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22nd Feb 2015 from TwitLonger
Glowing review of Queen + Adam Lambert Krakow concert via @musicttpeople . (English translation via copy/paste GT)
“Let’s talk about the band Queen. Founded in 1970 in London, after a few chudszych years, he reached the top. The queen is responsible for a multitude of immortal hits, several excellent albums, as well as the legendary 20-minute appearance at Live Aid, which until now live in the publicity as "probably the best 20 minutes in the history of rock". Although the Queen consisted of four outstanding musicians, this we all know, one of them was really special. Freddie Mercury had an outstanding vocals, great stage presence, marked by a great charisma, and he, like no other in the history of the team, has contributed to such a high popularity. His untimely death in 1991 not only ended one era, but also grounded, at least as many years as we all thought, the same team, which significantly reduced the breadth of its activities. Of course, the Queen of the camp all the time something happened - and this new album ("Made In Heaven" in 1995), and that a single ("No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young" from 1997), and a new compilation ("Greatest Hits III" from 1999). This situation has not been able to satisfy anyone, neither the fans who wanted to see the Queen at full strength, or musicians who once played live once before unimaginable crowds.
Let’s talk about Adam Lambert. He was born in the early 80s American singer, who six years ago, stood on the second step of the podium of the 8th edition of American Idol. By 2012, he had recorded two studio albums, and from 2011 (which for us at this point is far more important) began touring with Brian May and Roger Taylor under the banner of "Queen + Adam Lambert". For many fans, especially the Orthodox, the marriage was not acceptable; team had this "zeszmacić", "dishonor", "destroy the memory Freddie". The reaction mass was unpleasant, but also understandable. At first glance, Adam Lambert could, at most clean shoes Freddie'mu, rather than enter into not, as it just did.
Let's talk about the actual quality of Queen + Adam Lambert. Because this is the case it gets very interesting. I myself am a fan of the Queen from time immemorial. I have acquired the entire discography and listen to thousands of times, and the music of the band have a particular fondness. It was my first real fascination with the music, it was Freddie and the company have shaped my taste in music and directed me to another wonderful land of rock (and later, as a consequence, metal, jazz, classical music, electronics). As you might imagine themselves so to the Krakow concert had to go (to see Maya and Taylor), but I wanted to or not ("But there playing some Adam Lambert"). With great joy I watched so as with each new song my goofy smile of pity / contempt changed in the most sincere smile of joy. Because, believe me, the show was excellent, and Adam Lambert presented simply fantastic. The Tauron Arena team presented the whole section of their hits: there is a place and the very old ("Seven Seas Of Rhye"), and the newer ("Radio Ga Ga", "I Want To Break Free"), it could also absolute fail bankers ("Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Are The Champions") and surprises (in this word I understand the numbers, which the group had never played live with Mercury - well done "I Want It All" and the electrifying "The Show Must Go On "). All the numbers were prepared in new and often surprising (in a positive way) arrangements, and the energy that flowed from the stage was really electrifying. Of course, someone might accuse malignant that these efforts only immortal melodies that so far can be seen as the highest achievements of the classical / glam rock. I've seen too many attempts coverowania Queen hits to stupidly and thoughtlessly follow this thesis. The reasons for such a high quality concert should look elsewhere - in these already very good arrangements, in a praiseworthy attitude of the two original musicians Queen (especially on warm words deserved Brian May, who, despite his age, he gave the true "rock") and perfect performance, Lambert . As well as appropriate dosing sentimental, who after too, but only in appropriate proportions is required. This refers to the temporary "performances" Freddie, which, thanks to the main telebimowi umieszczonemu appeared on stage and sang fragments are particularly important tracks ("Love Of My Life" and "Bohemian ...").
Let's talk about humility. And about homosexuality. Freddie, as we all know, he was a homosexual. I am writing this not in order to start another, typically Polish, squabble if it is "degeneration" and "deviation" or something completely normal. I am writing this because Freddie sexual orientation in a meaningful way, so it seems to me, affected his recognizable stage movement and its behavior towards fans gathered in front of the stage. Adam Lambert for many years, critics accused the "gejowość" and "pedalskość". Laughed at his physiognomy, dress, or manner of speaking. Meanwhile, I recalled "gejowość" in this case proved to be just perfect. Adam Lambert, like Freddie in the 70s and 80s, their behavior complemented theater performance, uatrakcyjniał event. Lambert design is just perfect for the "work", so that he was able to do it in such a good way. At the same time frontman person is so different from Freddie that naturally manages to avoid the need to compare these two gentlemen. We should also all the critics know that Adam is a really, really good singer. Its scale voice (which he did not fail a few times to show off) is powerful, and the way in which he used non-stop vocals caused goose-bumps. And what about humility? Lambert is well aware of how difficult it is measured. No one, just one, it is not able to replace Freddie. It is impossible, in the basic assumptions already doomed to a crushing defeat. Therefore, at every interview and every next concert Lambert must ask for approval for a person on the stage with the Queen. Also in Krakow thanked us for letting him (!) For the show. Also, during a concert singer stressed the great artist was Freddie. Meanwhile, Adam has a lot of interesting (and just very good) things to offer, and he knows that the show with his participation can also be valuable. I bow before Adam Lambert. And I promise him that from now on I will bravely defend him against anyone who will have a "but" about his participation in the project "Queen + Adam Lambert".
At the end, let's talk about the organization of the event. Metal Mind, which was responsible for its contents, a few months earlier brought to Krakow, also on Tauron Arena, Slash (coverage of this event, you can read HERE). The show was really nice, but some people complained that the scene was set too low, the organizer przyoszczędził themselves on big screens that would allow the people especially the lower, tracking action. This time the screens (and as many as three) appeared. Scene, at least in my opinion, was still too low. I know that in this court I am not alone, you can have confirmation the stories of those people who are angry barged through the crowd towards the entrance, muttering under his breath about "losing money". Of course, these were isolated cases - but at some level I am able to understand these people. Aspect that was definitely better than the aforementioned performance Slash, the quality of sound. Although this time it was not perfect, and sound engineers at some point of the concert (and traditionally for their trade) reached the "golden" rule - "the louder, the better" - however, most of the time sound was really good.
Okay - we talked a little bit yourself, right? That's what else ślęczycie front of the monitors / phones, instead of flying to the nearest town, where Queen + Adam Lambert perform?
Krakow concert Queen + Adam Lambert is awarded the "Great Live Experience". An incredible excitement, great hits, professionalism and ... Adam Lambert. “
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