Saw this guy back in October... with his Queen Celebration tour...2 hours of just awesome!! I'd see em 100 times if I could!!!

The similarity between his "leave me to dieee" and the original track from Queen is simply uncanny.

Queen chose Marc to be the frontman of their tribute band, Queen Extravaganza.

I always enjoy when people discover Marc 🙂 I’m a longtime fan of Marc and his music since he had his band Downhere and always thought he sounded like 70’s Freddie. I got to hear him live last year with his band Ultimate Queen Celebration and it was an amazing experience. He sang for two hours straight with no intermission and his voice and stage presence are absolutely mind blowing! The only time he stepped off the stage was for a few minutes during a guitar solo. His band members are all accomplished and top-notch musicians. He tours extensively, so if you ever get the chance to see him live, you MUST go. You won’t believe your ears! ❤️

Shocking isn’t it. You can never beat the person who did the original because of the emotion from deep down that they put into it, but Marc is 99% there to Freddie’s 100%. Freddie would tip his hat for sure.

Just a reminder, Freddie did not do the high notes in the original song. Those were done by Roger Taylor.

Listen to him sing "I want to break free" and you will shit your pants...

Homie I'm not even gonna talk about the singing because there aren't words to express.. but his piano skills.. still no words to express other than bravo 👏 🙌 🙏

I have been a fan of Marc and DownHere since early 2000's. Excellent Band

I'm so glad young people still know Queen (I'm only 19 but grew up around classic rock). Probably 99% of the kids in my class didn't/don't know most of the classics. :/

This guy is Freddie reincarnated. Wow

Completamente de acuerdo Lewis. Me gusta mucho tu canal. Saludos desde Barcelona.

Todo el mundo sabe que Marc Martel ,es la mejor voz ,después de Freddi Mercury . Además es un genio de la música toca varios instrumentos ,canta con orquestas sinfónicas ,canta con el Corazón,transmite mucha pasión y se siente que valoriza la musica de Queen. Deseo ver a Marc Martel haciendo música con la banda Queen ,sería un gran sueño para nosotros los fans de Queen,pienso que Freddi estaría muy feliz y sentiría mucha admiración ,porque Marc Martel estuviera creando música con sus grandes amigos. Freddi Mercury ,siempre amo el talento y lo demostro cuando realizó música con la encantadora y la mejor voz de España Monserrat Caballe, él la admiraba mucho ,entre ellos había tanta admiración era una lluvia de química de talento que uno al escucharlos cantar se sentía una electricidad en la piel.

Thank you Lewis. What you said speaks volumes. I totally respect your opinion.

He did most of the singing voice in the movie

Im abig fan of marc and queen and im 11

From the land of Celine Dion, Marc Martel loll Kidding appart, I like him much better :) I think he his a much a complete artist than Lambert, even on stage, he his the top performer, I don't think he was kick out of Queen, I think that he wanted to take back his own personality, he's not an imitateur, his voice is really like Freddy!

Roger the Drumme did the High Notes

Well said Lewis. I am with you. Freedom of speech is just that. We all are unique and with that we have different opinions. And with that comes respect. Agree to disagree is ok. Makes the world go round. Great reaction.

Marc is the Best!!!!!

Yeah people have said that vocal and performance-wise, Adam has it that's why he was picked. Like it was an advantage for him not to sound just like Freddie 'cause the band members didn't want a replica of Freddie but wanted someone who's worthy to be the frontman of Queen. But I must say, this guy, Marc, has the voice and even the facial features to replicate Freddie Mercury. Some even say he's the reincarnation of him. lol Whatever it is, he's mighty talented and I'm just glad I discovered him through his Queen covers (plus, KZfaq recommended this to me so... thanks KZfaq! lol). I enjoyed watching your reaction to this. It seems like musicians tend to appreciate the performance more than those who's already familiar of the song or even the fans themselves 'cause it's hard not to compare a cover to the original. But I have to say that this was a brilliant acoustic live performance of the song... if I ever get to see one.

Just an FYI... There was never a decision between AL or MM. AL performed with Queen in 2009 after he lost American Idol (Which Queen worked a few episodes). MM was never on their radar until 2011 when he auditioned for their tribute band. BTW, MM was a very successful, award winning musician with his old band. About the movie... Scenes where you hear Freddie singing (Happy Birthday, writing Love of my Life, meeting the guys for the first time behind the club, and several live parts... Including the Live Aid rehearsals where his voice cracked, were all MM). Per MM in an interview... Due to his NDA... He could not say specifically which songs he performed, but could say that he knew of no other singer working on the movie.

You' absolutely right!!!! Lewis.

