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Post by Q3 on Jun 27, 2014 8:37:51 GMT -5
Well I just realized one big difference between Adam fans and Queen fans -- and it splits me in half!  - Adam fans read a critical review and get upset and respond. Even me. - Queen fans have read so many bad reviews, they started to take pride in them. Particularly in North America, Queen music, concerts, Freddie, everything about the band was criticized harshly by the music press. (And they were not embraced by the music establishment in the US -- still no Grammy.) Now this math-ish review is NOT like those old reviews -- where Queen was called arrogant and their music called excessive rubbish. (Think Simon Cowell with an American accent.) And it was a lot easier to not give a fuck about those reviews -- in fact, fans took pride in getting Queen when others did not. *** This line in the Calgary Sun review really nailed it, "Mercury has been gone for 23 years and his legacy will live on forever — it seems fair to say last night was something that would have made him smile." That is good enough for me. *** Adam's fame and fortune will be increased by this tour, if he is to become "iconic" will depend on his own efforts and music. But for Brian May and Roger Taylor, my sincere hope is that this tour helps some people realize that Queen was four extremely talented musicians, not Freddie and a backing band. So far, I think that is happening -- finally. In the 70's people knew that, in the 80's it became so much about Freddie, and then when St. Freddie was born.....myths were created. Freddie truly was so incredible live performing some of this music that no one can match him -- not even my favorite singer of all time -- AFL. On the Brian May power ballads, however, Adam is in a league of his own. And Adam is well suited to singing Freddie's two American hero tribute songs --- CLTCL (Elvis) and STL (Aretha). I have avoided the trap of comparing these two singers and performers but the comparisons will be made. It is unavoidable. Adam walked into a place that Freddie built, is singing songs Freddie wrote and co-wrote. It comes with the territory. But he is up to it and they are all having fun -- Brian, Roger, Adam, the band, the crew and the audience! |
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Post by tinafea on Jun 27, 2014 8:54:08 GMT -5
Ok, so I read the Herald review. I kind of chuckled at the end when he gives them a "solid B+". Did not expect that given the tone of the article.
Off to Vancouver in the morning \o/ I will resurface Sunday night when I get home. Probably still speechless.
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Post by nannygoat on Jun 27, 2014 8:57:12 GMT -5
Adam is Adam and at least for one person, me, Adam is way more attractive than Freddie, both vocally and performance wise... Make that for two people. But, we have discussed this many times before. I know it will never be politically correct to favor Adam over Freddie in looks, voice, stage presence, clothing, dance and movement style, interaction with the band or interaction with the audience. So, you and I will just find a closet somewhere and squee together. Is there room in that closet for another fan???? Seriously, I'm am so sick of the comparison comments. Headbanger1It's not like Queen could have chosen between Freddie or Adam. Too bad so many can't just accept Adam + Queen for what it is now-FANTASTIC on all levels!  |
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Post by adamme on Jun 27, 2014 9:07:33 GMT -5
Brian MAY said in front of 15,000 people tonight "THE BEST ROCK SINGER in the world now"! And the whole arena went wild! Those who object Dr.Mays word's are out of their fn mind!!! I wasn't here last night (took my allergy med and fell asleep  ) Thank you for dropping this GREAT news. I love Brian since my teen age and always will be. I love to hear the roar from audiences that shows their respond to the band and Adam (a habit since idol tour  ). I hope the HD vid from islandgirls will capture all these, including that audience call after TYMD. |
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Post by nannygoat on Jun 27, 2014 9:22:34 GMT -5
Make that for two people. But, we have discussed this many times before. I know it will never be politically correct to favor Adam over Freddie in looks, voice, stage presence, clothing, dance and movement style, interaction with the band or interaction with the audience. So, you and I will just find a closet somewhere and squee together. Is there room in that closet for another fan???? Seriously, I'm am so sick of the comparison comments. Headbanger1It's not like Queen could have chosen between Freddie or Adam. Too bad so many can't just accept Adam + Queen for what it is now-FANTASTIC on all levels! So now that many of us are back "in the closet", do you think we could convince AFL to come back in??? We may never come out again. |
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Post by adamme on Jun 27, 2014 9:34:07 GMT -5
Well I just realized one big difference between Adam fans and Queen fans -- and it splits me in half! - Adam fans read a critical review and get upset and respond. Even me. - Queen fans have read so many bad reviews, they started to take pride in them. Particularly in North America, Queen music, concerts, Freddie, everything about the band was criticized harshly by the music press. (And they were not embraced by the music establishment in the US -- still no Grammy.) Now this math-ish review is NOT like those old reviews -- where Queen was called arrogant and their music called excessive rubbish. (Think Simon Cowell with an American accent.) And it was a lot easier to not give a fuck about those reviews -- in fact, fans took pride in getting Queen when others did not. *** This line in the Calgary Sun review really nailed it, "Mercury has been gone for 23 years and his legacy will live on forever — it seems fair to say last night was something that would have made him smile." That is good enough for me. *** Adam's fame and fortune will be increased by this tour, if he is to become "iconic" will depend on his own efforts and music. But for Brian May and Roger Taylor, my sincere hope is that this tour helps some people realize that Queen was four extremely talented musicians, not Freddie and a backing band. So far, I think that is happening -- finally. In the 70's people knew that, in the 80's it became so much about Freddie, and then when St. Freddie was born.....myths were created. Freddie truly was so incredible live performing some of this music that no one can match him -- not even my favorite singer of all time -- AFL. On the Brian May power ballads, however, Adam is in a league of his own. And Adam is well suited to singing Freddie's two American hero tribute songs --- CLTCL (Elvis) and STL (Aretha). I have avoided the trap of comparing these two singers and performers but the comparisons will be made. It is unavoidable. Adam walked into a place that Freddie built, is singing songs Freddie wrote and co-wrote. It comes with the territory. But he is up to it and they are all having fun -- Brian, Roger, Adam, the band, the crew and the audience!
