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Post by Q3 on Jul 23, 2014 7:42:40 GMT -5
Roger seemed a bit more feisty tonight. Brian's solo was my favorite of the tour to be honest. Also it was definitely my favorite radio ga ga...just sounded heavier. The whe band sounded louder. I hope someone posts a video of Brian's solo, but I'm not holding my breath.  Why did you love it so much tonight? Why was it special?It Just my impression..... The drum duel seemed really fast--- Roger was really intense. Brain's solo has been getting better as the tour goes on. Last night was great - - he really seems to be having a great time. ETA: At one point - - - - during the instrumental sectional the end of FEB when Adam is doing his first costume change..... Brian literally skipped on the catwalk. I think they are having a ton of fan, an enjoying the crowd response. |
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Post by wal on Jul 23, 2014 7:46:52 GMT -5
bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/guestlisted/2014/07/last_best_show_queen_adam_lambert_at_the_gardenLast Best Show: Queen + Adam Lambert at the Garden Filling in for the late Freddie Mercury, Adam Lambert, left, performs with Brian May of Queen. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 By: Bill Brotherton Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy? Adam Lambert sings those words from "Bohemian Rhapsody" every night as the featured vocalist for beloved British rock royalty Queen, and he must ask himself that very question. For the kid from San Diego, who is the latest singer to take the place of Freddie Mercury, the charismatic Queen frontman who died in 1991, it must be a little of both. And Lambert, 32, is certainly the right man for the job, as he ably proved Tuesday night during a 2 hour, 15 minute show at the TD Garden billed as Queen + Adam Lambert. Lambert, an "American Idol" runner-up, is theatrical and dramatic like Mercury, all thunderbolt and lightning. His powerful tenor and multi-octave voice amazed all night, whether he was caressing the lyrics of "Somebody to Love," belting out a hard-rocking "Another One Bites the Dust" or going over the top during a sensational "Who Wants to Live Forever" that was punctuated by lasers, a disco ball, once-frowned-upon synthesizers and yet another guitar solo by Brian May that brought down the house. During a killer "Killer Queen," divo Lambert luxuriated on a divan and played up the song's campiness. Most importantly, Lambert didn't attempt to imitate or impersonate the incomparable Mercury; his own affable, chatty personality shined through. May, who sports a massive gray afro and who turned 67 last Saturday, and drummer Roger Taylor, who turns 65 this Saturday, are the sole original members (bassist John Deacon retired in 1997) and they remain the heart and soul of Queen. May, in particular, dazzled on guitar, a replica of the famous "Red Special" that May and his dad made using bicycle and motorbike parts and wood from an old fireplace. A camera mounted on his axe gave the near-capacity crowd an up-close look at his skills -- he uses a coin instead of a pick! -- and his abuse of the whammy bar. His solos during "Fat Bottomed Girls," "I Want it All" and the closing "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You"/"We Are the Champions" demonstrated why May places so high on Greatest Guitarist of All-Time lists. Taylor, whose son/bandmate Rufus Tiger demonstrated he's a terrific drummer in his own right, is a steady and strong player. He provided muscle to a tightly wound "Under Pressure" and "Tie Your Mother Down" and the rhythmically perfect "Radio Gaga," during which fans clapped in all the right places. Taylor sang lead on the heartfelt "These Are the Days of My Life," which featured video of Mercury, Deacon, May and Taylor through the years. Mercury, in fact, had a commanding presence throughout the show via video. He appeared on-screen while May sang a heartfelt acoustic "Love of My Life" and contributed mightily to "Bohemian Rhapsody" via old concert footage. A mid-set series of bass, drum and guitar solos disrupted the momentum a bit, but did little to minimize the fun quotient. And I wish the band performed "The Show Must Go On," which is one of Queen's finest songs and has been played in nearly every show on this tour. I was blessed to have seen Queen in concert back in the '70s at the Orpheum and the Music Hall. They were something special. Tuesday night, May, Taylor and Lambert did Freddie proud, delivering a crackerjack show that added to the legacy of one of rock music's greatest bands. Bravo!
