Linor. "you take my breath away" at hyde park 76 is the rare gem you've been looking for. Mostly falsetto and a emotive performance full of subtlety which I'm pretty sure will floor you technically. Only regret you'll have is he didn't do sing live in such a manner often.
Freddie said in an interview that a concert is supposed to be different singing tones and if people want to here the albums, they can listen to them at home that’s what makes concerts so great. You don’t get the soundtrack, you get the live version.
^^ This is what I've read from several sources as well. I've noticed Gary Mullen (Freddy's heir apparent) tours nearly non stop and towards the end he's having to do the same techniques. BTW, if you get a change to see Gary , do so!
Almost 100% definite. He put so much energy and passion into his live performances that he probably couldn't hit every note. His live singing was never perfect but it sure hit you right through the heart......an incredible performer.
@@stockdam I've read that early in Queen's career, he'd give every night everything he had, and blow out his voice by the end of a tour. I guess that he learned how to dial it back just enough to keep his voice going for an entire tour without too much damage, and part of that was skipping some of the really high falsettos.
Never a truer word spoken "Freddie is Freddie" incomparable, with charisma, charm and let's face it, sexual chemistry, the man is a legend and rightly so.
Linor. "you take my breath away" at hyde park 76 is the rare gem you've been looking for. Mostly falsetto and a emotive performance full of subtlety which I'm pretty sure will floor you technically. Only regret you'll have is he didn't do sing live in such a manner often.
I often struggle to find words to articulate Freddie Mecury's genius, his talent, so don't feel bad. I just sit back, smile and feel lucky I get to be a witness.
Besides his vocal nodules, and his, to put it kindly, not-the-most-healthy lifestyle, Freddie also couldn't take great care of his voice in general. For a span of roughly 15 years, Queen was going nonstop from studio to touring and back to studio, giving him very little time to rest the vocal chords. Of course, he did the best that he possibly could, but often cutting back on the high notes and other vocally strenuous parts of songs were necessary in order to preserve his voice down the line. Over time, he experimented with lots of different vocal techniques in order to make up for it, which is big part of how he had such a massive range (in tone). With regards to Freddie's general avoidance (there are plenty of exceptions, don't worry) of falsetto and other softer and quieter sounds in his live performances, you also have to consider the time period. There was no in-ear pieces to help singers hear themselves, and the sound systems live weren't amazing. In order to be clearly heard through all the rest of the instruments, especially in rock, you had sing as loud and as powerfully as you could muster. Which is why in concert we sadly rarely heard Freddie's falsetto, or just his delicate angelic tone he used often on record (at least in the 70s).
Linor, Freddie had vocal problems in the early years of Queen and got told by specialists to change the way he sang. He changed how he sang and was still able to be one of the finest Rock vocalists ever born to date. ...A.J
Freddie is all about eargasms...Isn't he?That voice is a gift from up above! You 're having such a good time and that really comes across.Great video!Keep it up!
I think the reason he had such an amazing performance despite being unwell was because he was singing as if there is no tomorrow. because he knew there wasn't. to me there is something so tragic and heroic and I guess the word I am looking for is beautiful. As an artist myself I can't help be see the poetry just in his complete surrender of himself to his art. many of us will reach for this, some even will achieve it. but the stakes, the passion and the power of that moment, to me, makes it some of the greatest art in history.
Freddie was simply born before his time. He was a gentle, kind, loving soul that was an incredibly strong, brave man,living his life unapologetically for all the world to judge. His spent his life conveying & sharing one of the most powerful, vitality important messages I want my kids to embrace & let guide their lives... ✨To Thine Own Self Be True✨ Although many musicians & singers have pushed boundaries, he is legendary in the truest sense of the word by using an universally deeply relatable communication tool such as music, to reach the masses world wide.The fact that even 35 yrs later, while battling a severe enough throat issue that his Dr knowing the importance of this world wide humanitarian event still recommended he cancel, is considered The Best Live Performance of All Time, is a testament to his truly giving & passionate soul. I’m so grateful that almost a half of a century later, Freddie is iconic enough that through his music he remains universally relatable enough that my children can appreciate, enjoy & connect to the emotional, human truths his lyrics & incredible voice shared with us all about all facets involved in passionately living life to your full potential. Thankful beyond words & hopeful for their future knowing that Queen’s albums are at the top of my kids IPod playlists these days replacing some of the trash that was there prior to me forcing them to watch Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddie Mercury.. singer of songs, lover of life, is continuing to command audiences to this day 💫❤️🍾CHEERS DARLING 💫❤️🍾
The full on vocal was Who Wants to Live Forever live at Wembley 1986. Check out him singing the whole song. It was beyond amazing. Great reaction by the way!!
@@Joao.Alves.1989 Yes Wembley july 11 -86, there he sang Who whants to live forever....so powerful I ever had heard him sing, when I hear it I get sweat in my hands, shivering all over......mg its so stunning and perfect! He sing so powerful he goes up and tand on his toes, his mesmerizing..lol
Most people who are watching this, know how passionate Freddy was. But seeing your passion in his singing, is almost as enjoyable. Seeing his passion bring out passion of others, he truly had an amazing gift.
since 1985 more less Freddie started to be affected by throat issues in his vocals like laringitis . I think that AIDS was actually affecting him in his singing . In Magic Tour 86 , their last tour, the people who was around him said he wasn,t fine , something wrong happened with him . For me the best live Freddie was from 1980 to 1983. In Live Aid he already had problems but he was so big , so profesional that he really did his best live performance of his career . Excuse me please for my english . It,s not my motherhood lenguage and thanks for this videos . We can see your admiration and love for our dear Freddie .
