Opera singer's reaction: how good was Freddie Mercury in 1981?

[@linororen]

Hey, Freddie fan. Did you know I give online singing lessons? singwell.eu/singing-lessons/

[@jaimieiezmie4978]

Love your comment, love the way you speeking and love you..good job

[@basberger5921]

We all love reaction videos, especially by people who can explain what see hear. If you try an open back headphone you can leave it on when you talk :)

[@cri7853]

Greatjop , from middle east , keep it up 😍

[@osamaafif]

Thank you Linor for this lovely video ❤️

[@tommyvanpelt2408]

Yes, I enjoy your perspective. I'd like to see your reaction to Freddy and Monserat singing Barcelona... something closer to your wheelhouse.

[@tomb504dog]

Queen had a drummer with a better voice than the lead singer of many bands.

[@madspaniel4271]

Aye, Roger had an excellent singing voice.

[@TonyDracon]

nah

[@pemo2676]

@@TonyDracon wrong, listen to I'm In Love with My car- note most of the very high notes in Bohemian Rhapsody and a lot of other songs are Roger Taylor. when live and freddie was ill/had a throat problem, roger would back his voice

[@h_curly6384]

Wtf actually? I gotta see for myself

[@zaziou711]

Yes Excepted Genesis probably

[@McFlurry-OREO1]

Queen sounded better live than most bands in the studio. No Auto Tune, no editing, no computer software crap. They didn't need any of that.

[@fernand527]

Queen live sounded better, the only artist who can do it

[@StMimin]

Queen live sounded better than the studio🙄 harsh truth

[@badgasaurus4211]

@@StMimin Not freddie. He objectively sounded better in the studio because he’s hitting the high notes there and not live (not criticising, just stating a fact)

[@jibingeorgekarickom]

@@badgasaurus4211 yes, you're right cuz when they toured they did a lot of shows and one show's like 2 hours straight queen songs🙄 it's very difficult to do cuz those are some of the hardest ones to do live and so that he had to save his voice for the next concert he dodged some notes and changed its melody but in studio, he's free to do anything he wanted to do vocally that's why he hit a lot of high notes (above C5) in studio rather than live.

[@badgasaurus4211]

@@jibingeorgekarickom Tell me something I don’t know.

[@rogerchesson176]

Freddie wasn't just a great singer he was a great entertainer who could hold an audience in the palm of his hand, there will NEVER be anyone that will come close to the brilliance of Freddie Mercury. Miss him so much 😭

[@clymdodds1020]

He’s Freddy Mercury. There ends the critique. An Einstein for the art. Once in a generation. Few come close.

[@johngraham5996]

no, he's FREDDIE mercury! 👑✊🇬🇧

[@clymdodds1020]

​@@johngraham5996 Ack! People mispronounce and misspell my name all the time.....

[@johngraham5996]

@@clymdodds1020 ahh but you're not a legend.....or are you? 🤔 go on Clym surprise me? 😜 👑✊🇬🇧

[@btryggvason]

So true!

[@clymdodds1020]

@@johngraham5996 I'm just another voice on the internet. Legends are funny things: they get embellished altered and change over time. All we need to be thankful for is being here when it all began... (not where it all eventually ends up). :D

[@courtneyboulds]

Can we show some love to Brian May and Roger Taylor for their amazing harmonies with Freddie. And some Disco Deacy action!

[@themisianos]

Killer Queen roger Taylor backing vocals are craaazy

[@aimeeh5898]

Killer Queen they are all awesome and have amazing voices

[@deltatango5765]

Not to mention Brian May's killing it on guitar. I'm not a musician but IMO he's one of the best ever.

[@j.h.leonard587]

She gives props to Roger at 13mins.

[@RyanC232]

@@deltatango5765 For his time he produced some of the most iconic and memorable solos, riffs, and let's just face it Sounds from a guitar. Not the best but dang could he make Freddie and Queen stand out.

[@davidstufflebean3285]

Roger Taylor was so underrated as a singer a lot of people do not realize how great of a voice he has!

[@musicrevelation2023]

He sings higher than Freddie at a outstanding E6 while Freddie had an F6

[@musicrevelation2023]

@Sinisa Dejanovic lol yea I made a mistake and got them mixed up lol sorry but is still half step lower which is really good compared to my highest which is a A5. Lol so much higher than most people

[@oscarm891]

@@musicrevelation2023 Roger's normal voice is high pitched af :/

[@carl1095]

Had the misfortune of being in the same group as the greatest rock voice of all time.

[@craighoward6123]

Roger has a great voice. All three Harmonized apsoluty perfect

[@jimbo92107]

Freddie's style was a magnificent jumble of glorious imperfections, demanding our attention and respect. He was not meant to be a refined product of music schools. He was a wild, untamed stallion of pop music, never to be seen again.

[@deborahrogersroderick233]

Rock music

[@jomurphy1654]

BRAVO!!!!

[@ferdynandthegreat2921]

Love it Thanks

[@jameskim1505]

Dude was a rockstar 😜

[@maximonudler1247]

Freddie was the king of pop stars.

[@samuel10125]

Freddie's voice is unique because nobody has come close to replicating it. He was probably one of if the not the greatest showman to exist he also had an overbite that he didn't get fixed because he was worried if he did it might change his voice he was just one of a kind fantastic human being who lived life to it's fullest.

[@robertdavezac]

Marc Martel is extremely close. Brian and Roger even got emotional when he first sang for them because of how uncannily close he is.

[@jackiemorrison2706]

I am one of the ones fortunate enough to have seen and heard Queen and Freddie Mercury live (Edinburgh in 80s) at the height of their popularity and can confirm that Freddie didn't just use the piano or his own body as his grounding, but he used the whole stage, his whole person. He brought everything to his performance and owned the stage/auditorium and communicated to each person. He was an absolute pleasure to watch and to listen to. Beautiful. There will never be another one like him. (the other members of Queen of course - great, I love their compositions! but Freddie as the frontman IMHO was everything) - joyful to watch...and thank you Linor for bringing that over in your observations too, you felt it.

