Canadian born Marc Martel is a seasoned performer, known for his work with the Christian band Downhere. But it was a viral video that skyrocketed his fame. The video featured Martel singing “Somebody to Love,” and it quickly gained over a million views in just a few days. The reason? Martel’s voice sounded eerily similar to the late Freddie Mercury, one of Queen’s iconic vocalists.
Martel’s talent did not go unnoticed. The video was an audition for the official touring Queen tribute band, Queen Extravaganza, whose members were handpicked by original Queen band members Roger Taylor and Brian May. Martel, accustomed to the pressure of living up to Mercury’s legacy night after night, thought he had seen it all. But little did he know that fate had something extraordinary in store for him.
During a guest appearance on Radio Canada TV, the legendary Celine Dion surprised everyone by requesting to hear Martel perform “Somebody to Love.” As Martel took the stage, accompanied by a choir and string section, Dion’s astonishment was palpable. Her request had been granted, and she eagerly awaited Martel’s performance.
From the moment Martel belted out the first notes of the song, Dion was moved to tears. The power in Martel’s voice had touched her soul. As the performance continued, Dion couldn’t help but join in, singing along from her seat. The audience was captivated by the emotional connection between these two incredible vocalists.
When Martel’s performance reached its final note, Dion jumped to her feet, overcome with emotion. Words failed her, and all she could do was give Martel a standing ovation. After regaining her composure, Dion approached Martel, thanking him repeatedly and embracing him.
This moment was a true testament to the undeniable power of Martel’s voice. Even one of the greatest vocalists of our time, Celine Dion, was left speechless and moved to tears by his performance. Since that unforgettable encounter, Martel’s success has only continued to grow. In fact, he has become the singing voice of Freddie Mercury in the upcoming Queen film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” providing all the new recordings the film needed.
If you know someone who loves Celine Dion or is a Freddie Mercury fan, make sure to share this extraordinary video with them. And don’t forget to leave a comment below to let us know what you thought of Martel’s incredible performance and Celine Dion’s heartfelt reaction.
