PrimeJive, while not nearly as magnificent as the QAL shows, Adam’s solo tours have been very well put together, exciting and entertaining! I recommend seeing them as well.
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Miracle. wrote:
Rockchic It does not matter where i have seen the news that Queen are nearly finished because you would just say do not believe in the press! Just wait and you will see that Adam will be on his own real soon.
They've already got next year booked for Aus, Nz, Korea, Japan and Brian confirmed yesterday on instagram that they're sorting the Europe tour out which will include UK as well so that pretty much takes care of next year. Who knows after that, they aren't getting any younger so realistically they will stop at some point, maybe next year will be the last maybe not. I'm not bothered that Adam will be on his own after they do stop touring but I will miss the QAL tours.
I respect that some people don't like Adam touring with Queen, but don't get the level of hate here. I miss Freddie so much and he is irreplaceable. That said, the Queen and AL tour in America has been an astonishing success. They sold out every arena and the demand on the secondary market for tickets was through the roof. Many of the floor and lower bowl seats were going for over $1,000. The tour also has received rave reviews from the critics across the country. Some said it was one of the best concerts ever and the worst review I saw (New Orleans paper) seemed to like it with reservations. Also, all this is not attributable due to it mostly being AL fans going to the show. While the crowds were diverse in terms of age, most people were definitely over 40 and old enough to be fans of the original group, The ratings by the concert goers was 4.7 of 5.0, with the people even commenting that they aren't particularly AL fans giving a 4 star rating. Also, to my knowledge AL has had only one top 10 single here and has never been popular enough to do an arena tour. No, the masses here went to see Queen and adored the show even with AL.
I think no matter how much or little you like Adam's voice or how he is as a performer, you will have to give him partial credit for the huge success of the Rhapsody tour. It takes all three, Brian, Roger and Adam and the backup guys to make it work. There is no way you can do a show like that without a skilled singer, no way. The thing I find most remarkable is the fact that Adam's voice sounded every bit as strong, if not stronger, on the last date, as he did on the first appearance in Vancouver. I listened to many of the streams and watched several periscopes, including the last two nights and you could not detect any fatigue or difference in his singing. He holds back a bit at times with some of the biggest notes, but that must be done to conserve the voice. But no one who was a casual concert goer would ever know, as the singing is still spectacular. He was off the charts last night with the biggest riffs and high, held out notes. It truly is amazing, as most singers would have severe vocal strain at that point. Most modern singers couldn't get through a couple of shows with the range required in Queen's catalog. That is for me, the perhaps the most outstanding characteristic of his voice, the ability to do this night after night to the same high standard. I would have to say Brian and Roger didn't miss a step either! They are truly amazing, in particular, Brian who is playing his fingers off and rushing all over that stage. I don't know how he does it! It brought tears to my eyes to see Brian and Roger step forward together, arm in arm, at the end of the show for their bows. It gives me chills to think about these two older gents who still do what they love at their age and bring such joy to everybody!
One other thing I noticed is that Adam can finally sing TSMGO well! That was the one song that I didn't think he really had a handle on. It has been hit or miss over the years and just wasn't there where it should be. But the last few shows it has been spectacular. He is finally inhabiting that song and it is going up to the ranks of WWTLF as one of my favorite songs. It took quite a few years for Adam to do it properly, but that song was the one where I really noticed the most improvement. I will miss listening to the concerts. I do so wish they would release a DVD. I don't get their aversion to doing that as I think it would be a tremendous seller. A girl has to hope. It will be on my Christmas list this year! Are you listening, Santa??
One other thing I noticed is that Adam can finally sing TSMGO well! That was the one song that I didn't think he really had a handle on. It has been hit or miss over the years and just wasn't there where it should be. But the last few shows it has been spectacular. He is finally inhabiting that song and it is going up to the ranks of WWTLF as one of my favorite songs. It took quite a few years for Adam to do it properly, but that song was the one where I really noticed the most improvement. I will miss listening to the concerts. I do so wish they would release a DVD. I don't get their aversion to doing that as I think it would be a tremendous seller. A girl has to hope. It will be on my Christmas list this year! Are you listening, Santa??
Interesting you mention TSMGO and WWTLF as Adam highlights. I thought those were the two songs he did the best, whereas a couple of the rockers and Killer Queen I thought he was just good enough. I actually can't get those two songs out of my head since the concert. They were noted favorably in many of the reviews too.
