tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78381676127327964872024-03-13T02:06:02.380+00:00Adam Lambert ObsessionA blog for the Adam Lambert obsessed about his performances, his music and other musingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-28532087885627239302015-01-01T03:44:00.001+00:002015-01-01T03:44:11.654+00:00Queen + Adam Lambert Rock BigHello 2015!
I didn't mean to leave such a long gap between posts. In fact there are tons of half-finished posts that I haven't got round to finishing and publishing yet.
I feel compelled to jot down a few words right now, even if it's just a pic/tweet spam to capture the instinctive reaction. How fucking good was that, eh? What a way to ring in the new year. I'm pretty sure that won over a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-7665195365654067032013-09-22T17:33:00.002+01:002013-09-22T17:48:43.333+01:00Queenbert iHeartRadio Festival Las VegasIt was Queenbert last time round that broke this blog due to the long sets and overwhelming volume of media, so this seems an appropriate time to fix it. A Queenbert collaboration is about as perfect a fit as it's possible to get and a reunion we'd been wishing the months away for. Here's the full set:
It seems like forever since I last saw Adam perform and what a sight for sore eyes he is. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-83324447077714900332013-09-14T02:31:00.000+01:002013-09-18T22:43:39.308+01:00Lay Me Down - Stream with Review and LyricsI didn't expect to neglect this blog for so many months but I've been busy trying to sort my life out and am regularly daunted by the mountain of stuff I still have to watch and review. Maybe I'll just draw a line under it seeing we have new music to get into. Here's Avicii's new song Lay Me Down with Adam on vocals and Nile Rodgers on Guitar:
There's no messing around here; a thumping Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-68957412436637629782013-04-16T01:44:00.000+01:002013-04-27T00:55:27.808+01:00Miami Beach Gay PrideThis was to be one of a number of LGBT events that Adam was to perform in. There were a few rumours (wishful thinking) about that stemmed from Adam's tweet that A Deeper Love might be a new inclusion in his set. Thinking back to Sydney's Mardi Gras I did wonder whether he was going to really let loose and perform in the true spirit of the event, codpiece and all. In one of most ridiculously loud Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-13335601093472782962013-02-05T03:05:00.000+00:002013-09-14T02:31:49.523+01:00We Are Family Foundation Celebration Gala 2.0Do not adjust your screens, this really is my first post in absolutely ages. I did intend to summarise every concert but the backlog is now massive and Bert time is scarce. So I've been chugging along doing the bare minimum on the Performances site which should come in handy when that write-up time arrives. Not sure when that or the next post will be though.
Shady is by far my favourite Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-42248904624728256582012-07-24T15:12:00.001+01:002012-11-01T02:13:38.547+00:00Friday Download - Never Close Our EyesThe second of Adam's UK TV promo performances of NCOE, this one's for a children's music programme from the Beeb. It makes a very refreshing change to see such a young audience all bopping along to him with much enthusiasm.
Adam uses session musicians as his usual band didn't make the trip over the pond. As usual he's looking fine as an understated rocker, no bulging risqué trouser situations Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-9548433541348385542012-07-24T00:35:00.000+01:002012-07-24T00:35:30.150+01:00Alice's Summerthing 2012It seems like this sunny daytime radio concert happened such a long time ago. Adam was without Isaac, his usual drummer, but the rest of the band and backing singers were there. The visual presentation - Adam's cool daytime rocker look with mirrored sunglasses and the staging - is very reminiscent of his Moscow concert.
The set commences with a sassy and energetic Trespassing followed by Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-76726365644295208282012-06-30T17:18:00.000+01:002012-11-01T02:16:23.071+00:00Graham Norton - Never Close Our EyesIt was always one of my wishes to have Adam slay the UK with his charmicide on Graham Norton so I was very happy when this was announced. I did try to get tickets but failed so just had to watch on TV like everyone else. But my, it was great to see him on TV rather than a substandard stream for once.
Adam's hair is high and fabulous, and his face is a bit of a curious hue under those lights Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-11371730828721779252012-06-30T00:46:00.000+01:002012-06-30T00:46:45.530+01:00G-A-Y LondonApologies for the long delay, I've been suffering from massive computer fail as well as various other failures!
