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Post by tinafea on Jul 31, 2011 11:53:28 GMT -5
Musique Plus preview on you tube
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Post by cassie on Jul 31, 2011 11:57:26 GMT -5
amw, and others.
I have been chatting with a gay friend and colleague while trying to catch up on the thread. Just a week ago, one of his former students came out, and several other former students and the girl's mother were aghast and upset and tried to "talk her out of it." Suddenly, my out gay friend found out that these people he thought were his friends, didn't accept the gay part of him. They said, "I love you, BUT...." and admitted that if he were to get married, they would not attend.
Needless to say, he is devastated to find out that these "friends" had such an intolerant attitude. Gotta go back and lift him up some more.
Strange how life intersects, sometimes.
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Post by adamfanem on Jul 31, 2011 12:00:00 GMT -5
Ok, so here's a classic dilemma of a gay person leading an interesting in/out life. I really WANT TO POST THIS SONG ON MY FACEBOOK page. But I have too many "friends" who are previous or current clients. IS this OK? I think? Should I do this? No, I think, maybe not; wouldn't want to "Offend" anyone. Because my being gay forces people who I come out in support of gay people or as a gay person to think about my sexuality. Maybe I don't really want them to ponder my sexuality. It's easier to be in professional (and sometimes personal) relationship with straight people when what is at the forefront of their brains in not my sexuality. And 99% of my clients are straight women and their husbands. I'm really SURE most of their husbands do not want to know this about me, even if 75% are liberal free thinkers. Does this make sense? So this is my dilemma. I will likely post this under my anonymous FB account, but I do not have nearly as many "friends" there as it was built for safety purposes. I had not cried while hearing this song until I started thinking about sharing it. It strikes me hard that even I, liberal hippie child that I am have fear of being "found out". It wasn't until I came out that I had even an inkling of hiding anything about myself. I'm an extrovert, classically gregarious, love to have a good time, dance, party, work hard, play hard kind of woman. I am passionate in speech and actions about the things I believe in and care about and my activism as a lesbian has been lacking because of what my partner and I would risk in professional happiness and financial ability if a parent of a student, or a client/patient took offense at who I love. Until laws change, marriage for ALL is granted to those who decide to marry who they love, adoptions laws are changed so that in ALL states good parents would just be noted as good parents and gays can adopt children who need loving homes, this double life exits for almost anyone who is gay in this country. Adam, lucky Adam, has been gifted with a talent, coupled with insane confidence and belief in himself that he can be OUT LOUD PROUD every fucking day!! The music industry is not insulted by his sexuality on the whole. I am happy for him. amw, your posts today have been thought-provoking and heartbreaking. I wanted to post OoL on my Facebook page, too, but as Cassie said earlier, I don't share my personal obsession on a page that both friends and co-workers have access to. Also, I know my children will mock me (even more than they already do!). But what the hell, I'm coming out of the Lambert closet and posting it. I wonder how clients you know in a professional capacity would react? My experience is that most people skim over links on a Facebook page unless they are really interested in the subject. I realize what you're saying is that just the fact that you would even have to think about whether or not to post it is the real crime here, but maybe this would be seen as just a political statement. Or just a hot guy in a leather vest. Good luck on whatever you decide to do. LOVE the song and so great the sharing of reservations and experiences on the thread today. I try to think in the "wearing other people shoes" frame of mind but know it is nothing like the real thing. And I also understand the balance of being a hard core Adam fan and letting others know. I think that this is a challenge for not only LGBT but also straight. For example, I am straight but must admit that sometime I tame my Adam promo to casual friends since I don't know how they stand on the whole issue - and to business associates. I have changed a lot since following Adam and not nearly as afraid of debating this issue now, as when I first started to follow Adam. These feeling expressed here today may also be part of why it will take longer for Adam to go mainstream. Because as we are talking about here, many of us are also trying to figure out how to "come out" of the Adam closet to those around us. Here is my point on the topic: We here (Adam devoted fans) KNOW exactly what the song is about in Adam mind... BUT, would a casual listener not thinking anything about Adam v. gay look at the song lyrics as gay centric, or as any personal angst centric lyric with the angelic voice. I have decided to send an email to my friends about the new song and not say anything more than "just wanted to share this new "treat" Adam sang at a live concert in Canada on Friday night. It is an acoustic song sung by an angel with hauntingly deep lyrics. Hope you enjoy it!" or something along those lines. I will also include the lyrics and link to youtube vid. Like many of you, I have to start to step out of the Adam closet more to the public (baby steps) and so glad I can share this here with all of you. It is because of our baby steps, giant leaps and Adams perseverance that he will crack the mainstream egg when all is said and done.  ETA: for example: why would the OOL thought go over better saying it is a Romeo and Juliet song rather than being able to say it is a Romeo and Romeo, or Juliet and Juliet song? Just saying... yes we have a long way to go... |
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Post by Avari on Jul 31, 2011 12:01:45 GMT -5
Just popping in to post a pseudo-recap. I think Q3 said it all in her recap, far more eloquently than I ever could, but as an Adam-concert virgin I thought I'd add a few other observations:
I guess I'd bought into the meme that the large majority of Adam's fans were women of a certain age. I'm almost of a certain age myself, so I fall into that group. So I was pleasantly surprised to see so many teenagers and youth there, all decked out in their black and goth and glitter and streaked hair. At least from my perspective, there were more teens than older folk! I think that is a postive thing for Adam, fans from all generations.
