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Post by merplot on Oct 17, 2023 19:01:30 GMT
I saw this, it is interesting. I noticed at MSG last week that his flourishes on that note, while impressive, did kind of knock the balance of the audience knowing when to sing off-kilter. I guess Brian noticed as well!
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Post by Ri on Oct 17, 2023 20:27:02 GMT
A setlist update - TSMGO is back as per Boston #2. In other news, apparently Roger had a minor hand surgery after the shows in NY. And he was still playing so well in the two shows after! http://instagram.com/p/Cya0LTiqMuI
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Post by Nicki on Oct 17, 2023 20:34:27 GMT
I saw this, it is interesting. I noticed at MSG last week that his flourishes on that note, while impressive, did kind of knock the balance of the audience knowing when to sing off-kilter. I guess Brian noticed as well! Okay. But didn’t Adam always flourish on that note? He has done it for years in the same way, hasn’t he? I haven’t noticed any hesitation with the audiences at the shows that I attended last year. But maybe that’s because the audiences in Europe are more used to Adam’s way of singing by now. I only noticed some hesitation in 2016, when Adam started to let the audience sing „looove“. But if it works better this way, it’s better for everyone, of course!
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Post by Nicki on Oct 17, 2023 20:38:02 GMT
A setlist update - TSMGO is back as per Boston #2. In other news, apparently Roger had a minor hand surgery after the shows in NY. And he was still playing so well in the two shows after! http://instagram.com/p/Cya0LTiqMuI I saw that as well yesterday. I‘m wondering, what the matter was, that he needed some kind of surgery, but was still able to play a concert like the next evening?
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Post by merplot on Oct 18, 2023 3:03:11 GMT
I saw this, it is interesting. I noticed at MSG last week that his flourishes on that note, while impressive, did kind of knock the balance of the audience knowing when to sing off-kilter. I guess Brian noticed as well! Okay. But didn’t Adam always flourish on that note? He has done it for years in the same way, hasn’t he? I haven’t noticed any hesitation with the audiences at the shows that I attended last year. But maybe that’s because the audiences in Europe are more used to Adam’s way of singing by now. I only noticed some hesitation in 2016, when Adam started to let the audience sing „looove“. But if it works better this way, it’s better for everyone, of course! No idea, I purposefully hadn't checked out much QAL content in order to keep myself slightly surprised. That said, even if he had done it for years, I feel the average American audience member isn't going to remember/know. Generally American audiences' familiarities with Queen are very superficial. Most people over here don't even know anyone else in the band by name apart from Freddie.
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Post by merplot on Oct 18, 2023 3:04:03 GMT
A setlist update - TSMGO is back as per Boston #2. In other news, apparently Roger had a minor hand surgery after the shows in NY. And he was still playing so well in the two shows after! http://instagram.com/p/Cya0LTiqMuI Dang that's nuts!! Good on Roger. Also, OF COURSE they bring TSMGO back after the two MSG shows I attended.... ugh.
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Post by Nicki on Oct 21, 2023 11:01:44 GMT
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Post by Ri on Oct 22, 2023 8:52:27 GMT
Setlist from the F1 show in Austin last night. Lots of songs taken out but they did end it with fireworks (literally) and the crowd was massive!
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Post by Lord Fickle on Oct 22, 2023 9:26:03 GMT
Setlist from the F1 show in Austin last night. Lots of songs taken out but they did end it with fireworks (literally) and the crowd was massive! Why did they drop some songs?
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Post by greatsoundingmaracas on Oct 22, 2023 9:29:58 GMT
I would guess they dropped so many songs because of time restrctions
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Post by Nicki on Oct 22, 2023 15:06:18 GMT
Setlist from the F1 show in Austin last night. Lots of songs taken out but they did end it with fireworks (literally) and the crowd was massive! Why did they drop some songs? I guess because it was „just“ a concert for the formula 1 fans on the circuit? They didn’t have their B-stage either, so no bike for Bicycle Race ect. I‘m not sure, how appreciative these fans in good old Tecas would be of Adam’s Killer Queen.
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Post by merplot on Oct 23, 2023 2:12:44 GMT
Ugh seems like the only shows they dropped SMGO for were both NYC shows. Why???
