The bass player is Neil Fairclough who has been playing with them since John Deacon left the band after Freddie died. I have seen Queen with Adam Lambert 6 times in concert. It is an amazing 2+ hour show from start to finish, Roger Taylor and Brian May still play the way they always did, it is amazing to witness. What Adam Lambert brings to Queen, brings all kinds of newer generations to hear Queen who wouldn't have otherwise done it. And, absolutely NO BACKING TRACKS, the harmonies with which they sing are all live too!!
been to see them with Adam twice. Absolute fire both times. His voice is perfect for their catalogue. Some people don't love his stage antics, but I think Freddie would totally approve.
I am an OLD Queen fan. I have seen them with Freddie several times and I have to say I love this new era. I have seen them with Adam and they are still amazing and no it is not Freddie but it is just as good if not better. Their I said it. I love, love that Roger and Brian can keep this music alive and introduce it to new generations. This last tour we saw so many generations of audience members from us oldesters to little kids. It was a fun time for all. No backing tracks.....just totally live. Neil Fairclough is the base player he plays with Spikes band as well.
I agree, I’m old enough to have seen them with Freddie and 7 times with Adam, and it’s great that they can keep their legacy alive. I was at the IOW festival for this performance and it was mesmerising. A lot of the audience didn’t know Adam and he quickly had them in the palm of his hand. The audience was huge 50,000ish - we couldn’t move for 10-15 minutes at the end. I was also there the next year and we walked away from Arcade Fire.
Some people may prefer Freddie Mercury tone for nostalgic reasons, but Adam is 100% a better vocalist. He hits those notes in his sleep while Freddie strains to reach those notes.
@@thanh-nguyen1976 if you think Freddy strained his voice and Adam is better I don't know what planet you're on Adam screams Freddie never screamed the scientists that checked his voice Adam looks like he's dressed for Halloween he can't come close to Freddy in taking Freddy's place never happened he's not that good to take anybody's place God bless Freddie Mercury
@@lucilleconsenza8239 take that up Brian May. even he said he's never heard it sung like that. and obviously you know very little between screaming and singing.
Here's the link to Adam's 'Closer to You' (Live Sessions). Check out the rest of the Live Sessions too for Adam's solo work from his amazing album 'Velvet'.. fantastic vocals! ua-cam.com/video/lnaEWxv_fhA/v-deo.html
He never thought of replacing Freddie. He knew he was not Freddie and he didn't have to be. Queen was very lucky to have Adam to carry on the musical legacy and attract more new blood. And for Adam, meeting Queen had a significant positive impact on his musical development. He also changed his singing technique. For more than twelve years, QAL has toured almost 300 shows, and every show is of extremely high quality. This is a very crazy and amazing achievement. Adam Lambert has been bringing unparalleled excitement to the world since the American Idol period. Please consider watching his performance on American Idol, or his other personal live performances, and his performances with Queen. None of them disappoints. I was stunned when I found out that there is such an outstanding musical artist who is far from getting the fame he deserves. In my country, there is a proverb that says that a pearl is covered in dust. He is such a rare treasure in my opinion, and I really hope that more people can calm down, put aside their prejudices, and feel such excellent and pure singing.
I have heard Adam Lambert sing this song with Queen in person three times and I always get goosebumps.....this performance was more intense and different than the ones i'd seen due to the tragedy that had happened the night before in Florida at Pulse night club .
I love Adam Lambert ever since American Idol days. Queen is always wonderful. They are a great partnership together. Adam has the range and showmanship that Queen needs in their front man. Plus he is a genuinely nice guy that Brian and Roger like to work with.
When Adam joined Queen he had done a world tour and had millions of fans that followed him to discover Queen which us Oldtimers knew were the very BEST
Adam is totally awesome. Queen and Adam are phenomenal together. I have seen them twice and I would say they were the best concerts I have ever been to. Thanks for the reaction. 👍🥰
Saw them last November and it was spectacular. I got goosebumps the 1st time I saw Sir Brian. Watch Adam sing Chers Do uou believe at the Kennedy center. It brought Cher to tears.
Bass player is Neil Fairclough. They aren't a backing track. Outside of Queen - please check out Adam Lambert's performance of "Believe" at the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors - which was honoring Cher.
Adam is better than Freddie. Ive been to 2 Adam live concerts and he is beyond amazing, never goes off pitch ever, soul and emotion in every song, not only a top notch vocalist but also a top notch performer and entertainer. In all of these official concert videos they have already applied post production and pitch correction so everyone sounded good in them but Adam doesnt need of those. His live is 100% perfect. The crazy thing is he hit al the highs effortlessly. And yes Adam started on theater and Simon Cowell at American Idol gave him the thumbs down saying that he isnt suited for the competition. Simon has to take back his words later.
We have both been Queen fans from the '70's. Hubby saw them twice with FM. I've been an Adam fan from day 1. The two together are magic! We saw them twice last year & it's an amazing show that never once tries to replace FM, but rather have space for Freddie fans which actually brought me to tears the first night. Having Adam with them allows Queen's music to continue to be loved and enjoyed in person by many around the world. ❤👑
Ламберт потрясающий вокалист, мощный, техничный. Слушать его лайвы одно удовольствие. Я уже 12 лет бываю на концертах Queen+Lambert и это великолепно. Главное, что Адам поет как Адам Ламберт, а не как имитаторы Фредди, и это здорово. Крутой вокалист и очень приятный, простой весёлый парень с отличным чувством юмора
Watch Adam sing Whole Lotta Love on American Idol. Queen's keyboard player, Spike Edney, saw it and immediately called Brian and Roger who went on American Idol for the finale. No backing tracks. Roger's son, Rufus, played with them before joining The Darkness. There are concerts where Roger and Rufus would have drumming battles. You're right, Adam is classically trained. He was singing in Wicked when he quit to audition for American Idol. Watch the documentary the Show Must Go On.
