Atlantic City (7/26) recap
I know that when Adam is touring I will try to attend at least a few shows, even if on my own. I view it as ‘me time’ and a pilgrimage of sort. I like going on my own schedule, doing what I want, and being in the zone of “all things Adam” – my total affection and obsession can just play out and you don’t need to be present for anyone you are with.
The drive from Maryland to AC was slow, but I had Adam’s albums and for some reason I took George Michaels’ Faith cd and played that a few times too. I guess the reviews about Adam looking like GM put that in my head, but I love the Faith album and had not listened to it in quite some time. Would love to hear Adam sing some of those songs.
I had not been to AC for a few years, and have to agree with the ‘seedy’ comment, not much would make me want to go back there except a concert. I walked the Boardwalk in my 2012 QAL t-shirt, which led strangers to ask questions about that tour, which people in US do not typically know about. I met a nice family who had come in from Philly, where the man had seen Queen in 1976 (I think he said) and brought their teenage son. Very diverse crowd, I would say more of an Adam crowd from the noise at the concert. Adam seemed to get the loudest cheers, and as others have said, when he comes back to the stage the energy goes up, it is palpable. You could see people craning to see what he is going to come our wearing next and laughing at Killer Queen.
Over the shows I began to really enjoy the first part of the set, Queen songs that I was not as familiar with. Loved it all and Adam’s voice, especially Love Kills and WWTLF.
I had a very good seat on the aisle closest to the stage and just a few rows up from the floor- I could see all the action with the sound crew, Adam coming and going up the back stairs, and Adam motioning to the sound guy. The latter did not bother me as much as it did in Philly. I thought Adam looked very happy and his voice was strong, great as ever, and he was fully at ease.
I was standing (as were a few others) in the dippy section that Adam called out for sitting during the call and response. But when he came out to the elevated stairs on the right, I was standing closest to him and he looked directly at me, you know the look- where you connect for a few seconds as he is looking directly at you and you acknowledge each other. This has happened to me at the 930 club benefit and GNT shows, when you know he really looks at the crowd in an intense way and connects with people. It was obvious he was not giving up until that section of people stood up. [By the way he seemed to have on more black eyeliner than I think he did at other shows, it came all the way the upper inner eye area.] Was pleased that my section eventually stood, I have no idea what is up with people other than perhaps they have not been to a concert before or drank too much, but Adam did not let up until that section stood the ‘fu-k’ up . They were enjoying the show, just in a very internal way I guess.
This show was fun for me, I got to see the last US show, take in the show once more and solo, and of course another chance to buy yet another t-shirt. I will say that people were raving after the show- calling if perfect from start to end, and every other accolade you have read about. And post the 4 shows I went to, I have pics, memories and videos (thanks to those that post them) until the next live show. It is true that the more shows you go to, the more you want (no need) to go to again!