What a great and honest reaction, mate! This is absolutely the right content for you: you are a musician who knows what he is talking about, you speak from your heart, you are well-spoken and have the right attitude. A instant sub for me!

The upper vocals weren't freddy.. they were the dtummer

If you listen to a lot of Queen, it is really easy to tell them apart, Freddie had a sharper pitch to his voice. But Marc is properly as close as you are going to get, he does a good job, and he can at least play the piano and some guitar. There is a lot of cool Queen songs and performances you can still explore.

he was chosen by Brian and Roger to perform in Queen Extravaganza. I saw it in 2013 - it was so good. Check out his audition tape he made singing Somebody to Love He also did some of the vocals in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie too.

marc has performed with queen before and he is a good guy he has a queen tribute band and the guy tristen sounds just like david bowie you should check out there cover of under pressure . and his cover of who wants to live forever . marc is an award winning singer and he did the vocals for bohemian rhapsody the movie and freddie in the 70's could hit the high notes it wasnt untill he had damage that affected his higher register and he couldnt do it as much but he still had an insane range

I am a person who thinks both Marc Martel and Adam are very good singers, who both do honor to Freddie's music. That said, as others have said, Marc is a multi-instrumentalist (keyboards, guitar, bass, trumpet, drums, ukulele) has been touring for almost 20 years. Last year he did a series of Christmas concerts with Amy Grant (she was fangilrling him on stage) and Michael W. Smith. Charlie Peacock has worked with him multiple times, and he was requested by Celine Dion to play on a TV show for her. In addition he has written multiple songs, had an original with over a million views on youtube before his Queen adventures began, and more. Everything I have heard and seen is that he is easy to work with and has a good work ethic and is very friendly with fans. Also, check out Marc's other videos on his channel. You need to check out his cover of I Will Always Love You (more than 1,000,000 views on that one too). Also check out his videos of Who Wants to Live Forever, Right Here Waiting, Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me, and plenty more. Also, check out his take on Killer Queen where he whistles the guitar solo.

No Hes Still 1000% Freddie in The High Registers And Notes.

To fully understand the potential of Marc Martel's voice you have to listen to the other covers he has done and the songs he writes, beyond the "Queen" series. He has an extraordinary voice. And can play many instruments very well (and sorry if it is little...). Yes, Adam Lambert also has an extraordinary voice but does not create empathy (at least it does not arouse particular emotions for me). With this I don't want to criticize the choice of Queen. After all, it would be reductive for Marc to be associated forever with Queen, because he can sing EVERYTHING that can be sung. Perhaps it is better that it is his true voice (and also the songs he writes) that comes out and receives the success he deserves. And when he arrives he will have deserved it all, without having to thank anyone.

They are very similar indeed but freddie is the GOAT ❤️❤️

It's only a guess, but I think it's possible that the rest of the members of Queen find it a little too spooky, and maybe too close to home, if their singer sounded too much like Freddie. They formed an official tribute band called the Queen Extravaganza, and when Marc Martel auditioned for it (he got it, obviously), Roger Taylor started crying as soon as he started singing. There might just be too many memories for them, even though the audience would probably enjoy the show more with Martel. They also brought him onboard to do the voice in the movie. Roger Taylor has performed a few times on stage with Martel.

I'm a huge Freddie/ Queen fan, and am really protective of Freddie's memory. Marc is around my age, and the ONLY person who has gotten my approval in all these years. I've been a fan of Marc's forever, and have seen him live numerous times. He is effing incredible. Also, such a sweet and humble guy. Loves to talk to us fans, takes pics, accepts hugs, gifts and is just great. Plus his shows are a blast! I will always pay to see Marc, but Queen and Lambert? NO. He ruins it for me. He does nothing but stand around by Roger in his platforms and glitzy outfits. Marc is like Freddie talent wise. Blows Adam out of the water.💥🤽🎶

awesome reaction man, can you react to more of marc martel?

I think Mr.Martel deserved more than Adam lambart when they Had a tour😁Honestly

Thank you for reacting to Marc! I love love love ❤️ Marc! I would like to see Marc do one show with Queen... But alas I don't think it'll happen.

Marc Martel es simplemente GRANDIOSO !!!

Watch the movie BoRap. He sings the songs. Can’t tell the difference 👍🏼

I think Queen hired Adam due to the fact he had a large built in audience from american idol.

You’ve got a new sub from me! This review was awesome!!

