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Post by wal on Jul 12, 2012 12:28:30 GMT -5
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Post by talon on Jul 12, 2012 12:31:02 GMT -5
Oh and for any reviews that are negative towards Brian and Roger? Don't let it bother you - it certainly doesn't bother them - they basically hate the press  And at this stage of their career they won't lose one wink of sleep over it  They're used to it! But I wanted to point out what McCormickwhatever said about it being a Queen show but not Queen. It may sound insulting...but I actually think the same thing. And I know I don't mean it negatively. The truth is Queen is Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John working their magic. This now is not Queen. It is two members of Queen with some great backing musicians and a singer with a great voice...but it is more of a Queen tribute...just so happens to have 2 of the best and most qualified candidates filling guitar/drums It is a Queen Show, not Queen...but that's ok because it still is a good time, and a respectful playing of the catalogue! |
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Post by houselady on Jul 12, 2012 12:31:12 GMT -5
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Post by wal on Jul 12, 2012 12:32:01 GMT -5
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Post by houselady on Jul 12, 2012 12:33:34 GMT -5
My goodness! No one will walk past without knowing about Adam and Trespassing! |
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Post by wal on Jul 12, 2012 12:33:49 GMT -5
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Post by wal on Jul 12, 2012 12:36:01 GMT -5
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Doors are now Open Adam and queen wooo!!
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Post by houselady on Jul 12, 2012 12:37:42 GMT -5
Were these posters up yesterday? I remember postcards being given out at the venue and thought that was a great idea. |
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Post by Holst on Jul 12, 2012 12:38:05 GMT -5
[/IMG] LOL The reviewer thought Adam returned on stage with flip flops. Rating: Very easily a 5/5 news: Adam Lambert and Queen rock out Hammersmith Apollowww.4music.com/news/reviews/5214/Adam-Lambert-and-Queen-rock-out-Hammersmith-Apollo What's most impressive is how Adam Lambert connects with the music, despite not writing a single note of it. more...[/quote] :dunno: Ya mean all these singers through the centuries were more amazing than I knew? They didn't write the music yet somehow could interpret it. That's kind of what performers do, yes? |
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Post by murly on Jul 12, 2012 12:38:38 GMT -5
I too wondered if Trespassing would seem a little lightweight after Queenbert but it doesn't! If anything I found it sounds even better with the richness of this experience this week. Very happy others feel the same. Outside of country music, ageism is rampant. I'm sorry but not surprised Brian and Roger have to face it. Not long ago I had the chance to see Gordon Lightfoot in concert (seems like someone on this board makes fun of him but whatever). Lightfoot has been been seriously ill to the point of near death, and his voice is nothing like it used to be, but it was still a fun evening and to me personified the triumph of the creative spirit against age and illness. The next day I went and read comments by "fans," not critics about him and was surprised to see many comments to the effect that he should hang it up, he was an embarrassment to those remembered his work in his prime, etc. I was shocked. Why the hell shouldn't he perform if he wants to and people still want to see him? Some of what we have come face to face with in this fan journey isn't pretty, and the homophobia, sexism, and ageism have certainly opened my eyes.
I, too, saw Gordon Lightfoot in concert just a couple of years ago, and I thought he was great. The aging of his voice just lent gravitas to the type of songs he sings, which seem to come from his heart. Vocally, he's no Adam by a long shot and never has been, but there is room in the music business for all kinds of performers and if they can still get onstage and sing with emotional conviction, and if people still want to hear them, no one should be talking about putting them out to pasture.
I'm especially stunned by the negative comments about Brian and Roger in those British reviews because I find them dynamic and entertaining and of course immensely talented. Why should gray hair keep them off the stage? They're amazing!
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And at this stage of their career they won't lose one wink of sleep over it 
They're used to it!
