11.6.17 QAL Lodz, Poland
Nov 6, 2017 20:18:51 GMT -5
Post by sizzling63 on Nov 6, 2017 20:18:51 GMT -5
It's called "confirmation bias." "Once we have formed a view, we embrace information that confirms that view while ignoring, or rejecting, information that casts doubt on it. Confirmation bias suggests that we don’t perceive circumstances objectively. We pick out those bits of data that make us feel good because they confirm our prejudices. Thus, we may become prisoners of our assumptions." Psychology Today
It can be nigh unto impossible to argue against it. The fact that Adam forgets lyrics sometimes supports their idea that he is not worthy to stand in Freddie's place and that he is bored and should be replaced. Nevermind that Freddie messed up lyrics, too. Lyrics he himself wrote. Or that all performers have occasional lapses. As long as QAL are selling out arenas around the world (and raking in big paychecks) I will protect my blood pressure by avoiding those who think Roger and Brian should be playing bingo in a retirement home somewhere, and Adam is a terrible singer/performer.
As for Adam messing up lyrics, what he does on stage is an incredible feat of multi-tasking.
- Singing as he does is technically very demanding. He has to finely control and tune tone, breath, pitch, and support.
- He has to sing while traversing the stage front to back, left to right, plus the catwalk.
- He has to walk, move and dance in those ridiculous heels.
- He has to monitor the sound he is being fed and the sound he is producing and adjust or call for adjustments constantly.
- He has to hit his pre-set marks for auditory and lighting cues.
- He has to interact with the band and include them. Not be narcissistically focused.
- He has to monitor the audience for reactions.
- He has to adapt and interact with the audience.
- He has to decide how he is going to interpret the song, and how he is going to vary it with riffs.
- He has to portray different characters and genres: fierce, rock god, silly, vaudeville, rock-a-billy, operatic
- He has to handle unexpected glitches with lighting, sound, mics, audience members, band members
- He has to do lightning fast costume changes.
- He has to maintain his vocal and physical fitness for a 2 hour marathon.
- Oh, and he has to remember 2 hours worth of lyrics.
It is remarkable to watch him work and give a performance that is so close to perfection. As Brian says, it IS dangerous. I'll forgive him a few flubbed lyrics from time to time.