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I don't see anybody post this review. This is from a long time Queen fans:

Queen + Adam Lambert, Hammersmith Apollo, London
By Keith Blakemore-Noble
– July 12, 2012

Which just leaves the major question. How was Adam?

Wow! His voice is absolutely stunning, no other way to describe it. He has considerable power and a huge vocal range - that guy can SING. He did justice to all the songs, making very good work of the entire selection of songs. He did not try to imitate Freddie, he did not try to pretend to be Freddie. He was clearly his own man, performing the songs in his own style, but in keeping with the overall feel of Queen. He brought a lot of youthful playfulness as well to the show. My only criticism was that he was not as 'dynamic' as one might have liked.

However, it is important to remember that we are talking about someone with very limited live experience - if we are going to make the tedious inevitable comparisons with Freddie, then let's remember that Adam has been in the music business for only 3 years; when Freddie had been in the music business for 3 years, Queen had not even released their first album yet (that would be a year later). Of course Adam doesn't compare in terms of stage presence with Freddie of the mid 1980's, but then again neither would the Freddie with 3 years experience. I believe that with appropriate training and apprenticing, Adam could go on to develop quite the stage presence, he just needs the experience. He certainly managed to work the crowd well, everyone seeming to thoroughly enjoy themselves; certainly the people I spoke to afterwords were very happy to have been there.

At one stage in the show, Brian said of Adam 'What do you think? He's a keeper, isn't he?' - very much so! I certainly hope that more grows out of this short collaboration - a full proper tour and an album or two over time would be extremely interesting.

What I do know is that Queen + Adam Lambert was one of the best gigs I've attended in my 26 years of gig-going, and Adam brought a massive amount of youthful energy to the show, something which was sadly lacking in the Queen + Paul Rogers tours - Q+PR were very good, but it definitely felt like the Old Men Of Rock putting on a show - Queen + Adam felt much more like a happening gig, the entire band seemed rejuvenated and boosted by his youthful energy. It was an absolute joy to behind and a pleasure to be a part of. And they even managed to bring in some pyros and flames for one number

www.blakemore-noble.net/gigs/queen-adam-lambert-hammersmith-apollo-london/

I especially like when he's talking about Adam and Freddie. Very realistic observations and very true. If you like it, please give his blog a lot of hits.

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7.15.12 Adam News and Info, It's A Wrap Jul 15, 2012 8:06:37 GMT -5

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Jul 15, 2012 7:54:01 GMT -5 @lambo said:

Jul 15, 2012 5:52:10 GMT -5 @aleksandrakv said:

1. the worry about Adam's voice and how it would handle such demanding songs for six shows. Back then I didn't even know how big the set was going to be. After Kiev, I was shocked by the sheer duration of it. Bloody marathon!

Adam's voice always surprises! "He has no low register", we get Runnin', "His voice can't handle a Queen-length set", he fucking nails six sets, two of them being in a row! Alien!! ;D

The list of the 7 Wonders of the World must be revised! Adam Lambert must be included!

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Post by 4EverAdam on Jul 15, 2012 8:07:33 GMT -5

Niles is still trying to get something going with Adam now that Adam is coming back to US.

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Jul 15, 2012 5:22:43 GMT -5 lilly said:

o.k time for a little recap as i have now recovered enough to gather my thoughts.

Met up with (slightly damaged) tillyfilly at crewe, (hope knee is not too bad), to whom i must be eternally gratefull for her sterling work finding hotel and great tixs for wed, got caught in heavy downpour and arrived at hotel ,like a pair of drowned rats.
after shaking of water and putting on glad rags (mine are never that glad),we headed to LALA.

KUDOS TO THE ORGANISERS (jill and helpers) great night!

i so enjoyed meeting all the other Atopers there ,ha i now know what you look like.its quite surprising how noone ever looks how i imagine them to!

wed night was amazing ,i was just blown away,there are people hear who can describe the music far better than me so i will leave that to them,
Thurs ,GA ,we decided not to queue ,Tilly,s leg had now blown up like one of the party balloons,and was getting quite scary looking .
arrived at venue after 7.00 and got places on the left about 4 ROWS BACK! couldnt believe we were so close!

the atmosphere was building and just turned electrifying when the concert started up and we were having a blast untill 2 huge,
and i mean HUGE guys 6" plus and well built(fat) started pushing forward and bouncing off people in the crowd,one bounced off me,wrong move ,the inner jack russell flew out the cage and before i could stop it ,it sank its claws into the guy,s neck,and hauled him back by the scruff of his neck!

the other (bigger) one then bounced off me ,so i dug the heal of my boot into his foot and ground down with all my weight,so after yelling at me "are you 5 or what "they both behaved !

after it calmed down i did realise that was a stupid thing to do ,as i am not very big and 60yr old ,so we decided to move a few rows back for the encore to avoid any retaliation from them,
but still had an amazing view ,perhaps even better for the spectacle that followed.

