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Post by murly on Jul 13, 2012 10:43:39 GMT -5
Yes  As much as I'm sure you're excited to read when a Queen fan appreciates Adam, it is much the same to hear people finally "GET" Queen at times. Everyone knows their songs but sometimes it just doesn't click until you pay attention. Brian has always been an amazing guitarist. His motto was to never distract from the song. To compliment the voice. Everything could be sacrificed for the song itself - no personal glory and thus he could do one or two notes but damn it those 1-2 notes would be perfect and add so much depth. For example, I'm LOVING the added wandering guitar to the I Want To Break Free synth intro. Just lovely. And Roger's drumming is amazing in that he builds a wall of sound. There is a technique he uses where he opens his hi-hat while he hits his bass drum and it just makes a very powerful wall of sound. My friend is a drummer and while not a Queen fanatic always says that Roger is the most powerful drummer he's ever heard. AND of course, the three voices blended so well together. Adam does a good job with that as well and I'm not sure if it's the sound guys getting better with each gig too, but the voices are blending better each gig.
I absolutely have a new appreciation of Queen. I basically knew a few of their hits--Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Another One Bites The Dust--and thought they were catchy. I don't remember ever seeing the songs performed live by Queen; I just knew them as soundtracks to various events. Mostly I just knew the choruses.
Now, seeing them performed in concert (with a brilliant lead singer, I feel compelled to add!), I see how wonderfully complex and smart the songs are and I am absolutely floored by Roger and Brian's musicianship. When Freddie comes onscreen in Bohemian Rhapsody, I want to burst into tears. My heart aches at the realization that he and Adam will never have a chance to meet.
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Post by crispy on Jul 13, 2012 10:45:11 GMT -5
I'm happy they think he's prefect, but their opinion would count for a lot more if someone at least proofread the headline! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2012 10:49:04 GMT -5
shoshanna stone @shoshannastone Check out an interview with the name on everyone's lips @adamlambert in tomorrow's Independent. I like this tweet -- 'the name on everyone's lips' -- YAY! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2012 10:51:41 GMT -5
How can Adam say he isn't a dancer? This is hard!! I thought so too but don't know a thing. I was waiting for like ice skating judges to hold up placards. How many times around is this?! |
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Post by Buderschnookie on Jul 13, 2012 10:53:06 GMT -5
IMO the single best guitar note in the history of guitars is the one following "Another hero...." in The Show Must Go On.
That one note encapsulates the mood of the entire song- it is mournful, plaintive, and evocative. How one single note played on a guitar can say so much is beyond me aside from the fact that Brian May is a master of his instrument and possesses spot on instincts about how to use it to communicate.
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Post by cassie on Jul 13, 2012 10:54:15 GMT -5
Since we have a "day off" here at ATop, I thought it was a good time to bring over this link to Angelina's newest blog ---- her take on the vocals on the Trespassing CD. (If you are disappointed that she doesn't say more about Underneath, she is so impressed by it she plans to do a separate program on it.) If you enjoy the blog, please comment and let Angelina know to keep them coming. soundbath.wordpress.com/2012/07/12/adam-lamberts-trespassing-the-vocal-review/ |
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Post by ame on Jul 13, 2012 10:56:34 GMT -5
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Post by cassie on Jul 13, 2012 10:57:04 GMT -5
IMO the single best guitar note in the history of guitars is the one following "Another hero...." in The Show Must Go On. That one note encapsulates the mood of the entire song- it is mournful, plaintive, and evocative. How one single note played on a guitar can say so much is beyond me aside from the fact that Brian May is a master of his instrument and possesses spot on instincts about how to use it to communicate. I am not a guitar expert, but I find Brian's work beautiful. His melodies just sing, and he doesn't ever try to be showy by trying to see how many notes he can fit into 30 seconds. He puts Adam's former, not-to-be-named guitarist to shame. |
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Post by cassie on Jul 13, 2012 10:58:25 GMT -5
Do we know if Queenbert's final gig is sold out? I would think it must be after all the great reviews.
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Post by evergreen on Jul 13, 2012 11:01:30 GMT -5
Yes As much as I'm sure you're excited to read when a Queen fan appreciates Adam, it is much the same to hear people finally "GET" Queen at times. Everyone knows their songs but sometimes it just doesn't click until you pay attention. Brian has always been an amazing guitarist. His motto was to never distract from the song. To compliment the voice. Everything could be sacrificed for the song itself - no personal glory and thus he could do one or two notes but damn it those 1-2 notes would be perfect and add so much depth. For example, I'm LOVING the added wandering guitar to the I Want To Break Free synth intro. Just lovely. And Roger's drumming is amazing in that he builds a wall of sound. There is a technique he uses where he opens his hi-hat while he hits his bass drum and it just makes a very powerful wall of sound. My friend is a drummer and while not a Queen fanatic always says that Roger is the most powerful drummer he's ever heard. AND of course, the three voices blended so well together. Adam does a good job with that as well and I'm not sure if it's the sound guys getting better with each gig too, but the voices are blending better each gig.
I absolutely have a new appreciation of Queen. I basically knew a few of their hits--Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Another One Bites The Dust--and thought they were catchy. I don't remember ever seeing the songs performed live by Queen; I just knew them as soundtracks to various events. Mostly I just knew the choruses.
Now, seeing them performed in concert (with a brilliant lead singer, I feel compelled to add!), I see how wonderfully complex and smart the songs are and I am absolutely floored by Roger and Brian's musicianship. When Freddie comes onscreen in Bohemian Rhapsody, I want to burst into tears. My heart aches at the realization that he and Adam will never have a chance to meet.
Last fall when this all started, I was directed to this concert - Montreal/1981. Not that any of us has time right this minute to watch another full length concert, but this is wonderful. As great a talent as Freddie was, the other three are/were just as talented in their own ways IMO. I was floored by one of Roger's drum solos. When things slow down here, I must watch it again... ETA: GEEZ! Forgot the link! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJxBU7FGtf4 |
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As much as I'm sure you're excited to read when a Queen fan appreciates Adam, it is much the same to hear people finally "GET" Queen at times. Everyone knows their songs but sometimes it just doesn't click until you pay attention. Brian has always been an amazing guitarist. His motto was to never distract from the song. To compliment the voice. Everything could be sacrificed for the song itself - no personal glory and thus he could do one or two notes but damn it those 1-2 notes would be perfect and add so much depth. 
