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ADAM LAMBERT @adamlambert •
"...saw all of the saints lock up the gates I could not enter."
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ADAM LAMBERT @adamlambert •
"...walked into the flames called out your name, but there was no answer"
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ADAM LAMBERT @adamlambert
"....don't give a fuck if I go down down down"
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@shoshannastone Will Ghost Town be released on the 21st April for Singapore?
shoshanna stone @shoshannastone
@adamlambertsg 12 ET which is the 21st in Australia, 21st in the UK, 20th still in LA. Work it out guys!
Colors for Era 3 - Black and White
ADAM LAMBERT Verified account
@adamlambert
You guys keep asking me 'what are the colors for this era?!" I didn't realize there had been assigned colors!? Let's go w BLACK n WHITE
Popjustice @popjustice
@adamlambert Strictly speaking black isn't a colour, hope this helps
Ninjas are working overtime!
Adam posted this first, then deleted it and replaced with black and white pic
Entertainment/Music
Adam Lambert Reveals New Single Clip and Art
“Ghost Town” is coming.
By Dennis Hinzmann
April 16 2015 10:39 PM EDT
Adam Lambert is doing his best to make sure his fans die from anticipation of his new album. The singer released a clip of “Ghost Town,” the first single off of his upcoming album The Original High, along with the single art. The full song releases on April 21, but you can listen to the clip Lambert posted to his Twitter and Instagram accounts below.
(clip of Teaser #3)
Link: www.out.com/music/2015/4/16/.VTEOQWbZFWY.twitter
youtu.be/HWz14e4Ndjc
The Dream of the ‘90s Is Alive in Adam Lambert’s 'Ghost Town’
Lyndsey Parker, Managing Editor
April 17, 2015
I have heard the future of pop. It sounds a bit like '90s pop. It also sounds amazing. It is “Ghost Town,” the forthcoming single by Adam Lambert, and true to its title, it is hauntingly catchy.
The Season 8 American Idol runner-up fondly nicknamed “Glambert” dabbled in '70s rock on his debut album, For Your Entertainment, and in daft, punky '80s rollerdisco on the follow-up, Trespassing; he’s also spent the last couple years belting out '70s and '80s classics fronting Queen on an international tour. But if his thrilling new single is any indication, he’s going totally '90s on his forthcoming third album, The Original High. It’s a natural progression for the ever-evolving, decade- and genre-straddling artist, of course — but ironically, despite “Ghost Town’s” throwback house vibe, it’s the most modern-sounding thing Adam has ever recorded.
And, also, it rules. Yes, there were at least four tracks on the criminally underrated Trespassing that should have been megahits, but “Ghost Town” has major song-of-the-summer potential. Seriously, if this Max Martin-produced Eurodance floor-filler isn’t playing in every club from L.A. to Tokyo by July, I will eat one of Adam’s many dapper hats.
Fitting right into the current pop spectrum alongside Years & Years, Disclosure, and Clean Bandit, the beat-tastic, remix-ready “Ghost Town” alternates between witch-housey minimalism, thumping hard house, and acoustic melancholia. (Sample sorrowful lyrics, sung with all the heart-on-designer-sleeve, keening intensity of Adam in full-on “Mad World”/“Tracks of My Tears” mode: “Died last night in my dreams / Walking the streets of some old ghost town / I tried to believe in God and James Dean / But Hollywood sold out / Saw all of the saints lock up the gates / I could not enter / Walked into the flames, called out your name / But there was no answer / And now I know my heart is a ghost town.”)
And it’s all laced with some of the most earwormy canned pop whistling since Peter Bjorn & John’s “Young Folks” or Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks.” This is a happy/sad track that works, and werks, on so many levels.
It’s an extremely good sign that it feels like “Ghost Town” ends way too soon, even though it actually clocks in at the standard radio-edit length of 3:28. But hey, that’s what the Repeat button is for, right? And I’ve personally been whacking Repeat like a mouse banging against a food-pellet lever in a science lab experiment ever since I first cued up this tasty cut. I’d apologize to my adjacent co-workers in the Yahoo cubicle farm who’ve had to hear “Ghost Town” about 52,000 times at full volume… but honestly, none of them have complained. Yet another good sign!
