Queen actually hired Marc twice, first to lead Queen Extravaganza, Queen's own cover band managed by Roger Taylor and Brian May, and then again to provide vocals for the Bohemian Rhapsody movie.

@tanyaglover4129

2 жыл бұрын

Wow didn't know that!

@janajones9164

Жыл бұрын

Word

@janajones9164

Жыл бұрын

Ok bro, Marc does have a band the Ultimate Queen Celebration, which of course, he fronts so wish granted…. I love love your reactions to him and going to tell hm when I go to their show August 27th.

Legendary Queen drummer Roger Taylor said it best, “That voice. You listen, close your eyes and you think it’s Freddie. It’s really uncanny.” I mean this guy had Celine Dion in tears singing to her and she’s not just some girl from down the block…

Absolutely purest reaction i ever seen. I've cried too.

Your emotion to this reaction and your tears are how all of us feel when we hear Marc Martel it just brings back our beloved Freddie and how much we all love and miss him so thank you

Marc Martel is the real deal !!!

Freddie would love this guy.

Thank you for not interrupting the performance constantly like almost every single other reaction channel👍 commenting at the end is the way to do it brother

And just like that, we get to experience Freddy mercury in modern times.

When beer spillage doesn't matter... you know it's the real deal. Nah but all jokes aside, when you teared up I just wanted to hug you through the screen and cry with you 'cause WOW. We are lucky to have his energy back on earth again.

なんだかんだといろいろ分析したりして話すリアクションがある中、あなたのように感動と涙で静かに染みるように聞いているリアクションが本当に誰よりも最高です。 本当に私はあなたの優しい素直な人格を感じました。ありがとう。

"Fuck you" best compliment ever given 😂😂😂😂

That was F#%kin AMAZING!

Check out Marc’s 90’s cover series, he did Iris, Everybody Hurts, a Jeff Buckley styled Hallelujah cover, etc. Marc just sounds like Freddie naturally. As he got older he sounded more like him, no matter how many songs he does, he sounds like Freddie. Marc didn’t even listen to Queen until the early 2000’s. Every show he did with his band at the time Downhere, people came up to him and said he sounded like the legendary Queen frontman. So he eventually did a deep dive of their discography & became a fan instantly. Even Roger Taylor and Brian May recruited him for their official tribute band at the time. He’s a fantastic talent, definitely do more of his content. It’s a hidden gem of fantastic music. Either it be his covers or originals.

Marc is also the vocalist for the group Downhere. Not sure if they have done anything recent but I remember having a couple of their albums

this is literally the most wholesome & entertaining reaction out there (5:55 included, haha!), the end. thank you very much for enjoying marc with us, dear sir. i'll always show up for more from him. :)

woow damn, soo many chills

i teared up for sure. damn man fuck.....

Had my eyes closed about halfway thru the video and all I could see was Freddie singing

....Stunning and unbelievable oO !!!! Mega. Greetings from Germany.

Yeah dude ... that just happened. RIP Freddy 🙏🙏

Okay, that guy can sing. That was awesome.

If you want to see Marc with a moustache I suggest his Mercurotti video. He does Pavarotti's nessun dorma as a duet in the style of pavarotti and freddie

Holy f*ck! He just ate that shit up. Unfuckingbelievable.

When me and my dad sat down together and had a few beers he played this and we both cried together so seeing you react the same way warms my heart ♥

This guy is from my place in Quebec! For someone speak french he have no problem to sing UK lol Amazing performance!!

Been listening to Marc Martel in his old band Downhere ever since I was a kid. His singing has always been amazing.

You aren't the only one that cried! I miss him so fucking much too, but he is the closest.

Alright I’ve had constant chills this entire video. Good lord… utterly incredible.

he even looks like freddie......my god the talent of this man

Totally agree with Bowamp76. I haven’t looked through all of your reactions to see if you have, but you definitely need to listen to Marc’s version of “Love of my Life”. The song is already incredibly and artistically beautiful,, but when you listen to all of Marc’s nuances, you hear Freddie and you also just hear beauty and pure artistry and emotion..

Wow that was amazing!

There are also vids Marc did with his band the UQC (Ultimate Queen Celebration) during quarantine. It’s basically them as a band covering queens music. Check out their Under Pressure video. They also did Somebody to Love, Fat Bottomed Girls, etc.

