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Post by jamie on Dec 15, 2011 1:25:05 GMT -5
First off, I should say that the snippet, which was released today, doesn’t really do the song justice. You can hear that the chorus sees Adam reaching into the higher part of his register, with booming, “Halo”-like drums and a skittering backbeat. But part of what makes the song magical is the way it builds from the opening of whining synths and a nicely percussive backing track, then builds instrumentally into the chorus. Dr. Luke‘s signature style as a producer is the juxtaposition of relatively subdued verses and a huge, explosive chorus, and “Better Than I Know Myself” does that magnificently. Interesting. I've been thinking all day that BTIKMS reminded me of Bruno Mars crossed with Halo (the Halo part being the end of the longer version). I'm normally not a fan of this genre of music for guys buy even I get the feeling from the snippet that it could be radio catpip- although I have no idea about what's played on radio now except from what I gather here. This paragraph....from his mouth to God's ears. Pretty please. ;D ksha518 loved your post. I hope this get played to death on radio and every last Lambert hold out goes though the same process as you to end up at the resistance is futile phase. ;D |
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Post by ksha518 on Dec 15, 2011 1:32:47 GMT -5
I'll apologize in advance, cause imma be going on & on..hehehe! I'm one of those weird peeps who absolutely BERTED! when I saw Adams cover art for FYE!! I totally loved it!! hahahha!! And, didn't really care what anyone else thought. But, I have to say, I soooooooooooooo love the cover art for BTIKMS!!!!! SO fucking HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also loved every song on FYE...some more than others, for sure. Loaded Smile touched me so hard!! I know many didn't like it, but I did...I loved it!!! *shrugs* I'm one who really doesn't care. You like it, you don't? Don't matter to me!! WWFM....made so much sense to me after the *aftermath* of the AMA's. Never tired of hearing it either. Oh yeah, and Time for Miracles!!!!!!!! I sat here and cried, unknowingly, tears running down my face as I listened to it. Still love it, and always will. I have such a wide range of music I love. Some pretty crazy stuff & some *normal* stuff. But, I can honestly say I have never heard anything from AFL that I didn't love in some capacity. I could listen to him forever & ever, and never tire of it. Glittergma, I loved the FYE cover right away too!!! Well, maybe I had a split second of 'oh nooes!', but then I was like, haha, that's fantastic!!! And I loved every song on FYE too --- some right away, some grew on me, some I loved when I saw them performed live. Strut was initially my least favorite, but I loved it in concert. I loved Loaded Smile also!! And, like you, I loved WWFM in the wake of the AMAs. Wasn't my favorite initially, but I grew to really, really love it, and loved the televised performances -- Letterman, Ellen, and the one where he had the shoulder thingy-situation going on. And I agree about TFM -- I always found his voice on that completely thrilling. ETA: although...it WAS jarring on the album -- really, really didn't fit well. But I'm glad it's there anyway!
My musical taste is pretty much all over the place, too, although I do love rock. Yeah, and I have yet to really dislike anything Adam sings. Don't think it's likely to happen. |
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Post by glittergma on Dec 15, 2011 1:51:35 GMT -5
OK, I'm wayyyyyy behind here after watching my Gson for 9 hours!!! OMG!!! So worn out...3rd time in 5 day. Phew!! I dunno how I'm going to live thru this...lmao!!!!! I am berting so hard, I can't even use emoticons!!!!!! And, I DON'T CARE!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm never gonna grow up, and no one can make me.....so there!!! Hi Glittergma, haha, love your exuberant posts! Watching your gson for 9 hrs the last 3 days out of 5?? I have one 5 yr. old grandson and as much as I love him it exhausts me to think about that, lol. And I love the parts of your post quoted above. Too excited for emoticons, eh? Lol, love it. And you don't care and no one can make you grow up -- I hear you on that!! Totally on the same page with you, but still working on the 'no caring' part, haha. Very limiting, that. So...here's my thoughts on the events of the day. First -- about time for SOMETHING to happen! And yes, like every other discriminating person in the world, I LOOOOVE the cover art for the single. That might just possibly be my very favoritest (??!) hair EVER. Yum. Yum. And I was going to say something about Adam being photographed from his 'good' (aka, non-slightlylessattractivebrotherwithacriminalpast, thanks Chunkey) side. But it seems like people