Adam has been posting snippets of “Ghost Town” over the past couple weeks, but the song makes its official debut on April 21. (Side note: When it does, some enterprising DJ needs to make an Adam Lambert “Ghost Town”/Madonna “Ghosttown” mashup, stat. Suggested title: “Madamma.”) Get your Repeat buttons ready, people.
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Click on this link and comment: www.yahoo.com/music/the-dream-of-the-90s-is-alive-in-adam-lamberts-116674643631.html
Adam Lambert's 7 Best 'American Idol' Performances Will Blow You Away
Alex Kritselis @handsupalex
Jim Dyson/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
I have a confession to make: I didn’t watch Season 8 of American Idol — a.k.a. the season Adam Lambert was robbed and took second place to the talented but lackluster Kris Allen. (Apparently, even Allen thinks Lambert deserved to win!) I became disillusioned with the show after Taylor Hicks claimed victory in 2006 (can you blame me?) and stopped tuning in… but you better believe I went back and watched Season 8 online as soon as I heard Lambert’s music on the radio for the first time. “How on Earth did this guy not win??” I asked myself at the time/am still asking myself every day. It’s a mystery. Thankfully, it all worked out in the end. With his new single, “Ghost Town,” premiering on April 21 (and his new album, The Original High, coming out this summer), now is the perfect time to revisit Adam Lambert’s best American Idol performances.
If you ask me, Lambert is one of Idol’s most memorable contestants. His stage presence, creativity, and unique sense of style were unmatched during Season 8. Oh, and he was a pretty incredible vocalist, too. (He still is, of course. In fact, I think he’s gotten even better, if you can believe it!)
Check out the now 33-year-old singer’s seven finest American Idol moments below. Who knows? Watching them might just make the agonizing wait for “Ghost Town” a teensy bit easier.
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”
youtu.be/xnWyHIW9Hro
Lambert’s audition is impeccable — he shows so much range in just 21 seconds! It’s definitely one of the best auditions in Idol history.
The Miracles’ “The Tracks of My Tears”
youtu.be/jjbP2F4lGUc
Sometimes, less is more. (That’s actually Lambert’s new motto, by the way.)
Aerosmith’s “Cryin’”
youtu.be/q2wx_CV8S6Y
Everything Lambert does from the 2:10 mark on is nothing short of astonishing.
U2’s “One”
youtu.be/r57Ze-DU7gI
That note at the 1:17 mark! Wow.
Yvonne Elliman’s “If I Can’t Have You”
youtu.be/6UZ8I_jk88k
When Lambert hits the chorus, I get chills.
Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music”
youtu.be/q5H7BrHwUdk
Lambert is on fire during this performance! I think it’s extremely difficult to pull off a big up-tempo song live, but he nails it. He looks like he’s having a blast.
Tears for Fears’ “Mad World”
youtu.be/dJOWgqp4ZfA
There’s really only one word to describe Lambert’s rendition of “Mad World”: unforgettable.
Image: lambertgifs.co.vu/Tumblr
A great way to start the day
A newish, old video from The Ellen Show.
Adam Lambert Dances with the Audience
Posted 146 days ago - By ellentube team
You absolutely must click here: ellentube.com/videos/0_ajuuilxr
Here is a download of Adam dancing on The Ellen Show:
bit.ly/1DtsxBu
In Her Shoes: A Chat With Celebrity Stylist Jen Rade
April 17, 2015 Meghan Cleary
As one of Hollywood's top stylists, Jen Rade has done it all. She got her start styling hip-hop videos for Bell Biv Davoe and Ice Cube, went on to style Marilyn Manson, Pink, Everclear, among others, and now dresses A-listers including Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Morrison and Zosia Mamet. She has styled award-winning commercials for Target and Apple, and appeared everywhere from Under the Gunn to Styl'd as a fashion expert. Her own line on QVC, The Edge, regularly sells out on the behemoth retailer, and we think with this dossier, she might be one of the hardest working women in Hollywood style today.
