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Post by AnnAdoresAdam on Dec 1, 2017 6:37:00 GMT -5
Today's the day!
Soon to set off to my first-ever QAL show with two of my besties. They're not Glamberts but they know of Adam and of course everyone here of our age knows the Queen hits because they're part of the fabric of our society. I suspect one of their main motivations in wanting to go (they volunteered, I didn't invite them) is that they're totally intrigued at their (as they see me) sensible, feet-on-the-ground friend could be so openly and completely nuts about a gay male singer! We're only 35 miles from Newcastle but we're staying overnight to make a proper occasion of it. The hotel told my friend that pretty much everyone staying there tonight is there for the same reason.
I can't expect my friends to queue for hours in the freezing cold but we're going to get there just after 6 and hope for a good spot. I don't have an Internet on my phone so sadly I won't be able to stream or take pictures.
I've been a bit sad that the UK is at the end of the tour because I've been trying to keep away from videos or live streams (other than the very first night) so as to keep it fresh. And also I was worried about them wearing themselves out before they got here.
But now it's here, almost 3 years from that fateful NYE when I fell in love with the most handsome man in the world with the best voice I've ever heard.
Darling Adam, here I come!
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Post by pi on Dec 1, 2017 6:54:23 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Dec 1, 2017 7:00:53 GMT -5
Express & StarQueen + Adam Lambert, Arena Birmingham - review with picturesThey promised to rock us and they did - last night Queen + Adam Lambert brought an absolutely unforgettable show to Arena Birmingham.
An under-whelming banner simply with the acts name emblazoned across donned the stage, to confused looks from the crowd.
Any ides that this show would not be a theatrical wonder evaporated instantly as this faux-metal banner was broken by a projection of Queen's lovable stone mascot Frank - who lifted the sign to reveal the rock icons in all of their glory.
The crowd erupted at the mere sight of original Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor, who left jaws hanging on the floor with their effortless-looking instrumental solos.
It is a large task to step into the shoes of rock icon Freddie Mercury - and this is something Adam Lambert addressed almost instantly.
"Now I know what you may be thinking" Adam shouted from a platform that jutted into the crowd, boldly dressed in a bright pink suit and glittering platform heels. "You may be thinking, 'he's no Freddie Mercury', and you're right! There has only been one god on this Earth that goes by the name of Freddie Mercury!"
He may not be Freddie Mercury, but Lambert dazzled the crowd in his own right and did Mercury's legend justice by channelling his sheer talent during every moment he spent onstage.
From the first notes of Hammer to Fall and Stone Cold Crazy, Lambert displayed the energy of a blazing sun - strutting and sashaying across the stage like a king.
This blatant confidence was matched only by his vocals. Every note that came out of his mouth was simply mesmerising and breathed oodles of life into the already iconic tracks.
Adam Lambert is born to be on stage and entertaining the masses - when he was not singing pitch-perfect, he was sitting on the head of an animatronic Frank during Killer Queen or jumping on a tricycle to ride around the stage during Bicycle Race to erupting laughter from the crowd.
He may not be Freddie Mercury, but Adam Lambert channelled the same passion the star had for Queen. It was evident he was honoured to play with the band every second that he was on stage, and this was moving to watch.
Lambert wasn't the only person paying a fitting tribute to Freddie Mercury - guitarist Brain May left no dry eyes in the house through an acoustic rendition of Love of My Life, in which Mercury himself joined May through the onstage screen as lighters and phones lit up the arena in a vigil.
More... www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/2017/12/01/queen--adam-lambert-arena-birmingham---review-with-pictures/
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Post by pi on Dec 1, 2017 7:09:19 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Dec 1, 2017 7:44:13 GMT -5
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Post by FanOfTheMan on Dec 1, 2017 8:05:28 GMT -5
Today's the day! Soon to set off to my first-ever QAL show with two of my besties. They're not Glamberts but they know of Adam and of course everyone here of our age knows the Queen hits because they're part of the fabric of our society. I suspect one of their main motivations in wanting to go (they volunteered, I didn't invite them) is that they're totally intrigued at their (as they see me) sensible, feet-on-the-ground friend could be so openly and completely nuts about a gay male singer! We're only 35 miles from Newcastle but we're staying overnight to make a proper occasion of it. The hotel told my friend that pretty much everyone staying there tonight is there for the same reason. I can't expect my friends to queue for hours in the freezing cold but we're going to get there just after 6 and hope for a good spot. I don't have an Internet on my phone so sadly I won't be able to stream or take pictures. I've been a bit sad that the UK is at the end of the tour because I've been trying to keep away from videos or live streams (other than the very first night) so as to keep it fresh. And also I was worried about them wearing themselves out before they got here. But now it's here, almost 3 years from that fateful NYE when I fell in love with the most handsome man in the world with the best voice I've ever heard. Darling Adam, here I come! I hope you and your friends have a most wonderful experience!!!!
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Post by bamafan on Dec 1, 2017 8:59:03 GMT -5
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