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Post by Nicki on Oct 23, 2023 9:18:54 GMT
Ugh seems like the only shows they dropped SMGO for were both NYC shows. Why??? I‘m not sure, but in the past the dropping of TSMGO has been a sign of Adam‘s voice being not completely fine. You usually wouldn’t hear it on the other songs, since he’s a pro (and if it’s not too bad). But they also dropped it for instance last year in Cologne. It had been the only concert in Germany, where they didn’t play it. So one of my friends, who had to cancel her trip to the Berlin concert and only saw Cologne, is also still complaining about missing TSMGO. It happens. And to my understanding it’s and absolute voice killer. Adam said many years ago, that singing TSMGO had even made him dizzy at times. So if Adam isn’t fully well, they don’t play it. But in Austin they played it. Right after WWTLF and before BoRhap. Crazy!
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Post by Nicki on Oct 27, 2023 22:23:37 GMT
Has anybody here been at the show in Atlanta? I just watched this video of „Is This The World We Created?“ and in the middle of it Brian was first mouthing to someone in the audience to shut up and later he even shouted at that someone. I wonder, what happened there? I‘ve never seen Brian reacting like that during a performance before.
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Post by Lord Fickle on Oct 27, 2023 23:12:57 GMT
Has anybody here been at the show in Atlanta? I just watched this video of „Is This The World We Created?“ and in the middle of it Brian was first mouthing to someone in the audience to shut up and later he even shouted at that someone. I wonder, what happened there? I‘ve never seen Brian reacting like that during a performance before. Was it definitely Brian who shouted and not someone in the audience?
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Post by Nicki on Oct 27, 2023 23:23:53 GMT
Has anybody here been at the show in Atlanta? I just watched this video of „Is This The World We Created?“ and in the middle of it Brian was first mouthing to someone in the audience to shut up and later he even shouted at that someone. I wonder, what happened there? I‘ve never seen Brian reacting like that during a performance before. Was it definitely Brian who shouted and not someone in the audience? Yes. You can see and hear it in the video.
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Post by Lord Fickle on Oct 27, 2023 23:45:32 GMT
Was it definitely Brian who shouted and not someone in the audience? Yes. You can see and hear it in the video. Yeah, I've watched it again and you're right. You can also hear somebody clapping after he said it.
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Post by merplot on Oct 28, 2023 7:38:48 GMT
Has anybody here been at the show in Atlanta? I just watched this video of „Is This The World We Created?“ and in the middle of it Brian was first mouthing to someone in the audience to shut up and later he even shouted at that someone. I wonder, what happened there? I‘ve never seen Brian reacting like that during a performance before. Hahaha this is amazing! Wish he had done that to the disruptive people behind me in NYC. Good for him.
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Post by deathtoming on Oct 28, 2023 13:10:06 GMT
Has anybody here been at the show in Atlanta? I just watched this video of „Is This The World We Created?“ and in the middle of it Brian was first mouthing to someone in the audience to shut up and later he even shouted at that someone. I wonder, what happened there? I‘ve never seen Brian reacting like that during a performance before. "Release the Imperial College concert recording!" "Shut up." "Okay... how about a Queen II boxset?" "SHUT UP!"
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Post by BrƎИsꓘi on Oct 28, 2023 14:16:25 GMT
Also, an observation - Brian seems to be using a different guitar. Perhaps one rigged for the rockets? They seem a little 'bigger' than on the previous tour, so perhaps it wasn't practical to use his normal guitar? Ace Frehley anyone?
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Post by snakecharmer on Oct 28, 2023 22:12:55 GMT
I really have to get something off my chest and I know that I am going to get some stick ,but I think as a member of this site I am allowed a voice. I have kept very quiet on this site for quite a long time as I know how most of you all enjoy Queen & AL . I myself don't like Adam Lambert, I don't think he brings anything to the Queen legacy. I have seen him front the band twice the first time at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 11th July 2012 and the second time on the UK leg of the 2012 tour. The first show was the better of the two but all his shouty /screaming vocal delivery was hard on the ears . The second time at Birmingham Arena I felt a bit embarrassed by his high camp performance and myself and my partner left quite early and missed all the traffic. This is something I would have never ever done when Queen were John, Freddie, Brian & Roger. We were not the only one's who were leaving early on that evening. I am not going to drone on but one point is Adam needs Brian & Roger a lot more than the other way around. Adam has sold 3 million albums world wide and 5 million singles. Hardly a massive solo career is it ? My interest in Queen with Adam is very low, I don't even watch videos put up online and would have no interest in any ideas of them recording together. I won't go into the last live album "Around The World" as it was poor from the bits I heard. Brian can do what he wants with the Queen legacy but I feel it is damaging a once great band. For those who enjoy what is going around I say good luck to you .
