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This is the amount of people who want marc to tour with queen. Only one show! That's all we want Please make contact with Queen. One show before they’ll die
Tristan Avakian Originally from New York City, but now resides in Toronto, Canada Former lead guitarist of Trans-Siberian Orchestra Former lead guitarist of Cirque du Soleil's, "Quidam" Former lead guitarist in "Rock of Ages" Guitar 1 for Toronto's run of the Broadway musical, "Book of Mormon" Guitar 1 for Toronto's run of the smash hit musical, "We Will Rock You" Guitar 1 for the Canadian production of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, "Kinky Boots" Guitar 1 for the Canadian production of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, "Come From Away" Principal: singer/songwriter/instrumentalist for, "As Waters" Recorded guitar on Mariah Carey's album, "Daydream" Teaching clients include: Lauryn Hill, Rohan Marley, Chynna Phillips, Billy Baldwin, and Adrien Brody.
Let’s not forget the amazing album “Never say surrender” by Red Dawn. The guitar playing on that album is otherworldly. Still one of my all time favorite albums.
@@tristanavakian I see you actually read and reply to comments which is just another thing to respect and appreciate about you. I just wanted to say you guys are ALL extremely amazing talents and you honestly did nail the Bowie vocal on it and that is truly saying something! I also wanted to say that after careful internal deliberation I do proclaim that Marc Martel just may be my current favorite vocalist on planet Earth...and not just singing Queen! I have watched countless videos of you together as a group and him alone and I have run the true gamut of emotions...smiled, laughed, cried, sighed, sang along, stared in wide eyed amazement and shaken my head in utter disbelief (in a good way)...it makes me feel a somewhat bittersweet sense of nostalgia but also a sense of knowing that these songs and this type of talent and the execution of it will hopefully never be lost. This is just me saying thank you in the only way I am able to.
@@AlexanderPoznanski What a lot of bloody rubbish, yes Adam is gay so what, it doesn't affect the performance, shame on you, you have made it quite clear that you are homophobic. Who wants fans like you.
Argee but we would not be able to affort a ticket .... I had the chance to go to a Glambert and half Queen Show in cologne ...but I refused. The prices where insane!
@@andreicolumbres2074 Adam Lambert is great singer and he really belongs to Queen. I didn't like him until I saw them live, but I've changed my mind. But the most important thing is that Brian and Roger literally loves him, you can see an amazing chemistry between them. So I think that Freddie would be very proud of Adam Lambert
It is a fact that Marc's voice is excellent. But we must also applaud the work of the instrumentalists and the guitarist (His voice is exactly like Bowie's in this song)
@@ezekielvaldez7222 The white-haired guy, Tristan (Avakian) actually replied in this thread... 😉 As for hair colour, white hair is not a good indication of age because some people get white hair much sooner than others (I believe I am older than my boss or close to the same age and have far less white hair than him) and some people dye their hair...
Everyone talking about Marc (and given, he's amazing in his own right) but no one's talking about Tristan's down right bloody outstanding performance on David Bowie's verses. I loved everything about this.
I sent this to my cousin who is a HUGE Bowie fan, I said close your eyes and listen. To me, this is better than the original. Tristan the goblin king??? lol
This is the best medecine when you feel bad ! Jump back in 80s ! Born in 1974, i lived the happiest period ! Cinema, music, life in general ! Thx Marc Martel, Tristan and band
Being a Freddie impersonator in a studio or a small venue is very different to carrying it off in a stadium. Brian and Roger do NOT want a clone. It would be an insult to Freddie to use this guy in Queen. The shows are a tribute to Freddie and the music, not a cover band .
Well you can't be a real Queen fan, if you were you would respect Brian and Roger's choice of lead singer who is Adam Lambert and has been for the last 8/9 years.
@@ToddandRaquiForrest They are the two original members left and they are entitled to use the name Queen, any true Queen fan knows this, because Adam is now their lead singer they now call themselves QAL. You think you know everything so you should know that as well.
2024 and still candy to my ears.. God thank you for the good music from the legends and thank you Marc and the Band for doing this. Bowie and Freddie came down to do a collab one more time.
This is what 'Under Pressure' would've sounded like had mid-70's Freddie performed it. Listen to Marc sing the line, "That burns a building down, splits a family two." 0:53 That's Killer Queen-era Freddie vocals right there.
Lunatik Marc's vocals are just too light for 80's Freddie. By '82, Freddie wasn't even singing Love of My Life in the original key anymore. Nor could he emulate the head voice he had in the 70's. There's a reason why all the Freddie impressionists copy 80's Freddie's live vocals. It was much easier. Marc's the only one I've listened to that can come close to Freddie's 70's vocals.
@@oneman9121 Wrong again. Please listen thoroughly to 70s Freddie... you are either deaf or simply unaware. Besides, 70s Freddie had incredibly sharp tone, which Marc doesn't have. Freddie only lost that sharpness in the middle of 1982, where his vocal nodules became more apparent.
tristan avakian Tristan, when are you and Marc gonna whip out some originals? We are all hoping and waiting, waiting and hoping! Dope job on this one BTW! Any plans to do more? And preferably deep cuts or originals? You guys can’t go wrong really!
tristan avakian you are so talented. I saw UQC twice last year in Fl but you weren’t with them (thought maybe you didn’t like it here😊) I hope if we ever see UQC again, you will be along for the ride!