That Marc Martel singing like Freddie Mercury of Queen

This guy also was the lead singer of the Christian rock band Downhere.

I KNOW!! hard to find the words without offending the memory of Freddys talent

It's so great to see the influence of Queen that's been here for so many years. We might be tough metal heads, but this will always make us cry like lil babies :D

Love this incredible display of musicianship: the singing is fantastic; the piano at the same time as the wonderful singing was wow; his honouring of Freddie yet not doing karaoke, him putting his own little spins in... just wow. Bien fait, Marc!

Mate!!! BRO! LOL LOVED YOUR REACTION! He screams, “You are a legend!” YEAH! He IS a f’ing legend! Ahhh! Pure luv! I feel pure love and appreciation of Marc’s talent pouring out of you! Hope you react to more of his covers and… AND!.. please find time for Marc’s originals! You are in for a NICE treat! Listen to his _Paradise,_ or _Dead Ringer,_ or _Magnetic,_ or… HELL! Listen and react to his entire _Impersonator_ album! Do a Marc Martel binge as one long reaction, as many songs as you can handle! I will be there watching! Subbed!

Holly mother of god! 🤯🤯🤯

Great reaction...a master class in how to react. No pausing, or inane commentary during those pauses. Congrats brotha...you are worth the follow. Cheers!

This Canadian born artist is fantastic. Listen to Marc and his UQC band, they are really good

What is so great about Marc performing Queen songs (to me anyway) is that some of Queen's greatest material came out after they had stopped touring because of Freddie's declining health. So people never really got to see that stuff live, and while he is not a 100% copy I feel like it's the closest we can realistically get, and for that I am thankful.

@JoshCarlos1998

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, getting to see I Want It All FINALLY be performed live is really amazing. Marc’s live shows are incredible, I plan on going to another show next year (this year I went to my first one so now I’m wanting more😂).

Marc Martel also was requested by Queen to do the vocals for Freddie that Rimi Malek portrayed. So there was audio from Freddy Mercury and Marc Martel.

I recommend his Metallica cover of Nothing Else Matters, he recorded on his cell phone, just because he found a stairwell with echo.

Marc is Freddie.❤

Lol you are one of the very few first listeners to notice that he even looks like Freddie they have a similar facial structure Please react to more Marc outside of Queen he is an absolute phenomenal artist/vocalist

Freddy is talking to us through Marc.

Love you man. Thanks for the authentic passionate reaction. Freddie would be proud

What the actual fuck it's like Freddy's possessing the man

Loved your response...so real, you really did Marc Martel justice.

One of the last concerts before covid I attended was him with his One Vision Queen project. Was an absolute blast and I loved each and every second of it. This guy is so humble and nice! Of course no one could ever replace Freddie but nonetheless he is also a freaking great entertainer!

Always thought that Marc should be fronting Queen instead of Adam Lambert. Adam is a great singer but for the fans Marc makes us feel exactly like you did watching this. Makes us feel that Freddie is still with us for a few moments through his voice. Absolutely amazing. His version of I want to break free with kazoo solo is so good. I'd recommend that and of course love of my life if you fancy a good cry. Awesomely genuine reaction bro.

@JoshCarlos1998

2 жыл бұрын

From my perspective I just like Marc doing his own thing. Would it be cool if he was fronting Queen? Yeah, but I think Adam does a decent enough job of filling that role Brian & Roger wanted. With the freedom Marc has, he can basically do whatever lol. Either it be a Queen cover, promoting an upcoming tour, a cover of another song by a different artist (IE his 90’s cover series), cool informative vids (His kissing a fool vid or Let Me Entertain You cover), original music, etc.

@babooshka7601

2 жыл бұрын

@gamingmasters 123 Marc never auditioned for that, because B+R met Adam 3 years before they met Marc.

@babooshka7601

2 жыл бұрын

@gamingmasters 123 No that was for Extravaganza.

@artfulstories

Жыл бұрын

@gamingmasters 123 nope, like Babooshka says. His performance on Idol was Queen Extravaganza's debut in 2011. Adam competed on Idol in 2009, 3 years prior. This officially sanctioned tribute band went on tour after that. It wasn't an audition. Marc toured with them from 2012-2016, now he fronts his own band, The Ultimate Queen Celebration. He fronts other Queen related projects as well.

