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Post by nica575 on Jul 6, 2016 9:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by skaschep on Jul 6, 2016 9:13:23 GMT -5
Gahh I can't watch this at the moment. At work. Just saw glimpses, but completely messed up already.
Can't wait until tonight!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 9:19:51 GMT -5
? ? ? ? ? ? the air around this song just gets stranger and stranger. It really is like this is just a fun little experimental project for Adam. He and Lee did a really great job on the video, very well done. Don't care one iota about seeing him unclothed but can't say I mind the chest either. Edit to add-after reading his comments in the press release on making the video, maybe fun is not the right word here. Well written, heartfelt piece - that's so Adam.
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Post by nica575 on Jul 6, 2016 9:21:05 GMT -5
www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/07/adam-lambert-welcome-show/WATCH: ADAM LAMBERT – “WELCOME TO THE SHOW” Adam Lambert shares a special (and important) message behind his video for ‘Welcome To The Show’. ‘Welcome To The Show is an anthem about facing exactly who you are and OWNING it. Its intended as a mantra to inspire strength and PRIDE. After recording the song a few months ago, I felt very compelled to create a video to further communicate it’s meaning. I notice such diversity in my audiences when I’m on tour: Young, old, male, female, Trans, Gay, Straight, White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, and every beautiful in-between. The common bond is that they are all HUMAN BEINGS. No matter how we identify, the human heart has a universal set of emotions and needs. Sure it’s idealistic, but couldn’t we be recognizing our similarities, instead of our differences? It all comes down to Identity. We as a society are obsessed with how to classify and define each person. There are new labels invented monthly for how to describe new “types”. In some cases, these labels are needed to empower us and give us clarity, but it seems that at some point, all the categorizing can become quite divisive. I’ve seen so many people trapped by the identity they put so much effort into maintaining, or shunned by choosing not to. I have fallen into that trap myself. True Individuality seems daunting in our age of social media popularity contests. Sometimes it’s terrifying to face your true, whole self, stripped of any pretense. The good, the bad, the cracks, and the scars. I am no stranger to the feeling of not liking myself. Once I get past my own body image issues, I realize that I sometimes also neglect my own spirit. Living in a world filled with so much hatred sometimes makes cultivating self-love a very difficult task. I have always struggled with this as I’m sure many of you have. My path is a kind of paradox in that I get to share my craft with the world, but also be willing to throw myself to the wolves. To dare to be different, but still wanting to be accepted. There is vast beauty to be found in life’s contradictions. This non-binary reality allows us to lead happy, expressive lives, and yet this very freedom comes with great risks. I’m not alone in this limbo. Through my art, I pledge to bring empathy and courage to anyone who has been made to feel unworthy or ashamed while daring to be themselves.This is the first time I’ve produced my own music video. With the help of my friend and long- time collaborator Lee Cherry, we set out to co-direct something notably honest. I spoke with Laleh (the brilliant songwriter who is featured on the song) and we agreed on the vulnerability we wanted captured on screen. I think the more we as artists share ourselves openly, the more someone out there may feel inspired to do the same. I also felt a strong feeling of empowerment in creating this video independent of the label system. It was time to shoot this one on my own. This video isn’t about selling a song, or product placement, or racking up viral views. This is intended simply as a creative expression. What resulted on set came from a very free and organic headspace that allowed me to connect with the camera as if it were each person who’s supported me over the last 7 years. This video is a thank you to all of you who have lined up to see the Original High World Tour. To everyone who has listened and shared my songs and given me the purpose to keep moving forward. It’s a thank you to all of you who choose to accept and Love who YOU are! We hold eachother up! I want you to keep celebrating exactly who you are, even if you don’t fit into the worlds ideas of what they think you should be. Take your flaws in stride, nurture your talents, take pride in your Queerness, and share all the love you have.’ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE! WHAT A TREMENDOUS PERSON! love and RESPECT! #Imapoolofabdul
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Post by skaschep on Jul 6, 2016 9:25:24 GMT -5
Adam is excited!
Did two tweets already, but both deleted already.
ADAM LAMBERT @adamlambert 52 sec.53 seconden geleden Vertaling bekijken Surprise! Welcome to the Show Video premiere via @flauntmagazine @laleh @leecherry
ADAM LAMBERT @adamlambert 37 sec.37 seconden geleden Adam Lambert Welcome to the Show premiere via @flauntmagazine
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Post by skaschep on Jul 6, 2016 9:25:59 GMT -5
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Post by skaschep on Jul 6, 2016 9:27:33 GMT -5
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Post by csquared on Jul 6, 2016 9:30:35 GMT -5
I LOVE this video! The timing of the release makes me wonder if there's a chance the song will be used for Olympics coverage... At any rate, I LOOOOVE it.
(Can't log in to ATOP on my PC - anyone else having trouble? I never log out on my iPad.)
ETA after reading Adam's notes - love it even more. Very well done, showing that vulnerability with the shirtless shots. I'm probably just projecting my hopes re the Olympics thing, but still, the timing....
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Post by skaschep on Jul 6, 2016 9:32:29 GMT -5
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