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Post by eri9 on Jul 19, 2014 15:18:38 GMT -5
I think NZ might deserve a great concert & who better than QAL! Wow, thanks for that! I didn't go to that concert- but my huge Queen-fan cousins did, and I know of others who did. Hoping my cousins will go to QAL show! They've been impressed when I've shown them some Queenbert vids from before this tour, but still think Freddie was the better singer. Fair enough. But I'd love for them to see Adam live with Queen. |
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Post by Buderschnookie on Jul 19, 2014 15:20:02 GMT -5
Also want to comment that until now, I hadn't fully appreciated how essential Roger's drumming and vocals are to keeping the Queen sound vibrant and intact. Audiences have been showing him lots of love, but I wish they'd give him more standing O's because it feels to me like Brian is getting more applause. (Not that I don't love Dr. Bri, and not that he doesn't deserve the adulation, but Roger deserves his due too.) It's a shame John D. retired so long ago, because that makes it harder to remember what his skills on bass added to the mix (especially with the highly talented Neil as replacement). But John's impact on the band will always reflect in his songwriting. IMO Queen was lightning in a bottle- it took all four of them.Minus any one of them it never would have worked quite as well. Even if any one member's contributions seem less significant or less apparent to us (again, IMO) they were not. Their functions contributed to the whole and (IMO!) that alone grants them 25% of the credit for the end result. A catalyst is just as important as the main ingredient in creating a chemical reaction. |
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Post by thelambertluvva on Jul 19, 2014 15:24:40 GMT -5
My apologies if this review had already been posted. zealnyc.com/queen-adam-lambert-madison-square-garden-july-17-2014/July 18, 2014 It’s been 32 years since Queen last appeared at Madison Square Garden and now former American Idol finalist Adam Lambert has enthusiastically taken the baton indirectly from the mystical and magical Freddie Mercury (first handed to Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company fame). Fun fact: Lambert originally met and performed with Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor on the finale of American Idol in 2009 singing We Are the Champions. Adam and Queen took the stage at 8:15PM and played for nearly two and a half hours straight. Their set list included 22 songs and three instrument solos. During the massively popular hit Another One Bites the Dust, the crowd was on its feet singing and dancing along. For earlier classics like Fat Bottomed Girls, Somebody to Love and Tie Your Mother Down, Adam belted out some of his finest rock and roll vocals to date, while original members Brian May and Roger Taylor gave masterful performances on their instruments, reminiscent of the bands’ early days. During the classic Under Pressure (originally featuring David Bowie on vocal duet), Roger Taylor nailed the duet. Adam channeled Freddie Mercury throughout the show with his commanding stage presence, incredible voice, and flamboyant costumes that included black leather pants and pompadours. At one point during Killer Queen, Adam showed off his theatrical talents (perhaps channeling Broadways’ Hedwig and the Angry Inch) by stretching out provocatively on a sofa while gazing into the audience’s eyes. This was glam rock at its finest. Radio GaGa (the song that Lady Gaga credits for her stage name) is one of the best pop songs of the 80s and sounded as good live as it did back in the day. Midway through the song, Adam brought the audience into a sing-along and had them just where he wanted them – eating out of his hand. The crowd went goo-goo over GaGa. Arguably the best operatic rock song ever, Bohemian Rhapsody was hauntingly mesmerizing as midway through, video footage of Mercury from his 80’s Wembley Stadium show appeared, and Adam now traded verses with the cinematic Freddie. During The Show Must Go On, you could not help but feel everyone on stage – original members and Adam – wanting to honor Freddie’s legacy by continuing to perform for the band’s fans. The only yawn of the night was during Brian May’s guitar solo which, while brilliant, went on a bit long at 10-15 minutes. But no matter – this over-the-top awesome show ended with encores of two of Queen’s most popular songs We Will Rock You and We are the Champions. Those lucky enough to see the show were blessed with a performance as magical as the stars, as cool as a VIP ticket, and a walk down memory lane. Queen and members were champions this night and they rocked us to oblivion. But ultimately, the concert was about Adam, who proved this Idol runner-up is here to stay whether it be fronting Queen or resuming his solo career. (Lambert joins Jennifer Hudson in Idol non-winners who have gone on to successful artistic and lucrative careers.)Queen and Adam Lambert appear again on July 23rd at Izod Center in New Jersey. Don’t miss it. |
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Post by houselady on Jul 19, 2014 15:42:19 GMT -5
Michelle @dragonfly194 32m Wonderful depiction of the truth... @trespassmyass citygirl36 @adamlambert @drbrianmay I thought this is appropriate pic.twitter.com/YtTWxgJTNU  |
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Jul 19, 2014 16:08:55 GMT -5
I wonder if Jennifer Hudson constantly gets references to her AI roots in her reviews? Some reviewers treat it with such disdain and I really don't understand it. It's like showing the gumption to put yourself out there week after week is looked upon as uncool and that you are somewhat less talented because that's the course you chose to get noticed. Personally, I just look at is as one of many avenues one can use. Whatever. Meanwhile, as I type this, Carrie Underwood is representing Almay on a TV commercial.
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Post by houselady on Jul 19, 2014 16:10:39 GMT -5
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Post by nannygoat on Jul 19, 2014 16:13:16 GMT -5
#FLD...."Obviously he is no Freddie Mercury, and that’s OK. The minute you stop looking for Freddie is the minute the fun really starts."  Review:Can Adam Lambert-Led Queen Keep The Band’s Classic Legacy Alive?Excerpt: The lyrics to show opener “Now I’m Here,” seemed to take on new meaning, serving as a defiant response to any skepticism. He not only hits the operatic notes, which we must remember is no easy feat, but he accomplishes it with a mix of ferocity and glam elegance that do the song justice. You can almost hear a collective sigh of relief from the crowd as Lambert lets out the song’s final octave-straddling scream. This is gonna be alright. Read more: Be sure to read the entire review. The last sentence says it all: "Obviously he is no Freddie Mercury, and that’s OK. The minute you stop looking for Freddie is the minute the fun really starts." |
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Post by LindaG23 on Jul 19, 2014 16:15:42 GMT -5
You can hear a number of British voices chatting away in the heliocopter, but it is difficult to distinguish any words except, "Whaaaat!"  |
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Post by wal on Jul 19, 2014 16:17:46 GMT -5
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Post by mahailia on Jul 19, 2014 16:20:11 GMT -5
My apologies if this review had already been posted. zealnyc.com/queen-adam-lambert-madison-square-garden-july-17-2014/July 18, 2014 It’s been 32 years since Queen last appeared at Madison Square Garden and now former American Idol finalist Adam Lambert has enthusiastically taken the baton indirectly from the mystical and magical Freddie Mercury (first handed to Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company fame). Fun fact: Lambert originally met and performed with Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor on the finale of American Idol in 2009 singing We Are the Champions. ........ Really good review, but why didn't they use a pic from the concert? There are plenty great ones out there! This pic is from QAL 2012.
Also, I saw a write up by Broadway World before the concert, did they do one after it? Just curious
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