Please listen to the last album: Innuendo. His voice was just getting better and out of this world, as he was approaching the end of his life. Incredible.
14:55 When you think you've heard Freddie in 'full mode' but then realize you haven't. Classic Freddie, he just keeps getting better with age. 😂 That's 'Who wants to live forever' btw. I think the most impactful song on me of theirs ever.
I remember seeing an interview with Freddie & the boys where Freddie specifically said that he likes to perform songs differently at concerts than what is recorded. He felt that if they did everything the same way as they did on the albums, people would find them boring, so he always liked to improvise & shake things up a little while on tour. Queen is & has been many things throughout the years, but boring has never been one of them!!! :) They certainly did things their way, and created a whole different sound for the rock world. All of the Queen band members worked their tails off during their "coming of age" time as Queen...all of them extremely dedicated & loyal to their art, and I am so thankful that they did this & shared with us their creativity, passion, & dedication.
As a life-long fan of Freddie, to answer your question, it's mainly because bohemian rhapsody would always go on late or at the end of the shows. So, his voice was already strained by that time (normally about 2 hours into the show) and that's why he didn't do the falsetto all that often. Often times leaving the higher notes to Roger.
At the soundcheck, the sound tech used to ask how Freddie's voice was on that day. On good days, Freddie did the high notes himself (belting, most of the time, rarely falsetto). On days with more voice problems, they turned Roger's mike up for the high notes.
@@Katzenhase Du wirst lachen. Elvis Presley, Depeche Mode und Queen sind meine Lieblinge, die mich musikalisch mein ganzes Leben begleiten. Aber der Stimmenwechsel von einer Sekunde auf die andere von Freddie Mercury bei Live Aid 1985 ist unschlagbar und unglaublich. Jeder Experte bestätigt das. Auf der Bühne war Freddie in den 70ern nicht zu schlagen, weil er auch die höchsten Töne zu 100% getroffen hat. Wer bitte kann den Bohemian Rapsody nachsingen ??? Ich liebe aber auch Dave Gahan von DM. Ich bin froh, dass es diese Künstler alle gegeben hat oder gibt. Jerder bekommt eine 1 mit 1000 Sternen 👏👏👏
Being honest about Freddie’s voice is not betraying him, or dismissing his incredible talent. He was untrained, and didn’t treat his vocal chords as carefully as someone trained would have. He was amazing live...but also had many live performances where the voice wasn’t there because of growths on his vocal chords from pushing it. He himself admitted many times that he was saved in concert by Brian’s, and particularly Roger’s, vocals filling in. He could hit the high notes, absolutely. But to do so for 2+ hours over the length of a concert would have been too much. So, he dropped down and/or gave the notes to Roger, whose natural voice was higher (Roger has a harder time with lower notes).
It’s nice to see someone appreciate Rodgers voice, because he could hit them high notes and sang very well, I mean with Freddy up front it’s hard to over look Rodger and Brian as well John did excellent back up vocals also all four were just so damm good God given talent and passion.
I also think that he is much too young...when he died...but I personally think that he is perfectly infected...although someone will now claim that this is a conspiracy theory...but I personally think that someone was at work...and we all know exactly who that dick was...
At times you appeared to be blushing ☺️ It’s okay... Freddie has a way of doing that 😉 He’s magnificent! And the full throttle song was ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’ 🥰
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During your reaction Linor, you said that Save Me was your favorite. You only caught a small glimpse of him singing Save Me. You definitely need to react to Save Me Live in Montreal! Freddie gives one of his MOST beautiful performances vocally and visually. It TRULY is the most beautiful, heart wrenching version of this song. You will absolutely be mesmerized and fall in love with him during this performance. The most POWERFUL and CLEAN version of this song. It’s right up there with Somebody To Love in Montreal. You will be blown away. Please Please Please do it❤️
That's right . *Tana FORET* .. He said that he would perform songs a . Touch different.. each time.. usually unrehersed... Otherwise he would get board..
Thing is with Freddie, he never really payed attention to his voice when he sang, that explains why live performances are very different from the studio version, he just go with the flow and let the body sing by itself, you notice that in the live aid performance that he's too preoccupied dancing, entertaining the crowd and thinking about what to do next to actually care how he's singing, and that's really the magic and why it's so clean most of the time, he had pure trust in his voice when performing so he was able to do whatever he wanted.
The powerful song was Freddie singing Who wants to Live Forever, from the movie Highlander which Queen wrote and performed the score for. The version shown here was Wembley 1986, another great version was at Budapest in 86.
You absolutely HAVE to give your thoughts on his performance of White Queen from A Night At Oden - Hammersmith 1975. It gives my wife and I goosebumps every single time.
Hi from UK 🇬🇧. I’m fighting for my life right now and you have made my day. I’m a black Brit that grew up with Queen’s and Freddie’s music and the reactions I watch some are wonderful and some are just doing it from subscriptions and likes. You however have shown that you understand the symbiosis between the singing, lyrics, the passion and the music it’s self. So for you to show how much you love and admire one of my idols has warmed my heart 💖. Thank you.
