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Post by pi on Mar 27, 2020 20:52:22 GMT -5
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Post by bamafan on Mar 27, 2020 22:13:23 GMT -5
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Post by betty on Mar 27, 2020 23:45:02 GMT -5
A new article (interview + "Velvet"-video) from the German "FastForward-magazine" ...!
Translated by google-translator ...!
Adam Lambert: "'Velvet' sounds 100 percent like me"
Adam Lambert, originally made famous by his unforgettable appearances in the American Idol TV format in 2009, has made a name for himself as the new front man of the legendary rock band Queen in recent years and has been on tour with the living legends almost non-stop. Now Adam Lambert is back with his own work, his fourth studio album "Velvet". In the interview he told me how his songs are created, why he is particularly proud of “Velvet” and what he likes so much about Berlin.
Hi Adam, it's been more than 10 years since you first auditioned “American Idol”. How present is your memory of exactly this moment, the first appearance in front of the jury?
I still have that in mind. It was a totally crazy situation because I had given up my job for that. I had put everything on this one card. I knew that if it went wrong I wouldn't have a job or coal ...
You really did a lot to be able to be there ...
(laughs) Yeah, I just hoped it was going well. I was willing to stay there until they would give me their go.
You have just released your fourth studio album "Velvet". How do you experience this phase? Are you happy to finally be able to share the album with the world?
Oh yes, I'm incredibly happy. I've worked incredibly hard on this album for several years. I approached it differently this time than before. The album has a different sound and energy, I just wanted to try something new.
Yes, I think you can hear that too. Your style has developed a lot compared to the older albums. The sound sounds very ripe. Was that a natural development?
Oh yes, I think I just got older over the years and I became more aware than ever of what I want to do as a singer. I played a lot with my voice on this project, the songs all have their own feeling… “Velvet” sounds 100 percent like me. I think the sound also reflects the music that I like to listen to. The album is just very authentic. I am very happy with it.
What inspired you when you worked on the album?
I haven't listened to top 40 music for a long time because I didn't want to just follow a trend. Instead, I trusted my own instinct. This maxim was at the center of everything I put into the album, I just listened to my stomach.
And what message do you want to get across with the album?
The common thread that runs through the entire album is love. It's about different types of love, about finding love, falling in love and falling in love and about self-love. Some songs are about that self-esteem and the realization that you should first of all love and respect yourself and be aware that you deserve good. That is particularly important to me. "Superpower" is a good example of this, also "Stranger You Are", "Ready To Run". These are all songs that have the message: "Hey, if that just doesn't feel right for you, you deserve something better."
You worked with great songwriters on your album. How did the songs actually come about? How does the songwriting process work for your songs?
Basically, it works a little differently for all songs. But the most important thing for me is that I work on the songs with the right people. With this album, I initially just told which music and which artists I like and we all listened to their songs together. Those were mostly older songs from the 70s and 80s, and then we just started freestyling based on this sample song. Someone grabbed a guitar, the producer tested a drum beat, someone played the piano - and so the chords and a rhythm gradually emerged, it all happened very naturally. And the themes of the songs were more or less derived from the groove of the song. Depending on whether a song sounds happy or sad, full of energy or rather seductive - the music sets the direction and theme of the song.
Then is it difficult to find the right lyrics?
It depends. The most important thing is that you play the balls back and forth with your co-writers. The first suggests something, then the second and then you decide together what works best. It's a lot of teamwork, but for me it's the best way to work. My best songs are made in a team.
And do you have a favorite number of all tracks on the album?
I like them all equally. (laughs) If it wasn't, they wouldn't have made it onto the album. There were a few who didn't qualify for the album because they simply weren't my favorite songs. (laughs) But I think that at the moment I would probably not name the songs that were on my EP last year, but the new songs that the fans are listening to for the first time, ie "Velvet", "Love Don't "," On The Moon ".
What does a perfect, good song have to have to fall into this category?
A perfect song? I don't know, the decision shouldn't be up to me, but for me a catchy melody that you can't get out of your head makes a good song. A melody that you like to sing along with and that makes you move. No matter whether the groove is slow or fast, this is an extremely important element. A song that you can rock with the beat of.
A European tour is planned for August and September. What makes the live performance of your songs so special for you?
Yes, the data is still available ... and for this project I'm really looking forward to performing the songs live. I am really proud of the album, I worked on it for a long time and made changes to the label and management during the development period, tried a lot to find my style ... It feels like I have crossed the home straight . I love the songs and I feel incredibly comfortable that the album is finally out. The style of the songs appeals to me and I can't wait to perform the songs I love so much live and make the sound visual. That is exactly what is so fun - breathing life into the songs.
You are known for your extraordinary voice. Which of your songs do you love to sing live?
