Freddie Mercury's Iconic Voice Explained

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  • Опубліковано 15 тра 2023
  • After Freddie Mercury passed away, scientists went to work on what made his voice so legendary; this is what they found.
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  • @Grunge_Fan
    @Grunge_Fan 11 місяців тому +44

    Full video: ua-cam.com/video/vN83_CWCP78/v-deo.html

  • @leavoda3791
    @leavoda3791 Рік тому +1053

    Got it.
    Freddie was a mythological siren, luring people into loving his music and subsequently their own lives.

  • @vamplyrics9639
    @vamplyrics9639 Рік тому +190

    He was a gift to this world

  • @ponterbee240
    @ponterbee240 Рік тому +371

    Listen to the “Jazz” album… with headphones or earbuds or something: from ‘78 to ‘86 Mercury’s voice was overwhelmingly superhuman. Absolutely NO-ONE sounded like him.

    • @jennyfab312
      @jennyfab312 Рік тому +33

      Jazz proved that Queen can cover ANY genre. Hell, on Stone Cold Crazy (Sheer Heart Attack), he was a pioneer of the rock/rap subgroup.
      Queen, especially Freddie, could just do whatever he wanted and it worked
      (Except Back Chat)

    • @tdudethetrain
      @tdudethetrain Рік тому +8

      Love Jazz.

    • @tdudethetrain
      @tdudethetrain Рік тому +4

      @@jennyfab312 I love back chat. What’s wrong with it?

    • @BungicideOfficial
      @BungicideOfficial Рік тому +8

      @@tdudethetrain people just tend to dislike hot space in general because of the albums style, i love the album though even though its different i love most the songs and is probably my favourite 80's queen album (yep im putting it above miracle and the game, dw though they are both still great)

    • @tdudethetrain
      @tdudethetrain Рік тому +2

      @@BungicideOfficial yea it’s my favorite 80s album too. Definitely different but still really good.

  • @cr4a2zy0hemp8
    @cr4a2zy0hemp8 Рік тому +211

    My first concert was Queen! Will never forget! What an event and to see Freddie perform was such a sight to see!

    • @bossmama7864
      @bossmama7864 Рік тому +16

      You lucky bum! I am green with envy!

    • @gustavopie3106
      @gustavopie3106 Рік тому +4

      @boss mama
      As am I haha, that’s a heavenly experience to see Freddie alive

    • @whenindoubtgrenadeout
      @whenindoubtgrenadeout 11 місяців тому +3

      Cool

    • @andreamack7867
      @andreamack7867 11 місяців тому +3

      I was at Knebworth for his last live performance with Queen. At that time he must have known about his situation and probably didn’t feel too great but none of us even had a clue. He was still performing as he always did

    • @sigma69epic
      @sigma69epic 11 місяців тому +3

      I envy you so much

  • @ShivangiKrishna
    @ShivangiKrishna 5 місяців тому +3

    Imagine being so extraordinarily talented that scientists are studying your body to find answers even decades after your death

  • @gvgv3515
    @gvgv3515 Рік тому +161

    I'm a respiratory therapist and I'm trained to insert the breathing tube for putting a person on mechanical breathing machines a.k.a. ventilators. A special device is required to move the tongue out of the way to view the vocal cords. Yes, false cords are real and in some adults, they look as big as the true vocal cords. We were taught to make sure we don't use excess force inserting the tube because it will potentially cause scar tissue and cause damage to the voice quality. It may sound petty compared to losing your life, but if the patient's profession is singing, or lecturing, you could ruin their career!
    Now this clip states that Freddy's vocal capability was evaluated by scientists to look into its biological source. Providing this was done when Freddy was alive and well, I'd believe the validity of the clip. However if they were merely listening to recordings and
    " guessing " the cause of his range, then this is NO better than the people posting in this thread! His overbite has nothing to do with his ability. The false cords DO sit close to the actual vocal cords and do vibrate, but in and of themselves don't produce a voice. The vibration CAN be strong enough to create a raspy quality like a saxophone . A sort of growl in the lower register, becoming more raspy as the octave gets higher. The singer Bonnie Raitt has that quality, but its natural in her voice. Deborah Harry of Blondie has a similar quality, but she has the ability to sound as soft as velvet, and then go to a gritty sound . That is the true vocal cords doing the work but the false cords MAY factor in. Repeated growling and rasp can damage the true vocal cords over time . Freddy was blessed to have the vocal ability he did, and could go from a whisper to a belted out roar / scream, and a baritone low, to a soprano high range!! R.I.P. Freddy