@@ciute1679 I can understand why you would say that. Smash does incredible things, but in my opinion he doesn't do rock or connect emotionally as well as Martel.
I’ve had the honour of working with some of the best singers in the world in many different genres and Marc is the top. I’ve been playing with him for years and he still freaks me out.
dont tear UQC apart, i think they are more than amazing together. the Only thing i wish for with Brian, Roger and John is, that they record a new Album together with Marc - NEW SONGS. ....but it has to be all of them.
People are paying way too much attention to vocals. Listen to the people playing the instruments, it is so freeakingggg good that it almost sounds like the exact song. Overall, ALL of them did a PERFECT job. I just can't stop watching this video.
i know about Marcs awesomeness so Ive been watching the musicians. The drummer is awesome and the keyboardist is too (Keyboardist myself) Tristan performance as David Bowie is legendary just like Marc. I actually stumbled on this while ... looking at more Marc stuff. Amazing performance
I was never a bowie fan until he recorded this with Queen...all those years ago I couldn't believe it was Bowie singing with Queen. Why didn't they have freddie singing Bowie's part and Roger doing Freddie's original part? History. Marc and Tristan I close my eyes and hear Freddie and David.
@@christiebrown3223 very interesting. I think it was on the Queen documentary where Brian said they were drunk with Bowie when they did Under Pressure. John Deacon was also randomly playing that legendary bass line, then they went out for pizza, and he forgot it completely. Thankfully, Roger remembered it afterwards. That iconic bass line probably doesn't even exist now if Roger didn't remember it.
Marc is another level here, but he's not the only one. Tristan is insanely good as Bowie, and the rest of the band are incredible too, I pray to God these guys come to the UK in the not too distant future, I'm desperate to see them!
Funny Fact: Marc said “Let’s kick it” at the beginning before the music started, this is curious because it’s the same line Vanilla Ice says just in the beginning of Ice Ice Baby, song most known for having exactly the same bass line of Under Pressure. Some say it’s a copy, some say it’s just a coincidence, but for me is just good music, that’s the important thing here.
I saw you Mark in Carmel, NY this year, August 3rd 2024. I was the one that took a selfie with you, dressing like an old Freddy one. Although we had a lot rain the show was amazing! I was celebrating my 60th birthday that night with my family in there. Hope you are back here next year! 👍👊👏
Saw Marc Martel in Sydney late 2019 and it was the most sensational experience of my life. I was born in 1993, 2 years after Freddie passed away and it's the closest I'll ever get. Still on a high from it. So great! Would give anything to see just one concert Queen+Marc Martel
You really have to see him live to make any judgment on his showmanship. To say it isn't there, just because he's playing a guitar or piano and performing it solo to a camera is a disservice to his talent.
His band Downhere won the western Canada festival award very early in their career. That might not be a very prestigious or famous award, perhaps, but I think it demonstrates that he knows how to put on an amazing show.
Most of those comments are repeating criticism from QuEx days. Marc has worked hard to improve his stage presence and performances. This past year, crowds have been raving about the shows.
@@Leander_ Jeanette is like a STI. She keeps coming back & posting on threads even when she is not wanted. I deleted a previous post essentially saying the same thing but had to delete the post because the infection had returned. This chick is crazy. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it!
MIFNP yeah Jeannette is insane. She rants all day long on Marc’s videos, making up accusations, calling him names, it would be amusing if it weren’t so pathetic.
I was determined to hate this cover because in no way could anyone possibly do Freddie Mercury and Bowie justice. I'm blown away, this is amazing. It's like them but smoother. I love it.
Me too when I first heard of this guy I am always firmly of the belief no-one can be as good as the original artist but Marc truly blows me away.He is literally like a Freddie without trying.It's almost like he could be his blood relative like a long lost son.I really wish Brian and Roger would get him to front Queen for awhile for the fans.
@@wilsonx54 Or it's almost as if he put on some colored contact lenses, shaved off his moustache and done his teeth a bit, even though the shape of his chin and mouth it's still there and the way he moves his mouth and his gestures are basically there for all to see. Aka in our faces. Right? 😉
Love Downhere and love the t-shirt Marc. I was blessed to see you live in Chico, CA I would love a one-take of Calmer of the Storm. Would be a great reminder in these uncertain times. Get the Downhere band together and do a video like this one. Please 🙏
all of them are talented in the video and not just Marc. I wouldn't say this as a rude statement but don't forget the people who equally contributed to this masterpiece.
Anyone who knows anything about Marc Martel knows he can sound, sing, move just like Freddie. However seeing the gentleman NAIL David Bowie?!? That was equally amazing!!!
Nicholas Ovel When Marc sang with QuEx, Roger Taylor, its creator, instructed the musicians to *stay as close to the original studio recordings as humanly possible.* Marc and the UQC are not under the aegis of the QP any longer, so they can and do take liberties, which makes their work soooo much more interesting IMO.