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Post by wal on Jul 23, 2014 8:03:09 GMT -5
wzlx.cbslocal.com/2014/07/23/queen-adam-lambert-td-garden/U Review It: Queen and Adam Lambert at the TD GardenAlisha Jackson July 23, 2014 8:13 AM  (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Last night, Adam Lambert took the Queen throne (literally), and to the surprise of the Queen fanatics in the crowd, he ruled. Lambert took his time warming up the crowd, holding back his glitz and glam until about the 4th song in. At first, I was afraid that his drastic outfit change from Harley Ken-doll to Rock Diva Barbie would be too much for the crowd to handle, but as Adam continued his outfit changes throughout the night, the crowd only seemed to get louder and louder. Especially when he quite literally took to the Queen throne on stage, and sang an entire song lying down on a red velvet couch in Cleopatra fashion. His theatrical stage performance may sound alienating for Queen fans, but Adam offered a perfectly calculated balance of respect for Freddie Mercury, and Queen as a whole, both in between and during his spotlit moments. Halfway through the concert, for instance, Adam disappeared into the shadows on the stage and left for a solid chunk of the show in order to let the rock royalty shine on without him. Roger Taylor and Brian May took this opportunity to pay tribute to their irreplaceable friend, Freddie Mercury, with a stripped down acoustic set performed on the catwalk in the middle of the crowd. One thing’s for sure – Brian May can still shred. And, 22 years after their performance at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, he shouted out Extreme as one of Boston’s most magical contributions to the music world. Guess he is still “real friends” with them: Before the Lambertless set ended, Roger Taylor entertained the crowd by playing drums out on the catwalk and battling his young touring side drummer, who sat at a kit back on the stage. The kid looked like a 20-year-old Taylor Hawkins, and he held his own during the battle, which ended with an awesome synchronized drum solo. May not only colored us impressed with what seemed to be a 15-minute-long guitar solo, but also his willingness to let Lambert into his court. Compared to Taylor and May, Adam is only in the infantile stage of his career, yet Brian actually looked like he gave a damn when he shredded beside the newly crowned queen. While the pairing of an ex-American Idol contestant with a Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame band may seem confusing, it made total sense on stage. There are 2 last things we have a duty to touch upon before you take over the reigns on the review: 1. Bohemian Rhapsody: After hearing what Adam could do with his voice throughout the night, the crowd knew that he could deliver the seemingly untouchable operatic ballad on his own. However, we like what the band ended up doing much better. While Adam got to kick off the song, Freddie joined in on screen during a taped live performance for the second verse, and then the band’s music video and studio recording took over for the Wayne’s World car scene. The end of the song featured Adam and Freddie singing back and forth, with Freddie fittingly getting the last word. 2. We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions: When Adam came back out on stage during the encore, decked in a leopard print suit and an over-sized queen crowd, we knew he was going to rock us  The encore clearly satisfied the crowd, as I didn’t see one person leave the TD Garden early. What did you think? Check out our “U-Review” below! ..
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Post by talon on Jul 23, 2014 8:23:17 GMT -5
I hope someone posts a video of Brian's solo, but I'm not holding my breath. Why did you love it so much tonight? Why was it special?It Just my impression..... The drum duel seemed really fast--- Roger was really intense. Brain's solo has been getting better as the tour goes on. Last night was great - - he really seems to be having a great time. ETA: At one point - - - - during the instrumental sectional the end of FEB when Adam is doing his first costume change..... Brian literally skipped on the catwalk. I think they are having a ton of fan, an enjoying the crowd response. It's hard to pinpoint what exactly was special...It was more...melodic than it had been. It built a bit more off of Last Horizon than it had been I think. Every note seemed to have a purpose (even more than usual). AND he just looked to be having fun with it. As for Roger...Roger was funny "Fuck him!" (after Rufus did a really fast riff) and then Rog went on to match it. It was just loose and feisty but speedy and intense. I also liked that after the bass solo Rog tells the crowd that the first track was Nevermore in case you didn't know...and that they probably didn't in his wry manner. |
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Post by wal on Jul 23, 2014 8:35:17 GMT -5
Queen + Adam Lambert - "Procession / Now I'm Here" - Boston, MA - 07/22/2014
Steve
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Post by noreaster on Jul 23, 2014 8:36:00 GMT -5
Talon, I'm so happy you were able to enjoy it after your nobleness (a word?) of giving up your prime seat to your friend. That was lovely of you!
I'm thinking you probably deserve a fifth concert, yes?
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Post by wal on Jul 23, 2014 8:37:06 GMT -5
Queen + Adam Lambert - "Love Of My Life" - Boston, MA - 07/22/2014
Steve
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Post by wal on Jul 23, 2014 8:38:09 GMT -5
Queen + Adam Lambert - " '39 " - Boston, MA - 07/22/2014
Steve
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Post by adamrocks on Jul 23, 2014 9:13:59 GMT -5
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Post by adamrocks on Jul 23, 2014 9:19:50 GMT -5
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