QueenZone discussion #1317812

people on streets wrote: possible surprises: PAUL RODGERS JOHN DEACON ALL QUEEN FANS FALL MADLY IN LOVE WITH ADAM LAMBERT

people on streets wrote: possible surprises: PAUL RODGERS JOHN DEACON

someonewholikesadam wrote: No TSMGO. Good. That is the one song I don't like Adam singing.

someonewholikesadam wrote: No. These are Queen fans we are talking about. The Adam fans have expired by now.

GratefulFan wrote: Some silly woman during '39 on the feed chat: "where is Adam?I think sonds without Adam,its not a sond"

GratefulFan wrote: He won't like Wednesdays. :P

someonewholikesadam wrote: Yay! Elmo coat is back. Adam spied this coat at a Blonds fashion show.

someonewholikesadam wrote: I don't know, Grateful Fan. I'm still mourning the death of a Muppet.

Vocal harmony wrote: GratefulFan, I always had you down as one of the more intelligent members of this forum, however, I can't help wondering why someone who has openly said that they do not agree with the current choice of singer and indeed the sound and ability of his voice would choose to invest so much time and sit through a live stream of a concert that. One , features that singer, and two, you are obviously not into anyway.

someonewholikesadam wrote: Oh, leave Grateful Fan alone. She is doing research on squirrel habitats.

someonewholikesadam wrote: My Glambert friends in attendance said Adam was phenomenal and everyone in attendance seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show.

Srburns wrote: Hi any setlist yet? as usual I supose why take the risk to play any thing different

someonewholikesadam wrote: Tweet from a non-Glambert: (there are many more). I'm still in Awe! Queen were fucking incredible! Adam Lambert is a superstar! A fitting tribute to Freddie Mercury! You did him proud Adam! Perhaps it is the old Queen fans who need to have their hearing checked.

GratefulFan wrote:

someonewholikesadam wrote: My Glambert friends in attendance said Adam was phenomenal and everyone in attendance seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show.

It looked like a really great venue. It will be interesting to hear the clips when you can actually hear them. That was a freaking terrible feed! lol

someonewholikesadam wrote: KI55andTELL Man next to me big queen fan never seen Adam b4 said he is amazing vocalist and it seems like he been with queen forever KI55andTELL He is massive Paul Rogers fan but said Adam is far better. Was talking b4 show and after he said I understand why u r such a fan now markgilroymusic I’m gonna have to pull myself together an write a review of the Queenbert gig…it might not be tonight! -------------------- "It is what it is!"

powermonkey wrote: Hallo all. First post and that. Just back from the Hammersmith and it was pretty damn intense. My ears are still a little fuzzy, but I taped the show tonight and was wondering what the policy is about sharing recordings? I understand there has been some talk of official releases, so (pending if it's listenable) am I OK to post on here? As I say, I'll have to check the recording when my hearing has settled, and it may take a day or two to make it sound all nice and whatnot. Cheers, kids x

inu-liger wrote: All talk about "official releases" is at the moment just purely fan speculation. And unless I'm wrong it doesn't look like any of the Hammersmith shows are being professionally filmed for DVD/BD anyways.You're more than free to post your recording in the meantime :-)

Srburns wrote: Hi any setlist yet? as usual I supose why take the risk to play any thing different

Wiley wrote: Better not let Adam see the Live at the Bowl video or he would see Brian is into that kind of stuff, you know, with Freddie "eating guitar".

GratefulFan wrote: 3 star out of 5 review. Obviously not an attentive student of Queen really, but about right nonetheless. link

AdamMethos wrote: Does AL have a problem with ear monitors? He was constantly touching his ears in Kiev, so I thought there might be a problem with the monitors which accounted for the off singing. But I'm watching some Hammersmith vids now (where he sounds fine) and he's still doing it. It's gettin' distracting! However... it does make for a great drinking game for those who need to down a few in order to get through the AL parts of the concert. ;-)

brunogorski wrote: Brian playing and singing Somebody to Love! Acoustic version! Yesterday: link

brunogorski wrote: Brian playing and singing Somebody to Love! Acoustic version! Yesterday: link

brunogorski wrote: Brian playing and singing Somebody to Love! Acoustic version! Yesterday: link

someonewholikesadam wrote: Even the squirrels are simultaneously and spontaneously orgasming at this. What Adam and Freddie have that Martel and Rogers lack is sex appeal. link

Tarabostes wrote: I know it is trendy to dig at the base of the statues, to try to demolish legends , but Brian and Roger sounded perfect, powerful as usual, and to haters' regrets Adam helped them in their endeavour.

someonewholikesadam wrote: It almost sounds like Holly refuses to admit that maybe a large number of people really like Adam with Queen.