think it was flopped, so I kind of give up on trying to figure it out -- I thought I knew which side seemed 'better' but if peeps are photoshopping and flipping/flopping, who the hell knows anymore. :  As for the *snipp-it*, ha, I don't think I've ever met a snippet I really loved, and this is no exception. I am reserving judgement until I hear the full song. But, a few funny things happened during my snippet-listening experiences. My first reaction was that it sounded generic. As in, I could imagine someone else, even another Idol - *shudder* - singing it. It sounded very mainstream. Which is not what I was thinking I wanted, and also is not what I think will win over all the many Adam-resistant people in my life, who are mostly non-mainstream. So, disappointment my initial reaction. And I didn't care for the song title or the demo when I heard it either, so, meh. (I like the album title a lot, tho). (I don't have a particular sound or style that I'm attached to, really -- LOOOVED FYE - the single - from first listen, didn't initially love WWFM or IIHY, but GREW to love them. Also loved PUU, Broken Open, TFM. And eventually, everything from the first era.) But, of course I had to listen again...and again. On second listen, why yes, it is an earworm. And I understand that maybe going mainstream is what's needed for this single and radio play. So, yeah, I can see the strategy, but still slightly disappointed. On the third listen...I was taken aback. Don't know why I'm surprised by what happened here anymore, but was listening again, and suddenly I realize that the voice is throbbing under my skin and making me feel crazy (-er). That Adam's voice has penetrated --if you will, haha--my body and my psyche and is giving me chills and this gahhh feeling again... Haha, so there you go, and that's pretty much the main reason (NOT the only one by ANY means, but the others vary) I'm here. I'm feeling a little anti-editing contrariness, so I hope the above thoughts make some kind of sense. Very curious to see what happens -- expecting world domination, but you never know how or when things actually play out -- and curious to see/hear everything that's coming. Also want to say -- CraazyforAdam, loved your post on pg. 60. Kind of addressed some of my initial negative reactions and turned them into a positive. And made a lot of sense. HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! He got ya in the end, didn't he?? LOL!! I'm trying to be literate, but I'm a big fail at that. Going to reread your post one more time...lmao!! The *no caring part* is about...that I don't care what anyone else thinks about Adam. I will LOVE what I want to LOVE!! It's personal. My sons, who have always loved my music, don't seem to get it, at all. Oldest son....does not say anything when I mention Adam. Other than he's really not interested, when I talked about the Queen thing at the EMA's. But, when I was there the other night, he was watching Queen, with FM on Paladia. My youngest son, who has also always loved my music, and actually wore out some of my old, (OMG...) tapes...is very.....I hate to say it, but obnoxious about Adam. Even just said...Lambert? Really, Mom. And then, we got into a pretty big argument about it, on my Bday, even. I was very upset, and when I said * just listen, since it was the EP, not the CD), he said, I've listened to a *FEW* songs and I just don't like his music. Said that Adam had a good voice, but was just not his *thing*!!! I was so confuseled about how I felt, and how it appeared to my son. He told me I had a totally *evil* look on my face when I told him to *quit it!!*, after he had said the same thing over & over. So, I guess, I'm more into Adam than I thought I was. And, do I give a shit???? NOPE!!!! Not for one minute!!!! I LOVE this man more than I can even explain..and will not even try to explain it to anyone. I have the JOY of loving him. If no one gets it....as in my sons....then...Oh well, your loss....hahahahaha!!! And, I'm just going on & on about something that doesn't really matter here. We ALL LOVE ADAM HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just looking for someone in my RL that I can FLAIL with. I have one g/f that loves him, but she has no connection to the internet, and there is only so much I can do. I'm sure this thread is dead, but I don't care about that...hahhaha!! I'm soooooooooooooooooooo happy right now, I can't even emote it anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm OK, and my sons will be too!!!!!!!!! Life is good!!!!!! Adam is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE all know that.. What else do I need?? Oh yeah, gonna listen to his EU CD right fuckin' now!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Emoticons will come tomorrow, maybe...HEH~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Post by gelly14 on Dec 15, 2011 2:03:42 GMT -5
