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Post by lifetraveler on Jul 13, 2012 8:01:50 GMT -5
That is what I thought was going on. But last night was different then I have seen at other Queen concerts. There were at least 9 handheld cameras -- probably more. And there was a shooting list and someone who appeared to be a director. I was standing with some major Queen experts and they also believed it was different than normal Queen videoing. Their theory was that they started out doing their normal filming then decided to add cameras for the second show. All I know is there were more cameras for the second show, I saw the shooting list, and there was a guy directing the shots. The administrator at the official Queen forum was already asked about this and confirmed that the gigs are being filmed, but said there are no official plans to release the shows at the moment. Make what you will of this. |
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Post by Holst on Jul 13, 2012 8:02:48 GMT -5
Never made it back to bed but I want to take a moment to write what I've been thinking for the past few days but have been too busy numbing my ears with the videos to put down. I've always been a fan of Queen--but I am obsessed with Adam. I hang on his every note, facial expression, body movement. Adam has memorized even Queen fans with his powerful renditions, so (as you all know) it's even more F-ing mind blowing for super-fans like me. But, one surprisingly huge thing I have taken from these concerts is the power of the music itself. Even as focused as I am on vocals, I find myself unable to ignore, and am equally as moved by, the expressiveness of the instrumentation. WWTLF--it couldn't be sung better--but just listen to how Brian picks up where Adam leaves off and is equally as emotion-grabbing. Their songs are so varied, not just from each other but also within themselves. I knew Queen was "rock royalty" but I now truly have FELT the superiority of their music. These men, together, wrote complex masterpieces. It angers me to read reviews by people who must be too focused on what they think should be popular to feel this music. Do they not feel when they hear "Love of my Life"? Are they too busy checking their text messages to notice the solos? Are they able to NOT smile during "Underpressure"? At any age, these men kick the ass of anything made today! Maybe this is the problem with today's music world: people are too focused on what's next to even take in what is now. Part of why Adam is so powerful singing Queen is because he "gets" the music. Adam shines in these concerts. But for once, finally, I think he has met his equals. How awesome it must feel for him to be surrounded by his level of mastery. I am honored to witness them all. I totally agree. I also have been overwhelmed (as I mentioned after Kiev) with the band. I felt it immediately in the opening medley. The plaintive guitar notes in WWTLF after Adam finishes singing is one of the most moving things. Only a great artist (Brian) can create something like that--so simple yet so perfect. And masterpieces, yes. Though not an expert, it seems to me that Queen was a lot like the Beatles in that they were amazingly original and defied classification. Their music is timeless because it wasn't trendy. You can listen to much of it and not be able to say "oh, that is so '60s or '70s" (early albums excepted, at least for Beatles). I still think Adam is going to be a game changer in several ways--don't know what yet. Trespassing has introduced a few twists musically (as did early Beatles), but as he develops, Adam and his collaborators, could come up with some masterpieces. And I don't just mean really popular songs. I'm so excited to see what the next few years bring. |
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Post by gelly14 on Jul 13, 2012 8:03:45 GMT -5
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Post by noreaster on Jul 13, 2012 8:06:32 GMT -5
Awww, Glampoon. So happy to see you so happy. Glad you are all having such a wonderful experience.
Totally random, but I kinda wish Slash could see one of these performances. He'd love it. I've always thought it was so great that he was willing to risk all of his cool points by mentoring on Idol just to work with Adam.
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Post by Holst on Jul 13, 2012 8:09:01 GMT -5
Ha!!!! Definitely the Freddie machismo that was mentioned in one of the reviews yesterday, as opposed to Adam's prancing. Right.  |
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Post by wal on Jul 13, 2012 8:10:05 GMT -5
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Post by wal on Jul 13, 2012 8:13:24 GMT -5
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Post by wal on Jul 13, 2012 8:14:50 GMT -5
Adam Lambert @adamlambert@frank_ocean oooh this Pyramid record is sexy! Great voice man! @frank_ocean and this PINK MATTER track? shiiiiiiiiiiiit  SANG
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Post by wal on Jul 13, 2012 8:16:27 GMT -5
☯udia Turner_Dancer @dearturner Wait! Adam Lambert, just because you're famous doesn't mean you'll be BFFs with Frank Ocean. Get in line! @adamlambert (I love you  ) Adam Lambert @adamlambert @dearturner hahah right? he probably don't know who i am.... but this Channel Orange album is sick. Gay, Straight, Bi... who cares? MUSIC |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2012 8:18:53 GMT -5
....I sooooo didn't want his undies to be striped.... |
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