Adam's first gig in the UK was at G-A-Y so it's only apt that he would kick off his Trespassing era with a return. Plus I'm sure this is probably one of his favourite venues for obvious reasons. He must love performing for this audience. Here's my playlist:
Adam's in his trusty Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-88689451281866651782012-06-08T17:35:00.000+01:002012-06-08T17:35:59.867+01:00Rays of Sunshine LondonThis is Adam's first UK Trespassing-era gig open to all and is part of a charity extravaganza for Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity. The line-up has lots of big name pop acts with a large proportion originating from TV talent shows.
The venue is the iconic Royal Albert Hall, home to many a famous concert. It's been a long-standing wish of mine to see Adam perform an acoustic concert there soUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-56187658345065693622012-06-02T03:08:00.003+01:002013-03-15T02:27:59.547+00:00Bertwear T-Shirts and AccessoriesUPDATE 02/06/12 - "Werk" T-shirt designs added.
Here are a couple more designs for you on the theme of "Werk", a word found in the lyrics and a word to describe the response to the album's funk side:
The first one here is "Werk Bitch!". I thought about using the Trespassing stripes but decided against it because I have feeling we're going to be sick of it before long. To keep with the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-80497304402471043202012-06-02T01:20:00.000+01:002012-06-02T01:20:26.603+01:0094.7 Fresh FM FreshtivalThose studded shorts! And those boots! With that weird hoody thing! Don't you just love that Adam is a never-ending source of amusement? I can't help but admire his attitude and sense of fun when it comes to his presentation. Here's my playlist:
The set starts off as usual with Trespassing and Kickin' In, which has impressive vocals. I've started to find Brian's banter slightly irritating as Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-12214127146674427642012-06-01T00:26:00.000+01:002012-06-01T00:26:42.575+01:0096.5 TIC Spring FlingSHORTS!!! Below-the-knee rocker length, but that still comes as quite the shock. There's still daylight and the weather's hot so it's a logical choice. The trashy loud vest with dollar signs however, isn't. Still you have to love that Adam doesn't take himself too seriously, and this is one of those hilarious WTF? outfits that works in setting a fun mood.
The set starts with a funky-as-hell Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-76170930138292749632012-05-31T20:03:00.001+01:002012-05-31T20:09:06.356+01:00Sirius XM OutQI'd been waiting on this set of performances for ages, hoping that Sirius XM would post them on their channel but they still haven't appeared. Right now we only have the audio captured by @ScorpioBert. This set was performed back in February at the studio's Fishbowl for The Morning Jolt with Larry Flick.
The set starts with WWFM, the arrangement sounds lovely, especially the piano. Adam uses Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-40475056623243181852012-05-29T15:18:00.002+01:002012-06-03T12:00:04.788+01:00Never Close Our Eyes Music VideoI've finally gotten round to doing my write-up so apologies for the delay. Here's the video with my review:
We already saw the intro of this from the teaser so now we get the full thing. Adam lives in a gloomy colourless dystopian facility where everything is uniform and linear apart from the slaves that inhabit it. But even they move like robots, living a regimented existence of repetition Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-49426313002286863712012-05-27T01:27:00.002+01:002012-05-27T01:42:15.621+01:0098.5 KRZ's Summer Smash Wilkes-BarreAdam looks fantastic in off-horizontal stripes under a black jacket that still has a black armband. Here's a playlist of my video picks:
The set starts as usual with Trespassing which has a wow moment in that glory note that is so high and sustained. Kickin' In is very camp with OTT expressions, wiggly-ass dancing and great vocals. The sound of the bass on this version of Shady sounds most Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-14997608386620326032012-05-26T23:26:00.000+01:002012-05-26T23:26:58.363+01:0095.5 WPLJ Scott & Todd's Super Summer Blast-OffFor an early morning gig, Adam looks chipper with an unusual sartorial choice of checked shirt over a white T-shirt. The crowd looks a little different to the usual flailing females, with quite a few stationary blokes in baseball caps near the front.
