Fernando’s San Diego American Idol Tour Recap

Great recap Fernando, Thank you for taking the time to share.

Fernando, thanks for your recap! Very well written and interesting! You seem to be a good writer and maybe you have a future in writing.

I don’t know what happened: cheating, fraud or homophobia, but if last night’s crowd was any indication, Adam Lambert is the real champion of Season 8.

Personally I don’t think it was any of these things. I’m so glad San Diego gave such an amazing response to their home town guy!!!

No, the Kradam fans seem to have some perspective on this thing, months later.

Look, I saw a live show, and people were very attentive to Kris, few people left, and the 12-year old Adam fan I was with wound up loving Kris too that night. He was not doing a flamboyant set, but more of a sit-down music set, with plenty of moments to groove on and warm applause.

How was scott the most controversial this season?. Did i miss something?. I’m sure i watched every episode. And anoop nerdy teen?. i thought he was 22yrs old. lol at ” kris Allen the underdog who took the crown away from lamberts nail polished hands”. too funny.

Great recap Fernando – thanks!

Fernando mentions in his recap that Matt was his favorite contestant …. but I really appreciated this:

He busted out into the stage with all the confidence an insane amount of talent can give you.

It’s great to see that although Adam wasn’t your favorite, you can still appreciate talent.

Excellent recap, Fernando. Your talent for writing is exceptional. I was surprised to read that you are only 19. VERY well done. :clap_tb:

Fernando:

“the crowd screamed in excitement, proving ‘Glambert’  is the biggest star of Season 8.”

” I don’t know what happened: cheating, fraud or homophobia, but if last night’s crowd was any indication, Adam Lambert is the real champion of Season 8.”

The review is lacking a few “in my opinion” when stating personal speculations as facts.

I won’t comment on the rest of your review (because I really can’t stand Adam and I love Kris) but the Matt parts were AWESOME!! glad to have a Matty G fan representing. Thanks so much :clap_tb:

Edit: edited the post you were responding to

Thanks for the review, Fernando. I went to the LA show for Adam, but in the process of that Matt won me over in a way he didn’t on the show. He got a pretty good reception. I think his “intro” with the beatboxing and his picture was sweet as well.

Loved the recap Fernando!!!!!!

A Matt fan, noice!!!!

edit: edited the post you were responding to

Great re-cap Fernando.

It would have been surprising if Adam had NOT gotten more applause in his home town. It proves he is the biggest AI star in San Diego.

I am really tired of being told that I can’t possibly like Kris best for any good reason. It must be something nefarious.

It would have been surprising if Adam had NOT gotten more applause in his home town. It proves he is the biggest AI star in San Diego.

Vada, yes, Adam did get more applause than the other idols in his home town of San Diego, but the reviews of all the previous shows seem to indicate that Adam got the most applause at those as well.

I just have one question: could you hear the drums, Fernando?

very well written, though some of the opinions comes out strongly. glad that a Matt fan has written a recap, but i think it would’ve been nicer if the recap on Matt’s set was longer.

I would disagree about was written about Kris re “cheating, fraud or homophobia, ” (obviously, me being an Allenite) but everyone is entitled to ones opinions as to who their favourite/s are and as to why they didn’t win so no hard feelings

Great recap, Fernando. Lucid and well-written.

Recaps are subjective. The person writing it is stating an opinion they are entitled to without having others question their motivations. If there is a recurring theme on the tour so far, it’s that Adam is getting the largest response. It’s not like the recapper has embellished the situation. Kris is getting a healthy crowd response too, as the recapper stated.

Sorry if this comment is lectury MJ, feel free to delete it.

“but i think it would’ve been nicer if the recap on Matt’s set was longer.”

ITA. The first time we get a Matt fan’s view on the concert, and still the part on Adam was twice as long as Matt. Come on, as a fellow Matty G fan I would have liked to hear every little detail from the way he talked to the way he walked. Oh, I’m sure there’ll be another Matty G fan willing to write up a recap soon…

I don’t understand how this review can be this polemic, even tough he is a Matt fan, he has given everyone their fair amount of praise.
He even finished with this:

The American Idols LIVE! Tour 2009 is truly the cherry on top of the sundae that was Season 8, the best one so far. We Idol junkies need to wait about 6 long months before new stars are born before our eyes on ‘American Idol’ .

Thank you Fernando, I can see that you took a lot of time writing this, it’s a great recap and I am glad to see one not written by an Adam fan.

Reminder:

Keep the comments focused on the topic, which is this posted review. Fanwars between posters are OFF TOPIC TO THIS POST.

There was something in the air that night…..
The stars were bright, fernando!
They were shining there for you and me…………
For liberty, fernando!

I haven’t been to a concert yet, mine is in August, but all the reviews have raved about Scott, and especially Matt’s mad piano skills, and Kris’ wonderful guitar/piano playing. I’m wondering if you took away Scott and Matt’s piano, Kris’ guitars and piano, would they be as good. These boys use instruments to enhance their performances, and Adam uses theatrics. But pure vocals alone, I think Adam has them all beat.

I rather like Adam’s showmanship, it is his voice that doesn’t appeal to me. I have never been a fan of super high pitched voices, either on men or women. Yes, that includes Michael Jackson and Steve Perry.

I much prefer smooth or husky mid range and deeper voices. It is called personal preference.

I didn’t vote for Kris because he plays the piano or the guitar. I love his voice. I like Adam but to me his just not the type of singer that I listen to . Everyone has different taste of music. I would go and see Adam in concert thou because I do like his voice And I would like to see if maybe he could change my mind. And I well buy his Cd when it comes out to give it a try. I even voted once in awhile for Adam. But Kris got the most. And at the beginning of the season Danny was my favorite. I started voting for Kris top 9 week. And am not going to let a reviewr upset me but he has a right to say what he want’s. But to me the right Idol won.

Since this is Fernando’s recap of his visit to the tour I assume everything that he wrote is his opinion.

“But to me the right Idol won.”

ITA.

Thanks for the recap. It’s nice to see one from someone who doesn’t have Kris or Adam as his or her favorite.

I don’t know what happened: cheating, fraud or homophobia, but if last night’s crowd was any indication, Adam Lambert is the real champion of Season 8.

How about Kris got the most votes because enough people were willing to vote rabidly for him? That’s what I go with.

Fernando, great opinion piece. You are only 19? Your writing skills are wonderful.

edit: don’t comment on the posters, stick to commenting on the content of the post

I AM an Adam fan but thoroughly love Kris. Fernando, I thought you gave a very well written and FAIR recap. Good job!

I think the reviewer meant the wrong idol won according to the fan reaction he saw at the concert, not that he thinks this way. He probably wanted Matt to win since that is his favorite. I just wonder what we all are going to think once the concerts are over and Adam has gotten the largest reaction throughout the country. That’s when we’ll probably have to start thinking the same way this guy does, that it was cheating, fraud, or homophobia.

