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Post by melliemom on Jan 14, 2015 17:44:11 GMT -5
Oh and to Melliemom, I like Sam Smith and Buble as well- but they are very different singers. IN fact I have both of thier albums and listen to them each on occasion. Every song they sing is kept in a specific range and tone unlike Adam's album that covers several ranges and styles. And from what I've heard of Sam Smith so far, he definitely DOES NOT have the range to handle Queen Material. But a daughter will argue black is white to her mother or at least mine will! One of mine too.. The other yeses me and does what she wants to do
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2015 18:00:27 GMT -5
I can't believe this is happening! After 6 years of following Adam and being puzzled as to why the rest of the world can't see his phenomenal talent they are at last getting it, at least in the UK. Now I'm actually happy that Adam did not have great success right from the start. If he had reached superstar status from his first album he may not have had the time or inclination to devote so much time to Queen and we would never have got to hear him sing these gorgeous songs. It seems impossible for him to get better but every time he performs he does!! Success is so worth waiting for! There are still people to win over. One of my daughters told me the other day he was fading away!! She has no knowledge of his touring with Queen outside of NA or the NYE gig. So I pointed out that he was the most googled person in the UK for the first 2 days of this year. She then said well he needed Queen to make it and couldn't have achieved that success on his own. There may be truth in that but I can't wait for this new album with the proper promotion to take the world by storm and turn Adam into a legend. I'm almost embarrassed to repeat this but when I pointed out that no one else has the range to cover the Queen catalogue she suggested Sam Smith!!! She thinks his range is just as good. I must be a failure as a parent. I usually stay away from these "range" discussions because being a great vocalist is not all about range -- but why not show her the numbers: Sam Smith Tenor Vocal range: C3-G5 (2 Octaves 4 Notes) People (including me) love Sam's voice because he moves into his falsetto so seamlessly. He only has one studio album so this is it for now. He has a very interesting voice, there's an ease with his voice that's rather elegant and emotional. Amazing mixed voice. His transitions are sometimes seamless and his mix sounds so much like his falsetto at times it's uncanny. Brit Awards 2014 Critics' Choice winner.Source: therangeplace.forummotions.com/t2765-sam-smithAdam Lambert Tenor Sung vocal range: E2-B5 (Yes, he can hit notes substantially higher and lower than Sam) Source: therangeplace.forummotions.com/t77-adam-lambert?highlight=Adam+LambertAlternate sources have Adam at 3 Octaves and a semitone B2-B5. (Diva Devotee for example) I believe the E2 is correct for right now, I bet his range increases in the next few years. *** Have your daughter read this.... www.divadevotee.com/2012/04/vocal-profile-adam-lambert.html Thanks! I'll send those links to her.
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Post by haribert on Jan 14, 2015 18:09:54 GMT -5
Slightly off topic, but funny - this is a skit from a British TV comedy show that depicts what an argument in the May household might be like:
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Post by crazy4you on Jan 14, 2015 18:36:16 GMT -5
It says "video is private". Is there another link for it?
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Post by Misha on Jan 14, 2015 19:19:03 GMT -5
I swear, Adam always makes me break my record for how many times I can watch one video or listen to one song. Save me, save me, saaaaaave meeeee!
So many great reviews from the first show on the UK/European tour! And that Guardian article is especially wonderful! Well-deserved praise.
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Post by maya on Jan 14, 2015 19:49:30 GMT -5
Evening Timeswww.eveningtimes.co.uk/entertainment/music/review-queen-sse-hydro.1421279096Review: Queen and Adam Lambert, SSE HydroFive starsIt's difficult not to love Queen. From their flamboyant stage shows to their perfectly crafted rock songs, the band, who have sold an estimated 200m albums worldwide, are one of the most influential groups of all time and the proud owners of a back-catalogue that most acts can only dream of. For many, a Queen show without iconic frontman Freddie Mercury is unthinkable and something that should only be discussed in hushed tones if at all. However, as irreplaceable as Freddie is, Queen's not just one person and, for me, the chance to get to see Roger Taylor, the person who made me want to play drums, and Brian May, whose tutorial dvd taught me my first few chords and riffs on guitar, play live is exciting. Taking to the Hydro stage, the band do not disappoint, launching into an energetic performance of One Vision, followed by Stone Cold Crazy and Another One Bites the Dust. At times it's a bit rough around the edges, but Queen still know how to put on a show and Adam Lambert is a revelation, dancing, pirouetting and grinding his way through a performance that Freddie would have approved of. Fat Bottomed Girls, I Want to Break Free, Don't Stop Me Now, Somebody to Love and a medley of Seven Seas of Rhye/Killer Queen get the crowd singing along, while Who Wants to Live Forever shows the band's softer side. The set is full of nods to the Freddie, with acoustic versions of Love of my Life sung by Brian May, with a little help from Mercury, and Roger Taylor's rendition of Those Were the Days of our Lives accompanied by a video of the band proving to be particular highlights. Under Pressure and a drum-off between Taylor and his son Rufus Tiger also go down well. An upbeat version of I Want It All is quickly followed by Radio Gaga, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Bohemian Rhapsody with Freddie and Lambert on vocals, before an encore of We Will Rock You, complete with bagpipes, and We Are the Champions brings the show to a close. I know it's not the same without Freddie but no-one's suggesting it ever would or could be. This is not about replacing the iconic frontman, it's about paying tribute to him and letting fans hear Queen's songs in the environment they were meant to reside in. As Lambert told tonight's crowd: "I wouldn't have a f***ing clue what I was doing right not if it wasn't for the one and only Freddie Mercury. Tonight's about a celebration and reminding you how he made you feel." This impressive hit-filled set has definitely accomplished that, Freddie would be proud.
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Post by adamrocks on Jan 14, 2015 20:33:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2015 20:36:35 GMT -5
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Post by adamrocks on Jan 14, 2015 20:43:20 GMT -5
This is great. Thanks for posting it Mys*&@^#r.
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Post by adamme on Jan 14, 2015 20:48:59 GMT -5
Me too!! I miss NIH. And not only NIH, but Procession leading up to that as well. Takes away a bit of the magic of the opening to do One Vision. And I thought the audience really sounded into it on the stream as well. Can't wait for a longer indepth recap when those batteries are resurrected.
Me Three!
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