By the way many times Adam Lambert has stated he thinks about Freddie Mercury when he sings this song as it resonates and connects with him personally.
Adam really is an impressive addition to Queen. His vocals are incredible! I am really pleased that you were happily impressed and think he fit's them well. I concur! Please, more Adam with Queen and some of his originals too. You have a new subscriber.....Thank you.
Queen & Adam are fabulous got to see them a couple of years ago in the O2 in London they were AMAZING ❤❤ you should watch the documentary The Show Must Go On the Queen & Adam Lambert story it will tell you everything it’s around 2 hours but well worth a watch xx the don’t use a backing track I think the bassist would have been Neil Fairclough x
Queen sells out tours every year. I think it’s safe to say that Queen fans love Adam Lambert. Sure, there are fans that want Queen to disband bc Freddie is the only Queen one who can sing these songs. Music is a performance art. It must be made to live. Kudos to Roger and Brian for still playing their guts out. Love them
As a musician and instrumentalist, Lambert is more interesting to me tham anyone else. I've been shocked since l first heard at the Rio Festival. This guy has a complete packege: a powerful voice, looks, magnetism and audacity. I've said all along that Adam's vocals are something very different. If you watch his throat and neck you see next to no movement or veins popping out. He was born with something very different in terms of his vocal cords, in addition to hitting those high notes, he has such power and control, he's just unbelievable. In February of this year, l was lucky enough to listen to them in Tokyo - Lambert's voice got even betterua-cam.com/video/4jy22L9ki1w/v-deo.htmlsi=LYGbBT5N6dELaOxc
@@jmurray2018 For the fans and music critics that attended their 304 concerts, buy their #1 live album and pay insane amount of money to see Adam he is. Adam reconquered China a month ago, they pay him 6 million dollars for 1 song and with Queen in January they play Japan where they played in 6 stadiums , and lets not forget their O2 London residency for 10 nights, playing the Jubilee where Adam, an american, open the show. And the invitation of the UK royals to Adam to sing a christmas song. So he is for really billions the best singer on the planet. You hate him, so why are you stalking a singer you despised? Like Adam said if you dont like me feel free to fu..ck of.
@@libormacat8950 Brian May and Roger Taylor both think he's the best singer in the world. I'll take their opinion over yours any day, especially since you offered no reponse to the question of who you think is better.
No backing tracks with QAL. Spike Edney is the bass player, Tyler Warren plays percussion in support of Roger and Spike Edney plays the keys and had done so since I believe 1984. They all also singing backing vocals which makes the vocal harmony even better. Their stage setup for last year's North American tour was really great. They opened with Machine World.
If you want to hear Adam singing somewhat different - then try "Believe" by Cher - - singing it to her as homage when she received the Kennedy Center Honors. It is a completely different stile than this -
Queen +Adam Lambert play live at every concert I have attended. Backing tracks don’t exist for them. Some of, if any, mistakes made in concert become the opportunity to ad lib and create a newer version. Includes the times the computer driven visuals may stutter.
Adam is an amazing artist! His voice alone is a true gift from God! And he's a nice guy (and gorgeous) as well. He fits quite nicely with Queen. I think Freddie would approve.
Neil Fairclough is the base player currently with Queen. Adam Lambert joined Queen 13 yrs ago … Brian and Roger say he is a gift from God! I grew up with Queen I’m 71 but was never a fan like I am now Adam has joined! He can even sing opera extremely well. Voice coaches do not understand how he can sing like he does … stunning talent. He is performing in the musical Cabaret on Broadway at the moment. A huge talent. He has also done lots as an individual artist …. Watch him sing Sleepwalker the live version, extremely theatrical as well as great vocals! ❤
I've always been a queen fan, I followed Adam from the 1st audition he did on AGT, never watched it b4 but he caught my attention, (Cowell didn't seem overly impressed) best place for him was 2nd place as he was free to move on rather than stuck in a contract! He has a 4 octave range and live or studio he's on point! He never wanted to b Freddy, Queen didn't want a freddy replacement, just to play the music to the fans and a good way to keep Freddie memory and the music alive! 😊
Saw Queen and Adam in Melbourne. Great concert great voice and very humble when he tells everyone he’s not Freddie. Sonicly I find the band a little unbalanced tending more to the raspiness that Roger would normally fill. That said and done it does mean the songs get a new interpretation.
This is one of Adam's finest moments with Queen. I highly recommended the performance of Liar from Live At The Rainbow in 1974. Great example of their early prowess and Deacon is the show stealer on this track in my opinion.
Neil fairclough is the base player. Look up the youtube clips he and tyler warren (percussion here) made during lockdown for birthdays. Try sail away sweet sister. In the background you can see a wall of cd's and books etc. he is pretty cool
Backing track ! Wash your mouths out with soap and water. Queen does not use and has never used backing tracks other than the start to a show or the middle of BoRap. The bass player is Neil Fairclough.
Hi I've just discovered your channel and I enjoy your Queen reactions. If you want to hear the best version ever of this song please check out Freddie in Budapest 86. He sings his heart and soul out. It's really mindblowing, so powerful and emotional ! Adam has a great voice but I will always prefer Freddie who was not only the greatest frontman but also a gifted musician and songwriter. (and yes I know "Who Wants to Live Forever" was written by Brian).
