7.28.14 Q+AL CONCERT THREAD -- Toronto, ON Canada
Jul 29, 2014 18:38:24 GMT -5
Post by nic42 on Jul 29, 2014 18:38:24 GMT -5
I thought I would write my recap on the plane, but there are just things that need to get out. So here I am, on the steps of the Royal Ontario Museum and art will have to wait until I'm finished.
This journey didn't start yesterday in the venue, actually you could say it started a year ago, when I stumbled upon Ring of Fire online. And then it hit me, big time. Guess some of you know the feeling. But the actual beginning of this for me is the moment that I actually had found enough money and time to consider flying to one of the concerts. The Toronto one had a great seat available, didn't hesitate, bought it and I can still remember the rush when Ticketmaster said to me 'Congratulations! You're going to see Queen + Adam Lambert!' Skipped around the house all day that day.
But then I had the great opportunity to make this journey not only about Adam, and I made it into a 'just me for a week' trip. I had a great time, met so many wonderful people, walked on a volcano, got wet at a geyser eruption (not at the concert, unfortunately), saw some dolphins, hiked on a mountain surrounded by hot springs, talked some more, saw some music and generally I'm having the time of my life. Have been thinking 'Thank you Adam' quite a few times. Would not have been doing this without him.
It was such a nice experience to meet so many of you in Toronto, it was a treat to just be able to talk about Adam and act very excited without people thinking you are nuts. I had a most lovely roommate (hi 4EverAdam!) and then met up with some of you before the concert. Just couldn't sit there anymore after the venue opened, just wanted to be in my seat, so off I went, getting more excited with every step I took.
I think I only started to believe that it was really going to happen when they started playing Procession. And then I cried. I have never felt such a belonging, like I was exactly where I was supposed to be at that moment in time. Adam started singing, came on stage and I was just lost. I looked at this incredible energy in black leather and it actually took until halfway through AOBTD that I realized that there were in fact some other people on that stage as well. I tried to take a picture or two, but I couldn't really get a good one. And when I realized that it took me out of this beautiful place where I could just be in the music, I stopped. And I stopped thinking about how I should also pay attention to Roger and Brian, to the amazing light show, whether I should sing or not sing, and if Adam would actually do Love Kills, and whether I was on any videos and looking silly and I just let it flow. And it was great. I was so absolutely rapturously happy during the concert, and actually still am. This whole week has been so amazing!
Some random memories from the concert (and they might not be news, since I haven't had the opportunity to read the concert thread yet, sorry 'bout that):
- During Dragon Attack (I think) Adam was standing with his back to me, and at first I was a bit sad because I wanted to see his face. But then I realized that that back offers a whole different view to be appreciated. I think I do like these copper pants after all!
- When Brian was playing on the thrust during we will rock you Adam went over to Roger and did the funniest clocklike thing with his head to the beat of the music
- When Adam left the stage for the first time it was like somebody turned the world back on. But before I could even feel something about the fact that he was gone for a bit, the 'other guys' started playing again. And they were so wonderful that I immediately forgot to miss Adam. Would definitely go to a concert with just Brian & Roger too.
- I had the most wonderful people around me at the concert. Couple of Adam fans that were really rocking out, some Queen fans that clearly had a great time as well, a very short lady with her husband who couldn't stop grinning and who didn't complain once when I forgot to leave her a line of sight because I was just caught up in the music (so I'll say here I'm sorry, and thank you!) and a most lovely - and also very short - security guard from up north that let me stay at the railing and moved out of the way when she saw that she was blocking my view. Didn't sit in my seat once.
- The crowd really went crazy for Somebody to Love
- Adam is really funny. Cracked me up quite a few times.
- I understand now how someone could say Adam isn't a real frontman, because especially during the first songs he is playing more with Queen, and singing at Roger and Brian than really going out and engaging the public. At times I felt more like a witness to a great music making session than like a participant. I loved seeing them do that, and for me it was all good, but now I get where these comments come from.
- Adams tattoos are incredibly detailed and beautiful
- The copper see through blouse is really see through! It was beautiful up close. Also Adam hadn't buttoned the sleeves, and I could see bits of his arms and tattoos through it.
- Adam does so many little things to strenghten the power of his interpretation of a song. 'I keep losing my beat' tries to snap fingers, tries again, quick frustrated look and then shrugging 'I'm ok, I'm allright'. A short pointed finger, a word that gets just a little more emphasis, a sexy move. He made me really hear the words.