I haven’t been to a concert yet, mine is in August, but all the reviews have raved about Scott, and especially Matt’s mad piano skills, and Kris’ wonderful guitar/piano playing. I’m wondering if you took away Scott and Matt’s piano, Kris’ guitars and piano, would they be as good. These boys use instruments to enhance their performances, and Adam uses theatrics. But pure vocals alone, I think Adam has them all beat.

If Adam did play an instrument this argument everyone keeps making would be pointless. If he played piano, for example. The people who prefer Adam’s singing would still prefer it, and the people who prefer Kris’s singing would still prefer his. Playing an instrument doesn’t help if your singing doesn’t appeal to people.

Very nice recap Fernando. It sounds like you had a great time. Matt was one of my early favorites. Although he lost me along the way. I hope he does receive some type of contract though as his talent is huge.

It sounds like you had a great time and enjoyed the show for the most part.

Thanks Fernando for taking the time to write a review. I am glad you enjoyed t so much. I loved it too when I saw it in San Jose. I became a Matt fan that night. I only thought of him as a piano bar type of performer until I saw him live and I thought he was very talented.

Fernando, very well written review.

I liked Matt from the beginning but he lost me when he was losing his confidence on the stage. I’m glad he regains it during the tour and media reviews are mostly positive about him. I hope he will get a contract deal after the tour if not sooner.

If Adam did play an instrument this argument everyone keeps making would be pointless. If he played piano, for example. The people who prefer Adam’s singing would still prefer it, and the people who prefer Kris’s singing would still prefer his. Playing an instrument doesn’t help if your singing doesn’t appeal to people.

Very true. lol

I liked Matt from the beginning but he lost me when he was losing his confidence on the stage.

That was the same with me. Loved Matt at the beginning, but he just never met my expectations of him. I always felt his nervousness when he performed. I saw him though at the Ontario show and was totally blown away. He was awesome. I felt so happy for him. He has mad piano skills.

Thank you for the great and well written review Fernando.

Hope Matt gets signed!!!!!

spring2009
Jul 20th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Great recap Fernando – thanks!

Fernando mentions in his recap that Matt was his favorite contestant ‘ ¦. but I really appreciated this:

“He busted out into the stage with all the confidence an insane amount of talent can give you.”

It’s great to see that although Adam wasn’t your favorite, you can still appreciate talent.

Yes that was my favourite bit of the recap as well. And like you, the most gratifying thing I find about Fernando’s review of Adam is that it comes from a Matt fan. It really gladdens my heart.

Thank you again Fernando.

“the underdog who took the crown away from Lambert’s nail- polished hands”
“We Idol junkies need to wait about 6 long months before new stars are born before our eyes on ‘American Idol’ .

Fernano. Your writing is beautiful. I am a fan of all season 8 idols. Love your English writing skill.

Thanks, Fernando. I really appreciate that someone with a perspective other than Adam or Kris fandom took the time to write a recap (and I say that as a primarily Adam fan). It would have been easy to think that your perspective as a primarily Matt fan wouldn’t matter as much and decide not to write it – a good recap takes some time and effort and thought to write – I’m glad that you did.

Fernando, thank you for the time and effort in sharing your thoughts with us. I did not see any bitterness at all and welcome all opinions (whether I agree or not). Also just wanted you to know I enjoyed your expressive writing (i.e.”androgynous rock alien, ready to satisfy the hungry masses” and “the underdog who took the crown away from Lambert’s nail-polished hands”). Really added to the enjoyment of reading your review.

So glad you had a great time and thanks again!
(Adam, Kris, and Allison fan)

Maybe Adam has more fans but Kris’s fans voted for him more and that’s how Kris won. And that’s the way it’s going to be until Idol changes it’s rule. I am just so sick of he won because of this and ths and this reason.

I don’t know what happened: cheating, fraud or homophobia, but if last night’s crowd was any indication, Adam Lambert is the real champion of Season 8.

Let’s just forget about the fact that you were watching the show in Adam’s hometown, the fact is that both Adam and Kris have fans, both have sold close to or over a million copies of their music, and if both release good radio friendly songs, then both will have long and successful careers. It’s time to let it go. Kris won, given the parameters of the tv show, his supporters cast more votes, that’s the end.

Both have ellicited very positve crowd reactions on the tour, but that pretty much doesn’t mean jack in how successful they will be in their careers. Both have very different styles, so what, listen to the radio, there are dozens of different musical genres to match everyones different style and taste.

That’s when we’ll probably have to start thinking the same way this guy does, that it was cheating, fraud, or homophobia.

You can think that way if you want to, most people do and will anyway, and really don’t need anything to help them remain stuck on the same silly thing. It won’t change that Kris is the champion, nor will it have any impact on his or Adam’s future success.

If Adam did play an instrument this argument everyone keeps making would be pointless. If he played piano, for example. The people who prefer Adam’s singing would still prefer it, and the people who prefer Kris’s singing would still prefer his. Playing an instrument doesn’t help if your singing doesn’t appeal to people.

Yep. That is my thinking too.

IMO, Adam’s theatrics and Kris’ ability with instruments are ‘extras’. How much weight each ‘extra’ gets is totally subjective.

For me, a music junkie, the intruments carry more weight, especially playing lead guitar.

For a theatre major or Broadway maven, the theatrics carry more weight.
Once again, it is all subjective.

The review is lacking a few ‘in my opinion’  when stating personal speculations as facts.

I believe if someone does a recap in first person…we are to assume that it is their opinion. That is just how I read the recaps…I believe that is why MJ does her best to post a few varied perspectives. Just my take on things…might help those who get irritated with the “facts”.

I saw the show in L.A. and I can agree with Fernando on the crowd reception of Mr. Lambert. Also, there were MANY people who left during Kris’ set in hopes to secure a spot at the barricades to meet Adam. And…Adam was the only one with 3 security people flanking him…plus a blonde assistant telling people how busy and rushed he was. Adam is HUGE…everywhere he goes. It isn’t a diss to Kris…it is just the magnitude and authenticity of Adam’s persona and talent…he is a bit of an enigma and it feels somewhat magical to witness his gift in person. THAT is my opinion.

Great review! Always love reading about Matt!

For me I love Matt because his voice is so soothing. I love the tone of his voice and there is this sexiness and husky timber that grabs me everytime. His piano playing skills just add to his appeal. Adam’s voice is too shrill for me not to mention his performance style is way too over the top. But what is great about opinions…everyone can have one and it doesn’t make it right or wrong. How boring would it be if we all liked the same things? Utopia sounds good in theory but in reality it would be very dull! I am wondering though when it became a bad thing that a musician could not only sing amazingly but can accompany themselves as well? For me it just makes the artist a better, more impressive, more well rounded musician…again it’s all subjective and just my opinion.

As far as crowd noise goes of course Adam is getting a bigger response. His set is geared for that. Just because people are screaming louder that doesn’t necessarily mean they are more talented or gave a better performance. Who screams like a manic for a song like Georgia? You appreciate it and stay silent so you can hear the beauty of the performance. Besides screams at an American Idol concert don’t mean a hill of beans once the idol’s are out in the real world. Just ask Bo Bice and Constantine Maroulis. Women scream for men, especially rockers. Only time will tell who is successful and who is not after Idol.

