Like most first concerts, there was a few problems, including Adam's mic being turned down too low when he first came on stage, but it ended up being a great concert. It was so wonderful hearing those songs again and watching the crowd sing alone. Adam was so ready for this and you could see on his face, he was loving it and enjoying giving his voice to some phenomenal songs. Adam was so confident and I think the total support he got from Brian and Roger, gave him that extra "something" to shine on the Queen stage.
As for some Queen fans not liking the Adam's performance, that's all subjective, just it would be for any other artist stepping in as a frontman. No one is going to replace Freddie and people like Adam realize that and they don't even try to do that. He just did himself and showed respect to the music and to Queen/Freddie. I was one of those fans who were happy to hear the music again and enjoy watching how much fun Brian and Roger were having. Plus the chemistry between Adam and the dynamic duo was wonderful and the smiles on their faces, said it all. It wasn't a perfect concert and Freddie wasn't there, but it was still a magical night with Sir Elton, Queen and Adam Lambert in concert together. I have to say Elton John was phenomenal, that man can still kick some ass on stage. No lip syncing, just him singing his hit songs in his own voice and showing what a true artist do on stage.
JeniChua I'd like 2 give a hearty F*ck You 2 any1 who can't get in2 this! @adamlambert wailin n struttin his guts out! #KILLED http://youtu.be/r-AU8ZKDVu4
Francess40 Today, in Kieve, @Adam Lambert ushered Queen back like a phoenix from ashes. Heartwarming, mindblowing concert. Fierce. Soulful. BEAUTIFUL!
marclebeau1 Okay.... @adamlambert is more Freddie-like than Rodgers. It was a really great concert to watch. He did a great job. I look forward to DVD.
amylreid83 @adamlambert One of my friends is a HUGE Queen fan & after he watched the show, he told me that nobody can replace FM but you come pretty damn close to it!! He was totally AMAZED by your IMMACULATE (was the word he used) vocals and your AMAZING stage presence!! One other thing he mentioned was that @QueenWillRock knows amazing freaking talent when they see it!!! He was so proud of you that he said he is even going out to purchase multiple copies of Trespassing to give to his friends!! (*-*)/
blueskyviews so ESPN could you please show Queen & Adam singing WATC in your montage tomorrow instead of Coldplay concert at the beginning of tourney?
Vladochka @adamlambert never heard of you before,but concert in Kiev,with these tremendously multi talented guys from Queen,WOW,your immense talent..!
aisha_crus The show #eltonjohnqueenconcertkyiv was unbelievable! I had a total blast! Definitely not #QUEEN in the classical sense, but it was fun
aisha_crus #QUEEN 's and @adamlambert 's and #eltonjohn 's professionalism is unquestionable! The show was perfect
brianmaycom: Brian's Soapbox July 2012: http://bit.ly/MzZGDo KIEV - AN AMAZING NIGHT ! - Brian May's comments and pictures from concert
"I was at times quite mesmerised by what @adamlambert was doing & sometimes forgot to play" - Brian May" -
Antiaidsmaidan @adamlambert Thanks Adam for such an amazing show...! Thanks for supporting Ukraine without AIDS! waiting for your next show! #antiadsmaidan
Adam Lambert kicked off his summer tour as the frontman for the legendary rock band Queen last night (June 30) with a performance in front of hundreds of thousands in Kiev, Ukraine.
Considering the enormity of the task he faced — filling in for the one and only Freddie Mercury for a complete concert set for the first time — Adam really did an impressive job. He commanded the stage like a seasoned pro and rocked some of Queen’s most enduring classics, like “Under Pressure,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Radio GaGa,” “Somebody To Love,” “The Show Must Go On,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” (a sort of duet with old footage of Freddie), “We Will Rock You,” and “We Are The Champions.”
It’s easy to see why Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen are so fond of Adam. He really did Freddie proud, all while showing off those royal pipes that are so signature Glambert.
Homophobia is very bad in the Ukraine according to this Guardian article by Elton John. He wrote this today, and stated that some people may not have wanted him there performing last night.
dgoodno1 just saw a few videos of Adam Lambert fronting Queen, if Roger Taylor and Brian May don't sign him for a full tour, they've lost their minds
phil_park Just been watching a bit of @QueenWillRock in Kiev. freak me, that Adam Lambert lad is good!
kinkykiedis: Been reading reactions to #adamqueenkiev at QFC & Those who didn't approve are now saying they thought Adam was excellent! Knew they would.
LambiGirly ADAM WAS ON POLISH CHANNEL POLAST DURNING WYDARZENIA PROGRAM! THEY SHOWED PREPARINGS 4 TODAYS FINALE AND IT WAS ABOUT QUEEN SHOW!
alonaraevska Look at @AdamLambert killin' it tonight in Kiev with Queen! He is phenomenal, and so was the show. Again, again!!! http://pic.twitter.com/bmCxh5wt
katy_shevchuk Seeing Adam Lambert right in front of me is the best thing in my life! He is such an amazing guy, so adorable! Love him so so so much!
markgilroymusic Been checking out the vids and clips from the @QueenWillRock Kiev show. Man, it looks incredible. Gonna try everything to get to the UK show
kinkykiedis: Been reading reactions to #adamqueenkiev at QFC & Those who didn't approve are now saying they thought Adam was excellent! Knew they would.
