Freddie vs Adam on you tube

Switch wrote:

Sadly you Glambert's can not see that if you strip away Brian and Roger plus the high tech lighting and all the wonderful Queen music what is Adam left with to showcase himself?
Answer sweet f.a ! . . . . .

. . . Freddie performed at "Live Aid" no lighting gimmicks , nothing to make him look good and he still stole the show performing to the planet, and that is why he is known as "The greatest showman ever"

Actually there was a lot of lighting at Live Aid ,mused through out the show.

But anyway at Live Aid, take away the lights,nthe PA the band's backline, Brian, Roger and John and the songs what would Freddie be left with. . . . That's right sweet FA

It doesn't matter who's singing the same rules apply.

Adam sang recently at a live personal event. He sang an operatic aria with no no backing, no gimmicks, nothing and it was beyond sublime. He sang "Believe" at the Kennedy Center Honors TV show with little musical backing and he was front and center with just his voice. Twitter went wild. Adam's talent is his voice, so he doesn't need gimmicks. However, a QAL production is an event, a crazy over the top spectacular event. It has all the bells and whistles because that is how they perform. He, however, doesn't need it to sound wonderful. Take it up with Brian and Roger if you don't care for all the pomp and circumstance!! I have heard Adam sing with little of that many times in youtubes, etc, and he always sounds wonderful.

Just because someone doesn't write the music does not mean they cannot perform beautifully. Covers are done millions of times around the world every month and some are performed better than the original artist. There is no stealing. That is an absolutely ridiculous idea. Singers incorporate other people's music into their own all the time. It doesn't make them any less worthy as a singer or performer. I would personally prefer anyone to sing a Taylor Swift song other than her. Just writing a song doesn't mean you sing it well. If Freddie isn't here, the music goes on with someone else singing. Brian and Roger have made their choice and millions of happy fans have let them know that they are thrilled with Adam and QAL. If it doesn't work for you, so be it, but you are in the minority.

No, I am not going down that route. I am just curious. You didn't exactly answer the question. Would you prefer that Brian and Roger not tour with anyone, Adam included, or is there someone you think should be touring with them? If you feel there should be no tour with anyone, not a problem, but was wondering if any singer would meet the mark for you.

I haven’t listened to it yet but there has been PR this past week about Kelly Clarkson’s beautiful performance of “Shallow,” the Oscar nominated song. Is it okay for her to cover such a recent song and then wrong for Adam to cover Queen songs from the ‘70’s?

Vocal Harmony : You are talking utter crap again.
There was very little lighting at Live Aid and Freddie stole the show.
Even if the other three were not there Mercury would still be massive because he was the band the spirit and the brains in Queen.
Lambert remains a false and fake artist if you strip him of all what is around him and he wont be able to dig himself out of the rut he will soon be in when Queen call it a day and it wont be long now.

snifflese wrote:

No, I am not going down that route. I am just curious. You didn't exactly answer the question. Would you prefer that Brian and Roger not tour with anyone, Adam included, or is there someone you think should be touring with them? If you feel there should be no tour with anyone, not a problem, but was wondering if any singer would meet the mark for you.

Such as the Freddie Tribute which I think was beautifully done for the most part. But that didn't get press as those artists as the new singer for Queen, filling Freddie's shoes the way AL has had. Even AL says he is a guest, but I know many Glamberts think AL is the new singer for Queen and has replaced Freddie. I don't think that way at all. I never thought PR replaced Freddie either by the way.

Queen anthologies have been dangled for Queen fans for years now. I'd love it if Brian and Roger put the time and effort into getting that out there instead of touring with AL to be honest.
Both Brian and Roger have had things to say about reality type shows. I do find it hypocritical that they have toured with AL after that. I'm an INXS fan as well, I was shocked when the band members went on TV looking for a new singer. And some of us know how that worked out.
I do think there are many better singers than AL out there. George Michael was rumored to tour with Brian and Roger, but at that time I felt it was too soon after Freddie ndied. Then Brian and Roger worked on their solo music, and MIH. Which I would have been happy if that ended Brian's and Roger's career. Q+PR happened I never would have expected that, and despite a few qualms I had about that, it was pretty good I thought. That ended and a few years later Q+AL started to tour. Brian and Roger have hyped AL up to the extreme to say the least. Honestly, some things didn't sit well for me from the get go, and it likely never will. I do hope the next tour will be more about the music and less about the gimmicks, and I'd love it if Freddie and John were shown more. Queen were four people to me, and sorry, not sorry, I don't include AL in that.

snifflese wrote:

No, I am not going down that route. I am just curious. You didn't exactly answer the question. Would you prefer that Brian and Roger not tour with anyone, Adam included, or is there someone you think should be touring with them? If you feel there should be no tour with anyone, not a problem, but was wondering if any singer would meet the mark for you.

