Voice Teacher Reacts to Queen - Radio Gaga (Live Aid : Wembley London 1985)

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  • Voice teacher Sam Johnson's reaction and analysis of Queen performing Radio Gaga for Live Aid in 1985.
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  • @amandas2639
    @amandas2639 Před 5 lety +1522

    Sam: *tries to explain Freddie's voice*
    Also Sam: *sigh* "He's a magician."
    Basically.

  • @diamondunicorn1983
    @diamondunicorn1983 Před 5 lety +2601

    Nobody ever mentions how athletic freddie was in his performances....he runs all over the stage and makes grand gestures but still can produce such amazing vocals without seeming to be winded or straining. Vocalist superior

    • @Karen-gh8gv
      @Karen-gh8gv Před 5 lety +150

      And to think that he had laryngitis and nodules and that his doctor advised him not to sing... still sounds great to me!

    • @larjkok1184
      @larjkok1184 Před 5 lety +20

      You think nobody has ever mentioned that?

    • @jennyskaggs6736
      @jennyskaggs6736 Před 5 lety +22

      I never really enjoy him performing crazy little thing because he plays guitar on it and he can't "do his thing". I love watching him bounce around the stage. His energy just draws you in

    • @masterwarden2827
      @masterwarden2827 Před 5 lety +25

      He was an amazing entertainer and performer, all on top of his ridiculously amazing talents. A true staple in the music industry. We need more people like Freddie in this world.

    • @randoola
      @randoola Před 5 lety +10

      Yeah, and he was a chainsmoker!

  • @MoniBahaa
    @MoniBahaa Před 5 lety +2109

    I'm a dentist who sang in a classical choir for five years and I'll try to explain the way his different anatomy (namely the overbite) could have possibly helped in his wide range/big sound. The middle part of the face is like a large echo chamber made of hollowed out bones called sinuses. The roof of the mouth is simultaneously the floor of those sinuses, and having an overbite significantly increases the area of those sinuses resulting in a larger echo chamber for the voice to resonate. Of course a strongly controlled vocal "instrument" is key, but I suppose this came with years and years of personal training, otherwise he would have simply been an amplified sheep (as Roger Taylor, drummer of Queen, once humorously called early Freddie vocals).
    Another facet is his somewhat square, strong jaw, which could also aid in getting his vowels right by allowing the tongue out of the way from the back of his throat to the floor of his spacious mouth.
    Something else you talked about was his use of his upper lip to control the "color" of his voice, which is actually the result of years of trying to cover his teeth and so increasing the tone of his lip muscles (mainly the orbicularis oris), it's normal that with age these muscles sag, but with constant use, they become more under control. If you watched early vs. late interviews with Freddie, you'll notice how he's constantly smacking them to keep his teeth in check, which is something we notice in kids with overbites all the time.
    Hope that helped!

    • @SamJohnsonVoice
      @SamJohnsonVoice  Před 5 lety +319

      I love learning more about what might influence his tendencies! I shad never really thought of jaw shape as being strongly influential in being able to get your tongue forward. Can you think of any jaw shapes that are less advantageous?

    • @popland1977
      @popland1977 Před 5 lety +11

      WEll given that he had a larger space it more than likely helped with range

    • @MoniBahaa
      @MoniBahaa Před 5 lety +167

      @@SamJohnsonVoice I would say people with an underdeveloped lower jaw (micrognathia) would have their tounge crammed between their lower teeth, resulting in a distinctly nasal sounding voice. An abnormally large tongue (macroglossia) could cause the same problem while singing, as well.

    • @kirbycastillo2983
      @kirbycastillo2983 Před 5 lety +38

      Interestingly informative!

    • @billbelzek6748
      @billbelzek6748 Před 5 lety +9

      Hey doc --- all those fancy medical words gave me a headache --- can we just enjoy Freddie's voice as art and not some technical discussion in a dental school lecture hall? For piss sake!

  • @mutt2jeff
    @mutt2jeff Před 5 lety +330

    I think you nailed it when you said Freddy had supreme confidence in his voice. He didn’t care what his voice was doing during the show, he was singing with passion and emotion, connecting with the audience. He knew the sounds would come out right, so he could focus on conveying the emotion to his audience, which in turn engages them more.

  • @aa-xi8bc
    @aa-xi8bc Před 5 lety +1208

    ''He's a magician'' I guess you can say his voice is a Kind of Magic…

  • @covidfeverdream
    @covidfeverdream Před 5 lety +1808

    Get you a man that looks at you like Sam looks at Freddie Mercury.

    • @xz2487
      @xz2487 Před 5 lety +3

      😂

    • @felicity526
      @felicity526 Před 5 lety +42

      I just want Sam to look at me like that🤤

    • @michellep4792
      @michellep4792 Před 5 lety +22

      @@felicity526 You're not the only one - he's just a bit cute!! ;)

    • @mcd5478
      @mcd5478 Před 5 lety +7

      Jeanna Riggleman 💗 if only 💗

    • @sophiaantropova5874
      @sophiaantropova5874 Před 5 lety +5

      😂❤ damn, that would be good

  • @lokikokesch9306
    @lokikokesch9306 Před 5 lety +492

    All the queen lovers, who only watched this because it's queen raise your hands 👐

    • @bonneyryder635
      @bonneyryder635 Před 4 lety +1

      🖐

    • @bookwoman53
      @bookwoman53 Před 4 lety +1

      Have you reviewed the song Bohemian Rhapsody?

