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Post by thelambertluvva on Feb 26, 2018 14:13:05 GMT -5
Ha ha! Can not believe that John or NBC think that sounds good. Been discussing this clip via DM for 2 days now. Reminiscent of the Gokey scream! LOL! Also wondering if Adam’s 2 riffing tweets are throwing a little shade! LOL! I doubt Adam or anyone would be surprised that John does not have the chops that Adam has. But the stage concert version that I saw of JCS, (I think it was filmed in London) my first thoughts were that John would not be to able to match this guy. Judging from this clip, he is not even close. I wonder if this is going to be another Carrie Underwood (Sound of Music) type letdown. Big name but not right for the role. Would love to see Adam get a great part in something but with a great cast as well. He was wonderful in RHPS but Laverne was not. And the reviews were horrible except for his. That seems to be the same thing that happened with The Ten Commandments. He was a show stopper with his performance but the others not so much. Maybe it was a good thing that he was not interested in being in this particular production once it moved along or not available, or whatever. When I first learned that Adam did not get the part I was upset and moping. When I told my husband, he said immediately "Well, I think he dodged a bullet." I asked why. He said, "Well, John is nothing special. And he's getting top billing over Adam? You want him to be associated with that?" I didn't know what to think at the time but maybe he has a point.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 14:15:18 GMT -5
John can sing but I cannot image why advertising executive would decide that this clip would entice anyone to want to watch him or the show. Just bad all the way around. They think that viewing audiences don't give a crap about the singing, it's the story, and this "why must I die" is all about the story, it's the central concept of the story, preknowledge. Good ad execs know better, that would be preaching to the existing crowd. That is not what savvy high dollar advertising is about.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 14:19:43 GMT -5
I have a question about Sirius Satellite Radio. I have it for the first time in my new car and want to know why there's no Queen Channel. They just announced the addition of a Lynyrd Skynyrd channel in the rock category and they already have LOTS of other artists such as Jimmy Buffet, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen who have their own channels so why not Queen? Since they play singles, albums and live shows on these channels, there is the possibility that some of the QAL concerts might even make it on the air. They have had a Queen channel from time to time. There are quite a few artists where they do ‘residency’ channels, some are always available others are temporary depend8ng on their popularity. .
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Post by cassie on Feb 26, 2018 14:36:06 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJNljqI9bMThis video was mentioned yesterday. The comments were said to be avoided but they didn't bother me too much. Sorry, but those that say that Queen "deep deep deep down" would wish they worked with someone like Marc, I just can't take those serious...like because Brian and Roger couldn't work with him instead if they wanted to?^^ ...and I'll just let other fans be fans as well, hyperboleing and superlatives and all... ...the comment that stung me the most was that Adam always sings in one tone, has one color to voice...like what?!! ...Is what Marc Martel is doing in this healthy for his voice or is he straining it?...maybe Cassie could help? I wondered about that too. It sure sounds unhealthy to me. But, I chose not to listen to the whole song. It was too uncomfortable and unpleasant. And pointless. As to the comment about Adam singing in only one tone or color, it is so absurd I can only roll my eyes. We all know that Adam can sing different genres in different styles, with different colors in his voice. We even have a thread with examples called "Holy shit! That's Adam?" adamtopia.com/thread/975/holy-sh-adam-voice-versatile But, in all the examples, he is producing the sound in a healthy way that does not trash his voice. I have no doubt he could create many more sounds, but it is not worth the risk to his instrument. (ala Danny Gokey in another theme of today's thread) Because Adam is always using correct vocal techniques he is going to have a richness and resonance in his voice. If that makes it "one tone, one color" I"ll take it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 14:48:51 GMT -5
LMAO at his hand cupping his ear! Far worse than the vocal, for me, is his phrasing! Ruins the song!