It's been fun...before I head out, my thoughts are with Adam. As fans we have been waiting for a year for new music. But what has this process been like for Adam? What is he feeling now that he is finally releasing his first single? From his executive-produced sophomore album?? Is he realizing how much he is loved by so many? ( We crashed Twitter and probably Amazon..  ) I hope he is basking in the glow of this creation and continues to do so as the album release unfolds. I think of the countless hours he must have spent in studio, with various writers and producers. The hours he spent alone wondering what direction his music would take. Wondering, perhaps, if it would be embraced. Having doubts, dreams and a vision. So I send all positivity to this courageous man who has once again managed to unhinge us all. May he continue to do so. All happiness and success to you, Adam! I love it Vivlite!!!   |
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Post by glittergma on Dec 15, 2011 2:09:00 GMT -5
I'll apologize in advance, cause imma be going on & on..hehehe! I'm one of those weird peeps who absolutely BERTED! when I saw Adams cover art for FYE!! I totally loved it!! hahahha!! And, didn't really care what anyone else thought. But, I have to say, I soooooooooooooo love the cover art for BTIKMS!!!!! SO fucking HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also loved every song on FYE...some more than others, for sure. Loaded Smile touched me so hard!! I know many didn't like it, but I did...I loved it!!! *shrugs* I'm one who really doesn't care. You like it, you don't? Don't matter to me!! WWFM....made so much sense to me after the *aftermath* of the AMA's. Never tired of hearing it either. Oh yeah, and Time for Miracles!!!!!!!! I sat here and cried, unknowingly, tears running down my face as I listened to it. Still love it, and always will. I have such a wide range of music I love. Some pretty crazy stuff & some *normal* stuff. But, I can honestly say I have never heard anything from AFL that I didn't love in some capacity. I could listen to him forever & ever, and never tire of it. Glittergma, I loved the FYE cover right away too!!! Well, maybe I had a split second of 'oh nooes!', but then I was like, haha, that's fantastic!!! And I loved every song on FYE too --- some right away, some grew on me, some I loved when I saw them performed live. Strut was initially my least favorite, but I loved it in concert. I loved Loaded Smile also!! And, like you, I loved WWFM in the wake of the AMAs. Wasn't my favorite initially, but I grew to really, really love it, and loved the televised performances -- Letterman, Ellen, and the one where he had the shoulder thingy-situation going on. And I agree about TFM -- I always found his voice on that completely thrilling. ETA: although...it WAS jarring on the album -- really, really didn't fit well. But I'm glad it's there anyway!
My musical taste is pretty much all over the place, too, although I do love rock. Yeah, and I have yet to really dislike anything Adam sings. Don't think it's likely to happen. LOL!!! I think we have much more in common than I thought. Did a way long post before, and gonna leave it there. Anyone who loved the cover art from the beginning, is all right with me. Don't think there's anything to argue with here. I'm just a silly soul...who loves anything Adam does. Don't really give a rats ass what anyone else says. Don't know shit about the numbers, and all that, but do know that Adam is a fucking SuperStar, and will kick some butt with this new Album. I'm a bit verklept (or however ya spell it) about hearing BTIKMS right now, as it hits me so hard. But, Adam has been my saving grace since 2009, and he always will be, in my mind. He has the most awesome personality, graciousness, and he's so fucking smart...and I know I could say that betterer, but it's late and I'm so flipping worn out from my darling Gson, that I can't think of another way to say it. Actually, I cannot explain my Adam love. I don't think I have to or need to, out of this forum. And, that's where I stand!!! Adam IS!!!!!!!! I believe!!!!!! And, foremost, to me....That's the most important thing of all!!! Adam is joy & love, PERSONIFIED!!!!!!!!!!! No one is going to argue with that here. That's why I will always be here.......forever and ever..... The phrase in The Show Must Go On.....*My Soul Is Painted Like The Wings Of Butterflies* will always make me cry. I love that so much, I can't even say. I know it was Brian that wrote it for Freddy, but it's Adam that I think about when I hear it. Speaking of which, gotta go hear it again!!!!! hahahaha! MWAHHHHH!!!! |
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Post by glittergma on Dec 15, 2011 2:15:00 GMT -5