Adam Lambert is amazing. Another GOAT is John Farnham (Australian) who Freddie Mercury wanted to replace him, but John didn't want to live anywhere than Australia, his family coming first. Anything performed LIVE by John Farnham is brilliant. You would be blown away to see John's (slower) version of The Beatles' Help; performed at the Chain Reaction concert, recorded on 14th (or 15th) December, 1990 at Flinders Park Tennis Stadium concert. There are too many of his performances to list; anything by John will not disappoint, he always delivers over and above. The Aussies will flock to your channel to see 'Our John'....
Re guitar hasn't changed, I'm not a guitarist but I would think if you're a shredder and have a fast finger playing style in your younger years, your speed would reduce with age. May's overlays in the studio were complicated but based on simple melodies, his 4 part delay in some solo sections also gave the illusion of speed. I think he's still able to do it because he wrote simple melodies, as far as the sound goes, it's the same unique guitar himself and his Dad built. However I am a singer, and I thought Lambert was ok, yes he's hitting the high notes perfectly and holding them longer than Freddie could (past his partying 30's). I just think he brings the wrong 'theatrical' vibe. Lambert's theatrical training is more Broadway 'Musical', it can be heard in his vocal 'ad-libs' which jars it for me personally. I seen Mercury twice in his prime, 3 hr sets, unreal. His vocal training was his own, natural, more Opera than musical but heavily based on rock. I believe Mercury when he's singing the lyrics.
Queen always had a special sound that made them different than anybody now with Adam they have the same sound as everybody else he does a lot of screaming and I know everybody says he's not trying to replace Freddy well I'm glad he feels that way because he can't right there it's not good
Ha ha. Adam has one of the most recognisable voices out there. And you just show your lack of knowledge of qal never mind Adam when you keep saying he screams
I am one of the biggest Queen fans there is. I have also been an Adam Lambert fan since American Idol. But I'm not a fan of him being front man for Queen. I don't know why.. He does a fantastic job. I think it might just be that I don't think anyone can , will or should ever replace Freddie. Keep up the great reactions guys !
Why should the other guys in Queen give up their legacies and not continue to play Queen music because Freddie died in 1991? The rest of the guys were still quite young. I would be willing to bet that Freddie would want them to keep Queen alive. Of course, they'd need a singer and Adam is a great fit without trying to be Freddie at all. He never could be, and he knows it. Instead of people dismissing Adam, they should be grateful to still have "Queen" playing all of these years.
@@msunderstood1100 I know this will sound like I’m contradicting myself, but I’m not actually: I SHOULD have also said that YESSS…. I completely AGREE that Brian and Roger SHOULD be able to continue playing live shows for fans, for as long as possible. (I DID say that I was only expressing my own feelings, and that I did NOT wish to “take away from” what makes other folks happy.) THE ONLY THING that bothers me (and this is EXACTLY what I stated): Is when I see reactors play ONLY videos of Queen+AL… INSTEAD OF videos of Freddie’s original performances. AS A MATTER OF FACT…. In an IDEAL world, reactors would honor Fred by playing his live performances, and ALSO play a performance by Adam. …AND ALSO a performance by Marc Martel. (Since Marc’s Queen Extravaganza show, IS officially endorsed by Queen and is included on Queen’s official website; and Marc is the vocalist who was featured in-combination-with-Freddie, in the Bohemian Rhapsody film.)
@@marciebulsaraorcutt Oh, I didn't even see your comment saying all of that, I was replying to what the person said who started this particular sub thread. I only saw that you agreed with their post. Anyway, your points are valid and you're entitled to your opinion. The only other comment I have is that Brian and Rodger knew about Marc Martel but they didn't want a carbon copy of Freddie or an imitator, so they didn't even consider asking him. I 100% believe they made the right choice going with Adam. Look at the disaster that Queen + Paul Rodgers was lol
Adam Lambert has a great voice but honestly I much prefer Freddie singing this song... I was lucky enough to see Queen in the late '70s (yes I'm OLD) and finally gave in and saw Queen + AL last year... it was a good concert but it was disconcerting to hear Adam when the music demanded Freddie.
I honestly appreciate Adam’s talent as a vocalist, and I enjoy watching/listening to him perform his OWN material… but, I will NEVER choose listening to anyone OTHER than Freddie, sing Queen’s music.🙏 (This is just my own personal preference and feeling; I’m not in-any-way, putting down other people’s choices or what makes them happy.) The only thing that “concerns” me, is if reactors start only watching the covers of Queen’s songs, INSTEAD of Freddie’s renditions. (Which… Adam’s performances are a cover; as are Marc Martel’s; as are ANYONE else’s, other than Freddie.) Due to this “concern”, I feel I need to UNsubscribe to channels if they play “non-Freddie” vocalists of Queen songs, over/instead-of the original.
You are very fortunate, then, to have so many performance videos and interviews, plus your own discography to watch/listen to. That way, you never have to watch anybody else perform these songs. However, QAL has exposed new generations of fans to the wonderful music of Queen, and millions of happy concert goers were able to experience this music live. As such, many of them will probably find Queen (with Freddie) performances which they might have otherwise missed.