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Post by cassie on Feb 26, 2018 15:03:31 GMT -5
Oh, this does not sound good. I actually do not think it sounds as terrible as y'all do. Not great. But basically on pitch (an F#5, not an F like the guy said), and has some vibrato at the end. But, just because a person can produce a note in some sort of fashion, doesn't mean they should. It makes me think of that famed whistle register that, who is it?, Whitney? sang. "Wow! Listen how high she can sing!!! Phenomenal!" No, not so much. Those dog whistle high notes add nothing to the emotion or interpretation of the song. They serve no function except to make the listeners' jaws drop. John's singing of that phrase just sounds wrong for the song, for the emotion, for the storyline. Jesus is in agony, wrestling with God's will. He has been told he has to volunteer to be brutally tortured to death. "WHY SHOULD I DIE????!!!!!" Did you hear any of that agony, that test of faith, that struggle to understand and accept, that fear of ultimate torment? Or did you just hear a very high little note? Will it blow people's minds? Probably. The audience loves ultra-high notes. Will it enhance the drama? Advance the story? Emphasize the greatness of Jesus' sacrifice? NOPE. In fact, it will likely throw people out of the storyline rather than increase its impact. That is another thing that Adam does with great skill: He tells the story. His rendition serves the intent. He talks about that frequently with performing Queen's repertoire. He doesn't mention singing high notes. He doesn't try to imitate Freddie's style physically or vocally. He wants to be true to the intent of the composer. Oh, the boy is enough of a show-off to throw in amazing notes and phrases and riffs and moves. He knows how to hook an audience and make them gasp. But, not at the expense of the song itself, if you know what I mean. John's comment, or was it the other guy's, about it blowing their minds, or impressing them or whatever, makes me very leery of the direction of this production.
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Post by mehitabel on Feb 26, 2018 15:13:53 GMT -5
Oh, this does not sound good. I actually do not think it sounds as terrible as y'all do. Not great. But basically on pitch (an F#5, not an F like the guy said), and has some vibrato at the end. But, just because a person can produce a note in some sort of fashion, doesn't mean they should. It makes me think of that famed whistle register that, who is it?, Whitney? sang. "Wow! Listen how high she can sing!!! Phenomenal!" No, not so much. Those dog whistle high notes add nothing to the emotion or interpretation of the song. They serve no function except to make the listeners' jaws drop. John's singing of that phrase just sounds wrong for the song, for the emotion, for the storyline. Jesus is in agony, wrestling with God's will. He has been told he has to volunteer to be brutally tortured to death. "WHY SHOULD I DIE????!!!!!" Did you hear any of that agony, that test of faith, that struggle to understand and accept, that fear of ultimate torment? Or did you just hear a very high little note? Will it blow people's minds? Probably. The audience loves ultra-high notes. Will it enhance the drama? Advance the story? Emphasize the greatness of Jesus' sacrifice? NOPE. In fact, it will likely throw people out of the storyline rather than increase its impact. That is another thing that Adam does with great skill: He tells the story. His rendition serves the intent. He talks about that frequently with performing Queen's repertoire. He doesn't mention singing high notes. He doesn't try to imitate Freddie's style physically or vocally. He wants to be true to the intent of the composer. Oh, the boy is enough of a show-off to throw in amazing notes and phrases and riffs and moves. He knows how to hook an audience and make them gasp. But, not at the expense of the song itself, if you know what I mean. John's comment, or was it the other guy's, about it blowing their minds, or impressing them or whatever, makes me very leery of the direction of this production. I guess I am a traditionalist. That does not sound right to my ears. I love re-interpretations, but there are limits. I'll probably watch, at least the beginning.
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Post by adamrocks on Feb 26, 2018 15:21:16 GMT -5
Oh, this does not sound good. When I saw this on TV all I could say is "No....my ears!" Sorry...sounded awful to me. My son goes..."Wow..now that was bad".
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Post by bamafan on Feb 26, 2018 15:22:17 GMT -5
Boy, he matches the background perfectly....lol
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Post by petrajo on Feb 26, 2018 15:22:20 GMT -5
Thanks cassie !! I just have to go by the way that clip makes me feel and that was very unpleasant. I really value your points and love reading your comments. ❤️
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