[@jeremykothe2847]

Sydney 1985. I was young and got the tickets (with my sister) as a gift from someone my dad worked with who bought them but couldn't use them. Best gift ever.

[@rogerchadwick3452]

I've seen them over 20 times live, from Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Knebworth, to Marbella, Paris, and many more

[@jeremykothe2847]

@@rogerchadwick3452 I'm so jealous. For the first time, you've shown me a good aspect of living in Britain vs Australia. :P

[@bjspranger]

@@jeremykothe2847 - WOW! Lucky you!

[@bjspranger]

I would have given anything to have seen this LEGEND in concert! Thank God for videos!

[@bigdogpete43]

My mom was a singer. She sang backup in Nashville for several prominent artists in the 50s. Queen was the only rock and roll band she ever liked. She would stop by my room just to listen to Bohemian Rhapsody and she would sing with Freddie. Great memories.

[@fimatepui7330]

Boone Docker chorus on Bohemian Rap ?

[@coccinelle80]

Boone Docker that sounds wonderful!! Do you have any videos of your mum’s singing?

[@bigdogpete43]

@@coccinelle80 I have never seen one. It was the 50s, so most everything was live or in the studio. I do have memorabilia and photos though-Marty Robbins, Ray Price, Hank Snow were just a few--she was hired by the recording studios generally.

[@coccinelle80]

Boone Docker that sounds amazing! Back in the days where you had to be a triple threat, and actually be able to sing well! Unlike today’s auto tune crap! Your mom sounds wonderful!

[@coccinelle80]

Napoleonic Emperor jealous much? You probably couldn’t carry a tune in your pocket!! I bet you have the vocal skills of Kim Kardashian. I don’t need to apologize for appreciating true talent!! Now run off and listen to one of your mumble rappers or generic auto-tune pop tarts!

[@thomashunter7190]

He was singing from the soul and with passion. Nothing more and nothing less. He was a true showman and well that what it was.

[@MichaelAntonFischer]

And he was a trained opera singer

[@Eva25.]

Thomas hunter best answer and best comment about Freddie mercury

[@yankee_tango]

Freddie Mercury had no professional voice training when it came to his singing ability, he was a natural with what he could do. He had a 4 octave range and did it with such grace and skill that it still amazes people today. Freedie will always be remembered as an Icon, a Legend, and a Trailblazer within multiple genres of music. RIP Freedie we all miss you, you music lives on as more and more discover, or those of us older ones re- discover your music.

[@aaronanderson8974]

Freddie wasn’t one of the best . He was the best. Miss you Fred x

[@theweirdestyoutuberofallti8051]

freddie was a god

[@freddiemercury5987]

The best

[@sonatasonataa2827]

Freddie Mercury best of the best

[@theragingplatypus4743]

Freddie was magic. It's not just the singing but his emotional range.

[@amyntut]

Freddie's singing gives you an eargasm .

[@hannahboucher4875]

Same fam

[@Harry_PP030]

Lady, never pause a Brian May solo ! 🙂

[@baileydespain3119]

Harry's youtube I cant believe the disrespect from this lady

[@MrUnderdog-vn3zf]

I was mortified!!! Lmao!

[@Zuuzuu6505]

Please never ever do that again😊😊😃

[@ariekamstra2329]

Bad teacher 🤣

[@sa4540]

Especially one of the best solos that’s ever been done!

[@sammylane21]

I love that melodic "woooooo" falsetto, it was harmonically perfect.

[@BeefheartLynch]

Taylor was a hell of a singer. Really complemented Mercury's voice.

[@hmmmhmmm6917]

is*

[@norbs.-9091]

Hmmm Hmmm thank god

[@SirManfly]

Roger is a terrific musician and singer!

[@jimmypage780]

moo cow 😂😂😂😂😂

[@hatusuhatusu1171]

I'm waiting for the Roger Taylor reaction. I love what he did in "Somebody to Love".

[@samsignorelli]

Freddie was born to perform on stage....flat out born to do it.

[@vacantcontentment8863]

Freddie, was born with a silver mic in his mouth

[@samsignorelli]

@@vacantcontentment8863 A PERFECT way of putting it!

[@katiehunt3083]

❤️

[@MaggieTheCat01]

You’re absolutely right. Talent like that is born, not made.

[@code3xiv]

Freddie was born brown. Yet people think he is white.

[@anordow5216]

Pause at Brian may solo _Wait that's illegal_

[@solemnchannel7717]

Read the title darling!

[@Gulliot]

Ikr, even if it's a singing review it shouldnt happen, bad luck. ;)

[@Rajamak]

Six months for pausing on a Brian May solo,life for David Gilmour rift.

[@elleshiz8146]

I'm disgusted. You do not pause Queen, period lol that's like walking away from Free bird

[@mollycherfan4266]

Yes 100%

[@christopherwelsh7008]

Right out of the gate: "That was High level art right there" Enough said.

[@Marquinho0731]

You can't teach that voice , that's all his God given talent. Along with his charisma.

[@d.t.o.r4x4dovi83]

defenitly right

[@drainpig894]

Anybody seen that video that keeps popping up of Christina Aguilera "teaching singing"? Cat's choir, she should pore over that so she can tell us how crap it is and lay off Freddie.

[@seeyuanjen7573]

Literally.... Freddie's vibrato is around 7. something hertz while a normal human is around 5. something.

[@Spartan-iu6th]

God given talent ? Freddie gave himself that talent?

[@NomadicSociety]

@@Spartan-iu6th when someone has no belief in a Spiritual world then that person must say it comes alone from the being who possesses the Talent, we all are given talents some not anywhere as evident as Freddie's. But our creator desires that we recognize that these gifts are from him

[@thomaskrebble]

Listen to the drummer ... I swear to god ... LISTEN TO ROGER TAYLOR!!! He's the foundation of Freddie's vocals ... AND he's playing drums!!!