@@lstapes7 You are completely RIGHT. I should’ve also said that I actually think it’s WONDERFUL that Brian and Roger are still performing. (I’m sorry it sounds like I’m contradicting myself… I’m not actually, I just didn’t take the time to also say this.) What I SPECIFICALLY SAID, though, is just that it bothers me when reactors play videos of Queen+AL to the EXCLUSION OF original videos of Freddie’s performances. In an IDEAL WORLD, it would actually be GREAT if reactors would play: Original performances by Freddie, A performance by Adam, AND ALSO a performance by Marc Martel. (Since Marc’s Queen Extravaganza show IS officially endorsed by Queen, and (I think everyone knows?) Marc was the vocalist featured in-combination-with-Freddie, in the Bohemian Rhapsody film… which obviously has had a huge hand as well, in bringing Queen music to new audiences.)🖖
@@marciebulsaraorcutt google 👉Inside Track: Queen 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Soundtrack: "In the end, the decision was made to work with the live recordings and improve them as much as possible. The only singing by the vocal double (Marc Martel) that was used are bits for which no recordings of Freddie exist, for example where he sings 'Happy Birthday' to himself at the piano." Marc has a similar voice to Freddie, he purposely tries to make it as similar as possible, but he's not as great a singer as Adam. And he doesn't have the charisma and showmanship.
@@erikagolcher1353 I guess you’re an Adam fan or a Troll. You do know that Freddiedid an Elvis impersonation for crazy little thing called love. Ans let’s face it Adam isn’t the greatest singing in the world he just changes the vibe and does it his way . Your comment was just Trolism. They should still check out Marc’s videos but code they’re still remarkable.
@@erikagolcher1353 Myles Kennedy, Sebastian Bach, Andrea Bocelli, Sam Cooke, Luciano Pavarotti, Marvin Gaye, Nat king Cole, Art Garfunkel, Freddie, Michael Jackson, Prince, Otis Redding, Chris Cornell, Ronnie James Dio. Eddie Vedder There’s probably more but I don’t rate a singer on tis range or his ability to out power others vocalists. Great singers make you feel something you can identify with Now I think Adam is a greet singer he really is great but I just don’t get the same vibes from him as other singers do. It’s like listening to the most perfect performance created by a machine that’s flawed cos it doesn’t have soul. So there ya go Adam is truly great but he’s not the greatest. The greatest singer in the world is whoever makes you feel alive the most… and for me it just ain’t Adam and I like him!
@@jmurray2018 Most of them are dead and the live ones not even to the knee of Adam and imagine Andrea Bocelli being a rock star, a little moronic dont you think?
Sorry but Tom Chaplin is a huge Adam fan. Tom said in an interview that Adam voice is so powerful he can feel it in his bones. Tom really admire Adam. So why Queen would play with a singer who knows that Adam is better than him?
The bass player is Neil Fairclough who has been playing with them since John Deacon left the band after Freddie died. I have seen Queen with Adam Lambert 6 times in concert. It is an amazing 2+ hour show from start to finish, Roger Taylor and Brian May still play the way they always did, it is amazing to witness. What Adam Lambert brings to Queen, brings all kinds of newer generations to hear Queen who wouldn't have otherwise done it. And, absolutely NO BACKING TRACKS, the harmonies with which they sing are all live too!!
been to see them with Adam twice. Absolute fire both times. His voice is perfect for their catalogue. Some people don't love his stage antics, but I think Freddie would totally approve.
He’s been with Queen since 2012. Roger said in a documentary, and I quote ‘ I’ve never heard it sung like this, that’s special ‘
I am an OLD Queen fan. I have seen them with Freddie several times and I have to say I love this new era. I have seen them with Adam and they are still amazing and no it is not Freddie but it is just as good if not better. Their I said it. I love, love that Roger and Brian can keep this music alive and introduce it to new generations. This last tour we saw so many generations of audience members from us oldesters to little kids. It was a fun time for all. No backing tracks.....just totally live. Neil Fairclough is the base player he plays with Spikes band as well.
I agree, I’m old enough to have seen them with Freddie and 7 times with Adam, and it’s great that they can keep their legacy alive. I was at the IOW festival for this performance and it was mesmerising. A lot of the audience didn’t know Adam and he quickly had them in the palm of his hand. The audience was huge 50,000ish - we couldn’t move for 10-15 minutes at the end. I was also there the next year and we walked away from Arcade Fire.
Adam does not have a voice like Freddy he doesn't sound like the sound for queen his voice is a good voice but not for queen and that's my opinion
Some people may prefer Freddie Mercury tone for nostalgic reasons, but Adam is 100% a better vocalist. He hits those notes in his sleep while Freddie strains to reach those notes.
@@thanh-nguyen1976 if you think Freddy strained his voice and Adam is better I don't know what planet you're on Adam screams Freddie never screamed the scientists that checked his voice Adam looks like he's dressed for Halloween he can't come close to Freddy in taking Freddy's place never happened he's not that good to take anybody's place God bless Freddie Mercury
@@lucilleconsenza8239 take that up Brian May. even he said he's never heard it sung like that. and obviously you know very little between screaming and singing.
Check Adams live session ‘closer to you’ , you’ll see how well this man really sings
YESSSS...THIS! 👆
Here's the link to Adam's 'Closer to You' (Live Sessions). Check out the rest of the Live Sessions too for Adam's solo work from his amazing album 'Velvet'.. fantastic vocals! ua-cam.com/video/lnaEWxv_fhA/v-deo.html
it's my favorite Adam song!
For me, at that moment, the song became an anthem that only Adam Lambert can sing so masterfully.
Definitely, it's my favorite version.
