And so my journey with Queen and Adam ends. And what a glorious end it is. I am wandering aimlessly through Zürich today, letting my feelings sink in. Now I am sitting in the top of a church tower, looking out over the lake and the mountains and the city. High. That seemed like an appropriate place to start my recap.
Everything leading up to me standing in front of that curtain again couldn't have gone better. I had a surrealistic day working and then after work straight on the night train. A bit dizzy because I didn't sleep too much I met with the lovely adoreadam, who graciously shared a room with me and took care of me, making coffee and tea when most needed. She was the best companion. Thank you again!
The queue was full of nice people. And sunshine. And no pushing. Just the honest adrenaline rush when doors open and running but not running to the barrier. I had the exact spot that I wanted, B stage front row. Ended up in the middle of Queen fans. They started to tell me that Adam was really great.
But they were convinced that there weren't any Adam fans in the venue, because, well... Nobody would go there just for Adam, of course.
There was this big guy next to me that really demanded attention. Wore a bright red shirt. Hanging over the barrier. Proud of only looking at Brian and Roger, and sort of ignoring Adam, like you get a medal for that. He had been to 26 shows. I think Adam knew, so he got ignored right back. And so did I, being next to him. But I didn't mind. I had my moments with Adam singing to me in Cologne.
It is such an experience to hear Adam improvising before I want it all. That aaaah just spun threads of sound around my body. I felt it on my skin. And Adam singing WWLTF right in front of you is an experience that can't be beaten. The sheer power he unleashes is mindblowing.
Girl next to me got wet at Killer Queen. Absolutely soaked. I got a few drops too. It's definitely not champagne.
The light show is amazing from the the B stage looking straight at the main stage. This is the first time I have actually seen why it makes sense to lower the Q during Lap of the Gods. It really does look like a spaceship when it's down. The lasers are very cool. And fun to play with when Brian is doing his solo. To catch three colors in a row.
I couldn't see Adam all of the time (security guard blocking my view), but that was okay. I finally found the inner peace this show to close my eyes and just live in that voice. Had to remind myself to open them again, because I just soared away.
Loved Brian even more this time around. Looked him in the eye a couple of times. He was funny, having fun and making us laugh. He was already crying before he even started singing Love of my Life. His playing was just incredible. Every time he stopped during his solo I really hoped that wouldn't be the end. He just makes that guitar sing. And he favorited my tweet.
I touched Adam. I promised myself before that I wouldn't be one of those grabby hands. But I missed the high five (Queen guy next to me drowned me out, again), and when he stopped to sing just a little bit to my right my hand just shot out and I stroked his arm. He was very soft. Gave me such a jolt that I didn't get back on earth until halfway Crazy Little Thing.
At the end I said goodbye to them, when they walked off stage. Looking at Adams crown glittering disappearing backstage. Just like in Toronto. And in many ways this show was a lot like my first one. I got totally sucked up in the magic. And many little full circle moments. The enjoyment of waiting for the show to start, right on that barrier. Brian saying 'don't be shy' before singing Love of my Life. Adam singing WATC with the microphone pointed at the public, but hearing him anyway because he is so close. The few pictures of Adam that
I took all blurry. And total and utter confusion in my mind after the lights went on again, when I had to deal with other people, my missing hat, finding a place to have a beer etc. When I emerged in the foyer they were playing White Queen.
I didn't cry at the show, because I was just too happy. And to my surprise I am not crying now, even though this was the last time. It was absolute bliss to be there, and I am just feeling very thankful that I could experience that.
Yesterday when I was in the venue, it felt like being home. I was there, in that bubble of great music with beautiful lights. Queen and Adam performing on stage and radiating happiness. Like a warm sun that I could bask in. Nothing mattered except for the music, and I don't know where I went, but I wasn't in Zürich anymore.