[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Poo wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Some people don't take into consideration that Freddie was actually a baritone. That's why he wasn't able to hit those high notes in concert and that's why he often cracked when trying to reach them.[/QUOTE]
Ah fuck it, Freddie was no baritone. There's no fucking way a baritone can reach those notes.
Freddie was obviously an exception. He was either a tenor with an ability to go very low (IGSM), or a baritone who could go really fucking high.[/QUOTE]
Ah, that's a battle that will outlive us all!
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It's amazing people don't want to believe professionals like Montserrat Caballé.
What's done in the studio is completely different than what you hear live. In a controlled environment (studio), Freddie was great at being able to switch from falsetto to his normal singing voice. You can't do that live. Freddie would often crack on notes above G5. But, if you want to believe Fred was a tenor, than by all means, suit yourself.
It's amazing people don't want to believe professionals like Montserrat Caballé.
What's done in the studio is completely different than what you hear live. In a controlled environment (studio), Freddie was great at being able to switch from falsetto to his normal singing voice. You can't do that live. Freddie would often crack on notes above G5. But, if you want to believe Fred was a tenor, than by all means, suit yourself.
It always amazes me to read these threads about Freddie's voice troubles, live, particularly when he is compared with other singers who I KNOW also had issues with their voices, live. I have seen most of the folks mentioned in this thread in concert, and, I can tell you that they also had cracking voices, deliberately, and, sometimes not deliberately, dropped high notes. Many sounded MUCH differently than I expected, based on albums, and, had far worse voice issues than Freddie. Even crooners, such as Steve Perry and Lou(Foreigner) dropped high notes(which were not nearly as high as those Freddie did NOT drop) and had the occasional cracking voice.
I just don't get why folks are so critical of Freddie's live performances. Is it because there are more out there to watch? Is it because folks just haven't seen these other performers live?[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]INDEED!
It's amazing people don't want to believe professionals like Montserrat Caballé.
What's done in the studio is completely different than what you hear live. In a controlled environment (studio), Freddie was great at being able to switch from falsetto to his normal singing voice. You can't do that live. Freddie would often crack on notes above G5. But, if you want to believe Fred was a tenor, than by all means, suit yourself.[/QUOTE]
I just don't get why folks are so critical of Freddie's live performances. Is it because there are more out there to watch? Is it because folks just haven't seen these other performers live?[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]INDEED!
It's amazing people don't want to believe professionals like Montserrat Caballé.
What's done in the studio is completely different than what you hear live. In a controlled environment (studio), Freddie was great at being able to switch from falsetto to his normal singing voice. You can't do that live. Freddie would often crack on notes above G5. But, if you want to believe Fred was a tenor, than by all means, suit yourself.[/QUOTE]
If I could have a strong voice like Freddie, I would die of sheer happiness. It doesn't matter whether he hit the high notes or not. What matters is that he gave it his best and entertained the audiences with fantastic music! I personally loved his voice live and I loved how he hit those low notes..
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Poo wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Some people don't take into consideration that Freddie was actually a baritone. That's why he wasn't able to hit those high notes in concert and that's why he often cracked when trying to reach them.[/QUOTE]
Ah fuck it, Freddie was no baritone. There's no fucking way a baritone can reach those notes.
Freddie was obviously an exception. He was either a tenor with an ability to go very low (IGSM), or a baritone who could go really fucking high.[/QUOTE]
Fred, the tenor, would get really 'fucking' high on cocaine, hence the high notes ;-)
Ah fuck it, Freddie was no baritone. There's no fucking way a baritone can reach those notes.
Freddie was obviously an exception. He was either a tenor with an ability to go very low (IGSM), or a baritone who could go really fucking high.[/QUOTE]
Fred, the tenor, would get really 'fucking' high on cocaine, hence the high notes ;-)
And, either case is evidence of an amazing voice.
One can clearly hear how comfortable he is in the lower tones(such as Ride The Wild Wind), or, in the higher registers(Las Palabras, Killer Queen)...I, for one, am going to have to give the nod to the professionals on this issue.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Poo wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Some people don't take into consideration that Freddie was actually a baritone. That's why he wasn't able to hit those high notes in concert and that's why he often cracked when trying to reach them.[/QUOTE]
Ah fuck it, Freddie was no baritone. There's no fucking way a baritone can reach those notes.
Freddie was obviously an exception. He was either a tenor with an ability to go very low (IGSM), or a baritone who could go really fucking high.[/QUOTE]
One can clearly hear how comfortable he is in the lower tones(such as Ride The Wild Wind), or, in the higher registers(Las Palabras, Killer Queen)...I, for one, am going to have to give the nod to the professionals on this issue.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Poo wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Some people don't take into consideration that Freddie was actually a baritone. That's why he wasn't able to hit those high notes in concert and that's why he often cracked when trying to reach them.[/QUOTE]
Ah fuck it, Freddie was no baritone. There's no fucking way a baritone can reach those notes.
Freddie was obviously an exception. He was either a tenor with an ability to go very low (IGSM), or a baritone who could go really fucking high.[/QUOTE]
Las Palabras and Killer Queen are songs where Freddie switches from his normal voice to his falsetto. If you listen closely, you can hear him switch.
Fred's voice was something unique. The man had so much power, you really can't compare him to any other singer. And even when he had his off nights, he still was able to connect with every single person in that venue, it really didn't matter if his voice wasn't in prime condition. His voice classification will always be up for debate. Some will say he was a tenor, some (myself included) say he was a baritone, but that means nothing when you really think about it. In the end, he was one of the best vocalist/performers that ever lived.
Fred's voice was something unique. The man had so much power, you really can't compare him to any other singer. And even when he had his off nights, he still was able to connect with every single person in that venue, it really didn't matter if his voice wasn't in prime condition. His voice classification will always be up for debate. Some will say he was a tenor, some (myself included) say he was a baritone, but that means nothing when you really think about it. In the end, he was one of the best vocalist/performers that ever lived.
Freddie must have had an amazingly strong falsetto voice then.
Yes, he had a strong falsetto range. The best IMHO. His ability to switch from his normal voice to falsetto was second to none.
His vocal on Cool Cat is probably the best complete falsetto I've heard. The strength is so impressive given he was a baritone.