My favorite part is at 1:50 when Tristan sings "Ahhh-ahhh-ah-ahhh-ah-ah-ahhh ... ouhhh" and meanwhile Marc sings "People on streets". It's just perfect, I could listen to this forever 😍
@@tristanavakian It really is! That part struck me at first listen, but the whole song is masterfully performed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I can't wait to listen to the next one 🤩
This man is absolutely amazing. If you ever have the chance to see him live you should he will blow your mind, and if you close your eyes, you will never be able to tell the difference between him and Freddie.
Marc! One of the best artist I’ve ever heard. He deserve so much!!! His voice has something special and you feel that he is singing with his heart ❤️ I love that. I wish I could make a song with him one day 🙏
Hey Marc have you ever done a cover of Freddie Mercury’s The Great Pretender? I can’t find any video of you preforming this masterpiece and was hoping if one day you would give it a shot! 😎
Todd and Raqui Forrest What’s he waiting for? Too busy recording Xmas music? Tell the guy he is way overdue on some original stuff as well as Freddie’s solo music! The world awaits for Marc to claim his rights to the throne ffs!
@@denisebranquinho2377 I'm aware. It's more than just a tribute song. This guy has built a career and makes a living imitating Freddie. He's been doing it for years. I was just stating that Freddie has been vocal in the past about acts who are imitators, copycats, and unoriginal. He never liked that type of thing. So im sure he wouldn't be too thrilled about the guy devoting his life to copying him, if Freddie were still alive.
I believe it was done on purpose to protect him. Otherwise why fake your death if they will put you right back in the spotlight? Get it? 😉 People are slowly waking up to the truth though. Enjoy the show! 🙂
Maria do you have facebook? you should join the group "International Marc Martel Fans Club". There we can talk about his pants... I meant his cuteness 😅
Marc Martel literally channels Freddie when he sings and performs. They have to be the same person from two different timelines that converged when our Freddie passed, I s2g lol.
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artful stories thanks for the tip.
@@cramletram Marc you just made stories' day or maybe even LIFE with your personal response!
Marc Martel you’re welcome! Take my money, sir, and I hope others think the same. ☺️
This is the amount of people who want marc to tour with queen.
Only one show! That's all we want
Please make contact with Queen. One show before they’ll die
only 13 oof
Flow he commented 15 minutes ago lmao have hope
In 18 minutes, it is 60
Sorry. Queen has said they would never have a Freddie sound-alike in Queen.
Amooooooo
Jesus Christ! 😳 Freddie and Bowie stills alive... bravo men
Cover queen... Please look this
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That is literally freddie and David Bowie omg this is incredible
Even the TH-cam copyright algorithms thought so too.
That is Marc Martel 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
sniff sniff...
Canadian David Bowie. 🔥🔥🔥
No
THAT IS.....THE GREATEST COVER OF ANY SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD....!!!!!!
My ears just couldn't believe this is not Freddie Mercury. This is just perfect. Wow
For real though if I had my eyes closed I would think it's him. They did a wonderful job.
Sounds exactly like the original music vid
Kick adam out and bring this guy with Queen asap!
There's clearly a difference.
He just has that Mercury Mojo! Are they related? Marc Mercury!! Sounds good!!☆☆☆☆Norma Jean fan of Queen☆☆☆☆
I dont understand why he isnt one of the most famous singers in the world
Help spread the word!
I wonder too. O_o
because he sounds like freddie. and there was already a freddie. he is not unique if you know what i mean.
Oguz Can Genc he has the best voice in the world right now
@@oguzcangenc5064 He sounds like Freddie but sings better. That's unique!
Who is this Bowie guy? He's just unbelievable!
Tristan Avakian Originally from New York City, but now resides in Toronto, Canada
Former lead guitarist of Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Former lead guitarist of Cirque du Soleil's, "Quidam"
Former lead guitarist in "Rock of Ages"
Guitar 1 for Toronto's run of the Broadway musical, "Book of Mormon"
Guitar 1 for Toronto's run of the smash hit musical, "We Will Rock You"
Guitar 1 for the Canadian production of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, "Kinky Boots"
Guitar 1 for the Canadian production of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, "Come From Away"
Principal: singer/songwriter/instrumentalist for, "As Waters"
Recorded guitar on Mariah Carey's album, "Daydream"
Teaching clients include: Lauryn Hill, Rohan Marley, Chynna Phillips, Billy Baldwin, and Adrien Brody.
Thanks!
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@@tristanavakian please, do a David Bowie Heroes cover, one day! Many thanks! You're so him!
Let’s not forget the amazing album “Never say surrender” by Red Dawn. The guitar playing on that album is otherworldly. Still one of my all time favorite albums.
Marc Martel "You are the living Freddie Mercury" keep on rocking bro, 😉
Tristan nailed the David bowie's vocals, its almost indistinguishable
Thanks!
Tristan também foi impecável na voz do não menos saudoso David Bowie! Wonderful!!!
tristan avakian we need another Marc/Tristan duet! 💥🙏😍🥰💥
Tristan nailed David's part
@@tristanavakian I see you actually read and reply to comments which is just another thing to respect and appreciate about you. I just wanted to say you guys are ALL extremely amazing talents and you honestly did nail the Bowie vocal on it and that is truly saying something! I also wanted to say that after careful internal deliberation I do proclaim that Marc Martel just may be my current favorite vocalist on planet Earth...and not just singing Queen! I have watched countless videos of you together as a group and him alone and I have run the true gamut of emotions...smiled, laughed, cried, sighed, sang along, stared in wide eyed amazement and shaken my head in utter disbelief (in a good way)...it makes me feel a somewhat bittersweet sense of nostalgia but also a sense of knowing that these songs and this type of talent and the execution of it will hopefully never be lost. This is just me saying thank you in the only way I am able to.
