti", a "duet" of Pavarotti and Freddie.

[@grahamhartstation]

It's stunning. Just the way you would imagine Freddie and Pavarotti would've performed it if they had the chance. Goosebumps every time.

[@vegeta1885]

He has little to do with real oparatic singing though

[@michellecole6325]

Marc was chosen by Roger Taylor for the Ultimate Queen Celebration. He's an amazing talent; hasn't done a thing that was not superb, IMO. His Freddie-ness is great, but he's a remarkable singer/musician in his own right, too.

[@laartwork]

They chose him for the official tribute back Queen Extravaganza but he left and started Ultimate Queen Celebration. It gets confusung

[@marcfan1822]

@@laartwork Ultimate Queen Celebration evolved out of a situation where QuEx had been put on extended hiatus . Musicians need to work, and Marc took other bookings during the downtime . When Queen finally decided to put QuEx back on the road they decided they now wanted to do a North American tour in direct conflict with a lot of those bookings. Negotiations failed to reach a suitable conclusion for all parties. Marc parted company from QuEx in order to fulfil his obligations but didn't rule out returning . Since then, however, UQC, which has some amazing former QuEx musicians in the band, has gone from strength to strength and particularly when Tristan and Brandon are playing, is every bit as good or better than QuEx was . Marc is better than he ever was now that he has the freedom on stage that he never had with QuEx, IMHO

[@EmilysDance1]

@@marcfan1822 agree that Roger must have had some tight strings on what they had to sing and how he could move. I love Queen and of course Roger himself, but I do wonder if they ever watch Marc and wonder just how far he can go with their music now! He is touring the world on high demand SANS the real band members!! That in itself should say enough?

[@mjb4287]

STILL my favorite reaction, just honest and authentic. I’ve watched this more times than I care to admit 😂

[@patriciaperez9152]

I actually first heard Marc Martel sing the song “How Many Kings” I love , love love that song. I was curious and searched videos of him singing and came across the Bohemian Rhapsody and was in awe of how much he sounded like the actual singer. Please don’t be offended, I now know that some of the songs that I would sing along to were from Queen. So now I’m a Freddie Mercury fan as well. He was an amazing performer. Hat off to Marc for such a great job

[@TimeToJ]

Marc Martel is the best Freddie cover artist I ever seen in my life ❤❤ I love the voice of this guy 👍

[@kyme32]

that was exactly as my reaction when i heard his cover for the first time, Marc it's simply amazing, that voice it's bang on with original!

[@leslieschanock2797]

I get goose bumps every time I hear Marc sing this, too. I think he was just born with a voice very similar to Freddie's to begin with! Truly gifted. Would love to see an album of Marc doing many classic rock songs!

[@norweedrecords]

8:56 even though you're Canadian, it is honestly the most British thing I've ever heard someone say

[@marvin834]

Amazingly amazingly good! He even has a similar looking head and jaw, and he pulls the same expression as Freddie and shapes his mouth the same. Absolutely uncanny, GREAT!

[@mjb4287]

My favorite reaction. Ever.

[@jasonbroad5478]

40 million views...welcome to the show! Dive deeper in to Marc’s music...worth the journey. Certainly one of the great voices in music today!

[@fabian_br319]

Marc is an amazing singer❤

[@-CrampedStyle-]

The best part of this video is not the critique, but the discovery. I've never seen Ken's video's before, but if indeed he wasn't familiar with Marc before, and just stumbled upon him when looking for "Bohemian Rhapsody covers", he experienced in real time what many of us discovered when we first heard Martel...."Holy sh....., there's someone like this in the world???"

[@マシュードーラン]

He’s literally singing Freddie’s isolated vocals verbatim. It’s honestly chilling, gorgeous and awe inspiring! Marc is Freddie reincarnated

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

Marc worked on the "Bohemian Rhapsody" movie, he covered for Rami Malek in a few scenes.