I can’t wait to write my recap! Don’t worry Renina this Matt fan will be very effusive and tell all regarding Matt’s performance!

Oh, just wanted to add I’m so glad to be hearing from a Matt fan! He has been getting such good reviews from the press, especially on his personality (ability to work the crowd) and musical talents. Hope he (and all the remaining idols without a contract) get signed soon!

As far as crowd noise goes of course Adam is getting a bigger response. His set is geared for that. Just because people are screaming louder that doesn’t necessarily mean they are more talented or gave a better performance. Who screams like a manic for a song like Georgia?

I agree with this perhaps when an idol is in the middle of a performance, but what about at the introduction or the conclusion of a performance? All they had to do was show Adam on the screen at the beginning of his number and the whole place just erupted. This was before any audience member knew anything about “his set”.

Fernando, I was very surprised to see your age, this is very well written for someone of any age I think! I can see that you put a lot of thought into it and I really appreciate your effort to give a balanced review. I really like Matt too, and I think that we will have many opportunities in the future to see him on tour again. Fingers crossed!

I agree with this perhaps when an idol is in the middle of a performance, but what about at the introduction or the conclusion of a performance? All they had to do was show Adam on the screen at the beginning of his number and the whole place just erupted. This was before any audience member knew anything about ‘his set’ .

I think it is well known that Adam is what some people feel an exciting performer. He is the rocker this season (although I feel that is debatable) and rockers produce excitement. I’m not saying Adam is not popular because obviously he is. I’m just saying that just because someone doesn’t cause an audience to scream like banshees doesn’t mean they weren’t loved or appreciated. Rock numbers always generate more excitement and that is no more apparent when you consider the response Matt get’s singing Hard to Handle vs. Georgia. I can tell you this though the most recorded performance of Matt’s set is Georgia. So what does that tell you? I am sure Kris is well loved by the people seeing him at the shows. He is the winner so obvious he appeals to people. Kris is just a more subdued performer than Adam. I am not even a Kris fan and I can see that he is extremely popular and that people are loving him!

For a theatre major or Broadway maven, the theatrics carry more weight. Once again, it is all subjective.

Not true. More than just theater majors and broadway maven like theatrical performers. Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, both named King’s of their respective music genre’s were both overly theatrical and criticized for it. It was their theatrical performance style I would argue that made them unique, and so memorable. And frankly, untouchable even today.

I agree that not everyone likes theatrical performances, but all “music majors” do not prefer guitar playing to other forms of entertainment. In fact, its very hard to sing and dance at the same time, which is another reason there is so less live singing nowadays.

Thanks Fernando! I don’t post much these days as the rest of life has me busy, but your review is frankly one of the most unbiased I’ve read. I also think you have a serious talent for this sort of writing! Perhaps being a Matt-fan, not necessarily a specific fan of the top-2 makes a difference. Even though a reviewer might not have a favorite between Adam or Kris, I can understand someone seeing the concert reaction firsthand and wondering “how on earth!?” Adam didn’t win judging from the audience. I also agree with those who’ve read many reviews for almost every concert city commenting on audiences’ extreme reactions to Adam–that it’s not just because they were in his hometown, though enthusiasm would be expected in S.D. Agree also that it doesn’t diminish Kris’s talent or fans. It does explain why it’s been seeming that TBTB appear to be giving them the “co-winners” treatment, to give both sets of fans what they want.

I think the reviewer meant the wrong idol won according to the fan reaction he saw at the concert, not that he thinks this way. He probably wanted Matt to win since that is his favorite.
Agree Richie10.

“Also, there were MANY people who left during Kris’ set in hopes to secure a spot at the barricades to meet Adam. And’ ¦Adam was the only one with 3 security people flanking him’ ¦plus a blonde assistant ”

This is exactly my point. People who left during K’s set may have been going to get in line to see Scott. Bloggers and posters state some observations with such authority but they are merely suppositions. However, a blond assistant is proof enough for me that Adam is bigger than…insert your fave hyperbole here, lol.

What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30 and he hasn’t been noticed before despite the fact that he lived in LA and performed in many different roles and venues. He sure stands out on Idol among his younger amateur peers but, imo, the jury is still out on whether he is the worlwide superstar that his fans already proclaimed him to be.

I can tell you this though the most recorded performance of Matt’s set is Georgia. So what does that tell you?

I thought Matt’s Georgia was simply amazing. It was gorgeous. I am an Adam fan, but after Matt gave that peformance, I was hollering and screaming just like I did after Adam’s songs.

As far as crowd noise goes of course Adam is getting a bigger response. His set is geared for that. Just because people are screaming louder that doesn’t necessarily mean they are more talented or gave a better performance. Who screams like a manic for a song like Georgia?

I agree with this perhaps when an idol is in the middle of a performance, but what about at the introduction or the conclusion of a performance? All they had to do was show Adam on the screen at the beginning of his number and the whole place just erupted. This was before any audience member knew anything about ‘his set’ .

Good point. I think that says it all.

Maybe Adam has more fans but Kris’s fans voted for him more and that’s how Kris won. And that’s the way it’s going to be until Idol changes it’s rule.

This seems very likely and I agree; changes in the AI voting system seriously need to be made.

Like you– Danny was my favorite at the begining. He was and still is. I’m older than most of you so maybe that has something to do with it. I think Danny is off the hook!

I saw the show in L.A. The Adam fans were 10-1 in favor of Adam over all the other contestents combined. How did kris win? That does not make sense to me. Most experts agreed Danny and Adam would be in the final. If Kris finshed 5th or 6th I don’t thinik anyone would of been surprised. I don’t see any way that Adam could not have one the vote. Something is not right if you ask me.

Thanks for the recap. Always good to hear from a fan whose fave isn’t one of the usual suspects, i.e. Kris, Adam or even Allison.

And I liked your descriptive languages as well. And great to have some young, male fans go as well, to get a different kind of perspective there as well.

So I disagree with some of your review, in how Kris won, but you seemed to be very fair to him and everyone you saw, so I don’t see that it coloured your review of him, or of the show as a whole. And as you say, not like Adam was your fave anyway.

Sounds like you had a good time, and it was a good show, so cool.

Oh and I liked Matt as well at parts during the show, and just felt he let nerves or something, get in the way of his capitalizing on his obvious talents. So it’s good to read that he seems to be doing well with his set and the audience. So it’s cool that you got to see him perform well and the audience respond well to him.

I like reading recaps now and again, since I will probably miss the concert in Hamilton…so thanks
Anoop a “nerdy teen”? Nerd yes, but he’s nearly 23! lol And I happen to love the glasses he’s been sportin’ lately.
I wonder why they don’t have videos for Kelly or Jordin? I think their success is on par with Cook, Daughtry and Underwood.