I can just imagine Freddie looking down and seeing this. The first thing he's say: "Fabulous darling"
He’s looking up lol
@@calebmcknelly1873 ?
Freddie le GOD he said freddie is in hell
😂@@QueensWorks74
Imagine what will happen if he tours with Queen. It will be a massive hit. Agree ??????
I think, Brian May and Roger Taylor don't want to be blackened behind him on scene. And they both continue to exploit gay fans corner.
@@AlexanderPoznanski yep...you said it
I'd rather see this fella a hundred times more than the other guy touring with them now.
@@AlexanderPoznanski What a lot of bloody rubbish, yes Adam is gay so what, it doesn't affect the performance, shame on you, you have made it quite clear that you are homophobic. Who wants fans like you.
Argee but we would not be able to affort a ticket ....
I had the chance to go to a Glambert and half Queen Show in cologne ...but I refused.
The prices where insane!
Freddie mercury and David bowie sing together again!!! It's wonderful
Jesus it’s like literally listening to David Bowie and Freddie Mercury in present time!
Im not sure about it
Didn't have to look so far to find this comment.
The vocals are giving me goosebumps they're so excellent!
Amazing isn't it.. top tunes too..
Here's one for you Jose.. th-cam.com/video/N7zdPcIhj6c/w-d-xo.html
well this is world class right there. Freddie would be so proud of you honestly
Yes
Proud of marc martel not adam lambert hahahah
And Bowie!
Amen
@@andreicolumbres2074 Adam Lambert is great singer and he really belongs to Queen. I didn't like him until I saw them live, but I've changed my mind. But the most important thing is that Brian and Roger literally loves him, you can see an amazing chemistry between them. So I think that Freddie would be very proud of Adam Lambert
Probably the best Queen's cover I've ever seen.
I personally think that the best cover is George Michael singing Somebody to Love but this is great as well
@@Keston1302 George Michael did a fantastic job singing that song, but I think Marc does the same. But I prefer Montreal's version.
So it would seem...
You can't better than this
Try one by Richard Cheese!
It is a fact that Marc's voice is excellent. But we must also applaud the work of the instrumentalists and the guitarist (His voice is exactly like Bowie's in this song)
Thank you!
@@tristanavakian bro you're so amazing at what you. Your guitar skills are obviously next level but you're an amazing singer as well
Thank you 🙏🏻
I dunno who's older: David Bowie or the White-haired guy in this video?
@@ezekielvaldez7222 The white-haired guy, Tristan (Avakian) actually replied in this thread... 😉 As for hair colour, white hair is not a good indication of age because some people get white hair much sooner than others (I believe I am older than my boss or close to the same age and have far less white hair than him) and some people dye their hair...
Ok we all know Marc is a god but this guy as Bowie. WOW
Thank you!
You're amazing tristan!! 💓💓💓💓
@@tristanavakian Great singing & playing - subbed!
So beautiful voice and name! Superb!
yea that Bowie baritone is great....
It’s like Bowie and Freddy came back to earth for an encoré. It’s like a warm hug. My eyes are leaking.
Tremendous!
Does it sound like them? Yes. But there's just something not right about it and you can tell.
@@franktranks9445
That’s all in your head.
@@franktranks9445 Well, what the heck were you expecting?
I only want to go to a Queen concert if you are the leadsinger Marc.......hi from a 52 year old queen fan :-)
@Jeanette Kejling Roger forgot to mention they already play with a Freddie copy act, but the worst possible! LOL
@@Leander_ TRUTH!!!!!
I told this to my mother yesterday
Have you seen marcs band live? they are awesome!
J K I’ve seen them live. They were incredible! Marc is a shining star and sounds even better in person. Best rock concert I’ve ever been to.
If you shut you're eyes you would swear David and Freddie had come back to life . Thats the highest compliment i can give you! Amazing
ITS WILL BE VERY VERY SQQN
Because it’s them!
The guy playing David Bowie is just incredible and dead on....wow
Tristan Avakian.
Thanks!
Way down at the bottom I thanked ALL of them.. I was blown away.. 11th July post.
YESSSS IKRRRR MY MOM MUST BE DEAFFF
Once again Tristan nailed the David Bowie part and Marc, i don't have anything to say about him, just awesome.
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tristan avakian it was so good, I originally thought it was a Bowie track.
Wait tristan nailed marc.........
They literally tell you they’re not singing live
@@DarrellKeith_ But they do this live: th-cam.com/video/k73OX0JWYjo/w-d-xo.html
Everyone talking about Marc (and given, he's amazing in his own right) but no one's talking about Tristan's down right bloody outstanding performance on David Bowie's verses. I loved everything about this.
Thank you!
@@tristanavakian you're most definitely welcome sir!
Yes! His Bowie was spot on. I cried! So good. I miss them both so much.
