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Post by freakydeaky on Oct 12, 2015 14:42:37 GMT -5
Sorry, this is going to be long. And exactly the kind of essay you shouldn't write, with all the little details no one wants to know. I will spare you the dead phone batteries, but otherwise prepare to hear all (or scroll  ) I feel strangely empty. This weekend just snuck up on me. Real life has been crazy, some good stuff, some not so good. And I felt like I couldn't even prepare for what was going to happen. I thought about what I was going to wear in some spare moments, I watched twitter for his schedule, but other than that it was almost a surprise when suddenly it was Thursday. We knew he was going to be on a television show, but the tickets were sold out. Between two meetings I refreshed the ticket selling site out of habit (without much hope). I couldn't believe my eyes when it said 'tickets available'. The few minutes that it took to get through the system saw my heartrate going up up up, until finally it said: Tickets Confirmed!! And then it kicked in. Adam!! Saturday!!! And sunday!!! I just couldn't believe it. I couldn't get to the venue until late in the afternoon, and although I had promised myself beforehand that whatever happened, I would be fine with it, I still got more and more nervous. The group of people waiting there was not big, and stayed that way until well in the afternoon, Skaschep and Mireille kept me informed about every little thing. I was so so glad when I could finally escape from my house and get on that train to Adam. And as long as I was moving towards him, I was fine. My nervousness gave way to excitement and happiness. I saw all the people that were there, even some die hard Queenies who came for Adam, people I knew from twitter, from here, from other events. The two hours of waiting weren't even enough to catch up. Such a treat to be a part of a community like that. The day got even better, because when we were let in it was all quite calm (on the outside), we were forbidden to run so we walked and skipped and racewalked straight to the front row!! It was amazing. The evening was great, I liked a lot of the artists, and mostly had a good time. There were some stupid bits, some boring bits, but through it all I just savoured the moment. Adam would be in front of me so soon. And then finally he was. He just walked on that stage and commanded the room. Especially after hearing everyone else it is even more astonishing how amazingly clear and sure and all enveloping that voice is. He looked at us (it was obvious where the fans were), he looked at me, he sang. He danced (the new moves in Ghost Town, I like it!). He blew me away, again! Even if I thought I was prepared I wasn't. He was SO GOOD. I got tears in my eyes when I saw him standing on the front stage, in the middle of the audience, everyone cheering. Such a superstar, in my country, in my city!  I was totally out of the world after that. I remember I saw some people, talked to some people outside, but not much more. Every fibre in me was just filled with what I saw, heard. I was totally happy. Of course I missed my train and the next one wasn't scheduled for more than an hour later. Luckily there were more people I knew, so we had another beer in the pub. When we left they were playing Ghost Town. Read all of your slightly concerned sweet messages on the train, thank you. I was never in any danger, but it was so good to know that you were travelling with me in spirit. On the last leg of the journey I had to walk home, everyone already asleep, sky full of stars, Adam singing in my ears. Life doesn't get better than that. (part 2 coming shortly) Nic, that's amazing, thankyou for this...  And big, big, BIG bear hugs so you can start to feel grounded again....  |
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Post by mireille on Oct 12, 2015 14:46:29 GMT -5
Sorry, this is going to be long. And exactly the kind of essay you shouldn't write, with all the little details no one wants to know. I will spare you the dead phone batteries, but otherwise prepare to hear all (or scroll ) I feel strangely empty. This weekend just snuck up on me. Real life has been crazy, some good stuff, some not so good. And I felt like I couldn't even prepare for what was going to happen. I thought about what I was going to wear in some spare moments, I watched twitter for his schedule, but other than that it was almost a surprise when suddenly it was Thursday. We knew he was going to be on a television show, but the tickets were sold out. Between two meetings I refreshed the ticket selling site out of habit (without much hope). I couldn't believe my eyes when it said 'tickets available'. The few minutes that it took to get through the system saw my heartrate going up up up, until finally it said: Tickets Confirmed!! And then it kicked in. Adam!! Saturday!!! And sunday!!! I just couldn't believe it. I couldn't get to the venue until late in the afternoon, and although I had promised myself beforehand that whatever happened, I would be fine with it, I still got more and more nervous. The group of people waiting there was not big, and stayed that way until well in the afternoon, Skaschep and Mireille kept me informed about every little thing. I was so so glad when I could finally escape from my house and get on that train to Adam. And as long as I was moving towards him, I was fine. My nervousness gave way to excitement and happiness. I saw all the people that were there, even some die hard Queenies who came for Adam, people I knew from twitter, from here, from other events. The two hours of waiting weren't even enough to catch up. Such a treat to be a part of a community like that. The day got even better, because when we were let in it was all quite calm (on the outside), we were forbidden to run so we walked and skipped and racewalked straight to the front row!! It was amazing. The evening was great, I liked a lot of the artists, and mostly had a good time. There were some stupid bits, some boring bits, but through it all I just savoured the moment. Adam would be in front of me so soon. And then finally he was. He just walked on that stage and commanded the room. Especially after hearing everyone else it is even more astonishing how amazingly clear and sure and all enveloping that voice is. He looked at us (it was obvious where the fans were), he looked at me, he sang. He danced (the new moves in Ghost Town, I like it!). He blew me away, again! Even if I thought I was prepared I wasn't. He was SO GOOD. I got tears in my eyes when I saw him standing on the front stage, in the middle of the audience, everyone cheering. Such a superstar, in my country, in my city! I was totally out of the world after that. I remember I saw some people, talked to some people outside, but not much more. Every fibre in me was just filled with what I saw, heard. I was totally happy. Of course I missed my train and the next one wasn't scheduled for more than an hour later. Luckily there were more people I knew, so we had another beer in the pub. When we left they were playing Ghost Town. Read all of your slightly concerned sweet messages on the train, thank you. I was never in any danger, but it was so good to know that you were travelling with me in spirit. On the last leg of the journey I had to walk home, everyone already asleep, sky full of stars, Adam singing in my ears. Life doesn't get better than that. (part 2 coming shortly) You wrote this beautifully. And you are right:life doesn't get better than that  |
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Oct 12, 2015 15:02:41 GMT -5
There is nothing that compares to the "aftermath" of seeing Adam Lambert.
