What Makes This Singer Great? Adam Lambert - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

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What Makes This Singer Great? Adam Lambert - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

From his distinctive high range to his unique vocal riffs and runs, Adam Lambert is truly an exceptional singer and today I’ll take a deeper look into what I think makes him great.

Having gotten his start on American Idol, Adam gained notoriety with his distinct sound which ultimately led to the opportunity to take on the insurmountable task of filling the shoes of Freddie Mercury.

As the frontman for the collaboration of Queen + Adam Lambert, he has shown he is up for the task with his range, power and flamboyance.

Having often been asked my opinion of comparisons to Freddie, I’ll break down what I think contrasts Adam’s music from Freddie’s greatness.

As I share what stands out about Adam for me I’d love to hear what you have to say about him too so please be sure to share in the comments!

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[lisa]

I also like the softer side of Adam's voice. I was a fan the first time he sang on Idol, but what sealed the deal even more was his performance of, I believe, it was "Tracks of My Tears." He has the ability to interpret a song, and also make it his own. He respects himself and his craft, and he is joyful and genuine.

[heidistutzman]

I saw him with Queen! Love him, what power! I love his vibrato.

[jonblackburn]

I saw Queen with Adan Lambert a couple of years ago in Cleveland and it was a wonderful . The constant comparison between Lambert and Mercury is so prevalent (and wrong headed) that Lambert addresses in the show. It was comical and charming. He said something like “I hear the talk; “he”s no Freddie Mercury”. NO SHIT!” The place exploded. Freddie Mercury was a singular talent. Adam Lambert is a great talent as well and I appreciate both for who they are and their particular skill set, which is phenomenal in both cases. As an aside; I was probably most impressed with Roger Taylor. His drumming and vocal chops don’t seem to have deteriorated at all.

[LeighMicheletti]

I love Freddie Mercury absolutely and miss him. However that does not take away from the fact that Adam Lambert does an amazing job fronting Queen, and he does it HIS way. He really is an underrated talent. I know there are a lot of purest who think Queen should have never gone on without Freddie, and I can respect that to a degree. Before Adam I thought the same. But seeing the joy in performing with Adam that Roger Taylor and Brian May have is really wonderful. They are out there in their 60/70s still rocking sold out arenas/stadiums and having fun doing it, and so are the crowds that see them. Funny to think it but there are now Queen songs Adam performs that I like better than the originals. There are just some that he completely slays on. I think part of it is that Freddie (and others) opened doors that Adam was able to strut through to be completely himself in all his glorious flamboyance. Between his vocal abilities and amazing showmanship he is keeping this music alive for multiple generations of music lovers.

[avemariagbboioi]

I like that he is a showman by himself, not beeing a Copy of Freddy.

[janetmatthews]

I have to say, that while you are right in Freddie’s song writing ability, and he also played the piano, when it comes to his vocals Brian and Roger have stated that Adam can do everything Freddie could do, and he can do things Freddie could not do. They’ve all but said in So many words, that Adam is a Better singer than Freddie. His range is a little different. Freddie it seems was most likely more of a baritone. Adam is a high tenor, and sometimes moves into a soprano range. And he’s on record as saying he rarely uses his falsetto - he doesn’t need to. So if you want to really compare Freddie’s voice and Adams voice, ( which I really hate doing) listen to Adams version of who wants to live forever from the QAL Isle of Wight concert. Then listen to ANY version of Freddie singing that same song. You will have your answer clearly. This is the song Brian and Roger say - no one can sing this song like Adam. No one.

[anniesundene]

Saw your post you were doing Adam but I was disappointed you didnt give him the time you have done with so many others. Freddie is Freddie & Adam is Adam...IMO totally different styles so no point comparing. Both great in their own ways. The clip you chose is ok but his voice has matured so much since then, New video out now, off the live album of " QAL Live Around the World" coming out Oct.2nd, doing The Show Must Go On that is amazing. BTW, love your channel!!

[lizzie]

Adam is the BEST. I have seen Adam with Queen several times, and I have seen him solo several times, and he is AMAZING.