Mick Mick Hey. Thank you so much for your concern. I was born with Sickle Cell Anaemia and I’m 45years old. So with age comes more difficulties. However thank God I’m British, the NHS is doing an amazing job. I’m under 7 different teams; 3 Medical teams and 4 Surgical teams. They are all amazing. I’ve made it this far so I’ll come through. Thank you so much for your concern and your reaching out with good will. I really appreciate that. On a different note; in my comment I meant Symbiosis instead of Symbols. A typo. These auto correct 😣🤬. Have a good end of the year and an amazing 2020.
I enjoyed your take on Freddie's singing so much! I would love to hear your take on the last song he ever recorded. It was, unfortunately, never performed live because he recorded it when he was quite literally near death. In fact, he left the studio before recording the last verse and was never able to return. Eventually, after his death, the final verse was recorded by Brian May. The song is "Mother Love" from the "Made in Heaven" album. It was released four years after Freddie's death. I think his vocals are amazing for a man who could only barely stand on his own. I'm not a singer or a vocal coach but would love to hear what you think. Thank you for your thoughtful video!
I cry every time I listen to that song. Brian said that he was so sick that day, they asked him if he could record. He said something to the effect "Darling, of course I can" He had a shot, knowing Freddie a big shot, and did the vocals. I have nothing but love for Freddie!! ❤❤
Freddie never liked sounding like they did on the album because, in his own words, he said "i like to really perform a song". I cant remember his exact words but, he said if they did it the same then people could just hear it on the records and just go on...
Yes his singing techniques are astonishing, and it's super interesting to listen to your opinions. But one thing about Freddie is hard to analyze, it's how he put so much emotions in his voice. This is what makes it so attractive through the decades.
Freddie was the total package!The voice and his ability to command the stage and get 100% of the crowd to interact with him.There will never be another FREDDIE MERCURY!!!!
I’m new to the party here...a vocalist still learning, at 57 years old. Love your reactions, observations, et al- learning from you already.......subtle things and compensating - I’ll be here.....🎼🎶❤️thanks!
Love it. Someone else commented on why he didn’t sing the high notes at times in another reaction and said that Freddie was saving his voice as he was belting out songs, giving it all he had for two hours a night, night after night... just another theory? ❤️Freddie❤️
Freddie did "carry on! carry on~" at bohemian rhapsody, live newcastle 1979, live edinburgh 1982 and other lives.. He did that when his condition is great
I would watch every video if it has Freddie in it🙌🙌🙌. My all time favorite singer! So much talent even when he was sick and on his deathbed he was the best!! 💯💕. Beautiful natural talent 😍😍. He’s amazing and does his own thing!! Only Freddie can do Freddie 🔥🙏💕💯
I am in my 70s and just recently discovered the amazing talents of Freddie and Queen. i agree with a comment below that suggests you do one of these on You Take My Breath Away. Thanks for your great videos on Freddie, I am learning more and more.
I was working and trying to support three children back then. I graduated from high school in 1962. I was always an Elvis fan - we share a January 8 birthday. By the time I was able to get out, I took up ballroom dancing and was more interested in the "real" music from the 40s and 50s which was better for the dancing I was doing. I guess I was always aware of Queen and Freddie and always enjoyed Bohemian Rhapsody. I was listening to a talk show host comparing Freddie with Kurt Cobain; and he preferred Kurt. That got me interested, and I started watching everything Freddie and Queen on youtube. So interested in that I never got to check out the other guy.
I have re discovered Queen last December when I saw the movie, of course I knew who Queen was but never get to hear all their songs and after the movie the first thing I did was watching Queen's Live Aid performance. That night I fell in love with the band, with Freddie and I bought the Wemblay concert dvd, the Montreal show dvd and Queen live at the rainbow. My friends and family thinks I am going slightly mad, I am just in love. It is never to late to discover how magnificent this band was.
Hi, I have not yet seen the movie but planning to, and will scout around for CDs. The live shows are definitely the best, watching them perform is much more exciting than just hearing. One of my best Freddie moments is when he sings out phrases to the audience and the sing back to him. Have you seen Freddie with Monserrat Caballe, the opera singer. course I love the song Barcelona, but The Golden Boy is particularly fabulous, as is his duet on How Can I Go On. Clearly she and Freddie have a very special bond, and her joy shows all over her face. I am also fascinated with the 1976 live show where he sings You Take My Breath Away.
It's finals week, thought I'd take a break from homework and watch this video. And now I'm crying!! How does Freddie do it, every time. I love him so much. Even found a way to quote some of his lyrics in my term paper. :) The Best! If you love Freddie, you will love yourself also, just as much. A life-changing performer.
Freddie and Queen has been and continue to be the soundtrack to my life❤ And the first English words from my 2 year old son (I'm Norwegian) was "We will rock you"
Linor, thank you, it is so amazing to see you holding on so professionally, where anyone would break down to tears. Thank you for telling what you think are the strong parts of Freddy's vocals and confirming some things that are mostly just a hunch to complete non-professionals.
Amazing. Great voice. Consider that already in 1985 he suffered from lumps in the throat. Over the years the word has changed. Sorry for my English, I'm Italian.
The energy Freddie puts into his singing, I think he knows where to save energy and stress on his voice before a a section where his voice would be put under extreme pressure.
