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Post by 4Ms on Jan 27, 2015 3:51:08 GMT -5
www.skynet.be/musique/actu/actu/1117637/le-show-continue-pour-queen-pres-de-25-ans-apres-la-mort-de-freddie-mercuryskynet musique (google translated)The show continues for Queen, nearly 25 years after the death of Freddie Mercury (Belga) For nearly a quarter of a century that Freddie Mercury is no more, but the songs of the legendary band Queen, is still alive and well, with a new European tour that was stage Monday night in Paris for more two-hour electric show. From the heady bass line of "Another bites the dust" to the heavy rhythm of "We Will Rock You", to the supercharged guitars of "I want it all" or "The show must go on" The Zenith of Paris has honored the tubes to a separate group, combining AOR rock, pop and theatrics. Freddie Mercury died in 1991 at age 45, is now replaced by the eccentric micro and bluffing Adam Lambert, an American 32-year winner of the American version of "The New Star". From studded leather jacket leopard costume or Scottish scarlet pants, the singer with the impeccable banana and suggestive lame knows perching his voice high, very high. Between songs, he did not forget to applaud Freddie Mercury, whose voice joins that of the group on "Love of my life" and then "Bohemian rhapsody" through videos projected on a big screen backdrop . Guitarist Brian May, 67, and his long white hair now, and drummer Roger Taylor, 65, and his white beard as the last two original members still on board, is also plenty to be happy. Brian May shows that he has not lost his touch by offering long solos while drummer displays a resplendent voice to sing "A Kind of Magic", but also a sense of some families leaving his seat several times to his son embarked on the adventure. Diverse group between old salts, leading man at the microphone and extra musicians in the shadows, always manages to seduce Queen with songs that put everyone agrees, the image of "We are the "final champions picked up by the thousands of Parisian audience. The European tour started on 13 January in Newcastle (UK) and must take place on 26 dates through the end of February. Parisian date the only one in France, was the first outside the United Kingdom. The group is now expected in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium (February 8), Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland (February 19) and Poland before returning to Britain in conclusion. Queen is a legendary group in Britain where, according to his house Mercury records, "one in three households owns" a copy of his first compilation, Greatest Hits (1981), sold more than 6 million copies. (Belga) OMG! Did you make this up??  |
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Post by nikki on Jan 27, 2015 4:37:20 GMT -5
^^^^ OMG, seoulmate, where are you with your wonderful gifs????  4Ms thank you for those lists  ETA: All hilarity aside the reference was to his impeccable hair - besides banana, it also means quiff or pompadour. Much more mundane  |
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Post by melliemom on Jan 27, 2015 5:09:25 GMT -5
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Post by seoulmate on Jan 27, 2015 5:28:40 GMT -5
Here's a wonderful google translation that has Adam roaring and draped in baby dolls and Roger drumming for his life and crampons on Freddie.  God, I live for Google translations!!! "On paper, it was scary. Queen without Freddie Mercury will never be Queen, while Brian May and Roger Taylor continue to keep the flame for more than twenty years. So last night in a Parisian not totally complete Zenith Queen tumbles as to the big time with a "One Vision" Dante, close to the version of 1986. While studded leather clad, Adam Lambert has the charm and the voice of the youth. At ease in his new role, the boy clearly puts his feet in the footsteps of Freddy Mercury. And would be wrong to assume its not as queer side. Adam roared, Adam dancing, singing Adam, Adam causes, Adam did the job, a thousand times more than Paul Rodgers between 2005 and 2008. Draped in a semblance of babydoll, Adam lies on a boudoir into the audience to interpret "Killer Queen ". Freddy as he rolls his eyes and ass, but this is all done with humor, smiling. "Love Freddy he launches the crowd? For just know that I also love it as much as you. " No need to say more. Adam is here to pay tribute to his idol and not care about the comparison. Behind, Brian May and Roger Taylor look great. Brian Gray hair is still long, Roger white beard, but the passion is intact and see fun like kids, one behind his guitar, the other behind his drums, is a pleasure simply jubilant . Remains essential. By 2:20, the Queen of training will place an impressive setlist that reminds you immediately how this group has forged the identity of contemporary rock. Yes, Queen is as important as David Bowie and Led Zeppelin. They do not, unfortunately, left the same impression. But the alignment of standards is chilling. Brian May and Roger Taylor have created a set that intelligently mixing all eras, the first very rock songs ("Seven Seas of Rhye" effective "Tie your mother down, abrasive) with sumptuous ballads from the end (" Who wants to live forever "magical," the show must go on "obvious). Supreme luxury of rock, they can offer solos safely empty the room. Taylor plays drums like his life depended on it, while May tries once again to take his guitar in the stars. Everything is played with good grace, without the feeling of seeing a concert played a hundred times too. Who would have thought that in 2015 Queen, not having made a new title for 20 years, would sound with such freshness? Who would imagine that one day Brian May and Roger Taylor finally find someone to put on crampons Freddie Mercury? Even purists were pinched last night in Paris, there was "a kind of Magic" in the air." |
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Post by seoulmate on Jan 27, 2015 5:31:24 GMT -5
^^^^ OMG, seoulmate, where are you with your wonderful gifs???? 4Ms thank you for those lists ETA: All hilarity aside the reference was to his impeccable hair - besides banana, it also means quiff or pompadour. Much more mundane nikki, I'm really hating photobucket right now (even more than usual), so I can't be bothered to go over there and find gifs!  |
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Post by nikki on Jan 27, 2015 5:32:52 GMT -5
