9.19.16 Q+AL Taipei! First Queen concert in Taiwan
Sept 18, 2016 23:07:53 GMT -5
Post by Q3 on Sept 18, 2016 23:07:53 GMT -5
Today: Nangang Exhibition Hall Taipei
Time: Event Time in Taipei, Taiwan 8:00 PMCST Monday, September 19, 2016
In North America it will be an early morning!
8:00AM Eastern
7:00AM Central
5:00AM Pacific
World clock: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Q%2BAL+Tour+-+Nangang+Exhibition+Hall+%28Show%29&iso=20160919T20&p1=241
Audio Stream: mixlr.com/joesymoon/
Venue capacity is about 19,400.
This is the first Queen concert in the Republic of China on Taiwan!
Singapore Reviews
Source: AMANDA @amandaclambert
Lambert hits the high notes with Queen
Eddino Abdul HadiMusic Correspondent
QUEEN+ADAM LAMBERT & BASTILLE
Padang Stage/Last Saturday
Singer Adam Lambert must have one of the toughest jobs in the modern music world - standing in for the late Freddie Mercury of the British band Queen, who is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic frontmen in the history of rock 'n' roll.
But as his performance at British rock icons Queen's gig here at the Singapore Grand Prix last Saturday would attest, the former American Idol finalist can hold his own in the situation. He had his flamboyant take on the band's canon of songs, many of which became rock classics long before he was even born.
Brimming with confidence, 34- year-old Lambert, who first performed with the Queen members who are still alive and playing with the band - Brian May and Roger Taylor - in 2009, seemed very much aware that there was no point in trying to emulate Mercury's moves and singular singing style.
He could reach Mercury's incredibly wide vocal range with ease and, in songs like Somebody To Love, delivered the high notes more smoothly than the late singer did.
The band's two-hour-long set was visually grand, befitting of the massive Padang Stage, which, like in previous Formula One races, is the largest stage in the local concert scene. It was 46-year-old Queen's first gig in Singapore, while Lambert has sung here several times.
The 55,000-strong crowd sang along with gusto to rock anthems such as the foot-stomping We Will Rock You and the show closer, We Are The Champions.
The song selection ran like the band's Greatest Hits release - this was no setlist with deep album cuts to satiate hardcore fans, it was a populist collection filled with hits from the 1970s (Seven Seas Of Rhye, Somebody To Love) and the 1980s (Radio Ga Ga, I Want It All).
Mercury's presence loomed large in the show, from a virtual duet with Lambert in a majestic rendition of rock epic Bohemian Rhapsody via old video footage, to Lambert's monologue on the late singer and how he stood for the power of love.
May had plenty of moments in the spotlight too, from a visually and aurally stunning solo on a rising podium, complete with a fancy laser light show, to displaying his fine vocal chops on Love Of My Life, originally sung by Mercury.
Drummer Taylor shone in his solo segments, whether it was a drum duel with his son, Rufus Tiger Taylor, or channelling Mercury's vocals in the 1985 hit, A Kind Of Magic.
The band also paid tribute to the late rock icon David Bowie by playing a spirited rendition of their 1981 collaboration, Under Pressure.
Earlier in the night, fellow English band Bastille held their own in a decidedly more contemporary set.
Heavy on the keyboards and synthesizers, hook-filled millennial hits such as Pompeii and Things We Lost In The Fire were anthemic and had enough arena-rock brass to carry across the large audience.
What frontman Dan Smith lacked in cohesive dance moves, he made up for with enthusiasm.
Their hour-long set featured songs from their recently released second album, Wild World, as well as covers that included a moody take on TLC's R&B/pop classic, No Scrubs.
Still, their avid set could hardly compare with the electrifying atmosphere of Queen and Lambert's powerful performance. Somewhere up there, Mercury must be smiling.
Link: www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/lambert-hits-the-high-notes-with-queen
Source: AMANDA @amandaclambert
10 Best Moments from the Queen + Adam Lambert show at the 2016 F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Were you one of the 55,000 people who fell in love with Queen all over again last night? We pick 10 of the best moments from the Queen + Adam Lambert show at the 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
1. When Brian May wasted no time at all in showing off his mad skills
Starting their set with Seven Seas of Rhye, guitarist Brian May stole the show from the very beginning. With his signature curls (which have matured into grey ringlets), the 69-year-old was still very much at home on stage, decked out in a rather trendy black lace blouson.
2. When Adam Lambert called out for all the fat as* b*tches out there
For some three and a half minutes, 55,000 people declared their appreciation for fat-bottomed girls — and the song, of course. Written by May and released in 1978, it was an opportune time for a firsthand view of May's finger work, with a camera attached to the edge of his guitar.
3. When Adam Lambert made royalty look pretty freaking amazing
Once the throne was out, 'Glambert' sashayed down the centre platform, wearing a lace singlet and platform booty heels. Taking his rightful place at the throne, he belted out Killer Queen, Queen's first international hit released in 1994.
4. When Adam Lambert addressed the elephant in the room
When Lambert finally had time to catch a break after a few songs (the group was belting out hit after hit), he paced around the centre stage and finally mentioned late lead singer Freddie Mercury, who passed away in 1991. Lambert knows he has big shoes to fill — but after doing this for four years (Queen + Adam Lambert first performed together in 2010), the American Idol finalist fills out those heels pretty snugly. Fun fact: Lambert sang Bohemian Rhapsody for his audition back in 2009.
5. When we all felt the pain of needing somebody to love
To our surprise, Lambert shared that he doesn't have somebody in his life at the moment. While we expressed our empathy in unison, it did give the group enough reason to launch into Somebody to Love.
6. When Brian May impressed us with his Mandarin
Yes, every visiting artiste attempts this (as well as mention Singapore's heat). But it's ten times more endearing when someone as legendary as May does so. "Xie Xie," he tried, right before he blessed us with a solo, heartbreaking rendition of Love of My Life, the song Mercury wrote about his female former partner Mary Austin. "Magic might happen," cautioned May — and true to his words, a video recording of Mercury singing the song appeared in the background.
7. When the late David Bowie made a much-needed appearance
10 songs in, a David Bowie tribute came in order of Under Pressure, a result of the collaboration between the music giants in 1982. When the night wrapped up, Bowie's Heroes was one of the songs put on as the crowd streamed out of the venue.
8. When Roger Taylor engaged in a drum battle with his own son
As if it wasn't enough to be born from a Queen drummer, 25-year-old Rufus Tiger Taylor is also a touring member of the band. The duo engaged in a drum battle father and sons could only dream of.
9. When we wanted to follow Brian May into the galaxy of genius guitar playing
...because we're certain that's where he was created. May blessed the crowd with a more than 10-minute-long guitar solo, as graphics around him swirled to form galaxies before ending with a blazing sun rising. It was pretty telling — the planets revolving around that huge ball of fire mirrored our lesser selves revolving around someone as talented as May. Did we mention that he's also a physicist?
10. When Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions closed the show
3, 2, 1, and...life complete. Undoubtedly the one song the crowd was waiting for last night, Bohemian Rhapsody had everyone whipping out their phones and singing along to the multi-faceted song. Mercury made a comeback in the visuals. When Lambert and him sang the last lines "Nothing really matters to me", we're certain a fair share of tears was shed.
Link: www.buro247.sg/culture/music/concert-review-queen-adam-lambert.html
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