I find it difficult to listen to short clips of Freddie. Queen's songs are too immersive to skip around like that. Linor, love your vibe and listening to your opinions.
There are many instances of Freddie swapping out falsetto parts by replacing them with a slightly different melodies - sung in fuller voice (sometimes lower in pitch) while performing live. I think it's because he didn't want a vocal part to sound weaker; or not cut through the live mix. (volume-wise; or textural-wise)
Dear Linor, I loved the original Queen, I saw them live at Wembley in 86, when Freddie walked on the stage the crowd went wild it was the most spectacular moment of my life.i love watching your videos, your professionalism is extraordinary, love watching your beautiful face and love it when you mimic Freddies body language. I would like to hear a bit more of your own singing to demonstrate your points. And would like to hear a tiny bit more explaining but I fully understand how you are blown away by singers like Freddie. Lots of love Toby
I mean what I really love its not enough your comments -which I share-, but the way you watch him, with that love and surrending to him, that I really feel when I listen and watch him ;)
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Hi Linor has it been a year already !!! ? Yeah, thank you so much for being a great inspiration to learn singing lol !
glad to see you back
reaction to Somebody to Love...awesome..!! my fav
Linor. "you take my breath away" at hyde park 76 is the rare gem you've been looking for. Mostly falsetto and a emotive performance full of subtlety which I'm pretty sure will floor you technically. Only regret you'll have is he didn't do sing live in such a manner often.
Freddie 'on full' as you out it is this video. (it's also my favourite Queen song, by far)
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Freddie said in an interview that a concert is supposed to be different singing tones and if people want to here the albums, they can listen to them at home that’s what makes concerts so great. You don’t get the soundtrack, you get the live version.
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Freddie used lower register to conserve his voice on tours.
^^ This is what I've read from several sources as well. I've noticed Gary Mullen (Freddy's heir apparent) tours nearly non stop and towards the end he's having to do the same techniques. BTW, if you get a change to see Gary , do so!
Almost 100% definite. He put so much energy and passion into his live performances that he probably couldn't hit every note. His live singing was never perfect but it sure hit you right through the heart......an incredible performer.
@@stockdam I've read that early in Queen's career, he'd give every night everything he had, and blow out his voice by the end of a tour. I guess that he learned how to dial it back just enough to keep his voice going for an entire tour without too much damage, and part of that was skipping some of the really high falsettos.
and also he could put more power into the vocals! performance.
Queen did up to 81 shows in one tour
Freddie Mercury was the best rock singer of all time hands down!
Ken Hoey 💯💥💥 We will never have anything remotely near his level. He was in a whole other galaxy, light years superior to his peers.
Well we had Ronnie Dio but he was more metal than rock i guess
@@EdoSynysterfan He was the best Metal singer...correct!
@Lightbringer I believe you're going slightly overboard. He was a great singer...there are other great singers too.
No, Elvis was better.
I just watched a grown up, confident woman turned into a teenager fan girl, falling in love with Freddie, and that was just so sweet and adorable
Never a truer word spoken "Freddie is Freddie" incomparable, with charisma, charm and let's face it, sexual chemistry, the man is a legend and rightly so.
True, and nice profile pic!
@@miloski452 Thank you.
I absolutely agree with every word you said gorgeous voice extremely gorgeous sexy man what a complete package❤️
Agree 💯 percent...
The pretty voice teacher was, to put it politely.... smitten by our Freddie. "makes me melt" ..... aahhh, me too.
Linor. "you take my breath away" at hyde park 76 is the rare gem you've been looking for. Mostly falsetto and a emotive performance full of subtlety which I'm pretty sure will floor you technically. Only regret you'll have is he didn't do sing live in such a manner often.
Neil Forring This reaction has to happen.
Not even the best performance of the song, Edinburgh 9/2/76 is better as he nails more falsetto
I agree Neil, but the live version
I favor that over the album version
Yes! That is one of my favourite performances of Freddie singing live.
RusselVlogs I agree but sadly the quality isn’t good but it’s listenable
Freddie Mercury still is and will forever be the most amazing vocalist and of course the most amazing performer all the time!
For you, for me it is Dimash.
I often struggle to find words to articulate Freddie Mecury's genius, his talent, so don't feel bad. I just sit back, smile and feel lucky I get to be a witness.
We were lucky to have had him at all. ❤️
I love him so much 😢
Freddie left his heart and soul on every stage he performed. Raw talent. Once in a generation singer, song writer, and performer.
Besides his vocal nodules, and his, to put it kindly, not-the-most-healthy lifestyle, Freddie also couldn't take great care of his voice in general. For a span of roughly 15 years, Queen was going nonstop from studio to touring and back to studio, giving him very little time to rest the vocal chords. Of course, he did the best that he possibly could, but often cutting back on the high notes and other vocally strenuous parts of songs were necessary in order to preserve his voice down the line. Over time, he experimented with lots of different vocal techniques in order to make up for it, which is big part of how he had such a massive range (in tone).
With regards to Freddie's general avoidance (there are plenty of exceptions, don't worry) of falsetto and other softer and quieter sounds in his live performances, you also have to consider the time period. There was no in-ear pieces to help singers hear themselves, and the sound systems live weren't amazing. In order to be clearly heard through all the rest of the instruments, especially in rock, you had sing as loud and as powerfully as you could muster. Which is why in concert we sadly rarely heard Freddie's falsetto, or just his delicate angelic tone he used often on record (at least in the 70s).