    • @valeriebarcenas5566
      @valeriebarcenas5566 Před 4 lety

      👋

    • @skriddlehiddles
      @skriddlehiddles Před 4 lety

      I love Queen but I also watched (now rewatching) because I enjoy Sam’s content

    • @Vinnyzzzz
      @Vinnyzzzz Před 4 lety +4

      Liam Kokesch not only because of that, its just a legendary performance which you will never see again

  • @paigeturner1039
    @paigeturner1039 Před 5 lety +722

    Freddie Mercury takes my breath away. He will always be one of my favorite musicians ever.

  • @caelanraegn
    @caelanraegn Před 5 lety +484

    I love how Freddie really controls the stage. He’s not just a singer but a really charismatic performer.

    • @sammylane21
      @sammylane21 Před 5 lety +10

      He makes it look so easy.... he's just like Master painter, Bob Ross.

    • @brbapappa
      @brbapappa Před 5 lety +6

      When you watch the performance in context you see how everybody was winging it not sure how to do a concert with many performers and hoping to get financial aid. Then Queen walks in and commands the stadium. Not just the front rows of mega fans, but just the whole crowd; fans and non-fans. Astonishing control as you said.

    • @tedstranix7703
      @tedstranix7703 Před 5 lety +7

      Scientists have studied this phenomena and concluded only two humans in the 21st century could control crowds this huge --- Hitler and Freddie Mercury --- and we know what Hitler used his power for and we know what Freddie used his for

    • @arukyan
      @arukyan Před 5 lety +1

      Caelan ‘humans are AWFUL’ Raegn And he isn’t a dancer, it is all the way he presents himself to the audience. One of the greatest performers of all time!

  • @caelanraegn
    @caelanraegn Před 5 lety +479

    ‘He’s a magician.’
    ...
    Yes he is.

    • @snake6706
      @snake6706 Před 5 lety +16

      It’s a kind of magic 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @emileeivey8799
      @emileeivey8799 Před 5 lety +4

      Its a kind of Magic soooo..

    • @MariaH-qr3uu
      @MariaH-qr3uu Před 5 lety +1

      Caelan ‘humans are AWFUL’ Raegn When he said it I smiled, that was a perfect way to describe Freddie, No more words needed

    • @cannibalisticrequiem
      @cannibalisticrequiem Před 5 lety +1

      Fact

    • @Kasey113
      @Kasey113 Před 5 lety +2

      Call him Mr Fahrenheit.

  • @Drew-hd4hm
    @Drew-hd4hm Před 4 lety +61

    "He's not concerned about what people think about it he is more concerned about just doing it."
    and that fellow humans is just good damn life advice for anything.

  • @ikirsikas
    @ikirsikas Před 4 lety +22

    Freddie was without special voice training and was able to sing rock, blues, opera, etc.
    He has a divine talent to be and remain a musician of the century. He is a LEGEND.

  • @jimenanonato4048
    @jimenanonato4048 Před 5 lety +680

    I'm not a singer and I'm not interested in becoming one, but I learn a lot as a listener and as a music lover. Thank you Sam.

    • @maverick4220
      @maverick4220 Před 5 lety

      Maybe this will improve you singing in the shower instead.
      (I'm assuming you sing in the shower, Cause most people do) :)

  • @backrolls4127
    @backrolls4127 Před 5 lety +450

    PLEASE SAM. somebody to love live at montreal 1981. he really shows off his vocals there
    you can appreciate roger taylor’s (drummer) amazing falsetto in that performance too!

    • @amyepetersen3963
      @amyepetersen3963 Před 5 lety +5

      Mercedes Perez yessssss!! Would love to see that too!

    • @annelf21
      @annelf21 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes please!

    • @agatamilobedzka6425
      @agatamilobedzka6425 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes!

    • @TheCroutonman
      @TheCroutonman Před 5 lety +6

      If not that, what about George Michael’s cover at the tribute to Freddie Mercury concert. While not the guy, another amazing vocalist.

    • @EmmaRedvers81
      @EmmaRedvers81 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheCroutonman oh yes... Definitely.. Please do a react to that performance.

  • @thescowlingschnauzer
    @thescowlingschnauzer Před 5 lety +368

    You know what that dropped jaw, lip-covered teeth thing makes me think of? Indian vowels. I wonder how much of Freddie's sound came from the confluence of his native Parsi vowels, affecting London vowels, and affecting American vowels in imitation of Elvis (see Crazy Little Thing Called Love).

    • @Awalsh147
      @Awalsh147 Před 4 lety +4

      Great insight. Never thought of that!

  • @VanessaFitzmaurice
    @VanessaFitzmaurice Před 4 lety +223

    So we can all agree that Freddie Mercury is perfect, right? Right

  • @fernandoguadarrama7537
    @fernandoguadarrama7537 Před 5 lety +1021

    Looks like he slowly falls in love with Freddie through the video

    • @BlogWhatTheFruitcake
      @BlogWhatTheFruitcake Před 5 lety +120

      I love seeing Sam get caught up in a performance and the music! It's infectious!

    • @yunagfs
      @yunagfs Před 5 lety +27

      honestly same

    • @brigittafalcini2063
      @brigittafalcini2063 Před 5 lety +80

      Who wouldn't

    • @lkjhgfdsahaha
      @lkjhgfdsahaha Před 5 lety +51

      sam has the most endearing eyes. he’s so precious 😭

    • @chaoticyank5772
      @chaoticyank5772 Před 5 lety +56

      Which is so easy to do. Freddie had the ability to enchant as well as sing beautifully. So happy these videos are on CZcams for all to see.