A strong Trespassing starts the set before the shirt comes off to go round Adam's waist for WWFM. It's a bit disconcerting that the crowd, for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-85618058270041876792012-05-26T00:16:00.001+01:002012-05-26T00:17:16.732+01:00Watch What Happens LiveAdam appeared on Bravo TV's Watch What Happens Live with fellow guest Beth Ditto. Here's the full show:
Adam's appearance here is made of win and is a right treat. He seems to feed off Beth's energy, showing his humour and charm. The snarky side that hasn't been seen for a while comes out to play. He isn't afraid to get his claws out for some priceless moments but still stays classy. Love this!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-71711072917365715322012-05-23T16:42:00.000+01:002012-05-23T16:42:57.104+01:00Q102 Springle BallAdam has new ash blonde highlights up top with those stars and stripe trousers and blue jacket. The crowd is well up for it, egging him on and he's returning the energy. He isn't happy with the sound for much of Trespassing and Kickin' In. Despite myself, I'm singing along to Naked Love, finding that bit by bit I'm being ensnared. Even though WWFM is an old song, it's a highlight for me. The Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-38962755269138672672012-05-23T01:07:00.002+01:002012-05-24T20:30:44.271+01:00AOL Sessions - Trespassing PromoHere's the AOL session that was originally recorded on 25th April. It's made up of NCOE, Trespassing, Cuckoo, Naked Love and Broken English. I've watched all of these through just the once so I'll only post brief first impressions for now.
Adam sounds incredible and looks fantastic despite my mild aversion to leopardskin. I'm so happy to get such a good quality recording of a live performance, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-25976001327502755622012-05-21T22:48:00.000+01:002012-05-21T22:48:20.225+01:00103.5 KTUphoriaAdam steps onto the stage donning a luminous yellow vest under a sleeveless leather jacket with very tight stars and stripes trousers.
First up we have Trespassing to set the mood and he sings a surprisingly high "GPS" line. It leads straight into Kickin' In. I like the verses but think the structure of the song needs tweaking to come alive. Perhaps another verse or a shortened repetition Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-76889580183404211842012-05-20T14:56:00.003+01:002012-05-20T15:48:18.959+01:00Never Close Our Eyes - Video TeaserAdam tweeted out a little preview of his upcoming music video for NCOE. We know how much he enjoys this part of making music so I'm sure he couldn't wait to share it with us:
It's only 17 seconds long but that 17 seconds of a rapid burst of scenes tells us a lot. It's set in sci-fi dystopia where Adam appears to be a prisoner living a regimented minimalist existence under constant surveillanceUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-65770518301542363262012-05-20T04:15:00.001+01:002012-05-20T15:48:32.742+01:00KISS 108 Concert 2012For this concert, Adam's got the daytime rocker look nailed with a sleeveless hoody over a T-shirt adorned with native American patterns. Here's the video along with my comments below:
I think Trespassing is one of the most enjoyable songs performed live and it's absolutely fantastic to see such a huge crowd getting into it and clapping along.
Kickin' In is a rocking version with great funk Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-35647384878824120862012-05-20T02:31:00.003+01:002012-05-23T16:54:10.630+01:00FantabulosoThe set was made up of Trespassing, Kickin' in, Shady, WWFM, Cuckoo and NCOE. We finally have acceptable sound so here's my playlist and comments below:
Adam is dressed all in black apart from a leopardskin shirt. I wonder whether the black armband is for Donna Summer. Those trousers are impossibly tight!
Trespassing is fun and cheeky, make sure you catch that pelvic action just before the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838167612732796487.post-44795330892258406562012-05-19T17:43:00.000+01:002012-05-19T17:43:52.885+01:00American Idol - Never Close Our EyesAdam's third return to AI to perform was something that had been on the cards for quite some time and one that I'd really been looking forward to. When Adam's on the Idol stage, he's determined to give us an audiovisual feast, never failing to impress. Who can forget that swirling vortex of WWFM or the dark intimate set of Aftermath? I was very excited about what Adam would bring to the stage Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8