This is 100% Marc's natural voice, so this time any similarity to Freddie is purely coincidental (and totally real). In other words, he is not trying to sound like Freddie, the voice is what it is.
People should stop mentioning Freddie everytime they're talking about Marc's voice. Just appreciate his talent and his voice. He's not the second Freddie but he's the first Marc Martel.
If you just close your eyes you can hear Freddie covering the Goo Goo Dolls for brief moments, but hear most of Marc and his lovely voice. The fact that he does sound like Freddie is purely coincidental and in this video it’s evident that he doesn’t push for it. That’s really his voice . It makes me smile a bit! ❤️
Sitting here..Goo Goo Dolls Iris cover.. pops random feed...10 sec in.. this guy sounds hauntingly like Freddie Mercury.. like a surreal dream.. so I say to myself.. am I going crazy.. let's scroll down to the comments.. ok I am not going crazy.. Great cover! Wonderful voice! Keep singing songs and playing music. It was beautiful.
I meet Marc Martel 9 years ago and he was talking to me to till 20 minutes. He was amazing to me and his beautiful blue eyes of his own perfect ocean waves in his eyes. I love Marc Martel so damn much and I won't forget the way I met him and DownHere too.It was a blessing for me.
I was really curious to see what he sounds like on a non-Queen cover. And here he is, he is not imitating Freddie, his voice naturally just sounds like him. Amazing. The hard work he has put behind his singing skills pays off, and people tend to like him 'cause he reminds them a legendary artist. And it's hard to believe that 22 years ago he sounded almost as good as he does now!!! God bless him.
1998 isn't when this was recorded, that's just the year the original song is from. Same goes for the 7 or 8 videos before this one with 1990s dates in the title.
The first album he recorded was with his band Downhere in 2001. Marc has said in interviews he more fully discovered his own voice by their third album, which was Wide-Eyed and Mystified, recorded in 2006. He sounds very similar here, but he's also getting better and better, imo. I think of his latest Christmas recordings: Stevie Wonder's What Christmas Means to Me and The Grinch...so much variety! @@executor32
@@artfulstoriesFirst album was in 1999! The second album, "So Much For Substitutes" was released in 2003, and you can already hear some similarities to Freddie in Marc's voice. By the third album, you can hear more Queen influences (stacked vocals and tighter harmonies) in the overall tracks.
As I said once before, I hope people remember and love you not only because your similarities with Freddie, but because you're amazing no matter what you're singing!
Goo Goo Dolls have been my favorite band since I was 5 years old, honestly didn't think I'd appreciate a cover by anyone, but that was just beautiful. Thank you.
I know this guy is not trying to sound like Freddie. But I can so imagine Freddie singing this song this good like him. I bow to you sir. Awesome cover🤘🏽
@@ialwi4262 nah fr, those chords are hella creative and not at all normal. Like really. Most of the time u can see/hear someone play something and play the same thing from what they’re playing, here what he’s playing is weird and new and I couldn’t do that. It’s actually quite nice I wanna try and figure it out for myself coz it sounds really good, but depends how lazy I am haha
You are a perfect singer. Your voice is incredible and you don't have to hide behind another singer or band . You are a professional singer and you are complete. Sing your own songs like a professional singer. Congratulations, because you have a natural gift, your wonderful voice !! Once again, congratulations, from Brazil (Brazil) !! ...
Literally spent an hour listening to you on repeat then this song popped up in recommend so i seached for covers and guess who popped up... Your voice is so powerful i love it
Каждый раз когда смотрю видео с таким офигенным выступлением представляю себя, как будто это я такой же талантливый и ещё учусь в последних классах школы и на школьных вечеринках случайно бомблю такой же кавер и все слушают меня с открытым ртом, а потом долгие аплодисменты, все уговаривают ещё, ещё, я отказываюсь и скромно ухожу. А шёпот за спиной ещё слышу о том, что это было круто. Но на самом деле у меня нет ни слуха, ни голоса, и единственное что остаётся, это наслаждаться фантазией, которую дарит это видео. Спасибо, друг, ты офигенен!
Man, every time I hear you sing the more I fall in love with music and singing. You´re an artist and inspiration who can touch people through music, real appreciation for your work. Come to Brazil some time man, I´m sure I´m speaking for a lot of brazilians when I say that having the opportunity to watch you live would be amazing.