  • @evalikestea
    @evalikestea Před 5 lety +356

    "He's a magician" bless this

  • @rogerwilco2
    @rogerwilco2 Před 5 lety +44

    Queen, the band where each member would have been a great singer on their own, but Freddy was in a class of his own and blew them all away.

  • @winniefooh8762
    @winniefooh8762 Před 2 lety +8

    Freddie is one of the very few singers who sound the same on both live and recorded songs. Amazing vocal power.

    • @babooshka7601
      @babooshka7601 Před 2 lety +1

      You should listen to bootlegs. No way he did sound the same.

  • @NostraFnDamus
    @NostraFnDamus Před 5 lety +2038

    It would have been nice if you had included the "Ay Oh!" bit after this song where Freddie's leading the crowd in a series of vocal exercises.

    • @Rosannasfriend
      @Rosannasfriend Před 5 lety +33

      That was a series of riffs.

    • @lizardas
      @lizardas Před 5 lety +25

      facebook.com/AmazingMusiciansPage/videos/vb.126087981435299/301278477262331/?type=2&theater

    • @BitterBetty76
      @BitterBetty76 Před 5 lety +1

      @@lizardas 😂💖

    • @tedstranix7703
      @tedstranix7703 Před 5 lety +68

      Not sure I would call it "vocal exercises" --- I think the technical term is "call and response"

    • @BbGun-lw5vi
      @BbGun-lw5vi Před 5 lety +38

      Ted Stranix it was his way of doing his vocal exercises while still including the public.

  • @Lawyeris
    @Lawyeris Před 5 lety +589

    One additional fact, that makes even more to admire this performance of Freddie Mercury and his vocals - he had a throat infection only days before this performance. He was told by a doctor that he shouldn't do it, but Freddie did this anyway!!!

    • @tsfbaf303
      @tsfbaf303 Před 5 lety +23

      Can go wrong, that could screw up an already damaged voice. Same with a cold, when you do sports, you can ruin your heart. There is a reason why the body wants rest and listening to your doctor is important.

    • @jameskirkbydrums
      @jameskirkbydrums Před 5 lety +4

      he also had white furry growths in his mouth because at this point HIV was taking control of his body.

    • @heatherqualy9143
      @heatherqualy9143 Před 5 lety +60

      crymzynplague He wasn’t even diagnosed with HIV until a couple years after this performance.

    • @benwed9141
      @benwed9141 Před 5 lety

      @@heatherqualy9143 so the film wasnt right about that? cause there he told it the band before this show

    • @benwed9141
      @benwed9141 Před 5 lety +1

      @@heatherqualy9143 i think he knew it since 1982

  • @rickyspanke7215
    @rickyspanke7215 Před 5 lety +91

    Freddie was born to do what he did. Sing! He was just a true artist, a true talent that will NEVER be replaced.

  • @catv9085
    @catv9085 Před 5 lety +28

    "He... He's a magician." Truer words were never spoken.

  • @bexzan90
    @bexzan90 Před 5 lety +164

    "gosh thats a lot of people.. 😶" love that reaction 👌

    • @GothicaBeauty
      @GothicaBeauty Před 5 lety +2

      S. B I watched the gig on the tv as i was 12 in 1985.

    • @kidcreole9421
      @kidcreole9421 Před 5 lety +2

      As a then 8 year old young lass in the uk watching Live Aid on tv it was one of the most memorable amazing moments of my life!
      No one has ever come close to Freddy or the band Queen.

    • @GothicaBeauty
      @GothicaBeauty Před 5 lety

      Amethyst Pisces Greaves you cant describe the feeling watching Band Aid it was beyond words.

    • @frostedsilver
      @frostedsilver Před 5 lety +1

      Having performed for all my formative years, it was such a legit reaction. I'd have been like "Hoooly shit." But Freddie just doesn't even care. He's got it and he knows it.

  • @modelcitizen1977
    @modelcitizen1977 Před 5 lety +751

    Everyone who watches this gets that same "That's just incredible." look come across their face.

    • @justincredible5414
      @justincredible5414 Před 5 lety +5

      No doubt

    • @loishauger7313
      @loishauger7313 Před 5 lety +20

      Remember, Freddie was already very Ill, and still killed it...such a loss to us all

    • @JUlia-zz1vp
      @JUlia-zz1vp Před 5 lety +2

      Yes at your profile picture

    • @lazylucy2329
      @lazylucy2329 Před 5 lety +7

      @@loishauger7313 I am so sorry but I have to correct You, Freddie did not even know at that time that he was sick. And no doubt the disease did allready effect him( I base this purely on the fact that knowledge wasn't there at the time, let alone treatment for a longer and more painfree life} he was not very ill.

    • @loishauger7313
      @loishauger7313 Před 5 lety +12

      @@lazylucy2329 you're correct; I based my opinion off the movie, but since posting found out from interviews that he probably wasn't aware of his illness or in the advanced stages ✌️

  • @beverlymehuys9692
    @beverlymehuys9692 Před 5 lety +32

    I love how his dictation is so clear, you understood every thing he sang.

  • @flip1960
    @flip1960 Před 5 lety +98

    I was there. One of the best days of my life. CZcams suggested your channel. I love it and wish you all the best. You’re a nice soul and put a lot of passion in what you do.

    • @user-zi8fe1kz9f
      @user-zi8fe1kz9f Před 4 lety +2

      You were at Wembley 13. 07. 1985 ???? You so lucky !!!!!