[@Darmesis]

Here, here! It wasn’t simply Freddy’s fantastic voice, but Taylor and May’s backing that produced that unmatched “Queen Sound.” Hell, I can’t drum while I’m drumming, so singing is right out.

[@johnmacdonald5483]

Roger and Freddies' harmmonies are simply outstanding. Both really talented in their own right. Just to be able to hold your own with Freddie Mercury. INCREDIBLE.

[@MichelLinschoten]

she doesn’t criticize she is explaining by observing what he is doing. Listen closely how she words herself, she is trying to dissect how Freddie does what he did best. I think most here totally do not understand what she is trying to do.

[@retts75]

Dont see any being to toxic but i could have missed a good few comments. Think most are Just throwing a big thumbs up at the perfection that it freddies vocals

[@jenniferlorence185]

EXACTLY what I noticed, Not Criticizing, Just Observing.

[@toddhursey8766]

That's why anal is in analysis. No expert but I give it a 9.9.

[@grantbennett333]

@@toddhursey8766 She's a nice lady ..Freddy Mercury would have loved her performances and events

[@RangkapSelari]

I agree, she wasn't trying to criticise, maybe a critic, there's a distinction.. She gave him the dues.. She was trying to explain his ability from a point of what she had learned to be music and vocals.. She used words like 'comforting' 'knows what he was doing'.. Etc.. She was neutral and completely appreciative of his genius. She's genuine..

[@TheCoolVivie]

Oh Lord is right!!!!! After listening Freddie singing, impossible not to get up in the cloud. He had a magnificent voice. Never tired to listen the best band, QUEEN. Lucky to be in their era.

[@shelbybutler9714]

Hearing Freddy Mercury sing live brings tears to my eyes. Such a powerful voice. My teenage son "discovered" Queen a couple of years ago too, and now he's obsessed. Thanks for sharing this reaction. Amazing icon.

[@marcelpop5840]

Ooo yes thears în my eyes.

[@karocca1]

A mi me hace llorar cada vez que lo escucho.Como es posible cantar así

[@jettsoma]

Freddie occasionally had polyps on his larynx. He was not supposed to sing at Live Aid, in fact, could barely talk just a few days before it. Lucky us.

[@heshallsmitethewicked8855]

jettsoma I think this is why he was a baritone and sang in a tenor range

[@jettsoma]

RICHARD CURRIE I didn't get that fact from the movie. It was in one of the many documentaries I've seen on KZbin. It was straight from the mouth of one of his personal assistants. I think they said he had seen the doctor about his voice 10 days before Live Aid. Plus, a true professional never looks like they are struggling.

[@jettsoma]

RICHARD CURRIE Just found this. She picked up on it. She's so good that I must subscribe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqe0moaMYpKbfbs

[@Pepito_1979]

That is bullshit

[@LisaMarieD]

@@richardcurrie4038the fact that he was not supposed to sing at live aid was known years before the movie. Brian May even mentions it in an old interview. The Dr recommended he not sing because of a throat infection or flu. (side note: nothing to do with a later AIDS diagnosis)

[@brandyb2931]

I still cry sometimes when I listen to him sing certain songs and I always get goose bumps....he was THE man!

[@supermetroid009]

Exactly freddie was simply the man.

[@juliemalmbergmacprpparaleg8472]

Freddie had a gorgeous voice. I loved him. What a lovely soul, and good man.

[@DominantDesires]

The song had barely started and Linor looked as if she needed a cigarette. Classic Freddie.🔥

[@HernanSoberon]

ajjajaj I was thinking the same. This pour lady gonna need a cold shower after this. "classic freddie"

[@miou-miou-]

​@@HernanSoberon i find it kind of hilarious that all these female vocal coaches seem to be having an orgasm whilst listening to certain singers. i can understand it though..

[@bigorange000]

This comment should be pinned at the top. Freddie and Queen were all panty droppers.

[@DominantDesires]

@@bigorange000 Thanks mate! Totally agree.

[@martycech5844]

At 1:28 she ‘O’ed...

[@annaburns5382]

I always get goose bumps when I hear Freddy sing. I miss him.

[@moisavictoria]

Anna Burns same have goosebumps right now

[@iancarnel8609]

Everyone feels the same

[@johngraham5996]

FREDDIE!! not freddy

[@justInCaseUwill]

mommy tells it how it is

[@bradcampbell7253]

Meh people say Beyonce this and that. Freddy was a giant. Such a talent...stolen from us by a different fate

[@whiskey1mantis357]

I saw Queen twice, opening for Mot The Hoople, I think 73 in Missouri and 1986 Rock in Rio. I and 80,000 people stood transfixed. He would hold up his hand for quiet and you could hear a match strike. Freddie's voice and his stage presence was a gift from God.

[@izzygirvan9252]

Do you know what I’d do to be alive when he was 😀 literally sell my soul to the devil

[@cazzag9526]

I am extremely envious of you. I would have given anything to see Freddie Mercury perform live. My hero. Nothing comes close to this man, his voice, his energy and performances.

[@lebe220]

@@izzygirvan9252 I saw Queen live. I´d like to have swapped the ticket with one for an AC/DC concert.

[@chubbychubbs5552]

I saw them live in 78 ish…Stafford Bingley hall, then twice at the NEC Birmingham….. 80 & 81, ticket for Stafford was £3.50…! I missed out on Live Aid, I missed out on Wembley 86 and bloody Knebworth as I couldn’t get time off work, looking back I should have handed in my notice…. A fan since Seven Seas of Rhye on Top of the Pops….hooked for life, no time for Adam or any other replacement….first 5 albums are incredible.

