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Post by theosgma on Jul 15, 2014 8:32:38 GMT -5
Such a novel and insightful perspective. My mind is blown. It must have taken him hours and hours to think of this - musical and creative suttee. He must have been meditating with the Dalai Lama for 20 years to reach this state of wisdom  . I knew Adam had to have balls of titanium to take on this job, but I am also appreciating more and more what Brian and Roger have to put up with as well. The judgement reaches astonishing levels. The packed out stadiums across the globe tell another and very different story about what a true legacy is and means. Brian's tears tell a different story. Roger sharing the stage with his son tells a different story. It's beyond comical that anyone could walk away from QAL without an ounce of inspiration. I know what I saw and I feel privileged to have shared the experience with a full arena of cheering and enthusiastic fans. My heart goes out to those who just don't get it. So which review had musical and creative suttee? I read the two translations but didn't see that phrase in either of them. I am a glutton for punishment but since I was at the concert, I am quite curious about how anyone could say this particular gem of snark. At least the lapresse review is decent though trashes Brian's solo and misses all the songs after that. |
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Post by red panda on Jul 15, 2014 8:32:46 GMT -5
Darn, I guess that means I should get my other life started, the one where I move away from the computer.  |
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Post by Q3 on Jul 15, 2014 8:37:00 GMT -5
Is Adam Lambert too good.. does it worry some critics,that Freddie's iconic status could be affected? If so,why can't the world have more than one great voice in it?? It's not a contest after all and Freddie is a legend and will remain one.. So why all the "Lady Doth Protest Too Much "Comments I guess if you say Adam is no Freddie Mercury enough times you will believe it.... No, I do not think "Adam is too good". And Adam is indeed not Freddie Mercury. They are different. The Q+AL concert experience is different than seeing Freddie in concert -- that is the one fact that everyone who has actually been to both seems to agree on. And Freddie on video is not the same as Freddie live -- no matter how big the screen is -- it pales in comparison to the real Freddie. (Personally, I wish they would just put those videos away and leave fans with their 3D real memories. But many Queen fans seem to like it.) Adam stepped into Freddie's shoes. They have many things in common -- but are not the same. The comparisons are unavoidable and will always be there. One can either choose to ignore them, resist them, or join me and accept that the comparison will be made. I say, "Yes, Adam is not Freddie. Did you enjoy the concert?" |
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Jul 15, 2014 8:39:49 GMT -5
I shouldn't really tell anyone this but I know you folks will understand. Yesterday I unpacked from my trip. Tried to wash everything and did.....mostly. I took the top I wore to the concert and hung it up in my closet unwashed.....you know, it was in the same room as Adam. Such a fan; aren't we all.
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Post by Q3 on Jul 15, 2014 8:46:26 GMT -5
JMHO -- We have several new great to good reviews -- why are we discussing the one negative comment that could be plucked out of something?
The glass is 97% full right now. I am not interested in reading that the glass is it not spilling over.
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Post by wal on Jul 15, 2014 8:55:22 GMT -5
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Post by cassie on Jul 15, 2014 9:02:50 GMT -5
JMHO -- We have several new great to good reviews -- why are we discussing the one negative comment that could be plucked out of something? The glass is 97% full right now. I am not interested in reading that the glass is it not spilling over. I think it is human nature to focus on the one negative thing amidst a slew of positives. I know all the teachers I worked with did that with student evaluations. They could get 29 glowing evals and one that trashed them, and they will focus on the latter. Even when they know that the one student was a malcontent and blamed everyone else for the fact that they didn't do the work. Even when we KNOW we have done a great job, when we KNOW that the one or two critical comments are unfounded, we still obsess over them. Stupid and counterproductive as it is. With Adam, I want the WORLD to love him and appreciate him like I do. That means he has to charm and delight every reviewer, regardless of the reviewer's personal preferences, agendas, or expertise. I get bent out of shape even with good reviews, if they contain a sentence that is less than flattering, or that is simply wrong. (Like Adam couldn't hit the high notes that Freddie did. Boy, I went off on that one!) Truth is, universal love for Adam ain't gonna happen. If for no other reason than that Adam is too unusual, too extra ordinary, and too unique in his individuality. I need to stop looking for universal love and acceptance in reviews and comments, and enjoy what Adam and Queen are giving us. I KNOW what a great performance is, what a great vocalist is, what a great show is. I KNOW how amazing and rare this combination of artists is. How it is a unique moment in time that may never come again. How lucky I am to witness it. Note to self: STOP READING THE FRICKIN' REVIEWS AND COMMENTS. JUST ENJOY ! |
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Post by LindaG23 on Jul 15, 2014 9:05:11 GMT -5
Required staging for all future performances of Moonlight Sonata  |
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Post by Q3 on Jul 15, 2014 9:06:43 GMT -5
This is worth a listen -- the first caller said she does not like Adam, but then said he was good. Definitely a Queen fan show was at the 1981 Montreal show. "Adam did a fantastic job." "A great, great time we had." Then they read a couple comments from online posts. The one con was the show started 50 minutes late. Then they played something from the show -- but not on this clip. |
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Post by cassie on Jul 15, 2014 9:12:22 GMT -5
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