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Post by melliemom on Dec 8, 2015 12:01:09 GMT -5
www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/12/08/singer-songwriter-adam-lambert-delivers-theatrical-performance-at-connor-palaceSinger-Songwriter Adam Lambert Delivers Theatrical Performance at Connor Palace Concert Review Posted By Annie Zaleski on Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 10:25 am img_7300.jpg "I'm such a dork," Adam Lambert exclaimed near the start of his Monday night Connor Palace headlining set, as he sipped a concoction meant to soothe his voice. "I'm a theater kid who became a pop thing." That was certainly obvious during his highly entertaining hour-long show: The former American Idol contestant's stage moves (goofy hip swivels, pelvic thrusts, booty shakes and precise hand gestures) oozed subtle theatricality and lighthearted glamour, while his vocal performances were a masterful display of both emotional restraint and pointed outbursts. Backed by a six-piece band—including a guitarist, bassist, drummer, two backup singers and a keyboardist/musical director—Lambert focused heavily on his latest album, this year's The Original High. Live, the sophistication of these songs stood out—from the soulful Broadway vibe of "The Light" and the disco-kissed "Evil In The Night" to the Weeknd-reminiscent slow-burner "Underground" and the snappy, galloping standout "Another Lonely Night." Lambert's shapeshifting performance abilities were also on display: He opened the night by performing newer single, "Ghost Town," which segued neatly from being an acoustic guitar-based ballad into an insistent dancefloor banger, and later ably performed the flashy hard rock number "Lucy." The night also featured choice cuts from Lambert's back catalog, from the strutting disco-pop jam "Shady" (which found him dabbing himself with a towel and then tossing it into the crowd), a stripped-back version of hit "Whataya Want From Me" and the stutter-step, slam-glam hit "Trespassing." The latter featured a mid-song segue into Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust," which allowed Lambert to underscore just exactly why he's been touring in the Freddie Mercury slot with the legendary rock band. After this song, the theater lights came up, signaling the end of the set. However, after some rather robust cries of "Adam! Adam!" from the screaming crowd, he and his band returned for a reggae-pop version of "If I Had You." While technically proficient, the approach to the song was somewhat energy-deficient, and ended the night on a somewhat lethargic note. The siblings-comprised quartet Echosmith preceded Lambert with a sincere, cool-as-ice dreampop set, highlighted at the end by an extended take on the hit "Cool Kids." I'm so glad this writer said that about If I Had You.. IMHO,somebody had to.. If Adam sang it like the original hit it would be rousing.. but the laid back version just puts a damper at the very end of his amazing show.. I hope if Adam asks his audience if they like that version ,there is a quiet response.. Just my opinion.. |
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Post by geezlouise on Dec 8, 2015 12:02:44 GMT -5
Jordan is all over ITunes from #1 on down.. I love when a new kid takes on many on ITunes who are not great singers and yet get all the glory...I don't watch The Voice much,I am so over the reality talent shows.. but I got on ITunes and listened to Jordan and was really impressed.He's not sexy,he's not a hunk, but he has a good voice and people are taking notice for the right reasons.. He can sing.
was really impressed.Good on him. As Adam has said to paraphrase, There is room for everybody.. The Voice contestants are 'all over iTunes' because those sales are counted in the voting. Apparently this week, 5 (I think) contestants are going home so fans are in a frenzy trying to keep their fave in the game. This is how Republic records makes their money off of the contestants..... because they certainly don't make any money from them after the show is over. |
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Post by bamafan on Dec 8, 2015 12:03:02 GMT -5
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Post by bamafan on Dec 8, 2015 12:04:47 GMT -5
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Post by red panda on Dec 8, 2015 12:06:27 GMT -5
cassie wrote: cassie, I am so glad you are a member of this board. You always bring up things that allow me a different way of looking at things, or express something better than my mind thinks it. Also, in other morning musings, I admit to a deep curiosity as to what Adam has planned for the blackened out infinity sign area. I don't think he will leave it like that, and I bet he had plans for that area when he blacked it out. Apparently the white ink on black ink tattoo is currently in vogue:  And I think that possibly he might be thinking of a new infinity sign using this method. I'm just not sure how they would deal with the black overage (outside the lines of the previous tat). Maybe fill it in with small flourishes? I haven't given up on the infinity sign, I still think that is his philosophy and approach. Imo. Plus it looks to me like the white on black would blend well with his existing tattoos.
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Post by bamafan on Dec 8, 2015 12:07:37 GMT -5
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Post by bamafan on Dec 8, 2015 12:10:20 GMT -5
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Post by bamafan on Dec 8, 2015 12:12:29 GMT -5
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Post by oracle on Dec 8, 2015 12:13:50 GMT -5
jordan will be successful after the voice, just watch. look at Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Adele, Meghan Trainor. none are what you would call the typical pop star package. to me, it seems the public is shifting and embracing the physical "underdog". also, there is a definite shift to "non-threatening" artists. the blander, the more appealing to the general public.
none of this warms the cockles of my adamcentric heart.
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Post by melliemom on Dec 8, 2015 12:19:28 GMT -5
jordan will be successful after the voice, just watch. look at Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Adele, Meghan Trainor. none are what you would call the typical pop star package. to me, it seems the public is shifting and embracing the physical "underdog". also, there is a definite shift to "non-threatening" artists. the blander, the more appealing to the general public. none of this warms the cockles of my adamcentric heart. Yup you're right about blander artists ,but hopefully that will make Adam even more unique and popular with his REALLY LIVE concerts.. |
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