New interview from The Voice of Poland
Adam Lambert: I want to know that the people at my concerts have sex [interview]Catherine Gawęska, journalist Onet
Adam Lambert in 2015 he visited Poland three times. In February, he played in Krakow concert with the band Queen, in August occurred at the ESKA Music Awards, and in November appeared in the semi-finals of "The Voice of Poland". During our second conversation he told me that known as the legendary rock band Queen really pop group, told of his album, upcoming concert in Poland and told me his unusual dream about his performances. In addition, he explained how it is to participate in a talent show - after he made a career in the US "Idol".
Adam Lambert this year liking to Poland. No wonder - his "The Original High" has a very high popularity here, the single "Ghost Town" went platinum, and "Another Lonely Night" is on track to repeat this success. Although it looks like a person who likes life in the spotlight (he admits that "it would not be himself if he said he does not like a bit of pomp"), during a conversation it proves extremely nice, funny, humble and focused on the music man. November 21, about 1.5 hours before his performance in the semi-finals of "The Voice of Poland", I had the opportunity to talk to him, and because it was already our second meeting, our conversation took place in a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Adam Lambert April 30, 2016 she will be performing at Torwar in Warsaw, where he continues to promote his album "The Original High." At the moment in Poland you could admire his vocal abilities during his concert with the group Queen and during the show Adam in "The Voice of Poland". November 28 from 20:05 hours on TVP2 will be able to watch the finale of the program.
Catherine Gawęska: The last time I questioned you about your music, so today I want to learn other things. In April you apply in Poland. What is the difference to your concerts from those you play with the Queen, and when better feel on stage?
Adam Lambert: It's two different worlds, but both love exactly the same. When I started to work with Queen, I was associated with the high concern. I knew that the fans of the band will not be initially reacted to me enthusiastically. He keeps approached its decision with a light dose of skepticism. Since then, four years have passed and I feel already well on stage with Queen. I have the impression that we are a family and we share a musician. Besides my own eyes, I see that the audience likes what I do on stage, so I'm confident with regard to the activities of the team.
As for my own solo concerts, but rather I'm not too nostalgic. No wonder, as these performances looked before. I look to the future and I can not wait when I had a chance to see what will be now. I have to totally different approach to cooperation with the Queen. Besides, in the case of my concerts, I will be presenting the material in whose creation took part. I know what I felt when I wrote every song. My solo concerts are for me a kind of unknown, it is something new for me.
Queen and Adam Lambert in Krakow: Queen and King Adam [photos and relationship]
Your whole career is to combine such contradictions. You're a pop star, and yet rock legend Queen.
That's true, but I'll tell you in the framework of trivia that recently came to the conclusion that the Queen is in total pop band.
If it is, whether the contractor is a pop artist will be judged on its popularity, that's for sure. There is something else I do not know [laughs]?
No, I'm just that. What I mean is that in the 70s was just a rather popular rock style. And creativity Queen also relies on borrowing from various other genres of music, they drew inspiration not only from the rock.
And what is your closer? Do you prefer the role of a pop or rock?
For me, probably one and the same. You know, I'm just me. When I listen to music, I do not limit myself to a particular species. I also draw inspiration from many kinds of music. It makes no difference to me.
Recipients of your music are mainly young people. It seems to me that most of them are of a similar age to me - have probably about twenty years. I look at you and I see a well-groomed, well-looking man, from whom beats a lot of youthful energy, making people it is easy to forget that you're 33 years old.
Believe me, even I will not forget that I'm 33 years [laughs].
You feel fully understood by so-young people, most of whom probably not experienced it yet, what are you singing?
I never thought about it that I can not be fully understood by my audience. It's interesting and I come now to the conclusion that indeed some extent this may be, but when I create, I like to think that my music will be able to identify each. No wonder then, if my listeners have years where they come from, what are the gender that a religion that they have sexual preferences - all this does not matter. I draw great attention to this, I created the music to be universal. Besides, let's look at it this way: you're my fan, you're about ten years younger than me, so I have the perfect solution for us. I'll be your older brother!
Great idea [laughs]!
I like it! I hope that my music will help you understand the people something they have not yet had occasion to understand.
After our last conversation I had the opportunity to experience that Glamberts are some of the best fans in the world. I wonder if someday love of you have done something not quite know what to make?
Probably not, because the whole time but I try to focus on the fact that they really do everything with love. This usually justifies any madness. Wait, wait, now remembered! I think the two times I came across a fan fiction.
It's probably the bane of every popular artist [laughs].
Yes, my fans wrote me some weird stories. I remember that after reading these texts I thought to myself that I would never in my life I do not want to not find [laughs]. It's a little too crazy, even for me, and that's something.
I asked you this question, because when in February been performing with Queen in Krakow, a couple in the audience in front of me suddenly started to have sex, and this rather unusual situation.