Kayla Cohn also to do all the falsetto on stage for what could be 2 hours straight is hard but in studio where he could take breaks is easier.
My thoughts as well. I said the same thing as well...lol. Tiring to travel, perform, and record.
couch potato Thank you for the amazing answer you answered correctly
I thought you said "besides his vocal noodles..."
I also hear that playing piano or any other instrument while singing made it a bit difficult for him to get every note sung.
Linor, Freddie had vocal problems in the early years of Queen and got told by specialists to change the way he sang. He changed how he sang and was still able to be one of the finest Rock vocalists ever born to date. ...A.J
9:31: "It never gets old." She....is correct.
Freddie is all about eargasms...Isn't he?That voice is a gift from up above!
You 're having such a good time and that really comes across.Great video!Keep it up!
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I think the reason he had such an amazing performance despite being unwell was because he was singing as if there is no tomorrow. because he knew there wasn't. to me there is something so tragic and heroic and I guess the word I am looking for is beautiful. As an artist myself I can't help be see the poetry just in his complete surrender of himself to his art. many of us will reach for this, some even will achieve it. but the stakes, the passion and the power of that moment, to me, makes it some of the greatest art in history.
Gone 28 years but never forgotten, RIP legend
Freddie was simply born before his time. He was a gentle, kind, loving soul that was an incredibly strong, brave man,living his life unapologetically for all the world to judge. His spent his life conveying & sharing one of the most powerful, vitality important messages I want my kids to embrace & let guide their lives...
✨To Thine Own Self Be True✨
Although many musicians & singers have pushed boundaries, he is legendary in the truest sense of the word by using an universally deeply relatable communication tool such as music, to reach the masses world wide.The fact that even 35 yrs later, while battling a severe enough throat issue that his Dr knowing the importance of this world wide humanitarian event still recommended he cancel, is considered The Best Live Performance of All Time, is a testament to his truly giving & passionate soul. I’m so grateful that almost a half of a century later, Freddie is iconic enough that through his music he remains universally relatable enough that my children can appreciate, enjoy & connect to the emotional, human truths his lyrics & incredible voice shared with us all about all facets involved in passionately living life to your full potential. Thankful beyond words & hopeful for their future knowing that Queen’s albums are at the top of my kids IPod playlists these days replacing some of the trash that was there prior to me forcing them to watch Bohemian Rhapsody.
Freddie Mercury.. singer of songs, lover of life, is continuing to command audiences to this day
💫❤️🍾CHEERS DARLING 💫❤️🍾
Very true ...words about. Freddy Mercury and his B and Queen
Freddie on "full mode" singing who wants to live forever. It's great.
someone has a bit of a crush... ; )))
💯💥💥 We will never have anything remotely near his level. He was in a whole other galaxy, light years superior to his peers.
The full on vocal was Who Wants to Live Forever live at Wembley 1986. Check out him singing the whole song. It was beyond amazing.
Great reaction by the way!!
Friday, 11th July, to be precise.
Btw, is my favorite interpretation of this song live, although the saturday (12th July) is outstanding too.
Yes it was incredible but I think his best ever performance of Who Wants to Live Forever was Budapest. Unbelievable!
Diana Smith I’ll check that out- thanks!!
@@Joao.Alves.1989 Yes Wembley july 11 -86, there he sang Who whants to live forever....so powerful I ever had heard him sing, when I hear it I get sweat in my hands, shivering all over......mg its so stunning and perfect! He sing so powerful he goes up and tand on his toes, his mesmerizing..lol
Absolutely a miracle. No training, just pure talent and love of music.
If 1979’s “Save Me” was a favorite (me too!), you’d love the full performance from 1981 in Montreal! He killed it that whole concert.
Most people who are watching this, know how passionate Freddy was. But seeing your passion in his singing, is almost as enjoyable. Seeing his passion bring out passion of others, he truly had an amazing gift.
since 1985 more less Freddie started to be affected by throat issues in his vocals like laringitis . I think that AIDS was actually affecting him in his singing . In Magic Tour 86 , their last tour, the people who was around him said he wasn,t fine , something wrong happened with him . For me the best live Freddie was from 1980 to 1983. In Live Aid he already had problems but he was so big , so profesional that he really did his best live performance of his career . Excuse me please for my english . It,s not my motherhood lenguage and thanks for this videos . We can see your admiration and love for our dear Freddie .
Please listen to the last album: Innuendo. His voice was just getting better and out of this world, as he was approaching the end of his life. Incredible.
14:55 When you think you've heard Freddie in 'full mode' but then realize you haven't. Classic Freddie, he just keeps getting better with age. 😂 That's 'Who wants to live forever' btw. I think the most impactful song on me of theirs ever.
I remember seeing an interview with Freddie & the boys where Freddie specifically said that he likes to perform songs differently at concerts than what is recorded. He felt that if they did everything the same way as they did on the albums, people would find them boring, so he always liked to improvise & shake things up a little while on tour. Queen is & has been many things throughout the years, but boring has never been one of them!!! :) They certainly did things their way, and created a whole different sound for the rock world. All of the Queen band members worked their tails off during their "coming of age" time as Queen...all of them extremely dedicated & loyal to their art, and I am so thankful that they did this & shared with us their creativity, passion, & dedication.