The Real Wizard wrote: But it's so easy to win an argument when you aren't armed with frivolous things like "evidence" ..

Holly2003 wrote: A bit of a misleading argument really as most concerts sounds good when you're at them. Even The Pogues sounded good when I saw them and they're shite. I saw Queen + PR live and it was excellent but Return of the Champions demonstrated that Rodgers' voice isn't suitable for many Queen songs (and a poor setlist of hits didn't help). I've no doubt most at Queen + Lambert enjoyed themeselves. However, if there's a CD or DVD release I suspect those who went to the shows will be surprised how different it sounds, and not just because it's been touched up.

cacatua wrote: The very last one seems to think he/she saw Paul Rodgers there . :oD Or was that slyly intentional?

Zebonka12 wrote: "The most criticism towards Adam Lambert seems to be coming from people who haven't been to one of the shows" Aside from obvious stuff like crowd hysteria, I actually believe that listening to music at a proper volume excites different parts of your hearing than it does when you're just at home. When I saw The Who in 2009, Roger literally sounded 20 years younger than he did when I got the tape home and had a sit through it. I don't think I was delusional; I just think the volume distorts things a little. It's why I'm addicted to loud headphone use; which I'm having to give up because of my tinnitus. Having said all of that, it's very likely that someone who goes to a Q+AL show will have a different impression of how he sounds. And live music is (no matter how dodgy) almost always a worthwhile experience if you just go there to enjoy it. None of this accounts for his numerous fuck-ups, bad choices or goofiness though. I still have the faintest hope that I'll one day hear Brian playing without some worthless shmuck gumming up the airwaves, but I doubt it very much.

someonewholikesadam wrote: Doesn't sound like from this post, Holly, but maybe I misunderstood the intent of it.

Zebonka12 wrote: link Sounds amazing!

someonewholikesadam wrote: I think you are wrong Holly. I sat thru many "acts" waiting for Adam to perform and have been to concerts where other artists perform . They don't always sound live.

chica63 wrote: At the end of any live concert, the only thing that really matters is "DID YOU HAVE A GOOD TIME?". From what I've seen and heard it seems that most everyone, including (and especially)the band, had a phenomenal time. If people who weren't there, who only listened to a live stream or videos after the fact, want to knitpick and overanalyze every missed note, every warble, every move there's nothing that can be said or debated that will change their feelings on the subject. For me personally, a concert is all about the excitement of real, live, musicians, real PEOPLE standing on a stage and giving it their all. People who are willing to take the chance that not everything will be perfect but still dedicated to giving you the best show they know how. Maybe Im crazy but I think the little missteps create their own bit of art and beauty. I'm not really a fan of live albums or dvds (although I do have a few and would love one of this concert). Too many essential elements of a live event are lost in translation. Queen + Adam Lambert pulled off 3 fucking AMAZING shows at Hammersmith and they did it by having the time of their lives on that stage and wanting to share that with the fans. If someone can't see past their own knitpicking to just ENJOY the moment, be IN the moment we have been gifted then I truly feel for you.

someonewholikesadam wrote: I love a lot of the songs I hear on the radio and when performed live the majority do NOT live up to the recorded version. The opposite is true with Adam. He can make me love a song I wasn't crazy about after seeing him perform it live. I guess people here are strictly speaking about the vocals, but you are ignoring the fact that it isn't only about the vocals with hugely popular recording artists. I cite Madonna as an example. Adam has it all as far as I'm concerned, the vocals, the stage presence, the personality in interviews, and he is extremely good-looking and sexy. And when I go back and listen to recorded versions of his concerts (Glamnation Live and Acoustic Sessions), I am blown away by his singing. I venture to say that anyone who loved the live performance at Hammersmith will also love the YouTube vids and any recorded DVD of the show. Holly, admit it. You don't like AL and can't fathom that any other Queen fan would.

Missreclusive wrote: Applaudes GF and Holly for being gracious. I agree with regard to Crystal B. and all that both of you have stated. I'm obviously not an intelligent writer, however, whether they intend to or not, the AL fans tend to grate on me as much as he does! All for the reasons you stated GF.

