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Post by mischa on Aug 31, 2011 11:15:10 GMT -5
Figure out why I'm obsessed with Adam? Good lord that could take days if not weeks. Is it his voice? I'm more a fan of female voices and actually perfer male voices to be gritty and raw. However, Come to Me Bend to Me never fails to give me goosebumps. Is it his looks? I like my men a little less pretty but Adam is gorgeous both with and without make-up. and that smile and those eyes are captivating Is it his humor? He does have a raunchy sense of humor so that's a plus Is it his charm? The one time I met him he certainly was a charmer Is it his intelligence? When he speaks all I can think is "say more words Adam" because I love to listen to him talk probably as much as I love to listen to him sing. Is it his loyalty to his friends and family? Yeah, that's pretty powerful, nothing is as attractive as someone who is loyal and generous to those around them. Is it his fashion sense? Man, I love to see what he's going to wear next. That is half the fun of stanning him because you just never know. Is it his charitible heart? I admire and respect anyone who gives of their time, money and energy to help others. Is it his honesty? I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone in the public eye as open and forthcoming as Adam is. He hides nothing, is ashamed of nothing and that's pretty damn amazing when public perception can make or break his career. In looking at my list of what it could be, what I've concluded is it's not any one thing that makes me obsessed with Adam, it's all those things combined which make an extraordinary human being and someone who is worth investing my time and energy into following because I find him fascinating and my fascination is rewarded with loads of entertainment. He never bores me or disappoints me that's for sure. Yes |
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Post by murly on Aug 31, 2011 11:28:27 GMT -5
 Glad you delurked, carrieb! I hope you keep posting! I normally lurk. (Thanks, btw, for the birthday wishes 10 days ago!) But in re Adam's range, I remembered something that might be useful to the discussion so I'll momentarily delurk (in the hopes that it has not been previously posted and I missed it). Producer Rob Cavallo talked about it while recording FYE. He said, "He [Adam] can sing every note on the guitar, from the lowest to the highest, which is a very very unusual thing." Assuming he's talking about a standard 6 string guitar, I believe that has 4 octaves. I, too, remembered Cavallo saying this. I think Cassie said once that while Adam may indeed have a 4-octave range, he has a usable range of just under 3 octaves. Very high and very low notes are not going to turn up in a song because they just don't sound that great. She also said that most opera singers have a usable range of about 2 octaves, so Adam's range is still VERY impressive! ( Cassie, please correct me if I got anything wrong.) |
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Post by amw on Aug 31, 2011 11:31:01 GMT -5
Adam = 5 octave range. And he knows how to use it. This alone captures me as a super fan. Add in super sexy while singing (even when you can't see what he's doing, cuz you DL'd the mp3, but OMG, that VOICE!), and a flair for surprise and the recipe is pretty perfect. I don't know the technical stuff, but I also find for me at least, that there is a quality in Adam's voice that is the most addictive thing in the world to me. It causes the lightest, brightest feeling in my body and I really cannot get enough of it. LIVE, that voice is totally captivating. Plus, the man knows how to work a room and put on a show. Seeing him live 6 times, I know the first was not a fluke. He does it every single time. I'm pretty sure his aura can light up a room and must be about 100 feet in diameter. The Voice. New music is coming. More power to the powers that be and the artiste who will bring it to us. Please, let it be soon. ETA: cassie!! you have words for what I'm feeling!! and no wonder I love his nose.... I respectfully disagree about him having a 5 octave range ....I have been fascinated by his range from early days, and have tested out his range myself on more than one ocassion. At best I have heard him cover just under 3 octaves....which is totally incredible, especially with the quality of the notes at the outer end of his range. Just saying what I have heard myself  Cassie may agree or disagree - will be interested in your opinion! Everything else you have said, however, I am in total agreement!!! Ok, maybe I exaggerate  . but whatever is going on there, it's pretty powerful. His voice stimulates all of the chakra points in my body, which i find unusual for a pop/rock singer to do. |
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Post by amw on Aug 31, 2011 11:34:37 GMT -5
