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More about Adam’s shirt. . . .
Maybe there is more to his wearing it?
“In recent years, activists for peace in the Middle East have adopted the hamsa hand to display hope, peace and prosperity.”
http://misstlv.myshopify.com/blogs/news/6859710-what-does-the-hamsa-hand-mean
Has some Jewish & Middle Eastern origins –
The Hamsa Prayer
Let no sadness come
to this heart
Let no trouble come
to these arms
Let no conflict come
to these eyes
Let my soul be filled with the blessing of joy of peace.
“The Hamsa is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet
symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign.
It brings it’s owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.”
– See more at: http://www.jewishgiftplace.com/Hamsa-Hand-Symbology.html#sthash.GdHx7NRL.dpuf
sparkle Congrats on your first day of your new endeavor! Glad to hear you were ‘feelin good’ about it. Of course, we knew you could/would do it. Here’s to a 2nd day of showing them your stuff!
Adam’s walk to the stage.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc369/loha40/Adam%20and%20Queen/19196540AO2aOJs_zpsa08572c2.gif?t=1408468380
Love this! Looks like he is teetering in those heels. lol. Sexy though.
ADAM LAMBERT @adamlambert
Beautiful Perth Sky
http://instagram.com/p/r36VHbONF2/
http://adam-hq.livejournal.com/6184.html
Airport pics – Perth
Not really anything new. Brian says possibly more shows
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/104726/20140818/queen-adam-lambert-tour-2014-guitarist-brian-more-shows-possible.htm
By the way, just want to say that if I’ve posted something that’s already been posted please don’t hesitate to mention this here! I almost always read back and refresh but sometimes things slip through. Want to give the credit to the original poster!
http://www.fohonline.com/current-issue/21-production-profile/11004-queen-tour-rocks-arenas-old-style.html
Great article! All about the in’s and out’s of the technical side of the tour.
Talks about the engineers, and the entire technical crew. Great reading IMO
“Stokes has a history with Lambert, having been his FOH for the singer/songwriter’s own shows. “He is an amazing singer and has an amazing range and pitch. I work for k.d. lang a lot, and she, too, has an amazing range and pitch. Really good singers have really good hearing!” he laughs. “They hear subtle details more than average singers, and consequently, they have more specific needs. There’s not a static mix that will make them comfortable or happy through a whole show or even a whole song. When they go in the higher register, you need to ride a fader or EQ a bit, for example.”
And someone on twitter commented about that article
smalls, you are still a newbie here and don’t know our history with hamsas. I gave Adam a beautiful one from here when I met him (M&G at the Hard Rock in Florida before my first concert). Since the first QAL concerts in London I have brought gifts of Hamsa bracelets and/or key chains whenever I have met ALLers and other lovely Glamberts (except for this time when I brought infinity bracelets for those who already had hamsas). Hopefully I will meet you and I will be able to give you one in person. By the way, I had one for ulti, too, but we never connected in Merriweather
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Hamsa means “five” for the five fingers of a hand and it is meant as a protection to ward off the evil eye. Adam has had a number of hamsa necklaces, car ornaments, etc., and now this shirt. I really want to know what the Arabic writing on the bottom says
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Was in the middle of writing this and the sirens went off, for the first time since I came home, and I went down to the bomb shelter in my building. Hamas took credit for the firing on Jerusalem, but they have been shooting nonstop at Israel for hours. I heard the boom of the rocket being shot down by Iron Dome. Thank goodness for that because I just heard that it was aimed near my neighborhood.
WOW luval great article. Loved it.
Dear rs, my prayers are with you. Keep your hamsa close by.
lol Chris Colfer has nominated Adam for the ice bucket ALS thing.
http://instagram.com/p/r5XxwPtdX9/
glambotgram…glad you liked that article! I have always loved and wanted to know all the background things going on at concerts and how a show is put on. From American Idol until now! Love this stuff!
I think if Adam does the ice thing it is then his turn to nominate someone else…Brian and/or Roger maybe?
Personally I don’t find the ice challenge amusing as it sometimes has been turning into a publicity stunt for many celebrities (talked about on Access Hollywood last night). But I guess if it makes money for charity it’s a good thing.
Rs…..how frightening for you…..stay safe, sending prayers your way xx
I still use my hamsa keyring from you everyday.
This for dear HK fan, Kradamour and mils
I saw this and immediately thought of you dear ladies.