[@rosemorris7912]

1. As others have pointed out, Freddie had some funky teeth. He had too many of them AND they were ginormous. There are photos of him as a child, and bless his heart, they were unsettlingly large. He was absolutely convinced that his big, extra teeth were what made it possible for him to have a four-octave range. It's entirely possible he couldn't make his mouth conform to the shapes you described for the closed vowel sounds without considerable trouble and without distorting his voice. 2. The version you reacted to was done in concert. It's highly stylized compared to the official video and the album version. 3. As for Freddie's movements . . . One of his good friends and business associates called Freddie a peacock because he liked to strut. Freddie called himself a Persian poppinjay because he LOVED to strut. He was an unabashed showoff, and he knew how to work the crowd (see how he turned his microphone into a phallic symbol). 4. If you really want a treat, find a copy of Queen's 1986 concert at Wembley Stadium (the year after Live Aid). There's an improvisational section where Freddie shows the range of his voice rather nicely. 5. Yes, I know this is too long. I'm in a mood. 6. Yes, Roger had a fantastic singing voice. His falsetto was even higher than Freddie's. See "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the "Galileo" bits and bobs. That was Roger. He was a marvelous drummer who poured everything into his performances (see the end of that Wembley Stadium concert where he has to be helped off the stage). 7. Freddie wasn't the best singer in the world. We can always find missed notes here and there. He was, however, the best front man ever to grace a stage.

[@barbryll8596]

Can try to critique Queen, but why bother!! They were simply fabulous darling...🥰🇨🇦

[@elleshiz8146]

Preach! 🙌🙌🙌

[@1Nida]

Actually, I love the way she is breaking down his physicality and vocal moves. His "stage moves" are actually him using his body to get the most out of his voice. Watch her stretching her neck and moving her mouth. She is locating where he positions his voice to have the most control. This is not a critique. This is a highly trained vocalist who teaches technique learning from and marveling at The Master. This is not critique, it is detailed, expert, praise.

[@graceantonio3573]

😄😀😊 yes indeed

[@grantbennett333]

@@1Nida webcast VV webcats Somebody to 💖. _Rover Myster .?muddy Waters Stranger on the ..¿.StillNthShore ..SeRpentindendant:: Dick Huntlie_ *_10 Gallon western HAT Stedsen hat 🤠🎼🎹🎤📢:: Opera:: StedSenScale:: 👑 FredsUPstars 🌟 zzz FredsgotwVVings eagle 🦅 Hence Fred's Bohemian Cowboy StedSenScale 🎶🎤. Master b laster StedSenScale...... J oke..Fred's Second indian ..( 8n car Nate) ..aka MerryBitchionsWALtalKiNG Machiavellianism ™ merryVVitcheon's... Codex .. 10green bottles on the wall ....in car Nate.....Freddy Mercury Grand marqui3³... Son of a gun codex 2nd green bottle.....( Or 10 tin soldiers ) the greater creater Queen of hearts 💕💖_*

[@StMimin]

This lady is surely inlove with Roger but sadly Roger is in love with his car😂.

[@simonherter5248]

Good one haha

[@roseypuddin8805]

@@simonherter5248 Yes,, she lit up. And by the end of the song was floating on a heavenly cloud

[@StMimin]

@@roseypuddin8805 exactly you got it too

[@saraa136]

The way she looked at him at 14:54 I mean can we blame her

[@roseypuddin8805]

@@saraa136 Not at all, We all have our emotions

[@cavagna]

That, Ma’am, is called eargasm.

[@CP-os1pc]

Like a Florgasm

[@mylesm_media]

"Chills & goosebumps" looooool

[@maryannturton9830]

🤣🤣🤣🤣TRUTH!

[@asonnier101]

EARGASM! Couldn't have put it better myself

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

Dont worry, Freddie's voice gives me goosebumps everytime. He had every crowd eating out of the palm of his hand.

[@1950Chimaera]

If he didn't wear a mask, I hope he was wearing gloves.

[@sugarshane8622]

"That's high level art there". Why yes, yes it is.

[@jo-annebotha9609]

So glad you like this. In my eyes, Freddy is the most accomplished pop/rock vocalist ever. The whole group was extremely talented but together they created wonderful music which even today's young people can relate to.

[@Lawyeris]

Wow Wow Wow Wow - what a truly emotional and professional reaction!!! It seems song and Freddie's singing touches your soul and emotions. Keep going, Linor, don't stop! I like your reactions of Queen songs very very much!

[@bigorange000]

You need to do a reaction video on an isolation of Rogers vocals on anything by Queen. He is one of the greatest backup vocals of all time. I'm also a fan of any one who can drum and sing at the same time. He tops them all in my opinion.

[@etienneparent1400]

Phil Collins is for me the best.

[@godblessamericamyhomesweet1094]

Their combined talent will never be matched.

[@demetrisgerasimou895]

Freddy had a nuclear reactor in his chest... A non stop energy power factory. When it comes to his voice... tears only can answer that.

[@gildedcage2790]

Well said.

[@Sapia_Papia]

Καζαντζίδης μόνο ρε!!! Ποιός Freddie; 😂😂😂

[@mslove3]

Amen

[@krisbowditch827]

Awesome quote 👍👍👍

[@tsommers3284]

It's Freddie....FREDDIE people!!!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Freddie Mercury had one of the best voices in the history of music. Freddie taught himself how to sing. You don't need to be a teacher to know how good he is.

[@silverkitty2503]

No you don't. But you would have to be a teacher to see his mistakes. And yes he did take singing lessons from a VERY famous classical singer and teacher,Benvenuto Finelli probably others too ...Montserrat Cabelle etc ...i am sure she gave notes.

[@2200bronx]

Melania MoneyPenny What mistakes? Please tell me

[@acoustic61]

@@silverkitty2503 Mistakes? What mistakes? Music is an art. There are no mistakes. He wrote the song. It's what came out of his soul. There isn't some formula that has to be followed for his own music.

[@shampawangsham1610]

@@acoustic61 agreed... what kind of "mistakes" she try to tell us? Nonsense...

[@wheresatari6242]

Freddie, Layne, Dio, and Cornell. Top 4 male vocalists of all time. Just my subjective opinion. I'm at a loss to even think of a fifth to round out the top 5 that belongs in their company.

[@williamroche3539]

It was a sad day when we lost Freddie. One of the greatest singers of all time in my opinion.

