Killer Queen - Marc Martel (one-take)

Queen's breakthrough hit, "Killer Queen" appeared on their third album, Sheer Heart Attack in 1974. I wouldn't break forth into the world for another 2 years, and the song wouldn't actually break into my life for another 30-ish years. Yet it endures.

This is one of Freddie's songs that makes me go, "What in the WORLD is that chord progression?!"

"It's just the circle of 5ths, bro."

"Ok, I've had quite enough outta you, music nerd... whoever you are. Go stand over there."

I get a kick out of performing this one early in the set, as it causes everyone to let down their guard and realize that Queen's music is a lot about fun, although Freddie had a deliciously poignant reason for writing this one (which one can easily Wikipedia).

I truly hope you enjoy this video I made, as it's another Queen song I've learned the piano part for just for you! I'm very much enjoying this process, as it's allowing me to expand my repertoire for the occasional lonely solo show. Nice!

Oh, and I've never asked this of you before, but these videos live and die by how you respond to them. And the very best way you can respond is by giving it a like and sharing it yourself. But only if you love it. No pity shares, please. :)

As always, thanks for supporting my music!

[cailynneuhauser]

is no one gonna talk about how he literally whistled a guitar solo flawlessly

[hunterking]

Can we appreciate the fact that he can whistle better than any of us can sing

[FelixSR]

How on Earth did he whistle so high?
Really impressive work Marc!!!

[Emy-]

Brian May: So Marc, what instrument do you play?
Marc: Freddie Mercury

[snopp.]

Vocal coaches can't wait to make reaction videos about this

[NoHacksJustCrits]

He was snapping AND playing piano at the same time while being on beat and singing.... absolute madlad

[hormatopstopsymas]

He whistles like the birds on disney movies its shocking

[Sypherz]

I think this song is the best showcase for how close his vocals are to Freddie's. So crisp, clean, and yet velvety.

[evenstaredits]

the singing is perfect as always.. but seriously, can we talk about the whistling?? omg

[HruaiaVaiphei]

The more I listen to Marc, the more I notice and appreciate his unique voice not as a Freddie Impersonator but as a vocalist with a very strong and beautiful voice. He sounds like Freddie if you really want him to, but there's no denying he has a very special voice of his own

[eliasbalodimas]

And his whistling has a vibrato!!! What an amazing artist! Well done Marc!

[olafurornolafsson]

GUITAR: Exists
MARC MARTEL: whistles
GUITAR: Am I a joke to you ?

[trak]

Everyone else is shocked at how good he is at singing.. I'm more shocked at how he's 44 years old. My guy don't look a day over 25!

[sophiestanton]

*I can’t even whistle and he’s over here whistling singing and playing piano at the same time*

[bradstewart]

Just when I thought Marc could no longer shock me, he's a world-class whistler to boot.

[malice]

That whistling was guaranteed to blow my mind.

[noitallmanaz]

i am equally impressed with the whistling

[rtepsutlaf]

Marc Martel - Killer Queen
Adam Lambert - Queen Killer

[vantadio]

I've never been jealous of whistling until now.

[sebastianglenville]

Even his whistling has a vibrato, damn.