Such as the Freddie Tribute which I think was beautifully done for the most part. But that didn't get press as those artists as the new singer for Queen, filling Freddie's shoes the way AL has had. Even AL says he is a guest, but I know many Glamberts think AL is the new singer for Queen and has replaced Freddie. I don't think that way at all. I never thought PR replaced Freddie either by the way.

Queen anthologies have been dangled for Queen fans for years now. I'd love it if Brian and Roger put the time and effort into getting that out there instead of touring with AL to be honest.
Both Brian and Roger have had things to say about reality type shows. I do find it hypocritical that they have toured with AL after that. I'm an INXS fan as well, I was shocked when the band members went on TV looking for a new singer. And some of us know how that worked out.
I do think there are many better singers than AL out there. George Michael was rumored to tour with Brian and Roger, but at that time I felt it was too soon after Freddie ndied. Then Brian and Roger worked on their solo music, and MIH. Which I would have been happy if that ended Brian's and Roger's career. Q+PR happened I never would have expected that, and despite a few qualms I had about that, it was pretty good I thought. That ended and a few years later Q+AL started to tour. Brian and Roger have hyped AL up to the extreme to say the least. Honestly, some things didn't sit well for me from the get go, and it likely never will. I do hope the next tour will be more about the music and less about the gimmicks, and I'd love it if Freddie and John were shown more. Queen were four people to me, and sorry, not sorry, I don't include AL in that.

Yes, like I said before, Freddie was always the whole show.

I’m glad Adam has toned it down a bit and hopefully will live longer that way.

I mostly understand how you feel. I just think the criticism about the reality show doesn't make any sense for me. Adam had worked in the singing and entertainment world for almost around 9 years prior to going on Idol. He wasn't some unformed lump of clay and he blossomed on the show. One can have an opinion and change their minds. Adam was that good that Brian and Roger realized you can find a gem in a talent show such as AI. I don't understand people who never change their minds. I change my mind often based on new data that I receive. There are always things a person needs to reevaluate and in my mind, that is a very positive thing. My kids would have had a tough time growing up if I didn't grow with the times and change my mind occasionally! One of my favorite things to say is, "Never say never, It will come back to bite you in the butt!"

SweetCaroline wrote:

Yes, like I said before, Freddie was always the whole show.

I’m glad Adam has toned it down a bit and hopefully will live longer that way.

You seem bitter about Freddie for some reasons. What he wore, that he was the whole show...dunno why that causes you so much bitterness. Maybe it gets to you that people still respect and admire the guy. His and Queen's legacy is in no danger of disappearing any time soon.
By the way, things can happen at anytime to anyone. We both know that. Freddie toned things down in his last years, but he died of an awful illness. Even reading about how sick he was before he passed away, is heartbreaking.

snifflese wrote:

I mostly understand how you feel. I just think the criticism about the reality show doesn't make any sense for me. Adam had worked in the singing and entertainment world for almost around 9 years prior to going on Idol. He wasn't some unformed lump of clay and he blossomed on the show. One can have an opinion and change their minds. Adam was that good that Brian and Roger realized you can find a gem in a talent show such as AI. I don't understand people who never change their minds. I change my mind often based on new data that I receive. There are always things a person needs to reevaluate and in my mind, that is a very positive thing. My kids would have had a tough time growing up if I didn't grow with the times and change my mind occasionally! One of my favorite things to say is, "Never say never, It will come back to bite you in the butt!"