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Post by skaschep on Oct 12, 2015 15:07:39 GMT -5
Great picture on the venue's facebook page (from Saturday):  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 15:11:28 GMT -5
OUT is still working the Lambert effect! HA
Out Magazine @outmagazine 13m13 minutes ago
Hey @adamlambert fans! VOTE for an #AdamLambert illustration to win our cover competition! bit.ly/1PpS2dS
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Post by skaschep on Oct 12, 2015 15:16:06 GMT -5
Warner Music Netherlands posted about Adam on 538 on Facebook on Friday already. Totally missed that and I guess more did because it doesn't have a lot of likes. Translation: Tomorrow night no one less than Adam Lambert is on Radio 538 Live XXL in the Ziggo Dome! At 20:00 you can watch the live stream, see the link below.They also posted today about the show from yesterday. Luckily this has more likes: Translation: Yesterday Adam Lambert was a guest on Kun je het al zien? by Paul De Leeuw! Adam received from Paul in the broadcast a triple platinum award for his single Ghost Town, which in the Netherlands has sold more than 10,000 copies and was streamed 4 million times!Finally some info from them. They haven't even posted about the music video yet. Although they did post about the single being available. |
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Post by skaschep on Oct 12, 2015 15:33:32 GMT -5
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Post by nic42 on Oct 12, 2015 15:38:27 GMT -5
Oh, I might as well just jabber on. Part two. Sunday.
I survived the day, I don't know how, on just a few hours of sleep and too much adrenaline. Again, I was housebound until the very last minute, and very very stressed when I finally got on the train. Luckily the message got out that Adam was already at the studio, so I knew I could relax and just enjoy the ride. And put on some make-up in an incredibly smelly train toilet.
Again I found a nice group of people, and a great spot in the sun, so the wait felt really short. Everyone was surprised when a black cab went through the gate and Leah got out. And even more so when after her Adam got out and walked inside too!! The first Adam was a great lookalike apparently!
We were let in very early and I found myself next to the door to the studio, silently enjoying the feeling that Adam was on the other side of the wall. He was soundchecking, but between the soundproof doors and the chattering of the people in the hall I couldn't hear much. But maybe that moment was the best one of the weekend for me. Standing there, feeling close, knowing I was going to see him again. I was not really looking forward to getting my face on the television, so I decided to find a place a bit towards the back. But the universe decided differently, the guy who was showing everyone their places took my arm and put me and skaschep right at the front. My first instinct was to run away, but then I realized I would be practically in Adam's lap. So I stayed. Mireille joined us illegally with Alexander and so our little group was complete.
The show went by really quicky, and all of a sudden the stage turned and Adam was standing right before me! I just looked at him and looked and looked and I think I got every inch of his body seared into my brain. His fingers are so elegant. ALN was over very fast, and then the interview happened. It was so good to sit there and look at him talk. It was easier to keep my brain together, and observe, and feel, and enjoy, without the sheer power of Adam on stage directed to me. You saw the interview, it was hilarious and Adam was really having a good time. The rest you know too, Ghost Town, and afterwards when he came out and took the time to say hi and take pictures. He even was nice enough to wave to us the first time he passed by and tell us he would be back. I didn't need to have another picture or something else, I just hung back and basked in the feeling of having him so close. So great to be able to share that with the group of people there too.
When I got home my husband was still awake, and of course watching the show. I was a bit nervous about it, but although you can see me quite clearly in some shots it was fine. He even chuckled in the right moments during Adam's interview.
And now I'm here, in the aftermath. Adam is gone again, and it feels empty. That grin on my face is not going anwhere soon though. I was so lucky this weekend, and so happy. This is going to carry me for quite a while.
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Post by csimms4 on Oct 12, 2015 15:56:12 GMT -5
Just got an e-mail from give stars. What a load of BS!!! I'm thinking there is a good chance we will never see anything like they promised!  But they'll send us an email next month .........  |
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