Marc, step way this tunnel of time gifts of your performance. Thank's man. Today was not a great day for me, but now, i have listen this song and all are great again. Hugs.
![Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (Live in Buffalo, NY, 7/4/2004) [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_HZM0QiuUS8/mqdefault.jpg)
No fancy backing instruments, just the raw beauty of an amazing voice and well played guitar
This is 100% Marc's natural voice, so this time any similarity to Freddie is purely coincidental (and totally real). In other words, he is not trying to sound like Freddie, the voice is what it is.
Some people are really dumb, apparently.
exactly
EXACTLY!
In this 90's covers I can't hear that "Freddie sound" that everyone says
@@AndresRodriguez-de3tg it's okay, it's not your fault...
That voice is a gift from God.
BDazzled Designs is aids a gift from god too
AiDs
Gives kids cancers, but thank fuck he let this bloke have some pipes.
God doesn’t give people diseases. God Bless 💕
Ur voice too
One of the best Iris covers I've ever heard.
One of the??? I have to hear the others you've heard because this is far and away the best I've ever heard
@@Day12My what’s your best then
@@lilj0dan168 this one…can you read
@@Day12My my bad pal.
You're the closest to Freddie that we'll ever hear and I don't want to go home right now.
I see what you did there.
@@ThatllShowEm Guilty as charged.
Life aint fair!!!
😂amazing!
LOL. You clever bastard.
Extra points for singing the guitar solo!
Amazing the "guitar solo!"
Except he didn't sing the whole thing, that disappointed me, lol.
@@robshred66 because that is just energy wasted. The solo is great but it was long so singing the full solo is pointless
Tim would be proud!
People should stop mentioning Freddie everytime they're talking about Marc's voice.
Just appreciate his talent and his voice.
He's not the second Freddie but he's the first Marc Martel.
Is it normal that I just cried hearing this... It was so beautiful, I have never felt so delightful by hearing a cover.
Totally normal. 🥹
Its Goo Goo Dolls and suddenly at the chorus its like he channeled Freddie Mercury!
No channeling necessary, it is his natural voice.
It's so fucking amazing.
If you just close your eyes you can hear Freddie covering the Goo Goo Dolls for brief moments, but hear most of Marc and his lovely voice. The fact that he does sound like Freddie is purely coincidental and in this video it’s evident that he doesn’t push for it. That’s really his voice . It makes me smile a bit! ❤️
i am from Indonesia ... i like your voice. in memory freddy Mercury
Sitting here..Goo Goo Dolls Iris cover.. pops random feed...10 sec in.. this guy sounds hauntingly like Freddie Mercury.. like a surreal dream.. so I say to myself.. am I going crazy.. let's scroll down to the comments.. ok I am not going crazy..
Great cover! Wonderful voice! Keep singing songs and playing music. It was beautiful.
A rare footage of Freddie Mercury covering Iris by GooGoo dolls.
😅😅😅
So true
Lol
Hahahaha nailed it
Damn 😢
Just beautiful
I meet Marc Martel 9 years ago and he was talking to me to till 20 minutes. He was amazing to me and his beautiful blue eyes of his own perfect ocean waves in his eyes. I love Marc Martel so damn much and I won't forget the way I met him and DownHere too.It was a blessing for me.
you've been blessed darling
Lucky you. ;-)
I love it ! Freddie meets goo goo dolls . Best collab in a parallel universe
There's a reason why god made you, to bring us your amazing and beautiful voice!!!
Freddie is alive with you man! 🙏
Yeah, we know who you are... The one who can sing anything...the great...The one & only... Mr Marc Martel! ❤️ Bravo, maestro.
I was really curious to see what he sounds like on a non-Queen cover. And here he is, he is not imitating Freddie, his voice naturally just sounds like him. Amazing. The hard work he has put behind his singing skills pays off, and people tend to like him 'cause he reminds them a legendary artist. And it's hard to believe that 22 years ago he sounded almost as good as he does now!!! God bless him.
1998 isn't when this was recorded, that's just the year the original song is from. Same goes for the 7 or 8 videos before this one with 1990s dates in the title.