I think each of you might be able to identify with this:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL629/13192141/23472439/409924202.jpg
ha, Ron...I saw that on FB yesterday….thought it was sooo true
http://www.socialitelife.com/adam-lambert-and-queen-arrive-in-australia-all-prepped-and-ready-for-the-latest-leg-of-their-tour-08-2014
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10553747_288146754703326_7124034466905615552_o.jpg
bigger pic of previous –
Ahh, rs – missed out on my infinity bracelet (would have matched my infinity necklace!) – perhaps we’ll meet one day – who knows what concerts lie in the future – thanks so much for thinking of me – really appreciate it
Celebrity involvement can be a positive force. It brings more awareness to the cause.
http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/ice-bucket-challenge-081914.html
They did the icebucket challenge last year but without as much celebrity involvement. Huge increase in donations this year.
I guess my point is, whatever the publicity stunt aspect is, it’s bringing in the donations.
luval…loved that sound tech article!
The NFL is so greedy. Queen won’t pay if the venue wants them to pay for cleanup of the confetti…they would never pay the NFL to play halftime at the Super Bowl.
http://www.vulture.com/2014/08/nfl-wants-its-super-bowl-halftime-artist-to-pay.html
Haven’t seen this picture before.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/1273826_10204644129611834_3235385490232778181_o.jpg
rs– I finally got the chance to look at all your photos tonight. They are just great! I especially liked the ones where you vividly captured Adam’s blue eyes. I’m really impressed with your new camera. I’m so sorry that RL is so stressful for you now. I hope you and your family stay safe and that the hostilities end soon.
LOL
The ice bucket is just what we have all needed since the day we all first had Adam come into our lives.
I know I have a constant supply of ice, iced beverages, cool compresses and a walk in cooler in the corner.
Came in pretty handy after Chicago. ** Ahem.**
luval I enjoyed the sound tech article too! The sound quality and mix is much more complicated than I realized. Queen’s sound crew is obviously top notch and have been doing a really good job. Those of us who were at the May 2012 radio concert at the National Harbor Center in Maryland are well aware of what can result when the sound crew is drunk or otherwise impaired. Poor Adam! They were making him crazy, but he was so adorable in his spikey shorts that we fans didn’t care.
rs, please stay safe.
luval, and others, that teeny little extra hole has been there for years, usually either empty or with a teeny diamond stud in it. I love that he put a teeny infinity in it.
I have also spoken about the hamsa here. Without knowing that rs had given him one on GN, I also gave him one in Hawaii. We figured it out later!! Great minds think alike. I carry a hamsa or two every day on me, and have many in my jewelry.
I was at a friend’s house the other day who is a true collector, she has hundreds of them on a wall in her home, no two alike. It’s like a museum of Hamsot. It is just gorgeous.
I also liked that tech article, thanks for posting. I think I saw our riskylady there….and I share the feeling. I never needed my earplugs for QAL. I had to wear mine at Bruno, or I would be deaf for sure. Awful sound mixing, just too dang loud and unclear. In the same venue.
Okay guys, so here is my motherly and professional interpretation of what Adam is hearing in his earpieces: He’s damaging his hearing. By having real sound mixed in, by hearing what we hear, at a high volume right in his ears = hearing loss in the future. No doubt about it.
Most professional musicians wear In The Ears to guide their performance, and to stay on key, etc. The earpieces are also designed as hearing protectors.
If Adam’s are specially designed to give him real performance sound, crikey, I just hope the designers also are giving him hearing protection. Because high pitches at high intensity will cause hearing loss.
This was the first comment on that tech article which you may have read. But so far no one has answered. Wish they would!! I know I’ve been wondering about this. My drummer friend immediately noticed it in videos I’ve sent him. I’ll try and keep an eye out to see if they eventually address it.
The earpieces become loose when he sings. Every time you open your mouth the jaw moves.
Or, his are just not fitted properly.
Or, he is trying to manually adjust something on them.
Or, he is nervous.
Or, he is sweaty.
Or, he found his lost bhindi in there.
Or, he still has GN glitter stuck in his ears.
Or, he hears voices.
Or, he is such a fracking perfectionist that he doesn’t even like the sound of his own voice.
From what I have observed, Adam has been adjusting his ear monitors far less during the QAL concerts than he has during his solo concerts.
Ditto, luval! I feel the same regarding any of my posts, everyone. Always want to credit properly.
Personally I think those ear monitors just become loose. As simple as that.