    • @ginblossom70
      @ginblossom70 Рік тому +9

      WOW. Thank you very much for taking your time to explain that. Well written post as well. 👍😊

    • @ardethsmith8066
      @ardethsmith8066 Рік тому

      111111111111

    • @irenedemarco1354
      @irenedemarco1354 Рік тому +3

      Freddy refused to get his teeth fixed....because HE BELIEVED his teeth helped push sound out...
      His own words....and to do with word annunciation within the song

    • @soundseeker63
      @soundseeker63 11 місяців тому +5

      Since Freddie passed away in 1991, I very much doubt this clip is based on anything other than guess work on how he sounds. But I'm curious, would you say there are any anatomical differences or traits that exceptional singers have in common? Or is it more just a matter of specialised skill than anatomical advantage? Or some combination of both, like being an athlete for example?

    • @user-qg5wg9ut2o
      @user-qg5wg9ut2o 11 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge to explain Freddie's Exquisite voice ❤

  • @karengentry2633
    @karengentry2633 Рік тому +21

    I have seen a picture of him and Princess Diana together before. ❤️

    • @pathealy7038
      @pathealy7038 11 місяців тому

      Photo shopped- they never met

  • @lindabarrow
    @lindabarrow Рік тому +20

    I listened to him sing the operatic song called, “Barcelona” with a famous female opera star: gives me goosebumps every time!!!!!

    • @beeyotch3381
      @beeyotch3381 6 місяців тому

      Have you listened to “how can i go on”? Its them two again and they both sound magnificent

  • @patriciacestare232
    @patriciacestare232 Рік тому +3

    He was incredibly always😊

  • @Casper61378
    @Casper61378 Рік тому +2

    Amazing talent, who died to soon.❤😢

  • @carolgeorgeson9632
    @carolgeorgeson9632 Рік тому +29

    He was an amazing singer ..I loved this man

  • @juliekamrath984
    @juliekamrath984 Рік тому +12

    His voice is totally unique as he was. So miss his the music he will never make. Rest in peace Freddie.

  • @arunabhogal2328
    @arunabhogal2328 Рік тому +3

    Still an amazing voice

  • @michaellesperance8101
    @michaellesperance8101 Рік тому +6

    "SOMEBODY TOOOOOOOO LOVE"👑👑👑👑💕💕💕💕

  • @U.S.A_247
    @U.S.A_247 Рік тому +3

    He was one amazing person!!

  • @eveliinaniilivuo7329
    @eveliinaniilivuo7329 Рік тому +68

    Man’s a total legend! So talented in so many different ways, and of course a fashion icon!🤩😍
    His music and memory will last forever.♥️

  • @alberardiscohn1962
    @alberardiscohn1962 Рік тому +7

    He was always an incredible person I remember the night he passed away I was living in Santa Ana California dating Patty Garcia we just came out of the sizzler on I believe it was 17th and Bristol and that's when we heard the news

  • @robertmuza9153
    @robertmuza9153 Рік тому +3

    Nancy Wilson of Heart can hit all octaves . Most amazing

    • @jojourias6766
      @jojourias6766 9 місяців тому

      Not that amazing since many ppl including myself have no clue who TF your even talking about. So no. Not most amazing Freddie and queen were and will always be waaay bigger and better 😂

  • @barbiefornier6546
    @barbiefornier6546 Рік тому +18

    ❤ Freddie Mercury will for always be transcendent ... his music will live on...☆

  • @joannemadden7449
    @joannemadden7449 Рік тому +25

    It's similar to how The Monk's train Their Vocal Cords for "The Gregorian chants"

    • @HpHH83
      @HpHH83 Рік тому +1

      I never thought of it that way. Great observation!

    • @joannemadden7449
      @joannemadden7449 Рік тому +1

      ​@@HpHH83 Thank you for your kind words. I've always loved listening to Gregorian Chants, they take me by to My Childhood ❤

    • @Matthew-li7we
      @Matthew-li7we Рік тому +1

      Ahh yes. Halo music. I am glad those monks enjoyed the game so much they created those chants after the music found in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • @ninfastuart5451
    @ninfastuart5451 Рік тому +10

    For me he never died. Never! he was a genius. He steal a genius. I love him so much. It's unfortunately what happened 😭❤❤❤

  • @flora3177
    @flora3177 Рік тому +13

    The Best ❤ You are simply the best
    Better than the rest
    Better than anyone!
    Freddie Mercury was much more than a rock star, he was a Genius!..
    Irreplaceable!❤