It's been fun...before I head out, my thoughts are with Adam. As fans we have been waiting for a year for new music. But what has this process been like for Adam? What is he feeling now that he is finally releasing his first single? From his executive-produced sophomore album?? Is he realizing how much he is loved by so many? ( We crashed Twitter and probably Amazon.. ) I hope he is basking in the glow of this creation and continues to do so as the album release unfolds. I think of the countless hours he must have spent in studio, with various writers and producers. The hours he spent alone wondering what direction his music would take. Wondering, perhaps, if it would be embraced. Having doubts, dreams and a vision. So I send all positivity to this courageous man who has once again managed to unhinge us all. May he continue to do so. All happiness and success to you, Adam! I love it Vivlite!!! OMG!!! I'm so glad you reposted this, Gelly!!! And, TYSM, Viv!! This is such a special post and should be seen. I DO think of what Adam has been dealing with, with all of us just demanding it all!! LOL...well, not me. I just hang out and be cool..Yeah right!! But, seriously...I do think of what must be going through his mind...OMG!!! again...lol!! And, I am so happy he has Sauli to lean on throughout all of this. How sweet is that???????? I love the fact that Adam is in LOVE and Sauli is in LOVE!!!!!!!! I'm sure we all do, but just had to say it!! Just gonna hug myself....for the hell of it, and cause I can. Might just hug my kitties too!!!!!! hehehehehehehehehe~~~~ |
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Post by ksha518 on Dec 15, 2011 2:29:38 GMT -5
Glittergma, I've had several friends say exactly what your son said to you -- Adam Lambert has a great voice, but he (or his music) is just not my thing. I've realized the need to back off the proselytizing. Because if it's not their thing, it's not their thing, and that's that. To each their own. But I also think that when someone is --as most of us here--a bit *obsessed*, it can seem threatening or off-putting to someone close, and they may see it as taking away from the relationship when in fact we just want to SHARE! It's a fine line to tread sometimes. I need to call it a night, but before I do, here's my update on my EMA-watching experiences vis-a-vis two of my three kids. I watched the stream online, but was frustrated that no one wanted to check out the performance with me. Two nights later, however, it was on LOGO, and my younger son (early 20s) was slightly interested in the fact that Adam was singing with Queen. With a little encouragement -- ~carefully given -- he watched with me and ultimately pronounced the performance "cool". He ended up googling Freddie Mercury and reading me some of what he read. My daughter (Adam's age) has always been very dismissive of Adam -- it's partly an anti-Idol bias, and partly an indie music-snobbery of sorts -- her current musical loves are Janelle Monae and Ani diFranco, and in the past she was a big Nirvana fan. Oh, and she loves Jeff Buckley. I wasn't even going to TRY to get her to watch the performance with me. But she happened to come over one night when I was looking at one of the online videos, and I said to her "your brother thought it was cool" and she rolled her eyes and looked at Adam and said 'he looks like Jordan Knight' (one of the New Kids on the Block apparently) but she started watching over my shoulder, and --hahaha -- could NOT pull her eyes away and continued watching until the end of TSMGO. Then she said, 'well, he sings better than Jordan Knight'. Me: : (Baby steps, haha. ) Aagghh, need to go to sleep. NoAngel and Jamie -- ETA: Oh, and I want to say-- Adam's EMA performance blows me away Every. Single. Time. I thought Tommy's "Holy Fucking Shit!" comment was very apt, lol. Pretty much covers it. |
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Post by PostFestumPF on Dec 15, 2011 2:32:15 GMT -5
It's been fun...before I head out, my thoughts are with Adam. As fans we have been waiting for a year for new music. But what has this process been like for Adam? What is he feeling now that he is finally releasing his first single? From his executive-produced sophomore album?? Is he realizing how much he is loved by so many? ( We crashed Twitter and probably Amazon.. ) I hope he is basking in the glow of this creation and continues to do so as the album release unfolds. I think of the countless hours he must have spent in studio, with various writers and producers. The hours he spent alone wondering what direction his music would take. Wondering, perhaps, if it would be embraced. Having doubts, dreams and a vision. So I send all positivity to this courageous man who has once again managed to unhinge us all. May he continue to do so. All happiness and success to you, Adam! Viv, I wholeheartedly share your thoughts and wishes.  |
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