Heatstruct i’m trying to make up for that because he’s amazing!!!!
I sent this to my cousin who is a HUGE Bowie fan, I said close your eyes and listen. To me, this is better than the original. Tristan the goblin king??? lol
This is the best medecine when you feel bad ! Jump back in 80s ! Born in 1974, i lived the happiest period ! Cinema, music, life in general ! Thx Marc Martel, Tristan and band
Let's be honest, Marc is the best Queen related singer among others who were mentioned.
..and it's not even close.
I agreed
Agree, he'd be better fronting the band over Lambert... The latter is great in his own right and is a showman, but he's a pop singer not a rock star.
Better than adam lambert but lambert did a very great job too
Being a Freddie impersonator in a studio or a small venue is very different to carrying it off in a stadium. Brian and Roger do NOT want a clone. It would be an insult to Freddie to use this guy in Queen. The shows are a tribute to Freddie and the music, not a cover band .
Undoubtedly the best Under Pressure cover I have ever heard.
Facts
Listen to Bohemian Rhapsody
The very best of all the best!
....you're a sell out, carl
Marc Martel is the next best thing ever happened to us Queen's fans ever since Freddie left us.
Well you can't be a real Queen fan, if you were you would respect Brian and Roger's choice of lead singer who is Adam Lambert and has been for the last 8/9 years.
@@xmasbunnyscotland5355 Brian May and Roger Taylor are not Queen. They are half of Queen at best. Real fans of Queen know this.
true af
@@ToddandRaquiForrest They are the two original members left and they are entitled to use the name Queen, any true Queen fan knows this, because Adam is now their lead singer they now call themselves QAL. You think you know everything so you should know that as well.
@@xmasbunnyscotland5355 if Brian and Roger's choice was to jump from a cliff, would you still think this is the best choice possible ?
2024 and still candy to my ears.. God thank you for the good music from the legends and thank you Marc and the Band for doing this. Bowie and Freddie came down to do a collab one more time.
This is what 'Under Pressure' would've sounded like had mid-70's Freddie performed it. Listen to Marc sing the line, "That burns a building down, splits a family two." 0:53 That's Killer Queen-era Freddie vocals right there.
Exactly
So true matey
Umm what? Not even close. Marc's voice is close to a mix of 1982-1985 and Innuendo Freddie.
Lunatik Marc's vocals are just too light for 80's Freddie. By '82, Freddie wasn't even singing Love of My Life in the original key anymore. Nor could he emulate the head voice he had in the 70's.
There's a reason why all the Freddie impressionists copy 80's Freddie's live vocals. It was much easier. Marc's the only one I've listened to that can come close to Freddie's 70's vocals.
@@oneman9121 Wrong again. Please listen thoroughly to 70s Freddie... you are either deaf or simply unaware. Besides, 70s Freddie had incredibly sharp tone, which Marc doesn't have. Freddie only lost that sharpness in the middle of 1982, where his vocal nodules became more apparent.
Not only do we have someone who sounds as good as Freddie, we now have a David Bowie like guitarist 😍
thanks!
@@tristanavakian you are incredibly talented!!!! 👏👏👏👏
tristan avakian
Tristan, when are you and Marc gonna whip out some originals? We are all hoping and waiting, waiting and hoping! Dope job on this one BTW! Any plans to do more? And preferably deep cuts or originals? You guys can’t go wrong really!
@@tristanavakian Great job! Love that you guys did this!
tristan avakian you are so talented. I saw UQC twice last year in Fl but you weren’t with them (thought maybe you didn’t like it here😊) I hope if we ever see UQC again, you will be along for the ride!
Dude is Brian May and David Bowie at the same time, holy shit. It doesn't get more badass than this.
Tristan is awesome, isn’t he?!
Never thought I'd see the day when bands can work from home! 😂
So your telling me this isn’t Freddie and bowie singing?!
Obviously not. Everybody knows about Marc, but Tristan doing a great Bowie was a revelation to many.
Marc voice something hard but freddie voice is so smooth. Listen the song with earphones.
@@kummaramedusrivenkatapavan8173 vice versa, Freddie was a smoker so he had more rasp
JJgamxr I know, right?
Yes.
Really. It's unbeliavable. This is the best singer alive in the world today. Congrats, Marc.
Yes. Yes he is.
Well, calm down
Nah, Dimash is.
@@ciute1679 I can understand why you would say that. Smash does incredible things, but in my opinion he doesn't do rock or connect emotionally as well as Martel.
I’ve had the honour of working with some of the best singers in the world in many different genres and Marc is the top. I’ve been playing with him for years and he still freaks me out.
Hey Brian and Roger, what are you waiting for? .. Marc is the man! 👏🏻😎
dont tear UQC apart, i think they are more than amazing together.
the Only thing i wish for with Brian, Roger and John is, that they record a new Album together with Marc - NEW SONGS.
....but it has to be all of them.
Let's all just take a moment to realize how insanely this sounds while they're all in different locations !!!! 😮😮😮
Marc Martel is slowly turning like Freddie.
He practically is at this point, give him a mustache and a mic stand..
I think his wife may disapprove ~*wink*~ lol xD
Hopefully not too much, we need him to survive 😬😅
Slowly? Marc has sounded like this for years.
