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From Variety: Adam Lambert Does Double Performing Duty on ‘Idol’ as New Winner is Crowned #NewEyes #Bohemian Rhapsody

Filed Under () by glitzylady on Monday, May 20, 2019

Posted at : Monday, May 20, 2019

From Variety: Adam Lambert Does Double Performing Duty on ‘Idol’ as New Winner is Crowned #NewEyes #Bohemian Rhapsody

LINK to the Variety article --> HERE <--

"A new “American Idol” winner was crowned Sunday night, but not before Adam Lambert returned to the stage for the season finale for a pair of performances that included his new single and a duet with eliminated contestant Dimitrius Graham Sunday."

Adam Lambert on the American Idol Stage May 19, 2019


Some QUOTES from the longer article/review (LINK at the top of this page)
Dressed elegantly in a velvet suit and the world’s widest bell bottoms (Gucci-style), Lambert — in a pretaped performance — effortlessly delivered a cool, nuanced performance of “New Eyes,” the sexy, soulful, classic rock-flavored track from his forthcoming album, “Velvet.” In an inspired artistic move, Lambert chose an all-female backing band of first-class musicians — including drummer Taylor Gordon, guitarist Angie Swan (who also performs with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne) and bassist Satarra — to flesh out the arrangement.
Dimitrius Graham stood center stage to sing the opening lines of the song, connecting immediately with the camera and walking the stage until Lambert emerged, styled in black and generously allowing his partner to shine, particularly in the operatic section. It was nice to see the subtle ways that Lambert shares the stage with whomever he is paired with. It’s his gift, as was evidenced on the night he instructed each Idol in the art of performance.
If the show is looking to shake up the panel of mentors and coaches, it’s clear after his unofficial dominance with multiple appearances this season that the season 8 runner-up turned Queen frontman would be a no-brainer for a permanent role.



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26 comments:

Anne Marie said...

I would love to see Adam as a judge, but I don't see how he could fit it into his busy schedule. They could definitely use some judges who aren't afraid to critique the contestants.

Glamitup said...

It was pre taped??

Rosepetal said...

Anne Marie
So true .....there’s so much syrupy praise flowing from these judges no matter, the performance,it’s a wonder the contestants are stuck to the stage.

Dee R Gee said...

Adam has already proven that he is very good judge, as well as a mentor. We went through a couple of early post-Idol years where there were constant rumors that Adam would be an Idol judge. It hasn't happened, except for that one time he substituted. I think he'd make a great judge. He's one of the very very few who makes actual constructive comments. If the show continues, he may find a window of time to do it.

He would be a breath of fresh air. Of the zillion reasons I don't watch the show is because of the behavior of the judges, no matter who they are. It's very offensive to me. Needlessly annoying and over the top.

Adam nailed both BoRap and NE with grace and style and gorgeousness. I'll bet lots of viewers who haven't seen him in a while were surprised at how he looks.
That HAIR is a huge difference!

Mi Re La said...

HOLLIWOOD LIFE:

"It’s been ten years since Adam Lambert competed on ‘American Idol,’ but he was back and better than ever with TWO epic performances during the season 17 finale.!

https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/05/19/adam-lambert-american-idol-finale-season-17-performance/

creamtangerine said...

Love to see Adam on that show also as a judge or a mentor. Adam can show them how it is done. So please with that young man. I thought the show was live, they stated it was taped when he sang NEW EYES. What's going on?

Patria said...

It's always been a no brainer that Adam should be a judge. Don't know how that would limit Adam on doing other things. Also I'm not convinced part of the judges job isn't to lead the way to the contestant that has been pre-determined to be the winner. Would Adam be on board with that? Katy rarely said any thing nice about the girls (the few times I looked in on the show) and when she did she always qualified it.

As for the taped performances, it's my understanding that is common. Wasn't Carries's and Katy's taped? I have no problem with pre-taped. I'm sure it gives the stage workers a chance to set up for the live stuff if a film is being shown.

Nanbert said...

I love Variety's quote about Adam....."generously allowing his partner to shine"..."It was nice to see the subtle ways that Lambert shares the stage"..."it's his gift"!

We've always known how generous Adam is...and have often discussed it...but it's wonderful to realize "those in the know" acknowledge and admire that lovely trait of his as well. It should also make ANY artist pleased and comfortable with the idea of singing with him, IMO.

Notice also that Variety even remarks about Adam's "unofficial dominance with multiple appearances" (on AI)....and that he "would be a no-brainer for a permanent role."

All in all, a SMASHING success for Adam!

Dee R Gee said...

Love Hollywood Life's comment "Signature quirky style." That is ADAM. He is like no one else. He is unique in every way.

His performances were wonderful. He is a perfect duet partner. We got hear both his "big" voice with BoRap and his lighter voice with NE.

I would love to know what that hair feels like. LOL

Dee R Gee said...

And yes, he would make a great judge. He's proved it already on other shows. I cannot tolerate the judges that have been on. Adam is kind and helpful, constructive and understanding. funny and gentle. A perfect person to work with.

Nanbert said...

I agree about the Judges. I liked them personally, especially charming Lionel and fun Katie, but felt they "gushed" way too much over the contestants. Probably they were instructed to do that, but it made it seem very "phony", and didn't give any constructive criticism. Also, it just became very repetitive...and boring, IMO.

Anne Marie said...