Q3, always golden and shine! Thank You! I am jealous that you were there to enjoy Queen (Freddie, Brian, Roger & John) but so thankful to able to read your insightful comments on them back then.
I don't like comparing both of them but the minute Adam signed the agreement to tour with them, like you said it's unavoidable, because the obvious reason you mentioned above. Like you I still don't want to compare them. Freddie is/was Freddie, have love him dearly and always will. Adam is Adam, love him and proud of him. Adam loves boots/shoes and he loves his own boots/shoes. He loves walking on them and he has been walking on his. And I love watching Adam walking and prancing on his own boots 
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Post by wal on Jun 27, 2014 9:37:36 GMT -5
Aw, was Cam (UHH) there to see him tonight? She did, U H H @uhhuhhermusic · 14h We traversed 10 mountain ranges to see @adamlambert with @queenwillrock tonight in Calgary. Can't wait to see this! U H H @uhhuhhermusic · 13h Yes please. Serve @adamlambert instagram.com/p/putA28JvNZ/ U H H @uhhuhhermusic @adamlambert u killed it tonight. I'm like a proud mom. #queen instagram.com/p/pvFpFopvL1/ Retweeted by ADAM LAMBERT  |
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Post by crispy on Jun 27, 2014 9:47:39 GMT -5
This is a completely unscientific observation, but it seems to me that the most of the rave reviews have been written by women and the meh ones written by men. I'm not shouting that this is homophobic (there seems to be a lot of that in the comments sections of these reviews),
just that (as we all know) women seem to respond differently to Adam than men do. All the Freddie comparisons aside, maybe this tempers some of their reactions.
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Post by wal on Jun 27, 2014 9:53:19 GMT -5
IslandGirl islandgirljams · 6h My vids are slow so im IG'g them now! 3 clips: Mic humping, show me your tits, and call and answer. ig is islandgirljams! NICE TITS/LOVELY BOSOM at #YYC #Calgary @adamlambert and @queenwillrock instagram.com/p/pvaPDpRTZr/ "OOH CALGARY GOT SOME SOUL" @adamlambert @queenwillrock rocked #YYC #calgary #saddledome #amazing instagram.com/p/pvbUl_RTap/ "Tonight tonight" @adamlambert @queenwillrock #yyc #calgary video instagram.com/p/pvePtyxTcn/ Haha Adam! "look what I can do with my shoes!" Lol @adamlambert @queenwillrock #yyc #calgary #queen instagram.com/p/pvfjW3xTdS/ guys these clips are just to entertain you, im using my iPhone off of my vids on computer screen lol. I'm having YT issues, but have it all |
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Post by pi on Jun 27, 2014 9:55:44 GMT -5
Nice.. just noticed the reviewer gave the show 4 stars out of 4! Oh, did he just edit on the bottom? I didn't see it before. Queen and Adam Lambert at the Saddledome 4 stars (out of 5) Attendance: 13,000 Oops didn't see that at the bottom.. was just looking at the side bar. |
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) Thank you for dropping this GREAT news. I love Brian since my teen age and always will be. I love to hear the roar from audiences that shows their respond to the band and Adam (a habit since idol tour 
). I hope the HD vid from islandgirls will capture all these, including that audience call after TYMD. 