- The look on Adams face when Brian said 'What do you think about the.... Well, he's not the new boy anymore' was an absolute delight to watch
- I caught a ray of light in my hand when the disco ball was coming down, that was amazing
- Somebody taught Adam what to do on the piano during crazy little thing. He was just playing with one finger, but he had the right notes, and rhythm
- Roger is an amazing drummer! And it's not hitting the drums at the right time, it's just the musicality to play with the rhythm, make variations, play with what you are expecting him to do, and then slightly changing it up to catch your attention.
- All instrumental solos were way to short for me, like little tasters of a whole dish that you know is gonna be goood.
- Adam is human! He sweats and he has to be careful walking down in heels
- During Love of my Life I was happily singing along (and I'm not a very good singer) when I suddenly realized that I was right next to Brian May, and that not many other people were really singing were I was, and that he could probably hear me. So I dialed it down a bit. But then he said something like 'don't be shy' and I just sang along trying not to be self conscious about it. And then at the end of the song he looked to the right, where I was standing. Have to watch the videos to see whether he really looked at me, but it sure felt that way.
- Adam changed his voice to a lighter and higher tone when he was singing with Freddie. It is amazing how much better you can hear the colors in his voice when you're there.
- He is really a really really amazing singer!! Knew that of course, but he was so impressive, and sure and right on and genius. He is even better than I already thought he was.
- Adam looked at me during Dragon Attack. His eyes looked very grey, but a bit tired. Gave me a big electric jolt. I can still see them in my mind.
- That crown sure is sparkly! When Adam left the stage for the last time, I looked at him as long as I could. And the last thing I saw was that crown, sparkling away in the dark backstage.
- When the concert ended we were sent out quite quickly. So all of a sudden I wasn't in that space anymore but in a confusing hallway with loads of people. So when we got out of the crowd, I went and bought a tanktop, and snuck in again. Watched the crew while they were dismantling the stage and filmed a bit of it. Don't know how to get that online, but I'll try once I get home.
- I got Adams half full water bottle, and it is such a silly thing, but to actually have something that was his, that meant a lot. After the concert ended, lovely theosgma came up to me and asked what I thought, but couldn't really put anything into words. And then she went to find people but I couldn't get my mind around that. So I went outside, alone, found a dark corner in front of the venue, sat down and cried. And drank the water from the bottle. It tasted of Adam.
This journey didn't start yesterday in the venue, actually you could say it started a year ago, when I stumbled upon Ring of Fire online. And then it hit me, big time. Guess some of you know the feeling. But the actual beginning of this for me is the moment that I actually had found enough money and time to consider flying to one of the concerts. The Toronto one had a great seat available, didn't hesitate, bought it and I can still remember the rush when Ticketmaster said to me 'Congratulations! You're going to see Queen + Adam Lambert!' Skipped around the house all day that day.
But then I had the great opportunity to make this journey not only about Adam, and I made it into a 'just me for a week' trip. I had a great time, met so many wonderful people, walked on a volcano, got wet at a geyser eruption (not at the concert, unfortunately), saw some dolphins, hiked on a mountain surrounded by hot springs, talked some more, saw some music and generally I'm having the time of my life. Have been thinking 'Thank you Adam' quite a few times. Would not have been doing this without him.
It was such a nice experience to meet so many of you in Toronto, it was a treat to just be able to talk about Adam and act very excited without people thinking you are nuts. I had a most lovely roommate (hi 4EverAdam!) and then met up with some of you before the concert. Just couldn't sit there anymore after the venue opened, just wanted to be in my seat, so off I went, getting more excited with every step I took.
I think I only started to believe that it was really going to happen when they started playing Procession. And then I cried. I have never felt such a belonging, like I was exactly where I was supposed to be at that moment in time. Adam started singing, came on stage and I was just lost. I looked at this incredible energy in black leather and it actually took until halfway through AOBTD that I realized that there were in fact some other people on that stage as well. I tried to take a picture or two, but I couldn't really get a good one. And when I realized that it took me out of this beautiful place where I could just be in the music, I stopped. And I stopped thinking about how I should also pay attention to Roger and Brian, to the amazing light show, whether I should sing or not sing, and if Adam would actually do Love Kills, and whether I was on any videos and looking silly and I just let it flow. And it was great. I was so absolutely rapturously happy during the concert, and actually still am. This whole week has been so amazing!
