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Post by oracle on Mar 7, 2016 1:01:40 GMT -5
Well seeing people are in this mode how about we get inventive and see what ideas we can come up with to help Adam stretch out his shows. He moves along at a full on clip not really breaking between songs except to sip some tea and occasionally to have a quick motivational chat. I'll get started. He can do a Bruce Spingsteen and get someone up on the stage to dance around with during the "dance" part of the show. (net gain about 5-10 mins) He could give a intro to each song taking a few minutes to go into why it represents some deep meaningful part of his life. (easy gain of 3 mins for every song he does that for) He could do a Swifty and bring some other celebrity or local performer on stage to sing a song with him (gain of 10-15 minutes) He could add some acrobatics (ala Pink) to his show (gain 10+ minutes for set up and let down) He could get his back up singers to do a few songs like Leonard Cohen does (gain break time and extra 10+ minutes) ... oh so many options that could artificially stretch out the show in ways many other performers routinely do. Or he can be high octane, full throttle Adam for an 60-75 mins. For me his voice, presence and energy are the show, the rest is just window dressing. He could stand on stage and sing the phone book (especially if he did it improv style accompanied by guitar) and I'd happily pay the ticket price. Yup. More thriller, less filler. That's adam. And since no one who actually was at the show is complaining, I'd say it's working pretty good as is
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Post by adamrocks on Mar 7, 2016 1:02:10 GMT -5
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Post by adamrocks on Mar 7, 2016 1:03:11 GMT -5
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Post by csquared on Mar 7, 2016 1:03:28 GMT -5
For anyone concerned about getting a "short set" concert -- I recommend not worrying about it. And to enjoy the show. 1. You have no power to change it but if you let yourself get wrapped up with "I did not get song A, B and C" -- you will be unhappy. I would really fight the urge to go there. 2. I have seen 2 "short" shows and 1 "long" show. My favorite was tonight's Charlotte concert - a "short" concert. He was so intense for some songs then playful and sexy for other songs. He was much more relaxed and fun than the DC show. The energy in the audience was also different -- people were really happy. 3. Adam was really really good in all three shows I saw. *** The lighting is different in every venue because they are using the house lighting rig for some of the lighting. Tonight's lighting was not as wack as DC's and it was better. Good to hear this from someone who has actually been to the show(s)! I won't be at any and can't even listen to streams. If I'm lucky I can watch some videos once or twice a week. My scrolling finger is getting awfully tired... I do enjoy getting to see the photos and clips on show nights. I have mixed feelings about whether Adam or his management owe anyone an explanation about what's going on.
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Post by Q3 on Mar 7, 2016 1:04:36 GMT -5
I hope someone has great video of the Charlotte concert -- because I cannot even describe some of the moves he did. Trust me video of this show is needed.
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Post by adamrocks on Mar 7, 2016 1:05:13 GMT -5
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Post by mszue on Mar 7, 2016 1:07:11 GMT -5
Well seeing people are in this mode how about we get inventive and see what ideas we can come up with to help Adam stretch out his shows. He moves along at a full on clip not really breaking between songs except to sip some tea and occasionally to have a quick motivational chat. I'll get started. He can do a Bruce Spingsteen and get someone up on the stage to dance around with during the "dance" part of the show. (net gain about 5-10 mins) He could give a intro to each song taking a few minutes to go into why it represents some deep meaningful part of his life. (easy gain of 3 mins for every song he does that for) He could do a Swifty and bring some other celebrity or local performer on stage to sing a song with him (gain of 10-15 minutes) He could add some acrobatics (ala Pink) to his show (gain 10+ minutes for set up and let down) He could get his back up singers to do a few songs like Leonard Cohen does (gain break time and extra 10+ minutes) ... oh so many options that could artificially stretch out the show in ways many other performers routinely do. Or he can be high octane, full throttle Adam for an 60-75 mins. For me his voice, presence and energy are the show, the rest is just window dressing. He could stand on stage and sing the phone book (especially if he did it improv style accompanied by guitar) and I'd happily pay the ticket price. I realize you are just being sarcastic, but some of those options are not bad ones! For goodness sake...how many people have waxed on about loving to listen to Adam talk...have admired his sense of humor, etc? I for one would be ecstatic if he would talk about the inspiration, background,or give us some humorous anecdote before songs!YES,
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Post by adamrocks on Mar 7, 2016 1:07:12 GMT -5
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Post by adamrocks on Mar 7, 2016 1:08:03 GMT -5
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Post by adamrocks on Mar 7, 2016 1:08:36 GMT -5
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