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I was wondering myself about Adam and Idol. I have heard all day about Aretha and Mariah Carey, but no mention of Adam. They said they would pay Mariah 40 million, double what J Lo got. The feeling was that young people don’t even know about Aretha, and wonder if it would be a good choice. So many people commenting that they would watch the show again if Adam was a judge. That Season 8 was the best ever. I know we are bias, but if they want a real singer, who actually can articulate the advise, Adam is the best choice hands down.
I thought I saw somewhere that Adam and Mariah were picked; again probably rumor or speculation, but I hope Adam makes it on AI – he’s clearly the best pick to be a judge for so many reasons and seeing him every week for 6 months is the best dividend i can think of!
Ladies,
I just got back from seeing “Magic Mike” with a girlfriend. Matthew Mc_______ wore Adam pants! Not the lace up crotch ones, but the exposed-zipper leather bell bottoms. I swear, I’ve seen enough ass cheeks for about a year now. But it was kinda fun.
But I bet Adam filled those pants out far better than Matthew McConaughey could ever hope to! He does absolutely nothing for me and Channing Tatum has a good body but the face you can keep; JUST GIVE ME ADAM – HE HAS IT ALL!
My daughter just saw Magic Mike, and she said it was a lot of fun too.
Awesome recap of London shows from @Noangel at Adamtopia:
Well, I’m finally back home after the adventure of a lifetime. It will take me a long time to process everything… right now I feel like I’m still walking around in a daze that’s only partly attributable to jet lag
I want to thank all the wonderful, beautiful people from Atop who are part of the fabulous memories from London. So many lovely people, and as always, there is never enough time as you’d like just to hang out and chat.
I tried to put my thoughts into words during my 10+ hour flight yesterday and I did no justice to the feelings I have about these concerts. But I’m just going to post anyway (and sorry in advance for being so long-winded)
I have no idea how successfully I can recap these concerts without resorting to keysmashing, but I’ll give it a try. What I have is mostly a swirl of images and emotions. A jaw-dropping light show, not to mention fireworks, fog, and actual flames that were anything BUT subtle flickers. The joyful light in Adam’s eyes as he watched the crowds transition from curious anticipation to engagement to flailing elation. Watching the solemn-faced Queen fan next to me on Night 2 go from quiet watchfulness to surprised pleasure. I’ll never forget his awestruck “wow” at a glory note in Who Wants To Live Forever and how he leapt to his feet for a standing ovation even before I did. The palpable love between Adam and Roger and Brian, and how much respect they showed each other and how much fun they had together. The tears in Roger’s eyes when he looked over his shoulder at Freddie’s image. The hush in the crowd at the end of Who Wants To Live Forever as Adam walks slowly away and Brian’s last note fades. Adam twirling like a top, and showing us the rip in his pants, and telling us to “sing this shit” and “shake our asses” and smiling smiling smiling his happines. So many beautiful moments!
For the first show I was in GA, about 5-6 rows back on the left/center—an excellent spot. I remember feeling both wildly excited and also terribly nervous. The latter because I’d been reading tweets about the press that would be there, and also, having stood in line for hours and in the pit for a while longer, I had realized that I wasn’t in Kansas anymore and many of those around me were not glamberts but rather long-time Queen fans. I was nervous for how they’d receive Adam and nervous on his behalf and just generally freaking out. Turns out I needn’t have worried. Adam managed to do the impossible—he pleased just about everyone who was there by singing the hell out of Queen’s amazing songs and just being his own fabulous self. He was the dragon, attacking and breathing life and fire into lyrics that are at their best when heard live, surrounded by people singing along.
I was surprised at how much I loved the non-Adam parts as well. I cried like a damn fool during Days Of Our Lives. I cried at Love Of My Life. Hell, I even cried watching Roger and Rufus beat out their drum duet/duel. The media critics can fuck off when they diss Roger and Brian. These guys are amazing musicians and maybe their voices aren’t what they were decades ago but they sang their hearts out and it was obvious how much they loved sharing their music again.
The 2nd night I was in the balcony, front row a bit off-center. What I lost in immediacy and intensity I gained in big-picture perspective. I saw the light show in all its over-the-top glory, and watched the GA crowd clap and fist-pump in joyful unison, and the seated passive balcony audience ultimately come to their feet and sing and flail in true glambert style.
It was immediately obvious that the energy was on a totally different level on Thursday. Adam was looser, lighter, wilder. Who knows—maybe he’d been a bit nervous the first night as well, and then he’d seen the crowd’s acceptance and the press’s praise and a weight came off. The pants almost came off as well, but hey, what’s a little wardrobe malfunction when you’re having fun? And that for me was the essence of Thursday—fun!!!