Some random memories from the concert (and they might not be news, since I haven't had the opportunity to read the concert thread yet, sorry 'bout that):
- During Dragon Attack (I think) Adam was standing with his back to me, and at first I was a bit sad because I wanted to see his face. But then I realized that that back offers a whole different view to be appreciated. I think I do like these copper pants after all!
- When Brian was playing on the thrust during we will rock you Adam went over to Roger and did the funniest clocklike thing with his head to the beat of the music
- When Adam left the stage for the first time it was like somebody turned the world back on. But before I could even feel something about the fact that he was gone for a bit, the 'other guys' started playing again. And they were so wonderful that I immediately forgot to miss Adam. Would definitely go to a concert with just Brian & Roger too.
- I had the most wonderful people around me at the concert. Couple of Adam fans that were really rocking out, some Queen fans that clearly had a great time as well, a very short lady with her husband who couldn't stop grinning and who didn't complain once when I forgot to leave her a line of sight because I was just caught up in the music (so I'll say here I'm sorry, and thank you!) and a most lovely - and also very short - security guard from up north that let me stay at the railing and moved out of the way when she saw that she was blocking my view. Didn't sit in my seat once.
- The crowd really went crazy for Somebody to Love
- Adam is really funny. Cracked me up quite a few times.
- I understand now how someone could say Adam isn't a real frontman, because especially during the first songs he is playing more with Queen, and singing at Roger and Brian than really going out and engaging the public. At times I felt more like a witness to a great music making session than like a participant. I loved seeing them do that, and for me it was all good, but now I get where these comments come from.
- Adams tattoos are incredibly detailed and beautiful
- The copper see through blouse is really see through! It was beautiful up close. Also Adam hadn't buttoned the sleeves, and I could see bits of his arms and tattoos through it.
- Adam does so many little things to strenghten the power of his interpretation of a song. 'I keep losing my beat' tries to snap fingers, tries again, quick frustrated look and then shrugging 'I'm ok, I'm allright'. A short pointed finger, a word that gets just a little more emphasis, a sexy move. He made me really hear the words.
- The look on Adams face when Brian said 'What do you think about the.... Well, he's not the new boy anymore' was an absolute delight to watch
- I caught a ray of light in my hand when the disco ball was coming down, that was amazing
- Somebody taught Adam what to do on the piano during crazy little thing. He was just playing with one finger, but he had the right notes, and rhythm
- Roger is an amazing drummer! And it's not hitting the drums at the right time, it's just the musicality to play with the rhythm, make variations, play with what you are expecting him to do, and then slightly changing it up to catch your attention.
- All instrumental solos were way to short for me, like little tasters of a whole dish that you know is gonna be goood.
- Adam is human! He sweats and he has to be careful walking down in heels
- During Love of my Life I was happily singing along (and I'm not a very good singer) when I suddenly realized that I was right next to Brian May, and that not many other people were really singing were I was, and that he could probably hear me. So I dialed it down a bit. But then he said something like 'don't be shy' and I just sang along trying not to be self conscious about it. And then at the end of the song he looked to the right, where I was standing. Have to watch the videos to see whether he really looked at me, but it sure felt that way.
- Adam changed his voice to a lighter and higher tone when he was singing with Freddie. It is amazing how much better you can hear the colors in his voice when you're there.
- He is really a really really amazing singer!! Knew that of course, but he was so impressive, and sure and right on and genius. He is even better than I already thought he was.
- Adam looked at me during Dragon Attack. His eyes looked very grey, but a bit tired. Gave me a big electric jolt. I can still see them in my mind.
- That crown sure is sparkly! When Adam left the stage for the last time, I looked at him as long as I could. And the last thing I saw was that crown, sparkling away in the dark backstage.
- When the concert ended we were sent out quite quickly. So all of a sudden I wasn't in that space anymore but in a confusing hallway with loads of people. So when we got out of the crowd, I went and bought a tanktop, and snuck in again. Watched the crew while they were dismantling the stage and filmed a bit of it. Don't know how to get that online, but I'll try once I get home.
- I got Adams half full water bottle, and it is such a silly thing, but to actually have something that was his, that meant a lot. After the concert ended, lovely theosgma came up to me and asked what I thought, but couldn't really put anything into words. And then she went to find people but I couldn't get my mind around that. So I went outside, alone, found a dark corner in front of the venue, sat down and cried. And drank the water from the bottle. It tasted of Adam.