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Oh! And I did Adam Lambert for the "Queen" tour. I hand crystallized with Swarovski crystals a men's boot that literally took us days. We used 4,000 different sized crystals and hand placed them on the boot to make these just incredible shoes. By the way, for customizing shoes, I don't like hot glue, I like E6000 and I use a bead tool, beeswax, q-tips and my fingers. It's very spiderweb-y so you have to be careful.
Link: www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/her-shoes-a-chat-celebrity-787795
Brian May reveals personal collection of brand new 3D photos of Freddie Mercury and Queen
QUEEN fans will be thrilled as Brian May announces the release of a new book, Queen in 3-D, with never-before-seen images of Freddie Mercury, Queen and Adam Lambert at work and at play.
The London Stereoscopic Company's new book Queen in 3-D will be released in 2016
Link to entire article: www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/music/437160/brian-may-freddie-mercury-new-queen-in-3D-book-adam-lambert
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What to do now to support Adam's new single
Things to do this week
1. Remember to have fun and get ready to enjoy the music!
2. If you do not stream music already, pick a streaming service you like and set up an account. Spotify is a good choice. You need to use an email address and/or Facebook account. I have an email/Facebook account I use for many Adam-related activities. It keeps this stuff isolated from any information about me and my life.
>> The following services are counted for BOTH the Billboard Singles and Album Chart: Amazon Prime Audio On-Demand, Beats Music Audio On-Demand, Google Play Audio On-Demand, Medianet Audio On-Demand, Medianet Audio Tethered, Rdio Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio), Rdio Audio Tethered Plays, Rhapsody Audio On-Demand Plays, Rhapsody Audio Tethered Plays, Slacker Audio On-Demand Plays, Spotify Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio), Xbox Music Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio) and Xbox Music Audio Tethered Plays.
>> The following services are ONLY tracked by Nielsen for the SINGLES chart: Amazon Prime Audio Radio Streaming, AOL Radio (powered by Slacker) Audio Radio Streaming, Milk (part of Slacker) Audio Radio Streaming, Rhapsody Audio Radio Streaming, Slacker Audio Radio Streaming, Vevo on YouTube Video On-Demand Plays, YouTube Video On-Demand Plays, VidZone Video On-Demand Plays and VidZone Video Video Streaming (non-demand).
>> Caution: Amazon Prime only offers limited new releases and there is not sign that "Ghost Town" will be available on Amazon Prime. If you are a Prime customer, check out the free Spotify service. It is easy to use and really is free.
Spotify On-Demand is a great choice -- counts for all the Billboard Charts: You need to download Spotify and install it, but I think it is worth the effort. This is my fav streaming site and it has the most influential playlists for pop music. Set up your account and follow artists with a lot of current hits (Mark Ronson would be a good choice) and follow Adam if you like him .
Tip: Streaming Adam’s music now will not help his new song chart when it is released.
3. Use social media. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, forums, etc. to post about Adam’s new music, post positive comments on articles about him, share news about Adam. Be talkative!!
4. If you don't already know it, find your local Mainstream Top 40 station and HAC radio Station. Go to their website and decide how you can connect with them. (If you don’t know your station, search on Google: <city name> “Top 40 Radio” or "Hot Adult Contemporary radio".)
You might want to:
• Download their app to your phone.
• Join their e-mail mailing list.
• Like the station on Facebook.
• Follow them on Twitter.
• Follow their important DJs on Twitter – usually this is the Morning Drive-Time Show and the Evening Drive-Time Show.
• Be nice!!! I believe in karma. Adam fans have a reputation for being passionate but very nice. Let’s keep that rep alive and well
Do this so you know when they have contests that involve Adam and for song battle info. When you learn about something cool, pass it on!
5. Click on all the links to Adam articles, add comments, give lots of hits to the people who write about Adam and his music.
Unless Adam or his management ask fans to request his song, do not make any requests.