He is a ballad singer first and foremost and the high, slightly operatic songs are his forte. The really rock songs are a lot better than in the beginning, but that is the weakest part of his voice. Initially with that first concert in Kiev, I didn't cringe exactly, but it wasn't the best. Since then his lower range has improved, but something like SCC (glad they took it out of the set) was definitely not where he shines! I think he sings the entire catalog extremely well, but there are some genres where he is markedly better than others. I also love Doin" all Right! The harmonies the three of them have together is sonically beautiful. Their voices just mesh! You can have three outstanding singers, but together it just sometimes doesn't work. There is something about the harmonics of those three voices that fits like a glove. I never appreciated Roger's voice like I do now. There is no one that has that slightly raspy hoarse voice and add it to Adam's classically beautiful voice and it just grabs me. You can hear Adam's beautiful trained tenor in that song particularly. Also the UP duet is one of my favorites. DAR reminds me of Come to me, Bend to me. If you haven't heard that one, gandorb, look it up on Youtube. It is gorgeous. That is the music (next to Queen's) that I think Adam should have sung. Along with my Christmas list, I am adding "O Holy NIght " ) my fav Christmas carol to the list!!
snifflese wrote:
I think no matter how much or little you like Adam's voice or how he is as a performer, you will have to give him partial credit for the huge success of the Rhapsody tour. It takes all three, Brian, Roger and Adam and the backup guys to make it work. There is no way you can do a show like that without a skilled singer, no way. The thing I find most remarkable is the fact that Adam's voice sounded every bit as strong, if not stronger, on the last date, as he did on the first appearance in Vancouver. I listened to many of the streams and watched several periscopes, including the last two nights and you could not detect any fatigue or difference in his singing. He holds back a bit at times with some of the biggest notes, but that must be done to conserve the voice. But no one who was a casual concert goer would ever know, as the singing is still spectacular. He was off the charts last night with the biggest riffs and high, held out notes. It truly is amazing, as most singers would have severe vocal strain at that point. Most modern singers couldn't get through a couple of shows with the range required in Queen's catalog. That is for me, the perhaps the most outstanding characteristic of his voice, the ability to do this night after night to the same high standard. I would have to say Brian and Roger didn't miss a step either! They are truly amazing, in particular, Brian who is playing his fingers off and rushing all over that stage. I don't know how he does it! It brought tears to my eyes to see Brian and Roger step forward together, arm in arm, at the end of the show for their bows. It gives me chills to think about these two older gents who still do what they love at their age and bring such joy to everybody!
One other thing I noticed is that Adam can finally sing TSMGO well! That was the one song that I didn't think he really had a handle on. It has been hit or miss over the years and just wasn't there where it should be. But the last few shows it has been spectacular. He is finally inhabiting that song and it is going up to the ranks of WWTLF as one of my favorite songs. It took quite a few years for Adam to do it properly, but that song was the one where I really noticed the most improvement. I will miss listening to the concerts. I do so wish they would release a DVD. I don't get their aversion to doing that as I think it would be a tremendous seller. A girl has to hope. It will be on my Christmas list this year! Are you listening, Santa??
I agree and especially about TSMGO, it was my least favourite until this tour, I noticed he's stopped trying to change it and just pretty much sings it as it was written especially the end which he's now doing straightforward instead of running up the octave. One thing I noticed although I've only listened to odd bits and no streams so I might be missing something but I get the impression on this tour when he's holding back it's more of a less is more mentality, I'm not sure it's to save his voice but just pulling back on the crazy riffs and extended runs he sometimes does and letting the audience sing more, maybe because he was aware there'd be more new fans through the movie and felt it would work better. Just my thoughts I could be wrong. He did say not long ago on a live instagram that just because you can doesn't mean you should.
I always notice Adam's voice seems to just get better rather than worse as a tour goes on, it's almost like the shows are a vocal warm up or workout rather deteriorating his voice like it does for some people. Seems strange but I'm glad it works that way.
As to Brian & Roger, no idea how they keep up, it's incredible really and even when they seem tired by the end of the show they're totally up for it by the next one, must be the adrenaline rush from performing I assume.
Snifflese Brian & Roger could easily have took lead vocals and your wrong it does not take 3 of them to make the tour successful just two as May & Taylor are rock gods they provide the music and the songs Adam as you keep saying is just a guest.
Miracle. wrote:
Snifflese Brian & Roger could easily have took lead vocals and your wrong it does not take 3 of them to make the tour successful just two as May & Taylor are rock gods they provide the music and the songs Adam as you keep saying is just a guest.
He may consider himself a guest but there's no way they could both keep up singing everything for 2 + hours on a full tour anymore so they do need him or another singer and while there's lots of fans who go to see Brian & Roger there are lots of them who comment about Adam after the shows. Brian & Roger could do more toned down shows if that's what they wanted but they're clearly loving doing things the way they are and the fans are having a blast.
