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Post by ljsmack on Jul 3, 2014 12:48:54 GMT -5
Lots of exciting stuff going on today. I am hyped, and I am just hoping to watch a good stream tonight. Everyone going to the Forum, I am green with jealousy. In the meantime, to keep my mind busy, I wrote an article/blog at the request of a Glambert. It is about Adam's ability to provoke strong emotions in his audience and listeners. If you are interested, check it out here: adamtopia.com/post/513271/threadThank you, Cassie. I have often wondered if his interpretive skills are part of what endears him to Nancy Sinatra. How much work goes into making a performance seem effortless and in the moment. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 12:56:36 GMT -5
www.chron.com/entertainment/columnists/dansby/article/Queen-Polyphonic-Spree-each-ignored-the-trends-5595435.php{wry snicker} My objection is that this is an interesting article that has almost NOTHING to do with Adam at all. It's about how Queen and other bands buck the trends of rock's "authenticity" label. There's only one sentence about Adam and it is - rightfully - an afterthought as he is not the topic of the article. Its actually worth reading, as long as you realize that the title is nothing but clickbait, and the subject is completely different. ETA: For those who have been worried about reviews, read some of the stuff that has been said about Queen in the past. Eye-opening. I'm sure Brian and Roger have rhino-thick skins after dealing of decades of that. ETA2: If I was a writer of a nuanced, comparative opinion piece on a specific set of bands (like this) and I got my article hijacked by a tangential title by an editor looking for clicks, I'd be royally pissed. I totally agree, Hoppers, and yes, it is a thoughtful, interesting article. The funny thing is (and I'm not saying the writer should have done this--limited space, beyond the scope and all that), in a way, a discussion of Adam's role in all this fits right into the subject matter. Not only is the question of authenticity related to the whole "Is this Queen or not" debate, but the (asinine) knock against Adam from many corners has always been that he doesn't come across as "authentic." This is partly because of the Idol label--you know, the whole born-overnight, didn't-work-his-way-up-through-the-garages-and-clubs nonsense--and partly something beyond that, some suspicion of the natural performer, of the costume-lover, of the OTT entertainer, that is exactly what had a lot of people turning their noses up at Queen back in the day, and more recently voting for Kris over Adam. I still remember with gritted teeth a brief conversation I had with a friend back in the early days about Adam, where I said something about how much I liked him, and she responded "Really? Ugh, he's so FAKE!" At the time, I just felt fury and all I wanted was to stomp my feet like a 4 year old and shout back (though I didn't  ) "Really? YOU'RE so FAKE" (clever, I know), but of course afterwards I had this whole dissertation of a response flowing through my head. For some silly reason, people have gotten it into their heads that this kind of performance is less "real" than your standard White Guy With Guitar schtick. But of course, in a way, they're both schticks, and in another way they're both real, and that paradox is part of what's so wonderful about music and entertainment. In a way "camp" is the most authentic take on the craziness that is modern celebrity and pop-culture stardom. And on the other side there are the worries (which I confess to sometimes partaking of) that when Adam tones it down, he's not being "real" to himself. Ha ha what a muddle, poor guy, seriously! There's so much other interesting stuff woven into this mess and into people's responses to Adam--everything from a misunderstanding of camp (which is itself wrapped up in a certain kind of homophobia, even if it's sub-conscious homophobia) to what Bridgey called "tall poppy syndrome." And it's part of a much much larger discussion since the advent of modernism, really, around the First World War, about what "sincerity" and "authenticity" in art is, and if it's even possible in our ironic times. I always think that this is partly the discussion Adam's referencing, however tangentially, when he talks about post-modern art. Anyway, thank you, Houston critic, for bring all this up. I think it's very much to the point, and offers an interesting lens through which to view this latest Queen endeavor. In a way, Adam is just the newest, brightest iteration of a recurring story, and isn't this partly the lesson of postmodernism--that in a world where everything repeats itself and has been done already, pastiche of the kind Queen performs SO BRILLIANTLY is perhaps the truest form of art? I have absolutely nothing to add, you've made a few excellent points, perfectly explained! Beautiful, intelligent post! And my answer to your question would be yes, it is. One of the truest, at least. |
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Post by geezlouise on Jul 3, 2014 13:06:41 GMT -5
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Post by red panda on Jul 3, 2014 13:13:21 GMT -5
cassie, I could read information like this all day long. It gives such a platform to my appreciation of Adam, which is pretty much limited to, "he moves me." He really is one of a kind, and it is sweeter for me because there is so much hard work and artistry behind his singing. Appreciate you sharing this. You and he could have quite a chat, if you could manage lucid conversation with him that close, I know I couldn't. 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 13:17:47 GMT -5
ANYONE HAVE A VEGAS TICKET FOR SALE? I HAVE A DESPERATE FRIEND!