[@jadziadax5284]

Greatest male voice, no doubt. Freddie shares that No.1 spot with Judy Garland when female voice category is concerned as Judy is unbeatable. Not even Freddie... ;D At least that's how I see (or rather hear) it!

[@VanHellsing12]

I knew exactly where I was whom I was with when I heard the news of his passing and it's indelibly etched in my head. Queen fan since the 70s

[@VanHellsing12]

@Lightbringer I'm certain I wrote greatest

[@VanHellsing12]

@@jadziadax5284 all due respect I think his range was much greater than Judy Garland's

[@jadziadax5284]

@@VanHellsing12 It's not just about the range, not that one of the 'great belters' could vocally fall behind here, it's what they were both able to do to ppl's hearts with only a handful of notes. Certain mastery that has to do with the marriage of voice and emotion. Sinatra is known to have said that all would be forgotten, all except for Judy. I agree but would add Fred to share in that immortality.

[@mwsaab9]

Love your analysis. He's basically faultless - what an amazing voice. I miss him. RIP Freddie Mercury.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

It is simply impossible for someone with great ears and a working heart to not be absolutely smitten with Freddie's voice.

[@shredgod6394]

Aylbdr Madison I disagree. I think Freddie was a fantastic singer. But I don’t see anything all that special. It’s also not my type Of music. My favorite singers would be Russell Allen for sure, maybe Dio, I’m sure there’s others.

[@nodasnagasaki1032]

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[@nathankrush3289]

@@shredgod6394 You are one deaf SOB.

[@shredgod6394]

Nathan Krush Nah you’re just a trend follower

[@joegoldrush7879]

"I just want to listen to it one more time." That's what I always say to myself when listening to Freddie. Then after that I say "just one more time. " "Ok just one more time. " "Once more please."

[@tomh9194]

I am not sure which stirred more emotion in me: The sight of Mrs. Oren's physical & emotional reaction to what she was hearing or, hearing what she was hearing. This is what beautiful music does to you...

[@prototek]

@Tom Hansen Too True!!

[@LemmingOverlord]

@@prototek 1000% agree

[@renniesmith8073]

You can tell she was moved by his vocals.

[@weezalicious]

Tom Hansen I’m 39 and crying on accident. Music transcends everything.

[@hunterjohnson7393]

1) You are distractingly gorgeous. 2) 11:17 Freddie is really breathtaking, you know it. In my uneducated opinion nearly perfect. Listen to the LP if you want perfection, he does that too, but you're clearly a bit speechless--like all of us. What fun to watch your expert reaction. 3) Yes, Roger has a wicked range. Lovely video, thanks much.

[@wantingawinner]

legendary singer and performer , stage and rock legend. he owned it , and it means everything lol.

[@jake-rx9rs]

Im 100th 👍 :)

[@macinuganda3424]

Now this a genuine reaction, the eyes, the face, the smile, the words, how they came out, but mainly the eyes, show how you felt.

[@arielsantomauro9558]

Who is this angelic faced woman falling in love with Freddie?

[@linororen]

She had fallen in love a long time ago..

[@pamsantiago8915]

You are so adorable!!

[@nolimitsamputee5219]

I know! I came here to see her reaction to Freddie and now I just want to keep watching her. I could never be her student because her beauty would be totally distracting. My singing would still stink but I would have perfect attendance for my lessons.😊 keep up the videos. Enjoy hearing about how great singers go about the craft.

[@arabdragonx8314]

@@linororen realy like you hope you are good

[@carolrondou6161]

@@linororen He believed his 4 extra teeth enabled him to sing the way he did. Would that have had any effect?

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

Nobody had the range or power like Freddy Mercury. God rest.

[@MrBeachMadness]

I don't know if the band gets enough credit for singing perfect harmonies AND playing fairly complicated things

[@wanderer3444]

Thank you! Finally somebody said it! Can't think of a band that has or had better vocal harmonies than Queen! That is something that's stuck with me since childhood.

[@hopelesslydull7588]

@@wanderer3444 Beach boys did consistently good and complicated harmonies.

[@whiskey1mantis357]

Def Leppard have good background vocals. Listen to them with the instruments turned down out of the mix.

[@zippy-zappa-zeppo-zorba-etc]

12:55 definitely want to see you do a video about Roger Taylor's backing vocal technique. Drummers who sing deserve a bonus.

[@KevinatorPhase1]

Definitely agree...It is, by NO means, an easy thing to do (drum & sing simultaneously)

[@markgowans]

@@KevinatorPhase1 Shocking remark this I know but I think in some ways Roger is a better singer than Freddie. Roger did a lot of the falseto stuff on the records for example. One thing Roger or nobody else for that matter is work an audience the way Freddie did. He was the master at that.

[@prototek]

Roger kicked serious arse! Listen to him aggressively sing "I'm in Love with my Car" on the live album "Live Killers"! He is pounding the *crap* out of his drums and beating the life out of those cymbals. All the while giving the best vocal performance of said song, IMO. Far better than the original released on "A Night at the Opera" which is outstanding in it's own right!

[@prototek]

Never been much of an Eagles fan and I'm even less of a Don Henley fan. However, I always thought he kicked ass while taking care of singing AND drumming duties every time the Eagles performed Hotel.

[@philipm06]

Freddie had to squeeze Taylor's balls very hard to get that falsetto.

[@keepingshitreal1738]

I appreciate Queen more today than ever.A timeless voice that will live on.

[@dorrispoto]

Me too

[@GaryTugan]

yesssss!!! I was thinking that just tonight!

[@corybarnes7849]

Agreed

[@jerryhamer]

When Freddie looks at the camera at 1:16 and then belts out that beautiful voice, gives me goose bumps everytime i watch it.

[@Justicia007]

Me too!! That is so Freddie of him to look directly into the camera, make sure it's working and on him, And then just belt it out out of nowhere

[@flee4342]

Seen it many times on reactions to this video and it bears repeating. Superman wears a Freddie Mercury T-shirt.

