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Post by nightowl on Feb 6, 2024 12:56:03 GMT -5
I hope this is mainly about new music, as Adam suggested. Of course it’s great that Adam gets all these TV opportunities all over the world. But I can watch neither US, nor UK or Australian TV, so all that doesn’t give me much. I know there are always fantastic and helpful Glamberts, who try to share it all. But it’s not always really watchable and the „Only Adam‘s Parts“ videos are without substance and so pretty much useless to me. So long story short: I hope for new music! 😁 And later hopefully new concerts. Meanwhile I follow the QAL tour and Adam and his close friends on social media.
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Post by nightowl on Feb 6, 2024 11:50:36 GMT -5
Oh boy, I love Adam's IG post I like it. But it’s too vague for me to love it. I‘m also wondering, why he posts this now, while he hasn’t posted anything l from the concerts in Japan? (Oh well, maybe that will come later)
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Post by nightowl on Feb 6, 2024 6:50:13 GMT -5
I overthink things, too. For a while, I have wondered if there was some type of tension (not the best word but drawing a blank) with Queen and Adam, or perhaps more specifically, Brian and Adam. I can’t put my finger on any one thing, but to say that as someone who, until recently, probably focused more on QAL than on Adam solo, at times, it felt like something was a bit strained or slightly “off” or maybe missing at times, not just with performances but in the lack of off-stage interactions that we have been accustomed to seeing. I noticed that in North America 2023, too. I know that it is doubtful this collaboration can go on too long except for some one-offs, I would be sad if any of that family feeling they always said they had lessened. I still find it strange that they came over just for Japan. If anything, it would seem that Australia would also be a “one more time” tour as well. I don’t know if Adam’s Australia engagements could be problematic with tour dates, but it seems like some accommodations could be made. As I said earlier, I overthink, so possibly I just need to get out more and skip some videos! Like you I‘ve been thinking about Adam’s relationship with Brian and Roger at times. In their earlier years it seemed that Brian and Adam were a lot closer. But after looking closely, it hasn’t changed that much. On stage their interaction is still the same and Brian does still speak highly and very respectful of Adam in interviews. What we haven’t seen for a long while are more private interactions backstage. But I think there are several reasons for that. When you look at both Adam and Brian as individuals they don’t really have much in common. Brian especially seems to live in his own world at times, always busy with all his projects in the universe and for animals, but he also tends to take his time for himself to overthink things and at times struggling with his mental health. Brian is an absolute perfectionist and stubborn as a rock. So Brian needs his space, which is especially noticeable, when you realize, that the QAL band isn’t always staying in the same hotel. Especially Brian sometimes enjoys a different hotel. but Adam has done it as well. Then there is Roger, who’s like a brother to Brian. But a brother with completely different interests (apart from Queen of course). They are often like polar opposites and don’t really spend time together, if it isn’t for Queen. You don’t see much interaction between Brian and Roger backstage either. BUT Adam and Roger have developed a tight friendship. They’ve been on holidays together at least three times and now they’re even business partners with their bar. So my conclusion has been this: The relationship between these three men is fine. But it has changed through the years, while they got to know each other better and better and their personalities have evolved too. Adam and Roger (even more) love to enjoy life, while Brian often struggles with it. He was also very cautious with covid and his health during the 2022 tour, while Adam and Roger had fiends and family come in and out of their bubble. Maybe that also bothered Brian, who knows. But they‘re all „brothers in music“ and friends with a huge respect for each other. And I guess they know their weaknesses and that’s why they don’t dare to go into a studio and record new music together. Queen very often fought hard in the studio. They were four dickheads and Brian and Roger fought the hardest. Without their former peace maker Freddie, who resolved many fights within the band, it could become more difficult to find common ground. It would also be a weird situation for Adam to either sit between them or being the third stubborn dickhead. The result could be brilliant. Or it could be the end of the collaboration. At least that’s how I see it and I might be wrong, since we only get glimpses of what happens between them.