  • @FortuitousOwl
    @FortuitousOwl Před 5 lety +105

    I just watched Bohemian Rhapsody in theaters and I had to go back and watch the Live Aid recording for real. Freddie was truly the best showman and performer. I love how he engages with the audience

    • @BlogWhatTheFruitcake
      @BlogWhatTheFruitcake Před 5 lety +7

      Have you seen the side-by-side comparison of the performance in the movie and the real one? The movie did such a great job with replicating it! It was brilliant!

    • @kimmyball4961
      @kimmyball4961 Před 5 lety +5

      He was truly amazing!! Most of the audience were there to see other bands and Freddie completely stole the show. He had them mesmerized!! Truly iconic!!

    • @elgenetiamzon1062
      @elgenetiamzon1062 Před 5 lety +2

      @@kimmyball4961 I agree! He had complete control of the crowd. He owned them.

  • @TheUltimateDavyGravy
    @TheUltimateDavyGravy Před 5 lety +116

    I'm never going to be able to get over this performance. Just... the amount of people, all in unison, clapping along together. I think that's every artist's dream - to see so many people so passionately interacting with your art.

    • @Gabyghost99
      @Gabyghost99 Před 5 lety +2

      David H and to think this is just the people AT the show when millions more were watching on tv

  • @metafis2490
    @metafis2490 Před 5 lety +35

    I love how he sings this whole song..but when he sings "How music changes through the years" I get intense shivers down my spine..it's a wonderful feeling and I often wonder why this happens at that point in this performance.

  • @acuber2793
    @acuber2793 Před 4 lety +36

    Why is no one commenting about how he had a throat problem at the time and how the doctors told him not to perform at Live Aid?

  • @DatBRejectz
    @DatBRejectz Před 5 lety +216

    You know an artist is good when Sam is just shaking his head and smiling all the way through it :D.. Freddie was such a legend

  • @LuzmarieG
    @LuzmarieG Před 5 lety +47

    "Gosh that's a lot of people." My thoughts every time I watch Freddie sing in that venue.

  • @amandadunning8701
    @amandadunning8701 Před 5 lety +40

    I'm a singer with quite an overbite like Freddie and I can say from personal experience that it is hard to thrust your jaw forward and much more comfortable to put it in a dropped position . So I agree with him if he really did avoid fixing the overbite due to worry about his sound changing. Great reaction, love Freddie Mercury's voice so much.

    • @ThallanarRabidtooth
      @ThallanarRabidtooth Před 4 lety +1

      Same here, I have to really stretch my jaw muscles to get my bottom teeth to clear my top teeth, so when I sing my jaw is naturally dropped and never flexing, because it can't really go anywhere even if I tried.

  • @kiwilerner
    @kiwilerner Před 5 lety +290

    Lovely analysis, Sam! Something I don't see much talked about is the perfection of Freddie's posture. Straight and taut buttocks (hey, those jeans hide nothing!) and yet so loose and agile. He used his whole body as an instrument. When I see him perform in these videos, it looks like he's a magnet sucking up energy from the crowd, magnifying it and then beaming it back out to them. You're so right: he was a magician.

    • @adycakes1128
      @adycakes1128 Před 5 lety +6

      Kira Lerner a magnet! YESSSS!

    • @katrinakollmann5265
      @katrinakollmann5265 Před 4 lety +3

      He was a lightning rod♡

    • @kennikitty
      @kennikitty Před 4 lety +12

      Those jeans were perfect! 😁
      I saw a documentary where they praised his singing and stage presence and all the great stuff we all know... and then they said Freddie was not attractive. Heck yes, Freddie was one damn sexy man and nobody is going to convince me otherwise - not even Brian May! 😂

    • @nmikloiche
      @nmikloiche Před 4 lety +8

      Kira Lerner. Tight as a drum. I always noticed how well he could wear a pair of tight pants.

  • @jerrie2u
    @jerrie2u Před 5 lety +85

    He was such a major loss to the music industry, I'm so glad we have these recordings to look back on!

  • @djentyman4002
    @djentyman4002 Před 5 lety +299

    I really wish I were old enough to see Queen and Freddie Mercury back in their prime. Unfortunately he died before I was born. Heard they put on one hell of a show!

    • @jr-xs9tf
      @jr-xs9tf Před 5 lety +6

      Watch them at the Wimbledon 1986 show. Brian May said it was their best. It's on CZcams.

    • @CMAV8202
      @CMAV8202 Před 5 lety +13

      Me too, I'm 16 and and so gutted I'll never be able to experience the awe and the presence of Freddie live

    • @masterwarden2827
      @masterwarden2827 Před 5 lety +5

      I've grown up listening to Queen but learned how much I really enjoy their music as an adult after watching their movie. I love this band. Love Freddie.

    • @kdp8133
      @kdp8133 Před 5 lety +6

      I saw them 25 times. First time 1975 (wasn't allowed in 74) I was 15 that first time. So exciting. We miss you Fred, such a charming man offstage and the best on xx

    • @craigdawson7564
      @craigdawson7564 Před 5 lety +3

      @@jr-xs9tf Wimbledon?? Wembley!! It's the same stadium a year later!

  • @JordanRants
    @JordanRants Před 5 lety +382

    Please react to Somebody to Love live in Montreal 1981, it's one of his best performances in my opinion!

    • @Pheertjee
      @Pheertjee Před 5 lety +8

      YES

    • @adelmo9713
      @adelmo9713 Před 5 lety +1

      the same music in sao paulo 1981, is better?