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Post by saintjiub on Oct 28, 2023 22:43:07 GMT
I briefly thought about going to see QAL in Chicago in 2013 on opening night, but decided against it after hearing his screachy vocals, and thinking that he only sounded halfway decent on CLTCL and crap on all other songs. My opinion hardened over the years and I grew tired of his schtick and reliance on props. His wacking off motions to StL, his spitting of champaign on a couch during KQ, and him sitting on that stupid Harley during CLTCL. Thankfully, I have forgotten his other pathetic schtick, and others can be spared of any more whining about Adam from me.
That said, I have heard that his voice has improved greatly several years later some time around the Bo Rhap movie (and perhaps he relies less on gimmick schtick), and that the concerts are now very good. My only current complaint about QAL is that it distracts Brian and Roger from "flooding the market" with archive releases.
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Post by merplot on Oct 28, 2023 23:03:53 GMT
I really have to get something off my chest and I know that I am going to get some stick ,but I think as a member of this site I am allowed a voice. I have kept very quiet on this site for quite a long time as I know how most of you all enjoy Queen & AL . I myself don't like Adam Lambert, I don't think he brings anything to the Queen legacy. I have seen him front the band twice the first time at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 11th July 2012 and the second time on the UK leg of the 2012 tour. The first show was the better of the two but all his shouty /screaming vocal delivery was hard on the ears . The second time at Birmingham Arena I felt a bit embarrassed by his high camp performance and myself and my partner left quite early and missed all the traffic. This is something I would have never ever done when Queen were John, Freddie, Brian & Roger. We were not the only one's who were leaving early on that evening. I am not going to drone on but one point is Adam needs Brian & Roger a lot more than the other way around. Adam has sold 3 million albums world wide and 5 million singles. Hardly a massive solo career is it ? My interest in Queen with Adam is very low, I don't even watch videos put up online and would have no interest in any ideas of them recording together. I won't go into the last live album "Around The World" as it was poor from the bits I heard. Brian can do what he wants with the Queen legacy but I feel it is damaging a once great band. For those who enjoy what is going around I say good luck to you . "Queen" as it is now isn't for everyone. It's almost a completely different animal. I dont think there's anything wrong with your point of view.
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Post by Lord Fickle on Oct 28, 2023 23:39:09 GMT
I really have to get something off my chest and I know that I am going to get some stick ,but I think as a member of this site I am allowed a voice. I have kept very quiet on this site for quite a long time as I know how most of you all enjoy Queen & AL . I myself don't like Adam Lambert, I don't think he brings anything to the Queen legacy. I have seen him front the band twice the first time at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 11th July 2012 and the second time on the UK leg of the 2012 tour. The first show was the better of the two but all his shouty /screaming vocal delivery was hard on the ears . The second time at Birmingham Arena I felt a bit embarrassed by his high camp performance and myself and my partner left quite early and missed all the traffic. This is something I would have never ever done when Queen were John, Freddie, Brian & Roger. We were not the only one's who were leaving early on that evening. I am not going to drone on but one point is Adam needs Brian & Roger a lot more than the other way around. Adam has sold 3 million albums world wide and 5 million singles. Hardly a massive solo career is it ? My interest in Queen with Adam is very low, I don't even watch videos put up online and would have no interest in any ideas of them recording together. I won't go into the last live album "Around The World" as it was poor from the bits I heard. Brian can do what he wants with the Queen legacy but I feel it is damaging a once great band. For those who enjoy what is going around I say good luck to you . "Queen" as it is now isn't for everyone. It's almost a completely different animal. I dont think there's anything wrong with your point of view. In my opinion, Q+AL now is a 'different animal' to the band as they were in 2012. I also didn't take to Adam's screechy vocals at first, but in recent years his voice has matured and improved. The performance that caught my attention was Who Wants To Live Forever at the Isle of Wight festival: Without wishing to compare, this is a pretty powerful and faultless vocal performance that I think Freddie would have been proud of. As for the comment "Adam needs Brian & Roger a lot more than the other way around", I don't really see why the point is being made. Clearly Adam knows he's on to a good thing, but I don't know of another vocalist who could handle all the Queen songs as well as he does, and with the opportunity they've been given, why shouldn't Brian and Roger continue the legacy? Now, whilst everyone is entitled to their opinion, this thread is for discussion of the current US tour. Please can we not turn this into yet another "Queen isn't Queen without Freddie..." type debate, as things are only likely to get unpleasant, and it really has all been said before. Thanks. 🙂
