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Post by Q3 on Dec 1, 2014 13:28:24 GMT -5
I agree with koshka and gabriella..I could not put my finger on it but something did seem off...Adam sounded amazing...looked incredible...and was awesome but somehow the chemistry seemed off...Adam's look was right on and vocals were beyond words...I was spellbound when I heard it and saw it..could have been the tv vs live no tv Partly it was because it was 2D not 3D. And I think it was partly because we are used to seeing STL in the middle of a set -- and in a longer, more loose version. Since this involved other singers it was more tightly arranged and Adam did not get to play around vocally like he does in concert. What was odd to me is that I have watched it more than once  and I only hear Adam singing. It is like that whole chorus was not even there! |
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Post by stardust on Dec 1, 2014 13:35:06 GMT -5
About the Stars thing, I'm a bit concerned that if each celebrity will only do 1000 greetings and we are not yet able to pick which celebrity we want, that we will be stuck with whoever is left. I don't particularly want a greeting from Rumor Willis.  |
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Post by SophieB on Dec 1, 2014 13:37:23 GMT -5
I agree with koshka and gabriella..I could not put my finger on it but something did seem off...Adam sounded amazing...looked incredible...and was awesome but somehow the chemistry seemed off...Adam's look was right on and vocals were beyond words...I was spellbound when I heard it and saw it..could have been the tv vs live no tv Partly it was because it was 2D not 3D. And I think it was partly because we are used to seeing STL in the middle of a set -- and in a longer, more loose version. Since this involved other singers it was more tightly arranged and Adam did not get to play around vocally like he does in concert.
What was odd to me is that I have watched it more than once and I only hear Adam singing. It is like that whole chorus was not even there!They weren't there for most of it - they didn't have enough breath! |
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Post by ljsmack on Dec 1, 2014 13:43:33 GMT -5
1. I think Adam was cognizant of the camera angles. He even did the sexy eyes he did on Satisfaction. He's also conscious of what he can do on TV, and was representing Queen as well as himself.
2. The show was taped and they could have edited out a question to Roger for time purposes, although I agree, it came off as disrespectful.
3. I agree it is very generous of Brian and Roger to do NYE.i think it is masterful in terms of PR for Queen Forever, the European tour, and of course, eventually for A3. There's a looming time limit to this collaboration, but what a kick for them to get to perform their music for a new generation.
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Post by butterfly on Dec 1, 2014 13:47:48 GMT -5
Can someone tell me: if I buy a ticket, and I for some reason I can not come to the concert of the new year, can I sell the ticket to someone else? My schedule is still very uncertain in the new year, because it came too quickly, but now I could get a ticket yet, later it is impossible. Arggh ... I don't know what I'm doing.  |
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Post by nica575 on Dec 1, 2014 13:51:44 GMT -5
Do you think that the NYE gig is really the start of the A3 strategy and A3 could be released in the UK first? If it does well, there, and Adam is deemed 'relevant'/'cool' then he would be better positioned to explode, in the US? JMHO -- if Adam can break through in the UK, yes, it will be very important in the US. And being on the BBC One + BBC Radio 1 NYE broadcast will help that effort. **** The magnitude of Queen + Adam Lambert being on this program is just hitting me. In 2013, the BBC One NYE TV programme (just 15 minutes in length -- the fireworks part) was 2013's most watched programme of the year in the UK -- 13,520,000 viewers. It was preceded and following by a special concert from Gary Barlow in London; receiving 8.80m and 6.38m viewers respectively. The total program was 90 minutes last year. Last year there were multiple artists with Gary Barlow as the "headline" concert. [Gary Barlow was the frontman and lead vocalist of British pop-group Take That and served as a judge on series 8, 9 and 10 of The X Factor.] I assume but have not researched the list of artists for this year, but expect that there will be/are multiple artists again. So Adam gets to be on the UK's #1 TV programme, and we get a full concert live stream!  The interesting thing is that the announcement did not mention "special guests" or "surprise appearances" or "featuring other stars" - NOTHING of the sort. Rather the announcement says" Queen + Adam Lambert are performing an exclusive concert " ..."The exclusive performance will feature some of their most legendary hits performed by Adam as their impressive front man, continuing the legacy of iconic lead singer Freddie Mercury."... Last year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, featuring Gary Barlow’s Big Ben Bash Live, were watched by a peak of almost 14 million people between 23.15 and 00.30am."
So, I am not sure there will be "multiple" artists... but I know nothing of course...just trying to read between the lines. I wonder how the 2013 event announcement was worded... |
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Post by satisfied on Dec 1, 2014 13:52:07 GMT -5
OMG! Have just got tickets!!  Had chance of tickets for last year's concert here and it looked so much fun that I regretted not going.....especially with all the fireworks and celebrations in London on that night. Now it couldn't be more perfect..... Happy New Year everyone! Yay, SophieB! So happy for you! Uhm... we'll be expecting a recap, of course. |
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Dec 1, 2014 13:53:44 GMT -5
Can you imagine if the "Queen thing" hadn't worked out? Adam seems very pleased with his association with Queen and vice versa. So, the album gets pushed back some - everyone involved is making good money and setting themselves up for artistic and creative freedom on down the line. I can be patient for A3.
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Post by resphil7 on Dec 1, 2014 14:00:43 GMT -5
Perhaps either Q3 or UK fans can clarify what I am about to say regarding Adam's radio success in the UK. I seem to remember these things from Adam's last attempt to crack that market. First, I remember people saying that the BBC radio stations only allot a small portion of their playlist to artists from outside the UK. Not sure what percentage it is. Second, and most important, ability of the artist to get on the playlist depends ON FIRST WEEK SALES,. Again not sure what amount is needed to crack the list. This is very different from how radio play works in the US, from my understanding.
Before now, Adam has been relatively unknown in the UK as AI is not on regular cable there. His massive exposure to the viewers of the NYE show, both UK and abroad, should help with people getting to know him.
I have also read that the UK market is one of the most important in the world in that it sets the trends, and what sells there will sell in Europe and the rest of the world. So, imo, this is a critical time for Adam and his management team. I have been so impressed with what they have done so far! First, successful tour with Adam winning over many more fans.....later album 3.
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Post by Q3 on Dec 1, 2014 14:03:07 GMT -5
JMHO -- if Adam can break through in the UK, yes, it will be very important in the US. And being on the BBC One + BBC Radio 1 NYE broadcast will help that effort. **** The magnitude of Queen + Adam Lambert being on this program is just hitting me. In 2013, the BBC One NYE TV programme (just 15 minutes in length -- the fireworks part) was 2013's most watched programme of the year in the UK -- 13,520,000 viewers. It was preceded and following by a special concert from Gary Barlow in London; receiving 8.80m and 6.38m viewers respectively. The total program was 90 minutes last year. Last year there were multiple artists with Gary Barlow as the "headline" concert. [Gary Barlow was the frontman and lead vocalist of British pop-group Take That and served as a judge on series 8, 9 and 10 of The X Factor.] I assume but have not researched the list of artists for this year, but expect that there will be/are multiple artists again. So Adam gets to be on the UK's #1 TV programme, and we get a full concert live stream! This morning I did a search on the NYE gig and read about Gary Barlow. I don't really know anything about this guy (any more than what Q3 wrote) but in the comments section there were some rather irked Brits. They were rather put off with Gary headlining. Since he is a judge, maybe its the same way I feel about JLo and how she is a constant infomercial. Its interesting, I'll have to do some more reading. The issue was that there was a lot of Gary Barlow on the BBC.... |
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and I only hear Adam singing. It is like that whole chorus was not even there!