Adam Lambert should do Boy George instead

Marc sang over 90% of the Freddy Mercury tracks in the film Bohemian Rhapsody. Marc is Freddy Mercury in a parallel universe! Jaw-dropping perfection. His performances have brought me to tears. Due to an ironclad NDA, he couldn't discuss the film. In an interview on Australian TV, it is intimated that Marc did most of the performances. When Freddy and Roger worked with Marc on the sound stage of the film, Roger was brought to tears. In closing their eyes, they swore Freddy was in the room with them. 🤩

To the hell with lambert

THEY SHOULD REPLACE HIM😎🤩

Watch the video Love ove my life. by Marc. unbelievable

Both of them are wearing the same headphones. Coincidence💯

That is freddie,he fake his death..remove the rabbit teeth..helloooo plastic surgery.

Marc should for sure be the one who sings with Queen. Not Adam. I’ve seen Marc live and met him and not only is he the sweetest guy he is an amazing singer and performer! ❤️ He sounds so much love Freddie, it’s great!

Hey dude, what a reaction! Loved it! Yeah Martel is insane.. He is not impersonating Freddie at all.. he just take the same style to sing Queen song.. You really have to check out other stuff from him on his KZfaq channel and watch some live performance that he did at some concert! It's mind blowing.. By the way Marc have some relation ship with Queen.. In 2011 he went into Queen extravaganza created by Roger Taylor.. And even Roger said that it is uncanny the way he sound like Freddie.. And he gave his voice for many scene in the movie Bohemian Rapsody.. (srry if my English is bad.. French people are not very good 😂)

I understand they didn't want to become a sort of tribute group with someone singing like Freddie. Queen was Queen with Freddie, now they are Queen + Adam. Does that makes sense?

God just made a copy of Freddie and pasted it on Marc's character. 😅

I personally do think Marc Martel has his own unique voice, combining a little Freddie vocals and as well as is own, (the way I hear it in my own ears) personally I never really rated Adam Lambert singing, and I saw one clip of Adam what disgusted me, the way he was using it mic stand pretending to jack off and aiming it at Brian, even though Freddie was Gay, least Freddie had professional stage manners in him Rest in peace Freddie. but Marc is a awesome musician.

Marc has so many more Queen covers you should check out.

37 mil can't be wrong! Marc was chosen by Queen for their endorsed cover band and now Marc has moved on with his own Queen cover band and tours the world with sold out shows. Marc also did some of the vocal doubling for Freddie in the Queen movie. A note about this performance....having seen Queen (w Freddie) on the Day at the Races Tour I can tell you that Queen used a track for the operatic part of the song so this performance by Queen does not exist. There is NO recording of Freddie playing the song straight through with his own accompaniment. What Marc has done here is astounding! Dig into some of his other Queen covers and tell everyone about him....who knows...maybe one day Roger and Brian may just come around!!!

He's the guy who did 90% of the singing in the movie "bohemian rhapsody". The product crew blend freddie voice with him to make all the songs

No they shouldn’t replace Freddie with anybody, it’s impossible he was a one of, that’s exactly why Mark didn’t get the top job with Queen, however he did quite a bit of the singing for the bohemian rhapsody film.

I’ve never seen a fan base scream so loudly for a lead singer to be replaced. Martel is a better singer, a better performer, and a better fit for Queen than Lambert.

React to Martel’s original music: Stalemate or Paradise or Magnetic. He is such an amazing songwriter above all else!

React to him singing somebody to love or love of my life

Mark, Freddy and Adam and Rodger are all great in their own ways, It is up to the individual to decide who is best, for me Freddy is by a margin the best because there is something in his voice that you can never get tired of.

Очень достойно.

Why does this sound 10 times better than Marc's original upload, did you double up to enhance the sound?

can you react to somebody to love by marc martel?

Marc fronts Ultimate Queen Celebration (UQC). At this point in time, UQC sounds more like Freddie fronted Queen, and Queen sounds like a shitty tribute band.

Check out Marc singing “Somebody to Love” - do a first listen on it

Is it just me or is the audio phasing?

Windflower by mamamoo You like music videos I feel like you will love it and they girls can SANG!

Adam is good but Marc is great!!

It doesn't matter who is the better singer, wrote such a song and than let us vote.

I would suggest watching the documentary The Show Must Go On. It's on KZfaq and on Netflix. People have their opinions but the ultimate decision was left to the members of Queen including retired bass player John Deacon.

React to love of my life by Marc martel, thank me later

Oh same headphone haha

What are those blue and pink lights?

Move over #adamlambert let the the clearly better man take over !! #marcmartel

As Dr May has said MANY times it would be awful to try to 'duplicate' Freddie, they adore what Adam Lambert brings to their songs, makes them live and they don't want to perform with anyone else

You got nice room set up. It would also be nice if you work some more on your editing. 😊

ta en inglés :/

Nope Queen should play with whoever they are most comfortable performing with, not the person who sounds the most like Freddie. Having a Freddie copycat singing may well be to hard for them to play with. Marc’s not Freddie and he never will be. Let the boys play with who they want, this whole Queen should be playing with Marc is disrespectful.