    • @jennyskaggs6736
      @jennyskaggs6736 Před 5 lety +13

      I watch every single reaction to that Montreal video. And I always say "Hi Freddie" when he looks straight at the camera in the beginning. I know, I know, I'm ate up.

    • @gabagool3928
      @gabagool3928 Před 5 lety +4

      Most definitely, as a total performance Live aid was an amazing but Freddie’s voice had deteriorated a lot by this point which says a lot for just how good his voice was because this still sounds so good.

    • @Lazuardinho
      @Lazuardinho Před 5 lety +2

      I agree, their performance and their song line up was just amazing. Too bad it didn't have the best crowd

  • @annabellee2703
    @annabellee2703 Před 5 lety +61

    That overbite is crazy sexy. No joke ... overbites drive me bananas, and I've always thought him an incredibly handsome human being.
    Not to mention that changing his dentistry/ facial structure would've undoubtedly changed that beautiful sound.

  • @moog38yearsagoupdated1mont9
    @moog38yearsagoupdated1mont9 Před 5 lety +471

    What make this channel popularity is because how straight he goes to the point. No stupid fancy intro "watch me nahnah cringe music"

    • @ellabrookes341
      @ellabrookes341 Před 5 lety +28

      He's lovely isn't he. I'm really interested in his opinion , he seems such a calm soul.

    • @heyjude7092
      @heyjude7092 Před 5 lety +16

      Ugh yes I hate useless, pointless cringy banter.. Straight to the point.

    • @ofsinope
      @ofsinope Před 5 lety +3

      I don't even know what he's talking about but it's fascinating and I'm his biggest fan.

  • @kimseymour5250
    @kimseymour5250 Před 5 lety +50

    There was no one like Freddie on stage, you were smiling non stop watching him:) he was one of a kind :) thank you for this ❤️

  • @georgegeorgiou74
    @georgegeorgiou74 Před 5 lety +32

    This is probably the greatest single live song performance I’ve ever seen in my life.
    The whole set is legendary, and widely considered the greatest live show ever done, but this song was the anchor of it all. I got chills when I watched it live and still do to this day. Absolutely bonkers.

    • @dennistarver8197
      @dennistarver8197 Před 4 lety +3

      Its great but myvote goes to somebody to love live at Montreal

    • @MaryJoWright
      @MaryJoWright Před 4 lety +1

      Yes!!! Came here to mention the exact same song. My all-time favourite.

    • @charlottebruce979
      @charlottebruce979 Před 3 lety

      I think we are the champion here was the anchor to this set for me. I was eight watching it at home and my jaw dropped when he came on, he commanded the audience not just in the stadium but us at home, he owned us all at that moment. Legend.

  • @robinmoore4994
    @robinmoore4994 Před 5 lety +25

    I always marveled at his range. The clarity, strength, and gorgeous color of his voice. Also...that great rock and roll vocal fry. Gotta luv it!

  • @brigittafalcini2063
    @brigittafalcini2063 Před 5 lety +55

    I'm so glad you did Freddie Mercury/Queen. He's probably the best male singer I've ever heard.

  • @WarButler
    @WarButler Před 5 lety +920

    I'm so happy to see that you are back making these videos, with a video on Freddie Mercury no less. Wonderful!

    • @freddieskillerqueen9693
      @freddieskillerqueen9693 Před 5 lety

      Pure PERFECTION!!!! 💖💖👑👑👑👑

    • @MrWhoevr
      @MrWhoevr Před 5 lety +2

      I wish he would have picked a better song.

    • @mikleman996
      @mikleman996 Před 5 lety +5

      @@MrWhoevr Boo! Radio ga ga is brilliant!

    • @MrWhoevr
      @MrWhoevr Před 5 lety +1

      MisterD90 Gaming I just couldn’t take it seriously. To me it doesn’t compare to many of their songs like Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are the Champions, Killer Queen ....

    • @mikleman996
      @mikleman996 Před 5 lety +2

      @@MrWhoevr Well I'm just happy to see Sam watching and explaining how Freddie was just amazing.

  • @Brecamp
    @Brecamp Před 5 lety +33

    And don’t forget that he had a severe throat infection whilst doing all of this!!! Incredible!

  • @michaelab1128
    @michaelab1128 Před 5 lety +20

    "He's a magician." You're damn right.

  • @LolaOliveira
    @LolaOliveira Před 5 lety +219

    I gotta tell u that I’m not a singer and I don’t intend to be one but I’m an English and korean teacher and I use a lot of your analysis to help my students to pronounce some words correctly! Thanks for ur hardwork :)

    • @Blomrutger
      @Blomrutger Před 5 lety +4

      That's great! I've been trying to learn Korean but I find it difficult to fit in my schedule. Also I am fluent in Dutch and English. And at school I learn German, these languages all have something in common. Korean is so different, it's challenging but I'm not giving up.

    • @ogkendrick6392
      @ogkendrick6392 Před 2 lety

      That’s really cool

  • @j-kue3787
    @j-kue3787 Před 5 lety +91

    2 of the greatest male voices in rock history in 2 days. This is absolutely awesome Sam!

    • @nirmalsuki
      @nirmalsuki Před 5 lety +2

      Correction: the 2 greatest voices...

  • @golfhk
    @golfhk Před 5 lety +24

    This guy is cool, he's doing the technical analysis, but he's showing the best reaction to the performance and the atmosphere happened at the event. Enjoying, appreciating the concert, crowds, Freddie's singing. It's a pleasant video.

