12.30.14 ONE MORE DAY TO Q+AL NYE!!!
Dec 30, 2014 19:26:31 GMT -5
Post by adamrocks on Dec 30, 2014 19:26:31 GMT -5
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What's the future of rock n roll? @adamlambert &Queen? @sfkband? @springsteen? @rickpricetw? Upside's @zmattyola asks theupsidenews.com/2014/12/31/live-music-in-2014-and-the-future-of-rocknroll/ …
December 31, 2014 Music, Reviews
LIVE MUSIC IN 2014 AND THE FUTURE OF ROCK’N’ROLL?
Reflecting back on the music of 2014, I note that many of my live music experiences were rooted in the past. For the most part, however, this was something more than just a dose of nostalgia but a case of more experienced hands showing us how it’s done. Having once been the voice of youthful rebellion or teenage angst, many of these acts are not resting on their former glories but, having passed forty (or indeed fifty or sixty), are still making vital and engaging music, regardless of what radio airplay they receive. What stands out most of all though, is the ability to connect with an audience.
(Adam and Queen mention)
Then there were bands like The Rolling Stones and Queen with Adam Lambert, who no longer make new music but tour solely on the back of past hits. While the element of nostalgia was strong here, both delivered powerful performances and demonstrated why they once held the mantle of the biggest band in the world with good reason. The Stones were worth the wait, belatedly christening the revamped Adelaide Oval with an exuberant display of Rock’n’Roll bravado. Unfortunately Queen bypassed Adelaide, but their Melbourne performance showed that they can still live up to their reputation for live spectacle, delivering a note perfect performance. While Freddie Mercury’s presence was strong, Lambert is a charismatic and talented performer in his own right, taking ownership of the songs with renditions that were both satisfying and fresh.
What's the future of rock n roll? @adamlambert &Queen? @sfkband? @springsteen? @rickpricetw? Upside's @zmattyola asks theupsidenews.com/2014/12/31/live-music-in-2014-and-the-future-of-rocknroll/ …
December 31, 2014 Music, Reviews
LIVE MUSIC IN 2014 AND THE FUTURE OF ROCK’N’ROLL?
Reflecting back on the music of 2014, I note that many of my live music experiences were rooted in the past. For the most part, however, this was something more than just a dose of nostalgia but a case of more experienced hands showing us how it’s done. Having once been the voice of youthful rebellion or teenage angst, many of these acts are not resting on their former glories but, having passed forty (or indeed fifty or sixty), are still making vital and engaging music, regardless of what radio airplay they receive. What stands out most of all though, is the ability to connect with an audience.
(Adam and Queen mention)
Then there were bands like The Rolling Stones and Queen with Adam Lambert, who no longer make new music but tour solely on the back of past hits. While the element of nostalgia was strong here, both delivered powerful performances and demonstrated why they once held the mantle of the biggest band in the world with good reason. The Stones were worth the wait, belatedly christening the revamped Adelaide Oval with an exuberant display of Rock’n’Roll bravado. Unfortunately Queen bypassed Adelaide, but their Melbourne performance showed that they can still live up to their reputation for live spectacle, delivering a note perfect performance. While Freddie Mercury’s presence was strong, Lambert is a charismatic and talented performer in his own right, taking ownership of the songs with renditions that were both satisfying and fresh.