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The Original High – New Music Watch!!Last update: 4.13.15 by Q3
So we have some bits.
Album title: The Original High
Album release date: Summer 2015
Genre: Pop/Rhythmic
Musical influences – House, Deep House, some R&B (Sources: The Brit Awards Red Carpet Interviews recorded February 25, 2015)
First single: “Ghost Town” releasing April 21, 2015
Tempo: “awesome” Source: Maxwell (Z100 DJ), Twitter 3.18.15
Vocals: “as strong as ever” Source: Maxwell (Z100 DJ), Twitter 3.18.15
Overall effect: Bonkers, Official Chart Company, 4.12.15
Tracklist (not in order, number of tracks is unknown)
1. The Original High, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
2. Ghost Town – first single, written by Max Martin, Tobias Karlsson, Erik Tobias, Ali Payami, Brandon Lowry (AKA Sterling Fox) and Adam Lambert.
Source: Warner Chappell se.warnerchappell.com/song-details/WW010474375000
Sterling Fox @mrsterlingfox • 3.24.15 So this is coming bit.ly/1BIFmU9 @adamlambert new song i wrote with him
3. Another Lonely Night, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
4. Underground, written by Adam Lambert and _______________
5. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
6. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
7. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
8. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
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20. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
Personnel:
Credits:
Executive Producers: Max Martin and Shellback
Vocals: Adam Lambert
Collaborators who might have worked on a track that ended up on the album
U.K. singer-songwriter Joe Janiak (source Billboard March 20, 2014)
Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo (source Billboard March 20, 2014)
Several possible songwriters from the TOH songwriting camp: Tobias Lundgren, Tim Mikael Larsson, Johan Fransson, Paul Aiden, Oscar Gorres, Iya, and Hayley Michelle Aitken. (source: Harry Fox song registration April 26, 2015)
Carl Falk (source: Twitter February 16, 2014)
SECTION AND THREAD FOR THE ORIGINAL HIGH!!
adamtopia.com/thread/2854/original-high
Post news in the daily news thread but if it is important information about the album it would be great if you can add it to the album thread. That will make it easier to find in the future.
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Adamtopia CalendarSince Adam is headed into a solo music promotional period, I am including some general pop music events. They will be in black italics. Events that involve Adam are in Purple. Events that involve Q+AL are in Blue-Violet
April 21, 2015 12:00AM Eastern Time: "Ghost Town" will be released for sale in the US, Canada and other markets. (excluding the UK)
April 28, 2015: "Ghost Town" Radio Impact Date, Rhythmic Crossover (source FMQB)
May TBA "Ghost Town" will be released in the UK.
May 17, 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, NV
May 12-13, 2015 American Idol Finale, Los Angeles, CA
Summer 2015: Adam's Third Studio Album, "The Original High" will be released.
August 30, 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Los Angeles, CA
Queen + Adam Lambert South America Mini Tour
AKA “Don’t Stop Them Now Tour”
September 16, 2015 Q+AL Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ibirapuera Arena
September 18, 2014 Q+AL at Rock in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, City of Rock
September 21, 2015 Q+AL Porto Alegre, Rio Gande do Sol, Brazil, Bibantinho Arena
September 25, 2015 Q+AL Buenos Aires, Argentina, GEBA Arena (not confirmed)
September 26, 2015 Q+AL Buenos Aires, Argentina, GEBA Arena (not confirmed)
More dates may be announced, Chile has been mentioned by Queen sources. There is a totally unconfirmed rumor they will go to Mexico.
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The Adamtopia guidelines are quite simple. To be a member of Adamtopia...
1. You must be an Adam fan.
2. You must be respectful of other members. Feel free to express your opinion, but be glitterier and golden.
3. Strive to be funny, entertaining or informative when you post. Avoid posting something that has already been posted.
4. Never question anyone's right to post, the appropriateness of a topic or define the proper way for an Adam fan or Adamtopia Member to behave. Let the moderators do their job.
More rules will be added if the need arises but, if everyone follows these rules, we will not need a lot of rules.
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Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday!!