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Post by saintjiub on Oct 29, 2023 0:14:24 GMT
"Queen" as it is now isn't for everyone. It's almost a completely different animal. I dont think there's anything wrong with your point of view. In my opinion, Q+AL now is a 'different animal' to the band as they were in 2012. I also didn't take to Adam's screechy vocals at first, but in recent years his voice has matured and improved. The performance that caught my attention was Who Wants To Live Forever at the Isle of Wight festival: Without wishing to compare, this is a pretty powerful and faultless vocal performance that Freddie would have been proud of. As for the comment "Adam needs Brian & Roger a lot more than the other way around", I don't really see why the point is being made. Clearly Adam knows he's on to a good thing, but I don't know of another vocalist who could handle all the Queen songs as well as he does, and with the opportunity they've been given, why shouldn't Brian and Roger continue the legacy? Now, whilst everyone is entitled to their opinion, this thread is for discussion of the current US tour. Please can we not turn this into yet another "Queen isn't Queen without Freddie..." type debate, as things are only likely to get unpleasant, and it really has all been said before. Thanks. 🙂 Perhaps these complaints could be put into a new topic, since these complaints have nothing to do with the current tour ... that is if these stray comments eventually prove to be too troublesome ...
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Post by vh on Oct 29, 2023 0:45:14 GMT
"Queen" as it is now isn't for everyone. It's almost a completely different animal. I dont think there's anything wrong with your point of view. In my opinion, Q+AL now is a 'different animal' to the band as they were in 2012. I also didn't take to Adam's screechy vocals at first, but in recent years his voice has matured and improved. The performance that caught my attention was Who Wants To Live Forever at the Isle of Wight festival: Without wishing to compare, this is a pretty powerful and faultless vocal performance that Freddie would have been proud of. As for the comment "Adam needs Brian & Roger a lot more than the other way around", I don't really see why the point is being made. Clearly Adam knows he's on to a good thing, but I don't know of another vocalist who could handle all the Queen songs as well as he does, and with the opportunity they've been given, why shouldn't Brian and Roger continue the legacy? Now, whilst everyone is entitled to their opinion, this thread is for discussion of the current US tour. Please can we not turn this into yet another "Queen isn't Queen without Freddie..." type debate, as things are only likely to get unpleasant, and it really has all been said before. Thanks. 🙂 I agree completely, well said.
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Post by merplot on Oct 29, 2023 5:14:35 GMT
To be clear, I wasn't complaining. I was responding to the complaint. I went to both MSG shows and had a great time =)
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Post by snakecharmer on Oct 29, 2023 8:12:57 GMT
Good morning folks I am glad that so many of you are enjoying the "Rhapsody" tour I am sure it is a very polished show. Queen & AL is a totally different animal to the Queen that I fell in love with back in 1973 ,I will be 60 years old next week and went to seven shows with Freddie and John in the band. The two best shows that I went to were at "Knebworth" and "Milton Keynes." Hope you all have a nice day what ever you are doing.
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Post by Nicki on Oct 29, 2023 8:30:06 GMT
Good morning folks I am glad that so many of you are enjoying the "Rhapsody" tour I am sure it is a very polished show. Queen & AL is a totally different animal to the Queen that I fell in love with back in 1973 ,I will be 60 years old next week and went to seven shows with Freddie and John in the band. The two best shows that I went to were at "Knebworth" and "Milton Keynes." Hope you all have a nice day what ever you are doing. Every band or musician that started about 50 years ago as a group of students and is now a group of very successful multi-millionaires is a completely different animal today. Technology and modern life does that.
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Post by dragonkiller on Oct 29, 2023 12:44:12 GMT
Good morning folks I am glad that so many of you are enjoying the "Rhapsody" tour I am sure it is a very polished show. Queen & AL is a totally different animal to the Queen that I fell in love with back in 1973 ,I will be 60 years old next week and went to seven shows with Freddie and John in the band. The two best shows that I went to were at "Knebworth" and "Milton Keynes." Hope you all have a nice day what ever you are doing. You young folk have never had it so good👵 Congrats on your upcoming 60th. 66 for my next one.
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