I've gone to every Idol Concert since season 1. This was by far the most exciting concert of all eight seasons. I was lucky to have 4th row seats and a spectacular view of Adam's sexy persona. This represents my perspective on the Adam Lambert Concert.
A disclaimer: I’m providing YouTube links to his Oakland performance. I did not take this video. I was taken by a YouTube user named Uuliani who captured some great footage. The vantage point seemed to a few seats down from where we were siting and possibly one row back. He/she did an excellent job capturing the entire concert. If he/she ever reads this – A big thank you for capturing the memory!
As with all the other Idol Concerts, I was not looking forward to the long wait for Adam's set. However, as in all other concerts (I should have learned a lesson by now) the other Idols were actually pretty good. They were musically more cohesive, entertaining and the audience, including me, seemed to enjoy their performances.
As the countdown to Number 2 came closer, the audience was more responsive in part because of anticipation but also the idols all were giving very good performances.
Then, the moment arrived. Lights flashed like fireworks on the 4th of July, The lights were accompanied by sonic booms announcing the Adam Bomb hat arrived. The Bomb descended singing his signature tribute to sexiness, Whole Lotta Love. The audience went wild letting him know that there was as much love in the audience as there was on stage!
Adam introduced the audience to the work of an UK indie group who he’s said in the past that’s he’s very fond of. He performed Starlight my Muse. The song laments leaving people who care about you on a journey into the unknown, questioning whether the search for starlight is worth it anymore. Here is where we experienced the purity of his voice, extraordinary I couldn’t help but think, was he speaking to his fans when he sang:
And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away.
Adam's interpretation of music is incredible only surpassed by his amazing voice. If those in the audience had any question about this ability, it was answered by his rendition of Mad World. A haunting, heartfelt performance that left many (including myself) with tears streaming down their face. It was an interesting reaction for me because this song has been done so many times on various TV shows. However, the impact of seeing it live added a whole new intimate dimension which can’t be adequately captured on television.
Link: (same as for Muse – Starlight, above)
We were the treated to a performance by Adam and “his sister.” Allison and Adam performed their enjoyable rendition of Slow Ride. Now, here is where television has an advantage. I enjoyed the AI performance a lot. I loved the reaction they had to each other. They kind of egged each other on, I loved it. Unfortunately, these moments were done toward the back of the stage and, while you could see they were interacting, you couldn’t see their expressions. I think these moments should have been done at the front of the stage with a bit more lighting. Having said that, the Adam and Allison’s vocals were top notch. The whole segment was fun and a joy to watch.
With Starlight Adam seemed to be preparing us for a journey and asked us to stick by him. But why? It seemed to me that his answer was in his last performance, a David Bowie medley. Life on Mars was clearly a tribute Bowie, complete with a hint of an English accent. They only difference between Adam’s version and Bowie’s was Adam’s incredible range and ability to sustain notes that is beyond human. After his thank you to his Idol, Adam signaled what’s to come by symbolically removing his leather trench coat. His last two numbers set the arena on fire. His performance of Fame was electric.. He epitomized sexy. Apparently, some woman (I assume) thought so too as she cast her bra onto the stage. Adams reaction: “Yeah!” as he tossed it back into the audience. His last number in the medley invited us to “dance with me and I’ll set you free.” There were a lot of people set free that night! His exhilarating performance had the audience charged. Where do find someone with such an amazing voice and the ability to capture an audience with his sensual performance. You find it at an Adam Lambert Concert!
We had one last Glimpse of Adam was in the finale. The group of eight performed Don’t Stop Believing. Scott and Matt started it off my performing a piano duo. They were escorted back to the group and a few moment later Kradam, our American Idols rose up from beneath the stage.
It was a rousing number that had the audience on their feet with the appearance of Kradam.
We all know Adam’s back story and it was truly fulfilling to see him attain his dream. I, for one will be looking forward to his CD in the fall and, hopefully, his concert tour next spring.
