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Post by maya on Feb 1, 2014 15:26:33 GMT -5
4/10/2009 Top 8 iTunes Performance Review – Just Say No to Strings Adam Lambert – Mad World by Tears for Fears - The arrangement is wisely kept simple here–just piano, a few strings and some reverb. Just like the live performance, the recording is gorgeous, haunting and Adam’s moving interpretation unforgettable. – iTunes |
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Post by maya on Feb 1, 2014 15:34:17 GMT -5
4/14/2009 Adam Lambert Was on the Short List for The Broadway Production of Spiderman Cannot embed Video just a screen shot It looks like Adam Lambert is going to have a busy career once Idol is over, whether he wins or not. According to MTV (read article HERE), Adam was in consideration for the lead role in the upcoming Broadway production of Spiderman, according to casting director Bernie Telsey. Telsey says he’d gladly consider Adam for “a bunch of shows,” especially now that he has national name recognition. |
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Post by maya on Feb 1, 2014 15:39:48 GMT -5
4/14/2009 American Idol Season 8 – Top 7 – Performance – VIDEO  Adam Lambert – Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf – Easy Rider – Q says Adam is the real deal. Crazy rock star Adam is back. Interesting arrangement with some minor chord/electronic elements thrown into the chorus. Weird harmonizing with the background singers. Man I really don’t like his rock wail, but he’s not overusing it. Except there. Heh. Still, he’s totally entertaining on the Idol stage. Last, big crazy rock wail note! He really re-worked that chorus. The purists probably won’t like it. Paula is cheering and jumping out of her seat. “You dare to dance in the path of greatness…you’re one of the bravest contestants I ever witnessed” she said. Simon says, “Vocally incredible…it was a little bit like watching the Rocky Horror Musical in parts.” He goes on to say that some will like it, some will hate it–it won’t be as popular as “Mad World” 1-866-436-5703 4/15/2009 American Idol Top 7 Wrap Up And Predictions I found Adam Lambert’s “Born to be Wild” to be a mixed bag. Not sure I’m liking the spooky minor chords in the chorus, and Adam and the background singers sounded off. Although I realize the heavy metal scream is a standard covention in hard rock, I think the wail dates him, even within the very current electro-beat arrangement of the song. Suddenly I’m thinking hair bands instead of techno. Still, no one can touch Adam’s performance skills. |
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Post by maya on Feb 1, 2014 15:41:37 GMT -5
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Post by maya on Feb 1, 2014 15:53:46 GMT -5
4/18/2009 Top 7 iTunes Performance Review – Bandzilla Takes a Vacation Adam Lambert – Born to be Wild – The recorded version of the song doesn’t highlight Adam’s vocals and without the live performance, the song seems sterile. Rickey Minor and the band aren’t really up to handling techno pop credibly. Still love Adam, but not loving this. – iTunes |
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Post by maya on Feb 1, 2014 15:57:45 GMT -5
4/20/2009 The Upright Cabaret Celebrates Adam Lambert Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel are the mucho talented producers behind the Upright Cabaret, the review and concert show that features Broadway and TV stars, plus up and coming local talent all on one stage. Adam Lambert began performing there in late 2006, quickly becoming one of Upright Cabaret’s all-star performers. In fact, if you stop by Mark’s Restaurant, UC’s home in West Hollywood, you’ll see Adam’s 3 x 5 picture adorning the wall. On Saturday, April 25th, the Upright Cabaret will present UPRIGHT LOVES ADAM LAMBERT. I would so be going to this show if I lived in LA! Also, MTV will be covering the extravaganza, so watch out for the video! (Bonus: Michael Orland will be accompanying Tim Draxl on Sunday, April 26) The concert will feature artists and musicians who have shared the stage with Adam at Upright Cabaret, Wicked and the Zodiac Show. They’ll be singing the songs that Adam performed on American Idol, plus his signature songs from the Upright stage. Performers and guest appearances T.B.A. There will also be a ADAM LAMBERT “GLAM-BERT” LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST. Dress as Adam for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to Upright Cabaret’s Wicked Summer Nights at the Ford Amphitheater this summer starring Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa (Elphaba to his Fiyero) and Stephen Schwartz with special guest Audra Mae (Judy Garland’s grand-neice). UPRIGHT LOVES ADAM LAMBERT (the Revue) Sat, April 25, 2009 |
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Post by maya on Feb 1, 2014 16:04:12 GMT -5
4/21/2009 American Idol Season 8 – Top 7 Redux – Performance – VIDEO  Adam Lambert – “If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman – He says he’s doing something he can connect to emotionally. The front half of the song is very tender–beautiful falsetto. The chorus is totally rearranged and he loses me a little when he hits the glory note and it ends abruptly. Not my favorite by Adam–not as memorable as “Tracks of My Tears” or “Mad World” but still pretty wonderful. Randy says, “You are ready right now dude…he’s is a hot one tonight.” Kara says, “Adam,, you’re brilliant…most memorable performance…the emotion…the way you connected..it’s inspiring.” Paula is about to dissolve into a puddle. She says, “You chose to pick a disco song and not make it cliche…I feel your vulnerablity….you will be in the finals.” Simon says, “You did something we weren’t expecting, it was original, you’re going to remember it…your vocals were immaculate.” Adam says Michael Orland helped him with the arrangement. 1-866-436-5705 |
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Post by maya on Feb 11, 2014 16:50:52 GMT -5
4/23/2009The iTunes Popularity Bars are Back!Adam Lambert’s “Mad World” is #1 of all the charted Idol downloads, and sits between Jesse McCartney’s “How Do You Sleep” at #29 and Kelly Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck Without You” at #30 on the current (as of 2:14 pm ET) iTunes Top 100 chart. 1. “Mad World” – Adam Lambert – Top 8 2. “Born to Be Wild” – Adam Lambert – Top 7a 3. “Falling Slowly” – Kris Allen – Top 7a 4. “The Tracks of My Tears” – Adam Lambert – Top 10 5. “Ring of Fire” – Adam Lambert – Top 11 6. “Play that Funky Music” – Adam Lambert – Top 9 7. “Black or White” – Adam Lambert – Top 13 8. “Ain’t No Sunshine” – Kris Allen – Top 9 9. “Endless Love” – Danny Gokey – Top 8 10. “To Make You Feel My Love” by Kris Allen – Top 11 ETA: rbidol put together some nice charts: Full List and Week by Week 
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Post by maya on Feb 11, 2014 17:01:53 GMT -5
4/25/2009Top 7 Redux iTunes Performance Review
Adam Lambert – I Can’t Have You by Yvonne Elliman – I love the way he changed up the verse of this song. So beautiful. Similar to Cook’s “Always Be My Baby”, the torched-up version of the song highlights the poignancy of the lyrics. I’ve heard this song so many times, but it never made me want to cry until now. I bitched about the arrangement of the live version, but those problems are resolved here. iTunes
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