[@Nopper23]

There was an article that Malek did just a little little little bit singing on his own. Rest is Martel and original Freddy recordings mixed

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

Only vox Rami did was Fat Bottom Girls. Marc did the BoRhap, Love of my Life and Doin Alright.

[@papabearM3]

Requiem Platter Rami doesn’t sing. Full stop.

[@threepe0]

actually it's mostly Martel in the movie

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Been a Martel fan forever. Glad you found him!

[@linustepferd5541]

Saw him live. Such an unbelievable voice and such a nice person!

[@lightbrightdove]

If he'd said Marc was crap I'd have thrown my laptop at the wall...! But, honestly I couldn't believe he was singing & playing the LOT! I wasn't expecting that! This was an awesome performance! I had chills all over; legs, arms, everywhere. Wow.

[@leonardhill4440]

I’ve watched many many reaction videos but there are none that can compare to people who really know what they’re talking about like professional vocal coaches and who’ve heard it all before and know what it takes not just to be a good singer but a great singer and still be “WOWED” by someone like Mr Marc Martel who comes out of nowhere and floors you. Love it absolutely love it. This reaction was one of the best and honest ones I’ve seen to date hands down. Bravo and I tip my hat to you as well good sir

[@normanterrault397]

Freddie Mercury's Reincarnation , literally ! O.M.G.

[@indycustommade3568]

I really appreciate someone appreciating someone singing someone else's song. Marc is simply amazing. I grew up with Freddie and get to spend the rest of my life listening to someone sound so much like someone else. What else is there?

[@tdj1450]

Marc is the lead singer in The Ultimate Queen Celebration. He travels the globe doing shows. The show I was at was in the us but he had just gotten back from New Zealand. The band is all really amazing, highly recommend them if they are in the area

[@artfulstories]

I’ll be travelling a thousand miles to see him next summer. 🥰 That might be the closest he’ll ever get to me, so I cannot miss it. 🇨🇦

[@tdj1450]

artful stories it will be worth it trust me.

[@CerinAmroth]

He's in south America now! Can't wait to see him next week!!

[@MrThebigredone]

I saw Marc live last year, absolutely fantastic performer.

[@Nikkinogood]

Saw him in concert and it was one of the greatest experiences. If I couldn't see Freddie, he was just all I needed.

[@babooshka7601]

I have seen Queen live 5 times, but I want to see Marc too!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Marc Martel is actually the guy who did the singing for the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" where Freddie Mercury is played by actor Rami Malek. Great movie, I highly recommend!!!

[@sasha07775]

He did a little of the singing..it was mainly recordings of Freddie. (26th paragraph) "In the end, the decision was made to work with the live recordings and improve them as much as possible.The only singing by the vocal double that was used are bits for which no recordings of Freddie exist, for example where he sings 'Happy Birthday' to himself at the piano.” The entire article, if you’re interested: www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-track-queen-bohemian-rhapsody-soundtrack#para11

[@lisalaursen3684]

OMG!!! He’s like Freddie Reincarnated. I started crying 😱🤯❤️‍🔥

[@martinakelly]

Yep, that's Marc... simply amazing. :-)

[@melvindebosscher826]

If even a vocal coach is blown away by this, it just proves even more how good Marc Martel is

[@sandymesser]

Luv ❤️ sounds just like Freddie

[@leanneschultz8963]

What amazes me is the flute versions of this are just as amazing if not more for musicians. But Freddy was the best. Marc Martel has mastered this and is an amazing artist! I love his versions.❤❤❤

[@gregggiddens]

I went to see him at one of his Queen tributes last year, amazing. If he does a concert near you go see him because that’s the closest you’ll ever get to seeing Freddie.

[@leonardoreyes9737]

His performance was beautiful, awesome, amazing. Marc Martel is really great. Cheers from Uruguay.