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Post by wal on Jul 3, 2014 13:22:59 GMT -5
instagram.com/p/p_z_NivMPu/heykean 1 hour ago #tbt when I played 'John' in a production of Peter Pan with the incredibly talented @adamlambert!! #musicaltheater #peterpan #glambert #sing #dance #play #captainhook #stage #musical 
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Post by wal on Jul 3, 2014 13:36:04 GMT -5
twitter.com/alohaPF/with_repliesAlohaPF aloha · 2h I have a floor ticket for tonight's forum concert. Make me an offer. @ad am_Tickets. I don't want it to go to waste AlohaPF aloha · 28m . @adam_Tickets floor seat for QAL Forum. Make me an offer. I don't want it to go to waste
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Post by LindaG23 on Jul 3, 2014 13:36:41 GMT -5
instagram.com/p/p_z_NivMPu/heykean 1 hour ago #tbt when I played 'John' in a production of Peter Pan with the incredibly talented @adamlambert!! #musicaltheater #peterpan #glambert #sing #dance #play #captainhook #stage #musical Bad Adam, you frightened the little boy in the lower left. :D Or maybe both of you are really good actors. |
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Jul 3, 2014 13:36:46 GMT -5
instagram.com/p/p_z_NivMPu/heykean 1 hour ago #tbt when I played 'John' in a production of Peter Pan with the incredibly talented @adamlambert!! #musicaltheater #peterpan #glambert #sing #dance #play #captainhook #stage #musical The start of "the brows".... |
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Post by cassie on Jul 3, 2014 13:37:57 GMT -5
cassie, I could read information like this all day long. It gives such a platform to my appreciation of Adam, which is pretty much limited to, "he moves me." He really is one of a kind, and it is sweeter for me because there is so much hard work and artistry behind his singing. Appreciate you sharing this. You and he could have quite a chat, if you could manage lucid conversation with him that close, I know I couldn't. So kind of you to comment. Glad my writing helps you to appreciate all that Adam does. That is my purpose in writing it. Many people assume that singing is the most natural thing in the world, and just about anyone can do it. Those with great voices are just naturally blessed. While it is true that some people have physiology that lends itself to a great voice, just like "natural athletes", if they don't study, train, and work their butts off, the blessing lies dormant. They never go far. Saying that Adam's voice was a gift received, for me, minimizes the years and years of obsessive dedication to his craft. Other folks say, "I don't care how he does it. Don't care about technique. I just want to watch and listen and enjoy. All that matters is how he makes me feel." Fair enough. The magic of that voice and that performance is thrilling on its own. For others of us, knowledge of how rare such a voice is, and what all has to come together to create the magic adds to the appreciation and wonder of it all. Just like reading the notes about backstage on tour make the set more incredible. Thirty miles of cable? Really? Forty permanent workers and another 40 temp hires at each stop? That is massive. No wonder it takes our breath away. So glad that Brian and Roger decided to spare no expense and create a show that leaves us "deaf, blind, and gasping on the floor." In the same vein, knowing all that goes into Adam's performance makes me realize I am the one who is blessed because Adam is sharing his craft with me and creating such divine music. How lucky I am to be alive and to see and hear him! |
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) "Really? YOU'RE so FAKE" (clever, I know), but of course afterwards I had this whole dissertation of a response flowing through my head. For some silly reason, people have gotten it into their heads that this kind of performance is less "real" than your standard White Guy With Guitar schtick. But of course, in a way, they're both schticks, and in another way they're both real, and that paradox is part of what's so wonderful about music and entertainment. In a way "camp" is the most authentic take on the craziness that is modern celebrity and pop-culture stardom. And on the other side there are the worries (which I confess to sometimes partaking of) that when Adam tones it down, he's not being "real" to himself. Ha ha what a muddle, poor guy, seriously! 