Roger Taylor and Brian May have said that Adam Lambert is the only singer that can sing the Queen catalog. They have also said that no one can out sing Adam Lambert. I think they are in a position to know.

Martel is good but given that they have been touring with Lambert for almost 10 years shows that the chemistry is excellent. The tours are fully sold out so Lambert is definitely doing a good job. I’ve attended a QAL concert and it’s clear the camaraderie between them is great. Nothing against Martel - I prefer Lambert as I can clearly see the joy in Brian and Roger when they perform with him. Even the Paul Rodgers period didn’t have this energy.

U low key sound like pewdiepie

Brian and Roger have some choice words for those who think they know better than they do as to who should be their frontman. Queen's drummer Roger Taylor unloaded on haters of the band's new singer Adam Lambert during a new ABC television interview. Taylor said that Freddie Mercury is really dead, and he can't be recreated and won't be at the upcoming shows, after the hype surrounding the "Bohemian Rhapsody: film. "Comparisons with Freddie are wasting their time. He's has to cope with it because people are so f**king unimaginative. Fred's dead and he's not coming back and he's not going to be at the shows, so if you come to see us - you're not going to see him!" "We were not seeking to recreate Mercury when we asked Lambert to join us. We're not trying to recreate our Freddie. So if people do think that, I haven't patience with them and please don't come. But if you want to just enjoy our music done really well, please do come." Sharing a picture of Lambert on stage, May wrote: “And here is the Modern Marvel without whom, for sure, Queen would not be out here delivering at the top level. ADAM LAMBERT is only now beginning to be recognised by the greater public as the true phenomenon that he is. "Gifted with a voice in a billion, for himself he is a passionate and unyielding perfectionist. Gifted to us, he is the reason that we are still alive as a functioning rock band. And still able to take on new challenges. Plus ... he’s nice. That’s a big deal when you’re a touring family. Freddie (Mercury) would approve, big time He added: “Also, and I will say this only once, for the benefit of just a few people who haven’t stopped to think clearly. Just imagine how awful it would have been for Roger and myself to tour with a Freddie impersonator. Anyone who suggests such a thing doesn’t belong here. “To the vast majority of you lovely people out there - BIG THANKS for being respectful to Adam. In supporting him, you are supporting the life blood of the live Queen legacy. Nothing is forever. This is a precious moment. We never pass this way again. Bri

ADAM LAMBERT it's better his voice is more unique and this guy sounds a lot like Freddy and the point is not to imitate him, Adam is perfect for queen

Marc performes for one of the official Queen touring bands and does a great job. Adam gives the flamboyance that the audiences love. It makes for a good stage performance. Marc doesn't present a spectacle, just great renditions of Queen's music with a voice that can sound very much like Freddie.

Yes Adam and brian Roger reallly get along. Watch -interviews. imo.

He's an impersonator

Brian and Rodger have BOTH said ad nauseum that they will never use a Freddie imitator. It’s time people stopped this nonsense about MM, it’s never going to happen. It’s time people respected Bri and Rodgers decision to use someone who didn’t sound like Freddie, but brought his own voice and style to the table...and Adam is the only man currently who can fit that bill.

tf is going on with that chorus or short delay or whatever when you play back his singing? it's so painful to listen to.. such a shame, you looked like someone who knew what they were talking about, I was looking forward to the vid. oh well ;/

Love Queen and Love Freddie, I enjoy reaction videos and the real videos. But why do all youtubers or most of them click their fingers, clap hands and start sentences with its your boy..... i do believe ive woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning but still, really grinds my gears.

If you.listen closely there is a definite Pitch difference. Marc is definitely close. Just Freddie had a crisper and a higher range. Probably that's why .they went with Adam's to front the band. He has the range

Adam is right now the best singer of the world. Bryan and Roger loved and admire him and this is a live band that travel together and dine together for more than eight years. They have world success and millions of fans love Adam. I dont think any real queen fans, specially the youngest, would pay a dime for a christian singer that make his living imitating Freddie.

Ok, but he's got all sorts of reverb, echo and self-harmony looping going on - too computer-assisted.

No way , Adam Lambert is the full package , a better entertainer and much better live . I was dubious , as a life long Queen fan ,about anyone trying to replace Freddie , Adam has kept Queen alive without copying Freddie too much , mark tried too hard to sound like Freddie and slips up a lot live .

