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Post by bamafan on Dec 10, 2017 11:24:05 GMT -5
AnnAdoresAdam . Thank you.....lovely read! And so glad you enjoyed the seat. Have to say, I always note the interaction with the on-stagers, particularly at the end - and usually there is almost none! I don't understand that. And Adam is the least effusive of the three. I wonder if there is some policy on this that we don't understand. Thank you! Yes, what is clear is that the lack of interaction is deliberate, as you say, particularly at the end when losing concentration couldn't be cited as an issue, what isn't clear is what has changed. No policy at all occurs to me that would prohibit Adam from greeting the on-stagers as he passes them on his way off the stage which only leaves it being down to his own decision. Particularly when all the other band members do. Which is why the only conclusion that I can think of is that something happened at some point to upset him/put him off. But I guess we'll never know the real reason. I'm just grateful that we got our peace sign and some acknowledgement of our loud appreciation of him! You're right...it's noticeable to us who notice these things. Reason why....I have no clue. ETA: I agree, last tour's onstage was interacting as part of the song. Same place in every show. He just sang and interacted with the front row. This tour his interactions with the fans are now the hand shakes and touches during Gaga. Different stage set up with the onstagers kinda hidden, different presentation and a different fan interaction. I imagine if you asked him why he leaves the stage post haste...he might say "Because I feel like it" or "Because I want to"
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Post by LindaG23 on Dec 10, 2017 12:11:48 GMT -5
Late to the discussion, but I will put in my 2 cents about Adam not interacting with on-stagers. My impression is that Adam is immersed "in character", as if in a play while on stage. The image, the movement, the voice are all carefully crafted and planned from song to song, minute to minute. Yes, he is still "Adam", but , not. He is heavy rock leather Adam, or pink flamingo outrageous Adam, or fun-loving pop Adam, or opera Adam, or rock god Adam. To interact with the on-stagers would require stepping out of character and becoming a private person rather than an actor/singer in a theater piece. It would require changing his focus from performance mode to personal interaction mode, and then, back again to continue the show. Like actors who stay in character even when the camera isn't rolling, because it is difficult to turn it off and on. That makes sense to me and seems to fit with what I see him doing on stage throughout the show. Sorry for the on-stagers who hoped to get a moment of interpersonal time with Adam Lambert, but I completely understand that the person on the stage is in performance mode, fully focused on the task at hand. I totally agree with this. As a matter of fact, he once mentioned that while on Idol, it was very hard to come out of the place he was in during the song, to stepping on the mark and listening to the judges. I too think he is totally immersed in his "character." Also, I don't think we can compare this tour's VIP Onstage with the previous tours. Because in the previous tours, the VIP was much more "On Stage." Same level as Adam. As far as after the finale, I think he may just be exhausted. (Maybe he smells?) LOL! I kid!! Ann, I was gone most of yesterday and just got to enjoy your recap. TY! You certainly had a BD to remember! ETA: Long time Glamberts also know Adam is stubborn. Often does not do what is expected of him. Just another random thought - we know how Adam likes to be on the same level as as the people he talks to, often bending at the knees and waist to appear the same height. Just watched the Front Man Battle with James Corden video and this tendency was so obvious. He probably really likes that Dr. Bri is so tall ... but anyway, maybe he is subconsciously nervous that he will fall in the pit. Imagine the chaos if that happened because someone in a moment of fan ecstasy grabbed his hand and pulled. That plus being in the zone performance wise makes a peace sign and smile seem like an appropriate response. ETA: The more I think about it, the more probable it seems that it is a security and safety issue.
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Post by happy on Dec 10, 2017 13:14:24 GMT -5
I'm not going to clog up the new thread saying "OMG, here's a pic with me and Adam" but seeing as it's probably the closest I'll ever get to a photo with him, here goes! Great recap and thanks for posting the pic! Makes me remember my concert experience of being totally wrapped up in the show! I've been following the conversation about Adam not acknowledging the onstagers as he exits the show. Did he do that in previous tours?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 16:38:24 GMT -5
I know nothing but I suspect ADAM may feel about extra interaction like he did about crediting photos of himself that he posted. His end of the bargain is to give the concert goer 110% of his effort during the show, before and after is on his time and his terms.
And what ‘Bama said, the vip-on-stage interaction during the last tour was very much a part of the song and show.
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Post by 4EverAdam on Dec 11, 2017 9:38:15 GMT -5
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Post by bridgeymah on Dec 12, 2017 4:53:00 GMT -5
I’m way late to this dicussion - here’s a take for what it is worth. The energy to interact from a distance and build intimacy with thousands is very different from the energy of one on one up close. Given the overall energy required to perform the way Adam does it could be as simple as not wanting to add the energy burden of making the switch. But as with all these things only Adam knows so is all supposition.
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