2010-05-01 Finland Promo Trip - PERFORMANCE

#41

'Hand' date='May 5th 2010, 4:46 PM'

I don't know if people who watched the performance show from the stream noticed some screaming during contestants' voting numbers replay... just FYI, people didn't scream at Elias or any contestant, it was the time when Adam walked on to stage. I'll try to cut my video file, it's so obvious. And I loved how Enchant (the boy group) were cracking up, Elias (the man in white) was praising him and Samuli just being a fan over there.
I've never really spammed on Twitter but it looks like I've been quite active in last few days

Okay, recap time again! I'll warn, it's going to be long read. There's so much tiny bits from X Factor I don't even remember all of it anymore.

Part 2: Stockmann

After getting some rest (9 hours woohoo!) waking up and the first thought being "is Adam really here...", here we go. Because I had been a clever Skank and left my keys at home on Saturday (:argh:) I had to sleep at my aunt's that night in a neighbor town. Good thing was one of our group lived quite near so she picked me and the other fan and we headed to downtown together after 11 am. While driving, he put on Adam's cd... BO... TFM... and someone was almost ready to bawl again :'(

For once we were happy we actually arrived early!!!! Earlier on the week we thought it could be the "best" to check the autograph line at 1 pm and if there wasn't too much people then we could go shopping. In the end, we arrive at Stockmann at 11.30 and there are already ~50 people waiting. Later we heard the first ones had arrived at freaking 9 am.

We got in at noon when the department store opened. Imagine the screams and rushing at that time there was probably ~100 fans already.

Soon the line kept growing and growing. My first task was to buy another copy of FYE (because apparently I can't get my own copy if I have my keys at home lol) and an envelope for the letter I finally got to write for Adam. Stockmann had put one cd shelf near the autograph line in the middle of make-up stands so I and a few other fans picked our cds and started look for a cashier. Finally found a cashier that barely had sat down I talked with her a bit, she said she was shocked when she came work today, she had no idea of wth was happening. Either she's blind and didn't see those poster adverts at all or she expected people arrive later. She said it looked like Hullut päivät (Galna Dagar in Swedish, something like Crazy Days in English) they arrange a few times in a year, they've got discounts and thousands of people rushing in those days. It's crazy, believe me.

At 2 pm I went to look for a toilet and checked the end of of the autograph line.. geez, the last people were outside!!!

We actually met a few Finnberts (that we hadn't met yet) while waiting for Adam... so so cool. Anticipation started to take us over when it was 3 pm. The teens would scream even for information it was only 15 minutes until Adam would arrive! A few times one group started to sing WWFM and the others near of them joined in. It was so cool to see a LOT of teens and younger people at Stockmann in their crazy hair & clothes. Even though our group at the airport on Saturday was quite diversive (the youngest was 14, the oldest was 61) most of us were in their 20s and 30s. In Stockmann it was mostly younger audience and later I heard Piia from Sony Finland was happy about it too.

It's 4 pm!!! The memory card of my camera was almost full and batteries were in need of recharging so I couldn't film one long video so I had to joint 4-5 shorter ones. It still verklempts me <3 and I had to be ready to filming all the time because people just kept screaming every time they saw cameras flashing I didn't even see the stage from where we were because there were people in front of us... i just tried to shoot somewhere in right direction.

I couldn't get that much good pics of him because I had other stuff to care about... like producing an understandable phrase in English such as "thank you spending time with us yesterday" plus I had the cd booklet to sign and my letter for him. 4 hours of waiting, 5 seconds of meeting him but I can't complain. THE EYES!!!!

Right after I got out of the traffic I had to run to another side of Helsinki to get spare keys so I could at least change clothes for X Factor. Later I heard Tommy and the band had been wandering at 2nd floor of Stockmann while Adam was signing autographs... boo, there went my second chance to see them.

I also talked to some girls that were in group of last to get an autograph. They had came to Stockmann at 2.30 pm-ish. Anyone who came Stockmann after 3 pm got NOTHING, NADA. Crazzzzyy.

Part 3: X Factor

The last one... because the theater locates at a hill I figured out I'll never make it in time if take a bus/train so student's wallet had to cry a bit and take a cab. Arrived at the amusement park and found three of our group standing in front of the theater holding "I'll buy 4 tickets to X Factor".. they couldn't believe themselves either. I went inside to look for the others and we chatter for 15 minutes before we were let in. While waiting, someone had found the pic of Cam, Tommy and Monte sitting at the judge's table.. omg instant lol from everyone of us. Finally got in after 7 pm (grrr at having to wait while the bouncers looked for names, I was in a guestlist and didn't have a ticket). Because people with ticket got quickier in I got kind of crappy seat from the left in 13th row. Luckily Sony contest winners had reserved seats in front, a few of our group got moved and I moved myself with the rest of us at 16th row center. At least I wasn't all alone in side.