Have seen Queen and Adam Lambert live . Fabulous
He never thought of replacing Freddie. He knew he was not Freddie and he didn't have to be. Queen was very lucky to have Adam to carry on the musical legacy and attract more new blood. And for Adam, meeting Queen had a significant positive impact on his musical development. He also changed his singing technique. For more than twelve years, QAL has toured almost 300 shows, and every show is of extremely high quality. This is a very crazy and amazing achievement. Adam Lambert has been bringing unparalleled excitement to the world since the American Idol period. Please consider watching his performance on American Idol, or his other personal live performances, and his performances with Queen. None of them disappoints. I was stunned when I found out that there is such an outstanding musical artist who is far from getting the fame he deserves. In my country, there is a proverb that says that a pearl is covered in dust. He is such a rare treasure in my opinion, and I really hope that more people can calm down, put aside their prejudices, and feel such excellent and pure singing.
No backing track all live. It's an incredible show to go and see.
Adam is always great!!! Love this collab so much.
I have heard Adam Lambert sing this song with Queen in person three times and I always get goosebumps.....this performance was more intense and different than the ones i'd seen due to the tragedy that had happened the night before in Florida at Pulse night club
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I love Adam Lambert ever since American Idol days. Queen is always wonderful. They are a great partnership together. Adam has the range and showmanship that Queen needs in their front man. Plus he is a genuinely nice guy that Brian and Roger like to work with.
How INSANE are Adam's vocals!
Truly insane!
When Adam joined Queen he had done a world tour and had millions of fans that followed him to discover Queen which us Oldtimers knew were the very BEST
Adam is totally awesome. Queen and Adam are phenomenal together. I have seen them twice and I would say they were the best concerts I have ever been to. Thanks for the reaction. 👍🥰
Saw them last November and it was spectacular. I got goosebumps the 1st time I saw Sir Brian. Watch Adam sing Chers Do uou believe at the Kennedy center. It brought Cher to tears.
bass player is Neil Fairclough.
Bass player is Neil Fairclough. They aren't a backing track. Outside of Queen - please check out Adam Lambert's performance of "Believe" at the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors - which was honoring Cher.
He was part of several Broadway musicals and it shows. His vocal ability and technique is just outstanding!
Adam is better than Freddie. Ive been to 2 Adam live concerts and he is beyond amazing, never goes off pitch ever, soul and emotion in every song, not only a top notch vocalist but also a top notch performer and entertainer. In all of these official concert videos they have already applied post production and pitch correction so everyone sounded good in them but Adam doesnt need of those. His live is 100% perfect. The crazy thing is he hit al the highs effortlessly. And yes Adam started on theater and Simon Cowell at American Idol gave him the thumbs down saying that he isnt suited for the competition. Simon has to take back his words later.
Adam is great, QAL is fabulous. Best live❤️❤️
We have both been Queen fans from the '70's. Hubby saw them twice with FM. I've been an Adam fan from day 1. The two together are magic! We saw them twice last year & it's an amazing show that never once tries to replace FM, but rather have space for Freddie fans which actually brought me to tears the first night. Having Adam with them allows Queen's music to continue to be loved and enjoyed in person by many around the world. ❤👑
Check out Queen + Adam Lambert The Show Must Go On Live at the O2 London 2018
Ламберт потрясающий вокалист, мощный, техничный. Слушать его лайвы одно удовольствие. Я уже 12 лет бываю на концертах Queen+Lambert и это великолепно. Главное, что Адам поет как Адам Ламберт, а не как имитаторы Фредди, и это здорово. Крутой вокалист и очень приятный, простой весёлый парень с отличным чувством юмора
Watch Adam sing Whole Lotta Love on American Idol. Queen's keyboard player, Spike Edney, saw it and immediately called Brian and Roger who went on American Idol for the finale. No backing tracks. Roger's son, Rufus, played with them before joining The Darkness. There are concerts where Roger and Rufus would have drumming battles. You're right, Adam is classically trained. He was singing in Wicked when he quit to audition for American Idol. Watch the documentary the Show Must Go On.
Adam Lambert is a phenomenal vocalist pair that with great rock band with hundreds of hits you get a kind magic :P
Queen AND Adam Lambert is an absolute treat. Got to see them Live. How Lucky are we to be able to continue to celebrate Queen. Thank you Adam. x
I have seen them twice with Adam and they are so good ❤❤
By the way many times Adam Lambert has stated he thinks about Freddie Mercury when he sings this song as it resonates and connects with him personally.
I adore Adam Lambert. I adore Queen. And I adore Queen + Adam Lambert. I hope to get to see them together someday 💙
Adam really is an impressive addition to Queen. His vocals are incredible! I am really pleased that you were happily impressed and think he fit's them well. I concur! Please, more Adam with Queen and some of his originals too. You have a new subscriber.....Thank you.
Ah, the Isle of Wight venue. Phenomenal.
He’s so awesome!!!!Im. So glad that Queen has Adam now!!!Freddie will always be loved
I once read that there was one pin spot for each victim of the Pulse massacre.
Queen & Adam are fabulous got to see them a couple of years ago in the O2 in London they were AMAZING ❤❤ you should watch the documentary The Show Must Go On the Queen & Adam Lambert story it will tell you everything it’s around 2 hours but well worth a watch xx the don’t use a backing track I think the bassist would have been Neil Fairclough x
We will!