Well when I first watch this season Danny was my favorite. I don’t know really what happened but top 9 I just fall in love with Kris and there was no going back. The only think that is not right too me is the way the votes are done. That how I see it. And until like what I said above they change the rules were always going to have people not happy. I really think what happened to Danny is that his fans just like Adam’s just wasn’t voting all the time or thought he would be saved that night. After all he was never in the bottom.But remember the only time Adam and Kris were in the bottom was top 5 night. Am like a lot of kris’s fan’s really layed back. I only post when I feel like I have something important to add to the discussion. I also wanted to say when the top 4 was performing I didn’t get to watch that night because I was traveling but I called my sister that was at home and asked her for Kris’s #. And I voted my butt off for him. But gave each of the other 3 5 votes each. That’s how bad I wanted Kris to win.

‘Also, there were MANY people who left during Kris’ set in hopes to secure a spot at the barricades to meet Adam. And’ ¦Adam was the only one with 3 security people flanking him’ ¦plus a blonde assistant ‘ 

This is exactly my point. People who left during K’s set may have been going to get in line to see Scott. Bloggers and posters state some observations with such authority but they are merely suppositions. However, a blond assistant is proof enough for me that Adam is bigger than’ ¦insert your fave hyperbole here, lol.

What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30 and he hasn’t been noticed before despite the fact that he lived in LA and performed in many different roles and venues. He sure stands out on Idol among his younger amateur peers but, imo, the jury is still out on whether he is the worlwide superstar that his fans already proclaimed him to be.

I was there…there may have been one Megan, Allison or Scott fan per 50 Adam fans. I was there before the show AND after. The blonde assistant was merely a detail that I shared to appeal to those who were also there and could verify my account of the scene.
I am thankful that Fernando…a self-professed Matt fan…and I…an Idol fan, Cookie fan, Kradam fan and Matt fan…can all come to the same conclusion…Adam is indeed THE superstar of this tour. Of course, he will have to prove his longevity and validity as a rockstar away from Idol…but we’re not there yet. And I do not fault his fans for putting faith and projecting “Rock God” “Global Superstar” etc. in his ability based on what I have witnessed.

“No sense arguing with Adam fans though’ ¦sorry Adam is a god!”

LOL!! That’s why I usually try my best not to comment on anything regarding Adam Lambert (you can get a headache real quick, trust me).

But it’s good to see so much Matt love here for a change!! I agree that he is rocking this summer and only getting better. Aside from the obvious (Kris, Allison, Danny) Matt seems to be getting really great praise and love all around the board. I honestly feel like if he had performed this way on the show, he could have landed in at least the third spot. But I do love Matt so…

I’ll also say that Danny seems to be doing really well. I guess I wasn’t expecting him to be so well received based on the hate he gets online, but I guess that just goes to show that there is a whole world of Idol fans out there who are not online…

I thought Matt’s Georgia was simply amazing. It was gorgeous. I am an Adam fan, but after Matt gave that peformance, I was hollering and screaming just like I did after Adam’s songs.

liasdpride I have watched all of the videos and Matt’s HTH definitely gets more response and the reviewers have pretty much said this as well. No sense arguing with Adam fans though’ ¦sorry Adam is a god!

This person was stating a personal preference for the Georgia performance, not arguing that it got more of a crowd response than HTH or was critically better, so I don’t understand your comments. Maybe this was an attempt at humor that didn’t translate?

Anyway, at least we agree that Adam is a god.

I’ll also say that Danny seems to be doing really well. I guess I wasn’t expecting him to be so well received based on the hate he gets online, but I guess that just goes to show that there is a whole world of Idol fans out there who are not online’ ¦

I was really surprised by that also. At the Ontario show, I would say Danny got the second most amount of applause. And at the barricades before the show, there were mostly Danny fans. I wasn’t a Danny fan during the show, but I thought he did a really nice job of keeping the audience engaged during the concert. I also liked the Rascal Flatts songs, but, I am a Rascal Flatts fan so that may have influenced me.

I saw the show in L.A. The Adam fans were 10-1 in favor of Adam over all the other contestents combined. How did kris win? That does not make sense to me.

LA and San Diego are Adam’s hometowns, so of course the fan complement would be heavily skewed for Adam. That ratio will definitely not be the same in AR, Kris’s home state, in Milwaukee, Gokey’s home city, and other non-hometown parts of the tour. And that’s as it should be. Remember Kris was able to draw like 20,000 people as part of his going home AI concert!

Different towns, different fan complements. Fernando’s was in San Diego so of course he saw, as he reported, it was heavily hometown crowd. Though yes, Adam has been very big in other parts of the West and Pacfic Nortwest, who knows if that will translate to the Midwest, East and South. We’ll all have to wait and see. Should be interesting.

Danny got a lot of applause at the L.A. show as well. He took a lot of time with the fans before the show. I think being a nice person and being genuine goes along way. Danny is who he is and I think he has proven to be authentic…it’s not a schtick with him. I am not a fan of his music, but I appreciate that he is who he is and that he reaches out to people from a very sincere place. In my opinion…

“What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30 and he hasn’t been noticed before despite the fact that he lived in LA and performed in many different roles and venues. He sure stands out on Idol among his younger amateur peers but, imo, the jury is still out on whether he is the worlwide superstar that his fans already proclaimed him to be.”

Anya: Adam was 26 when he tried out-David Cook was 25. What kept Cook from getting noticed? I guess he wasn’t talented enough to make it on his own either. I’m glad Adam and David “got lucky” and found their way to American Idol.

Don’t agree with your comments on winning AI but good review

Not to get into a big argument, but BOTH Adam and Kris have 2 security guards and BOTH have blond female assistants. I’m still waiting for someone who has been to any of the meet&greets to tell me whether any of the others have any personal security guards or assistants, because judging from the videos it doesn’t appear that they do. Just Adam and Kris…is that right?

Adam’s fans have definitely outnumbered fans of any of the Idols so far on the tour, although I don’t think it’s really50-1 (that’s a wild exaggeration) or even 10-1. Even in L.A. (I was at that show) there were a TON of Kris and Danny fans, as well as a bunch of Allison fans. I’d guess more in the range of somewhere between 3-1 and 5-1 for the tour overall so far. Probably higher at the L.A. show. Everybody was on their feet for his set, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they were only there to see him or even that he is their favorite. And of course, L.A. and S.D. are his homes. It’ll be interesting to see if that changes at all when the tour goes to the South and Midwest. I’m sure that there will still be lots of Adam fans, but the ratio will likely be more balanced.

PS – Thanks very much for the great recap! It’s nice to see a review from someone who is in the same age group as the Idols themselves. A different perspective from my own 30 year old one.

This person was stating a personal preference for the Georgia performance, not arguing that it got more of a crowd response than HTH or was critically better, so I don’t understand your comments. Maybe this was an attempt at humor that didn’t translate?

Yes…thanks LaurelG. I was just commenting on how I thought Matt did a great job on Georgia. I was also just trying to make the point that even if I am an Adam fan, I can still scream as loud as I can if I appreciate another idol’s performances. I definitely did that with Matt’s performances. I enjoyed them all…including HTH. Don’t know where the hostility came from on my comment. I most definitely didn’t imply that I thought Adam was a God….but now that it was mentioned…. :laugh_tb:

Excellant review. Thank you. I think that Matt is really getting a lot of fans from this tour. I am looking forward to seeing him and Anoop live later this week.