[@youcare_somuch2433]

Flee very true. ❤️👑

[@Dreyno]

“Maybe I’ll find something to criticise soon.” Little did you expect Freddie was about to bring it to a higher level of awesomeness 😄 One of those performances I wish I’d been there to see live.

[@AMarie-wp4wk]

Thank you for appreciating Roger. I’ve seen some reactions on this and they don’t even mention him; personally I think what made the performance was how well their voices worked together here.

[@AMarie-wp4wk]

Letty' s corner ‘I’m in Love with my Car’ (it’s best live at Montreal) ‘Drowse’ ‘Modern Times Rock n Roll’ ‘I want to Testify’(a single he did in ‘77) are my favorites. He also has 7 solo albums and 3 albums with his side band ‘The Cross’ where he sings lead if you want to check those out. Also listen to this bc it’s really good: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWXKdpSkqLGEmsk Can you tell I really like his singing😂

[@d36class]

He also sung Tenement Funster

[@PhoenixWoody]

Freddie/Queen was not something to hear, it was something to feel.

[@carlapark5295]

Freddie Mercury wasn't just sexy as hell, he was a wonderful song writer and performer. Nothing is sexier than a sexy man who can truly sing and blow you away. He is a true legend.

[@viggoulander9671]

Carla Kagley Park Pacheco You like the S word a lot!

[@knobhead5756]

And after the show girls blow him away🤣

[@kinderfett5259]

@@knobhead5756 Freddie Mercury was gay.

[@nomdeguerre7265]

Should review his duet with Bowie

[@ironfae]

Forget “music genre”, Freddie Mercury’s voice was beautiful no matter how you heard it.

[@eb6020]

Voice Teacher: I’m trying to criticize. 5 mins later Voice Teacher: I got nothing.

[@martycech5844]

Enrique Bermeo ... teacher is now learning from Freddy Mercury...

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

There are compelling reasons why Freddy Mercury is considered one of the Greats. I'm glad she is getting to enjoy his art.

[@danbale4160]

I mean, she *did* find some things, but let's face it, nobody tops Freddie on a rock stage. If I had 10% of the range, clarity, and power that Freddie had, I'd be a happy man.

[@naturalselectioninterventi4805]

There is definitely a point where she switched from critic to fan just watching Freddie do his thing 😆

[@jfk64kennedy95]

when she closed her eye's and got lost in the song, i knew it was all over, she was hooked...

[@BriRog68]

Roger was magnificent on the drums and the vocals. He could have easily been an outstanding front man. I love how he supported Freddie's vocals so beautifully. The whole band supported each other...they were so polished, so professional and so in sync with each other! Please check out Brian May today...he is doing amazing solo work...along with keeping Queen alive...In over half a century Queen has never once broken up! Rest In Paradise beautiful Freddie🙏🎹🎤❤️❤️

[@agentcarter2219]

"I am trying to find something to criticize". That is Freddie Mercury in a nutshell. Linor you are adorable by the way.

[@kenanacampora]

Agent Carter agreed.

[@jettsoma]

Agent Carter The most adorable thing she said was "Thet falsetto was kind of...perfect". 🥰

[@ThatzjbLo]

He is a legend... He sing from his soul... The greatest...

[@Justicia007]

Just absolutely phenomenal talent and incredible charisma and someone so shy and sweet.

[@alanmetcalfe6454]

Freddie Mercury is/was one of the best vocalists we are ever liable to witness.

[@1QuadControl]

We suffered such a loss... Freddie was so amazing! RIP Freddie

[@michaelsharp2272]

It just doesn't get any better than Freddie Mercury. We miss you Freddie.

[@jamescooksonphoto]

Definitely check out Barcelona with Freddie and Monserrat Caballe. Freddie was always an opera fan and he got to do an album with her.

[@brunobhc0207]

Or ''How can I go on"... feat. Monserrat Caballe as well

[@brunobhc0207]

Oh, if you were talking about the whole Album called Barcelona... then it's my bad... ''How can I go on'' is in there

[@cathaldillon4960]

@@brunobhc0207'How Can I Go On' always gets forgotten for some reason . It's a shame cus it's one of Freddie's best vocal performances

[@q_q123]

I don't think this is well known, but there is audio of Freddie's true operatic voice here kzbin.info/www/bejne/apiyaaWGeKeibtE

[@q_q123]

here's more footage showing how capable Freddie was with his voice kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6qchGV6orOajLc

[@miguelbarahona6636]

4:37. You like Brian. Well, we all like him, and in fact every Queen member.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Which is what she said, I like em all, I love them!

[@richardquinlan8199]

You will never find a perfect live performance. Your spot on in your description, and analysis.

[@craigmccullough7333]

Freddie was a rock stage performer. There has never been, and never will be, a better one. No one has been as good, or will be as good, at working an audience.

[@craigmccullough7333]

@@PHamm39 Paul Daniels was not, to the best of my knowledge, a rock stage performer. And I doubt whether he ever dreamed of having an audience of this size.

[@danelogan1532]

There are others also.... Robert Plant , Steven Tyler , Steve Perry.... You never know about now who could come out of nowhere and blow you away. The lead singer of Greta Van Fleet is pretty amazing.

[@Got2Bespoke]

A-yo!

[@stephenkorosi9561]

Tho i too can appreciate quute humbly freddys voice. I come from a different school all together. The bests of the best is ok. But. Its like the same problem i have with religion and America's greatest generation. If thats as good as it gets sooner or later it will get old and die. I hope when we are done climbing to the top we have?

[@Journeyofourlife436]

Steve Perry :D

[@mrdonigan]

Freddie Mercury was a master. Art and beauty was created when he opened his mouth. He owned the stage, and he was simply amazing.

[@juancalvillo6483]

Its insane. Every time I see performances by Queen...literal shivers run through my body. Just literally amazing what their music is capable of doing.

[@thatgirlmusexo5181]

i know right!?