SophiaStrange I am sure that if Freddie Mercury was alive, he would be honoured to have Adam Lambert sing his songs.
Jenya_Burlaka @adamlambert You're the best! Thank you for the concert in Kiev! I love you! Please come with a solo concert in Kiev!
adam_pictures: Updated: 73 pictures of Adam performing with Queen in Kiev, Ukraine (June 30) - http://bit.ly/NQSTAU
Trevatha Can't stop watching Queen's Kiev video. Somebody to love was mindblowing
OwenDiegnan1: Couple of weeks ago thought @adamlambert was good now I'm a massive fan http://po.st/juaDr6
T_Bird0 OMG they are talking about Adam Lambert on the EURO on TV!!
adamlambert Another One Bites the Dust (one of my all time favs) is the last 4 min of this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxwW6c-nCX4...be_gdata_player
ShockUhDeliCA So evidently, ESPN mentioned Adam performing with Queen. Need vid or clip. Or sumthin.
wayt @pfreet Adam Lambert is the only human who could take Freddie's place. Two thumbs up.
80s_and_sunny So I just made my brother, the Army tough guy -who constantly snarks on me re Adam - watch WWTLF. I believe the "wow" count was ten. \o/
DivDavD Crying at @adamlambert's performance of 'Who Wants To Live Forever' at the Queen collab concert.
Popprince Watched some of the footage of Adam Lambert performing with Queen. Wow, A-mazing vocals and performance. Hope to see the show this week..
TORRENT IN HIGHER QUALITY:
terra_zephead If you want what appears to be a watermark-less HQ 6.6GB ver of the Queen video, see this torrent http://bit.ly/N5qpX4
Note: I'm downloading this torrent and will let you know if it's higher quality than the one we have.
There are 22 parts in total. I have downloaded to as many different sites as I could find because:
1) My net speed has slowed down (which always happens only when I need it most) :argh:
2) Most sharing sites have a daily download limit for free users so I don't want people to get stuck not being able to download.
I will download everything to Mediafire after I finish with all the parts. Keep following this post because I'll keep adding files as they are completed. :thumbs:
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Adam Lambert Is Queen For A Day In Kiev
July 1st, 2012 He Did, He Did Rock Them
No,that’s not a Freddie Mercury hologram performing with Queen — it’s Adam Lambert! The superstar trespassed all the way to Kiev, Ukraine last night to be Queen for a day, serving as frontman for the legendary “Bohemian Rhapsody” band. Not only was it an epic meeting of like-minded talents in its own right, but it also benefits a good cause — the Elton John AIDS foundation. (Sir “Crocodile Rock” also performed.) “What an amaaaazing evening! I’m humbled and honored. The energy in the crowd was beyond! Thank you Kiev!” Adam tweeted following the show. In other words — he did, he did rock them. Watch the full show above
So many great comments...
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Adam Lambert finally found a stage and a moment worthy of his talent,if there is such a thing as Freddie Mercury having a heir,it would be him….the whole concert was amazing because they manage to update the songs and the stage presence while at the same time not losing site of the original magic…the right balance was found,what a great night for Adam Lambert,Queen, and for the memory of Freddie but also what a great night for music,reminded us what is missing mostly these days…real talent who can actually sing live!" http://idolator.com/6678762/adam-lambert-queen-kiev
Adam Lambert Is Queen For A Day In Kiev
Idolator
Adam Lambert finally found a stage and a moment worthy of his talent,if there is such a thing as Freddie Mercury having a heir,it would be him….the whole concert was amazing because they manage to update the songs and the stage presence while at the same time not losing site of the original magic…the right balance was found,what a great night for Adam Lambert,Queen, and for the memory of Freddie but also what a great night for music,reminded us what is missing mostly these days…real talent who can actually sing live!"
citygirl36 Pls USA! RT @binkleywtf: "How long are you going to rock with Queen?" “Six shows are scheduled.” this is just vague enough to get me excited
OutsideEdgePR If you missed it, catch up on Adam Lambert's incredible first concert with Queen from over the weekend right here > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1NYPkq-cU
OutsideEdgePR In fact, even if you saw it, we recommend watching it all over again! So excited for next weeks THREE gigs at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
nataliesedwards This footage of @adamlambert and Queen performing Who Wants To Live Forever in Ukraine gives me massive goosebumps: http://tinyurl.com/cjklu8g
Really nice fan-made video: bayoulady60 I fell 4 him w this Aud & so glad I did RT @coconutgrove0: Adam Lambert Bohemian Rhapsody AI to QB: http://youtu.be/WonsG4AyJd8 via @youtube
Ekstraklasa (Poland): http://ekstraklasa.net/euro2012/koncert-el...baeddef16000000
Translated excerpt: Sroczka79 "THE FINAL EURO 2012 GAME WAS OUTSHINED BY ELTON JOHN AND QUEEN CONCERT " /WITH INCREDIBLE NEW VOCALIST ADAM LAMBERT/ AWW THAT WAS NICE
Muzyka Interia (Poland): http://muzyka.interia.pl/wywiady/wywiad/qu...zu,1817259,4849
Sroczka79 @baking4fun he praises Adam...his voice...he said that Adam is confident but not arrogant and doesnt act like a puppet and has his own mind
Sroczka79 @baking4fun he also said that A represents new generation with his style,energy ,their collaboration is very healty and has great potential