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Post by cassie on May 12, 2016 9:29:29 GMT -5
Review from Munich: Adam was too perfect, but otherwise good review. Adam is just perfect. But, I suppose these reviewers want something less than perfect???? Another reviewer who wants Adam to be more spontaneous. What? The 23 minute encore complete with audience pics wasn't enough? Or the talk after MW? I am somewhat puzzled by this complaint. Pop singers seem to fall into two groups: those who have elaborately staged, choreographed , big production shows, and those who put on a more casual, off the cuff, simple concert. Do reviewers also complain about Rihanna, Bieber, Katy Perry or Justin Timberlake with their staged productions? Could it be that reviewers, having associated him with the rocker genre because of Queen, expect a concert, not a show? Funny, because Queen is all about the show. Maybe people believe it is spontaneous because there are no dancers and no obvious choreography, but anyone watching multiple shows knows that this "spontaneous" performance was all carefully staged, planned and very much set ahead of time. In fact, that is true of most performers who do a show night after night. They find what works in a set, and keep doing it. Changing songs, changing arrangements, changing timing means adding rehearsals, which touring doesn't allow time for, and which performers don't have the strength and stamina to add to their busy schedule. Those who chat with the audience also have common scripts that they repeat in content, if not word for word. There was an artist I really enjoyed who had a club here in Atlanta. He performed 5 nights a week, just him and his guitar in an intimate setting. Yes, he varied the set list from night to night because he had a large repertoire built up. But, he rarely added a NEW song to the mix. He chatted with the audience between songs, but anyone who went to see him regularly soon knew all the "spontaneous" comments and jokes by heart. Like most artists, he couldn't recreate a new show every night, nor was it necessarily a good idea, as the audience had expectations of what they wanted to see and hear. I also remember seeing the great Ella Fitzgerald in person. At one point she did this clever, amazing, creative scatting during a song that blew me away. Only years later, when I saw YTs of her performances did I discover that that brilliant "spontaneous" riffing was the same for countless performances. Why not? Most people only go see an artist once on a tour, and what works and what amazes continues to do so with each new audience. There is no debating that Adam put together a well-choreographed, well planned show. And because of his artistry, hard work, and impeccable technique, he was able to recreate it at a consistently excellent, "perfect" level night after night, venue after venue. I think that is something to be commended and admired, not criticized. IMHO |
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Post by bamafan on May 12, 2016 9:47:10 GMT -5
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Post by adamrocks on May 12, 2016 10:10:29 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:17:52 GMT -5
@britishlgbtawards: So excited to have @adamlambert joining us at the #BritishLgbtAwards tomorrow... Reckon Adam is presenting? Dr. Bri has a nomination. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:18:43 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:20:32 GMT -5
Review from Munich: Adam was too perfect, but otherwise good review. An honest balanced review has a mix of positives and negatives. If that is the worst she could come up with, I would saw the show was fucking ace! |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:21:17 GMT -5
 I think you hit the nail on the head. The EU reviewers are expecting "Rock God Adam." And anyone that thinks the QAL show is spontaneous is not too bright, right?! |
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Post by mszue on May 12, 2016 10:26:59 GMT -5
Adam is just perfect. But, I suppose these reviewers want something less than perfect???? Another reviewer who wants Adam to be more spontaneous. What? The 23 minute encore complete with audience pics wasn't enough? Or the talk after MW? I am somewhat puzzled by this complaint. Pop singers seem to fall into two groups: those who have elaborately staged, choreographed , big production shows, and those who put on a more casual, off the cuff, simple concert. Do reviewers also complain about Rihanna, Bieber, Katy Perry or Justin Timberlake with their staged productions? Could it be that reviewers, having associated him with the rocker genre because of Queen, expect a concert, not a show? Funny, because Queen is all about the show. Maybe people believe it is spontaneous because there are no dancers and no obvious choreography, but anyone watching multiple shows knows that this "spontaneous" performance was all carefully staged, planned and very much set ahead of time. In fact, that is true of most performers who do a show night after night. They find what works in a set, and keep doing it. Changing songs, changing arrangements, changing timing means adding rehearsals, which touring doesn't allow time for, and which performers don't have the strength and stamina to add to their busy schedule. Those who chat with the audience also have common scripts that they repeat in content, if not word for word. There was an artist I really enjoyed who had a club here in Atlanta. He performed 5 nights a week, just him and his guitar in an intimate setting. Yes, he varied the set list from night to night because he had a large repertoire built up. But, he rarely added a NEW song to the mix. He chatted with the audience between songs, but anyone who went to see him regularly soon knew all the "spontaneous" comments and jokes by heart. Like most artists, he couldn't recreate a new show every night, nor was it necessarily a good idea, as the audience had expectations of what they wanted to see and hear. I also remember seeing the great Ella Fitzgerald in person. At one point she did this clever, amazing, creative scatting during a song that blew me away. Only years later, when I saw YTs of her performances did I discover that that brilliant "spontaneous" riffing was the same for countless performances. Why not? Most people only go see an artist once on a tour, and what works and what amazes continues to do so with each new audience. There is no debating that Adam put together a well-choreographed, well planned show. And because of his artistry, hard work, and impeccable technique, he was able to recreate it at a consistently excellent, "perfect" level night after night, venue after venue. I think that is something to be commended and admired, not criticized. IMHO I love the perfection that is Adam in performance but I do also understand the draw and appreciation of spontaneity...and for one who values that over consistency, this review is very positive....and a fair rendition of adam's show. The reviewer has no idea how far Adam has come from his GNT days re spontaneity....but even all his playlists have labelled "talk" times. The last few really loose performances were...from the looks of it...fueled somewhat by Tequila. I have concerns there but abruptly got stomped on for that so I will not elucidate  Is it a problem...absolutely not...could it? absolutely. Adam is a perfectionist...as I see it...and finds the boundaries of a prepared and rehearsed playlist gives him the confidence and release to just concentrate on giving the perfect performance. Every note and body posture is practiced and perfected. All those awesome pictures are not "natural"....they are poised and rehearsed into perfection. That is awesome but not for all. People love diversity and novelty...some more than others. Many therefore, will prefer a jam over a performance....those preferences are not going to change because they see an example of near perfection. There are many here who find themselves playing and replaying those performances that are one-offs [like Is This Love, or Girl Crush] or spectacular encores [Like Munich] which are feeding either novelty or diversity in a different way. I love that we are seeing an ease with talking...but I think it will not change so much because he has the perfectionist nature that will only allow so much controlled riffing. And he will always, probably, get these sorts of reviews but I do not think we should see them as negative or the reviewer as some how lacking in some refinement because they like to see something that feels unplanned... Can you imagine how awesome if we could somehow watch and hear him really singing his heart out 'off stage'...yikes... he loves the stage and feels comfortable, but I think for Adam, the performance stage is not the place where you fully experiment on something you haven't tried. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:38:08 GMT -5
Let me tell you a story about when I first saw P!NK a few years ago! I thought her "talk time" was soooo great! Thought it was tailored completely for Los Angeles! So personal! Loved the tour so much, I ordered the DVD when it came out. "P!NK! Live in Australia!" Guess what? The EXACT same talk Los Angeles got, except for the city name!  So, my point is, if we weren't watching 100s of You Tubes, we would most likely think Adam's talk was spontaneous also!  |
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Is it a problem...absolutely not...could it? absolutely.