The first album he recorded was with his band Downhere in 2001. Marc has said in interviews he more fully discovered his own voice by their third album, which was Wide-Eyed and Mystified, recorded in 2006. He sounds very similar here, but he's also getting better and better, imo. I think of his latest Christmas recordings: Stevie Wonder's What Christmas Means to Me and The Grinch...so much variety! @@executor32
@@artfulstoriesFirst album was in 1999! The second album, "So Much For Substitutes" was released in 2003, and you can already hear some similarities to Freddie in Marc's voice. By the third album, you can hear more Queen influences (stacked vocals and tighter harmonies) in the overall tracks.
@@ThatllShowEm hmm, very true. Was it 1999 when he recorded the one with the Slyngshot Records label?
@@artfulstories Yes, the 1999 album was basically their "Senior project" and the 2001 re-recording was released through Word Records.
Freddie and Marc joining forces… so glad to have you both here😻😻
As I said once before, I hope people remember and love you not only because your similarities with Freddie, but because you're amazing no matter what you're singing!
I'm convinced that Marc doesn't have a voice box, he just has a tape recorder he can play playbacks of any artist. What a voice.
I've heard this song like a milion times, but after watching this video it's the first time I think I undestood it
Marc's pronunciation is a beautiful as his tone.
Goo Goo Dolls have been my favorite band since I was 5 years old, honestly didn't think I'd appreciate a cover by anyone, but that was just beautiful. Thank you.
ohh one of my favourite songs!
This is an amazing cover. That flawless vocal rendition of the guitar solo in the bridge section gave me goosebumps. Incredible performer.
Been listening to this for 20-30 times. Beautiful performance.
If you've heard him often, surely know that this is Marc original sound.
Compared to anyone, You are AMAZING in your own way Marc! God Bless
Fya Akhmad
Marc always sings in his own way.
M3 m3 m3 Yes...you're absolutely right !
I know this guy is not trying to sound like Freddie. But I can so imagine Freddie singing this song this good like him. I bow to you sir. Awesome cover🤘🏽
Let's give him credit for his natural voice and how incredible it is. He is a great talent and I wish him much success.
literally the best cover of this song I've found
Marc Martel Number 1 Fan here from Philippines!!
Also, his guitar playing is 100%
if u say so
@@ialwi4262 nah fr, those chords are hella creative and not at all normal. Like really. Most of the time u can see/hear someone play something and play the same thing from what they’re playing, here what he’s playing is weird and new and I couldn’t do that. It’s actually quite nice I wanna try and figure it out for myself coz it sounds really good, but depends how lazy I am haha
@@danielbernal8948 it's in different tuning sherlock holmes
You and the way you sing your songs are a gift from God !!!! 😄🎶🎵👍
Oh.. so lovely cover Marc,
THANK You, My Lord...
-because-
Marc is... ♥
!
God Bless You ! And Your MUSIC!
I really don't know how many times i've watched this cover by marc martel. So fascinating. I just love his voice. Nothing to say.
Saludos desde Lima Perú
Go Marc !! Make the world a comfort peaceful place to live in.
Wish u all the best in life. 🙂
Amazing performance!
His voice just resonates so well
The original song is already extraordinary, but your voice is lifting it into another dimension! Thank you! ❤️🍻
Marc is so underrated. I'm binging your videos :) true artist.
Absolutely love your voice! A gift from GOD.
Jesus this dude can do anything. You look like Freddie, sound like Freddie, especially when you said YEAHHH. You play guitar and piano like a boss!
2024 09😮 awesome cover. Amazing voice!
Yes I believe this guy is not trying to sound like Freddie,, what a great voice u have, blessed for sure
I love this cover. Amazing.
Holy mother this is ridiculously awesome
His voice is God Given Level.. but nobody give a damn about his godly skill in playing it in accoustic guitar👍👍👍
Marc everytime I hear you sing I get goosebumps. Your voice is beautiful dude
Most beautiful thing I've ever heard
I NEED THIS COVER IN SPOTIFY. Pls🥺🥺
I can’t stop listening to this song
Absolutely stunning voice Marc, absolutely incredible ❤💕
Brilliant cover - beautiful guitar and vocals. Love it!
Awesome job Marc!!
By far the best cover of Iris I've seen. Thank you Marc!