Since the first 9 concert audiences have been Adam-centric, and both Danny and Kris have been well received by the whole audience, can I suggest that many Adam’s fans must actually be open-minded and fair people who like good music. Just a thought.

What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30 and he hasn’t been noticed before despite the fact that he lived in LA and performed in many different roles and venues. He sure stands out on Idol among his younger amateur peers but, imo, the jury is still out on whether he is the worlwide superstar that his fans already proclaimed him to be.

Adam was 26 when he tried out for Idol, and is now 27. David Cook was 25, and both Michael and Danny are older than Adam.

Adam was actually doing a lot better than many talented signers do, he was paying the bills by singing. He wasn’t waiting tables or bartending. And he was noticed by a lot of people, but getting noticed doesn’t get you a record deal.

Major labels sign people who have proven themselves – or who are like someone who is currently successful. Why would a major label take the risk to sign an openly gay “unknown” performer? It’s too risky.

Adam went on American Idol for the same reason that everyone else does — for a chance to prove that he has what it takes to be a star. And Adam has even more to prove now. He has a major record deal and one real shot to make a hit album. If he fails, he’ll certainly have a great career on Broadway or Vegas. But if he succeeds, he could be a superstar.

‘What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30 and he hasn’t been noticed before despite the fact that he lived in LA and performed in many different roles and venues. He sure stands out on Idol among his younger amateur peers but, imo, the jury is still out on whether he is the worlwide superstar that his fans already proclaimed him to be.’ 

And why do u think that is? I think it’s b/c he’s different, and not just the way he looks, but the way he acts. He doesn’t want to hide himself or who he is. And I bet no one wanted to take a chance on that, they only saw the “weird” part and decided it was nothing more to him. Even if he had a great voice no one believed in him enough. That makes me sad, but also very very appreciative (sry about spelling here, I’m not American) of American Idol. It is the only chace Adam would have had at becoming an artist. And from the moment he auditioned he made himself into the artist he knew he could be, someone that ppl before didn’t believe in.

That is how I see things. Adam is gay and we all know that there is not many openly gay artists out there. I love Adam for this (even more) and for the first time ever this year I really “got” American Idol and what the purpose of the show was. I used to laugh at it and think that the singers could have just as easily gotten signed even if it wasn’t for AI, but w Adam I can say that that would never have happened. I am so happy now that AI exists, and I will always love them for bringing Adam Lambert into our lives.

“Not to get into a big argument, but BOTH Adam and Kris have 2 security guards and BOTH have blond female assistants.”

I see a future career path for Megan Joy.

Tiger92 “What kept Cook from getting noticed? I guess he wasn’t talented enough to make it on his own either. I’m glad Adam and David ‘got lucky’  and found their way to American Idol.”

I think that both are telented guys but the adulation of some fans makes Adam seem like some god artist and the guy hasn’t even done any original stuff yet. I am not counting the crap that’s on YT. The idolatry is not matching the accomplishments, imo.

I saw the show in L.A. The Adam fans were 10-1 in favor of Adam over all the other contestents combined. How did kris win? That does not make sense to me. Most experts agreed Danny and Adam would be in the final. If Kris finshed 5th or 6th I don’t thinik anyone would of been surprised. I don’t see any way that Adam could not have one the vote. Something is not right if you ask me.

I agree. Something is not right and I truly believe that by the end of the summer many more people are going to be saying the same thing. We all want to believe that AI is ligit because we’ve invested so much of our time and energy into it and we love it, but the real world is quite harsh and reality just might be slapping us in the face by September.

Adam not being discovered before AI was not from lack of trying as evident from all the people who NOW want to publish music they ignored before he was on idol.

Vada, I agree with you than on the whole, I prefer husky and low voice in men and women, too. But I have made an exception for Adam, just because his voice is just unique and he is such a great guy, but definitely, Ray Lamontagne or Leonard Cohen – type – always my preference

I think Danny and Matt are having an excellent concert run. The way voting is set up, it benefits people from the south. It’s more like a sporting event, a pride thing, there. People in California are not going to vote for hours or show up for a high school parade. So, I find it even more amazing people like Kat, Allison and Adam even make it that far.

I think Danny and Matt are getting the most praise and love (behind Adam), many from people “surprised” they like them so much. They seem to be the dark horses, and seem to be getting the most benefit from the concerts. Matt is a TRUE entertainer. I am sure he’s going to get signed. He actually, to me, has the best recording voice. It has that something “different”. Too many idols are trying to go the Daughtry route (Cook, Kris) but they don’t have that “something different” like Mraz too. I think Matt does.

I enjoyed your review, Fernando. I admit to being an Adam fan but I do love Idol and enjoyed everyone when I saw the show in LA. Matt set the place on fire with his first number. Loud, fast, all over the stage, back to the piano and playing while standing up ‘ ¦ he is SO GOOD on the piano! I like his sound and his energy ‘ ¦ no trace of the uncertainty that he sometimes had on the show. Very likeable guy, very entertaining. We were standing and dancing for the first number ‘ ¦

Danny, Alison, and Kris were also very appreciated and shown lots of love. It was a great crowd … really, everyone had tons of applause, cheers, whistles.

I have to say that the roar for Adam throughout his set was unbelievable. Some of the reviews from other venues ditto what I experienced: everyone standing thoughout his set (I was in the front floor section), cheering wildly through WLL and SR, low buzz through the other numbers so that we could hear him, then mad screaming in between each number. The volume of the cheering was just crazy, and wonderful … it was insane!

LA is full of talented folks…welcome to the big league folks. there are many adams in our city, just waiting for their “break”. making it has more to do with luck and circumstance …not just talent. almost every person has a side acting/modeling/writing/singing gig. and if you attend shows at Hotel Cafe, Roxi, Troubadour , you will got bombarded with wonderful singers, all equally talented to the singers on top of today’s charts. however, people that i know who work for record companies, agencies, gibson guitars etc all say the same thing….its tough now, no matter who you are and how talented you think you are. as cheesy as Idol is, you have to give credit to the show for enabling these kids to make a career out of their dreams. ALL of the contestants are in a better position today than they were 12 months ago, regardless of who won. even if megan, sarver etc dont get record deals…they are making a decent amount of money while on tour and then who knows how they can market their careers…megan can do modeling, sarver can now book local gigs, etc.

and regarding the votes…LOL, are we still talking about this? the right person won…the person with the most votes. every yr there is an uproar when a fan favorite gets kicked off (too early) or doesn’t win…..yawn. adam still got a record contract, so what does it matter? you think the title really matters?if anything, it causes people to doubt your level of talent and not take you seriously

It nice to read a recap that’s written by a fan of other than Adam’s or Kris’s. I have no doubt based on the past 10 concerts that Adam does have significantly more fans than the other contestants. However I still don’t buy the conspiracy theory that AI eventually wanted Kris to win, I think Adam lost because of power voting, and for some reasons Kris just got more votes. Or may be it’s really the case that most Danny’s fans (after Danny’s eliminated) switched to support Kris for the win, so when you combined the fanbase of Kris and Danny plus Kris fans power voted more, that might help to explain why Kris got more votes.