I've gone to every Idol Concert since season 1. This was by far the most exciting concert of all eight seasons. I was lucky to have 4th row seats and a spectacular view of Adam's sexy persona. This represents my perspective on the Adam Lambert Concert.
A disclaimer: I’m providing YouTube links to his Oakland performance. I did not take this video. I was taken by a YouTube user named Uuliani who captured some great footage. The vantage point seemed to a few seats down from where we were siting and possibly one row back. He/she did an excellent job capturing the entire concert. If he/she ever reads this – A big thank you for capturing the memory!
As with all the other Idol Concerts, I was not looking forward to the long wait for Adam's set. However, as in all other concerts (I should have learned a lesson by now) the other Idols were actually pretty good. They were musically more cohesive, entertaining and the audience, including me, seemed to enjoy their performances.
As the countdown to Number 2 came closer, the audience was more responsive in part because of anticipation but also the idols all were giving very good performances.
Then, the moment arrived. Lights flashed like fireworks on the 4th of July, The lights were accompanied by sonic booms announcing the Adam Bomb hat arrived. The Bomb descended singing his signature tribute to sexiness, Whole Lotta Love. The audience went wild letting him know that there was as much love in the audience as there was on stage!
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjEmpTGeqT0&feature=related
Adam introduced the audience to the work of an UK indie group who he’s said in the past that’s he’s very fond of. He performed Starlight my Muse. The song laments leaving people who care about you on a journey into the unknown, questioning whether the search for starlight is worth it anymore. Here is where we experienced the purity of his voice, extraordinary I couldn’t help but think, was he speaking to his fans when he sang:
And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5zkhBCynk
Adam's interpretation of music is incredible only surpassed by his amazing voice. If those in the audience had any question about this ability, it was answered by his rendition of Mad World. A haunting, heartfelt performance that left many (including myself) with tears streaming down their face. It was an interesting reaction for me because this song has been done so many times on various TV shows. However, the impact of seeing it live added a whole new intimate dimension which can’t be adequately captured on television.
Link: (same as for Muse – Starlight, above)
We were the treated to a performance by Adam and “his sister.” Allison and Adam performed their enjoyable rendition of Slow Ride. Now, here is where television has an advantage. I enjoyed the AI performance a lot. I loved the reaction they had to each other. They kind of egged each other on, I loved it. Unfortunately, these moments were done toward the back of the stage and, while you could see they were interacting, you couldn’t see their expressions. I think these moments should have been done at the front of the stage with a bit more lighting. Having said that, the Adam and Allison’s vocals were top notch. The whole segment was fun and a joy to watch.
With Starlight Adam seemed to be preparing us for a journey and asked us to stick by him. But why? It seemed to me that his answer was in his last performance, a David Bowie medley. Life on Mars was clearly a tribute Bowie, complete with a hint of an English accent. They only difference between Adam’s version and Bowie’s was Adam’s incredible range and ability to sustain notes that is beyond human. After his thank you to his Idol, Adam signaled what’s to come by symbolically removing his leather trench coat. His last two numbers set the arena on fire. His performance of Fame was electric.. He epitomized sexy. Apparently, some woman (I assume) thought so too as she cast her bra onto the stage. Adams reaction: “Yeah!” as he tossed it back into the audience. His last number in the medley invited us to “dance with me and I’ll set you free.” There were a lot of people set free that night! His exhilarating performance had the audience charged. Where do find someone with such an amazing voice and the ability to capture an audience with his sensual performance. You find it at an Adam Lambert Concert!
We had one last Glimpse of Adam was in the finale. The group of eight performed Don’t Stop Believing. Scott and Matt started it off my performing a piano duo. They were escorted back to the group and a few moment later Kradam, our American Idols rose up from beneath the stage.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJ6zls8vIs
It was a rousing number that had the audience on their feet with the appearance of Kradam.
We all know Adam’s back story and it was truly fulfilling to see him attain his dream. I, for one will be looking forward to his CD in the fall and, hopefully, his concert tour next spring.