He has no plans to "become" Freddie.
Hopefully not too much like him , we dont want another dead legend
People are paying way too much attention to vocals. Listen to the people playing the instruments, it is so freeakingggg good that it almost sounds like the exact song. Overall, ALL of them did a PERFECT job. I just can't stop watching this video.
Yeah! They are a tight band!
i know about Marcs awesomeness so Ive been watching the musicians. The drummer is awesome and the keyboardist is too (Keyboardist myself)
Tristan performance as David Bowie is legendary just like Marc. I actually stumbled on this while ... looking at more Marc stuff.
Amazing performance
So is! Excellent all!
I also don't get tired of watching this video every day! Extraordinary!!!!
Yes, totally agree, superb musicians all of them. They are fantastic.
Masterpiece
This is insane how much they are akin to singing in their tones.
Good grief! Bone chilling my friends.
Tristan does a good Bowie too
Thanks!
tristan avakian
Tristan, sorry to bug, can you please tell Marc his _Kiss From A Rose_ has disappeared from the You Tube.
Thank you.
@@papabearM3 I can still see it! Did it suddenly become region restricted? th-cam.com/video/Xs9dvKDqe9g/w-d-xo.html
@@ThatllShowEm We probably need to forward our complaints to SEAL and his management, they are the ones who blocked it.
@@QueenCelebrationLive Boo! Why are they blocking covers of this lovely song?
This man has a piece of Freddie's soul in him. Mr Fahrenheit would be proud.
I was never a bowie fan until he recorded this with Queen...all those years ago I couldn't believe it was Bowie singing with Queen. Why didn't they have freddie singing Bowie's part and Roger doing Freddie's original
part?
History.
Marc and Tristan I close my eyes and hear Freddie and David.
Because Bowie and Mercury wrote it together.
@@papabearM3 that definitely explains it. Collaborating front men must've made for interesting studio sessions.
@@christiebrown3223 very interesting.
I think it was on the Queen documentary where Brian said they were drunk with Bowie when they did Under Pressure. John Deacon was also randomly playing that legendary bass line, then they went out for pizza, and he forgot it completely. Thankfully, Roger remembered it afterwards. That iconic bass line probably doesn't even exist now if Roger didn't remember it.
I saw them live, Tristan sounded just like Bowie and Marc like Freddie. It was crazy.
@@christiebrown3223, here's one for you! th-cam.com/video/b_bmysAMQs8/w-d-xo.html
Just love Marc Martel he has the gift for singing and he is a Christian too.
Just close your eyes guys and listen. Freddie is alive!
Nobody:
The drummer: *_EARTHQUAKE_*
Haha
And he doesn't give two fucks about no earthquake.
Lol
Oh man, you don’t know how it’s like to place a camera next to a drumset, things are gonna shake
Its still nice tho. We could really see he's playing the drums haha. And shakes when he hits the bass drum still great.
Marc is another level here, but he's not the only one. Tristan is insanely good as Bowie, and the rest of the band are incredible too, I pray to God these guys come to the UK in the not too distant future, I'm desperate to see them!
Thanks!
Me too, fantastic rendition of this classic, well done.
Me too, come to brazil - Rio de Janeiro pls
Qué cantante espectacular Tristan. Maravilloso
tristan avakian love the vid
NOTHING BUT RESPECT. PRECIATE THE NOSTALGIA 🤜🏽
Funny Fact:
Marc said “Let’s kick it” at the beginning before the music started, this is curious because it’s the same line Vanilla Ice says just in the beginning of Ice Ice Baby, song most known for having exactly the same bass line of Under Pressure. Some say it’s a copy, some say it’s just a coincidence, but for me is just good music, that’s the important thing here.
He knew Ice before Under Pressure, so I think it’s deliberate. 😂
Nothing "curious" about it, was obviously on purpose :)
And he actually said "Yo UQC, let's kick it."
Got me in the first half
Vanilla Ice bought the rights of that bass riff from Queen fyi
@@cherrycantubaiii5175 Vanilla Ice actually bought the whole song from Queen. He owns the whole thing lock stock and barrell now.
I love how he sounds like Freddie it’s amazing
Freddie said that people can use his music, just don't make him boring. He would be proud right now!!
I saw you Mark in Carmel, NY this year, August 3rd 2024. I was the one that took a selfie with you, dressing like an old Freddy one. Although we had a lot rain the show was amazing! I was celebrating my 60th birthday that night with my family in there. Hope you are back here next year! 👍👊👏
Saw Marc Martel in Sydney late 2019 and it was the most sensational experience of my life. I was born in 1993, 2 years after Freddie passed away and it's the closest I'll ever get. Still on a high from it. So great!
Would give anything to see just one concert Queen+Marc Martel
I saw him live last year and it was the BEST rock concert I’ve ever been to. He is phenomenal, recordings do not do this man justice.
People say he isn't that much of a showman but in my opinion hes showing a lot more confidence here than some of his other songs and I'm loving it!
You really have to see him live to make any judgment on his showmanship. To say it isn't there, just because he's playing a guitar or piano and performing it solo to a camera is a disservice to his talent.
His band Downhere won the western Canada festival award very early in their career. That might not be a very prestigious or famous award, perhaps, but I think it demonstrates that he knows how to put on an amazing show.