Adam’s fans have definitely outnumbered fans of any of the Idols so far on the tour, although I don’t think it’s really50-1 (that’s a wild exaggeration) or even 10-1. Even in L.A. (I was at that show) there were a TON of Kris and Danny fans, as well as a bunch of Allison fans. I’d guess more in the range of somewhere between 3-1 and 5-1 for the tour overall so far. Probably higher at the L.A. show. Everybody was on their feet for his set, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they were only there to see him or even that he is their favorite. And of course, L.A. and S.D. are his homes. It’ll be interesting to see if that changes at all when the tour goes to the South and Midwest. I’m sure that there will still be lots of Adam fans, but the ratio will likely be more balanced.

When I said 50-1 I was referring to those who left during Kris’ set to wait at the barricades…not the overall fan base. 10-1 would be pretty accurate for the tour though. Although, I would say from my fan interactions that most Adam fans were Kradam fans, Allison fans, Matt fans as well. Just as many Kris fans are Kradam fans, Gokey fans etc. I would hope that taking cue from the chummy idols themselves…we have all crossed over and become fans of more than just one contestant. I certainly have!

Anya
What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30 and he hasn’t been noticed before despite the fact that he lived in LA and performed in many different roles and venues.

I am not in show business, but I know they are a LOT of great artists that are never noticed, it’s just the matter of luck, good timing etc. Adam has said many times that it is tough in the show business now.
I wish all the best for all the kids from AI.

And I bet no one wanted to take a chance on that, they only saw the ‘weird’  part and decided it was nothing more to him. Even if he had a great voice no one believed in him enough.

I agree with you 100%, lambrina, and you stated your argument very well I might add. With changing technology and a worsening economy, things have only gotten increasingly more difficult for new artists trying to break into the industry, especially if they’re different. Everyone wants tried and true and occasionally someone like Lady Gaga comes along and changes things up, but there’s a real element of luck and being in the right place involved.

I think Adam was a test case for the Idol producers. They recognized his talent but didn’t know if Adam, the person, would sell. Even the whole issue of the kissing pictures and leaving it up to Adam how he wanted to handle it smacks of Idol taking a “let’s see what happens” approach. According to Adam, they were willing to let him come out in the middle of the show if he wanted. Why not? As far as they were concerned, if that was going to negatively impact his popularity, better to find out beforehand. When people refer to Adam as the Chosen One, I have to smile. Adam was the Chosen One*(with an asterisk). The “*” part was “so long as people were accepting of him.” And, yes, despite the innumerable debates on this site, no one has really made a convincing argument that an openly gay singer/performer with as much promise and as big a shot at stardom as Adam has now (a record deal with top producers and songwriters clamoring to work with him) has ever publicly declared him or herself to be gay from the start. In my mind, that took courage and I will always give Adam props for that. People forget that the idea of an openly gay Idol was a huge question mark 6 months ago.

Not to get into a big argument, but BOTH Adam and Kris have 2 security guards and BOTH have blond female assistants. I’m still waiting for someone who has been to any of the meet&greets to tell me whether any of the others have any personal security guards or assistants, because judging from the videos it doesn’t appear that they do. Just Adam and Kris’ ¦is that right?

I saw 2 of the concerts where i live in the bay area. Adam was the 2nd one out to sign autographs in San Jose. Not in the arena parking lot but out in the street. This is also where there was picketing before the show. (turned out to really be a non-issue!)

I find it interesting and quite lucky too as there was NOT a escort with Adam. No Blondie or bodyguards….. just beautiful Adam by himself, relaxed and taking his time. When Kris came around, he had the blond handler with him. So looks like each Venue has different circumstances with their security and/or procedures. Personally i think Adam might have sneaked out a bit early from the inside meet n’ greet. Whatever the case, we all we’re loving it. Makes up for the no autograph signing at the Sacramento concert. The night he tweeted about his killer headache. So, a BIG Thank you to Adam and TO ALL the Idols. We LOVED it!! Everyone was gracious, fun and super to the crowd.

Great Recap…thanks for posting! i feel like I was sitting right there with ya!

Anoop is not a teen. He’s 22.

I am really tired of being told that I can’t possibly like Kris best for any good reason. It must be something nefarious.

Maybe I missed something, but this seems an inaccurate representation of what Fernando was saying.

Claiming “I don’t know what happened: cheating, fraud or homophobia, but if last night’s crowd was any indication, Adam Lambert is the real champion of Season 8.” does not imply that everyone, much less any particular someone, who voted for Kris held any of those opinions. He could be totatlly right, and there still be plenty of people who voted for Kris because they prefer his music.

Just like, hypothetically, if he had claimed “I don’t know what mattered most: soulful voice, pleasant stage presence, or great guitar skills, but if last night’s crowd was any indication, Kris Allen is the rightful champion of Season 8″ – it would not imply that everyone, or anyone in particular, voted for those reasons. There still could have been people who cheated or voted out of homophobic reasons.

In both cases, there’s plenty of room for voters who voted because they loved Kris, because they hated Adam, because they’re from Arkansas, because they misdialed, or any number of other reasons.

I’m not saying Fernando’s assumptions are right (in fact, I think they’re wrong), I’m just saying that I think you drew conclusions that don’t follow logically from what he said.

I’m sorry for calling Anoop Desai a “teen”. He looks young! Guess I should’ve done my research. Thanks for the great comments

What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30 and he hasn’t been noticed before despite the fact that he lived in LA and performed in many different roles and venues

OMG, Adam is soooooo old, almost 30, last I heard he turned 27 during the show, so he’s not ready for the old folk’s home yet. 30 is the new 20, haven’t you heard? :tongue2_tb:

Now I’m the one who is old, but I plan on enjoying Adam for a long, long time.

Regarding the positive comments people in this thread made about Matt: YES, YES, YES!
He’s my new fave, Adam is my old fave. Tee Hee!

Did anybody know about the barrier that’s broke at San Diego M&G? Was it true? On youtube he’s not done signing autograph, his 2 bodyguards (the same one from Vancouver M&G) and the old guy (one of the organizer) pulled him away. You can hear that one of the bodyguard said, ‘ Alright sorry guys we have to take him away from you’ . Adam kept on signing, but the old guy kind a push him to walk away from the fans. He’s kind of “What’s going on” and looked like one of the bodyguard filled him in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC4Rf3xsHCc

David Cook was in college pursuing a degree in graphic design. I believe he was 23 when he graudated, probably falling behind with his studied doing gigs with his band. After he graduated, he went to Tulsa, giving himself until 26 to find a “real” job. He was a college boy with a garage band, trying to make it in Missouri/Midwest. A little bit different than Adam’s route, IMHO. I think David Cook’s journery/career path matches Kris’s closer. I think with Kris his music, missionary work overseas, and his illness caused him to fall behind with his studies/finishing up his degree in Business.

