RS_Protos
I guess I give a damn since i'm at this forum, I dont like it, and I dont buy it. What they are doing is pathetic.
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dudeofqueen
He's not - it's not his fault Brian and Roger and Jim Beech decided that they want him in; he simply accepted a job offer. The fault lies at the hands of the decision makers behind the brand name.
RS_Protos
No doubt about that.
luthorn
Well, it's not like Adam forced himself on Queen. Queen is a band that lost direction after Freddie's passing. There were 4 brilliant music players and with one of them gone, career became a bitch. John checked out in 1984 or 1985, so it was easy for him, but Brian and Roger? Man, I feel their pain. Imagine being brilliant and not being able to channel it because you miss a front man. Fuck. My hat off to them all, no matter what. Cheers and may you live a thousand years.
Costa86
^ Exactly.
And all the shows they do pay excellent and respectful tribute to Freddie. Just see how the crowd reacts when they show him on screen during the concerts.
And all the shows they do pay excellent and respectful tribute to Freddie. Just see how the crowd reacts when they show him on screen during the concerts.
Pingfah
Well, 3 years on from the original post, they are still loved the world over, drawing big crowds, and if anything more popular now in the USA than they have been in many years.
So, the answer is no. Adam Lambert will not ruin the Queen legacy.
So, the answer is no. Adam Lambert will not ruin the Queen legacy.
Vocal harmony
^^^ true. And in fact they are playing to the same sized audiences the Works tour was selling too, with the addition of America. Also many of the open air shows are bigger than those played on the UK leg of Hot Space and in some cases equal to some of the shows on the Magic tour. Generally more successful than the PR line up and in many ways equal to what they were doing with Freddie.
Quite amusing when you think about some of the hateful response they had to the first dates in 2012. Some of the other comments about Lambert being too young, he is the same age as they were at their live peak in the 80's
Quite amusing when you think about some of the hateful response they had to the first dates in 2012. Some of the other comments about Lambert being too young, he is the same age as they were at their live peak in the 80's
matt z
[QUOTE] [b]Vocal harmony wrote:[/b]
^^^ true. And in fact they are playing to the same sized audiences the Works tour was selling too, with the addition of America. Also many of the open air shows are bigger than those played on the UK leg of Hot Space and in some cases equal to some of the shows on the Magic tour. Generally more successful than the PR line up and in many ways equal to what they were doing with Freddie.
Quite amusing when you think about some of the hateful response they had to the first dates in 2012. Some of the other comments about Lambert being too young, he is the same age as they were at their live peak in the 80's[/QUOTE]
yeah. it wasn't the crap mess that 5ive was not the shit with Dappy and Britney spears. ..
but he DID sound pretty awful during those first gigs. his phony hysterics didn't add anything to the drive and "majesty"(power) of the songs.
it wasn't until he tread in softer water that his abilities for the power ballads shone.
I still think it's pretty terrible, non rock singer fronting a rock band.
I think Brian and Roger could have pulled the songs off with a competent set of extra lungs; but whatever.
he's not as bad as most of the other shitty experiments. I do like his stage banter (*the stuff that isn't contrived [killer queen comes to mind]) during shows. he sings WWTLF and SAVE ME pretty well.
aside from that they should include something like "LUCY" in the set list.
it fits better than a lot of the "QUEEN" material.
he can't do rock. AT ALL. It's like asking a stripper to dance (competent) ballerina....they're fucking WORLDS apart.
but his natural ability is pretty phenomenal. Wish he'd pursued it as a writer
^^^ true. And in fact they are playing to the same sized audiences the Works tour was selling too, with the addition of America. Also many of the open air shows are bigger than those played on the UK leg of Hot Space and in some cases equal to some of the shows on the Magic tour. Generally more successful than the PR line up and in many ways equal to what they were doing with Freddie.
Quite amusing when you think about some of the hateful response they had to the first dates in 2012. Some of the other comments about Lambert being too young, he is the same age as they were at their live peak in the 80's[/QUOTE]
yeah. it wasn't the crap mess that 5ive was not the shit with Dappy and Britney spears. ..
but he DID sound pretty awful during those first gigs. his phony hysterics didn't add anything to the drive and "majesty"(power) of the songs.
it wasn't until he tread in softer water that his abilities for the power ballads shone.
I still think it's pretty terrible, non rock singer fronting a rock band.
I think Brian and Roger could have pulled the songs off with a competent set of extra lungs; but whatever.
he's not as bad as most of the other shitty experiments. I do like his stage banter (*the stuff that isn't contrived [killer queen comes to mind]) during shows. he sings WWTLF and SAVE ME pretty well.
aside from that they should include something like "LUCY" in the set list.
it fits better than a lot of the "QUEEN" material.
he can't do rock. AT ALL. It's like asking a stripper to dance (competent) ballerina....they're fucking WORLDS apart.
but his natural ability is pretty phenomenal. Wish he'd pursued it as a writer
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]matt z wrote:[/b]
he can't do rock. AT ALL. It's like asking a stripper to dance (competent) ballerina....they're fucking WORLDS apart.[/QUOTE]
HAHA !! One of the greatest things ever said.
But it's true - he's stronger at the ballads. It just goes to show that Mercury's versatility is pretty well unparalleled. He crossed genres like a boss, and at best singers can pull off portions of the package, but not all of it.
he can't do rock. AT ALL. It's like asking a stripper to dance (competent) ballerina....they're fucking WORLDS apart.[/QUOTE]
HAHA !! One of the greatest things ever said.