Most of those comments are repeating criticism from QuEx days. Marc has worked hard to improve his stage presence and performances. This past year, crowds have been raving about the shows.
@@andreajackson9787 Yep, those haters are old news.
I agree. It was almost as if he was channeling Freddie here. He wasn’t as passive as he normally is. I guess he was,”in the zone” . Beautiful job all
Marc is an AMAZING artist. He may sound like Freddie but he is still his own artist. He is NOT an impressionist.
You do Freddie and Queen PROUD!! 🎤🎹🎙
@Jeanette Kejling It doesn't matter! The fans do! And that's all that matters! LOL
@@Leander_ Jeanette is like a STI. She keeps coming back & posting on threads even when she is not wanted. I deleted a previous post essentially saying the same thing but had to delete the post because the infection had returned. This chick is crazy.
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it!
MIFNP yeah Jeannette is insane. She rants all day long on Marc’s videos, making up accusations, calling him names, it would be amusing if it weren’t so pathetic.
I know that, having watched Marc do some covers, HE sounded like Freddie but having Tristan sound SO Bowie? Insane.
Thank you!
@@tristanavakian Seriously dude. I thought you had dubbed Bowie's voice in there.
Great voice.
Tristan at 2:51 was insane! Look at those hands move along that guitar! Wow!
I was determined to hate this cover because in no way could anyone possibly do Freddie Mercury and Bowie justice. I'm blown away, this is amazing. It's like them but smoother. I love it.
Imagine Freddie and Bowie actually listening this cover of their song!
Me too when I first heard of this guy I am always firmly of the belief no-one can be as good as the original artist but Marc truly blows me away.He is literally like a Freddie without trying.It's almost like he could be his blood relative like a long lost son.I really wish Brian and Roger would get him to front Queen for awhile for the fans.
@@Wearefree83 Yeah um Their dead I think
It's like them undercover, right? 😉
@@wilsonx54 Or it's almost as if he put on some colored contact lenses, shaved off his moustache and done his teeth a bit, even though the shape of his chin and mouth it's still there and the way he moves his mouth and his gestures are basically there for all to see. Aka in our faces. Right? 😉
Freddie's son making his old man proud once again.
And holy shit, that vocal exactly sounds like Freddie 😮😮
He's not (Freddie's son). He is complete copy of his father. But yes, he is soooo good!
Lead singer's voice is just fucking beautiful. I don't know how else to describe it.
freddie doesn't die, he just respawns.
At least his voice did it
Bowie too
Purchase the song, guys. All artists need our help during this tough time. It’s just $1.29. Let’s do it for them.
I love the "Downhere" T-shirt. A lot of people don't remember that Marc was part of that Christian group until about 2012
I got to see Downhere in 1999 or maybe 2000. They were fantastic! I still love "Protest to Praise"
I freaking love Downhere!
How can i forgett downhere
Sigh ... The Downhere days were the glory days. Anyone else feeling old yet?!
Love Downhere and love the t-shirt Marc. I was blessed to see you live in Chico, CA I would love a one-take of Calmer of the Storm.
Would be a great reminder in these uncertain times. Get the Downhere band together and do a video like this one. Please 🙏
I hear this every day. two times in a row. I ´m addictid to this song.
Mind-blowing. Remarkably close to original version. Marc is such a talent.
Agreed. How about Tristan though? He sounds so much like Bowie. These guys are all so talented.
correct ... Marc and his friends: v
all of them are talented in the video and not just Marc. I wouldn't say this as a rude statement but don't forget the people who equally contributed to this masterpiece.
JWD 1975 thank you!!!
Best Queen cover I've ever heard.... and the Bowie vocals from the guitarist are bang on... wow!
Tristan Avakian!
Just listened to this 11 times in a row. If I close my eyes its almost like both Freddie and Bowie are singing.
I have seen Marc's show twice in the last 2 years at 4 Winds Casino. He is incredible.
Anyone who knows anything about Marc Martel knows he can sound, sing, move just like Freddie.
However seeing the gentleman NAIL David Bowie?!? That was equally amazing!!!
If I close my eyes I can truly believe that it was Freddie and Bowie and the band. Thanks so much.
God it was so good! And the guitar guy who sang the Bowie's part was particularly awsome. I swallow my teardrop and i listen one more time.
thank you!
Same. Fucking silver fox he is.
@@tristanavakian Nailed it!
@@tristanavakian Man you are very good, The voice you made remember too much bowies voice!! Awsomeone
@@tristanavakian You are amazing, dude. And your Bowie-esque vocals are top!
I was almost moved thank you, I thought I could hear him singing. You are fantastic!
This is literally the best thing ive seen this year
Watch his channel. There is more.
True, me too
Nicholas Ovel
When Marc sang with QuEx, Roger Taylor, its creator, instructed the musicians to *stay as close to the original studio recordings as humanly possible.* Marc and the UQC are not under the aegis of the QP any longer, so they can and do take liberties, which makes their work soooo much more interesting IMO.
Or heard...😊
Singers camera: show stopping
Guitarists camera: perfect
Pianists camera: immaculate
Bassists camera: outstanding
Drummers camera: heheh I'm shakey
Seriously tho this was amazing
Ok I've heard Marc's voice... But the Bowie voice blew me away.