@MoreMeetArthur you can find it on UA-cam
Adams Amazing 💜🥰😘😍💜
Brian May calls him his GFG:gift from god
Queen sells out tours every year. I think it’s safe to say that Queen fans love Adam Lambert. Sure, there are fans that want Queen to disband bc Freddie is the only Queen one who can sing these songs. Music is a performance art. It must be made to live. Kudos to Roger and Brian for still playing their guts out. Love them
As a musician and instrumentalist, Lambert is more interesting to me tham anyone else. I've been shocked since l first heard at the Rio Festival. This guy has a complete packege: a powerful voice, looks, magnetism and audacity. I've said all along that Adam's vocals are something very different. If you watch his throat and neck you see next to no movement or veins popping out. He was born with something very different in terms of his vocal cords, in addition to hitting those high notes, he has such power and control, he's just unbelievable. In February of this year, l was lucky enough to listen to them in Tokyo - Lambert's voice got even betterua-cam.com/video/4jy22L9ki1w/v-deo.htmlsi=LYGbBT5N6dELaOxc
If you check out another Queen + Adam Lambert, I would highly recommend “The Show Must Go On” at the O2 in 2018.
adam lambert is 🔥
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Queen is so lucky to have the best singer of the world for more than a decade.
@@erikagolcher1353 Awesome when do we get to see the best singer in the world ? Cos it ain’t Adam
@@jmurray2018 For the fans and music critics that attended their 304 concerts, buy their #1 live album and pay insane amount of money to see Adam he is. Adam reconquered China a month ago, they pay him 6 million dollars for 1 song and with Queen in January they play Japan where they played in 6 stadiums , and lets not forget their O2 London residency for 10 nights, playing the Jubilee where Adam, an american, open the show. And the invitation of the UK royals to Adam to sing a christmas song. So he is for really billions the best singer on the planet. You hate him, so why are you stalking a singer you despised? Like Adam said if you dont like me feel free to fu..ck of.
He is definitely NOT the best singer...
@@libormacat8950 Name a living singer better than Adam, I dare you, only one.
@@libormacat8950 Brian May and Roger Taylor both think he's the best singer in the world. I'll take their opinion over yours any day, especially since you offered no reponse to the question of who you think is better.
No backing tracks with QAL. Spike Edney is the bass player, Tyler Warren plays percussion in support of Roger and Spike Edney plays the keys and had done so since I believe 1984. They all also singing backing vocals which makes the vocal harmony even better. Their stage setup for last year's North American tour was really great. They opened with Machine World.
Neil Fairclough is the bass player. Spike is on keyboards and piano.
If you want to hear Adam singing somewhat different - then try "Believe" by Cher - - singing it to her as homage when she received the Kennedy Center Honors. It is a completely different stile than this -
Шедеврально!!!!
Ive seen QAL three times. You think this is great??? See them live in person.
Been there Done that and you are not wrong!!!
Neil Fairclough on the bass...
Thank you
Still amazing Adam is a great performer.
Queen +Adam Lambert play live at every concert I have attended. Backing tracks don’t exist for them. Some of, if any, mistakes made in concert become the opportunity to ad lib and create a newer version. Includes the times the computer driven visuals may stutter.
Adoro Queen + adam Lambert . Por favor reagir a somebody to love , neste mesmo show . 😊 Kisses from Brazil
They usually do The Show Must Go On after this and it is EPIC!
Ohh that makes sense. That would be!
@@MoreMeetArthur ua-cam.com/video/7WvwJmXzSdQ/v-deo.htmlsi=nE3aq7MztuZzV9zh
Can see him in Another One Bites the Dust.
Adam is an amazing artist! His voice alone is a true gift from God! And he's a nice guy (and gorgeous) as well. He fits quite nicely with Queen. I think Freddie would approve.
Queen and Queen lambent yes.
Neil Fairclough is the base player currently with Queen.
Adam Lambert joined Queen 13 yrs ago … Brian and Roger say he is a gift from God!
I grew up with Queen I’m 71 but was never a fan like I am now Adam has joined! He can even sing opera extremely well. Voice coaches do not understand how he can sing like he does … stunning talent. He is performing in the musical Cabaret on Broadway at the moment. A huge talent.
He has also done lots as an individual artist …. Watch him sing Sleepwalker the live version, extremely theatrical as well as great vocals! ❤
He's not Freddie but I am sure Freddie would be proud of his tribute!
I've always been a queen fan, I followed Adam from the 1st audition he did on AGT, never watched it b4 but he caught my attention, (Cowell didn't seem overly impressed) best place for him was 2nd place as he was free to move on rather than stuck in a contract! He has a 4 octave range and live or studio he's on point! He never wanted to b Freddy, Queen didn't want a freddy replacement, just to play the music to the fans and a good way to keep Freddie memory and the music alive! 😊
No backing tracks here. All live. Adam is a phenomenal vocalist!
Great reaction. I think you would really love the "Love Kills" song Adam Lambert did with Queen. Absolutely amazing song. I hope you guys react to it😊
Saw Queen and Adam in Melbourne. Great concert great voice and very humble when he tells everyone he’s not Freddie. Sonicly I find the band a little unbalanced tending more to the raspiness that Roger would normally fill. That said and done it does mean the songs get a new interpretation.
Please please check out queen with Adam but don’t overlook Adam solo live “closer to you” amazing!!!!
Roger said he'd never heard this song sung like this before. Testament to Adam's voice and presence along with Queen members
The bassist is Neil Fairclough. No backing track... all live.
This is one of Adam's finest moments with Queen. I highly recommended the performance of Liar from Live At The Rainbow in 1974. Great example of their early prowess and Deacon is the show stealer on this track in my opinion.
Neil fairclough is the base player. Look up the youtube clips he and tyler warren (percussion here) made during lockdown for birthdays. Try sail away sweet sister. In the background you can see a wall of cd's and books etc. he is pretty cool
Omg you love queen but dont kmow Adam lambert, they been to gether longer than the beetles he is one amazing front man and one amazing singer
It's wild when you say about the beatles 😂
Now you can see why they pack arenas with Adam.