People are getting creative with the ice bucket challenge. Dave Grohl mimics the “bucket” scene from the movie Carrie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLZOjLv0_6k#t=174
The in-ear pieces do have a volume control on them, much like a hearing aid. I noticed it at the beginning of the tour but I haven’t seen Adam doing it so much as the tour has progressed. It must be an adjustment for him singing in front of the decibels that Queen manages. The tech article above explains that his shows are very low volume in comparison.
Ha, Ron!
I am surprised by how much I miss my son…this is the first time that he has gone back to school that I wasn’t actually a little bit relieved! But he has turned into a very interesting conversationalist and now we will be able to discuss legal issues, I will love that!
Fortunately I get a variety of ‘heymom’ texts and phone calls each day and will until classes actually start. We sometimes call him ‘heymom’ instead of his real name…
Our local Pridefest is this weekend and I am a volunteer, so will be mostly off the blog for a while – this is Virginia where the 4th circuit invalidated the marriage ban, so there are a lot of high spirits and it should be an awesome weekend!
The earpiece enables Adam to hear himself. When one is on stage singing, the band is so loud a singer literally cannot himself, even with the mic it’s not enough.
The ear pieces give a “studio” type balance and projects Adam’s voice specifically to his own ears. Musicians only don’t need it (usually) because when a note is played via device it’s reliable and going to come through exactly as the note, whether one can hear it super clearly or not. Singers, on the other hand are at the mercy of their own ears or (via a capella, acoustic) or with a system in louder, full band performances that will siphon what is projected into his mic and into his ear piece without sound distortion.
In the old days (when singers didn’t dance and move as much or have all the other effects they do now) people used specific monitors on stage for this, but technology is better and for a rock band, that’s not practical. This is one main reason why some frontmen/women and other singers don’t sound as good live. They can’t hear themselves as well.
Adam, however doesn’t have that luxury.
And many venues do not have the acoustics designed for musical performances (such as an opera house, where the and/or cathedral where singers can hear their voice without help because of the design).
One reasons, imo, why this person has not seen others performers wearing them is because Adam’s career is based upon his extraordinary voice. (he doesn’t play an instrument in his performances, for example. He is a true SINGER.) That is his bread and butter. He does not use track overs or dubbing on his live performances to sing along with as other artists do.
Other artists also have other props, dance routines, etc. and things that can overcompensate for poor singing live. These singers, however, are not known for their singing, per se.
Any major vocalist known for their “power-house” singing style either wears an earpiece, or does their sets stripped down (Adelle, for example).
Adam has to be especially on target because he does things with his voice that most don’t do, and has to be spot on every time. He has no luxury for not hearing himself very well. His flawless execution of delivery requires it and his dazzling effects are his money making trademarks.
… Just offering what few things that I know. Maybe other research can shed more light on it, because there is plenty I definitely don’t know and I’ve been out of the biz for a while
Well, I’ve deleted my ear-piece question. It’s really not that important. Moving on. All is good.
smalls, thank you for that explanation.
I have been particularly struck (as have the rest of us) by how involved Adam is in the sound production aspects of his performances, especially as compared to other performers.
mmm, that National Harbor performance was memorable for a whole variety of reasons, but Adam’s frustration with the sound was definitely right up there – but everyone was having so much fun that I think even Adam gave up and just went with it by the end.
Those spikey shorts! the safety pin lady! free bags of popchips being distrubited like manna to the crowd! (I sometimes buy them now in memory of that concert, they are actually pretty good!) The boats going by on the Potomac behind the stage and slowing down to hear Adam!
That was right after Wilkes Barre.
Good times!
luval… Because it’s not a perfect fit… much like ear phones. It’s similar to trying to push earphones in closer or keep adjusting them when there is loud noise around and one is listening to something within the earphones.
Different things can affect the precise hearing level and detail in which someone hears through those earpieces: Venue, the band (and their physical stage position & sound distortion for the singer), the song itself & it’s specific vocal demands on a singer and what he plans on doing with his voice, and the sound technicians and how quickly they can adjust levels and adapt to the variable changes a premium singer makes and needs. Adam is so exacting in his hearing tones & singing…(this is one reason his pitch & range so good and part of what makes him extraordinary) he has to hear at a certain precision & quality each moment. If it’s off just a little bit in his hearing, even a little distortion or static, he runs the risk that he doesn’t hear how he really sounds to the audience nor perform at the level he expects and is known for within certain venues where loud noise reverberates off the walls, etc., the band volume – sound distortion.
So… depending on the precise way they fit into the ear and how close INTO the ear can determine precision in hearing. Adam sounds & looks like he needs that continual certain “fit” to hear just enough better; hence the adjusting and
that much better performance!