  • @phieq
    @phieq Před 5 lety +5

    A pure singer...no gimmicks and runs...just emotion and purity

  • @Warewolfgirl1
    @Warewolfgirl1 Před 5 lety +170

    Just letting everyone know that Freddie was suffering from Laryngitis and Vocal Nodules. His doctor recommended that he not perform at Live Aid.

    • @JakeWildMusic
      @JakeWildMusic Před 5 lety +21

      You can definitely hear it on the other songs they performed, where you see him forcing bits that were usually more comfortable.

    • @kimmyball4961
      @kimmyball4961 Před 5 lety +28

      He still knocked it out of the park though! These singers today get the sniffles and cancel shows!!

    • @90Nicke
      @90Nicke Před 5 lety +42

      sl brown if you’re suggesting he went on for money, none of the performers were payed to be at Live Aid. It was a charity show. Freddie actually begged to be there

    • @rana-antoinettegagnon4845
      @rana-antoinettegagnon4845 Před 5 lety

      sl brown No singer, especially one as well-known as Freddie, would risk permanent/long-term damage to their voice just for money. Like if something had happened Freddie wouldn’t have been able to sing live for months or more, which damages their career. I can also almost guarantee that singing live like that for a long time wouldve been exhausting and maybe even painful.

    • @paulr6881
      @paulr6881 Před 5 lety

      Jonathan Rose Ironically I think this is one of his best performances vocal wise

  • @ikoloverw2393
    @ikoloverw2393 Před 5 lety +49

    firstly, as a non singer it was great to hear your thoughts. Secondly, your adoring expression of Freddie made my day. Thirdly, if you want to blow your mind and do a reaction to the drummer of Queen, Roger Taylor's voice. thanks for the vid.

  • @blissboo3892
    @blissboo3892 Před 5 lety +3

    I graduated in 1985, I remember watching this (not at Wembley, at home) and was crying like a baby. I was SO happy and in love with this performance! Queen IS one of my faves, but this performance transcended EVERYONE. If you didn't care for Queen you surely would be in love when you left. Amazing what 20-25 minutes will do. Completely changed the lives of many. Gave you hope, love, spirit, and the will to do all. Thank you Freddie and Queen, I'll never forget that moment. The people that saw this live? Man, you were SO lucky you witnessed a part of rock-n-roll history!!

  • @NostalgicMem0ries
    @NostalgicMem0ries Před 5 lety +21

    i dont usually like voice teachers commenting of greatest singers, but you really know what you talking about

  • @JustAnotherBuckyLover
    @JustAnotherBuckyLover Před 5 lety +230

    God, I adore this concert and Freddie is just... incredible...! Thank you for doing him. I'd love to see your opinion of some of his last songs like "The Show Must Go On" and "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" - though obviously, those are going to be studio, not live recordings. His death was a huge part of my early teens, coming just a couple of years after my father's death too...

  • @tammybritton4623
    @tammybritton4623 Před 5 lety +74

    Such an iconic singer. Sam, you gotta go see the movie. It was amazing.

  • @LPGD1994
    @LPGD1994 Před 5 lety +10

    “SOMEONE STILL LOVES YOU!!”
    Can’t get over that part

  • @evanwetzel8397
    @evanwetzel8397 Před 5 lety +145

    This was very very well done. Thank you for analyzing my heroe in a way he deserves. Not only was it a great tribute but clearly well thought out and educational. Thanks a ton, you're very good at what you do.

  • @KindredSpirit909
    @KindredSpirit909 Před 5 lety +126

    Freddie might not have corrected his overbite for the same reason Barbra Streisand never had a nose job - concerned it would impact the quality of sound.

    • @michellep4792
      @michellep4792 Před 5 lety +30

      If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? :)

    • @sineadcronin6998
      @sineadcronin6998 Před 5 lety +1

      I never thought of that with Barbra...

    • @tedstranix7703
      @tedstranix7703 Před 5 lety +15

      From a medical standpoint --- it's easier to fix an overbite than reconstruct an entire nose --- and also technically more complex to make the new nose look natural on the face --- Streisand was wise not to toy with Nature

    • @soaribb32
      @soaribb32 Před 5 lety +5

      Or maybe they just couldn't care less to beauty standers, they're real singers. Not the IG dolls record labels profit from.

    • @jacquelinem6609
      @jacquelinem6609 Před 5 lety +1

      God bless both of them for remaining authentic. Why so many want to alter their features (or conform) to have so called “normal” looks has always baffled me. Be yourself, be who you are and embrace your differences.
      My favourite saying is “ they laugh at me because I’m different, I laugh at them because they’re all the same”. I love your reviews Sam and your refreshing kindness; I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel. ❤️

  • @Synxtress
    @Synxtress Před 5 lety +351

    Thank you, Sam, it was really fun to hear your analysis!
    I will never stop loving this incredible man and his amazing voice. So much passion and power in his vocals, while commanding a whole stadium effortlessly - although he had been advised not to sing at Live Aid because of an inflamed throat. Freddie always delivered, a true legend!

    • @leiannesw4926
      @leiannesw4926 Před 5 lety +2

      Paperblossom, This show was phenomenal! And to hear later that Freddie preformed against the Dr.s wishes, and also against his own Original thoughts made this so iconic! Not even the band knew of his illnesses. Such an incredible person! The throat alone was huge. He originally said No to Live Aid. He thought it would indicate that he had aids publicly, before he was ready to say it. Luckily for the world, Freddie changed his mind.

