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www.skynet.be/musique/actu/actu/1117637/le-show-continue-pour-queen-pres-de-25-ans-apres-la-mort-de-freddie-mercury

skynet 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)


Here is a little translation help from Satisfied:


Bringing over my quick translation of the Adam part:

"Freddie Mercury, mort en 1991 à l'âge de 45 ans, est désormais remplacé au micro par l'excentrique et bluffant Adam Lambert, un Américain de 32 ans vainqueur de la version américaine de "La nouvelle star". Passant du blouson de cuir clouté au costume léopard ou au pantalon écossais écarlate, le chanteur à l'impeccable banane et au déhanché suggestif sait aussi percher sa voix haut, très haut. Entre deux morceaux, il n'oublie pas de faire applaudir Freddie Mercury... "


Trans:

Freddie Mercury, dead in 1991 at the age of 45, is replaced at the mic by the eccentric and impressive Adam Lambert, a 32-year old American champion of the American version of "La nouvelle star". Switching from a leather vest to a leopard costume or tartan pants, the singer with the impeccable mane and suggestive hip-thrusting also knows how to perch his voice high, very high. Between two of the numbers, he makes a point of paying homage to Freddie Mercury..."



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leplus.nouvelobs.com/contribution/1312873-queen-en-concert-au-zenith-bel-hommage-a-mercury-grace-a-la-fantaisie-d-adam-lambert.html

Queen en concert au Zénith : bel hommage à Mercury grâce à la fantaisie d'Adam Lambert


Publié le 27-01-2015 à 14h46 - Modifié à 15h26




google translation of the title:Queen concert at the Zenith : tribute to Mercury through the fantasy of Adam Lambert



More translation help from Satisfied:


Queen in concert at the Zenith: beautiful homage to Mercury thanks to the originality of Adam Lambert

By Laura Bruneau
Journalism Student

Headline: Monday night, Queen was on scene at the Zenith with a special guest: Adam Lambert. News which made fans of Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991, very happy. Our contributor Laura Bruneau went to the concert. In her opinion, the purists can rest assured that Lambert does not take Mercury’s place.

Article (Adam parts only)

Given my youth, I never had the opportunity to see the original Queen with Freddie Mercury. But I know their catalogue and I very much wanted to see them with Adam Lambert. I discovered Adam Lambert through his single “What do you want from me” which came out in 2009 and I thought he had a very nice voice. Not just anyone can sing Queen. This rock group’s repertoire isn’t accessible to everyone. A “Sin git Queen” on Wii, I massacre Under Pressure and Another one bites the dust.

The purists say that no one can replace Freddie Mercury. Agreed. But Adam Lambert pays him homage rather than tries to replace him. He reassures us of this as he sings but he meets the challenge. When Brian May introduced him to the crowd, everyone approved. As well as being a visual performer, Adam Lambert can sing. Whether it’s Under Pressure or the a capella Save me. There’s something pure in his voice, as we can see very well in Who wants to live forever.

Adam Lambert, who has been singing with Queen since 2011, has managed to develop a synergy with the group, especially Brian May. In addition to his voice, he is an entertainer. When he sings, he struts, shimmies, shakes his butt, always in a very sexy fashion. Adam’s trick is to seduce the public. With every movement, we want to jump on stage to dance with him.

Much like a diva, he went through several costume changes, each outfit more extravagant than the last. Leather or check pants, boots with gold heels or snakeskin, Adam Lambert has a killer look which he wears perfectly. Which is not unlike Freddie Mercury. Adam Lambert’s showmanship is as exuberant as Mercury’s could be. Majestic, Adam Lambert intertwined languish and suggestive poses while on a chaise longue in Killer Queen. It made us want to join him.

During the call and response, everyone stood up from their seats, something the audience had not done during the whole show save for Brian May’s standing ovation. The hits We will rock you and We are the champions provided a brilliant ending to the show with a crowned Adam Lambert, a homage to King Freddie.

The show was entertaining thanks to the lighting, Adam Lambert’s creativity, and the music we love. This concert enabled me to rediscover certain songs, such as the new arrangement given to Another one bites the dust, which I liked.

I’d be happy to go back.




Concert
Hier soir à Paris… Queen & Adam Lambert





Google Translation:

"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."




nikki's translation:


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.


Link to article: www.parismatch.com/Culture/Musique/Hier-soir-a-Paris-Queen-Adam-Lambert-697704





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CONCERTS START AT 20:00 LOCAL TIME

Tue 13 January NEWCASTLE Arena SOLD OUT Attendance: 9,500
Wed 14 January GLASGOW Hydro SOLD OUT Attendance:
Sat 17 January LONDON O2 Arena SOLD OUT
Sun 18 January LONDON O2 Arena SOLD OUT
Tue 20 January LEEDS Arena SOLD OUT
Wed 21 January MANCHESTER Arena SOLD OUT
Friday 23 January BIRMINGHAM NIA SOLD OUT
Sat 24 January NOTTINGHAM Arena SOLD OUT
Mon 26 January PARIS Zenith Close to Sold Out.
Thu 29 January COLOGNE Lanxess Arena SOLD OUT
Fri 30 January AMSTERDAM, Ziggo Dome SOLD OUT
Sun 1 February VIENNA Stadhalle
Mon 2 February MUNICH Olympiahalle
Wed 4 February BERLIN O2
Thu 5 February HAMBURG O2
Sat 7 February FRANKFURT Festhalle
Sun 8 February BRUSSELS Palais 12 SOLD OUT
Tue 10 February MILAN Forum SOLD OUT
Fri 13 February STUTTGART Schleyerhalle
Sun 15 February HERNING Jyske Bank Boxen SOLD OUT
Tue 17 February PRAGUE O2 - very limited
Thu 19 February ZURICH Hallenstadion
Sat 21 February KRAKOW Kraków Arena
Tues 24 February LONDON Wembley SSE Arena SOLD OUT
Thurs 26 February LIVERPOOL Echo Arena – limited to standing GA tickets
Fri 27 February SHEFFIELD Motorpoint Arena – limited to standing GA tickets

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