6.16.11 Adam News & Info

What struck me most about the songs Adam wrote was that for me all, except for Aftermath, had a very strong sense of mood or emotion. They transport me to the moment they exist in. While I love the lyric of Aftermath, the songs structure and purpose were too cliche inspirational rock on the album version and it was only the acoustic version that won me over but even that was more about SEEING him perform it than hearing it. It didn't feel authentic or believable until I was able to watch him perform it. But those five songs that he wrote to me were better than anything else the big names contributed, and I'm not talking in terms of "radio hit" mentality but just in terms of artistic work. With the exception of Aftermath they were the most "real" to me. I have to admit that with Aftermath I didn't like it at all at first but after hearing it described as "the most Daughtry sounding track" it made more sense to me. Before that it was just a "WTF" moment on the album that was confusing and didn't make sense to me sonically. Also the production made the whole thing sound shrieky.

This is awesome! Interview with Hans Haveron; talks about Adam and the themes behind the painting he bought and took the key tattoo from.

thetribesofart.blogspot.com/2011/06/hans-haveron-moving-toward-light.html

The most profound story he shared with me in regards to symbolism was the explanation of his painting "Sepia's Secret". Recently pop-rocker Adam Lambert chose an element from the painting as inspiration for his latest tattoo. The painting had existed for a while and Lambert has now purchased it. In "Sepia's Secret" there is the female "goddess", her cloak outstretched to protect two children, symbols of innocence and counterpoint to the ego. They hold a large key. Above the goddess is the all-seeing eye of the universe, with its keyhole shaped pupil.

The point of the story is that the child holds the key to unlock the wisdom of the universe. Therefore all of us but especially artists of all types must always make sure the child is present. The most difficult part of being an artist is the battle against the ego to let the child prevail so the art can be made. The child is the creator. If the ego gets too big, the child dies and so will your art. It was after Adam learned this story that he chose the key for his growing collection of body art. His previous tattoos, the eye of Horus and the infinity symbol also have very specific meanings to the musician.

Hans says Adam's choice makes complete sense as he does an amazing job of keeping his ego in check and calling on his child to create. He is a pure spirit who loves helping his friends. As for Lambert's art, despite his success he won't settle for less than his best.

So, yeah, Adam, I am calling you a liar for saying "you liked the image" I always knew that was a I LOVE THIS INTERPRETATION SO MUCH!!!

(There's more and a ninja pic!!)

Could this be the wall in Adam's house? Isn't that exactly what he wore to the Pirate and Ninjas party?
Oh and beautiful, beautiful meaning behind the painting. It fits Adam so perfectly!

In meandering down memory lane this was my favorite review from Lyndsey Parker: theadamlambertconnection.com/tag/lyndsey-parker/
And does no one else like Fever, my fav? And I LOVE Loaded Smile