As a life-long fan of Freddie, to answer your question, it's mainly because bohemian rhapsody would always go on late or at the end of the shows. So, his voice was already strained by that time (normally about 2 hours into the show) and that's why he didn't do the falsetto all that often. Often times leaving the higher notes to Roger.
At the soundcheck, the sound tech used to ask how Freddie's voice was on that day. On good days, Freddie did the high notes himself (belting, most of the time, rarely falsetto). On days with more voice problems, they turned Roger's mike up for the high notes.
Look at Save Me from 1981 and Who Wants To Live Forever 1986.
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Yes! Those were the ones I noticed she liked the most!
SEAL had just won a grammy and was tapped to sing Who Wants To Live Forever.". He heard the song and said "This will bethe end of my career."
Freddie Mercury was just the best singer with best voice I'd ever seen.
Dann hast du Elvis noch nicht "live" erlebt.
@@Katzenhase Du wirst lachen. Elvis Presley, Depeche Mode und Queen sind meine Lieblinge, die mich musikalisch mein ganzes Leben begleiten. Aber der Stimmenwechsel von einer Sekunde auf die andere von Freddie Mercury bei Live Aid 1985 ist unschlagbar und unglaublich. Jeder Experte bestätigt das. Auf der Bühne war Freddie in den 70ern nicht zu schlagen, weil er auch die höchsten Töne zu 100% getroffen hat. Wer bitte kann den Bohemian Rapsody nachsingen ??? Ich liebe aber auch Dave Gahan von DM. Ich bin froh, dass es diese Künstler alle gegeben hat oder gibt. Jerder bekommt eine 1 mit 1000 Sternen 👏👏👏
@@ludwigfischer6821 es gibt haufenweise Sänger die gerade Live wesentlich höhere Töne getroffen haben.
nico merker Elvis wasn’t as good as Freddie
@@ludwigfischer6821 "Wer bitte kann den Bohemian Rapsody nachsingen ???" Antwort: ua-cam.com/video/QkCxE2Lh458/v-deo.html
We all know Freddie is LEGENDARY...
Linor is just so beautiful...🌹
Being honest about Freddie’s voice is not betraying him, or dismissing his incredible talent. He was untrained, and didn’t treat his vocal chords as carefully as someone trained would have. He was amazing live...but also had many live performances where the voice wasn’t there because of growths on his vocal chords from pushing it. He himself admitted many times that he was saved in concert by Brian’s, and particularly Roger’s, vocals filling in. He could hit the high notes, absolutely. But to do so for 2+ hours over the length of a concert would have been too much. So, he dropped down and/or gave the notes to Roger, whose natural voice was higher (Roger has a harder time with lower notes).
It’s nice to see someone appreciate Rodgers voice, because he could hit them high notes and sang very well, I mean with Freddy up front it’s hard to over look Rodger and Brian as well John did excellent back up vocals also all four were just so damm good God given talent and passion.
The legend of Freddie never dies....he becomes greater, stronger and more beautiful as time passes by....miss you Fred...
Here 30 years later i still sometimes gets tears in my eyes when i listen to Freddie, guess it will never pass
I also think that he is much too young...when he died...but I personally think that he is perfectly infected...although someone will now claim that this is a conspiracy theory...but I personally think that someone was at work...and we all know exactly who that dick was...
At times you appeared to be blushing ☺️ It’s okay... Freddie has a way of doing that 😉
He’s magnificent! And the full throttle song was ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’ 🥰
Love Of My Life us such a beautiful song... always onions...
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Best singer songwriter producer and director and Dean of souls and bottle wash er .. merryVVitcheon' = indian J oke about. Fred in car Nate. 2nd merryVVitcheon' son of a gun 👑 codex omnipotent
'Save me' also my favourite. Freddie definitely the best singer ever, legend.. Gone too soon. R.i.p angel.
I loved seeing your reaction to this video. Freddie was an absolute treasure. Still missed intensely even after all these years
During your reaction Linor, you said that Save Me was your favorite. You only caught a small glimpse of him singing Save Me. You definitely need to react to Save Me Live in Montreal! Freddie gives one of his MOST beautiful performances vocally and visually. It TRULY is the most beautiful, heart wrenching version of this song. You will absolutely be mesmerized and fall in love with him during this performance. The most POWERFUL and CLEAN version of this song. It’s right up there with Somebody To Love in Montreal. You will be blown away. Please Please Please do it❤️
That's right . *Tana FORET* .. He said that he would perform songs a . Touch different.. each time.. usually unrehersed... Otherwise he would get board..
His command over that audience in the "love of my life" segment is just astounding--65000 people at wembly stadium and everyone was doing his bidding
Thing is with Freddie, he never really payed attention to his voice when he sang, that explains why live performances are very different from the studio version, he just go with the flow and let the body sing by itself, you notice that in the live aid performance that he's too preoccupied dancing, entertaining the crowd and thinking about what to do next to actually care how he's singing, and that's really the magic and why it's so clean most of the time, he had pure trust in his voice when performing so he was able to do whatever he wanted.
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Yes, we are still looking for someone who can do what Freddie did, the types of songs he did is just mind blowing.
Khurmiful Marc Martel: Hold my beer...