    • @pathealy7038
      @pathealy7038 11 місяців тому

      Genius and he was also a perfectionist- in everything he did

  • @carolgeorgeson9632
    @carolgeorgeson9632 Рік тому +5

    Fell in love with him when I was 12

  • @debradonato5659
    @debradonato5659 Рік тому +12

    I saw Wieen live in 1977
    His
    Voice
    Was
    Great
    👑♥️🌟💙🎼🎶🎵🎤🎸🥁💙👑

  • @okeenalasady1321
    @okeenalasady1321 Рік тому +43

    Love him a lot ,,, and missing him a lot ,,, I think about you often R.I.P love

  • @caramelcandy5147
    @caramelcandy5147 Рік тому +15

    Gone too soon. I love that man!!

  • @sylviafoust9545
    @sylviafoust9545 Рік тому +53

    Such a lovely man. Extraordinary singer. On stage presence was incredible!

    • @JoeZaccaris
      @JoeZaccaris Рік тому +4

      He's literally the greatest male rock singer of all time --- everyone agrees on that

  • @nellinightshade3358
    @nellinightshade3358 Рік тому +1

    i love opera, but mercury's voice? holy heck. what a voice, more than any opera singer, male or female!

  • @heathermouradian5369
    @heathermouradian5369 Рік тому +2

    I miss him so much

  • @Jasmine-lj8qw
    @Jasmine-lj8qw Рік тому +4

    Thsnks to Brother Freddie ❤😂 I have a mission to learn them last notes he riffs on somebody to love.

  • @jessealmaguer7669
    @jessealmaguer7669 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Freddy because of you I fell in love with the movie “Ella enchanted”😊

  • @greg61377
    @greg61377 Рік тому +1

    gone way too soon, such talent

  • @shellyfrye7404
    @shellyfrye7404 Рік тому

    We love his over bite. Wouldn't be Freddie Mercury without it. They are iconic.

  • @michaelrexrode3759
    @michaelrexrode3759 Рік тому +1

    He also had perfect pitch.

  • @cherylburton959
    @cherylburton959 Рік тому +1

    I once heard that Queen is the only group where every member had perfect pitch! Wow! Can anyone acknowledge if this is true.

  • @amandacable-sq3no
    @amandacable-sq3no Рік тому +1

    I LOVE his overbite!!
    He was a trained opera singer-hence the range.

    • @imweakfordeaky
      @imweakfordeaky Рік тому

      He was NOT a trained opera singer. He wasn't really trained at all. I'm sure Monserrat Caballe gave him some tips when they worked together, but that was longer after he'd already become a Legend with Queen.

    • @amandacable-sq3no
      @amandacable-sq3no Рік тому

      @I’m Weak For Deaky Really? I swear I read that somewhere long ago but I am no expert honestly.

  • @moondancer4660
    @moondancer4660 Рік тому +4

    RIP ❤❤❤❤

  • @debralynn9678
    @debralynn9678 Рік тому +1

    I loved his voice, and I also loved the voice of George Michael.

  • @dianecourtney2724
    @dianecourtney2724 Рік тому +38

    Freddie didn’t have an overbite. He was born with 4 extra teeth.… which most of us Queen fans find adorable.!! 🥰

    • @maureenalder8905
      @maureenalder8905 11 місяців тому +1

      💯 ❤

    • @jojourias6766
      @jojourias6766 9 місяців тому +1

      And those 4 extra teeth caused an overbite. So he still had a hugr over bite.

    • @jojourias6766
      @jojourias6766 9 місяців тому +1

      He still had an over bite. Slow much?

  • @randilevson9547
    @randilevson9547 Рік тому +20

    His talent defies explanation. Talent just can't be explained. Freddie was an amazing vocalist. How lucky we were to get to hear him sing all those wonderful Queen songs.

  • @alemontreemydearwatson9775
    @alemontreemydearwatson9775 Рік тому +1

    The fact thet needed dozens of different vocalists to perform Queen songs at the tribute concert is a reminder of Freddie's amazing unparalled vocal talents . Long live FM.

  • @frankscarborough1428
    @frankscarborough1428 Рік тому +2

    Loved his voice and performances so much

  • @carriefitzpatrick8921
    @carriefitzpatrick8921 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE FREDDIE
    REST IN PEACE ♥🙏🏾

  • @bernieheartdragon1888
    @bernieheartdragon1888 Рік тому +20

    My god. Ive never loved a man more than Ioved him..... 😢

  • @1Immortalmortal
    @1Immortalmortal Рік тому

    God given Talent can never be explained.

