6.11.20 Adam News and Info
Jun 11, 2020 0:52:27 GMT -5
Post by Q3 on Jun 11, 2020 0:52:27 GMT -5
Adam on the Late, Late Show with James Corden
Video in the 6.12.20 News thread.
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Queen singer ADAM LAMBERT in an interview on his velvety-soul solo album "Velvet"
06/09/2020 BY BEN FOITZIK
Adam Lambert certainly had imagined the release of his fourth solo album a little differently: "Velvet" was released on March 20 of this year, exactly at the time when the world got out of joint due to the new Corona virus. For the fans of the dazzling singer, who is known to many mainly because of his “part-time job” as singer of the rock legend Queen , his new work was at least a musical consolation in a time of uncertainty and deprivation.
Speaking of Queen : Brian May, Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert should actually haveShould be on tour in Germany at the end of this month - but of course the three queen shows in Berlin, Cologne and Munich cannot be held due to the corona-related requirements .
We at least have an interview with Adam Lambert and talk to him about his fantastic new album, the release of which unfortunately went down a bit due to the pandemic. Which is a shame, because "Velvet" is perhaps the best work to date by the singer, whose star rose ten years ago in the 8th season of "American Idol" and has shone more and more brightly from year to year.
Empire (Alive)
On his fourth studio album, which follows five years after "The Original High", gold voice Adam Lambert has dedicated himself to soul, but also takes trips to the funk, disco and glam rock realms. A beautiful record, after which one should see the queen singer with "New Eyes". Tips are "Superpower", "Roses" featuring Nile Rodgers and of course the title track.
ADAM WANTS SUPER EMPATHY
In the interview, Adam Lambert explains something about the background and inspiration for his new album, why music is a form of therapy for him and what superpower he would like to have. Of course, we also added a few questions about Queen (with a super-lame transition) . And to the voices that still complain that Freddie Mercury was the better front man - and fail to understand what Queen + Adam Lambert is all about.
So: Velvet curtain up for Adam Lambert!
"The world is crazy at the moment. If my music can give a little bit of hope and joy, then I'm happy."
[ADAM LAMBERT]
Hello Adam! It's been almost five years since your last album “The Original High”. To what extent have you changed as a person and artist during these years? After all, you have turned from the early thirties to the late thirties.
I would say that as you get older you are more and more comfortable with yourself. You know what you want and who you are ... for good and for bad! I wanted to make this new album according to my conditions and to do it very differently than before.
Your new album "Velvet" has a strong soul vibe. Did you consciously go in this direction or did it just happen that way? Can you make something “conscious” as a creative at all?
When I started this project, I didn't know exactly how it should sound. I took my time and worked with some great people. I found a lot of inspiration in the record collection of my Dad: music from the 70s and 80s that I grew up with. That then led to the "souliest" material I have ever made. But it wasn't a conscious decision, it just happened.
To what extent is the fabric velvet ("Velvet") representative of Adam Lambert? Are you soft on the outside and complicated on the inside?
Hahaha. Definitely! I have different layers.
Velvet is a fabric that was formerly reserved for the nobility. Something that maybe a ... queen would wear. Sorry for the lame transition. But is the line of text "Try to put me in a box, make me something I'm not" in the song "Superpower" also addressed to those who complain that "Freddie was the better front man"?
This line and the song as a whole are about rebelling against being pigeonholed and judged. It is said to be a song against all forms of discrimination that spreads hope and happiness. But yes, of course I always say "I'm not Freddie - he's Freddie Mercury!" I only got the wonderful opportunity to celebrate these songs with Brian and Roger.
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Do you feel like you still have to justify yourself for your sexual orientation, skin color or whatever, even though we live in 2020?
I never felt I had to "justify" myself. However, there are still so many groups that are discriminated against or outlawed. We are moving in the right direction, but a lot still needs to happen.
If you could choose a “super power”, what would it be and what would you use it for?
I would let everyone feel other people's feelings. Immediate, targeted super empathy. That way people would understand each other on a deeper level. I think that would solve a lot of problems.
Overall, the album seems to be driven more by feelings like love and dedication than by being “pissed off” as you say in “Superpower”. Is love the main driving force behind "Velvet"?
Yes, the approach of love and devotion runs through the entire album. It's about connecting with yourself and the people around you. It is about love and relationships and the feelings that are triggered by it ... which of course can also mean that you are pissed off! (laughs)
Is music a kind of therapy for you? Or do you want to pass something on to others?
Writing a song and putting my emotions and thoughts into words is definitely therapeutic for me. One of the best things about making music is the emotional connection and the reaction that you can trigger with the listener. The world is crazy right now, and if my music can give a little bit of hope and joy, then I'm happy.
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"Prince, Elvis Presley and George Michael in one," someone commented on the "Superpower" YouTube video. Is that a comparison you like? Which of these three legends inspired and influenced you the most?
