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Post by skaschep on Jun 14, 2018 16:22:28 GMT -5
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Post by skaschep on Jun 14, 2018 16:37:12 GMT -5
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Post by phronni7 on Jun 14, 2018 16:49:29 GMT -5
Just had to get on here briefly to agree with those who wish reviewers wouldn’t often cast Adam in a less favorable light than Freddie. Firstly, in something I read a while back, Freddie was asked something about how he would feel about his music continuing without him. Many people know his popular response of just don’t make him boring. However, in this interview or one similar, he said that it wouldn’t matter because he would be on to other things. I have often mused about that statement.
I have often wondered how Freddie would feel and what he would say to these constant comparisons of him to Adam. I’ll bet it would be something flippant and satiric but that it would cut right through to the needless results of giving the critics something to sat. He didn’t much care for critics, did he?
If you say something enough times, people are pretty likely to believe it. What is Adam supposed to do: wander from city to city endlessly pointing out his inferiority to Freddie? When is enough enough? Who decides when to stop, or at least mention Freddie in a different way, and not at Adam’s expense?
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Post by melliemom on Jun 14, 2018 17:10:57 GMT -5
Just had to get on here briefly to agree with those who wish reviewers wouldn’t often cast Adam in a less favorable light than Freddie. Firstly, in something I read a while back, Freddie was asked something about how he would feel about his music continuing without him. Many people know his popular response of just don’t make him boring. However, in this interview or one similar, he said that it wouldn’t matter because he would be on to other things. I have often mused about that statement. I have often wondered how Freddie would feel and what he would say to these constant comparisons of him to Adam. I’ll bet it would be something flippant and satiric but that it would cut right through to the needless results of giving the critics something to sat. He didn’t much care for critics, did he? If you say something enough times, people are pretty likely to believe it. What is Adam supposed to do: wander from city to city endlessly pointing out his inferiority to Freddie? When is enough enough? Who decides when to stop, or at least mention Freddie in a different way, and not at Adam’s expense? IMHO,it might help if Adam stopped giving his "I know what you're thinking ""speech ,"He's no Freddy Mercury" . Adam has earned his right to front Queen ,He is magnificent. Adam is ,IMO down playing himself inorder to be accepted by Queen fans and yes Queen is going city by city ,country by country with Adam implying he could never be as good as Freddy. comparison made right away..I turn away every time he gives that speech,it makes my hair curl.
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Post by girldrummer on Jun 14, 2018 17:12:01 GMT -5
Good interview for Adam. Do they really expect Adam to put down the BR movie before he has even seen it? It is Brian and Roger's baby so he won't do that even after he has seen it. And what do they expect or want a trailer to show as far as Freddie's sexuality? Him in bed with a man? The bigger and most exposed part of his life, and what brought him to the public eye, was as the frontman for Queen and the success of the band. There was so much more to this man's life as a human story and many of us would be interested in seeing and experiencing ALL of it and not just one area. As for Idol, Adam did Adam very well. He did not need to be Adore or anyone else. Different people. Different styles. Different personalities. Different levels of maturity, charisma and talent. Simon was no fool. He wanted Adam to win that thing cause it would have changed the look and perception of Idol. And I don't think it was mainly because of his sexuality. He just brought something very different and special to the Idol stage. Same way that it is in the straight world. Some are different and more special than others in their presentation and appeal. KA is straight and plays the guitar but he ain't no Jimmy Hendricks. You are more likely to see Adam humping the stage than ANY of the other males who appeared on Idol, lol. And it is not about his sexuality but his OTT sexiness, confidence and showmanship. Rock Star persona if you will. lurleene, I love the way to said this. One thing that stands out to me about this interview is to learn that the AI contestants who were perceived as gay were treated somewhat flippantly or maybe with condescension. Adam obviously sensed it when he saw how those contestants were being treated. It's hard to believe the judges behaved that way. My first year of watching Idol was Season 7, so I didn't witness it. Adam's words sure make it sound like the Idol experience was trickier for him than we realized. But then Adam arrived, and he wasn't just gay comic relief. He was the real deal. And Simon saw it. He sensed it. I remember the week that Adam somehow wound up in the bottom of the remaining group, in danger of being let go in the next round. Simon kind of lectured the audience voters, saying that if you want Adam to continue, you have to VOTE for him. Apparently, the voters had gotten kind of lazy, just assuming that Adam would advance. I think if Simon chose to answer the question "Who in your opinion was the most outstanding AI contestant ever," he would say Adam. Adam got Simon's first-ever standing ovation. Simon had obvious respect for him. Adam was NOT a joke in his eyes. As to Adam's sexuality: on stage it is NOT a "tacked-on" thing like it is with some performers. His sexuality is so natural, so unhidden, that he can't help but display it unconsciously. It's not a fake persona for him. He's sexy just doing everyday things like walking and talking and breathing.