Adam is the best out there, I loved queen my whe life, and still do with Adam Lambert, they chose the perfect man ❤
no backing tracks except when they show bits of Freddie....
Watch "who wants to live forever" live at Wembley 1986 Freddie knocks it out of the stadium
No backing tracks on this ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! their shows are completely live!
If you are Queen fans HOW???
How what!
How have you never heard of Queen touring for the past 12 years with Adam Lambert.
We know of Adam Lambert playing with Queen, just haven't sat down and watched them!
im a queen fan of 51 years and i love Adam Lambert. His voice is technically better than Fred and he is flamboyant in his own way. He is wonderful.
WE WANT MORE ADAM LAMBERT REACTIONS! For exaple Superpower (live session)
Backing track ! Wash your mouths out with soap and water. Queen does not use and has never used backing tracks other than the start to a show or the middle of BoRap. The bass player is Neil Fairclough.
Haha I know we never should have doubted them to put bass on backing tracks!! Glad we now know it was Neil on Bass! Thanks!
Lambert will never replace Freddie Queen died the day Freddie did
Adam is not replacing as he has said in their 304 concerts he is honoring him.
@@erikagolcher1353 no way that twat is honouring freddie
Hi I've just discovered your channel and I enjoy your Queen reactions. If you want to hear the best version ever of this song please check out Freddie in Budapest 86. He sings his heart and soul out. It's really mindblowing, so powerful and emotional ! Adam has a great voice but I will always prefer Freddie who was not only the greatest frontman but also a gifted musician and songwriter. (and yes I know "Who Wants to Live Forever" was written by Brian).
You need check out 1986 magic tour at Wembley.
Adam Lambert is amazing. Another GOAT is John Farnham (Australian) who Freddie Mercury wanted to replace him, but John didn't want to live anywhere than Australia, his family coming first. Anything performed LIVE by John Farnham is brilliant. You would be blown away to see John's (slower) version of The Beatles' Help; performed at the Chain Reaction concert, recorded on 14th (or 15th) December, 1990 at Flinders Park Tennis Stadium concert. There are too many of his performances to list; anything by John will not disappoint, he always delivers over and above. The Aussies will flock to your channel to see 'Our John'....
Re guitar hasn't changed, I'm not a guitarist but I would think if you're a shredder and have a fast finger playing style in your younger years, your speed would reduce with age. May's overlays in the studio were complicated but based on simple melodies, his 4 part delay in some solo sections also gave the illusion of speed.
I think he's still able to do it because he wrote simple melodies, as far as the sound goes, it's the same unique guitar himself and his Dad built.
However I am a singer, and I thought Lambert was ok, yes he's hitting the high notes perfectly and holding them longer than Freddie could (past his partying 30's). I just think he brings the wrong 'theatrical' vibe.
Lambert's theatrical training is more Broadway 'Musical', it can be heard in his vocal 'ad-libs' which jars it for me personally. I seen Mercury twice in his prime, 3 hr sets, unreal. His vocal training was his own, natural, more Opera than musical but heavily based on rock. I believe Mercury when he's singing the lyrics.
Check out Dimash Kudaibergen!!!
Queen always had a special sound that made them different than anybody now with Adam they have the same sound as everybody else he does a lot of screaming and I know everybody says he's not trying to replace Freddy well I'm glad he feels that way because he can't right there it's not good
Ha ha. Adam has one of the most recognisable voices out there. And you just show your lack of knowledge of qal never mind Adam when you keep saying he screams
And you disrespect Queen when you say Brian and Roger and spike have become the same as everyone else.
Can you stop calling Freddie freddy
No I won't
Adam has an incredible voice, but to me Queen isn’t Queen without Freddie and John.
Well is the new Queen of the XXI century and more popular than ever...
I am one of the biggest Queen fans there is. I have also been an Adam Lambert fan since American Idol. But I'm not a fan of him being front man for Queen. I don't know why.. He does a fantastic job. I think it might just be that I don't think anyone can , will or should ever replace Freddie.
Keep up the great reactions guys !
AGREED, THANK YOU for saying it.
Thanks for giving us some insight!
No one can replace Freddie, this is true
Why should the other guys in Queen give up their legacies and not continue to play Queen music because Freddie died in 1991? The rest of the guys were still quite young. I would be willing to bet that Freddie would want them to keep Queen alive. Of course, they'd need a singer and Adam is a great fit without trying to be Freddie at all. He never could be, and he knows it. Instead of people dismissing Adam, they should be grateful to still have "Queen" playing all of these years.
@@msunderstood1100 I know this will sound like I’m contradicting myself, but I’m not actually: I SHOULD have also said that YESSS…. I completely AGREE that Brian and Roger SHOULD be able to continue playing live shows for fans, for as long as possible. (I DID say that I was only expressing my own feelings, and that I did NOT wish to “take away from” what makes other folks happy.)
THE ONLY THING that bothers me (and this is EXACTLY what I stated): Is when I see reactors play ONLY videos of Queen+AL… INSTEAD OF videos of Freddie’s original performances.
AS A MATTER OF FACT…. In an IDEAL world, reactors would honor Fred by playing his live performances, and ALSO play a performance by Adam.
…AND ALSO a performance by Marc Martel. (Since Marc’s Queen Extravaganza show, IS officially endorsed by Queen and is included on Queen’s official website; and Marc is the vocalist who was featured in-combination-with-Freddie, in the Bohemian Rhapsody film.)
