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Post by girldrummer on May 12, 2018 22:24:19 GMT -5
Kind of Adam-related. Adam just saw Boys in the Band in NYC. Just read that Jim Parsons, who's in the play, was coming down a step when the cast was taking their bows and tripped and broke his foot. He managed to bow, then hobble off. His next performance has been cancelled. Too bad. I really like him. Hope he's back soon.
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Post by EenieMeenie on May 13, 2018 7:37:57 GMT -5
There are a lot of really good singers in the theater world. Fortunately, Adam was able to successfully contest the "too theatrical" label when he went through the Idol auditions. I think it is so unfortunate that the music industry focuses on specific genres and age groups. I get it, it's a business but I find it disheartening. I'm glad Adam made it through the gauntlet but we all know he has worked his ass off to get as far as he has. Others seem to have success handed to them on a platter. I understand your point and certainly agree with you that there are countless good singers in the world. And certainly, Adam is theatrical -- but that is also what makes his concerts -- solo or Queen so captivating. But I can't think of anyone who has been an overnight success and lasted. I am sure there is someone but I don't know of one successful musician -- vocalist or not -- who has not worked their asses off. Sometimes we just don't know the story. For example, if Rachael Platten had not opened for Adam, I would never have known either how old she was nor how hard she had worked to finally get a hit. While Adam was in theater productions, he also was involved with his own electro-pop music, fronted a rock band, did Zodiac, +++ along with session and demo work since he was 18. Even in high school he was in a Jazz vocal group. So while he was born "theatrical" it seems, musically he has been diverse. So when he walked on the Idol stage, he was not just some theater kid. If he was, I don't think he would have done so well. I agree, Adam's theatrical spin is exactly what makes his performances captivating. I found it surprising that angle was viewed as a detriment by singing competition judges. I guess when you are looking for an American Idol that is not viewed as mainstream and, therefore, not particularly welcome. Adam boasts about his musical theater experiences and, yes, although his training was very diverse and he brought a lot to the table with his various musical experiences, I personally feel that his stage performances were the biggest influence -- "Ladies and Gentlemen", j/s. It's been 9 or 10 years since Idol -- and except for just a few great vacations, Adam has been "pounding the pavement". I guess the point I was trying to make was even with his voice and his experience, it hasn't been easy. I wasn't actually thinking of sustainable careers and you have made a solid observation in that regard.
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Post by lurleene on May 13, 2018 11:04:33 GMT -5
I understand your point and certainly agree with you that there are countless good singers in the world. And certainly, Adam is theatrical -- but that is also what makes his concerts -- solo or Queen so captivating. But I can't think of anyone who has been an overnight success and lasted. I am sure there is someone but I don't know of one successful musician -- vocalist or not -- who has not worked their asses off. Sometimes we just don't know the story. For example, if Rachael Platten had not opened for Adam, I would never have known either how old she was nor how hard she had worked to finally get a hit. While Adam was in theater productions, he also was involved with his own electro-pop music, fronted a rock band, did Zodiac, +++ along with session and demo work since he was 18. Even in high school he was in a Jazz vocal group. So while he was born "theatrical" it seems, musically he has been diverse. So when he walked on the Idol stage, he was not just some theater kid. If he was, I don't think he would have done so well. I agree, Adam's theatrical spin is exactly what makes his performances captivating. I found it surprising that angle was viewed as a detriment by singing competition judges. I guess when you are looking for an American Idol that is not viewed as mainstream and, therefore, not particularly welcome. Adam boasts about his musical theater experiences and, yes, although his training was very diverse and he brought a lot to the table with his various musical experiences, I personally feel that his stage performances were the biggest influence -- "Ladies and Gentlemen", j/s. It's been 9 or 10 years since Idol -- and except for just a few great vacations, Adam has been "pounding the pavement". I guess the point I was trying to make was even with his voice and his experience, it hasn't been easy. I wasn't actually thinking of sustainable careers and you have made a solid observation in that regard. I agree. But the judges liked Adam. I think they were trying to pull him in and keep him in the competition and were fearful that the voters would reject him. But it was almost impossible tho to put a lid on him, lol. And we all were the beneficiaries of that even without the win. It was pretty funny how Billy Bush interviewed KA after he won. He said he won because he was more mainstream and America was not ready to welcome Adam into their living rooms, or something stupid like that. HA! How did that all work out for ya? When Adam was later invited to Access Hollywood while his star rising and he was leaving KA in the dust, Billy had a very different attitude and respect toward him.
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Post by loxie on May 13, 2018 11:05:24 GMT -5
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Post by loxie on May 13, 2018 11:07:31 GMT -5
And HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mothers (regardless of sex or orientation) who mother people and/or animals! Love is love! ❤️
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