As you can tell from the title, my favourite part of the performance on Conan is where Adam changed up the song to emphasise the most pertinent 'It's me, I'm a freak' line at 1:50 with a startling 'nervous'-like jump into falsetto on 'me' with a little run on 'freak'. A beautiful touch. I would like to hear a little more rock grit tone from him but neverthless, a strong show. He looked fabulous once again with newly trimmed hair and plenty of makeup. Who else can work a brown leather jacket with tight leather trousers in combo with a shirt and a tie so well? We didn't see the return of the camp retro set from The View, but Monte's new bejewelled guitar was a nice touch.
Awesome, awesome and awesome again!!
ReplyDeleteAdam's happy look while sitting on the chair next to Conan spoke volumes. His performance was a real treat. Next, SYTYCD!!!! Onward and upward!
ReplyDeleteOk - I have a beef - what is it with Kris Allen saying that Adam is just "showing his true colors" now that AI is over? What the heck is that supposed to mean? With friends like that....
ReplyDeleteAdam's AMA performance was a one time TV event. He has already done damage control and backtracked by saying that he will stick with what is performed during rehearsals. I am very disappointed in Kris. Even though this might be an inarticlate way of saying that Adam is an adventurous, fearless performer, he really needs to keep his mouth shut. He is not presenting Adam in a good light. What do you think, Adam Bombed??
I LOVED it. It was my favorite performance of this song.
ReplyDeleteWhich song is he going to perform on NYE? I can hardly wait.
-1877
martı, what a simple and succint summation!
ReplyDeleteCultivate Curiosity, it's one of those rare occasions when he looks small compared to Conan. In that chair he reminds me of a cute excited kid! BTW, your blog is intriguing and has done exactly what the name says.
Lynn, Kris is a bumbling mumbler - do you remember the saying "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by incompetence"? He's probably a little hurt at constantly being overshadowed but I think Kris isn't actually a fan of Adam's music judging by their difference in styles. Because of this, I imagine he just doesn't know what to say when asked. I assume he wanted to say something along the lines of Adam showing who he is now as an artist with his own material.
The words themselves are open to interpretation but I don't think he meant any nastiness. It's just makes for a better story if the press sensationalises it with their own spin, making it sound like a snide remark. I wouldn't worry about it at all.
1877, it keeps improving doesn't it? The little missed handshake at the end gave me a giggle.
After seeing ADAM sunday night at the Jingle Ball in Tampa...and after HOLDING HIM AROUND THE WAIST!!!!..OMG!!..STILL CAN'T COME DOWN OFF THIS HIGH YET...His performance on Conan was TO DIE FOR!! I know...I sound like a groupie..but he just keeps outdoing himself!!!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, I'm thrilled that you got up close! Care to elaborate? Did you get to chat to him?
ReplyDeleteWow! Adam borrowed some of my dance moves :))
ReplyDeleteAnd again Adam proves he is the Artist. One song but each time different performance. Leather suits him down to the ground. Diana
I was in line at the meet and greet for ADAM at the Jingle Ball in Tampa...then all of a sudden..I'm first..they open the curtain and there he is standing there waiting for me and the others behind me to walk up..OMGOMGOMG!!! So I walk up, take his arm, and tell him he's awesome..and that this is the 4th time i'm seeing him..of course he says..AWWWW...THANK YOU!! Then we all leaned in to get the pic..I LEANED ON ADAM LAMBERT and put my arm around his waist..they snapped 2 pics and then we were done..so I held his arm again and said thanks..IT WAS A SURREAL,MINDBLOWING MOMENT!!! BTW...I LOVE your site--GREAT VIDEOS and GREAT COMMENTARY...You describe ADAM in words like we all feel about him in our hearts...BRAVO!! IT'S ALL ABOUT ADAM!!!!!! SHARON FROM OHIO
ReplyDeleteWonderful,loved it. Can't wait to see him perform "Sleepwalker". I have a feeling the next song he performs will be "If I Had You".
ReplyDeleteI never even noticed the missed handshake I can't take my eyes off Adam's face.
I love your blog. I love how thorough you are and how you get all the best videos - I found the Speilberg ADL anthem before you posted it - but who's counting. Your insights are great and I do admire your occasional effort at objectivity - it makes things interesting. I've come to depend on you. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteDiana, we need to be getting some dance lessons from you then!
ReplyDeleteSharon, wow! Love your squee! You're so lucky to have seen him so many times. I'm awfully jealous!
Adamspirit, I also have a feeling the next single is IIHY as I've heard it after a few of the radio interviews. I can see Sleepwalker being a very dramatic and atmospheric production with every single hand up in the air.
Francess40, thanks for your comment and LOL at my attempts to be objective!
Adam Bombed....I'm still GUSHING about my experience holding ADAM around his waist and being THAT CLOSE TO PERFECTION that is ADAM LAMBERT!! I can't even express to u the feeling..I was OVERWHELMED AND STARSTRUCK AND...OMGGGG...FAINTS!!! I will follow him anywhere!! I'm about to get my eye of horus tattoo soon...I'm 53 yrs old and acting like a 12yo!!! But he inspires and moves me and brings out the GLITTER IN ME!!!!
ReplyDeleteAB, too late ah? I could not see the canan's one now, but thanks for the write up. ~K (k65535) :(
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, great to see you're still on cloud nine! I want some of that glitter!
ReplyDeletek65535, the Conan video is back up for you to watch.
Conan left him hanging...
ReplyDeleteExcellent quality on this vid, I'm jealous!
Thanks AB, I finally can watch it now. It is fantastic. My favorite line is still, "but it's me. I'm a freak..." HAHAHA. Absolutely love it every time I hear that lyrics.
ReplyDelete~K
TheSpindleshay, no need to feel jealous! It's the version that terra kindly cleaned up and shared.
ReplyDeletek65536, looks like we agree on the best line of the song, especially as it rings true for Adam. I loved his 'me' because it was quite unexpected.
HAHA. AB, I love the way Adam emphasis certain words in a song, esp. in a live performance. It always end up stuck in my head. It's his body language, his hand, that twitched on his face, that look in his eyes and that voice.
ReplyDeleteThere are the,'"IF" I can't have you' in IICHY, "You and me" & "everything you taught" in Come Home, "I promise not to let you go if you promise not to fade away" in Starlight, and "It's me. I'm a freak.... may be a time I would let you slip away..". And, there will be more to come. So happy that I'm back in the Adam land.
~K