Such a powerful voice 😍
Man oh man Marc. You are CERTAINLY gifted! Can’t wait to sing with you in Heaven one day!! It’s gonna be amazing!!
You are a perfect singer.
Your voice is incredible and you don't have to hide behind another singer or band .
You are a professional singer and you are complete. Sing your own songs like a professional singer. Congratulations, because you have a natural gift, your wonderful voice !! Once again, congratulations, from Brazil (Brazil) !! ...
Best guitar arrangement of this song. Great version
Incredible. Absolutely incredible ❤️
You do have the voice of an angel. Love all your music.
Beautiful voice Mark, very original! thank you..
Better than anything in popular music today! So very talented!
This guys voice reminds me of some cars I built, they do their best at redline. Dudes vocals are insane.
What a nice guy, and what a voice!!
You can fit into any band in the world, amazing throat
Literally spent an hour listening to you on repeat then this song popped up in recommend so i seached for covers and guess who popped up... Your voice is so powerful i love it
I came here looking for this particular cover, and ended hearing all of his TH-cam videos. Now i'm fascinated by him and his voice 😍
No words to describe how Great this is. Amazing!
This guy never disappoints. What an incredible talent Mr. Martel is. Keep these videos coming. He inspires me to play my guitar more.
Sensacional tu interpretación Marc, felicitaciones!!
Marc is the best vocalist on the planet right now.
Great job Marc. You absolutely nailed it. This is a great song.
Just discovered this 90's series - loving it!!
Great performance. Not only great singing, also very good guitar playing. Beautiful song!
It is actually ridiculous how good his voice is
So love marc singing comes naturally to him......he can sing any song and its sounds great.........love u loads marc❤❤❤
i love this man
Definitely the best Iris cover there is on TH-cam!
Каждый раз когда смотрю видео с таким офигенным выступлением представляю себя, как будто это я такой же талантливый и ещё учусь в последних классах школы и на школьных вечеринках случайно бомблю такой же кавер и все слушают меня с открытым ртом, а потом долгие аплодисменты, все уговаривают ещё, ещё, я отказываюсь и скромно ухожу. А шёпот за спиной ещё слышу о том, что это было круто. Но на самом деле у меня нет ни слуха, ни голоса, и единственное что остаётся, это наслаждаться фантазией, которую дарит это видео. Спасибо, друг, ты офигенен!
Wow Freddie can cover any song, such a brilliant artist😍
Why are the Most Talented people always Canadian!?!? ❤😂🎉😅
This is next level Talent
Man, every time I hear you sing the more I fall in love with music and singing. You´re an artist and inspiration who can touch people through music, real appreciation for your work. Come to Brazil some time man, I´m sure I´m speaking for a lot of brazilians when I say that having the opportunity to watch you live would be amazing.
The rasp in the beginning is amazing.
And then he goes full Freddie in the chorus.
you don't have to blow my mind... That is full Marc Martel.
Sounds like Freddie Mercury doing Goo Goo Dolls
Holy shit!
Sings it better!
I thought the same thing! lmao
Marc Martel is a Freddie impersonator, check his "Don't Stop Me Now" videoclip
TheFilyng
He's not impersonating anyone in this though. It's just his voice.
There is the greatest voice of everybody (and you!) . thanks for enjoying the masters!!! Удачи во всем!!!
Marc Martel you deserve your place in Queen
Ay como chingan con eso
One of my favorite songs. That high note = life
Stunning song fantastic cover.
Wow amazing amazing Voice..
Best cover on youtube
The best rendition of the song ever. You have done a great job, Marc!
OMG Such a pleasure to hear!
My GOD. Why so powerful! Zalute to you, Mr. Martel. Two of my favorites. Freddie Mercury singin Iris. What a combination! Love it! 🥺
Marc’s guitar skills are drastically underrated. So much talent in one human
his guitar skills are pretty good. id say his singing is much more worth praising
i love the vocal solo... is the best cover of this song
Dude... YOU HAVE THE BEST COVER OF THIS SONG OF ALLLLL TIME!
better than the original... like always
Marc, step way this tunnel of time gifts of your performance. Thank's man. Today was not a great day for me, but now, i have listen this song and all are great again. Hugs.