Saturday I was back in GA, in an excellent spot Gelly had discovered—about 1/3 of the way back at a rail. Great views due to the floor being more sloped and close enough to see all the details while still getting a sense of the whole stage. Thanks, Gelly! It was hard not to feel just a tiny bit of anticipatory sadness, knowing this was the last show. I wanted to remember every moment and every detail. And it all seemed to come together that night. Adam, Brian, and Roger were in sync and as comfortable together as though they’d been a group for years. Adam seemed to know that he was going to win over the audience just as he had the first two nights, and Roger and Brian knew that their fans in the crowd would love what they had to offer. There was a relaxed feeling from all of them, kind of a sense of accomplishment, and even before Adam said “for now” I knew, watching them, that they were not going to let it end after this performance. Of course, Adam had to set himself a new challenge, so he sent his voice out to orbit around notes in his distant home galaxy. It took a while for people to start moving after it was over, as if reluctant to leave the scene of such magic.
Before the Queen concerts, Adam talked about the balance he’d have to find in doing this– not doing an imitation of Freddie but making the songs his own while still honoring and keeping them true. It speaks to the brilliance of the songs that they sound so relevant today, and I think B&R and Adam did a fantastic job choosing a setlist that was well-paced and that included so many songs that seemed to suit Adam perfectly in terms of style, vocals, and attitude. Adam accomplished that balance and then some, to a degree I think no one expected. His interpretations were so authentic to himself, while at the same time honoring the integrity of the original. Absolutely amazing…
Anyway, I’m so happy that Roger and Brian decided to try this little “experiment” that allowed so many of us to have some of the best concert experiences ever. They took a big chance in putting these shows together, knowing that many would criticize their choice in frontman. Knowing a bit of their history, seems to me that Brian and Roger have been making up their own rules for quite some time. With Adam, I think they found a perfect companion for some new adventures in trespassing
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Beautifully written. Seems completely accurate from what I’ve watched and read from others. Thanks.
Excellent recap. Thanks for posting Kiwi.
By the way, it’s Brian May’s birthday tomorrow.
Happy Birthday, Brian!!
Thank you for the beautiful recap Kiwi. You lucky girl!
Thank you so much Kiwi for your detailed recap. I have been traveling and catching up with the real world that I didn’t realize you traveled all the way to London for the three shows!! Did you and NS meet each other?
Not MY, recap, guys, I wasn’t there.
Excellent Hammersmith concert ratings and reviews here on Ticketmaster’s site. These, I believe, are the reviews that matter…from people who attended the show http://reviews.ticketmaster.co.uk/7171-en_gb/845182/queen-reviews/reviews.htm?reviewID=33120942&c=SLfbk-006
Wonderful recap! I bet this will be one very Happy Birthday for Brian, coming off such a successful tour!
Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you know I survived my surgery and am finally among the living. thanks so much for messages of support as they mean the world to me. First night was level 10 pain! I wanted to call 911, but my doctor talked me down! The next day, okay but pain and yesterday I was in the ozone. Drowsy, yet getting up to try to win Tickets and M&G to see Adam. No luck, but it was crazy.
I am unfortunately not going to the Winstart concert with my reserved seats, air conditioning, adult beverages and possible glambert parties. My friend kind of bailed and it was just getting to be a chore. Adam should never be that. so I am going to fight the heat and crowds for seats at Six Flags in my back yard (San Antonio). If they would have reserved seats, I would be so happy. But you gotta do the arm bands, line up and deal with the monster heat! Keeping my eye on the prize of seeing this little concert before what I hope will be a tour coming up. And who knows what else Adam has up his sleeve!
Thanks so much for the update Buffy! Glad you survived but sooo sorry you won’t be able to make the concert. Drat! would have been such a nice recovery gift too.
Hope you can get to Six Flags okay and enjoy it! We’ll send our healing vibes xoxoxoxoxo
Love
Xena
Buffy,
I’m sure you’ll feel a little bit better every day.
About the concerts-sometimes it is better to let certain things go. One night of Adam, hard won from standing in the heat, will be balm to your soul.
Thanks Isabel that’s true. I need balm everywhere right now! It was getting to be a lot. All day in the sun, then the concert then a 6 hour drive the next day for a concert that night! And my friend’s son is getting sent to jail and there was just too much drama.
Now I’m on the quest to find tickets. I learned that coke is sponsoring, so I know someone out there has some VIPs. And a local radio stationing is giving out M&Gs. at 2 phone calls a day. Very hard. But one of my new local twitter friends won today, so there is hope. I just have a tendency to let the tickets, m&g, and all the surrounding stuff to rob the fun of the concert and watching vids and other concerts like right now at OC. So I’m working on just letting go after a point.
Buffy,
Adam was in Kansas City this Spring at a win tickets only radio station concert. I tried super hard to win tickets, but to no avail. I seriously thought about driving up to KC [only 1 hour drive] to just hang out on the sidewalk and catch a glimpse of our guy. However, it was also the first day of Spring Break, my school schedule didn’t allow enough time for my kids, and they would have been sad if I used my first day of freedom to go hang out on the sidewalk to get an autograph.[Not to mention that my DH would have been angry. He and my Adam adoration don't see eye to eye.] So I didn’t go, even though I hated to let the opportunity pass.
I know that’s different than health issues, but if fun things become a hassle, we have to decide what would be best.
