Queen + Adam Lambert Madison Square Garden Concert Review: New York Daily News "Did They Rock Us? Oh YES!"
Filed Under () by glitzylady on Friday, July 18, 2014
Posted at : Friday, July 18, 2014
"Queen + Adam Lambert concert review: Brian May, Roger Taylor prove that they’re far from biting the dust at Madison Square Garden gig"
"Former American Idol finalist Adam Lambert channeled the late Freddie Mercury to reinvigorate the legendary band’s classic tunes, from 'Radio Gaga' to 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'"
BY KEVIN COUGHLIN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Friday, July 18, 2014, 6:35 AM
Video by the author: "Queen + Adam Lambert receive a hero's welcome at The World Most Famous Arena"
EXCERPTS from the review:
"Strutting the curvaceous stage like a black leather-clad peacock with a slight pompadour, Lambert launched into the set opener, "Now I'm Here" with ferocity and vigor. At times, Lambert's presence appeared to rejuvenate and energize May's and Taylor's performance throughout the 2 hour 15-minute, 23-song set."
"On songs such as "Stone Cold Crazy", "Seven Seas of Rhye", and "Killer Queen", Lambert displayed Mercury-esque flamboyancy and showmanship"
"On standards such as "Tie Your Mother Down" and the disco anthem "Another One Bites the Dust," he did not attempt to "own" the song or put his stamp on it, but simply to honor Freddie."
"Afterwards, Lambert took advantage of an old Freddie Mercury show staple and that was getting the crowd involved in a sing-along. He had the audience eating out of his hand, often singing good-natured gibberish that the crowd repeated. Either way, it worked."
"Did they rock us? Oh YES!"
Read the ENTIRE review here: Much more!
LINK to the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS CONCERT REVIEW:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/queen-adam-lambert-concert-review-brian-roger-taylor-prove-biting-dust-article-1.1871650
"Former American Idol finalist Adam Lambert channeled the late Freddie Mercury to reinvigorate the legendary band’s classic tunes, from 'Radio Gaga' to 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'"
BY KEVIN COUGHLIN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Friday, July 18, 2014, 6:35 AM
Video by the author: "Queen + Adam Lambert receive a hero's welcome at The World Most Famous Arena"
EXCERPTS from the review:
"Strutting the curvaceous stage like a black leather-clad peacock with a slight pompadour, Lambert launched into the set opener, "Now I'm Here" with ferocity and vigor. At times, Lambert's presence appeared to rejuvenate and energize May's and Taylor's performance throughout the 2 hour 15-minute, 23-song set."
"On songs such as "Stone Cold Crazy", "Seven Seas of Rhye", and "Killer Queen", Lambert displayed Mercury-esque flamboyancy and showmanship"
"On standards such as "Tie Your Mother Down" and the disco anthem "Another One Bites the Dust," he did not attempt to "own" the song or put his stamp on it, but simply to honor Freddie."
"Afterwards, Lambert took advantage of an old Freddie Mercury show staple and that was getting the crowd involved in a sing-along. He had the audience eating out of his hand, often singing good-natured gibberish that the crowd repeated. Either way, it worked."
"Did they rock us? Oh YES!"
Read the ENTIRE review here: Much more!
LINK to the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS CONCERT REVIEW:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/queen-adam-lambert-concert-review-brian-roger-taylor-prove-biting-dust-article-1.1871650
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7 comments:
So far there are few great reviews. Who cares about Another One Bites of Dust in NYT!
Nice review. Also, people.com has a picture do Adam in their star tracks section. They say he is Queen's opening act, but still great to be noticed and fabulous picture.
Bravo!!!
Great Review NYC!!!
I have never been more proud to be a Glambert :)
GREAT show Adam! You led the way and we all followed.......
You're amazing!
Hollywood Reporter review:
Queen + Adam Lambert Create Magic at Madison Square Garden (Video)
Back in March, when the Queen + Adam Lambert tour was first announced, Lambert sat in the front lobby of Madison Square Garden and told reporters that playing the famed arena was a dream of his.
On July 17, Lambert’s dream came true as he stood in front of a packed house that included View host Whoopi Goldberg, stepping in for the late Freddie Mercury on a summer night that Queen guitarist Brian May said was filled with “magic.”
Standing behind a curtain and shrouded in a dark silhouette, Lambert seemed to take a moment to gather himself before unleashing his masterful vocal acrobatics on the opening number, “Now I’m Here.”
It was a dramatic moment -the realization of a boyhood fantasy come true.
When May asked the crowd how they liked “the new guy,” Lambert was greeted with cheers, to which he humbly responded, “Thanks, guys.”
Read more:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/queen-adam-lambert-create-magic-719632?utm_source=twitter&mobile_redirect=false
Love all the fabulous reviews that Adam and Queen have been receiving for their concerts. From the vids I have seen of the shows, they are blowing the roof off each of the venues where they perform each night. The applause, the cheers, the enthustiastic audiences just prove that this partnering of Adam and Queen was genius and they seem to be enjoying every minute of it.
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