But it's true - he's stronger at the ballads. It just goes to show that Mercury's versatility is pretty well unparalleled. He crossed genres like a boss, and at best singers can pull off portions of the package, but not all of it.
Brancelli
I agree with the above. Adam sings the Queen ballads quite well, but I'm not sure if he's the right fit for the rock songs.
However, I do think he's being underrated as a rock singer. I think he could fill in for Robert Plant or Axl, that's where his voice sits. But he's able to kill ballads.
He's very good here, in terms of rock, in particular the last 3 minutes or so.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS38hz5PERU
However, I do think he's being underrated as a rock singer. I think he could fill in for Robert Plant or Axl, that's where his voice sits. But he's able to kill ballads.
He's very good here, in terms of rock, in particular the last 3 minutes or so.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS38hz5PERU
matt z
:-O...................!
more suited for Robert Plant/Axl Rose songs?
"Be gentle. ... newbie"....
:-o........
more suited for Robert Plant/Axl Rose songs?
"Be gentle. ... newbie"....
:-o........
GonnaUseMyPrisoners
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]matt z wrote:[/b]
he can't do rock. AT ALL. It's like asking a stripper to dance (competent) ballerina....they're fucking WORLDS apart.[/QUOTE]
HAHA !! One of the greatest things ever said.
But it's true - he's stronger at the ballads. It just goes to show that Mercury's versatility is pretty well unparalleled. He crossed genres like a boss, and at best singers can pull off portions of the package, but not all of it.
[/QUOTE]
I'm with you on that point - Adam really shines on the ballads, but also on Somebody To Love, We Are The Champions, I Want It All, I Was Born To Love You, I Want To Break Free & others (yes, some of those could be called ballads, but...).............. You know why this doesn't matter? Cuz I give $175 USD per seat to HEAR the QUEEN SOUND that is Roger, Brian & Co, no matter who's playing piano. I think Adam actually improves with every show. Their SOUND is (still) MAGNIFICENT and LOUD and DEFIES ROCK-N-ROLL CONVENTION. Ruin? SCHMUIN! Go see these guys while you still have the chance! Life is too short......
[QUOTE] [b]matt z wrote:[/b]
he can't do rock. AT ALL. It's like asking a stripper to dance (competent) ballerina....they're fucking WORLDS apart.[/QUOTE]
HAHA !! One of the greatest things ever said.
But it's true - he's stronger at the ballads. It just goes to show that Mercury's versatility is pretty well unparalleled. He crossed genres like a boss, and at best singers can pull off portions of the package, but not all of it.
[/QUOTE]
I'm with you on that point - Adam really shines on the ballads, but also on Somebody To Love, We Are The Champions, I Want It All, I Was Born To Love You, I Want To Break Free & others (yes, some of those could be called ballads, but...).............. You know why this doesn't matter? Cuz I give $175 USD per seat to HEAR the QUEEN SOUND that is Roger, Brian & Co, no matter who's playing piano. I think Adam actually improves with every show. Their SOUND is (still) MAGNIFICENT and LOUD and DEFIES ROCK-N-ROLL CONVENTION. Ruin? SCHMUIN! Go see these guys while you still have the chance! Life is too short......
Invisible Woman
One thing is for sure, he is not Freddie and he will never even come close to him but i don't think it will ruin something.In fact, his task is very difficult.He is good singer but he is not Freddie.
ggo1
I love this thread... It never gets old.
I personally think AL kills it live. He is less comfortable with the real rockers but he leaves nothing behind. A far better fit than Paul Rodgers was in terms of the Queen sound. It is like a Queen show now.
No he's not Freddie, but short of some time traveling intervention I don't think we can expect to see Fred anytime soon.
AL is not killing the legacy, The legacy is secure, what he is doing is making even more people aware of the band.
Just enjoy seeing Brian and Roger... or don't... the band won't care, they seem to be having fun playing to Arenas full of very happy people.
I'll be one of them later this month and I wish I could get to more shows than just Toronto.
I personally think AL kills it live. He is less comfortable with the real rockers but he leaves nothing behind. A far better fit than Paul Rodgers was in terms of the Queen sound. It is like a Queen show now.
No he's not Freddie, but short of some time traveling intervention I don't think we can expect to see Fred anytime soon.
AL is not killing the legacy, The legacy is secure, what he is doing is making even more people aware of the band.
Just enjoy seeing Brian and Roger... or don't... the band won't care, they seem to be having fun playing to Arenas full of very happy people.
I'll be one of them later this month and I wish I could get to more shows than just Toronto.
Mr. Bed Guy
I think for most (most, not all) of the "classic" fans Queen is dead, no direction................and of course the legacy gets killed, because the pure, clear Queen spirit got lost the more crappy projects and collaborations they started....there isn`t pure Queen in people`s heads anymore.
Queen & AL?? Well, 98% of the people going to the concerts know "We Will Rock You" " Champions" and "BoRap". End. "It`s Late" - big questionmarks in their eyes. It`s a tour where old people go and celebrate their youth. Nothing more nothing less.
Not a victory für Queen, a victory for the past, the eighties
Queen & AL?? Well, 98% of the people going to the concerts know "We Will Rock You" " Champions" and "BoRap". End. "It`s Late" - big questionmarks in their eyes. It`s a tour where old people go and celebrate their youth. Nothing more nothing less.
Not a victory für Queen, a victory for the past, the eighties