@@marciebulsaraorcutt Oh, I didn't even see your comment saying all of that, I was replying to what the person said who started this particular sub thread. I only saw that you agreed with their post. Anyway, your points are valid and you're entitled to your opinion. The only other comment I have is that Brian and Rodger knew about Marc Martel but they didn't want a carbon copy of Freddie or an imitator, so they didn't even consider asking him. I
100% believe they made the right choice going with Adam. Look at the disaster that Queen + Paul Rodgers was lol
Adam Lambert has a great voice but honestly I much prefer Freddie singing this song... I was lucky enough to see Queen in the late '70s (yes I'm OLD) and finally gave in and saw Queen + AL last year... it was a good concert but it was disconcerting to hear Adam when the music demanded Freddie.
I honestly appreciate Adam’s talent as a vocalist, and I enjoy watching/listening to him perform his OWN material… but, I will NEVER choose listening to anyone OTHER than Freddie, sing Queen’s music.🙏
(This is just my own personal preference and feeling; I’m not in-any-way, putting down other people’s choices or what makes them happy.)
The only thing that “concerns” me, is if reactors start only watching the covers of Queen’s songs, INSTEAD of Freddie’s renditions. (Which… Adam’s performances are a cover; as are Marc Martel’s; as are ANYONE else’s, other than Freddie.)
Due to this “concern”, I feel I need to UNsubscribe to channels if they play “non-Freddie” vocalists of Queen songs, over/instead-of the original.
You are very fortunate, then, to have so many performance videos and interviews, plus your own discography to watch/listen to. That way, you never have to watch anybody else perform these songs. However, QAL has exposed new generations of fans to the wonderful music of Queen, and millions of happy concert goers were able to experience this music live. As such, many of them will probably find Queen (with Freddie) performances which they might have otherwise missed.
@@lstapes7 Thanks for your contribution to this conversation which definitely I, an aging Queen fan, agree with!!!
@@lstapes7 You are completely RIGHT. I should’ve also said that I actually think it’s WONDERFUL that Brian and Roger are still performing. (I’m sorry it sounds like I’m contradicting myself… I’m not actually, I just didn’t take the time to also say this.)
What I SPECIFICALLY SAID, though, is just that it bothers me when reactors play videos of Queen+AL to the EXCLUSION OF original videos of Freddie’s performances.
In an IDEAL WORLD, it would actually be GREAT if reactors would play:
Original performances by Freddie,
A performance by Adam,
AND ALSO a performance by Marc Martel.
(Since Marc’s Queen Extravaganza show IS officially endorsed by Queen, and (I think everyone knows?) Marc was the vocalist featured in-combination-with-Freddie, in the Bohemian Rhapsody film… which obviously has had a huge hand as well, in bringing Queen music to new audiences.)🖖
@@marciebulsaraorcutt google 👉Inside Track: Queen 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Soundtrack:
"In the end, the decision was made to work with the live recordings and improve them as much as possible. The only singing by the vocal double (Marc Martel) that was used are bits for which no recordings of Freddie exist, for example where he sings 'Happy Birthday' to himself at the piano."
Marc has a similar voice to Freddie, he purposely tries to make it as similar as possible, but he's not as great a singer as Adam. And he doesn't have the charisma and showmanship.
@@marciebulsaraorcuttis marc still endorsed after he left Roger and the official queen tribute band in the lurch?.
Y’all need to do Marc Martel reactions is the greatest non-Freddy Freddie that’s ever lived, that bro can sing
The mimic? Imagine Queen playing with a Freddie mimic? Some people are simply morons.... And Freddie hated and despised mimics..
@@erikagolcher1353 I guess you’re an Adam fan or a Troll. You do know that Freddiedid an Elvis impersonation for crazy little thing called love. Ans let’s face it Adam isn’t the greatest singing in the world he just changes the vibe and does it his way . Your comment was just Trolism. They should still check out Marc’s videos but code they’re still remarkable.
@@jmurray2018 Name one singer better than Adam, only one.
@@erikagolcher1353 Myles Kennedy, Sebastian Bach, Andrea Bocelli, Sam Cooke, Luciano Pavarotti, Marvin Gaye, Nat king Cole, Art Garfunkel, Freddie, Michael Jackson, Prince, Otis Redding, Chris Cornell, Ronnie James Dio. Eddie Vedder There’s probably more but I don’t rate a singer on tis range or his ability to out power others vocalists. Great singers make you feel something you can identify with Now I think Adam is a greet singer he really is great but I just don’t get the same vibes from him as other singers do. It’s like listening to the most perfect performance created by a machine that’s flawed cos it doesn’t have soul. So there ya go Adam is truly great but he’s not the greatest. The greatest singer in the world is whoever makes you feel alive the most… and for me it just ain’t Adam and I like him!
@@jmurray2018 Most of them are dead and the live ones not even to the knee of Adam and imagine Andrea Bocelli being a rock star, a little moronic dont you think?
Tom Chaplin with Queen is better in my opinion
Sorry but Tom Chaplin is a huge Adam fan. Tom said in an interview that Adam voice is so powerful he can feel it in his bones. Tom really admire Adam. So why Queen would play with a singer who knows that Adam is better than him?
@@erikagolcher1353 did I say in my opinion?
@@Geordiegirl36 But not Tom Chaplin opinion, that is the point.
@@erikagolcher1353 go cry to someone who cares. I don’t like Adam
A video of Tom's botched attempt to sing The Show Must Go On can be found on YT.