Holly2003 wrote:
A bit of a misleading argument really as most concerts sounds good when you're at them. Even The Pogues sounded good when I saw them and they're shite. I saw Queen + PR live and it was excellent but Return of the Champions demonstrated that Rodgers' voice isn't suitable for many Queen songs (and a poor setlist of hits didn't help). I've no doubt most at Queen + Lambert enjoyed themeselves.
Holly is a man?? Grateful Fan, while it is kind of you to stick up for "poor Holly," you are missing my point.
His/her statement "However, if there's a CD or DVD release I suspect those who went to the shows will be surprised how different it sounds, and not just because it's been touched up" seems to indicate fans who were at the concert will be disappointed with a recording and that the reason they thought Lambert was so great was because of the excitement of being at the live gig. Holly won't admit that a LOT of Queen fans thought he was spectular because he was spectular in their opinion and they likely won't be disappointed with a recording. And just because some of you don't think he is a good fit with Queen doesn't mean you are right.
I started to think he wasn't a good fit either based on prior gigs. I have since revised my opinion.

someonewholikesadam wrote: Holly is a man?? Grateful Fan, while it is kind of you to stick up for "poor Holly," you are missing my point. His/her statement "However, if there's a CD or DVD release I suspect those who went to the shows will be surprised how different it sounds, and not just because it's been touched up" seems to indicate fans who were at the concert will be disappointed with a recording and that the reason they thought Lambert was so great was because of the excitement of being at the live gig. Holly won't admit that a LOT of Queen fans thought he was spectular because he was spectular in their opinion and they likely won't be disappointed with a recording. And just because some of you don't think he is a good fit with Queen doesn't mean you are right. I started to think he wasn't a good fit either based on prior gigs. I have since revised my opinion.

chica63 wrote: I'll tell you this; Adam's like nothing I've ever heard and I've been to over 400 concerts in my 49 years.

Tarabostes wrote: Tarabostes What an interesting lad/lass, what an authentic angry young man you are, Grateful Fan! Whenever you post , I become vigilant, alert to your sayings. As a psychiatrist, you just recommended one to "...a sizeable chunk ...." Why not all the chunk, cheap ironies, imprecations seem to be common features. Are some differences within the chunk and I'm not capable of recognizing them? Wait, maybe "people are 'always reaching around for deficiencies in detractors. Like homophobia..." can give us a clue. So, is my objectivity "hopelessly crippled" if I suspect that a great part of the chunk suffers of it? Doesn't it sound a bit defensive? Am I right to say that I feel a kind of condescendence, you patronizing the "idiots"? I do feel it. Since you so subtly , I mean the collective you , invited me, I mean , the collective I , to leave you alone. But why , why, Master, aren't you more patient with us, the rest of the animals, who will always be complying with your commands , Napoleon? Oh, not to mention my great regret that our comrade, here, does not want to show what's wrong with this collaboration.

someonewholikesadam wrote:

Holly2003 wrote: A bit of a misleading argument really as most concerts sounds good when you're at them. Even The Pogues sounded good when I saw them and they're shite. I saw Queen + PR live and it was excellent but Return of the Champions demonstrated that Rodgers' voice isn't suitable for many Queen songs (and a poor setlist of hits didn't help). I've no doubt most at Queen + Lambert enjoyed themeselves. Holly is a man?? Grateful Fan, while it is kind of you to stick up for "poor Holly," you are missing my point. His/her statement "However, if there's a CD or DVD release I suspect those who went to the shows will be surprised how different it sounds, and not just because it's been touched up" seems to indicate fans who were at the concert will be disappointed with a recording and that the reason they thought Lambert was so great was because of the excitement of being at the live gig. Holly won't admit that a LOT of Queen fans thought he was spectular because he was spectular in their opinion and they likely won't be disappointed with a recording. And just because some of you don't think he is a good fit with Queen doesn't mean you are right. I started to think he wasn't a good fit either based on prior gigs. I have since revised my opinion.

GratefulFan wrote:

worth sticking up for. I'd do the same for you. Drunk enough, I might even do it for Fester up there with his popcorn. But only if he wasn't choking, because then I'd draw everybody's attention to the lovely sunset over the Great Lakes or something.

Holly2003 wrote:

Tarabostes wrote: TarabostesWhat an interesting lad/lass, what an authentic angry young man you are, Grateful Fan! Whenever you post , I become vigilant, alert to your sayings. As a psychiatrist, you just recommended one to "...a sizeable chunk ...." Why not all the chunk, cheap ironies, imprecations seem to be common features. Are some differences within the chunk and I'm not capable of recognizing them? Wait, maybe "people are 'always reaching around for deficiencies in detractors. Likehomophobia..." can give us a clue. So, is my objectivity "hopelessly crippled" if I suspect that a great part of the chunk suffers of it? Doesn't it sound a bit defensive? Am I right to say that I feel a kind of condescendence, you patronizing the "idiots"? I do feel it. Since you so subtly , I mean the collective you , invited me, I mean , the collective I , to leave you alone.But why , why, Master, aren't you more patient with us, the rest of the animals, who will always be complying with your commands , Napoleon?Oh, not to mention my great regret that our comrade, here, does not want to show what's wrong with this collaboration.

Once more please, this time in English.

Holly2003 wrote: Once more please, this time in English.

queenUSA wrote: And for god's sake put down those stupid devices and just rock out!!

Donna13 wrote: I wish I had been there in London. It looks like such a fun time.