  • @debradisanto9246
    @debradisanto9246 Рік тому +6

    All I know is I could listen to Freddy for hours teeth and all. Love the Man and 🎉🎉

  • @renatacantore3684
    @renatacantore3684 Рік тому

    Thank you for your fascinating presentation about one of The Greatest Singers I’d All Time: FREDDIE MERCURY of Queen

  • @jannetatrenholm3141
    @jannetatrenholm3141 Рік тому

    He was unique for sure ❤

  • @Jack-dx9rw
    @Jack-dx9rw 11 місяців тому +1

    Let the man rest in peace 🕊️

  • @jonesroofing4854
    @jonesroofing4854 3 місяці тому +1

    Best singer ,, EVER , thank u GOD , Freddy !!!!!!!!!??? They always take the best 1st !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ugottabekiddingme6983
    @ugottabekiddingme6983 Рік тому

    One word - ICON. RIP Freddy ❤

  • @lindyjourde7411
    @lindyjourde7411 Рік тому +8

    He was a beautiful man. 🌹

  • @stevenmartin3920
    @stevenmartin3920 3 місяці тому +1

    He was, and is the greatest singer of all time. ..PERIOD! Anybody disagree? I'm here with science and admiration to explain.

  • @tombei4388
    @tombei4388 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful gifted man !

  • @kimberlypatton205
    @kimberlypatton205 Рік тому

    What a rock legend❤!

  • @blakepowers777
    @blakepowers777 8 місяців тому

    Freddie was/and is a gift from God. Like Elvis, he was put here to bring joy to our ears and souls. I miss him sooo much. 🥂🍾💕

  • @marianstroup1
    @marianstroup1 Рік тому +1

    One of the greatest

  • @maryblushes7189
    @maryblushes7189 Рік тому +2

    I have 4 octaves! And still have a strong clear young sounding voice at the age of 72. I can sing Bass and Soprano and all in between. Yes, a voice can be a weapon. I have this because I sing Gospel, giving the Glory to God. It is God who gave me my voice, nothing from me really, all from Him. I have hit notes off the piano scale.

  • @christinarobleto1786
    @christinarobleto1786 11 місяців тому

    Amazing showman, I cried when he died in 92.

  • @kelligreer3975
    @kelligreer3975 5 місяців тому

    His voice and creativity were out of this world!!! We were blessed to enjoy his music.

  • @lynnajames8906
    @lynnajames8906 Місяць тому +1

    Miss this Legend 😢 RIP Freddie ❤

  • @craiganderson8232
    @craiganderson8232 Рік тому

    He was a special man, with great voice, he wanted to sing.❤️always.

  • @thetruthhurts6652
    @thetruthhurts6652 Рік тому +1

    I’m pretty sure Gillan did 5 octaves. Child in Time.

  • @MourningNihilist
    @MourningNihilist Рік тому +1

    Oh he's friggin adorable no matter, he was self conscious??? Really? That's the craziest part the man was cute as hell!

  • @benedettosalerno5324
    @benedettosalerno5324 Місяць тому

    Simply Put Freddie is the best singer of songs our earth will ever see!

  • @Fightingforms
    @Fightingforms 7 місяців тому

    It doesn't matter....He has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard, he is a muse , it's simple .

  • @ggm4me
    @ggm4me 11 місяців тому

    The best front man ever!!! he was the GOAT!!

  • @jamesmartinez6813
    @jamesmartinez6813 5 місяців тому +1

    The biology is he was an Angel came and went back to heaven. You can never study that!

  • @williamellis-xd1rm
    @williamellis-xd1rm Рік тому +1

    Most people have no clue how deep Queen's catalogue goes with great music. They know 20 or 30 famous tunes but have no clue beyond that. Go deeper because there are two more full albums of greatest hits material you've probably never heard.

  • @frankpalancio9254
    @frankpalancio9254 Рік тому +1

    Tooth, I mean truth be known, greatest overbite in the history of rock and roll.

  • @lindafry8015
    @lindafry8015 9 місяців тому +1

    Listen to his song "exercises in free love". Four octaves indeed!
    Also, his opera songs with M. Caballe is proof.

  • @gilliansavant3816
    @gilliansavant3816 Рік тому +3

    Love you. Rest in peace. 63yrs old still miss you

  • @brendabarboza1566
    @brendabarboza1566 Рік тому +1

    Such a great artist/man.