Freddie voice is magic!!!! Pure perfection 😍
well done, Freddie was always a great talent that could never be forgotten.
Love that cheeky little smile of yours
When Roger pops up
As someone mentioned below, exercises in free love. It was a demo for when he was working with Montsy.
Freddie and the band would perform songs live differently every time.
I love Freddie and I adore watching you loving him too! Thanks, keep doing more of Queen!
Freddie hits out .!way above in to the stratesphere and above
The powerful song was Freddie singing Who wants to Live Forever, from the movie Highlander which Queen wrote and performed the score for. The version shown here was Wembley 1986, another great version was at Budapest in 86.
It's so beautiful to see you fawn over Freddie's voice. :)
You absolutely HAVE to give your thoughts on his performance of White Queen from A Night At Oden - Hammersmith 1975. It gives my wife and I goosebumps every single time.
One of my favorite Queen performances
I just said that too! It's...breathtaking.
I want that played at my funeral.
Oh yes!!!
Yes! Probably my favorite performance of Freddie and Queen.
Michael DeFord
My absolute favorite. ♥️
Just continually getting chills listening to his voice
Hi from UK 🇬🇧. I’m fighting for my life right now and you have made my day. I’m a black Brit that grew up with Queen’s and Freddie’s music and the reactions I watch some are wonderful and some are just doing it from subscriptions and likes. You however have shown that you understand the symbiosis between the singing, lyrics, the passion and the music it’s self. So for you to show how much you love and admire one of my idols has warmed my heart 💖. Thank you.
Hoping you have a speedy recovery
Mick Mick Hey. Thank you so much for your concern. I was born with Sickle Cell Anaemia and I’m 45years old. So with age comes more difficulties. However thank God I’m British, the NHS is doing an amazing job. I’m under 7 different teams; 3 Medical teams and 4 Surgical teams. They are all amazing. I’ve made it this far so I’ll come through. Thank you so much for your concern and your reaching out with good will. I really appreciate that. On a different note; in my comment I meant Symbiosis instead of Symbols. A typo. These auto correct 😣🤬. Have a good end of the year and an amazing 2020.
Oh Linor so so nice to see you respect and appreciate one of the best. RIP Freddie...
I enjoyed your take on Freddie's singing so much! I would love to hear your take on the last song he ever recorded. It was, unfortunately, never performed live because he recorded it when he was quite literally near death. In fact, he left the studio before recording the last verse and was never able to return. Eventually, after his death, the final verse was recorded by Brian May. The song is "Mother Love" from the "Made in Heaven" album. It was released four years after Freddie's death. I think his vocals are amazing for a man who could only barely stand on his own. I'm not a singer or a vocal coach but would love to hear what you think. Thank you for your thoughtful video!
It still brings tears to my eyes
I cry every time I listen to that song. Brian said that he was so sick that day, they asked him if he could record. He said something to the effect "Darling, of course I can" He had a shot, knowing Freddie a big shot, and did the vocals. I have nothing but love for Freddie!! ❤❤
Freddie was special....The Best ever!!
I believe he avoided the falsetto to save his voice. The drummer, Roger Taylor sometimes took over sometimes to give him a break.
Freddie never liked sounding like they did on the album because, in his own words, he said "i like to really perform a song". I cant remember his exact words but, he said if they did it the same then people could just hear it on the records and just go on...
Freddie we miss you 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Legend never die 🌺R.I.P 🙏🏻 The BEST!!!!!!!
All eyes get wet -the indication for deep touch. You, me and all - fraternity of souls .
Yes his singing techniques are astonishing, and it's super interesting to listen to your opinions. But one thing about Freddie is hard to analyze, it's how he put so much emotions in his voice. This is what makes it so attractive through the decades.
Freddie was the total package!The voice and his ability to command the stage and get 100% of the crowd to interact with him.There will never be another FREDDIE MERCURY!!!!
Can you imagine if he had taken vocal lessons?...mind blowing ...💗💗 But he did what he did & made it unique &so theatrical a total performance.
As a non-native English speaker, I've always appreciated Freddie's clear pronunciation.
I never needed to read lyrics when Freddie sung.
Freddie sings differently in every concert
I’m new to the party here...a vocalist still learning, at 57 years old. Love your reactions, observations, et al- learning from you already.......subtle things and compensating - I’ll be here.....🎼🎶❤️thanks!
Freddie’s Freddie 🥰 That says it all . TY Linor for your wonderful reaction to the man himself … the Fabulous Freddie Mercury💛
this is the first audio porn i have ever seen.
Sebastian Ruf: Omg exactly, the pretty voice teacher got hot for our Freddie!!
She is so right lol
Freddie himself told he was a "music prostitute" ^^
And indeed, he sang, he sang and he sang. For as long as his lungs could hold air, he sang.
Love it. Someone else commented on why he didn’t sing the high notes at times in another reaction and said that Freddie was saving his voice as he was belting out songs, giving it all he had for two hours a night, night after night... just another theory? ❤️Freddie❤️
Loved your reaction to Freddie; he really was one of a kind and irreplaceable.
He always makes you smile - brings you joy - and I get a sense that you're both studying critically and 'in school'. He's an experience...
Freddie did "carry on! carry on~" at bohemian rhapsody, live newcastle 1979, live edinburgh 1982 and other lives..