Thanks for mostly understanding how I feel. I learned that AL worked before Idol, but idol was his big break. And I will always feel no one has done more for him than the Queen legacy.
I've changed my mind about some things even regarding Queen music. I once loved the song One Year Of Love, but I can't tolerate it these days. Just an example as my mind can change even about Queen ;-).
I truly never would have expected Brian and Roger to ever become involved with Idol, especially after what they had to say about things about things like Idol. Plus after PR, I never expected them to ever tour again. So it was a shock in many ways when Q+AL started to tour. I never expected it to last this long to be honest. So I have to eat my hat on that score.
I like quite a bit of Brian's and Roger's solo music. I'm glad they never completely abandoned that. I do wish they could work on the the Queen music that may be left in the vaults, it's what I hope for the most. I love Rainbow, I love how raw and promising the guys were at that time. I don't know if any Glamberts here have seen it, but I would recommend it. Queen were a truly amazing band in many ways.

Brian & Roger are the two biggest hypocrites in Queen.
They cursed all talent shows like American Idol and Xfactor and so did Elton John, next minute they appear on those shows,
and pick up an contestant Adam Lambert.
Roger said he hated touring so got four guys Called "The Queen Experience" to tour for him as Queen.
Now today Taylor never says he hates touring anymore.
Brian recorded with druggy rap idiot Dappy, and recorded a single with "FIVE" boy band and has made ads with Britney, Pink Beyonce,
May has made some drastic terrible mistakes since Freddie died, and his biggest mistake to date is letting Adam Lambert destroy Queen.

Switch wrote:

Brian & Roger are the two biggest hypocrites in Queen.
They cursed all talent shows like American Idol and Xfactor and so did Elton John, next minute they appear on those shows,
and pick up an contestant Adam Lambert.
Roger said he hated touring so got four guys Called "The Queen Experience" to tour for him as Queen.
Now today Taylor never says he hates touring anymore.
Brian recorded with druggy rap idiot Dappy, and recorded a single with "FIVE" boy band and has made ads with Britney, Pink Beyonce,
May has made some drastic terrible mistakes since Freddie died, and his biggest mistake to date is letting Adam Lambert destroy Queen.

They cursed talent shows since there was very little actual talent on them but they aren't too stupid to change their mind if they actually find someone who should never have needed to be on the show in the first place.
Maybe Roger loves touring now because they have a lot of fun and a lot of the time Sarina goes with him as do some of his kids so it's probably not as lonely as it maybe was in the past. People do change their minds about things sometimes, it's called being open minded and open to change, you should try it sometime.

rockchic65 wrote:

Switch wrote:

Brian & Roger are the two biggest hypocrites in Queen.
They cursed all talent shows like American Idol and Xfactor and so did Elton John, next minute they appear on those shows,
and pick up an contestant Adam Lambert.
Roger said he hated touring so got four guys Called "The Queen Experience" to tour for him as Queen.
Now today Taylor never says he hates touring anymore.
Brian recorded with druggy rap idiot Dappy, and recorded a single with "FIVE" boy band and has made ads with Britney, Pink Beyonce,
May has made some drastic terrible mistakes since Freddie died, and his biggest mistake to date is letting Adam Lambert destroy Queen.

They cursed talent shows since there was very little actual talent on them but they aren't too stupid to change their mind if they actually find someone who should never have needed to be on the show in the first place.
Maybe Roger loves touring now because they have a lot of fun and a lot of the time Sarina goes with him as do some of his kids so it's probably not as lonely as it maybe was in the past. People do change their minds about things sometimes, it's called being open minded and open to change, you should try it sometime.

They changed their minds about Idol type shows before AL ever hit the Idol stage. Brian and Roger appeared on Canadian Idol in 2007, seemed to enjoy themselves actually. So it wasn't AL that changed their minds about those type of shows. But I do think it's at least slightly hypocritical that they had much to say about those type of shows, then appeared on it, then found someone to tour with that was found on the show.
Speak of touring, I kind of have concerns about Brian touring at times. I just hope he never becomes depressed again to the degree he was in the past. I hope he is enjoying a bit of break right now, though I'm sure he is busy with other things.

@Icy

Just curious...what turned you sour on One Year of Love and why did you absolutely love it before.

Personally, it's always been one of my all-time LEAST favorite Queen songs. I think it would have been a much better song if Freddie had taken a more subtle approach like he did on In Only Seven Days.