The Show Must Go On was primarily written by Brian May, with some contributions from Freddie. Brian did, indeed, intend the song to convey Mercury's struggles. Queen recorded the song just a few months before Freddie's death, so, of course, the song was never performed live by Freddie. Sadly, we will never know what Freddie would have done with this song in a live performance. Still, I will always prefer Queen/Freddie's recorded version of this song to anyone else's live version, including Queen with Adam Lambert. For me, it has nothing to do with vocal ability (no one can touch Dimash in that regard, imo) or life experience. It's simply Freddie Mercury's song, and forever will be. There is no right or wrong answer here, it's for each to choose according to their own preferences. Just saying, you don't need to prove anything, Zain. Music, as with any art form, is subjective and not everyone will agree with you, nor should they. BTW, I've seen Adam Lambert sing this song live with Queen. Others may be able to deliver a technically superior vocal (including Dimash), but, for me, Adam's interpretation came the closest to the emotional meaning of this song. For me. The last time you did a Dimash reaction, I requested his cover of Lionel Richie's "Hello" since you like retro music. In that performance, Dimash made me forget that anyone else had ever sung that song but him. It's pure artistry and brilliance.

У Димаша всегда своя собственная версия любой песни. Он и не пытался повторить Фредди, у него нет такого опыта ( Боже, сохрани нашего Ди!). Недавно, в Китае он вёл свой сольный концерт под проливным дождём. Без иллюминации, музыканты ушли, зрители стояли в плащах и под зонтами, а он, весь мокрый, продолжал концерт, потому что Show Must Go On! К тому же, Димаш почти не повторяется, одну и ту же песню поёт совершенно по-разному каждый раз. Его гений позволяет ему сходу менять стиль, вокал, экспрессию в зависимости от настроения в данный момент и каждая версия несёт новый смысл. Да, Димашу есть, что сказать и есть, чем сказать. ... Мне кажется, Что Фредди бы понравилось это выступление.

Ему здесь22-23 года, точно не знаю,....... поэтому не надо к нему относиться критически, ... На мой взгляд, это,, шедевр,,, перепеть, Меркьюри(извините), это надо суметь, и Димаш сделал ЭТО (если неправильно написала фамилию, этого замечательного певца, ) то извините... Но по- моему блогеру, понравилось исполнение этой песни... 👍💟💕💝💝💟💕🙌💝💝💝💕🙌💓💓

For me , this is a new version of the song that Dimash arranged it with his own style and I like it and fun to watch. He make the song alive and enjoyable to listen, never be boring when Dimash perform any kind of songs because he added his own unique style and surprises.

To top it off Dimash barely spoke English here . To have the balls to sing such an Iconic song and rearranged it to his own style is just insane . Some people will be biased and not look at it with an open mind . I'm a vocalist and i actually prefer Dimash versio because it demonstrates power which is what the song is trying to portray

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I agree 100% that Dimash does not have the life experience compared to Freddy Mercury at the time he suffered from AIDS. On this point I want to say that I doubt that Dimash knew (while he practiced this song) about the full history behind the song as you mention here because if he did, I am very sure that he, Dimash, would have worked through as much of the emotional side attached to this song. Nevertheless, I am still with you in saying that he is still young and that in time he will pick up and do the necessary. I like your comments and your overall reaction.

Only with Dimash the show must go on! Always

Freddie’s version was more sorrowful and Dimash’s version is more powerful. That was Freddie’s show must go on and this is Dimash’s show must go on and I like them both.

I am certain that Freddie would be proud and not bored at all.

i sent this version to Brian May - he was bowled over - he thinks D is the most extraordinary singer with extraordinary skill

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Magnificent!!!! Freddie would be cheering.

A person going to die and a live person. When they sings the same song of cause it will be diffirent. I understands what you mean. But we better don't compare themes together. Dimash sings his songs because he is honor to Mr Freddy. Because he was one of Dimash Idol singer.

Спасибо Zain. Я с удовольствием жду твою реакцию на Димаша. Спасибо за откровенность. Каждый слушатель по своему воспринимает исполнение Димаша, кто-то сравнивает с оригиналам, кто-то получает эстетическое наслаждение, я наслаждаюсь энергетическим потоком, получаю эмоциональный шок. "Show Must Go On " несет очень глубокое понятие жизни!!! Каждый человек не зависимо от возраста, переживал ту или иную ситуацию (тревогу, беспокойство, болезнь, потерю, обиду, грусть, сожаление.......). Именно в этой композиции Димаш выложил всю мощь своей энергии...с мотивационной подачей, для нас...обычных людей со своими тревогами...., что каждый новый день - эта новая Жизнь...Поднимись! Улыбнись! Иди вперед! Твори! Живи....просто ЖИВИ!.....Show Must Go On !!! У Димаша природный дар, талант....чувствовать песню изнутри и дарить нам благодарным слушателям.