PS. If Adam’s hearing has been affected (as mils suggested), that would possibly impact the precision of hearing, too. He might feel more need to push the earpiece around or adjust it (like with headphones) to compensate on louder performances.
mmm… I noticed that Adam is not adjusting as much either (except on songs that are BAND deferring – such as Dragon Attack which is more designed to highlight a band’s showcase as opposed to a singer’s performance). At the same time, I’ve also noticed that the sound technicians have gotten a lot of issue fixed as well, and added some reverb to Adam’s voice that also balances the singer/band sound dynamic all throughout the venue and enables him to hear himself better as well through the sound system and stage speakers. Thinking this may be some reason why? Adam seems to like both – earpiece and reverb – to get that more homeostatic hearing.
Just my two cents
Product review for in ear monitors Adam uses:
http://www.musicplayers.com/reviews/live_sound/2011/0811_JHAudio_JH16.php
Wow, jlurk, $1149.
thanks for that!
Wow, smalls, would love to know how you came by your extensive knowledge of the vagaries of ear monitors and concert sound. “Sounds” like an interesting story, so do tell…
Thank you!
Hi Kiwi!
So true about the earpiece volume control. Imo (and relative limited understanding), the issue with the earpiece with Adam adjusting it is not as much about volume control but on the a particular balance mix and quality (precision of how clearly – not loudly, per se – a singer hears his tone, pitch, resonance, and blend with the music with no static type interference or imbalance) of sound coming through the earpiece needed to hear the band, and oneself (as the singer) and how his singing actually sounds to the audience without distortion (louder, deeper tones from a band’s playing) or imbalance – either which can throw a singer off.
It’s hard to believe, but singers on stage can’t actually hear what the audience hears in front in the same way – melodic lines and all (re: a rock concert. acoustic, a Capella & opera are exceptions) So a singer needs that coming through the earpiece but within the mix and context that will enable the singer to hear the most accurate sound of his pitch and tone and all the variances he wants to add to his delivery.
An phenomenal power-house belter such as Adam will be very concerned with this and will do whatever it takes to perceive and hear precisely, incl. adjusting, & signals. Adam is exceptional at pitch, microtones and nuance, esp. in his backphrasing, so he seems to want particular mix, balance and ability to hear even the slightest tone difference in is singing within his earpiece.
Sorry about all my lengthy explanations guys.
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Sometimes I don’t know how to explain things well or with occam’s razor. Especially if the topic is so interesting! (Hope my thoughts don’t read as a lot of hot air
Hi Tothebeat!
I’ve used earpieces before, and reverb. Used stage monitors in the ol’ days.
Never operated on Queen/Adam’s level, of course, and I certainly don’t know nearly as much as a lot of others, but some of the basics are similar enough and have stayed relatively the same. I do remember what it’s like to not be able to hear yourself and how you actually sound with the band as you need it on stage.
I appreciate you being so kind to express interest and asking me.
Hi rs! Thank you for filling me in on the meaning behind the hamsa & also your experiences and memories with it & Adam. I enjoyed reading what you’ve shared. It’s especially meaningful to me because it comes from you – someone who knows first hand and so very well.
I have concern for you, rs, as the situation taking place around you must be quite frightening. I do hope you and your loved ones are safe and protected.
hugs & love sent your way –
Praying for you tonight …
I don’t think Adam’s feed in his earpiece is as loud as the audience’s, just that he likes the whole sound, not just his voice. The guy clarifies that here, and mentions about the loudness.
LOL – Amen, mils. And no doubt!
Great information, risky!
Clarifies things quite a bit, and gives us more insight about our guy.
Thank you for highlighting that section.
If you read the tech article, it says Adam likes his sound at a low level, so mils I don’t think you have to worry aboout his hearing. What the article said was that he likes to know what the sound is like in the venue; IEMs are often set up just for the music and voice; in Adam’s case he wants some ambient sound added to the mix to give him a better sense of how he sounds to the audience. But that doesn’t mean it has to be loud.
Hi Calgary
Happy to “meet” you and see your posts here. I enjoy reading them and taking in your insights and comments.
I’m still pretty new here, and thought I’d say “hi”.
I’m not sure if your name means that you live in Calgary, but if so… I must say that I adore your area and also a bit further to Alberta, as well. (Assuming you live there) Stunning area you live in and have around you!!
The folks there are also among the friendliest I’ve ever encountered.