Are you serious?! At the concert the Queen?
I'm completely serious.
Good Lord ... I just hope that it ended up being a great orgasm [laughs]. When the song did this happen? How they had years?
I do not remember exactly, but the eye had maybe about 35 years.Sure, "I Want It All" [laughs]. Hey, have a good time! They know how to enjoy life.
If you saw it, would you say that's a slight exaggeration? Such reactions are fans during concerts that you particularly enjoy?One thing is for sure. I want to hear more such stories! I want to hear stories about people in my concerts have sex. God, you told me so fantastic story [laughs] ... But back to the question that I do not need anything fancy. I like just when fans somehow involved in the show, when clapping, screaming. Most love it when they sing along with me. I love these reactions, because it means that I was able to establish a bond with people, and this is most important.
His career started out in the US "Idol," and shortly after our conversation you apply in "The Voice of Poland". How does it feel, act in the talent show, but not as a participant, and the stars?
It's a great feeling because I can be sure that people want to watch such programs because of their love for vocalists. They turn on your TV just because they want to see and hear the singers perform their favorite songs, so the scene in such a program is probably the perfect place to sing.
Are you nervous?
Wow, seriously!
Never?!
Never! I am a veteran of performances in "The Voice" [laughs].
Most people think that in talent shows as a participant you have no control over what is happening to you. You have to do what not quite your fancy, someone else chooses for you the songs that you perform. Yes indeed?
From my observations and experience, it is very depends on what we're talking participant. Not everyone is controlled. There are other factors - weekly segment may include, for example, a different genre of music. When I was still a member of the "American Idol", I was absolutely sure of what I want to sing. I was also lucky enough to have struck up a good relationship with the people who created the program. It seems to me that they just trusted me, but in general, then yes, participation in such a program is closely related to cooperation with others. You know, if you look at it, this is the show. TV, but the show.
I'm talking to you now, that is, with expert performances. Formerly you played in the theater, so all the time you created the show. I can not imagine how you managed to refrain from participating in plays and become a singer. But when you sing, there is no room for pretense.
It's probably why I decided to switch to music. Even today, I can tell you that playing in the theater for me was fun. I made friends with many people there. In spite of it all the time unconsciously looking for a place where I could be myself. I wanted to express myself as an artist and do what I want. This is partly why I decided to take up music. Indeed, the transition from the world of theater to the world of music is a road full of obstacles, because in theater, sings in a style that is unlikely to have gone even on the radio. Understanding this new musical world, it took me a good while. It helped me that a few years before I came to "Idol" started working in recording studios and write songs. Even then I tried to see how it all looks so later, I was a little easier.
Now being yourself out of that well have created an album that seems to me that that is very important. Maybe too many imagine, but I identify with him because it seems to me that telling a man who from the beginning seemed suspicious to you, but I wanted to see how your story will end. In the end, one day you woke up, it was all over and asked yourself the question: "What just happened? Who am I?".
Oh yes! You are absolutely right. It was just such a situation and such a time. Then I decided to come back memories of the past, remember how I was before. I also started to think about how I want to look my future. This is definitely an album for reflection and trying to understand what you really want out of life and what it can make you happy. For this type of thinking was I need some time. Fortunately, if I had not been missing. Before I began to write songs for "The Original High" I had the opportunity to lead a "normal" - but rather as close to normal as possible - the life which I could not do for several years. Well I remember that period. I renewed contact with my good friends, all the while integrating with the people, a little too porandkowałem. Yes, it was great to just live a little.
I just wanted to ask you if you have the time to live a little, to experience new things that later you will be able to sing.
Now, certainly not, but then it was not a problem and really good for me it did.
If you have some free time, you could go for example to Glastonbury, where you would see Kanye West performing "Bohemian Rhapsody". I can not resist and I have to ask - what do you think about this performance?
Well ... What should I say ... Maybe so: I, for example, never rap. I have good reason to not rapping. Yes, I think that's my answer [laughs].
Maybe in the end help me dispel doubts about this, why are you still answering questions about your sexual preferences, although it has no connection with music? Sure, you admitted that you are gay, but it was a long time ago and I think everyone should have to accept that, while people are still asking questions you this, if that would define you, and yet you are first and foremost an artist. You feel the need to talk about it to help other people?
Oh yes, I have to exactly the same approach as you. I'm a little torn between the desire to help others, and personal dissatisfaction associated with continued rolling the topic of my sexuality. All the time I have a feeling that I can bring to the world a small change to help even one person to give her courage. At the same time, I realize that my personality consists of a multitude of other factors that I can afford more. It seems to me that ordinary people and fans do not have no problem with that. Just like you said, it's just the media is still interested in my sexuality, so it's probably something I simply accept it.
Adam, thank you for the interview and see you later on the set of "The Voice of Poland"!
Thank you! Have fun! I am glad that we could meet again. See you later!
Link:
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