I found Dimash's version very respectful. At this point he didn't speak any English that I am aware of and had a week to learn the song. I don't think the song has to be about impending death, I believe it can be any struggle you are facing. I saw Queen in concert in Long Beach during the late 70's (the one and only concert I ever attended, I do not do well in crowds), I think I still have the ticket stub and I understand the instant comparison that can happen when listening to a cover. I try to avoid that as much as I can, though I don't work hard at it when it is a bad cover. I listen first for a show of respect for the original, then are they emoting something that will fit the lyrics. I believe that Dimash was successful in both arenas. I liked his performance very much.

У Димаша только начинается путь , у него все впереди . Прошли с поменат надо, Но с этом жить нельзя надо идти вперёд искать нового .Димаш сейчас настоящее и будущий это факт .👑🌞😍👍😄💞💋

Dimash perfect Beautiful

Bravo Dimash!!! Super 👍👍👍👏👏👏👑👑👑🎤🎵🎶🎼

While I can understand what you are saying they are two different artists and two different voices. He has such emotion inside of him. The one things his teachers talk about is he feels things too deeply. His life expectancies are different. He understands pain and suffering you and I probably cannot understand. Kazakhstan has been through more than we in countries like the US, Australia, England can even imagine. Dimash wants to bring about a world where people understand his country and culture. That has people accepting others for who they are and not what they look like or sound like. He wants to tear down borders. His latest concert in Russia had people from 56 countries attend. Yes their experiences might be different, but Dimash understands way more than most people even think about daily. He has an old soul. As someone else said Brian May very much enjoyed Dimash’s rendition. I love both versions but I can see Dimash’s heart in his. Perhaps you cannot. That can be different too and it is okay to feel things differently. You might want to watch Dididau with using Gloria Wu’s channel. It gives you an understanding of Kazakh culture and background. I think also an understanding of what has shaped Dimash. His original War and Peace in Chinese might also give you insight. I would use a version with English subtitles the lyrics are deep and express his desire for a peaceful world. He is a young man with a vision of the world I would like to see happen. 😊

Dimash é maravilhoso!! Continue apreciando Dimash em The Meaning of Eternity; Daybreak em BASTAU; Daididau; Late Autumn; Sinful Passion; The Love of tired swans; Jasmine Flowers em Singer 2019; Dimash e Tengri festival Gala TV Chinesa 2019; Akkuym; Mademoiselle Hyde; Ascolta la voce em concerto de Moscou 2019; Dimash e Super Vocal Boys 2019. 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿😍🎶🎶🎶🇧🇷🇧🇷

En emociones, técnica, rango y voz: Dimash. 💗💗 No hay comparación.

You are so right! Thank you very much for this video.

Outstanding performance ...Brilliant Dimash! He was only 22 years old (2017)🌷🌷

Dimash Rock Star 🤘🤘🤘🎤🎸🌟🌟🌟☝️👏👏👏👏👏

It’s kind of impossible to compare the emotional part - Dimash just 22 here and his carrier just starting and Freddy who was literally facing death at that time. It’s worlds apart - a live that’s starting and one that’s ending. I don’t even try to compare and take it as two different song with different feelings behind it. Love them both so much. To make a cover of such an epic song and make it his own without hurting the original is by no means easy and usually nearly always fails epically - not here. For his English - it was literally non existent during The show - he new just a couple of words and had to learn the lyrics phonetically (the same as when singing in Chinese) and Kazakh as well as Russian which he speaks fluently comes from two completely different language groups as English which makes it extremely hard to lose an accent.

Dimash has his own exclusive type of singing. He sings works of various genres in different languages. He constructively and originally builds the design of his songs, putting himself there. According to the vocal technique there is no equal to him.

There is a day old release of Dimash with the Super Vocal trio tribute to Queen. You will enjoy it immensely. Dimash in this song had rearranged the original version and fit it to his own style and made it his own. Brian May of Queen had praised Dimash of his take on this song. Spectacular!!!! He learns the song and the story and that is how he sings with emotion. He may not have the same experience as Freddie did but I know he felt the emotion that envelops the song. When he sang this song 2 years ago, he did not speak English compare to now they he continually learns and improve his enunciation.

I like both the sorrowful n painful version from Freddy and the powerful n awesome version from Dimash.

We do not know what kind of life experience he has, in fact, we only see the external image. Also, the song's lyrics are not just about Freddie's life, it's about each of us. I hope that the Lord saves Dimash from the same life experiences as Mercury.

just see it again. Like you I am a fan of Queen and Freddie for years and like you I didn't accept Dimash interpretation at first. It just very different. But later I got it - and now I even can;t say which version I like more: Freddie or Dimash. Freddie I believe would like it.

