Reality TV just got a lot more interesting. Not to be mysterious, but take a look at the video below and then allow me to explain further...
That is Adam Lambert singing one of Seal's biggest hits (ever!) and if you've been following American Idol, you probably know who he is. For the rest, the man you see in the videos all over YouTube is a contestant on probably the most hyped reality music show in North America. I haven't been following much of the season and have to admit lost interest a long long time back... And then, I chanced upon watching a couple of videos of this seriously talented guy performing at a club in LA apart from his performances on the television show. And I say seriously talented...again, for added emphasis.
Sure, there are singers dime a dozen and there are some truly blessed ones that can just about hit every note audible to the human ear. And then, there are some that are just gifted. Blessed with fantastic vocals, a not-so-bad looking face, raw energy and oodles of talent. Add persona, and you have a potent mix. I happen to think this guy embodies all of the above.
The video above is his interpretation of a classic number that is not that easy to sing. He sings it but makes it his own. I still love Seal's version (for nostalgic reasons more than anything else) but this singer made me replay the entire video and have a good listen. Hitting every high note without any perceivable difficulty and just smoothing over parts in a style that's his own, it's no surprise that Lambert is getting as much media attention as he is. From fan clubs to legions who swear by him, there's a buzz around him. And a little search on Wikipedia reveals that he is no stranger to being famous. He's worked on several theatrical plays, worked on musical productions, worked as a child actor, co-starred with Val Kilmer... and a long long list of accomplishments that will be dished out as his resume every time his name is mentioned.
I'm not sure which stage of the contest American Idol is at right now but I imagine that this particular contestant would be pretty tough to beat. He sings, he dances, he even swoons at the camera (not my favourite part... gives me a scary sense of deja vu... like those Backstreet Boys who'd pout at the camera at every given chance... aargh!) And most important of all, the man is talented. And that, my friends, is how a star is born... Enjoy!
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