    • @haythijs
      @haythijs Před 5 lety +7

      LeiAnne SW Freddie did not knew he was Hiv positive before this show. De doctors told him in 1987, Live Aid was in 1985.
      The reason the were negative to perform during Live Aid had to do with Band Aid. They were not there during the recordings because of their world tour, wich took them to South Africa. South Africa was a no go, due to the apartheid. Queen was boycotted and a lot of negative attention about that. Besides that, Queen was not that comfortably about their World tour at that time, they felt they were not at their peak like they were on stage in the 75-82 periode. In 75-82 they were considered as one of the biggest and best bands on stage but they did not have that confidence during The Works tour.
      When Geldof said to the band and Freddie in particulair, this is the perfect stage, the whole world ‘ hello planet, it is me’ ...Freddie said okay let’s be part of it. The only problem before the show was his throat, wich had to suffer a lot due to the world tour and his lifestyle. But it has nothing to do with the aids thing back then. That is one of the things in the movie wich is completely wrong 😉

    • @Didi78180x
      @Didi78180x Před 5 lety

      No in 85 he did not know he had aids @@leiannesw4926

    • @Kasey113
      @Kasey113 Před 5 lety

      Not just passion and power... He put his entire heart and soul into everything he did on stage, and every time he opened his mouth to sing. That's a large part of why he was such a great singer.

    • @TinyLittleSilver
      @TinyLittleSilver Před 5 lety

      @James While most of what you said is correct, the band had literally performed together two months before Live Aid, wrapping up one of their tours.

  • @m.jmarni8279
    @m.jmarni8279 Před 5 lety +16

    The greatest showman ever his presence was awesome 😎 will never be bettered live and I will never forget this man 👨. Great 👍🏻 video excellent analysis.

  • @jenlei14
    @jenlei14 Před 5 lety +6

    I love that you called him a ‘magician’ such a tribute

  • @macabelik
    @macabelik Před 5 lety +35

    Steve Perry and now Freddie Mercury? Thank you, Sam! 2 one of a kind singers of all time.

  • @joannasaad298
    @joannasaad298 Před 5 lety +37

    Every time I watch Freddie it makes me tear up that he's gone 😩 Just like Selena, so much talent gone too soon.

  • @andream9977
    @andream9977 Před 3 lety +5

    When I’m sad, I go watch a Queen concert 😊
    They are amazing performers!

  • @bobbydigital8243
    @bobbydigital8243 Před 5 lety +47

    holy shit your right! That jaw movement theory of yours, I never knew about that before and now I can't stop noticing it. Great, from now on I won't be able to not look at jaw movements during a live performance.

  • @IcarusNadir
    @IcarusNadir Před 5 lety +7

    Best singer to have ever lived. What a legend, and a beauty of a person.

  • @KellyanneKashaS
    @KellyanneKashaS Před 5 lety +29

    He's a magician totally agree

  • @Brecamp
    @Brecamp Před 5 lety +10

    Freddie was so in love with the music. He wanted to give a show each and every time. Whether in front of 1 or 500,000.

  • @RenaKuro
    @RenaKuro Před 5 lety +17

    I'm not sure why CZcams suggested your channel to me but I'm so glad it did😊

  • @DAT-OFFICIAL
    @DAT-OFFICIAL Před 5 lety +62

    Yesss, finally some Queen reviews. Looking forward to these.

  • @rhodaleader6824
    @rhodaleader6824 Před 5 lety +10

    He's a magician!
    Now that is an EPIC quote Sam 🌟

  • @juju63m22
    @juju63m22 Před 4 lety +12

    I was a teenager when he was in his glory. He is one of the best classical rock singer performers ever. His music is so original and Queen will always be a true classic rock star. 💜💜🎶🎵👍👍

  • @jacquelineclark6577
    @jacquelineclark6577 Před 5 lety +8

    As a non-singer, thank you for sharing your brilliant insights into what is happening. This is considered one of the best live performances ever.

  • @kellywratten1396
    @kellywratten1396 Před 5 lety +33

    Now i really want to see you react to Queen's whole live aid performance!

  • @brittnicolew3292
    @brittnicolew3292 Před 5 lety +17

    Honestly I totally get the whole ‘not wanting to get work done one your mouth’ thing. Not exactly the same, but I learned how to play the flute in middle school (6th grade) with braces on. Then when I got them taken off in 8th grade, I basically had to re-learn how to play the flute because it was so different learning how to shape my mouth without the braces & how my teeth used to be. Interesting process. I ended up being very proficient the end years of high school in that instrument, but it was still an intense process of re-learning while my peers were already at a different stage in learning.

  • @amyntut
    @amyntut Před 5 lety +12

    I've always thought Freddie was a baritone but sang as a tenor. But he had such great vocal control over his technique that you really couldn't tell. A lot of people said that he sang in the 4 octave range but I think this is what made him sound that way.

  • @supremalex3572
    @supremalex3572 Před 5 lety +8

    What makes Freddie such a vocal wonder is because when he sings he does not over analyze it. It just naturally flows from him. The entire band just enjoys the moment.

  • @BuinidhMoChridheDoAlba
    @BuinidhMoChridheDoAlba Před 5 lety +38

    I love how his voice is unique. People can imitate him, but will never sound like him really. Please react to Adam Lambert with Queen. I love him.

    • @madzgirl9765
      @madzgirl9765 Před 5 lety +2

      natasa don Look up Marc Martel singing Bohemian Rhapsody . He sounds really close to Freddie

    • @shannonsmith1522
      @shannonsmith1522 Před 5 lety +1

      @@madzgirl9765 Marc Martel is amazing, he puts Adam Lambert to shame.

