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Post by cassie on Oct 17, 2023 12:53:37 GMT -5
So far, Adam's voice sounds the best I've heard it this tour. Stronger, without the occasional over-strain I heard sometimes, and going for more of the 5th octave glory notes. And TSMGO is back. Perhaps it took some time to be back to his top form after time off?
But I am so pissed at the backhanded compliments: Adam really doing Freddie justice. WTF? I do not recall Freddie being deified when he was alive. Don't remember over the top glowing praise of his vocals. Now, 32 years after his death, adam is worthy of coming close to measuring up to Freddie's impeccable talent??? On the vids I have seen of Freddie live in concert, his voice is not anywhere close to perfection. At times he really struggled, or altered melodic lines to make them easier to sing. Adam's voice, range, control, endurance, flexibility and versatility is in a different league from Freddie.
Examining all the ways trained singers evaluate voices, folks should be talking about Freddie being almost able to measure up to Adam, not vice versa.
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Post by svca on Oct 17, 2023 13:08:29 GMT -5
I don't think Freddie was a great singer...he had lots of personality, lots of charisma, but to me he was NOT a great singer. It's amazing how time alters a person's memory lol...suddenly he's the talent that all aspire to. Sorry, Adam's talent is leagues above Freddie's.  |
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Post by loxie on Oct 17, 2023 13:36:00 GMT -5
Adam shared a couple of posts re the situation in Israel, and while his intentions are good, I believe he isn’t fully informed. I agree whole-heartedly with the notion that one atrocity should not lead to another, but the post that was shared here states as a fact that fleeing Palestinians were bombed by Israeli forces. That has not been corroborated, and there is another theory that says the road had been boobytrapped by Hamas, as they are known to do. It is sad that a post which presumes to bring clarity, recites what could amount to Hamas propaganda. I hate to bring politics to this board, but this post, like all others I’ve seen, does not offer an alternative and better course of action. Adam also reposted an ultra orthodox Jew saying how Jews and Arabs had always lived peacefully side by side, until Zionism came along. While it may be so, his underlying conclusion is that Zionism is bad and Israel should not exist. He’s part of a section of the Ultra Orthodox that believe Israel should only be resurrected at the coming of the Messiah. I’m quite sure that is not Adam’s position. http://instagram.com/p/Cyc1JINgz8z thank you for your post, katycake. Frankly, I am surprised and appalled by Adam reposting that nonsense. Coming here late today, I share your dismay over Adam's choice of quotes in expressing his sentiments about Israel. I was heartened to read your firsthand response with clarification, katycake and your reaction, nica575. The propaganda spin has been going full force since the day after the massacre and will only be amplified. |
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Post by lurleene on Oct 17, 2023 14:15:05 GMT -5
I agree with everything you said cassie. I think Queen was a great band but I only remember them from videos. I never saw them live and I don't think I saw them on tv with Freddie either. Sorta like I know Elvis and Zepplin because of videos and word of mouth. The several times I have seen QAL live, I paid a small fortune, lol. Because of Adam and his talent and voice it was well worth it. I doubt I would have forked over that kind of money without Adam fronting the band. So for me, it is a bit jarring to keep reading he is good but not Freddie. I love Adam's voice so much more but also his sexy style, persona and showmanship. Yes Freddie was good but he does not move me like Adam does. HA. Maybe if I had seen Freddie 30 plus years ago, I would feel differently. But I didn't so unsure I would have gone BSC over him. I think I would have over Robert Plant or Elvis tho who had that sex appeal and charisma that Adam has, if not his vocal ability. So it just seems weird that they can't judge Adam as Adam and Queen instead of the he's not Freddie. I just prefer Adam in every way.
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Post by quackn on Oct 17, 2023 15:05:52 GMT -5
So agree with the comments about Adam. I loved Queen as a group, not Freddie. Now, I love QAL as a group AND Adam. I really don’t know how he continues to deal with it. Even Roger commented several years ago in an interview that he (Adam) has had to put up with it because people are so damn unimaginative. To me Freddie was not a great singer, Adam is. If it gets tiring and annoying for his fans, I can’t imagine how he feels about it. BUT, he is doing what he loves with people he loves and who very clearly love him. So that’s a good thing.
