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Post by theosgma on Jun 1, 2015 21:09:07 GMT -5
Did they review the other singers? Anyone know?
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Post by adamrocks on Jun 1, 2015 21:09:35 GMT -5
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Post by bamafan on Jun 1, 2015 21:20:30 GMT -5
I'm not sure if I've missed an earlier part of your conversation here, but he's clearly singing "daggers up in you eyes" to me, in both this vid and the official recording. What am I missing?? ETA *your eyes, not you eyes. For me it is very clearly daggers up in your eyes. It also fits with the metaphor of razor blade lips. I don't hear ice at all. As to an earlier post by Bamafan, I thought the extra syllable was awkward at first but I think the asymmetry adds to the jagged effect. Symmetry is balanced and pretty. So an asymmetric musical lyric creates a kind of tension and discord just by the very fact that it is hard for us to get the extra word in the same musical line. It makes us uncomfortable in a way. I think it is quite deliberate and very effective I totally agree Theosgma. After seeing/hearing him perform it live, The "up" no longer bugs me and I love how he played with the enunciation and phrasing..it was a little different each of the 3 times he sang that phrase. Yes, I now think the asymmetry works.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 21:21:33 GMT -5
BarTGila @bartgila · 5m5 minutes ago Full concert Adam lambert Jones beach ktuphoria youtu.be/dza8nl0mrjM via @youtube
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Post by adamme on Jun 1, 2015 21:22:57 GMT -5
In one of the recent interviews (heavens knows which, there have been so many), Adam said this album was designed for its sound on the recording and the radio, rather than considering how it would be performed on a live stage. He admitted that they would need to work out how to present it live. I think that is what we are seeing with GT. For me, personally, being an old school musician, I go to a concert to see REAL MUSICIANS performing REAL MUSIC, LIVE. Can you imagine going to the theater and half of the lines from the play are prerecorded and broadcast over speakers? Or going to the ballet and it is just the principal dancers performing live, with the corp de ballet projected on a screen? Economical, perhaps. But not the experience I want. So, I hope Adam figures out how to preserve the feeling of the song while performing the whole thing live. I realize that makes me a dinosaur, so you don't have to tell me how out of touch I am with today's pop music. I already know. Sigh.
Cassie, you're comparing Pop & Classical performance. It's Apples and Oranges. After following Adam for 6 years I trust him, he has his own standard for performance. If we're going to get TOH tour, one thing for sure, he's going to rock it on stage.
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Post by csimms4 on Jun 1, 2015 21:24:26 GMT -5
I had no idea there was any debate about the lyrics! "Razor blade lips and daggers up in your eyes" is what I heard from the first time I listened. I can't hear anything else but that, I didn't realize anyone else was hearing it differently. (And I completely forgot that he'd quoted any lyrics in the notion interview so I wasn't using that as a guide.) Besides, " daggers up in your eyes" just makes sense.
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Post by csimms4 on Jun 1, 2015 21:27:36 GMT -5
The Verdict Vocally, Adam Lambert proved to be in a league of his own at KTUphoria. His stage presence was exceptional, and he was able to hit the high notes effortlessly, while interacting well with the crowd, which inevitably loved him in return. His mini-concert garnered an A rating. </img>
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Post by Q3 on Jun 1, 2015 21:34:15 GMT -5
Normal, important and expected. [For pop albums Walmart is usually bigger than iTunes in sales units.] Hope Walmart in Philadelphia gets the TOH memo, for TP went to two Walmart's in Northeast Philly, not only didn't have TP, but were totally clueless. Ended up getting it from Center City, FYE store and the cd came with a free poster of Adam. Most, not all, Walmarts have CD. There are Music Departments in 3,600 of the over 5,000 US Walmart locations. They have a localized assortment of only the top selling CDs for each market -- about 2,100 titles. And very little to no back stock. They are the #2 music retailer in the use with 9% to 10% of sales -- almost entirely albums. iTunes is around 45% of US music sales -- mostly tracks, but often #1 for new release albums and #1 for most catalog sales. There is a reason why Adam and his team keep talking about iTunes. Amazon is #3 now running about 7% US market share. (They have 12.5% share of vinyl.)
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Post by Q3 on Jun 1, 2015 21:36:52 GMT -5
NICE!! On May 31, Adam Lambert performed at KTUphoria at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on Long Island, for New York's 103.5 FM KTU radio station. He began his set with his haunting yet elegant new ballad and radio single "Ghost Town," where he was able to show off some neat dance moves. "Get up and dance, c'mon," Lambert said, mid-way through the song, urging his fans to let loose and have a good time. "What's up guys? You having fun?" he asked the Long Island crowd, prior to belting out his signature song "Whataya Want From Me." "Are you guys having fun? Are you feeling good?" Lambert asked. "I see you guys dancing out there. I see you people singing the words. That's right," he said, prior to advertising that his brand new album, The Original High, will be coming out on June 16, on Warner Bros. Records. He closed with "Evil In the Night," a new tune from his upcoming studio album, and judging from his dynamic vocal performance, it is safe to say that it's a keeper. Bravo. "Thank you ladies and gentlemen," he said, prior to taking a bow. "Give it up for this band, c'mon. Thank you guys. Have a good night." The Verdict Vocally, Adam Lambert proved to be in a league of his own at KTUphoria. His stage presence was exceptional, and he was able to hit the high notes effortlessly, while interacting well with the crowd, which inevitably loved him in return. His mini-concert garnered an A rating. For more information on Grammy-nominated global music star Adam Lambert, check out his official website. This is nice but written by a fan. It is like Examiner -- anyone can write for DJ.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 21:37:19 GMT -5
Did they review the other singers? Anyone know? According to Digital Journal's FAQ: "What is DigitalJournal.com and what are the benefits of joining?
Founded in 1998, DigitalJournal.com is a news network where professional journalists, citizen journalists, bloggers, amateur writers and average Joes and Janes work hand-in-hand to report, debate and discuss news and events around the world. Together, we are known as "Digital Journalists." [...] How much money will I make if I contribute on the site and who gets paid?
DigitalJournal.com shares advertising revenue with Digital Journalists who report news and help us grow the community. We take ad revenue and put it into our "moneypot" that is divided among all Digital Journalists based on how much he or she contributes, and how much attention their articles receive. The following is an overview of how payments are calculated: 1. Payments are calculated based on social media shares, bounce rate and pageviews2. We offer bonuses for extra work such as on-the-ground reporting and interviews" Read more: www.digitaljournal.com/help/faq.php#difference#ixzz3brrxoRc7______________ Personally, I don't really put much stock in Digital Journal articles. It's basically a Wikipedia system - except that those 'amateur writers' get paid if they are clever enough to write about stuff that gets clicked on a lot. This isn't a publication that carries any chachet or value for Adam.
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