My favourite cover he does is his version of Don't Stop Me Now. Make sure you see the "official music video" version.

@gcarap

2 жыл бұрын

Marc plays every instrument in that studio cover/video.

Saw Freddie and Queen only once, Detroit Michigan back in 1982 when I was sixteen, was one of my first concert's and one of my fondest memories now. Was not super into Queen before the concert, but was certainly a mega fan afterwards. Freddie was a consummate entertainer bar none, I am only sorry i was not able to see more of him before he was taken untimely from us. Marc is awesome and does a really good job with Freddie's music, but there can be only one Freddie.

You need to react to Love Of My Life and Who Wants To Live Forever - Marc absolutely nails them both.

@JoshCarlos1998

2 жыл бұрын

That Who Wants To Live Forever Cover is my favorite in that piano style he does. Super emotional too.

@jackaubrey3037

Жыл бұрын

Best review/reaction ever to Marc Martel: "I can't even words."

@havoc092

Жыл бұрын

Choked up hard on Who wants to Live Forever. Fav song.. period. To hear it streamed live and sound like a studio cut.. holy crap.

I love your rough and tough exterior with a soft squishy heart :) Much love brother

Check out his cover of Under Pressure you won’t be dissapointed

Can't believe you haven't heard of your fellow Canadian Marc Martel.

Watch him with Queen Extravaganza do Under Pressure. The guy who does Bowie's part is spot on as well.

The best reaction of Marc Martell ever dude, thanks

Damn... He killed these songs; just nailed them. Damn... stunned. Holy shit!

Unbelievably good. What an effort.

im not crying youre crying!

lmao awesome reaction

Holy shit

This is bare bones performance, yes, but Marc also has live band performances from around the world. Look up Queen Extravaganza, Ultimate Queen Celebration, Symphonic Queen (Mexico) and Black Jacket Symphony. All of whom he performs/performed Queen music with.

@artfulstories

2 жыл бұрын

And in Eastern Europe with Ukrainian musicians called the Queen Show feat. Marc Martel.

Marc martel is lead singer of the queen tribute band that original queen members created

@marcfan1822

2 жыл бұрын

Used to. Alirio Netto now leads Queen Extravaganza. Marc tours with his own band Ultimate Queen Celebration now. You can find videos of their concerts on YT.

@nightmarecoins8265

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I already way ahead of you my friend

I don't believe in reincarnation but listen to Marc Martel doing Bohemian Rhapsody is amazing he is amazing he can play that piano like no one else can

6:20 if u heard it and close ur eyes , it's 100% like freddie mercury

At first time, I thought it was trickery but you can hear in some parts that its for real... So this is fucking awesome.. Queen needs to take note of this guy, imagine having a show with him fronting Queen... I almost cried with you, also looks like him.. Like its like that Remmi Malek guy and Freddy Mercury kinda face...

@KaliFlamingo

2 жыл бұрын

Roger Taylor hired Marc in 2011 to head their own tribute band. Marc also provided the vocals for the Bohemian Rhapsody film at their request. Rami Malek was acting to Marc's voice. Marc's talent surpasses that of Queen now. The guys are in their 70's after all.

@The_KlaVra

2 жыл бұрын

@@KaliFlamingo You cant never surpass Queen... But I am glad the guy got noticed by them, happy he gets that exposure, really good singer and seen other videos, has got the showman part too...

@KaliFlamingo

2 жыл бұрын

@@The_KlaVra I guess it depends on your POV. If you look for a video of Marc singing Under Pressure with Roger Taylor, you will see Roger struggling. I agree, the Queen of old, would be hard to beat, if not impossible.

@KaliFlamingo

2 жыл бұрын

@@The_KlaVra kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJOWz9uscbC3o5s.html

@JoshCarlos1998

2 жыл бұрын

@@KaliFlamingo I just chalk it up as: Queen have already proven they are the best. Once Freddie passed the band itself was pretty much unofficially “done.” Yeah, they did an album with Paul Rodgers plus touring with Adam Lambert, but I think Brian & Roger are content on where they are at in their careers. Also feel bad for John Deacon. After Freddie died he wasn’t really the same after that. He still keeps tabs on some Queen related stuff, but it’s mainly marketing/consoling stuff I believe-I could be wrong though.

La mejor y más auténtica reacción de todas. 👍🏻

He did the singing for Bohemian Raspody.

