Rami himself has revealed that he is lip-syncing, but it's not just Freddie's voice that we hear. "It is an amalgamation of a few voices," he told the Metro US. "But predominantly it is my hope and the hope of everyone that we will hear as much Freddie as possible.
Canadian singer Marc Martel lends his voice to the biopic as Freddie. They use a mix of his voice and Freddie Mercury's together, on top of actor Rami Malek's. In an interview, Malek said his singing was seamlessly mixed with both.
He did have to sing in front of two Queen members and eventually had to undergo training to speak just like Mercury did. It was a difficult task for anybody to get the singer right, and Malek nailed it by the time the cameras were rolling.
Rami Malek admitted he'd never touched a piano key when Burlington, Ontario native Rob Preuss — a former member of Canadian bands including the Spoons and Honeymoon Suite — sat down to teach him some rudiments of playing before the start of filming on “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
'Bohemian Rhapsody'. Queen are reportedly making over £100,000 a day from Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. The film, which came out in 2018 and divided fans and critics, documented the late frontman's journey from childhood through to joining the band and later starting a solo career.
Coming in at No 1, the richest Queen member is guitarist (and astrophysicist!) Brian May. The 75-year-old is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time and considering his longevity in the industry, it's no wonder he's accumulated a fortune worth a whopping US$210 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
After his death on November 24, 1991, Freddie gave his home, 50 percent of his recording royalties and most of his wealth to Mary Austin, with the remainder going to his parents and sister. Mary was Freddie's closest friend throughout his life, and they were often seen out together before his illness.
Rami himself has revealed that he is lip-syncing, but it's not just Freddie's voice that we hear. "It is an amalgamation of a few voices," he told the Metro US. "But predominantly it is my hope and the hope of everyone that we will hear as much Freddie as possible. I think that is the goal for all of us."
Actor Gwilym Lee, who plays Queen guitarist Brian May in the upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, revealed that hand doubles had been ready to cover for the stars when scenes involved playing instruments, but they were never needed.
Malek's vocals are mixed together with master tapes of Freddie Mercury's vocals and that of Marc Martel, who has become famous for his uncanny likeness to the Queen frontman's in his YouTube videos. Speaking to Metro News in 2018, Malek revealed: "It is an amalgamation of a few voices.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY by Queen
But let's face it, Bohemian Rhapsody is just impossible to sing by yourself because of those multiple voices that are essential to the song. So, we recommend you take some friends with you, grab the mic, and just bring it on. What do you think? Do you know some more challenging ones?
Since the band actually helped contribute to the film, it seems that they've always been pro-Bohemian Rhapsody. Brian May, the Queen guitarist who was involved in the production, raved about the cast and crew, particularly Rami.
Best Picture nominee Bohemian Rhapsody is a true story based on the life of singer Freddie Mercury. That said, it does take some liberties with the story, simplifying many aspects to keep the story moving and to make it a bit more flashy.
“I would say that Led Zeppelin are the greatest, and as a rock band they deserved the kind of success they got,” said Mercury. “Robert Plant is one of the most original vocalists of our time. He was always my favourite singer.
Reputed to have that rare four-octave vocal range, Mercury's voice could escalate, within a few short bars, from a deep, dark growl all the way up to a bright, shining coloratura (via various chromatic shades of tenor).
The high Cs and the drive of the ascending scale into the chorus, would make any operatic tenor proud. The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey once described Mercury as “the best virtuoso rock 'n' roll singer of all time.” Few would disagree with such praise.
Rami Malek needed singing lessons, dance tuition and a dialect coach to transform himself into Freddie Mercury for Bohemian Rhapsody.
Speaking with Guitar Player, Queen guitar legend Brian May revealed the studio secrets behind his iconic "Bohemian Rhapsody" solo.
Again, the wig helps quite a bit with Ben Hardy as Roger Taylor. As far as getting the role, it also helped that Hardy lied about being able to play the drums.
Mary, now 72, lives a private life behind the high walls of Freddie's London mansion, where fans still make regular visits to pay their respects. April 2023 saw her make the unprecedented announcement she was to auction 1,500 of Freddie Mercury's personal treasures at auction.
Adam Lambert plays the truck driver who catches Freddie's eye. Midway through the film, Adam Lambert, the current lead singer of Queen, makes a quick — but notable — entrance.
However, Mercury did leave him with £500,000 (nearly $1 million, per the 1991 conversion rate), which he used to move back to Ireland. He also wrote a book about their relationship, simply titled Mercury and Me. Hutton died on January 1, 2010, after a long battle with cancer.
Three years after Freddie's death, Jim published a book about his time with the singer titled Mercury and Me. He worked as Freddie's gardener after moving into the singer's Kensington mansion, and preferred to stay away from the rock and roll lifestyle.
Mercury died in 1991, leaving disposal details that included 50 percent of his share of band income to Austin, with a fourth going to his parents and a fourth to his sister. However, since the death of his mother and father, their shares reverted to Austin, while Bulsara continues to receive 25 percent.