Adam, most certainly, should have been well-recieved in San Diego. I, for one, was very pleased with L.A. and how they were able to see the talent of all the kids, especially Kris and Adam. The reviewers seemed to be objective and open to all of them, even Ann Powers who I read had been an Adam Fan. I felt quite kindly towards Los Angeles after the Staples Concert. The reviewers were class acts, IMHO.

At last year’s concert, I had no clue who were fans of which Idol. It was very congenial and people responded loudly to all the performers. Maybe the floor held the Idol fanatics, I don’t know and really who cares.

As far as the voting is concerned, perhaps Adam’s fans voted just as fervently, maybe even more so, but just wasn’t broad/large enough. WNTS showed Adam having a HOTTER fanbase and Kris having a BROADER fanbase. In my opinion, I believe that is true. The American Idol Tour is not the end all and be all. I think the kids are having fun and gaining a lots of experience.

On Kris’s next tour, he needs to have fewer opening acts.

‘What is really curious is that Adam is almost 30

My daughter, who just turned 27 is going to be so sad when I tell her she’s “almost 30!” Too funny!
Anyway, Fernando, your recap is one of the least biased I have seen so far. It is also very nice to read a review by a young male. Glad you enjoyed the show so much!

On Kris’s next tour, he needs to have fewer opening acts.

He’s even lucky he had a few this time round, to at least make his set seem memorable

hollygo9 Jul 20th, 2009 at 7:17 pm

On Kris’s next tour, he needs to have fewer opening acts.

:lol_tb:

but if last night’s crowd was any indication, Adam Lambert is the real champion of Season 8

For me all this means is that Adam’s fans are willing to shell out money to see him no matter what. I certainly don’t have a problem with that. Great for Adam and his fans!

I OTOH like Kris the best (Adam 2nd). And being the crotchety old woman of 44 years that I am, I don’t want to pay that kind of money or invest that amount of time sitting through singers that I’m not that interested in. For me 5 Kris songs aren’t worth that price or 4 hours of my time. Personally, I’ll wait until Kris’ solo tour when the pocket idol time:money ratio is much more in my favor. Just my opinion….

For me all this means is that Adam’s fans are willing to shell out money to see him no matter what. I certainly don’t have a problem with that. Great for Adam and his fans!

We Adam fans are big spenders then because I’m trying to go to 2 concerts.

Very refreshing recap, Fernando. Thank you!

On Kris’s next tour, he needs to have fewer opening acts.

hehe, high five on that one

I am not a Kris or Adam avid fan, but I do like both of them. As far as audience response, I remember reading how Bo Bice was the star of the tour during Carrie’s season, as well as Blake Lewis during Jordin’s. So as far as a successful career post idol, I am not too sure that an idol’s popularity during the tour guarantees an idol’s success.

On another kinda of unrelated note, I am really surprised at so many positive reviews for Adam. I am not talking about the personal recaps(which I enjoy more), but the “professional” ones. I honestly thought that Adam may get slammed for what I saw as a bit cheesy wardrobe and moves, and what to me sounds a bit as a screechy vocal. Boy was I wrong. Now, I am inclined to believe that maybe a superstar is in the making with Adam.

Great review, Fernando! It’s great to hear from a Matt fan. I was delightfully surprised by Matt’s set. I wasn’t expecting that. His piano skills are awesome. I hope you keep writing.

Yikes! Didn’t edit at all. Was in a hurry to have dinner with the family, my husband was calling me, knowing exactly what I was doing. lol

I meant David Cook gave himself to 26 to succeed in music. If he didn’t, it was on to a “real” job. Similar to Kris.

Studies not studied. My apologies.

Thanks for the recap, Fernando. I appreciate hearing the POV from a male and from someone who is a fan of one of the other Idols besides Adam or Kris (and enough of a fan to wear his tour colors!) I think Matt has a great shot at a career (next best chance to get signed besides Danny) simply because of his love of performing and his undeniable musical talent.

I watched something recently where Adam said that up until a year or so ago, he was pursuing musical theater then became bored with it.

At any rate, you could ask why any of the idols were not discovered before idol. The fact is, for every Daughtry there are hundreds of bands that sound just like them. There are hundreds of girls who look like and sing like Carrie. There are hundreds and thousands of Cooks, Kris Allen’s and Taylor Hicks, Fantasias and Clay Aikens all out there waiting to be discovered.

For people on idol, it gave them a platform to be discovered quickly. Once again, the top 12 are not necessarily the 12 best singers who auditioned. Would you watch idol if all 12 were fantastically awesome and hard to choose between them? Probably not. I’m pretty sure what drives who gets in the final 12 is based on the slot that they are most likely to fit in.

I really liked the recap. I also liked Matt most of the season but he got lot along the way. I really think if Matt would embrace the R&B side of his music, he could do some damage on the charts. Even seeing him on the tour, it sees he is still struggling to define himself as an artist.

I agree that there is a natural letdown between Adam’s and Kris’s set. That is to be expected because the music they perform is so different. By no means does that show that people are not enjoying Kris’ set, it just a different experience than Adam’s set. From what I can see from the videos, people still seem to be enjoying themselves. We also have to keep in mind that a lot of the production effects, songs and staging were being decided as soon as the top ten was set. So, a lot of what is going on was out the idols control and there is little wiggle room for changes at this point.
I really think season 8 of AI is test for the show and 19 as a whole. Jive and Sony each have projects on their hands. I don’t think either of those labels have artists currently on their rosters like Kris, Allison or Adam. It seems to be new territory for both labels and it will be interesting to see how they handle them individually. If season 8 has one lasting effect on AI, it has to be that the contestants this season have broadened the perception of singer, musician and artist that can compete on the show. Never again will AI be able to just force a power balladeer down the voter’s throats and expect things to go their way, ask Danny ’bout that. These contestants will have to bring something extra to the table. Adam brought his theatrics and mad vocals to season 8. Kris brought his interpretive style and musicianship. This has become more evident during the tour. There are so many different levels of talent and styles that there is plenty for all musical tastes.

“I really think if Matt would embrace the R&B side of his music, he could do some damage on the charts.”

I agree. One of the main reasons i came to love matt was because of his Soul/R&B voice. I feel like that is where he really shines and can have the most success.

However, Matt is thinking in terms of being happy and doing the style that he loves and can appreciate the most. I’m all for that. I disagree that he is still trying to define himself because as a Matt fan, I have seen pretty much ALL of his interviews, and he continues to state that he wants to do Soul/Rock. And that is the style he is doing on tour with HTH and the fray. I am actually becoming a big fan of this fusion of his soulful side and rock from Matt. I love the edge to his voice and I thik he does the whole Soul/Rock thing really well. YFM is one of my favorite studio recordings from him.

