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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2020 14:34:26 GMT -5
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Post by ladyM :) on Jan 21, 2020 14:42:26 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2020 15:30:00 GMT -5
THE BROCK PRESS Adam Lambert makes waves with his newest EP Adam Lamb ert started this year off with a bang releasing VELVET: Side A (The Sessions). This EP is electric, daunting and a true stand-out when compared to other 21st-century music. It is nearly impossible to disassociate Lambert with his rise to stardom, beginning on the American Idol stage over ten years ago. With some one-hit-wonders over the years, Lambert has been uncontroversial and a fan-favourite, but not necessarily a stand out musician skill-wise. VELVET: Side A (The Sessions) successfully managed to separate Lambert’s artistic autonomous identity from the repetitive pop machine he was born out of. This EP is an immeasurable step up in complexity and vocal ability from when the world was first introduced to Lambert. I was skeptical about this EP being only six songs long, but Lambert made this an ode to quality over quantity. Each song is distinctly unique, making the short EP a worthwhile powerhouse. Lambert did exactly what an EP is supposed to do, he gave his audience a taste of his new, improved and refined sound. This was an exciting break-through for Lambert. VELVET: Side A (The Sessions), showcased his impressive vocals and made a statement towards his refreshed image: he is no longer a one-hit-wonder, but a seriously committed musician. Lambert’s vocals are velvety and robust throughout the entire EP. “Superpower” showcases his vocal range and upbeat, edgy side. His voice is strong enough to match the strength of the electric guitar present in the song, creating a stunning blend of vocals and instrumental. The strong production value is a huge asset to this EP, the instrumental sounds are crisp, clean and classic, but most importantly every moving piece is precise and incredibly well done. “Closer To You” is gorgeous in every respect, Lambert’s voice paired with slow, rhythmic piano is truly a match made in heaven. Lambert has a particular way of marrying his powerful voice with strong instrumental notes, without it sounding too overwhelming or abrasive. Paired with his vocal ability, this song demonstrates Lambert’s lyrical and performance ability. Every note is soothing, full-bodied and purposeful, making this song an exemplary hit. There is a certain sensual touch to this song as Lambert coos in perfect time with the gorgeous instrumental that plays throughout the song. “Closer To You” perfectly represents how each of Lambert’s songs have a clear beginning, middle and end, elevating this EP to a degree of sophistication and complexity that are rarely seen today. More.. www.brockpress.com/2020/01/adam-lambert-makes-waves-with-his-newest-ep/Brock University's independent student newspaper since 1964. St. Catharines, Ontario.
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2020 15:39:22 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2020 15:41:46 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2020 15:55:03 GMT -5
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Post by kryptoman68 on Jan 21, 2020 16:06:49 GMT -5
You might think I am crazy, but I really wanted to know why the piano keys D, F, G were highlighted on the coin. (notice the same is true for both the silver and gold versions, so it seems to be part of the design). My working theory is that it matches the "D. G. Reg. F. D." from the other side of the coin, which is abbreviation of "Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix", or "by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith". While "Reg" is not part of the highlighted keys, there is some shading on the border of the piano that could be marking the "register" (octave), or "Reg." for short. So in my mind the keys on the piano are a code, but I could not find an article discussing those details...
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2020 16:21:18 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2020 16:22:10 GMT -5
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Post by LindaG23 on Jan 21, 2020 17:02:15 GMT -5
You might think I am crazy, but I really wanted to know why the piano keys D, F, G were highlighted on the coin. (notice the same is true for both the silver and gold versions, so it seems to be part of the design). My working theory is that it matches the "D. G. Reg. F. D." from the other side of the coin, which is abbreviation of "Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix", or "by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith". While "Reg" is not part of the highlighted keys, there is some shading on the border of the piano that could be marking the "register" (octave), or "Reg." for short. So in my mind the keys on the piano are a code, but I could not find an article discussing those details... Crazy!?! Never. Those keys are distinctly highlighted and to say that it is anything other than intentional is to accept that there is no order to the universe! I looked up the notes of the lyric 'We will we will rock you' and close but not quite G F♯ E D E E in the original key. So must be something else. Your explanation has merit and I too noticed the octave shading on the gold coin but it's really not there on the silver coin. Let us know if you find an answer. In the meantime, I will continue to give it some thought.
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