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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 9:27:01 GMT -5
A nice article. Except this one part: "Yet if Lambert has not quite become the superstar many predicted, it may also be because his contrived brand of glam-inflected pop is not individual or characterful enough to really warrant world domination" ... oh well. I see nothing really wrong about that comment. Whatever the problem is with his music not hitting the pulse of the mainstream needs to be identified if he is going to continue to go that route. Nothing wrong with a niche market, but world domination requires world acceptance. Sometimes the truth is right in front of us, we just don't like to see it. :-/ |
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Post by rihannsu on Jan 11, 2015 9:32:24 GMT -5
A nice article. Except this one part: "Yet if Lambert has not quite become the superstar many predicted, it may also be because his contrived brand of glam-inflected pop is not individual or characterful enough to really warrant world domination" ... oh well. It wouldn't be Neil McCormick if there wasn't a pot shot taken somewhere. LOL I am absolutely THRILLED that Neil wrote such a positive article with little or no sneer to it. I take it that he was impressed which is hard to do with someone who grew up Bono adjacent. Neil doesn't fall for hype with no substance and is was not really all that impressed with the 2012 show that he saw, although I think he was more critical of Bri and Rog than of Adam. This is a huge improvement over his take on the last outing I think. www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/live-music-reviews/9395281/Queen-and-Adam-Lambert-Hammersmith-Apollo-review.html |
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Post by happycat14 on Jan 11, 2015 9:38:55 GMT -5
Overall great article. Balanced and thoughtful. The UK press in the 2012 concerts was nice about Adam but really dismissive of Brian and Roger. So it's a turning tide more about Queen too.
Also, how weird the nostalgia working both ways. Adam, playing the music that he worshipped (though he might align himself more with Madonna & MJ in his head) of the icon that is the utmost example of showmanship and vocal attack; Roger and Brian finding themselves a frontman who backstage reminds them of the fun they had touring and onstage is up to their level of musicianship. Kinda eerie, whether one is a fan of QAL or not (and I am), it works, and on many levels. Roger's quote especially about "socially" being the same as the old days. It's all rather emotionally resonant.
Maybe the contrived comment is a blessing. Adam doesn't have to reflect back to Queen or Bowie or T Rex and on A3 just be himself hopefully.
Eta: thanks rihannau for posting the link to the previous review
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Post by nikki on Jan 11, 2015 9:39:55 GMT -5
What a fascinating and positive article. Some of the things that stuck me: I don’t have to think about it, I can just be. You let instinct take over and that’s when things get really interesting.And how he was 'winging it' during the first European/Hammersmith concerts - still in 'technical performance' mode rather than inhabiting the songs, I gather from what he is saying. Maybe not universally, but at least with some of the songs. That makes sense to me, I remember Adam saying that his greatest 'flaw' was that he 'overthinks'. Whose mind wouldn't spin; the Queen catalogue is daunting. Given all that, it has taken relatively few performances before iheart before things 'clicked' and he could let go and just be present. In my view, he has been a really quick learner. And the transition to how he performs now is obvious and tangible and has been for a while. The comparisons to FreddieJust as the comparisons can destroy some of our enjoyment, so too for Adam, it seems - in terms of the pressure to sing the songs technically as close as possible to the original. I think he has been so graceful here - presenting himself as a channel for the songs - but it is also the job he has taken on. His lack of ego in serving the music and the expectations of the audience is very beautiful to me. And wanting Freddie's tone? What can you say? For these songs, of course. His tone is lighter. They are just very different beasts. He's got a unique GFG (sorry cassie) and he is one as well. His connection to the music is as a fanA blessing and a curse. From the reviews, it's apparent that so many fans have accepted him because it is so obvious that he is and that he lacks arrogance. Again, it is his humility in play - he knows who he is on stage with. But he's had to let that go so that he's no longer an observer but a real participant. People here have picked up on this as well. Especially the NYE performance. What he's learnt on being a popstar
 . Ironic that the man with a voice and technique in a billion has chosen a genre where he names that as the last ingredient for success. But the other qualities he also has in spades - the natural liveability from his loving, positive, sunny, affirming nature. And his sweetness. It's not for everyone, but it's certainly a mass audience quality in my view. The impact of his homosexuality on his careerBrian named it in a recent interview talking about the Idol results. Adam is still saying it has been a defining feature and therefore in play to whatever extent. I have no idea about this one. Yet if lambert has not quite become the superstar many predicted, it may also be because his contrived brand of glam-inflected pop is not individual or characterful enough to really warrant world dominationYes, it's definitely about the music as well as the personal brand and personal factors. I think that's a bit harsh though, but it's true that his 'hit' singles have not been glam-infected, but I don't think that characterises both albums on the whole. He's multi-genre and had an image and sensibility of 'glam' for a time. I don't think that's anywhere near the case now. It will be interesting where A3 positions him. |
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Post by belle on Jan 11, 2015 9:45:36 GMT -5
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Watching live Paris Unity March where more than 50 world leaders join in demonstration - also a really huge crowd of citizens. Very powerful sight - against violence and terrorism.
"Imagine all the people, living life in peace..."
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Post by augenpoesie on Jan 11, 2015 9:51:12 GMT -5
OT Watching live Paris Unity March where more than 50 world leaders join in demonstration - also a really huge crowd of citizens. Very powerful sight - against violence and terrorism. "Imagine all the people, living life in peace..."  |
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Jan 11, 2015 9:54:58 GMT -5
Do you think it's possible to get a hard copy of the Telegraph interview? And Q3, I don't know how you did it but it's obvious A LOT of thought went into the "best of" poll. It makes complete sense!
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Post by abriton on Jan 11, 2015 10:21:22 GMT -5
Do you think it's possible to get a hard copy of the Telegraph interview? And Q3, I don't know how you did it but it's obvious A LOT of thought went into the "best of" poll. It makes complete sense! Here in Portland, we have a store which has most of the major papers and magazines from all over the world. If you are near a big city there is probably one there. You could try online to their website and you may be able to get a back copy. |
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Post by abriton on Jan 11, 2015 10:23:55 GMT -5
Do you think it's possible to get a hard copy of the Telegraph interview? And Q3, I don't know how you did it but it's obvious A LOT of thought went into the "best of" poll. It makes complete sense! Here in Portland, we have a store which has most of the major papers and magazines from all over the world. If you are near a big city there is probably one there. You could try online to their website and you may be able to get a back copy. Here you go:- A. For back issues of The Daily Telegraph or The Sunday Telegraph, please contact Back Issue Newspapers. Phone: 0844 669 9400 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-1pm) Website: www.backissuenewspapers.co.uk |
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Post by Buderschnookie on Jan 11, 2015 10:32:14 GMT -5
^ I actually think the Freddie Mercury Great Pretender connection was what was meant. Freddie described himself as The Great Pretender after releasing the single....stating he felt the song was written for him. Someone who may have had a lot of heartbreak behind the scenes, but in public he was still Freddie f-n Mercury...since as always The Show Must Go On. So Freddie is TGP and Adam is filling in, he must be the Young Pretender.... Yes, I was thinking that a few of our non-native English speakers might be taken aback at the notion that Adam was "pretending" anything. |
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