I do agree with you, Rockchic, that Adam has learned the lesson of less is sometimes more! It is one thing you notice when you compare videos from the beginning to now. I mentioned it in a post regarding a youtube Brancelli had posted a few days ago. A vocal coach was critiquing Adam's voice and they were all old Idol and early day's videos. It is very apparent he does not usually sing like that anymore, which is a good thing. Sometimes he was a bit over the top and things like "Satisfaction" and the AMA were shrieky which is a word I never associate with Adam anymore. Oversinging lessens the impact when he does hit a really high note or has a cool riff. You don't even notice it among all the many vocal flourishes. However, he still does tone things down whether it is to preserve his voice or save it for a special show. That is always the case up here in NE as the next show is usually Madison Square Garden (or it was right before it) and he always goes balls to the wall just like in LA at the forum. He sings his heart out in all his shows, but that special high note or the elongation of a riff or going down where he might go up are things he is more apt to do at certain shows. I noticed in the Boston show again that although he sounded spectacular there were a few special things missing. And later on ATOP the ladies were mentioning how Adam was holding back for MSG. That is just the way it is. Often the first night of 2 where he is singing has a few more embellishments. He can't go all out all the time, but there does seem to be a pattern about where he really lets it fly. At first that bothered me, but the differences are minimal and I am sure LA And NY just have this special magic that brings the beast out in all of them. Those are the shows where his parents attend and most of his friends, so there is going to be a little extra something. And, of course, on a back to back (which half of the shows were), they might be a little more tired. That said, The guys put on a fabulous show every night at a standard hardly any other band can meet. I am just happy to be able to attend any show!! Mine was out of this world with Brian leading the way!
Sorry, Miracle, but I just totally disagree with you. Brian and Roger were never the lead singers even back when they were young and had the stamina for it. Nowadays there is no way they could pull something like that off. They need a great singer to produce a great show. They have mentioned it before that to do a show they had to perform at a certain level and they never thought they would, as they didn't have a singer. Unless the show could be like before with a great singer and all the bells and whistles, they didn't want to do it. It is the idea of "if you can't do it right, don't do it all", which is something my Dad taught me also. Too bad more people don't subscribe to that, as there are way too many people satisfied nowadays with mediocrity. Once they found a great singer, they could move on to planning a fabulous show and it became fun again for them. As far as this guest business, Brian has started to introduce Adam as their new brother. I think he is family and part of the group nowadays!!
Sorry, Miracle, but I just totally disagree with you. Brian and Roger were never the lead singers even back when they were young and had the stamina for it. Nowadays there is no way they could pull something like that off. They need a great singer to produce a great show. They have mentioned it before that to do a show they had to perform at a certain level and they never thought they would, as they didn't have a singer. Unless the show could be like before with a great singer and all the bells and whistles, they didn't want to do it. It is the idea of "if you can't do it right, don't do it all", which is something my Dad taught me also. Too bad more people don't subscribe to that, as there are way too many people satisfied nowadays with mediocrity. Once they found a great singer, they could move on to planning a fabulous show and it became fun again for them. As far as this guest business, Brian has started to introduce Adam as their new brother. I think he is family and part of the group nowadays!!
Haha.
No way this tour would be as successful with just Brian and Roger and no AL.
No way this tour would be as successful with just Brian and Roger and no AL.
Miracle. wrote:
Snifflese Brian & Roger could easily have took lead vocals and your wrong it does not take 3 of them to make the tour successful just two as May & Taylor are rock gods they provide the music and the songs Adam as you keep saying is just a guest.
He is the guest at the party no one cares for. That's why his solo career is tanking as well.- SHit voice shit songs. Tasteless QUeen fans tolerate him destroying the Queen catalogue. If he was any good the huge promo would have made him a superstar. He is not. Far from it. He surely is making good money but that's all. Maylor will look back at this and say "What were we thinking" in a few years when Lameturd is long forgotten
snifflese wrote:
I do agree with you, Rockchic, that Adam has learned the lesson of less is sometimes more! It is one thing you notice when you compare videos from the beginning to now. I mentioned it in a post regarding a youtube Brancelli had posted a few days ago. A vocal coach was critiquing Adam's voice and they were all old Idol and early day's videos. It is very apparent he does not usually sing like that anymore, which is a good thing. Sometimes he was a bit over the top and things like "Satisfaction" and the AMA were shrieky which is a word I never associate with Adam anymore. Oversinging lessens the impact when he does hit a really high note or has a cool riff. You don't even notice it among all the many vocal flourishes. However, he still does tone things down whether it is to preserve his voice or save it for a special show. That is always the case up here in NE as the next show is usually Madison Square Garden (or it was right before it) and he always goes balls to the wall just like in LA at the forum. He sings his heart out in all his shows, but that special high note or the elongation of a riff or going down where he might go up are things he is more apt to do at certain shows. I noticed in the Boston show again that although he sounded spectacular there were a few special things missing. And later on ATOP the ladies were mentioning how Adam was holding back for MSG. That is just the way it is. Often the first night of 2 where he is singing has a few more embellishments. He can't go all out all the time, but there does seem to be a pattern about where he really lets it fly. At first that bothered me, but the differences are minimal and I am sure LA And NY just have this special magic that brings the beast out in all of them. Those are the shows where his parents attend and most of his friends, so there is going to be a little extra something. And, of course, on a back to back (which half of the shows were), they might be a little more tired. That said, The guys put on a fabulous show every night at a standard hardly any other band can meet. I am just happy to be able to attend any show!! Mine was out of this world with Brian leading the way!
