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Post by Craazyforadam on Jun 7, 2012 22:47:58 GMT -5
Quote: "Banter is not really Adam's thing."
wow, wut? Nope, don't agree.
First of all, I think the energy dynamic during the banter is way different than the performance one and I think that Adam is so deeply connected with the performance and really after one song already emotionally on to the next and then somewhere in the middle he is supposed to switch and it is just a bit of a challenge for him, but I would never call it bad, either.
I think he is the type who would be best engaging with a few people in the front of theater and talking to them directly, because then he could code switch in his usual fashion. Just trying to banter with the huge dark wall of the audience overall, while his thoughts are already somewhere else, that seems hard for him.
He has also less issues if it is a familiar home crowd like in Wilkes-Barre rather than the unfamiliar one here....but I am convinced Adam can work that out, it will just take a bit more time. He is now already much better at directing the sing alongs for example, even in general audience radio shows than he was during FYE era.
Trust him a bit more and give him a bit of time. This concert here was in awe-enspiring location and new crowd and new band all in one.
He did fine. And that is just talking about the banter. Otherwise, I would be using words like fantastic, superb, brilliant....etc. lol
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Post by bridgeymah on Jun 7, 2012 22:49:24 GMT -5
Can you just imagine the reputation Adam is getting amongst members of the International League of Professional Sound Guys? Their happy smiles when they get a call letting them know about an assignment quickly turn to ashen-faced terror when they hear it's for Adam. They huddle in nervous little groups at their conferences sharing horror stories about their gigs with him. Working for Adam will be like a rite of passage. A trial by fire. A hazing. Anyone who makes it more than 3 concerts is held in awe.... Oh, my. Adam will be the standard by which all sound people are measured. A smile or thumbs up from Adam will be like the holy grail for them, something to tell their kids, grandkids and apprentices for many years to come. well if he's gonna be a diva about something he could do worse than caring about what his audience hears...
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Post by maria222pf on Jun 7, 2012 22:52:13 GMT -5
Quote: "Banter is not really Adam's thing." wow, wut? Nope, don't agree. First of all, I think the energy dynamic during the banter is way different than the performance one and I think that Adam is so deeply connected with the performance and really after one song already emotionally on to the next and then somewhere in the middle he is supposed to switch and it is just a bit of a challenge for him, but I would never call it bad, either. I think he is the type who would be best engaging with a few people in the front of theater and talking to them directly, because then he could code switch in his usual fashion. Just trying to banter with the huge dark wall of the audience overall, while his thoughts are already somewhere else, that seems hard for him. He has also less issues if it is a familiar home crowd like in Wilkes-Barre rather than the unfamiliar one here....but I am convinced Adam can work that out, it will just take a bit more time. He is now already much better at directing the sing alongs for example, even in general audience radio shows than he was during FYE era. Trust him a bit more and give him a bit of time. This concert here was in awe-enspiring location and new crowd and new band all in one.
He did fine. And that is just talking about the banter. Otherwise, I would be using words like fantastic, superb, brilliant....etc. lol
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Post by nica575 on Jun 7, 2012 22:52:43 GMT -5
Has there been a performance this era where we HAVEN'T seen him gesturing madly to the soundman? (I couldn't hear the backup singers either....) Can you just imagine the reputation Adam is getting amongst members of the International League of Professional Sound Guys? Their happy smiles when they get a call letting them know about an assignment quickly turn to ashen-faced terror when they hear it's for Adam. They huddle in nervous little groups at their conferences sharing horror stories about their gigs with him. Working for Adam will be like a rite of passage. A trial by fire. A hazing. Anyone who makes it more than 3 concerts is held in awe.... so true!!! and did anyone notice how Adam "conducted" with his feet? - watch at 5:10 -5:16 mark - this is not dancing, this is Adam trying to get the beat from the band IMO: overall - he was rather uncomfortable with the band and the sound... and it did take away from the performance...of course no - one but the super fans would notice... the voice was superb!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 22:57:05 GMT -5
I did notice that nica (his feet trying to get the beat.) I thought out of everyone in this temporary band, it was the drums that were lacking the most. I missed Isaac. Yes, I know it could be the videos, but so far the drums sound flat or something ( I don't know how to describe it) in the vids of 2 different videographers. But as was mentioned, only we diehards would notice.
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Jun 7, 2012 22:57:27 GMT -5
Has there been a performance this era where we HAVEN'T seen him gesturing madly to the soundman? (I couldn't hear the backup singers either....) Hmm don't know, but I hope he'll find a solution for those pesky sound issues sooner rather than later and can relax and enjoy performing without the added job stress of sound handler. Curious what happens between soundcheck when they, I assume, take care of any sound problems and actual performance. If they've worked it out, why does he continue to have these issues. I think this may have been covered before, but can't remember now what was said.. ??? The acoustics, the way the sound bounces off the walls & ceiling, are different during the soundcheck when the venue is empty and when it is full. So there is still some guessing on the sound for the concert.
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Post by bullsfan on Jun 7, 2012 22:58:48 GMT -5
I'm not basing my assessment of his "bantering" on the RAH concert, that was only 3 songs. I'm thinking of his last tour (like when he introduced the acoustic set/Aftermath) And it's not meant to be a put-down. It just doesn't feel comfortable to me. And he isn't bad---I never said that. Just, I have been to some concerts where the singers were really good at it. But honestly, it isn't a big deal. This is Adam Lambert, I would much rather have him excel at the singing. Which he does. Always.
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Post by NoAngel on Jun 7, 2012 22:59:44 GMT -5
Oh, my. Adam will be the standard by which all sound people are measured. A smile or thumbs up from Adam will be like the holy grail for them, something to tell their kids, grandkids and apprentices for many years to come. well if he's gonna be a diva about something he could do worse than caring about what his audience hears... LOL I hardly think caring about his product is being a diva. He's being a perfectionist and I love him for it. And it's hot!
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Post by durberville on Jun 7, 2012 22:59:56 GMT -5
Haha! I noticed that foot action too....did look like he was trying to get the band on the right beat.
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Post by aloha on Jun 7, 2012 23:01:48 GMT -5
Can you just imagine the reputation Adam is getting amongst members of the International League of Professional Sound Guys? Their happy smiles when they get a call letting them know about an assignment quickly turn to ashen-faced terror when they hear it's for Adam. They huddle in nervous little groups at their conferences sharing horror stories about their gigs with him. Working for Adam will be like a rite of passage. A trial by fire. A hazing. Anyone who makes it more than 3 concerts is held in awe.... so true!!! and did anyone notice how Adam "conducted" with his feet? - watch at 5:10 -5:16 mark - this is not dancing, this is Adam trying to get the beat from the band IMO: overall - he was rather uncomfortable with the band and the sound... and it did take away from the performance...of course no - one but the super fans would notice... the voice was superb! nica you are right! He does it then and later on, too.. every time they had to switch the tempo he was conducting them with eyes, arms and feet. And he still acknowledged them at the end for a job well done. He is amazing.
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