  • @brigittafalcini2063
    @brigittafalcini2063 Před 5 lety +10

    After reading the comments, someone mentioned the Someone to Love performance in Montreal. You have to react to that one, honestly incredible!

  • @cynthiaturcotte9280
    @cynthiaturcotte9280 Před 5 lety +5

    I love watching you react to Freddie. You hone in on the technicals but you're just as captivated by him as we are... This particular performance never fails to give me goosebumps.

  • @elisekathleen6070
    @elisekathleen6070 Před 4 lety +5

    Sam sometimes when I'm having a down day I just come back to this video and u lift me right up

  • @christophermullins5696
    @christophermullins5696 Před 5 lety +44

    God the world misses you Freddie Mercury. Sleep tight Legend

  • @christyfranklin1626
    @christyfranklin1626 Před 5 lety +21

    I've been hoping you would do a Queen reaction! You are correct - Freddie didn't want to have his teeth fixed because he felt that his 4 extra incisors are what made him sing so well. The funny thing is, his voice was not even up to par at this performance. By the time they get to We are the Champions, he's taking the lower notes and gets a little scratchy. If you really want to see how excellent his range really was, listen to Somebody to Love, then I'm Going Slightly Mad. He didn't just have the "Ay-yo" powerhouse vocals...their more toned down songs (Love of my Life, Slightly Mad, Those Were the Days of Our Lives) really show his range and how much control he had over his voice.

  • @nanagaga2001
    @nanagaga2001 Před 5 lety +18

    I enjoyed watching your reaction facial expressions as much as your commentary :D

  • @Lisa_the_Cottage_Witch
    @Lisa_the_Cottage_Witch Před 5 lety +14

    Can we all just agree Freddie Mercury has an amazing voice that never wavered or sounded “worn out?” 💜

    • @truthwillprevail.7213
      @truthwillprevail.7213 Před 5 lety +1

      Lisa Mulloy no, often his voice wavered and sounded worn out. That is beyond dispute.

    • @PintoPassion
      @PintoPassion Před 5 lety +2

      By the time he was recording Innuendo in 1991, you could tell he was really ill. The quality of the songs really didn’t decrease, but he generally sounded done. It is an incredibly sad album, and the videos are heartbreaking.

  • @zockor
    @zockor Před 5 lety +62

    Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (Wacken Open Air 2013)

    • @ericbruce5075
      @ericbruce5075 Před 5 lety +2

      He really needs to.

    • @normairizarryni
      @normairizarryni Před 5 lety +1

      He did a reaction to female metal singers and included Tarja, Floor, and Annette in that video.

    • @zockor
      @zockor Před 5 lety +2

      @@normairizarryni Yes, but it was not Nightwish with Floor, nor that song, nor that presentation.

    • @normairizarryni
      @normairizarryni Před 5 lety +2

      @@zockor True, I think i would also like to see his reaction to Floor singing Ghost Love Score. I saw them perform it live with her and it was amazing.

    • @gabrielfranz5208
      @gabrielfranz5208 Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah He has to! Such a stunning performance😯👌

  • @kurtsiecolferites2160
    @kurtsiecolferites2160 Před 5 lety +13

    Freddie Mercury was an immortal God of talent. Truly astounding.
    Thank you for the analysis on his voice. I found this really interesting!

  • @agustinrico3304
    @agustinrico3304 Před 5 lety +14

    "He's a magician" only commentary needed

  • @laurensue2985
    @laurensue2985 Před 5 lety +9

    "he's a magician" 👏👏 100% accurate

  • @KaMafo28
    @KaMafo28 Před 5 lety +18

    I adore this reaction! I love how much you paid attention to his mouth and how it might have effected his voice! It would be so fun to see you react to Roger Taylor's vocal/High notes.

  • @MyHawaiiantropic
    @MyHawaiiantropic Před 5 lety +54

    Please react to Amy Winehouse singing Live at the BBC- Valerie or You Know I'm no Good! I'd love to hear you talk about her technique!

    • @katerinashevchenko538
      @katerinashevchenko538 Před 5 lety +4

      Alexandra Rae yes! Asking for Amy since very first videos from Sam. Hope this day comes soon!

    • @umareplicante
      @umareplicante Před 5 lety +2

      I'm waiting for Amy Winehouse too! Also Lady Gaga and Nina Simone, that's the female singers I'd love to hear about.

    • @MyHawaiiantropic
      @MyHawaiiantropic Před 5 lety

      @@umareplicante He already did a video reacting to Lady Gaga!

    • @umareplicante
      @umareplicante Před 5 lety +1

      Alexandra Rae yes, but I was thinking about A star is born. There aren't enough videos about this movie yet 🤣

  • @karenj5899
    @karenj5899 Před 4 lety +16

    Freddie is just one of those singers that leaves you in awe.

  • @aherrmie
    @aherrmie Před 5 lety +3

    ‘He’s a magician.’ Yep. I remember watching this show, and wow, were we all blown away.

  • @stephanieparker7979
    @stephanieparker7979 Před 5 lety +31

    “Hes a magician”

  • @AnnaSophiaB
    @AnnaSophiaB Před 5 lety +6

    I love that little nod you do whenever you find the right key on your keyboard while listening 😁

  • @mirtadiazpaz5805
    @mirtadiazpaz5805 Před 5 lety +8

    Freddie love of my life
    Forever

  • @josephscally6270
    @josephscally6270 Před 5 lety +3

    I have watched many voice teachers and coaches critique this performance. Your analysis was by far the most interesting to watch. Thanks.