I do hope you find tickets, and that the whole thing turns out beautifully.
Hi Buffy! Sorry I was not on here before; glad to see you survived surgery in one piece! This was to have your gall bladder removed? – OUCH!! – that brings back very painful memories – had mine out in 1999 and was in pain for 2 weeks just from having it done laporoscopically; trust me I feel your pain! But it’s over and on to much more pleasant things – like Adam and all he is planning in the months ahead for all of us – I have a feeling we are going to be in for a lot of surprises with Mr. Lambert! Just try to take it easy for a while & don’t overdo anything too quickly!! XOXO, DeeDee
Thanks Dee Dee. The voice of reason! I’ve had people tell me they were driving on day 3 after surgery (a guy, so…). I’m like, uh, no. I made some dinner which involved heating things and was exhausted! Yeah, waiting to see if there are some concert feeds tonight! I hear he’s soundchecking “pop that lock”!
So glad you are better Buffy! I hope the concert will make the healing more complete!
Buffy The main thing is that the surgery went well, and now you will feel much better. If things go the way we all hope it will for Adam, we will have a lot more concerts to go to.
True, thanks. Gotta take it easy.
Seems like some of the Glambertinas are really under the weather lately! I haven’t been on here for the last couple of weeks for my own health reasons and had a real scare last week. Returning to work after having lunch with friends, I started getting chest pains that were serious & I thought it was the beginning of a heart attack; 6 of my friends at work volunteered to take me either home or to the hospital but I elected to go home and see how the rest of the day and evening progressed. Not much improved and I had visions of going to the hospital in the middle of the night; so I figured I had better tell my other half upstairs so he could help me hopefully – things between us have not exactly been going well as of late so we have been taking it very easy together. He was ready to take me to the hospital and told me to wake him any time of the night & he would help me with anything. I took 3 low dose Xanax plus 2 Advil PM since all I wanted to so was sleep the night through which I did. When I woke up the following morning I had this strange feeling someone was down there during the night; I found out from Ken that he came down and stayed with me during the night for awhile just to make sure I was all right; he said he even touched my leg but I was so out of it I didn’t stir – very surprising since his touch would wake me up very easily, but I was so happy he was there with me and could sense his presence. I guess he cares more for me than he lets on – hope that continues! I have since gone to my doctor, have problems with my blood pressure now, have been put on beta blockers and a baby aspirin a day, need to go to a cardiologist soon and am not happy because I am blowing up from the beta blockers, had a huge argument with my doctor because I won’t take these pills anymore, wanted new medicine and he refused so I really let them have it! I have worked for 7 months to get 32 lbs off (YAY!!!) and refuse to put it back on because he can’t give me a simple pressure pill. All of this is scaring me and I honestly hope I have nothing wrong with me; the electrocardiogram was normal and my bloods came back normal-so far so good! Say a prayer for me everybody because this is no time for me to get really sick; then again no time is good! Just hope everything turns out all right!
Girl, you go through all lengths to get a man in your bedroom! Just kidding, but that was very sweet of him. He cares. But I know how it is hard sometimes with chest pains that are iffy and you just don’t want to go to an ER. But something is going on. And sure you can fight with doctors for alternatives to the “usual” medications. Losing that weight has probably done a great deal for your health moving forward. Sometimes you need more than one opinion and finding a doctor who “fits” with your philosophy. Just be careful kid!
Oh DeeDee! I am rushing off and can’t reply as I would like…take care of yourself girl! Better to have a few pounds than to be six feet under!! xoxo
Oh no, take good care DeeDee! Sending positive thoughts your way! xoxoxx j
DeeDee So sorry to hear about what you have gone through! I understand how you feel about medications. I often dispute this with my doctor too. I almost feel like I can’t win. High Blood Pressure runs on both sides of my family. I do everything right, but it does’t matter. So I take the meds and the baby aspirin. I have been in the hospital twice with symptoms of heart attack, and it turned out to be an anxiety attack. HAve no idea where it comes from or what triggers it, but once in a blue moon, I have one. You have gone through a lot this year, so maybe it could be that. I’m sure Ken cares a LOT about you! Take care.
Oh, Deedee, do look after yourself, the whole episode sounds very frightening. Do keep us posted as to how you are.
Dearest DeeDee,
I think we’ve learned here that bad things happen to good people all the time. Please listen to your doc’s advice but bring a list of you meds, prescription, over the counter, questions, concerns & perceived side-effects with you. People get there and forget what they wanted to say. Thinking about you and I know you will get well and live to be the longest serving member of the Glambertina Society!
Love and hugs
Xena
xoxoxo
Dear DeeDee,
I’m so sorry that everything has been blowing up for you lately. Please take it easy. It sounds like your guy really, really cares.
Perhaps a second opinion (if your health insurance allows it) might be good to get about the beta blockers. Maybe there is something that would work as well , and not make you gain weight. But in the meantime-stay on your meds.
Love,
Isabel
A friend of mine sent me this pic of Adam – OOMFAH!!! ADAM IS JUST TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS!!
http://twitpic.com/a96evw/full