[@419Films]

"Who wants to just hear praise about Freddie all day long?" Me!Me!Me!Me!Me!Me!Me!Me!Me! 😉

[@419Films]

@notfiveo 😂

[@HI-os2pm]

He was a naturally born super singer. There are no words to fully describe a naturally gifted person, spatially a musician.

[@wathc7722]

even though it might be true that freddie has a great voice (which he has he's the best singer i've ever heard xD) but it took him too hours and hours to train and hard work, i hate it when people just say: ''oh yeah that one singer, yeah he was born with a great voice and didn't do anything''

[@jc_boy4718]

No name channel i agree and freddie knows how to play piano as well by hard work and hes a very good songwriter

[@jc_boy4718]

Check your spelling "spatially"...?. What,,, did you mean Specially?

[@frankiebowie6174]

John Cristopher Limbo AND pianist AND played the guitar.

[@jc_boy4718]

Frank Bowden EXACTLY

[@Readiculous21]

When my girls were young I would make them be quiet in the car when Freddie was singing. I would tell them, Listen to his voice, girls - no one sings like Freddie Mercury did.

[@camdenhenry8387]

Carol Fulkerson I’m just 15. And I TOTALLY agree

[@scemo39]

I'm glad you did

[@knrtn439]

@@camdenhenry8387 I'm 6 and i agree to buddy :)

[@eduardoramos1826]

What a great dad!

[@strider5119]

@@knrtn439 I'm 1 and a half, and I agree

[@TheSean7564]

Linor, thank you very much for your talent in interpreting Freddie Mercury's skills. Thank you much, much more to your parents for giving you your gorgeous eyes. Very, very sincerely, Sean

[@nonahyobusiness8063]

Freddie was what some of us musicians call a "badass mother-f--ker!". He was, and documented for generations to see for years to come, a true talent. Where ever you are Freddie - thanks! Thanks for such great singing, songwriting, and never ceasing to entertain us on and off the stage. BTW - isn't wonderful the way Freddie's, Roger's, and Brian's voices blended so well. Wow. That kind of thing doesn't happen very often in bands.

[@drsch]

I mean, other than the fact that he had an incredibly irritating voice that was like fingers on a chalkboard, I guess.

[@YvonneCClaes]

@@drsch Does being a douchebag come naturally, or do you have to practice? I have a feeling it's quite a natural phenomena with you.

[@randywissler9923]

Yvonne C. Claes there's always gotta be a troll!! You know why haters hate? Cuz somebody else can do something that cannot!! R.I.P FREDDIE!!!

[@nonahyobusiness8063]

@@drsch No one is forcing you to listen to Fred. You can still enjoy your Barbara Streisand collection. It's all good, friend.

[@81elpedro]

He was just a musical prostitute my dear!!!

[@NomadGuardian]

Opinions Vary ! Science has proved undeniably was one the greatest vocalist ever . Scientists have analyzed Freddie ' s singing and speaking voice. The researchers conducted analysis of Mercury's vocals and published results in Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology. They confirmed that his range covered four full octaves. The scientist concluded Freddie used subharmonics. Freddies vocal cords was shown to move faster than average person. A vibrato fluctuates between 5.4 Hz and 6.9 Hz. Freddies vibrato was 7.04 Hz. , which is close to opera singer Luciano Pavarotti . When we die we will be forgotten , Freddie will live on for Forever !

[@VinnyDrysdale]

Four guys. FOUR GUYS! What a sound they made.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

guise... 4 girls on t. how come you dont see it #transvestigate

[@garylobo348]

RIGHT? SOUNDED LIKE 14

[@thewedge8823]

no much more than 4!! , they had more live members on stage.. a synth/keyboard player, backup singers,

[@VinnyDrysdale]

@@thewedge8823 No, they didn't. I have the entire concert this clip is from on Blu-ray. There are only four people onstage the entire time.

[@viruzzfx]

@@VinnyDrysdale You're right, the only synth they used live was on Radio Gaga.

[@frankieshankly703]

The most honest review ever

[@Jompani42]

If you want to check out a solid Roger performance, watch "I'm in love with my car" from the same show. How he sings and plays the drums so effortless is impressive! And on songs like "In the lap of the gods" from the '74 Rainbow concerts he hits some of those "dog whistle" notes. If you want to hear Freddie go a little bit operatic, listen to "Exercises in free love" where he - like he put it to the pianist Mike Moran - warbles all over the place. That one was later performed live by Montserrat Caballe dedicated to Freddie- which of course put him in seventh heaven and the Barcelona project was at an absolute "Go!" from there on.

[@emmikhei]

I'm in love with my car - Tokyo/Hammersmith '79 are better than Montreal '81, imo.

[@wojtekwieczorek6397]

I've been to Queen + Adam Lambert concert three years ago. Taylor sang It's a Kind of Magic and Under Pressure in duet with Lambert. I was blown away by his voice - powerful, firm, and very steady and "open" even on the highest of notes. Even when he was hitting that "dog whistle" register, he wasn't squishing it at all. And he has 4 octave voice range as well, it's only a helf step lower than Freddie's. I think that his ability to sing in the tenor range with such ease and the color of his voice where one of the biggest contributions to the Queen's sound - you can immediately distinguish their vocal harmonies from anybody else's mostly due to Taylor killing that top register.

[@alicja253]

Although I really love the version of ,,I'm In Love With My Car" from Montreal, I think that during the gig in London it's easier to hear Roger's actual voice. ☺️

[@legacyfilms2454]

in the lap of the gods in ‘74 is one of rogers best performances in terms of vocals. the “dog whistle” tone is beautiful.

[@janbajer1696]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGSVomSgq8uLl6s

[@arthunter92]

I have no clue how I ended up here but I’m awfully glad I did...

[@danrainwater2998]

I was watching some BS political stuff and then this popped up. Screw the politicians and listen to Freddy.

[@oldgranite6467]

Watched a great rap reaction (zach de la rocha/krs-1/last emperor CIA)

[@sarahjo6807]

Same.

[@christineschulze1782]

Lol..same♡♡

[@YouTubist666]

Ditto. What a great singer. Great analysis by Ms. Oren.