Yeah, but they're both dead. So these clowns, and yes I think they are clowns, mimic and imitate. Pathetic.
@@DrFoofyMan i guess someone has to do that too
This was one song that sums up why the 80s had the best rock
You cant even call this a copy or a version, literally a reconstruction and perfect in every detail.
Can't imagine a more accurate and passionate tribute.
Well said!
My favorite part is at 1:50 when Tristan sings "Ahhh-ahhh-ah-ahhh-ah-ah-ahhh ... ouhhh" and meanwhile Marc sings "People on streets". It's just perfect, I could listen to this forever 😍
Thanks!
It struck me this time out that the arrangement is impeccable.
@@tristanavakian It really is! That part struck me at first listen, but the whole song is masterfully performed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I can't wait to listen to the next one 🤩
My favorite part is at 3:06
Tristan sings: "Cause is such and an old fashion..." That final part its awesome.
@@LuizFelipe-iy6zs thanks!
: Listening with eyes closed it's like listening to Freddie and David.
we all know Marc is the real deal, but man that guy nailed Bowie
Tristan Avakian
Thank you!
This man is absolutely amazing. If you ever have the chance to see him live you should he will blow your mind, and if you close your eyes, you will never be able to tell the difference between him and Freddie.
Everyone close your eyes. Now tell me that’s not Freddie and Bowie..
That's not Freddie and Bowie.
JeloXD
Hahahaha
Yup
Extreamly accurate
I wouldn’t even have known the difference - its like Freddie and David coming back to life! listening to it while under pressure from work
Still listening this masterpiece
Marc! One of the best artist I’ve ever heard. He deserve so much!!! His voice has something special and you feel that he is singing with his heart ❤️ I love that. I wish I could make a song with him one day 🙏
You comment this at alot of vids... Just changin the name.
All 5 guys are talented.. Met them last night all wonderful and for sure see them again in a heartbeat
freddy reborn
Hey Marc have you ever done a cover of Freddie Mercury’s The Great Pretender? I can’t find any video of you preforming this masterpiece and was hoping if one day you would give it a shot! 😎
No he hasn't...but maybe someday.
Todd and Raqui Forrest
What’s he waiting for? Too busy recording Xmas music? Tell the guy he is way overdue on some original stuff as well as Freddie’s solo music! The world awaits for Marc to claim his rights to the throne ffs!
M3 m3 m3 maybe he also wants to do his things, we should be grateful for what he has done already it is not like he is obligated to do this.
Katarzyna B
K, how many Xmas albums can a rocker make?
@@papabearM3 as many as he wants to. It's his channel, after all
Freddie Mercury will never die in our hearts. Marc is living proof of that
F me, Marc and company!!!!! Brilliant.
If only Freddie was alive to see how good Marc really is.
"Just Don't make it Boring"
furthermore, this Marc is handsome!💖
He'd be disgusted. You must not know Freddie. He never liked imitators of anybody. So I can only assume he wouldn't be fond of someone imitating him.
@@closinginonclosure Think this is a tribute from a great fan who LOVES Freddie, my friend!
@@denisebranquinho2377 I'm aware. It's more than just a tribute song. This guy has built a career and makes a living imitating Freddie. He's been doing it for years. I was just stating that Freddie has been vocal in the past about acts who are imitators, copycats, and unoriginal. He never liked that type of thing. So im sure he wouldn't be too thrilled about the guy devoting his life to copying him, if Freddie were still alive.
@@closinginonclosure oh yeah, i got it. This lack of originality, this lack of criativity is very common this days, unfortunately.
Queen really blew it not having this guy as lead singer, just imagine the possibilities
They rejected him because he wasn't flamboyant enough to fit Freddie's place
Better than lambert , let his time do it ,time is running
I believe it was done on purpose to protect him. Otherwise why fake your death if they will put you right back in the spotlight? Get it? 😉 People are slowly waking up to the truth though. Enjoy the show! 🙂
they did use him to sing for the movie
maybe he was asked but said no. Not everyone wants to spend their lives touring and living out of hotels.
Absolutely Fantastic Performance. If you close your Eyes, 2 Legends are alive!
Verry nice cover song marc Martel..
It’s almost like Freddie and David are still with us 🥺🥺
the Marc's moves can kill me, he is so cute
That arm wave! _In the wake..._
Yees😍😍❤️😍😍❤️❤️😍
He’s adorable. I chuckled each time he stepped back to dance.
Maria do you have facebook? you should join the group "International Marc Martel Fans Club". There we can talk about his pants... I meant his cuteness 😅
WiendyW 🤣😂
Maria, here is the link to the fan club: facebook.com/groups/1871425636403794/?ref=share
Freddie Mercury and David Bowie would be very proud of you guys are probably rocking right now
Yes, they sure would, this was incredible!!
Freddie is very proud of you👏👏
Indubitably the finest Zoom call of the pandemic. There is no better. Period.
Marc Martel literally channels Freddie when he sings and performs. They have to be the same person from two different timelines that converged when our Freddie passed, I s2g lol.
I don't believe in Incarnations, but Marc is the true incarnation of Freddie, for sure!!!