The idea of a one-man band is nothing new, but Fredde Gredde takes this notion to novel heights with his Killer Queen cover. Gredde created the music video above in several takes with seven other "clones" that perform each instrument and vocal arrangement. The result is nothing short of sensational; Gredde hits each note, slide and solo convincingly.
If Fredde Gredde's voice sounds familiar to you, it's likely due to his medley of songs featured on The Simpsons, which we featured in mid-March. During his Killer Queen cover, he takes on several instruments. The two-minute video sees Gredde play rhythm and lead guitar, a bongo drum, a tin whistle, an accordion and the keyboard.
Does this Fredde Gredde cover of Killer Queen do Queen proud?
One-Man Digital Bands
Fredde Gredde Covers "Killer Queen" With Seven Clones
Trend Themes
1. One-man Bands - The rise of one-man bands and the use of technology to replicate multiple instruments and vocal arrangements provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the music industry.
2. Virtual Collaborations - The use of technology to collaborate virtually with other musicians opens up new opportunities and market segments for music producers and artists.
3. Multi-instrumentalists - The emergence of multi-instrumentalists and their ability to produce music using different instruments provides a unique opportunity for innovation in music production and instrument design.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry can tap into the emerging trend of one-man bands and virtual collaborations to create new business models and reach new audience segments.
2. Technology - Technology companies can provide innovative solutions to help musicians create, record, and perform their music using multiple instruments or collaborate virtually with others.
3. Instrument Manufacturing - Instrument manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of multi-instrumentalism and create innovative instruments that can be played by a single musician to produce a whole band sound.