the downer ,i could not raise any money for tillyfilly ,no,one buy,s a lame horse!!!
so had to return to scotland,but so wished i had been able to stay for round 3

it was a fantastic experience ,one i will remember a long time (untill dementia sets in)

huge thank you to tilly filly for your company ,a real trouper ,hope your leg recovers.

also a HUGE thank you to CATZ, for the live stream last night ,i feel honoured to have met you!!!

please excuse grammar +typo,s

Thanks for the recap lilly. A Queen fans told the same story about these two guys and he/she even posted their picture, because she/he's so mad at them ;D

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Jul 15, 2012 4:51:17 GMT -5 Q3 said:

Just popping in to say THANK YOU to Tinafea!!!!!!

My last day in London, than back to the US and back to Trespassing concerts.

I am so happy that I just followed my heart and came here. Queenbert was wonderful, meeting so many from ATOP and so many new friends here in London was beyond that.

I also want to THANK Tinafea for great threads these week.

THANK YOU all the members for all the wonderful recaps.

Nonchallance, I wasn't event at the concerts but that's how I felt last night after the last concerts was ended... suddenly things feel so QUITE.. I feel so sad but happy for all the joy and fun we have these couple of weeks :2tears: :2tears: :2tears:

Q3 - so glad you followed you heart and enjoy the shows, now we need your recap ;D

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7.15.12 Adam News and Info, It's A Wrap Jul 15, 2012 8:29:28 GMT -5

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Jul 15, 2012 4:17:49 GMT -5 reihmer said:

Thanks tinafea for filling in for Q3 and to everyone that's been bringing over the concert goods. I am happy for all of you that were able to attend Queenbert and thank you for sharing your experiences.

Yep.. also want to thank every one that's been bringing over the concert goods... would also thank to the girl who provided us with the live stream on the 11th and 12th. If somebody know her, please tell her I THANK HER VERY MUCH!!

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7.15.12 Adam News and Info, It's A Wrap Jul 15, 2012 8:30:03 GMT -5

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Post by belle on Jul 15, 2012 8:30:03 GMT -5

First of all, a huge thank you to all who contributed the board with your time and diligence and thus made it possible to us at home to enjoy it all!!!!!!!

It has been TRUE MAGIC on stage. I have always appreciated Queen, their stellar songs with harmonies and also the variety of styles they use. It was delightful to hear those songs performed again in such a fashion. I think Adam did a remarkable job and blew life and energy to the band which made the shows so wonderful, a real experience for all. It was a treat to hear him sing this material and to see the exuberant joy on their faces, how much fun they had making music together.

Very intense and gratifying two weeks with a lot of feelings and memories, old and new, to process. Excellent material to use introducing Adam as an artist to new people, too.

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Jul 15, 2012 8:04:38 GMT -5 adamme said:

I don't see anybody post this review. This is from a long time Queen fans:

Queen + Adam Lambert, Hammersmith Apollo, London
By Keith Blakemore-Noble
– July 12, 2012

Which just leaves the major question. How was Adam?

Wow! His voice is absolutely stunning, no other way to describe it. He has considerable power and a huge vocal range - that guy can SING. He did justice to all the songs, making very good work of the entire selection of songs. He did not try to imitate Freddie, he did not try to pretend to be Freddie. He was clearly his own man, performing the songs in his own style, but in keeping with the overall feel of Queen. He brought a lot of youthful playfulness as well to the show. My only criticism was that he was not as 'dynamic' as one might have liked.

However, it is important to remember that we are talking about someone with very limited live experience - if we are going to make the tedious inevitable comparisons with Freddie, then let's remember that Adam has been in the music business for only 3 years; when Freddie had been in the music business for 3 years, Queen had not even released their first album yet (that would be a year later). Of course Adam doesn't compare in terms of stage presence with Freddie of the mid 1980's, but then again neither would the Freddie with 3 years experience. I believe that with appropriate training and apprenticing, Adam could go on to develop quite the stage presence, he just needs the experience. He certainly managed to work the crowd well, everyone seeming to thoroughly enjoy themselves; certainly the people I spoke to afterwords were very happy to have been there.

At one stage in the show, Brian said of Adam 'What do you think? He's a keeper, isn't he?' - very much so! I certainly hope that more grows out of this short collaboration - a full proper tour and an album or two over time would be extremely interesting.

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I especially like when he's talking about Adam and Freddie. Very realistic observations and very true. If you like it, please give his blog a lot of hits. [/quote]

While I do not disagree with the general viewpoint of his comments, I do wonder what "appropriate training and apprenticing" means and it had me rolling my eyes a bit. Sure Adam will get better as he performs live and we have seen him grow so much during the GNT and even over the 6 dates of this mini tour but the phrase "appropriate training and apprenticing" seems a bit over the top and old school to me.