[@Flyingbobino]

He wasn't perfect but, by God, nobody ever came closer.

[@centiments11]

Yeah so true. Michael jackson came close but not at same level as freddie

[@centiments11]

@Lightbringer Yeah but mj is more popular. Even here in my country he's so popular

[@rolfedrengen]

Well, there's so many out there! I like the guy from Dirty Loops. He's even better live! There's definatly alos some Freddy references in his singing!

[@marksteidl608]

By God, the absolute truth. There's good singers, there are great singers - and then there is Freddie Mercury. When the opera singer's going ; "Oh, that's good.." - you know JUST how good Freddie is...

[@kutyakeksz]

He was perfect that is why nobody could ever come closer.

[@gwydion75]

Freddie's mouth, whether by nature, or absolute skill and command of it, or both... his absolute adherence to posture... the way he opens his mouth wider than anyone would ever need to to do anything but produce his most beautiful sound straight from his chest. Right. Out. I appreciate you giving him his due. I hope someone like you does this for him every couple years until the end of time. He was literally a legend.

[@youcare_somuch2433]

I want to hear praise about Freddie all day long. He’s a true legend. I love this video!

[@sharky1561]

Freddie was a perfectionist,but the most important thing with a live performance,He Always gave all he had.and that you can see and hear.A man who lived for his music.If you see his last videoclips you can hear he's sick but he still sounds amazing.A true artist until the day he died.

[@WOranos]

Freddie at his worst is still better than most vocalists at their best.

[@Oesterreicher94]

@@WOranos I have to disagree about that. I think you mean Freddie's performances on the Innuendo and Made In Heaven albums. Then I definitely agree. But that was Freddie at his best, vocally, if you ask me, not his worst. If you want to listen to Freddie at his worst, watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qqaaZrm52Gi9k He was extremely tired from the long Jazz Tour and his vocal nodules didn't help, either. But he took brief singing lessons and relaxed for a few months, afterwards and did his best tour, vocally, the Crazy Tour. Example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYmclKOOas94Zqs

[@istvanbartha7985]

What he gave was enough for me. Of course the whole group needs credits..It's like the three musketeers....one for all all for one..or something like that...Noone in Queeen would have been anything without the group...remember that

[@neuralmute]

@@istvanbartha7985 Truth. They were 100% a dream team, all great musicians and songwriters who worked hard and didn't settle for "okay".

[@nathankrush3289]

God bless you Freddie. RIP . Noone has forgotten you. I'm sure you are rocking out- in one way or another- wherever you are now. I miss you forever.

[@MichaelPaoli]

Yes, of course. Freddie Mercury leaves you speechless.

[@samathahamilton9793]

Freddie was checked by several music colleges and they agreed he was a 4 octave singer and even a scientist listened and realized that he could use both sets of vocal chords where most people don’t even know there are two sets. He sings different live than on his albums because he said what would be the point to touring and not changing the sound sometimes. He sang and wrote the Opera Barcelona with Monsserrete Cabella Spains diva in 1988. He sang songs until about 2 to 3 months before he died. He also had 4 extra incisors that he wouldn’t get removed. I think all his awards and music speaks for itself. He has proven his self a legend. England named him as one of the top 100 people that did things to honor them. Thanks for your opinion.

[@johnallen1298]

I am absolutely and thoroughly impressed with your commentary and your obvious high regard for Freddie Mercury's talent. I am a huge fan as well. I was actually moved to tears as you stopped the video, leaned back, took that earphone from your ear and then took a moment to smile before making your comments. I believe his pure and intentional expression comes from a deep understanding of the feeling behind the words in his songs. Your communication of where that comes from in his body and your respect for his obvious control of his 'instrument' makes me want to hear more of your critiques. Bravo!

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Wonderful, and accurate, comment!

[@curbowman]

Ms. Oren just found out what the entire world has known for decades: Freddie's singing was perfect.

[@Coco-uy5fj]

Freddie sounds so smooth live, it's crazy! This is the first time I saw that whole performance and at the end, I was like: Holy Sh*t! That's just beyond talented!🤩

[@Ian.Does.Fitness]

There’s only one Freddie Mercury! Haven’t heard this version but it’s fantastic as always. The best showman, vocalist and musician ever. The full package! So sorely missed!

[@smarticus6384]

I predict that Queen the band and of course Freddie Mercury as its front man will be analyzed 100’s years from now by future music enthusiasts in the same manner we think of classical music greats today. Long live the music.

[@buzzzzzd]

Bohemian Rhapsody was on the Music exam for the Irish Leaving Cert in 1999, alongside Tchaikovski's Romeo and Juliet fantasy Overture and Bach's Cantata 78. I'll never forget it!

[@modelcitizen1977]

"I'm trying to figure out why he does this, other than it looks great." That's pretty much it, lol. He was a front man first. A true showman and a born entertainer.

[@woswasdenni1914]

i dont think so. he was a showman but he was musician at the very very first. he put an insame amount or work and energy into every project. he was a workoholic, a creator that was obsessed with every little note he wrote. i do think he does this primary for the vocal aspect. maybe there several ways to achieve what he think hes doing and this was the best look yea, plausible, but i do think the main aspect was the vocal not the showfactor of that pose

[@JohnKeithPDX]

Andrew Elias &&

[@lisarice4402]

There was a tip another mother gave me of when you see or hear your child or another person is choking, and the object is removed, but they still cannot effectively breathe: you raise your arms above your head and stretch. Doing that opens your airway to your lungs wider, and the oxygen gets there quicker. Now, we all can see that Freddie isn't choking, per say, it just looks like to me he is opening his airway wider so his voice can deliver the notes of the song better.

[@maridepp53]

She tried to find something to criticize but couldn't...... this pretty lady was hot for our Freddie! "Oh my lord" 😍😍

[@ranmc9770]

Liked Queen as teenager in early 80’s. Now in my 50’s his talents are appreciated so much more. Amazing