I would probably choose “Whataya Want from Me”, my first big hit; it's always great fun, a long-running favorite.
And which song presents you with the greatest challenge live?
My new song "Closer to you". The middle part is extremely difficult to sing (laughs). But I love this part, it's so soulful. When I'm through with it, I can take a deep breath.
If you look back on your career so far: what would be your personal highlights?
When I performed at the Oscars with Queen last year, it was a very meaningful experience for me, the whole evening was just exciting. The appearance with Queen on the BBC New Years Eve show a few years ago was definitely a highlight. But what I would also like to mention at this point is a statistic for which I am responsible and which I only became aware of when I had already achieved this: my second album "Trespassing" had reached number 1 on the Billboard Charts - that Special about it? I was the only openly gay singer who had done this in America. I was extremely happy when I heard about it and I am very proud of it. Another highlight was my Grammy nomination.
You recently appeared on Fire Fight Australia with Queen. You were guided by Queen's legendary Live Aid performance. Was that a challenge for you?
We decided to play the same setlist as the Live Aid gig. We wanted to bridge the gap between the "Fire Fight Austria" call for donations and the Live Aid benefit concert. It was a great concept.
Who would you like to work with musically?
I really like what Harry Styles has been doing lately. I like his style, the influences you can hear in his music. I definitely see things in common.
In these crazy times, which songs do you like to hear to come down and find peace?
I actually woke up the other day and was worried. So I just put Bob Marley on. That always puts a smile on my face and lets me take a deep breath and relax. Happy stand music! (laughs)
What else do you like to do when you are at home?
I'm a real serial junkie. I am constantly looking for a new series and then pull it all in one day. (laughs) I have time now ... (laughs)
And last but not least: we are an online magazine from Berlin. Many years ago you also lived there for a few months when you were on the road with the musical "Hair". What are your memories of that time?
I loved living in Berlin. We always went to this one club on Potsdamer Platz, I don't think it exists anymore… I lived very close to Nollendorfplatz. Every morning I got a coffee from the café opposite and ate my currywurst at lunchtime. (laughs)
Thank you for your time, good luck with the album and I hope that we will see you live on stage very soon. And even if it doesn't work in August September, it will be ready sometime.
Definitely! Thanks a lot.
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Post by popalock on Mar 28, 2020 0:04:34 GMT -5
I for one am excited about this new date. October would work way better for me that April would have and now with the new dates perhaps I will be able to snag a good ticket. Of course I still have a bit of a "wait and see" approach as it depends on a lot of things working out prior to that. I really hope this album does a slow burn to the top of the charts. I know we saw some initial movement but without the obvious promo its seems hard to maintain it organically. He definitely already has the respect and admiration of real musicians and that says a lot. He has staying power and I feel that the longer he's in the game the more likely he will finally get the recognition he deserves. Also I think he would do great in a movie role as George Michael but is that even a thing? I thought it was just a hypothetical question from an interviewer.
A movie for him would be awesome. Hello Hollywood....
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Post by pi on Mar 28, 2020 0:24:19 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Mar 28, 2020 0:27:18 GMT -5
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Post by Q3 on Mar 28, 2020 1:17:29 GMT -5
Just watched Making the Cut, Heidi and Tim's new fashion TV show on Amazon Prime. One of the contestants is Johnny Cota of SkinGraft, the maker of many of Adam's fabulous leather jackets! How did Johnny do? He is very creative. As to the question someone asked---where is everyone?? WELL... -making meals for elderly neighbours, (103 yrs/96) and my neice/hubby/17 mo old ( both working from home/ slammed with work) -dog sitting during the week days ..so neice's dog can get attention and walks, with distancing...of course. haha - cleaning house as I have to do it myself now--such a hardship eh! 😂 I am sure the days seem to fly by at times for most, and drag along at other times. Luckily I have an independent hubby, but he is home more with self isolation...haha. I seem to be rushing through Adamtopia each day...whereas before I usually could take my time. Times are just diff now. My that is an understatement! Times are just different now. And time also feels different. Like time is going very slowly but then the month of March sort of just vanished.
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Post by Q3 on Mar 28, 2020 1:39:14 GMT -5
It has been over 10 years -- and we are still reading about Adam's hair! It is like it has a career of its own. ** Today is the first time I have been able to relax a bit and catch-up on Adam in ages (well a few weeks!) Sounds like you've had a crazy life in a crazy world. Hope you get a chance to put your feet up, Q3! That smiley looks just like me because I have managed to work in the wine! I get a break in May -- I hope!
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Post by sizzling63 on Mar 28, 2020 3:31:53 GMT -5
Award-Winning Journalist CEO of Ernest Media Empire #Forbes30Under30 @phillymag Writer at Large @pabj VP of Print @uscannenberg Grad Student @penn Alum This guy has 17K followers. I made sure to RT
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