melliemom, this is my translation - pardon my very rusty colloquial French - some of the references are a bit difficult for me to put in context. Someone with better French, feel free to correct me. On paper, it was risky. Queen without Freddie Mercury will never be Queen, but Brian May and Roger Taylor have continued to keep the flame alive for more than twenty years. So last night at the Zenith in Paris a not totally complete Queen opened like old times with a version of "One Vision", close to the 1986 version. A studded-leather clad Adam Lambert brings the charm and the voice of someone young. At ease in his new role, he clearly follows in the footsteps of Freddie Mercury. But it would be wrong to assume his queerness is their only similarity. Adam screamed, Adam danced, he sang and challenged, Adam did the job, a thousand times better than Paul Rodgers did between 2005 and 2008. Draped like someone in their lingerie, Adam reclined on a chaise in the audience to interpret "Killer Queen". Invoking the spirit of Freddie he rolls his eyes and ass, all done with humour, and a smile. "Don't you love Freddie he asks the crowd? Just know that I love him as much as you do." There is no need to say anything else. Adam is here to pay tribute to his idol and is not bothered by the comparisons. Behind, Brian May and Roger Taylor look great. Brian's grey hair is is still long, Roger has a white beard, but their passion is the same, to see them having fun like young people, one behind his guitar, the other behind his drums, is simply an enormous joy. The essentials remain. In 2 hours and 20 minutes they play an impressive setlist that reminds you straight away why this group defined contemporary rock. Yes, Queen is as important as David Bowie and Led Zeppelin. They haven't, unfortunately, been given the same credit (? not sure about this). But the number of classics is spine tingling. Brian May and Roger Taylor have put together a set that intelligently mixes all eras, the first are hard rock ("Seven Seas of Rhye", powerful "Tie your mother down, gritty) with sumptuous ballads at the end (" Who wants to live forever" magical, "the show must go on" a stand out). As rock gods they can do solos without emptying the room. Taylor plays drums like his life depends on it, while May once again takes his guitar into the stars. Everything is played immaculately, without leaving the impression you're seeing a concert that's been done a hundred times before. Who would have thought that in 2015 Queen, not having made new music for 20 years, would sound so fresh? Who would imagine that one day Brian May and Roger Taylor finally would find someone to walk in the shoes of Freddie Mercury. Even purists were won over last night in Paris, there was "a kind of Magic" in the air.
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Post by nikki on Jan 27, 2015 5:36:11 GMT -5
^^^^ OMG, seoulmate, where are you with your wonderful gifs???? 4Ms thank you for those lists ETA: All hilarity aside the reference was to his impeccable hair - besides banana, it also means quiff or pompadour. Much more mundane nikki, I'm really hating photobucket right now (even more than usual), so I can't be bothered to go over there and find gifs! Is that nasty photobucket being nasty to you again? We will have to smack it. These translations are truly a highlight of European concerts. |
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Post by queenofthenight on Jan 27, 2015 5:52:33 GMT -5
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Post by seoulmate on Jan 27, 2015 6:04:40 GMT -5
Here's a quick Google translate: "Currently on tour, Queen and Adam Lambert were last night at the Zenith in Paris for a unique concert ( Gerard Drouot Productions)! The group decided to choose Adam to take the place of Freddie Mercury on stage (the former lead singer of Queen is of course irreplaceable). The interpreter of the hit "Whataya want from me," Brian May had won during his participation in the 8th season of the show "American Idol" with his rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody." The singer of 32 years is now on stage to resume Queen tubes to the delight of fans of the group. The Parisian audience was very numerous and the Zenith was packed! The concert started with "One Vision" and the fans were in a trance! Adam Lambert has a lot of charisma and set fire in the room. It is with much energy he chained the tubes while changing outfits. He even lying on a small couch for the title "Killer Queen". Cheered by the crowd, Brian May performed with his guitar the title "Love of my life." He engaged the public and a video of Freddie Mercury was also accompanied for a virtual duet. The other members of the group then joined for "39 '" and "It's a Kind of Magic". After a bass solo and a battery of battle, Adam Lambert is back on stage for "Under pressure". The evening continued with still many hits such as "Radio ga ga" or "The show must go on." We also got some nice moments, like during his rendition of "Who wants to live forever." Freddie Mercury was present throughout the evening in the heart of his former henchmen but also in the public. His image was projected again in "Bohemian Rhapsody," which allowed a new virtual duet but this time with Adam Lambert. Before the recall, the image of a hand with a pencil was shown on the giant screen to refer to the attacks of the last weeks. A nice gesture that was much appreciated in the room. This exceptional evening then ended with the tubes "We Will Rock You" and "We are the champions". Queen and Adam Lambert were all under the confetti to greet the audience that does not stop clapping and screaming. We had a great evening, and though the show lasted about 2:30 we did not see the time!" |
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Post by shimoli710 on Jan 27, 2015 6:19:06 GMT -5
Dear Atoppers!  I will be attending the Queenbert concerts in Cologne and Hamburg  , so I'm away from home for a few days and I don't know if I will be able to post my birthday cakes ...  ... in the next days of this week (from Wednesday to Saturday) ... ... and also on some days of the next week (from Wednesday to Friday)! I will take my laptop with me and I hope I will have a good internet connection in both hotels, so that I can post the cakes  but of course I can't promise it! But I'll try my best!!!  Enjoy the concerts Betty!  Your cakes are wonderful - and always make my day!  |
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