Adam Lambert’s unstoppable career has seen him become one of American Idol’s most recognizable contestants, a chart-topping pop artist, and a replacement for Freddie Mercury. As if those career highlights weren’t enough, Adam’s recently taken his talents to the theatre, debuting on Broadway last year in the musical “Cabaret” – a jazz-infused tale of romance set in Weimar Republic-era Berlin.
Starring as Emcee, Adam totally spilled the beans when he released his character’s top song, “I Don’t Care Much,” as an official single, its music video scoring just under 200K YouTube views since its December release. But when he took the tune to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, his dramatic and enchanting live rendition went viral, amassing over half a million hits in just two months!
His all-black suit and dark, glittered makeup like a midnight goth-god, Adam takes to the stage, introduced by a grand piano and backed by a small orchestral band. His performance is a night-and-day contrast to his popstar era, channeling exquisite theatrics through his first emotional verse, voice wavering like a vintage film star as a pure jazz soundscape evolves behind his voice.
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This viral clip proves that you don’t need to belt like Whitney Houston to enrapture an audience. Adam’s unforgettable voice is flocked with character, mystery, and seductive suspense, capturing a brand new side to the star as he sinks into this dark and dreamy tune with the powerful air of a show-stealing drag queen. But when he starts hitting those high notes and lets emotion blossom with his crescendos, the Tonight Show audience can’t contain their applause.
Adam’s fans were quick to pick up on his tricks. As @Artizm_Music wrote in the comments section of this viral vid, “Adam Lambert is part of that very small group of powerhouse vocalists who don’t over-sing, who don’t prioritize flashy skills over substance. He only does these big notes and crazy runs when the song calls for it and I respect the hell out of him for that.”
While another commenter called Adam “the Artist of the century,” others have been busy praising his Broadway performances to high heaven, writing, “Seeing him sing live is worth all the time, effort and money you have to spend to get to New York City” and “I saw Cabaret with him on Broadway a few weeks ago and he was just RIDICULOUSLY good in it. If anything, he knocks it even further out of the park here with this rendition. Holy patolie, can this man SING!”
Adam Lambert’s artistic evolution is truly remarkable, from pop superstardom to Broadway brilliance. His theatrical flair, showcased in his captivating performances, reaffirms his versatility and talent. To dive deeper into Adam’s journey and explore more about his incredible work, follow the links below.