Apparently a funny rumour went around .....Marc is from Montreal and the year before he was born Queen played in Montreal. People like to joke that because Freddie was bi he and Marc's mom had a fling and it produced Marc who was gifted with his voice. Thing is he does look a bit like Freddie. I know it's not true but it's nice to have that possibility floating around.

His band Ultimate Queen Celebration (UQC) did videos while they were apart during covid. The group is AWESOME. Their videos are amazing-with all the music and the sounds of the original Queen band + Marc, of course. I love their Under Pressure video.

@janajones9164

Жыл бұрын

Fasho fasho!!! Marc is so precious, during lockdown he did a livestream from home and ppl could donate if they wanted to. He kept ZERO of the $$ and gave it all to his band guys, that’s just how he rolls, I am beyond blessed to know him, his amazing wife, and his manager, I have great photos of/with him/them and beautiful memories. Marc is incredibly HUMBLE and very kind, sweet, funny, and approachable. He likes connecting with fans who come up on the street. (awestruck I’m sure as I was at our 1st meeting) he actually looks in your eyes when he talks to you and listens and is interested in what you say. Oh and btw he gives phenomenal hugs!!!

@deeyoder

Жыл бұрын

@@janajones9164 That's what I've heard, too. Very nice to know. 🙂

If you love Marc Martel, try to see Queen Extravaganza and, mostly, The Mercurotti. Martel made Pavarotti and Mercury and it's a fucking bliss!

@artfulstories

Жыл бұрын

Marc used to be with Queen Extravaganza. He now fronts One Vision of Queen (in Germany), and Ultimate Queen Celebration elsewhere. He's also going on tour in Eastern Europe with a Ukrainian band called the Queen Show, starring Marc Martel.

Pardon my French but HOLY S***!!!

Please brother do more reactions to marc martel freddy mercury

i love the different caps you have they always make me smile lol

Best reaction ever was - aaaaaaarrrrghhhhhh

He really enjoyed that

New sub bro love your energy bro keep it up😎👍 And man he’s amazing fr man

I feel the same bro! 🇲🇽

Since Marc was born while Freddie was alive, "reborn" is a bit of a stretch. Still, I'd love to see comparative DNA tests to see if they have any ancestors in common. 16:32 - Ultimate Queen Celebration is his band. Here are some excerpts from their last German tour. When they tour Germany and eastern Europe, they're "rebranded" as "One Vision of Queen" for some reason, but it's the same band. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqyuys5po62tnNo.html

@thrownheat

2 жыл бұрын

Ancestors? more like illegitimate son lol

@Veganerd_

2 жыл бұрын

@@thrownheat Freddie wasn't doing it with women, though. :p

❤️

Omg what a great review

You must listen to his under pressure it is an absolute must. Honestly just hop in the rabbit hole

There is a Queen cover band with Gary Mullan and another band he sounds exactly like Freddie it was unreal

Need more Marc Martel!!

This reminds me of listening to Mozart covers. The person covering it is talented, but I can't help but think, "Someone wrote and performed this 250 years ago and the best we can do is have people prove how talented they are by playing it." Really emphasizes how incredible Freddie was.

@JoshCarlos1998

2 жыл бұрын

Especially Freddie’s song writing. He was such a great composer.

@DraperJake

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshCarlos1998 How anyone could have written some of the melodies he came up with is unfathomable.

@JoshCarlos1998

2 жыл бұрын

@@DraperJake fun fact: Freddie has said the most proud song he has ever wrote was Somebody To Love. Which is interesting because he said that AFTER Bohemian Rhapsody was made.

That is freddy mercury 100 %

I am a die hard Queen fan so anyone covering their music automatically gets a serious side eye from me to begin with. But this guy is fantastic. Not anywhere near touching Freddie but seriously good.

9:29 - I've paid my dues - AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH - Best moment ever xD

I saw those tears man, me too…me too

Time for you to dive into his old band Downhere, Criminal. Happy hunting!

@artfulstories

2 жыл бұрын

And his solo album Impersonator! It's a blend of Queen, U2, Jeff Buckley and Muse!

Great video man!💪🏽

6:28 YES

6:25 - yeah, that's my first reaction on this video too

once you started crying i immediately did the same 😭😭🤣🫡

Is it me or did you give him the burp of approval ?.

He is crying, he told us all