  • @bobthebear1246
    @bobthebear1246 3 місяці тому

    There's no question he had a four-octave vocal range. Not to mention the quality of his voice was amazing and he instilled in it such emotion and passion. Easily one of the greatest 10 Rock singers of all-time.

  • @noeliajaime7656
    @noeliajaime7656 11 місяців тому

    You don't need Science to hear. Just listen to that perfect voice.

  • @tishherbert6403
    @tishherbert6403 Рік тому +3

    At 72yrs, I still miss his music!😢

  • @katjakonjesor7031
    @katjakonjesor7031 10 місяців тому

    love this man. most gifted singer ever!

  • @davidsides7253
    @davidsides7253 11 місяців тому

    Never ever be another singer like him.

  • @teresafraser3049
    @teresafraser3049 Рік тому +1

    Barbara Strieisan never wanted a nose job fearing it would change her voice

  • @carolgibson-wilson4354
    @carolgibson-wilson4354 11 місяців тому

    My youngest (43) has the false vocal chords also. Lovely voice.

  • @deborahklinlger8565
    @deborahklinlger8565 Рік тому +2

    I still rock to his & Queen's music... 🙏✨️💕✨️🙏🙏❤️

  • @bucho448
    @bucho448 Рік тому +7

    God's gift...

    • @davidcantwell2489
      @davidcantwell2489 Рік тому +2

      Careful there bucho, God called his kind an abomination, the only sin to receive that distinction. But if you're a secularists then scripture doesn't mean anything to you anyway.

    • @khworker1322
      @khworker1322 Рік тому

      @@davidcantwell2489 How do you know what God said? You need some sense slapped into you.

    • @RealWalterWhite123
      @RealWalterWhite123 Рік тому

      @@davidcantwell2489 where in the bible does it say to hate the gays? also reap what you sow.

    • @FishRfun
      @FishRfun 10 місяців тому

      ​@davidcantwell2489 hey bucho...the Bible says to love your enemies...but I get it. Most Bible thumpers never even read the Bible.

  • @darlafetterman3598
    @darlafetterman3598 Рік тому

    Much has been made of it because it warrants much acclaim.
    Freddie Mercury
    Made In Heaven 🤟🏻♥️

  • @sharronarturi7958
    @sharronarturi7958 Рік тому

    Listen to the music❤ darling Freddie Mercury is perfect!🎉🎶🔥💫🤗🌠

  • @angeliquenova7440
    @angeliquenova7440 Рік тому +3

    Plus wasn't his mother añ opera singer. I believe she taught him some technique

  • @jm7990
    @jm7990 Рік тому

    He liked it in the folds

  • @vanessa4u4evr
    @vanessa4u4evr 11 місяців тому +1

    Well those 4+ octaves were never a debate for Steve Perry's voice. Totally confirmed and verified.

  • @TraciNew-jk7rf
    @TraciNew-jk7rf 11 місяців тому

    He was amazing

  • @maureenalder8905
    @maureenalder8905 11 місяців тому

    Still missing you darling 😢 🖤

  • @jenniferwells9032
    @jenniferwells9032 5 місяців тому

    I wish he’d known this 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @RavenBlaze
    @RavenBlaze 11 місяців тому

    A true Queen!

  • @firetopman
    @firetopman 9 місяців тому

    Looking forward to your TRiUMPhant return, Freddie.

  • @Bilski86
    @Bilski86 Рік тому +8

    You can't not love this man

  • @brendabumstead2534
    @brendabumstead2534 11 місяців тому

    Love his voice and he was friends with Queen Diana ❤❤❤

  • @joandawson5071
    @joandawson5071 11 місяців тому

    Miss you being with us.❤❤❤❤😢😢😢

  • @bubbaluvv
    @bubbaluvv Рік тому +3

    Maybe the vocal range from the throat comes from his uh "extra curricular activity". Im not bashing him, he was the greatest singer ever. Him and Paul Rodgers

    • @OiamArchives-qc1ev
      @OiamArchives-qc1ev Рік тому

      I’ve yet to see any porn stars that can sing the way he does and they do a lot of “extra curricular activity” tf 😂😂😂🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣

  • @LisaPittaro-ic5rl
    @LisaPittaro-ic5rl 11 місяців тому

    He still remains the best singer irock & he also did an opera!

  • @leescheeler1503
    @leescheeler1503 11 місяців тому

    Please go away ive heard enough already

  • @davidevans5782
    @davidevans5782 8 місяців тому

    Words cannot describe how much I miss that beautiful man 😭