Great review! There’s a lot of talent in this group. I remember Randy saying this was the best top 7 they’ve ever had. I have to agree. I must say I am a big Matt fan, so the fact that he’s been getting some great reviews thrills me to no end. Even when he struggled a bit on AI at times that didn’t sway my opinion of what I knew he could achieve. I’ve loved and appreciated his talent since day one! I knew he had it in him and it’s certainly been a joy to watch him soar on tour!

thanks Fernando–great review!

And by this time next year, half the Adam fans plus a smattering of Matt and Kris fans will be fighting with the other half of the Adam fans and some of the Matt and Kris fans over whether one of next season’s runners-up got cheated of the title and chortling about how all the reviews like the runner-up better and how there are way more people screaming and standing for the runner-up. Happens every year. Substitute Cook/Archie, Carrie/Bo, Ruben/Clay…

I went to the AI concert in Kansas City last year. Yep, Kansas City, home of David Cook. It was the second night he was there. In my section (lower bowl, stage right), I was the only person standing or screaming for David Cook, and the Archie fans behind me almost deafened me with their shrieking every time his face appeared on the screen. From my perspective, David Cook wasn’t as beloved as Archie IN HIS OWN HOMETOWN. I know David Cook himself thought he was getting lots of love and remarked on it, and I’m pretty sure people in other sections were yelling and standing for him, since other people who reported on that concert remarked on the hometown love. But I didn’t really see or hear it from where I was.

Meanwhile, Taylor definitely got more screaming and more people standing up than Daughtry did the last time I went to a concert in season 5. Once again, I was the only person standing in my section, although that time for Elliott. The whole arena was up for Taylor, screaming their heads off. Fat lot of good it did him when it came to album sales.

If you take all of the recaps, reviews, blogs, and every other other perspective offered about the tour, none “proves” anything about who “the real champion” of AI8 is or was. The real champion of American Idol 8 was Kris Allen. Done. Finished. Ovah. If the summer tour were a contest, its “real champion” might very well be Adam Lambert. Maybe all the folks who are lobbying so hard for everybody to admit that Adam is the tour champion should lobby 19E to give him an award for that at the end…?

We Adam fans are big spenders then because I’m trying to go to 2 concerts.

Ha! I went to two for Adam. We travelled 350 miles to the LA one. Spent about $500 just for the tickets and parking. I know others paid even more.

ithink Danny and Matt are getting the most praise and love (behind Adam), many from people ‘surprised’  they like them so much. They seem to be the dark horses, and seem to be getting the most benefit from the concerts. Matt is a TRUE entertainer. I am sure he’s going to get signed. He actually, to me, has the best recording voice. It has that something ‘different’ . Too many idols are trying to go the Daughtry route (Cook, Kris) but they don’t have that ‘something different’  like Mraz too. I think Matt does.

I agree with this. Mostly Matt’s because I am a fan.
IMO Matt has incredible potential and this tour has worked wonders for him.
I think he could actually do the rock/pop/soul vibe and be on the charts too. That’s “The Fray’s” and Gavin’s style isn’t it? And they’ve had several hits on the radio. Sooo. It could work. Matt’s recordingvoice is actually perfect for today’s radio.
Other option for him would be to form a piano rock band like 1R or The Fray and him to be the lead singer.

I just think he is going to need a major label to succeed. I do believe that Matt with the right producers and guidance could have a great career.

I am still pulling for him to get signed by September. He is getting great buzz, he records very well, is marketable and has proved he is a great performer too.
I dunno, I just feel it would be a shame to see him go unsigned. He deserves a chance for sure.
JMHO.

Maybe all the folks who are lobbying so hard for everybody to admit that Adam is the tour champion should lobby 19E to give him an award for that at the end’ ¦?

They gave Adam a contract. What other award could Adam want?? lol

Interesting discussion you created here with your review!

I know that in writing as I did so late at night right after getting home that I may not have stressed what I felt completely: though I was there primarily for Adam, the reason I spent the money on a ticket was because I loved the entire top 10. It’s the first season when I could say that – other years there were like 2 or 3 top 10 peeps who I would NEVER have wanted to see in concert!!

This group is great. Megan is the weakest, but she’s still entertaining.
I know it came across that I might have been dissing Matt in my review, but I wasn’t. It’s more that I was commenting on how SURPRISED other people seem to have been at him being so good. No way – I knew on the show he was strong and so I was not shocked at how good he is live. As I said, piano players have a special spot in my heart from the start. Matt is wonderful.

And as a die hard from week 1 Adam fan who voted her fingers off through texting week after week – eh! to any results controversy. Who cares? Adam won by making it to the finale and getting to be seen equally as much as Kris. I’m sure not whining and bitching about it and neither were the fans I met at the concert.

And yes, I think it WILL be interesting to hear how the crowd reactions change as they move away from the west coast. I completely expect Danny and Kris to get stronger reactions in the mid west and south.

Q3

Adam went on American Idol for the same reason that everyone else does ‘” for a chance to prove that he has what it takes to be a star. And Adam has even more to prove now. He has a major record deal and one real shot to make a hit album. If he fails, he’ll certainly have a great career on Broadway or Vegas. But if he succeeds, he could be a superstar.

AGREE, AGREE, AGREE! And whichever path he takes, I’ll be there!

Meanwhile, I’m getting really excited about Matt. Hope his growing popularity is noticed by TPTB!

Great recap! Very fun to read. Thanks!

And by this time next year, half the Adam fans plus a smattering of Matt and Kris fans will be fighting with the other half of the Adam fans and some of the Matt and Kris fans over whether one of next season’s runners-up got cheated of the title and chortling about how all the reviews like the runner-up better and how there are way more people screaming and standing for the runner-up. Happens every year. Substitute Cook/Archie, Carrie/Bo, Ruben/Clay’ ¦

Yikes, I promise not to be involved like that … this is the first and only year that’s grabbed my interest, the only year I’ve voted. I couldn’t stand to go through it again! (Well, I guess it is fun … but no never again! I vow to be strong!)

And as a die hard from week 1 Adam fan who voted her fingers off through texting week after week – eh! to any results controversy. Who cares? Adam won by making it to the finale and getting to be seen equally as much as Kris. I’m sure not whining and bitching about it and neither were the fans I met at the concert.

I agree. I am so glad that Adam made it as one of the final two. That’s all I wanted so that I could see him every week.

But I don’t get the last sentence in your statement above. Fernando is just saying from the response he saw, the outcome is incongruent or skewed or whatever. I didn’t detect bitching or whining at all. I haven’t seen the show, but I think it is natural to question the outcome based on the audience response that many others have mentioned. I’ts just a comment or observation and nothing more. I will get to see for myself twice in Newark so I will let you know if I witness the same or different.

iluvai:

I was not so much commenting on Fernando’s statement but on some follow up comments which alluded to folks complaining. And I am sure there are some, but by and large, that is not the overall tone of the Adam fans that I know. Most shook it all off in about a week

iluvai:

I was not so much commenting on Fernando’s statement but on some follow up comments which alluded to folks complaining. And I am sure there are some, but by and large, that is not the overall tone of the Adam fans that I know. Most shook it all off in about a week

Sorry. I totally get what you were saying now. I’m sorry I misunderstood you.