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Post by nightowl on Feb 4, 2024 17:31:43 GMT -5
Good luck, svca, wih the storm. I have seen news casts of all the flooding in CA. My thoughts with all who live there. This is my brain overworking. But, I am wondering, again, if Queen and/or Adam have some kind of problem. I notice weird things, so I'm just venting/thinking out loud. We haven't seen anything of Adam except for the photo getting off the plane. The band seems to have different arrangements on (what in my opinion) is quite a few songs with Adam leaving out his usual "ruffles and flourishes" as I call them, or changing to going low where he usualy went high and loud. No high heels with the silver outfit, so maybe only with the black if that, I couldn't see his feet, not all of the costume changes. He voice seemed to catch in TSMGO (unless just the audio). All of that being said, he looks and sounds amazing, as usual. I just have my fingers crossed that someone isn't sick or something. My brain is on overtime, can you tell its a slow day for me. I haven’t noticed anything unusual. I only think that - unlike the UK crew - Adam traveled from LA to Japan and probably arrived one or two days after Brian and Roger. What I did notice were the flat shoes for the glittery outfit. And I really loved it, because finally Adam was able to move and even run a bit on stage!
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Post by nightowl on Feb 4, 2024 14:30:23 GMT -5
Nightowl, thank you for answering my question regarding the Teo song. I haven't had time to google it, we're dealing with a storm here in Cali and I've been busy trying to make sure we have had at least breakfast (and my coffee lol) in case our power goes out. Good thoughts to all our Cali Atoppers in the path of the storm. Good luck with the storm! 🤞
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Post by nightowl on Feb 4, 2024 12:01:33 GMT -5
Adam looks GORGEOUS! Does anybody know the history of Teo Torriate (sp) ? I don't think I've heard it sung before. It's beautiful though. Teo Torriatte was written by Queen (well, actually by Brian) after their first tour in Japan in 1974. They hadn’t been that big in Europe or America yet, but the fans in Japan had welcomed them like real rockstars. The band was completely overwhelmed by all the love and fell in love with Japan. Freddie had lots of furniture and other things from Japan for instance. And Brian wrote this song, which Queen has always played in Japan, to give some of the love back to the people from Japan. By the way, Teo Torriatte was always played by QAL in Japan, too. Brian did it in 2014, 2016 and 2020 as part of his acoustic section, right after or before Love Of My Life. QAL 2014 youtu.be/NIDUjMgnwV4?si=AOEytw5oLh7xy38b Japan even used the song during their Opening Ceremony of the Olympics 2020 (I remember THAT big surprise!). It shows, how much Japan loves this little song. youtu.be/Rbcg7zvCJio?si=vXLP-F6e4ADVAqL2The original record from 1976 youtu.be/Ge18n2JCwBs?si=B9pv5mXtZhAzCktsAnd one last one: Queen performing the song live 1979 in Tokyo. Because it’s an excellent video for its age! youtu.be/WDynFluHPJs?si=_wYXOEggQvlCrYlT
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Post by nightowl on Jan 29, 2024 18:49:11 GMT -5
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Post by nightowl on Jan 26, 2024 13:40:36 GMT -5
This is such good news! Australia loves Adam. Lots of fun to look forward to! Adam is so great at everything he does. Hope the whole year keeps him very busy! Yes, this is great news for Adam. He is really sky-rocketing. I can't help but be a little sad, though, when I think of Oliver back in LA and Pharoah. I know it is their relationship and they work it out, but I would be so unhappy if my significant other was gone for so long. I wish they could both travel with him. I also wish he was this popular here in the US!!!!!!! Why do you think Oliver won’t travel to Australia with Adam?
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Post by nightowl on Dec 27, 2023 10:58:42 GMT -5
I keep trying to make out what they are eating, but I can't. The same from Thanksgiving. It looks like an array of home-made items, but I can't tell what anything is! I wonder who did the cooking? Looks lovely wherever Adam and Oliver are. Can't tell if they're home or not. In the videos from Christmas Eve they were at home. According to one of their friends they played a Danish Christmas present game: Pakkeleg. I didn’t know that this was a Danish tradition. I‘ve played this here in Germany at some Christmas parties in the past as well. Here you can read about the game. allgiftsconsidered.com/pakkeleg-danish-gift-exchange-game/Adam’s and Oliver’s last Instagram stories have not been from home. It looks like they traveled to some holiday retreat in the mountains/desert on Christmas Day.
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Post by nightowl on Dec 26, 2023 12:39:32 GMT -5
Does anyone know exactly what "venom" is? It seems to be Friday nights, but what on Friday night? Love the pics. Adam looks all dressed up, Oliver not so much. Hope they are enjoying their private time together. “Venom” is some kind of open party that Oliver and his friend Stephen host every Friday night at The Wild.
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