I'm absolutely flattered by that. I probably look up to Prince the most. His songwriting, imaging, and performance skills were absolutely staggering. George had such a beautiful voice. I definitely learned a lot from listening to him. And Elvis is an American icon - I only heard from American Idol that I was like him. Since then, I've hung in there more.
What is the difference between "on-the-stage-Adam" and "behind-the-stage-Adam"? Is it a bit like Jekyll and Hyde?
Stage Adam is a little bit cranked up ... with a little more makeup. Otherwise we are the same person.
And is there a difference between "Queen Stage Adam" and "Solo Stage Adam"? Do you hold back a little more with Queen, for example, or is it the same because the band Queen simply demands an extrovert and eccentric front man?
I am myself on both stages. The only difference in my performance with Queen is that I help Brian, Roger and the audience celebrate an iconic music catalog. When I do my solo things, on the other hand, I present my own music for myself.
Can you finally say something about the live shows with Queen and on your solo tour? How do you prepare yourself for these probably very different shows?
The queen shows are just insane! All of the production around these shows is huge ... the fans are incredible, and the response we get all over the world is amazing. Of course I am really looking forward to playing some solo shows again. In comparison, they're probably a little more chilled and more intimate. I can't wait to finally play live again!
And we can't wait to see you play live again. Thanks for the interview, Adam!
Link to original article: www.eventim.de/magazin/rock-pop/queen-saenger-adam-lambert-im-interview-zu-seinem-samtig-souligen-soloalbum-velvet/
New Video Release -- from April 29, 2020
Adam, Roger, and Brian talk about misinformation and losses during Covid-19 pandemic: scanpix.no/spWebApp/preview/video/bx5S8kAtJOA
Music video clip - "We Are The Champions" ASSOCIATED PRESS Cornwall, 29 April 2020 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Roger Taylor, recording artist: "I've been very concerned about the level of PPE that there's been and the slowness of response in this country. Just so slow and so disorganized seemingly. You'd think that the frontline workers would have had the complete hazmat or whatever you call it, you know the complete protection from the beginning. But they didn't. I mean, a lot of them are actually buying it online. Which I find a shocking state of affairs."
QUEEN/UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP/SONY ATV 3. Music video clip - "We Are The Champions" ASSOCIATED PRESS London, 28 April 2020 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Brian May, recording artist: "I lost a friend last night. A friend of mine who is pretty much like a brother to me, died last night in Nashville. And that's the closest it's come to me physically. And it suddenly swept over me. I thought, yes, all those figures that we see every day on the TV. You know, another 4,000, another 7,000. Oh, it's only 3,000. Each one of those is a family tragedy. Each one of those people lose a loved one. And it's an enormous thing with facing just enormous. So, I think there's going to be a major readjustment. I think psychologically the human race is going to be very damaged. I think it kind of is already. We weren't built, we weren't brought up to deal with this kind of situation." ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles, 29 April 2020 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Adam Lambert, recording artist - on the protests against social distancing enforcement: "It's a scary time. I mean, I think it's also sort of an extension of the information age is helping us, but it's also potentially hurting us. You know, there's a lot of rumors circulating. There's a lot of misinformation. There's a lot of misinterpretation of the information. You know, I think most people's intentions are probably decent, but they may not have all the facts. And the problem is, is that no one has all the facts yet. And it's hard to just sit around and wait. It is difficult. I understand the impulse that some of these protesters have, but I do think it's misguided."
QUEEN/UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP/SONY ATV 6. Music video clip - "We Are The Champions" QUEEN AND ADAM LAMBERT TALK LOSS, WORRIES AND MISINFORMATION DURING PANDEMIC Queen and singer Adam Lambert have a message for workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 fight: "You Are the Champions." Brian May, Roger Taylor and Lambert recently gathered virtually to record a new version of the Queen classic, "We Are the Champions," which is out now. For May, the release comes at a time of great sadness. Earlier this week, the guitarist lost a very close friend to the virus. "That's the closest it's come to me physically," said the guitarist, adding that the loss has given added meaning to death tolls broadcast daily on television. "Each one of those is a family tragedy," May said. "Each one of those people lose a loved one. I think psychologically the human race is going to be very damaged." For Taylor, the song also has personal significance as his daughter Rory Eleanor Taylor works as a doctor in a London hospital. The drummer regularly hears about the strains that NHS workers are under. He is particularly frustrated when it comes to the U.K.'s response to sourcing PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). "I mean, a lot of them are actually buying it online. Which I find a shocking state of affairs." Lambert, speaking from his Los Angeles home, shared his concerns about the current protests against lockdown measures in America. "It's a scary time. I mean, I think it's also sort of an extension of the information age is helping us, but it's also potentially hurting us. You know, there's a lot of rumors circulating. There's a lot of misinformation. There's a lot of misinterpretation of the information." "It's hard to just sit around and wait. It is difficult. I understand the impulse that some of these protesters have, but I do think it's misguided." For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe or fatal illnesses, including pneumonia. "You Are the Champions" is available on all streaming and download services, with proceeds going to the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
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