[janetmiller]

I think you just scratched the surface. There is so much time spent addressing the whole is Adam replacing Freddie debate in the fandom. They are both great. I am old enough to have watched Queen at Live Aid on TV and now seen Adam perform live with Queen. I love Adam and I agree that his finding himself as an artist is his biggest challenge. I do believe that his new music Velvet does that. His tour got canceled due to the pandemic. Do listen to the live sessions of Velvet. He is cowriter on all the songs

[JameAndy-ndvp]

Adam is a great vocalist. You didn’t say or show much in this video to make that case. Adam never claimed to be a musician and doesn’t try to imitate. Adam is who he is and I think he’s fantastic. I prefer his vocal abilities to Freddie- However I realize Freddie was an amazing songwriter, vocalist, and musician so I respect him for that. Not trying to take away from Freddie- I just prefer Adam’s voice.

[kittinmonster]

I first noticed Adam in a video performing Killer Queen on a chaise lounge with his fluttering fan, and loved his sense of humor and the fact that he didn't try to take himself too seriously. As the song went on, I thought "Holy smokes, this dude can really sing!" And hey, he's kinda nice looking, even with all the makeup. 😁
I find his confidence and fearless performances inspiring, and think he is one of the most gifted singers and performers of this era.

[cheriemelissa]

Adam is brilliant. I've seen him solo and with Queen a number of times and he is an amazing talent. For anyone to sing a whole rock show of Queen songs night after night on tour and give us his all every time is just unbelievable. Those songs are demanding and theatrical from heavy rock to operatic and he kills it every time! Oh and he sounds even better

[a.h.]

I've seen him + Queen live twice. I was very sceptical the first time, because I've been a huge Queen fan since i was 2 yo, but I really wanted to see Brian May and Roger Taylor (and his son) live. I liked Adam a lot, but it wasn't my kind of music. Well.... I cried a lot at the concerts. Adam was THAT good. Not Freddy good. Adam good. It was new, fresh. It sounded like Queen, but in a new Adam way. He never tried to imitate Freddie, and that's what is so good about Queen + AL live. And it was NOTHING compared to YouTube videos I watched before I ordered the tickets. Now I know that it's not possible to judge based on YT. I don't really care what people say about Adam. May and Taylor chose him. They would have never chosen someone average on Freddie's place. Isn't that the biggest prove that Adam is a good singer? He has to be, he's on the stage with Queen. Duh.

[annier]

One of the things I love about Adam is he performs exactly the same whether its 50 people or 50, 000. I've seen him with Queen and solo - he fills the room with his presence and that incredible voice. His song interpretation is so interesting - and he changes it up, you never quite know whats he gonna do. You can tell he loves music and it makes you appreciate music more... AND he is so dang gorgeous to look at...!!!!

[hardycoffman]

I love Adam... he’s an incredible talent and the perfect new front man for an iconic band like Queen!

[adamfanalways]

I just love ❤️ Adam Lambert, thank you for talking about and including Adam as a incredible singer!

[HarlemRain]

For ppl reading this and disappointed in the length, Ken did an excellent, in-depth analysis of Adam's voice in a video a while back, just do a search. I think you will be pleased with it. Ken has clear admiration for his vocal abilities.

[charlottemoreau]

Hi Ken .I'm back. . Not only does Adam sing well . He also shows a good disposition..when he speaks. He well mannered. Smiles and shows he cares about his fans . His singing . You said it all . Hes perfect .
Hes in the same group with the greats a. Whitney and Celene dion .. hes not a copy of Freddie. I'm sure that's not what Dr May or Roger wanted . New blood . That's what Adam is . And a great singer..someone who can bring in a modern crowd ..Make Queen new . Adam does that for them. That's what makes Adam great. Thanks

[Poppymac]

Seen him live with Queen. He's amazing, great vocals, very flamboyant! He's a fantastic showman who also makes it clear he is celebrating Freddie not replacing him!

[mrbouncelol]

I think that if we consider only technical ability in terms of range, timbre control, flexibility, and so on, Adam is one of the best singers of contemporary music alive, and in fact probably more technically able than many of the greats, which includes Freddie Mercury. I think that is to be expected though because it is similar to how athletes are always breaking records because of not only newer training techniques but a greater pool of talent who are exposed to better training methods and technologies from a young age.

For example, consider how Freddie had to learn to sing... He certainly didn't have programs like yours, access to the collective wisdom of singers around the world via the internet, the ability to precisely stop, start and modify tracks to hear what is going on, and of course, the ability to record yourself with audio and video and really examine yourself in great detail. Of course Adam didn't have access to this as well, and I expect as time goes on there will be singers who exceed him too.