Bravo dimash!!! Te amooo!!!! Increíble como cada una de tus presentaciones!!😚🎤🌹❤

Queen is Queen , Freddie is Freddie and than comes Dimash and makes his own version of this amazing song. As for him showing emotions while singing I recommend you to listen to Late Autumn, Daybreak, Daididau, from Singer 2017 without checking Gloria Wu Channel. But I see your point . Thanks for your reaction 😊💞

Well, Dimash will never get into that dark place because he will never get involved into satanism, he and his father already know the cost of being famous in the west, and this is why he started his career from China and Russia.

Dimash & super vocal boys please reaction!!!

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Dimash's interpretation to the song and his presentation accordingly was awesome! I dont want to compare any artist, even original , because an artist mustn't imitate , but must create his own art. So I love this!

Freddie is one of Dimash's favourite idol. Please react to Dimash and Super Vocal Boys performance at The Singer for Queen Medley😊DKIFC/SG

“Adagio” next please. It is such a great performance. You will like it the most

Dimash again conquered the show SINGER 2019 songs of the group Queen. Please your reaction!🤗😍

Wonderful reaction. Thank you so much. Dimash Amazing always👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶

Pls react to Dimash & super vocal boys singing Queen Medley on Singer 2019 in China, just released 2 days ago

Thnx for the reaction... you are right about emotions needed to pull this song...freddie is freddie....lol...for me this was incredible performance from dimash although for ears that are used to perfect english his pronunciacion could be some kind distracting..l used to his Dinglish lol like some fans are calling it..lol....also thank god that dimash didnt have expirience like freddie did...still l love to see him singing this kind of songs... can you react to the queen medley by super vocal and dimash on the singer 2019 from two days ago? Again, ignore his dinglish... l think it was awsome

You can not say that Dimash does covers...ie..he will sing a song like the singer who sang it before him...Dimash takes a song and makes it in his own style...so if you watch Dimash sing a song, that was originally performed by someone else, and you think Dimash is going to copy it, you will be mistaken ...these performances on the Singer show are over 2 yrs old...Please try some of his newer performances...you can find them on his YT channel...When Dimash performs a song, he very gently places the bait in the water, then he starts pulling in the net, and then you are landed in the boat ...You simply cannot compare him to anyone else...

Like you, The Show Must Go On is a personal favorite of mine. I will always love Queen's version the most. And for me, Dimash's powerful voice was superb but he arranged the song a bit too much and I didn't recognize it anymore. I think if he sang it closer to the original, it might've worked. With that said, Dimash and Super Vocals just sang a Queen medley a few days ago and it was phenomenal! I recognized all the songs, their harmonies were top notch, and his English has gotten so much better. In better, I mean that his pronunciation is more clear even though his accent is still thick. He sounded absolutely beautiful and his rock voice...ah..out of this world! ♡♡♡

You have to listen to this several times. I didn't quite like it at first and it grows on you!

Thank you for your honest opinion Zain .I myself did not know that Freddy sang this knowing he was terminally ill. I'm not sure if Dimash realized it as well . Bcz he does tries to convey the emotions that a song deserve, as Autumn Strong , SOS and Daybreak in Bastau Concert, many others . In my opinion... he is perfectly capable of delivering an emotional and hearfelt performance . This performance to me was his interpretation of a "Rock" Song . the emotions?? I am certain if he had realized what we are all talking about here with the personal story and circumstance surrounding this song , Dimash may have constructed his interpretation of it closer to what is expected of it. If Brian May gave it a thumbs up , so it can't be all that Terrible..😊 Even when Celine Dion sang this , it also did. Not have that emotional impact that is expected of it . And she's a lot older than Dimash .

don't worry man, i agree with you 100%, technically, he did it no doubt, just the depth of the lyrics, still need more of that. that's why he didn't get #1 on this episode. nevertheless, i am blown away by this performance. . but so far, watching his recent performances, sinful passion, mademoiselle hyde, i can sense his depth coming out and he is now improving in terms of digging the meaning and getting into character. pls do a reaction on it.

LOVE your reactions!! ❤ Here are two covers from Dimash for you ; "Hello" by Lionel Richie and "Adagio" is a well known song from Lara Fabian. GREAT performances from Dimash..!!! ❤❤❤

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I think you’re right. I think that us knowing that Freddie was dying colours our opinion, though. His performance, taking into account that this isn’t his first language, he has a good grasp of the song.

I prefer this version of Dimash than Freddy Mercury Dimash is more smooth more versitile and more powerful He comes from another category only aliens can compete with him

Absolutely agree ! Love them both but for ME .....I have to go with Freddie ! Thanks for your honest reaction ❤

I don't think it's fair to compare Freddie Mercury and Dimash's life experiences when singing this song to show emotions. As you said, Freddie was dying when he sang this song , so his emotions were different. Does that mean that whoever sings this song will not be good enough because their hardship or lack of is ,not the same as Freddie's? For someone young & lack of hardship, Dimash did an exceptional job in singing & emotion.