There were also far more men, young and old, than I had expected. Husbands, boyfriends, teens and children. There was a whole family in front of me, hubbie, wife, and three adorable little girls, all glammed up. I would say there was on male for every 4-5 females, at least from what I could see. This makes me happy!
In case no one has mentioned it, I should explain the numbering and line situation. I think they gave out about 500-1000 numbers ahead of time, they stapled a number ticket to your show ticket, and these people got to line up and get in in advance of the main crowd. I was # 859! (Which was really 259), which meant I was one of the first batch in, and ended up about three people away from the stage. So close, my god.
I came to this concert alone. I don't have any adam fans in my circle of friends, and my hubbie just couldn't understand how I could even imagine doing this on my own. He just doesn't get fandom. But I met so many wonderful people, and I have to call them by their real first names because it didn't occur to me to ask their screen and twitter names! Marilyn and Lori and Josie and Laura and the lovely 2 sisters and their daughter (and I've forgotten names!!!!). We all ended up in a crowd together their in front of the stage, and, well, it was just like a tailgate party without quite so much alcohol. So much fun.
One of the biggest thrills for me was hearing soundcheck. That's when it really hit me, that my god Adam is about 100 feet way from me, singing. All of us standing in line to get in could hear him soundcheck FYE, WWFM and two other songs I can't remember. Everyone cheered and clapped when the songs were over.
The only thing that was maybe a bit negative about this whole experience is that my group was right beside the screaming "Marry me" girl. She was right next to me, and she blew out my eardrums before the concert even started. I know she bothered a lot of people. But I kind of get it; I was screaming too. But not when Adam is trying to talk or when he's singing, sheesh! Oh well, it added to the experience.
The rain! That was...almost a religious experience I tell you. It just added to the overall incredible sensory explosion that is an Adam Lambert concert.
That's about it! I feel like I've been initiated now.
(Oh, and I have to say once again how ungodly smoking molten hot this man is. I love the hair, I love the predatory eye makeup, I loved the leather, and I loved it even more when he took off his vest and showed some skin. I'm an arm and shoulder girl, and yum, talk about a visual feast.)
OK, I'm really done now!
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Post by gelly14 on Jul 31, 2011 12:06:11 GMT -5
aurora Thank you so much for your words bb.  Your avi is amazing!!!  I'm posting this new beautiful gif for you and for everyone who is reading from their phones so you can see it. 
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Post by Q3 on Jul 31, 2011 12:07:34 GMT -5
devenlane: MUSIQUE PLUS PREVIEW DOWNLOAD bit.ly/pXq2IV AND YOUTUBE youtu.be/KbI9hdkwC2U
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2011 12:07:53 GMT -5
And this was your first Adam concret ever, right Avari? Wow! You lucky lady!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2011 12:08:35 GMT -5
aurora Thank you so much for your words bb. Your avi is amazing!!! I'm posting this new beautiful gif for you and for everyone who is reading from their phones so you can see it. Is that a happy face or what! Gives me chills! |
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Post by smokeyvera on Jul 31, 2011 12:08:39 GMT -5
I am back from the three and half week trip and a little shell shocked. Must take time to catch up, but crazylady was so kind to recap most of the happenings was I was gone. I must go back and read it all.
All I can say is everyplace I went I heard Lady Gaga and Rhianna. So disappointed. Some Katy Perry occasionally. They have it wrapped up everywhere.
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Post by timegoesby on Jul 31, 2011 12:09:04 GMT -5
Thank you to everyone for sharing your concert experiences. I never even considered going to Quebec, but I think I need to dream bigger.
I changed my avi--I bert this picture so hard-- but if anyone else has already grabbed it, just let me know.
Off to remember, reflect, and rejoice in all the Adam goodness.
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