It was taped live, in the afternoon, then we saw it in our own time slot. It was also shown again right after the show, in its normal time slot. That is how most shows do. That is how it was done when Adam was a contestant. The only difference with Idol was that it is taped the same day, because of the voting. Ellens was taped for Adams appearance to be shown on the 31st of May. She usually tapes several shows over a 2 day time. Seems to me that Javi wasn't there,
He posted Sunday was a grey day. I imagine Adam was gone early and stayed after the show to go out to eat with some people. That is show business, and something Javi hasn't had to deal with yet. Hoping some of Javi's friends and Adams friends will try to fill his afternoons and weekends with stuff to do or visit him to help pass the time, when Adam has to tour. I am sure there will be occasions when Javi can go with Adam. Don't know if he got to go to the taping of Ellens show, because he works 6 to 2pm.

Sue Smith said...

He said recently he enjoyed being a mentor and rather do that. Someone ask if he like to be a guest judge. I think he liked the hands on help with the contestants.
Yes he is better than ever loved both performances.
Believe New Eyes was raised do to time and having to set up the stage for BR with lots of visuals. Both performances were amaizing. Absolutely believe BR was live, judges were there. He probably just taped NE earlier that day. KP performance before him was absolutely taped. Adam had 2 in a roll and BR required videos of chains ect. Lots of visual. NE a bit more simple but just as spectacular in performance and vocals. Just two different kinds of excellence. Correction above believe NE
was taped nor raised. This stupid phone.
Adam was so amaizing in BR with D he let him shine and probably help his career because of it a long with his own. Most others and I've seen it happen on these shows would have hog the spot light. But that's not Adam and because of his generosity they both are off wobderful.
I'm so in love with New Eyes I cant tell you. The look, the voice, love the hair and love the Adam performing. Both performances not just BR the best of the night hands down.
Correction they both came off wonderful. Both men's performances blended beautifully and were wonderful. Bet Adam worked alot to help D oerformance as well.
The winner is cited and the girls will like him and that's why he won. Lots 9f young girls vote. The other guy was more original hope his career does good.
But the boy Adam sang with has better chops IMO than either one of the 2 top guys. People saying something about he had wrong song choices.
Anyway Adam was wonderful last night great appearances he looked magnificent to me. Love this new look and it fit both performances. He such a rock star getting better with every performance.
Call this Idol worship dont care he deserves all the praise.

Anne Marie said...

Loved Ryan Seacrest comment, "The performance we didn't know we needed" referring to BR. I agree, Adam and Dimitrious, they were the best act of the show. Of course Adam was the best singer there, and he slayed that song. For him it was like slipping into a soft pair of slippers. D sang his part extremely well too.
The stage changes are done in lightening speed, by the crew who work it, during the commercial breaks, which are usually about 4 minutes. Gives time for the audience to leave to get a drink or whatever. They announce that they have 40 seconds to get back to their seat, or wait til the next break. People who gone to these shows have commented about it.

Dee R Gee said...

NE was taped the previous day, I believe.

Sunflower said...

Hmmmm, no wonder Adam was able to do a quick change for Bo Rhap because his "New Eyes " segment was pretaped! It sure looked like it happened right before the second song. I enjoyed reading this Variety article and the very nice comments on Adam! What Adam wore just seemed perfect with New Eyes, during my days of wearing Bellbottoms, I never wore a pair as wide as these (Gucci) pair, I'm not a very tall person so I was not too much a fan of this style because I felt I looked even shorter, lol, but Adam makes it look sexy! His second outfit was equally amazing!

Mi Re La said...

Stunning photo on Adam IG story
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7BX5JxWwAMKH60.jpg

Mi Re La said...

On this day (May 20) in 2009, Queen + Adam Lambert played 'We Are The Champions', with Adam Lambert and Kris Allen for the 'American Idol' Season 8 finale, Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, USA.... and the rest is history... hundreds of Queen + Adam Lambert sold-out arena & stadium concerts later ... with #TheRhapsodyTour to go !

Mi Re La said...

OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION
@adamlambert Scheduled To Perform On May 31 “Ellen DeGeneres Show”
https://headlineplanet.com/home/2019/05/20/adam-lambert-scheduled-to-perform-on-may-31-ellen-degeneres-show/

Sue Smith said...

Saw entertainment tonight caught the second running of it. Showed that the one who won LH tried out last year was rejected did not make it through. He was not going to try out again but did and then won. It was his second time on the show.
They showed Adam and CU said they slayed. The only guest performers they showed. I'm just saying what they said and showed. Many guest stars on the show only mentioned those 2. About time they gave Adam credit.sure on other news shows only ones I watched.





Mi Re La said...

INTERVIEW!!
ADAM LAMBERT TALKS WORKING WITH QUEEN AND THE MAKING OF HIS ALL NEW ALBUM, ‘VELVET’
https://www.hungertv.com/editorial/adam-lambert-talks-working-with-queen-and-the-making-of-his-all-new-album-velvet/

Mi Re La said...

Ross King Instagram
Always love bumping into the wonderful, talented and really good guy @adamlambert new single #neweyes out now..brilliant!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxt7CVrh4Wm/

Dee R Gee said...

He says he has "wiped the slate clean." I'm SO glad. Can't wait for more music from VELVET!

Mi Re La said...

Adam Lambert Returns With Solo Single 'New Eyes' From New Album 'Velvet' | Good Morning Britain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=9lWRXYi2mWM

Anne Marie said...

Isn't the show taped in the morning , then edited to show in the evening, which is why we see the people on the stage performing, and also show stuff happening behind the stage too.The editing is so important because they had to fit it in the 3 hour time slot, and not run over. Adam had to cut the end of NE, we didn't see the guitar solo. There was one major annoyance for me about the show, the audience was screaming so loud, I had a hard time hearing Ryan Seacrest most of the time.

Mi Re La said...

Adam Lambert thanking his fans supporting his new single New Eyes, more to come from VELVET ALBUM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEl5E61mIGs