[@AngelusNZ]

Have had the immense pleasure of seeing Marc in concert twice, and he is phenominal live. As a Queen fan from as early as I can recall (and im in my 40s) his performances bring me to tears on certain songs. You should check out his renditions of Love of my Life, You Take My Breath Away, and "The Mercuroti" singing Nessun Dorma as both Freddie & Pavarotti.

[@ashermorales8276]

Bohemian Rhapsody is that song that you only play every once in a while, but that once in a while you listen to it, it just feels magical

[@eclaire_x88x]

Marc is phenomenal, hes the only person who has ever come close to Freddie vocally. Sadly I was never old enough to see Freddie live but I'm so glad I got to see Marc and hopefully will again one day 🤞

[@danfrz820]

You know it's good when the person reviewing doesn't even want to stop it to give input , just wants to watch in awe .... hats off mr.Martel

[@TheUnTrustable0]

Indeed, incredible !

[@zabzab16]

This is pure Quebec french talent!!! ❤️❤️

[@Nanoduck]

It's actually unbelievable how much talent and practice you need to authentically sound like another singer, and how much harder that becomes when it happens to be the literal best singer of all time - I'm completely blown away.

[@artfulstories]

He constantly got told after concerts (singing his own songs with his band Downhere) that he sounded like Freddie. He doesn’t need to try at all.

[@ThatllShowEm]

Marc doesn't "try" to sound like Freddie. If this were just a one-off thing, he would have exhausted his voice long ago. And even if you don't exactly hear Freddie, Marc is an excellent musician on his own.

[@chriszilar3657]

Check him out in his old band “Downhere”! 2 songs off the same album…Cathedral made of people and My last amen!!! Both songs are incredible. What a talent, and an incredibly nice guy!

[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

Well, Ken, I'm a singer (in my mind only) but I'm on up in years and beyond the need for a vocal coach... wouldn't want to make a coach die from laughing so hard! But, seriously... while I've loved Marc Martel's music since I first heard him some years ago I smiled throughout your reaction because YOU were so... giddy (can't find a better word) it made me -- and probably everyone else watching - happy. From one music lover to another - outstanding!

[@kelleewolfe2834]

I love watching your face during this one. It's almost touching.

[@michelleellis1270]

Marc Martel is stellar. Respect. His voice is amazing. Very talented😊

[@MoPoppins]

FINALLY!! Commentary from a vocal coach that actually feels instructive! 👏 👏 👏

[@ayokay123]

Instant Martel addict. Such is perfection.

[@artfulstories]

So many of us experience this! For me, it wasn’t a Queen song, but his cover of Unchained Melody. I promptly searched every track he’s ever sung on and bought them all. 😂

[@ayokay123]

@@artfulstories Just went and listened. I hate to invoke the name of Bobby Hatfield, but geez.....Martel just kills it!! Thanks!

[@artfulstories]

@@ayokay123 haha! I was MESMERIZED ten seconds in. Did you just say Bobby Hatfield?! Have you seen Marc’s Nothing Else Matters clip yet? 😍😍

[@ayokay123]

@@artfulstories Am too old for Metallica, but not for Nessun Dorma. Just freaked me out how well he can do opera.

[@artfulstories]

@@ayokay123 haha, I’m never into Metallica until Marc sings it. :) Opera, indeed. I hope he’ll do more!

[@RicardoHernandez-ld4yc]

In all the video his face is the exactly way that says that he love that song

[@jasminlynch22]

This gave me goosebumps his voice is incredible and it was so fun seeing you get mesmerised by his talent

[@reneearnold4207]

He is the ONLY ONE I have ever watched perform who has the same movements , the same interaction with fans the same personality as my baby

[@samkeanu]

I was on a concert from marc martel 😮😮It was so incredible 👍👍👍🎉🎉

[@austenrobinson2747]

There’s only one GOAT of this song but boy is this guy close. Great

[@realistkeinfantast9228]

Only Freddie can do it better. Marc is the Voice.