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Post by bamafan on Jun 14, 2018 17:39:34 GMT -5
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Post by Jablea on Jun 14, 2018 17:40:56 GMT -5
Just had to get on here briefly to agree with those who wish reviewers wouldn’t often cast Adam in a less favorable light than Freddie. Firstly, in something I read a while back, Freddie was asked something about how he would feel about his music continuing without him. Many people know his popular response of just don’t make him boring. However, in this interview or one similar, he said that it wouldn’t matter because he would be on to other things. I have often mused about that statement. I have often wondered how Freddie would feel and what he would say to these constant comparisons of him to Adam. I’ll bet it would be something flippant and satiric but that it would cut right through to the needless results of giving the critics something to sat. He didn’t much care for critics, did he? If you say something enough times, people are pretty likely to believe it. What is Adam supposed to do: wander from city to city endlessly pointing out his inferiority to Freddie? When is enough enough? Who decides when to stop, or at least mention Freddie in a different way, and not at Adam’s expense? I think it might help if Adam stopped giving his "I know what you're thinking ""speech ,"He's no Freddy Mercury" . Adam has earned his right to front Queen ,He is magnificent. Adam is ,IMHO down playing himself inorder to be accepted by Queen fans and yes Queen is going city by city ,country by country with Adam implying he could never be as good.as Freddy. comparison made right away..I turn away every time he gives that speech,it makes my hair curl. lol, and it's the piece I look for because for me it embodies Adam's charisma. You simply can't out sing or out perform a legend. Legendary figures are bigger than their real life. Adam has mystical powers of interpretation, stamina, perfection and what he's doing is beyond what Freddie was capable if their roles were reversed but he's not the music's composer and original interpreter and performer. Adam owns it, and takes it on his terms by addressing it before Freddie ever hits the stage in his cameos. During the previous leg of the tour that acceptance speech was taken by reporters for what it is, a celebration of the music and spirit, a bit of bridge building. Oh I wish he'd change the words up, but it allows the audience to celebrate too and I think many of them go home singing Adam's versions.
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Post by melliemom on Jun 14, 2018 17:48:15 GMT -5
I think it might help if Adam stopped giving his "I know what you're thinking ""speech ,"He's no Freddy Mercury" . Adam has earned his right to front Queen ,He is magnificent. Adam is ,IMHO ,down playing himself inorder to be accepted by Queen fans and yes Queen is going city by city ,country by country with Adam implying he could never be as good as Freddy. comparison made right away..I turn away every time he gives that speech,it makes my hair curl. lol, and it's the piece I look for because for me it embodies Adam's charisma. You simply can't out sing or out perform a legend. Legendary figures are bigger than their real life. Adam has mystical powers of interpretation, stamina, perfection and what he's doing is beyond what Freddie was capable if their roles were reversed but he's not the music's composer and original interpreter and performer. Adam owns it, and takes it on his terms by addressing it before Freddie ever hits the stage in his cameos. During the previous leg of the tour that acceptance speech was taken by reporters for what it is, a celebration of the music and spirit, a bit of bridge building. Oh I wish he'd change the words up, but it allows the audience to celebrate too and I think many of them go home singing Adam's versions. So funny...... different strokes
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 17:59:41 GMT -5
I think it might help if Adam stopped giving his "I know what you're thinking ""speech ,"He's no Freddy Mercury" . Adam has earned his right to front Queen ,He is magnificent. Adam is ,IMHO down playing himself inorder to be accepted by Queen fans and yes Queen is going city by city ,country by country with Adam implying he could never be as good.as Freddy. comparison made right away..I turn away every time he gives that speech,it makes my hair curl. lol, and it's the piece I look for because for me it embodies Adam's charisma. You simply can't out sing or out perform a legend. Legendary figures are bigger than their real life. Adam has mystical powers of interpretation, stamina, perfection and what he's doing is beyond what Freddie was capable if their roles were reversed but he's not the music's composer and original interpreter and performer. Adam owns it, and takes it on his terms by addressing it before Freddie ever hits the stage in his cameos. During the previous leg of the tour that acceptance speech was taken by reporters for what it is, a celebration of the music and spirit, a bit of bridge building. Oh I wish he'd change the words up, but it allows the audience to celebrate too and I think many of them go home singing Adam's versions. The speech is sadly necessary and in his own self deprecation he points out how petty and ridiculous the naysayers and skeptics are being.
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