He did that when his condition is great
I would watch every video if it has Freddie in it🙌🙌🙌. My all time favorite singer! So much talent even when he was sick and on his deathbed he was the best!! 💯💕. Beautiful natural talent 😍😍. He’s amazing and does his own thing!! Only Freddie can do Freddie 🔥🙏💕💯
The best part is seeing her fall in love with him along with everyone who is watching❤️😅
Save me live at Montreal 81 ,,,,The best of the best.
I am in my 70s and just recently discovered the amazing talents of Freddie and Queen. i agree with a comment below that suggests you do one of these on You Take My Breath Away. Thanks for your great videos on Freddie, I am learning more and more.
Diane Fowler. 68 yrs young Diane..love watching Freddie..💕💕
You never heard of Freddie and Queen until now? You are slightly younger than Queen. Do you not listen to rock music back in the 70's and 80's?
I was working and trying to support three children back then. I graduated from high school in 1962. I was always an Elvis fan - we share a January 8 birthday. By the time I was able to get out, I took up ballroom dancing and was more interested in the "real" music from the 40s and 50s which was better for the dancing I was doing. I guess I was always aware of Queen and Freddie and always enjoyed Bohemian Rhapsody. I was listening to a talk show host comparing Freddie with Kurt Cobain; and he preferred Kurt. That got me interested, and I started watching everything Freddie and Queen on youtube. So interested in that I never got to check out the other guy.
I have re discovered Queen last December when I saw the movie, of course I knew who Queen was but never get to hear all their songs and after the movie the first thing I did was watching Queen's Live Aid performance. That night I fell in love with the band, with Freddie and I bought the Wemblay concert dvd, the Montreal show dvd and Queen live at the rainbow. My friends and family thinks I am going slightly mad, I am just in love. It is never to late to discover how magnificent this band was.
Hi, I have not yet seen the movie but planning to, and will scout around for CDs. The live shows are definitely the best, watching them perform is much more exciting than just hearing. One of my best Freddie moments is when he sings out phrases to the audience and the sing back to him. Have you seen Freddie with Monserrat Caballe, the opera singer. course I love the song Barcelona, but The Golden Boy is particularly fabulous, as is his duet on How Can I Go On. Clearly she and Freddie have a very special bond, and her joy shows all over her face. I am also fascinated with the 1976 live show where he sings You Take My Breath Away.
It's finals week, thought I'd take a break from homework and watch this video. And now I'm crying!! How does Freddie do it, every time. I love him so much. Even found a way to quote some of his lyrics in my term paper. :) The Best! If you love Freddie, you will love yourself also, just as much. A life-changing performer.
That WAS THE PERFORMANCE that brought Queen back, Fredie most impressive perforce EVER.
Freddie was the most flamboyant singer performer ever & Queen were the most creative band ever.
Freddie and Queen has been and continue to be the soundtrack to my life❤ And the first English words from my 2 year old son (I'm Norwegian) was "We will rock you"
Always Love Your reactions, thank you Linor :-)
He was a one off, unique performer. Never to be matched and I was lucky enough to see him live.
I love your reactions. Thank you and I hope for more!
Linor, thank you, it is so amazing to see you holding on so professionally, where anyone would break down to tears. Thank you for telling what you think are the strong parts of Freddy's vocals and confirming some things that are mostly just a hunch to complete non-professionals.
Amazing. Great voice. Consider that already in 1985 he suffered from lumps in the throat. Over the years the word has changed. Sorry for my English, I'm Italian.
Love watching your videos. So nice to find someone who is touched by his beautiful voice. His voice makes me emotional.
Thank you. ❤️
The energy Freddie puts into his singing, I think he knows where to save energy and stress on his voice before a a section where his voice would be put under extreme pressure.
Lovely reaction. Love your insights.
Who Wants to Live Forever...powerful, gorgeous and so moving...everything about that song is breathtaking...you're vids are awesome btw!
You cannot help but fall in love with that voice when you hear it
I enjoyed that so much Linor. Seeing your joy in it (as an expert) - for music I've loved for so long. Special :)
I find it difficult to listen to short clips of Freddie. Queen's songs are too immersive to skip around like that. Linor, love your vibe and listening to your opinions.
There are many instances of Freddie swapping out falsetto parts by replacing them with a slightly different melodies - sung in fuller voice (sometimes lower in pitch) while performing live. I think it's because he didn't want a vocal part to sound weaker; or not cut through the live mix. (volume-wise; or textural-wise)
Thank you Linor! I really enjoy your videos.
Love you, love your honesty, love your passion, love your soul, love YOU.
Dear Linor, I loved the original Queen, I saw them live at Wembley in 86, when Freddie walked on the stage the crowd went wild it was the most spectacular moment of my life.i love watching your videos, your professionalism is extraordinary, love watching your beautiful face and love it when you mimic Freddies body language. I would like to hear a bit more of your own singing to demonstrate your points. And would like to hear a tiny bit more explaining but I fully understand how you are blown away by singers like Freddie. Lots of love Toby
You take my breath away - live at the hyde park...please!!!
I really love this! I feel so empatic with you and your lectures of singing and particulary Freddie's singing. I send you a musical hug! Haha thanks
I mean what I really love its not enough your comments -which I share-, but the way you watch him, with that love and surrending to him, that I really feel when I listen and watch him ;)