Sorry, Miracle, but I just totally disagree with you. Brian and Roger were never the lead singers even back when they were young and had the stamina for it. Nowadays there is no way they could pull something like that off. They need a great singer to produce a great show. They have mentioned it before that to do a show they had to perform at a certain level and they never thought they would, as they didn't have a singer. Unless the show could be like before with a great singer and all the bells and whistles, they didn't want to do it. It is the idea of "if you can't do it right, don't do it all", which is something my Dad taught me also. Too bad more people don't subscribe to that, as there are way too many people satisfied nowadays with mediocrity. Once they found a great singer, they could move on to planning a fabulous show and it became fun again for them. As far as this guest business, Brian has started to introduce Adam as their new brother. I think he is family and part of the group nowadays!!
Lametruds voice is as annoying as the forst time he destroyed q Queen song. He cannot deliver a hard rock song (and Queen have plenty of those): His voice in (semi-)Ballads is totally powerless (just listen to "Save me" it sounds like elevator music when he is siniging it - totally lifeless while Freddie was putting his heart and soul in it) and he still annoys the hell out of me while doing his vocal acrobatics espeically in WATC/WWRY and many others . Oversinging at its very worst
runner_70 wrote:
snifflese wrote:
I do agree with you, Rockchic, that Adam has learned the lesson of less is sometimes more! It is one thing you notice when you compare videos from the beginning to now. I mentioned it in a post regarding a youtube Brancelli had posted a few days ago. A vocal coach was critiquing Adam's voice and they were all old Idol and early day's videos. It is very apparent he does not usually sing like that anymore, which is a good thing. Sometimes he was a bit over the top and things like "Satisfaction" and the AMA were shrieky which is a word I never associate with Adam anymore. Oversinging lessens the impact when he does hit a really high note or has a cool riff. You don't even notice it among all the many vocal flourishes. However, he still does tone things down whether it is to preserve his voice or save it for a special show. That is always the case up here in NE as the next show is usually Madison Square Garden (or it was right before it) and he always goes balls to the wall just like in LA at the forum. He sings his heart out in all his shows, but that special high note or the elongation of a riff or going down where he might go up are things he is more apt to do at certain shows. I noticed in the Boston show again that although he sounded spectacular there were a few special things missing. And later on ATOP the ladies were mentioning how Adam was holding back for MSG. That is just the way it is. Often the first night of 2 where he is singing has a few more embellishments. He can't go all out all the time, but there does seem to be a pattern about where he really lets it fly. At first that bothered me, but the differences are minimal and I am sure LA And NY just have this special magic that brings the beast out in all of them. Those are the shows where his parents attend and most of his friends, so there is going to be a little extra something. And, of course, on a back to back (which half of the shows were), they might be a little more tired. That said, The guys put on a fabulous show every night at a standard hardly any other band can meet. I am just happy to be able to attend any show!! Mine was out of this world with Brian leading the way!
Sorry, Miracle, but I just totally disagree with you. Brian and Roger were never the lead singers even back when they were young and had the stamina for it. Nowadays there is no way they could pull something like that off. They need a great singer to produce a great show. They have mentioned it before that to do a show they had to perform at a certain level and they never thought they would, as they didn't have a singer. Unless the show could be like before with a great singer and all the bells and whistles, they didn't want to do it. It is the idea of "if you can't do it right, don't do it all", which is something my Dad taught me also. Too bad more people don't subscribe to that, as there are way too many people satisfied nowadays with mediocrity. Once they found a great singer, they could move on to planning a fabulous show and it became fun again for them. As far as this guest business, Brian has started to introduce Adam as their new brother. I think he is family and part of the group nowadays!!
Lameturds voice is as annoying as the forst time he destroyed q Queen song. He cannot deliver a hard rock song (and Queen have plenty of those): His voice in (semi-)Ballads is totally powerless (just listen to "Save me" it sounds like elevator music when he is siniging it - totally lifeless while Freddie was putting his heart and soul in it) and he still annoys the hell out of me while doing his vocal acrobatics espeically in WATC/WWRY and many others . Oversinging at its very worst
Yep, Runner. You are a great judge seeing how your butt was never in a seat. Listening to youtubes that aren't really clear is a great way to judge a singer. Your opinion is worth less than zero as far as I am concerned. As are all of your useless remarks.