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Post by Carmen Leda on Oct 17, 2023 15:39:23 GMT -5
I am so thankful that Adam has always been so open-minded, flexible and eager to learn and see the world and reality beyond his own human condition, and his personal privileges. Besides his huge talent and charm, this is why I have remained a fan for so many years. And he is so kind; that makes him Royalty to me.
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Post by quackn on Oct 17, 2023 15:50:44 GMT -5
LOVE this! You can’t really see the beard and he looks gorgeous. I see more of the 26 year old Adams face.  |
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Post by svca on Oct 17, 2023 16:15:03 GMT -5
Oooh, that was a look...wonder what he was looking at?
And agree, that's gorgeous!
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Post by nightowl on Oct 17, 2023 16:53:43 GMT -5
So far, Adam's voice sounds the best I've heard it this tour. Stronger, without the occasional over-strain I heard sometimes, and going for more of the 5th octave glory notes. And TSMGO is back. Perhaps it took some time to be back to his top form after time off? But I am so pissed at the backhanded compliments: Adam really doing Freddie justice. WTF? I do not recall Freddie being deified when he was alive. Don't remember over the top glowing praise of his vocals. Now, 32 years after his death, adam is worthy of coming close to measuring up to Freddie's impeccable talent??? On the vids I have seen of Freddie live in concert, his voice is not anywhere close to perfection. At times he really struggled, or altered melodic lines to make them easier to sing. Adam's voice, range, control, endurance, flexibility and versatility is in a different league from Freddie. Examining all the ways trained singers evaluate voices, folks should be talking about Freddie being almost able to measure up to Adam, not vice versa. Wow. I hate these comparisons. I love both Queen and Adam. As a Queen fan I can only say, that Freddie was admired as the frontman, meaning not only for his singing capibility, but also (or even more) for his stage presence and for the way he interacted with an audience. He was a real force on that stage, the vocals were only one part and definately live not always on point. Adam is a great frontman too, but they're different personas, in some ways similar, in other ways very different. That's why I don't like these comparisons. But since some here seem to feel the need to downgrade Freddie today, here are some impressions from me: Adam is technically the better singer, but listening to music is very subjective. I noticed it lately, while listening to QAL's new version of "Is This The World We Created". Adam's version is really beautiful. BUT - personally I prefer Freddie's version. And I guess the only reason is, that I'm used to Freddie's lower voice singing it much mor powerful, while Adam sings the song in a very soft way. youtu.be/yoObZMMlnKY?feature=shared Which version is better? None. They are both great. Of course some will argue, Adam sings it technically cleaner or whatever. But to the listener at a concert it's in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. Do you like this or that voice better? Imagine it the other way round: In some far future another singer would step in for Adam and sing his sings. Would you like it? (Be honest!) As for "Adam is doing Freddie justice": I simply take it as the compliment, which it is meant to be. Personally I know, that Adam is the better singer. But I also know, that Freddie is a god to some Queen fans (by far not all!). And I know, that Adam has learnt and can still learn a lot from Freddie's way to perform and play with an audience. So it IS a great compliment. As for the praise for Freddie: To me his biggest talent beside his stage presence had been his songwriting abilities. If you ever want to dive deeper into the Queen catalogue: Check out The Black Side of Queen's album Queen II. All songs were written by Freddie, they continue into each other. It also includes Bohemian Rhapsody's "big sister": The March Of The Black Queen. Without that song there would be no BoRhap... but from "Ogre Battle" to "Seven Seas Of Rhye" it's nothing but a master piece. Long story short: Adam and Freddie are two different people with different personas and abilities. But they're both fantastic and enjoyable to watch. I would have loooved to see these two together one day. Maybe in another life... |
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Post by pi on Oct 17, 2023 18:16:18 GMT -5
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