I think that Adam recognizes that his voice is a thing of great beauty and great technique. IMHO he plays his talent down and builds others with less talent up in order to work with them in his chosen field. He was beyond humble on Idol ,although nobody could touch him vocally. Adam is a people person and he really knows how to fit in,get along,etc.He learned to help others and not have a 'star' attitude when working in theater groups as a young boy.When He tried out for Idol, he was asked are you our new winner, he said "I think so" "I can sang". He knows what he's worth. IMO I think he still wants a larger world wide fan base ,who will follow him and who will be fine with his creativity and experimentation. As Adam has said often,he wants longevity,he wants to work in the industry for the rest of his life. He said this as a teen and continues to say it now.I think he is securing his position ,so that he feels free to grow while maintaining a career and a living.Just sayin... If it came to choosing commerce over creativity,I don't think Adam would ever sell out his essence of being,his art. so true!! I also feel that unlike Bennett and Torme, Adam is somewhat of a chameleon. he can adapt and has respect love and awe for many genres of music. He is multifacted. I think that will help with longevity. |
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Post by aralid on Aug 31, 2011 11:35:26 GMT -5
I normally lurk. (Thanks, btw, for the birthday wishes 10 days ago!) But in re Adam's range, I remembered something that might be useful to the discussion so I'll momentarily delurk (in the hopes that it has not been previously posted and I missed it). Producer Rob Cavallo talked about it while recording FYE. He said, "He [Adam] can sing every note on the guitar, from the lowest to the highest, which is a very very unusual thing." Assuming he's talking about a standard 6 string guitar, I believe that has 4 octaves. I was able to find Cavallo's interview and the relevant portion occurs in the first minute: , Welcome to the posting world! Thank you for bringing this interview up! I choose to believe Cavallo re the range... after all he's been working with Adam on the TFM - the most bombastic and demanding piece, and I am sure he heard Adam sing both lower and higher that the final tracks show... I remember being so proud of Adam when this interview surfaced last year! I believe him, too, 'cause when cassie is speaking of nearly 3 octaves, she means the usable range (i just know it, cause i'm started reading the masterclass thread a few days ago). But i'm sure he can hit notes lower and higher but they probably do not have that much power (and resonance ???). well, cassie is the expert here, maybe she can tell us more about it :D |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2011 11:48:13 GMT -5
On a purely shallow note and "get my brian out of the gutter" sense, this just cracked me up!
Yes! I have often thought that myself! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2011 11:53:51 GMT -5
And after my last ridiculous post, ^^^, may I get a little serious here. To all our international members. You are all being so humble! Your command of the English language just blows me away on a daily basis. It is amazing! I have never felt that you are not writing clearly. And your world perspective about Adam and other things is priceless! One of the things I love about ATop is how international it is!  |
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Post by lynneville on Aug 31, 2011 12:09:45 GMT -5
OK, y'all, the Sleazak quote makes me want another Rock My Town performance (with me there this time, of course), the Cavallo thing just makes me want Suburban freaking Decay already, and all of this makes me WANT NEW MUSIC NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
(I will be patient, I will be patient, I will be patient......)
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Post by tigerlily on Aug 31, 2011 12:13:22 GMT -5
Glad you delurked, carrieb! I hope you keep posting! I normally lurk. (Thanks, btw, for the birthday wishes 10 days ago!) But in re Adam's range, I remembered something that might be useful to the discussion so I'll momentarily delurk (in the hopes that it has not been previously posted and I missed it). Producer Rob Cavallo talked about it while recording FYE. He said, "He [Adam] can sing every note on the guitar, from the lowest to the highest, which is a very very unusual thing." Assuming he's talking about a standard 6 string guitar, I believe that has 4 octaves. I, too, remembered Cavallo saying this. I think Cassie said once that while Adam may indeed have a 4-octave range, he has a usable range of just under 3 octaves. Very high and very low notes are not going to turn up in a song because they just don't sound that great. She also said that most opera singers have a usable range of about 2 octaves, so Adam's range is still VERY impressive! ( Cassie, please correct me if I got anything wrong.) No way! My DD can sing Soprano I-Alto II parts in her choir. That alone would be 2 and a half octaves. Many singers have a usable three octave range: keyboard-lessons-vocal.com/how-many-octaves-should-an-average-singer-have/There was a site that ranked alll the Idols and the vocal range they had displayed with their songs on AI. I remember Kelly, Daughtry and Adam were all on the higher end. KA was on the lower end with only a two octave range. A two octave usable range is not impressive for a singer. |
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Post by lynneville on Aug 31, 2011 12:13:37 GMT -5
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. but whatever is going on there, it's pretty powerful. His voice stimulates all of the chakra points in my body, which i find unusual for a pop/rock singer to do.