The performance of this song was the task of the competition in which he sang it. He was given a week to prepare.

BRAVO

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I also think Dimash have been working in a uphill battle when it comes to singing in english. So many great songs has been locked away from him and to sing in a language you don't master must be very difficult also from the aspect to capture an audience with actually quite bad english like here. I know that he really is working on improving his english and that he is getting better and better as we can se in newer videos. I can't wait to see what the future brings when it comes to Dimash. He is still so young and more years will add valuable experience when it comes to how to interpertate songs. Some songs can in their form of a cover never get netter than the original, but can be quite impressive in their own way.

Hallo Zain, danke für deine Reaction Videos. Es gibt ein neues tolles Video von Dimash mit den Super Vocal Boys und sie singen zusammen ein Queen Medley. Wir würden uns sehr über ein Reaction Video freuen. Dimash singt auch "My Heart will go on" von Celine Dion. Liebe Grüsse aus Deutschland Dimash & Super Vocal Boys on Singer 2019 / Димаш и парни Super Vocal на Singer 2019

Please, subtitles on russia 🙏

We are waiting for your reaction to the new song of Dimash "love is like a dream." sure you will like it.

Pls react to a new song in Moscow Dimash love is like a Dream Pls get the one with English subtitle

Yes, of course Dimash doesn't have that experience for this song. And it's good, let's this song will be not him always. Don't wanna if he will have any bad experience for this song...

By the way, I also love Queen & listened to them growing up.

finally 👏👏👏👍👍 i've waited you to react this performance. and i cant agree more with your honest opinion. it's not aple to aple to compare dimash n freddy, for this song especially. this song isnt just about technique, it's about everything. great reaction. cant wait for your reaction to dimash on hello (leonel richie) . thank you

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Кто нибудь сделайте, пожалуйста краткий перевод. Или хотя бы поясните, о чём он говорит. Насколько я поняла, он большой фанат Фредди. Но понравилось ли ему в исполнении Димаша, я не поняла.

Thanks for your reaction, Zain. I think you are correct. Dimash himself didn’t like this version of the song. There is another one was performed in in London, but for sorry the quality of the video is not good, just a fancam.

I just watched your review, very interesting. I didn't know that performance before. However: I have watched a looot of covers of that song, and I have to say: This was the worst cover of the song with respect to English pronunciation. XD At the same time, it was the best one with respect to vocal technique and individual song arrangement. I'm absolutely blown away!!! Concerning the emotional part: You are right, you can't compare that to Freddie. I'm the biggest fan of Freddie, and in my opinion, no one will ever portray the same emotion again. ...but that's actually also why we maybe shouldn't expect it from others. It doesn't seem very fair to expect to see the emotion of someone who knows that he is goind to die :'( to someone who's luckily not in such an immensely tragic situation. No one who's not in the same situation will ever feel and convey that emotion. ...and it wouldn't make sense to expect someone to act like that, as this would be unnatural, fake, and disrespectful towards Freddie (and singers are singers after all and not actors). In my opinion, there's a difference between portraying emotions you can and should portray and those you shouldn't. ...those that would actually be a bit impious to fake portray them as someone who's not in the same situation).Lets be thankful that others don't gave to go through the same unimaginably horrible situation our hero sadly had to... :'(

Of course Dimash does not have the life experience, he's only 21, there's no reason to compare the 2 performances. It is his 3rd appearance on an international stage. Nor does he have a terminal disease. This is his first time singing in English.

It's definitely Freddy's song. I respect your opinion, that's why I watch your channel ,but I do not agree. We do not know so much about Dimash to claim what he has experienced and what his experience is. Such an experience like Freddie Dimash not needed. With the same claim can be treated to the song SOS? After all, the performer of the song Gregory Lemarchal, too, was seriously and fatally sick when I sang this song. According to your logic,if Dimash is healthy and he has no big losses in life,then he is not good enough to perform songs and he lacks empathy ,understanding and soul? I don't understand your logic. In order to invest in the song the soul must die? God bless Dimash and save him from the experience of drugs and disorderly life.

This is a biased judgement, I don't know what it called but your opinion influenced by human tendency of legend the deceased and also by the effect of the first one is better which is very normal but if you asked a computer he will say dimash is way way better. I heard the original though. Not Mature!? Tell me about it!!!! Admit it human.... Your judgement is influenced by your feelings and memories. Dimash is a real living legend...

I love your honesty, To tell you the truth I really don't like this song it just sounds noisy to me. I love Dimash his voice is piercing I guess I prefer his ballads and of course his presentations

I Disagree your reaction. This is not reaction, is comparasion.

BRAVO