“One take”. Wouldn’t you say every live concert is done in “one take”? Nothing special there. Brian and Roger have had to address those who have trolled QAL videos pushing for Marc. Queen's drummer Roger Taylor unloaded on haters of the band's new singer Adam Lambert during a new ABC television interview. Taylor said that Freddie Mercury is really dead, and he can't be recreated and won't be at the upcoming shows, after the hype surrounding the "Bohemian Rhapsody: film. "Comparisons with Freddie are wasting their time. He's has to cope with it because people are so f**king unimaginative. Fred's dead and he's not coming back and he's not going to be at the shows, so if you come to see us - you're not going to see him!" "We were not seeking to recreate Mercury when we asked Lambert to join us. We're not trying to recreate our Freddie. So if people do think that, I haven't patience with them and please don't come. But if you want to just enjoy our music done really well, please do come." Sharing a picture of Lambert on stage, May wrote: “And here is the Modern Marvel without whom, for sure, Queen would not be out here delivering at the top level. ADAM LAMBERT is only now beginning to be recognised by the greater public as the true phenomenon that he is. "Gifted with a voice in a billion, for himself he is a passionate and unyielding perfectionist. Gifted to us, he is the reason that we are still alive as a functioning rock band. And still able to take on new challenges. Plus ... he’s nice. That’s a big deal when you’re a touring family. Freddie (Mercury) would approve, big time He added: “Also, and I will say this only once, for the benefit of just a few people who haven’t stopped to think clearly. Just imagine how awful it would have been for Roger and myself to tour with a Freddie impersonator. Anyone who suggests such a thing doesn’t belong here. “To the vast majority of you lovely people out there - BIG THANKS for being respectful to Adam. In supporting him, you are supporting the life blood of the live Queen legacy. Nothing is forever. This is a precious moment. We never pass this way again. Bri Furthermore, they have made it clear that for them Adam is the perfect match. Queen's Brian May has hailed the talents of Adam Lambert, claiming that he's the perfect man to follow in the footsteps of Freddie Mercury. “He’s a born exhibitionist. He’s not Freddie, and he’s not pretending to be him, but he has a parallel set of equipment. May says that Lambert is a “born rock star and front man”.He said: “We treat Adam exactly the same as we treated Freddie in almost every way.” (NME) Roger Taylor from Queen: With Adam Lambert I think we have one of the best singers in the world. He looks fantastic, he’s funny, he sings beautifully and he is a great showman. He’s the only person that really fills in the boots of Freddie Mercury. (Nationmultimedia.com)

I just don't get why people always say to AL that he is no freddie and will never be. But at the same time those people want an imitator to go on tour with Queen. Like?!?!?

I think the point for Brian & Roger is that Fred is, irreplaceable. Mark is talented. That said. He will never be Fred. I think for them it would feel too much like trying to do just that. ( replace him ) A band, especially one together that long. Is a marriage of sorts. It probably feels to them like cheating on a spouse. I am a singer. Music is also about the spontaneous chemistry created between people. Adam is flashy & flamboyant. With an insane octave range. As was Fred. That said. Vocally, he is also completely different. They get to enjoy shades of Fred. Honor him. Without being what is at the end of the day. Just a copy of themselves. A pretty good copy of Fred. Is sill a copy. Adam, like him or not. Is himself. I think that's the point. They get to play the music they helped create. Knowing, Adam will bring a completely different style, & energy / set of fans. Paying tribute to Fred. Bringing the music to future generations. While leaving their legacy with Fred. As a separate entity. Raising interest & awareness. So Fred can be discovered by future generations. Over, & over. It also gives 50 somethings like me a chance to enjoy / hear Brian & Roger, live!

Adam Lambert ease of performing live at the highest level without flaw night after night is something already legendary, recognized by his peers in the industry. Marc on the other hand has to give much more effort into a good performance, he struggles to be at a high level all the time. Adam Lambert toured with Queen and gathered over 200 live shows with what was once the greatest live band in the world, that is big, big accomplishment. Props for Marc playing piano and guitar while singing, that is plus and it helps him create write music, unlike Adam Lambert. but... The biggest flaw for both of them, they are not ROCK musicians, Queen is a rock band at the core especially in their live performances. Freddie was the lead singer who can play raw, be tough and domineering over the crowd.

Perhaps someone already mentioned this in the comments but Marc filled in Freddie's vocals for the bohemian rhpasody movie. Adam just got to play a trucker. Haha

you can judge a singer by how he sounds live , in a concert for example, and Marc sounds nothing like that when I heard him sing. Check out some of his recent concerts and you will hear the difference