The X Factor host Heikki came on to stage and yelled to the microphone whom have we came to see. I swear I wasn't the only one yelling "ADAM!" in the audience that pattern continues throughout the evening.. whenever Heikki or the stand-up comedienne who warmed up the audience during commercial breaks mentioned Adam there were a few groups in the audience that always yelled "Adam!" back.

The show started and we saw a puff of tonight's episode. Clips of contestants performing last week and a few clips of them preparing for this week.. and a tiny clip from Adam's TFM music video which caused a little noise again

At some point the stand-up comedienne called us out and said "do you guys reaaallyy have to scream everytime I say.. that word". Everyone laughed. She was so cool and so hilarious, and this is coming from a person that doesn't really get stand-up comedy, I rarely find them funny. But I swear I was laughing out loud in my seat and almost ROFLing. I wish I could remember all her best ones.

Apparently Sony Finland had gave Adam a gift, the book called "Sinuhe the Egyptian" written by Mika Waltari. It's 800-something pages, I don't even know how much but it's quite well-known and loooong. She threw a joke about the book too, saying Adam probably have to spend the next 16 years reading the book. poor thing.

I find half of the performances ohmyfckinggodboring, I've liked Elias since the beginning but that's it and Leena (the girl) was better than I thought. When we were done with snoozefest, I kiiind of expected Adam to arrive on stage because sometimes they've done interviews in the end. Though, all the contestants came on stage and I didn't see Adam so I thought they weren't doing them this time. Replay of the performances and voting numbers started playing and in the end OMFG ADAM WAS ON STAGE and if anyone of you red my Twitter updates I LOVED that freaking purple tie so fcuking much!!! he looked so gorgeous, all black, silver shoes and that PURPLE TIE. OMG. I almost peed on my pants, I loved it that much. No surprise he brought up their 2nd favorite subject... the Finnish high school graduation hats Heikki promised to get one for Adam and the audience lolled. The 1st favorite subject would be the gorgeous Finnish eyes, I really don't get what's so special in them. Adam please, tell me. I cracked up even more when later I saw Tommy tweeting "Adam wasn't kidding about their eyes. Wow"

The audience had to leave the room for a bit so the press could do their job and get interviews and take pics of Adam during the intermission. When we walked the stairs up I saw the girls that were outside the theater a few hours ago!! It was so happy to see them getting inside! they told then the security had let everyone inside that was still waiting outside when the show had started. They had to stood behind the cameramen in the back but they didn't really care, they just wanted to be there. Overwhelming reunion... and a few days ago we thought only two of us would be seeing his performance in X Factor. We were definitely lucky, Sony came up with the ticket contest and several of us got tickets from them. I got my name on the list and the rest of us were let in by security. Awesome.

When we were let back to the room and I instantly noticed the gorgeous purple drums. As a visual person I always love it when the colors match. I loved also the fact that I had a purple feather boa too.

The result show started and we were having some "conversation" with the host again... as they had announced Bottom 2 Heikki asked who should continue to next week. Me and a few girls on my row were so tired and used to this we just yelled "ADAM!" back, people around us and Heikki cracked up. Then he continued that everyone would love to keep Adam as permanent performer in the show every week but he didn't think he could get a big enough loan from his bank. A few minutes later he tries to warm us up again:

Heikki: Why are you people so quiet, are you getting tired of cheering already?
One of our group that were in front rows: Say the magic word!
Heikki: Oh, Adam?
Audience: *loud noise*
Heikki: Oh hey, that's smart! It would work in bedroom. "Just say the magic word!" *moaning*

Then it was finally time for superstars to take the stage!!!! After three hours of waiting! AND WE SCREAMED. In tv, not so much, in the audience, yes - this video pretty much shows what was it like in the audience. I can say the boys at row 15 didn't like the screaming, they put their fingers into their ears again Videos by eisaksso. Notice Tommy screaming with us at 0:39 lol.

The performance

As you can see, loudness of audience was so different on tv, sadly.

OMFGFGFOMGGOGMGG I wish I could have been closer to the stage though. UNF UNF UNF UNF

At 11 pm we finally got out of the room and the theater... so exhausted. We decided to went for drinks to gay club for a bit... and ended up hearing the dj playing FYE. <3 about the perfect ending for the perfect weekend.

#42

'adamspore' date='May 6th 2010, 6:54 AM'

Yay!!! WWFM is no 1 at Finland iTunes<3

source:
Thanks to hikaru_n
http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=764675999

#43

'Hand' date='May 7th 2010, 8:50 AM'

Upcoming appearances:

7th May 9 pm - Xtra Factor, based on commercial they have some footage from last Sunday's X Factor.
8th May 1-2 pm - Adam Lambert Special at radio YleX (I have no idea what this means but I'll listen to anyway, includes at least Tytti's interview with Adam)
23th May 10.30 am - Summeri, tv show mainly focused for teens, his part was recorded on last Sunday.

#44

'Blue*Rose' date='May 7th 2010, 1:31 PM'

My media files for Finland.

FINLAND
Performance mp4 and mp3
01 Whataya Want From Me (Live X Factor Finland)

Performance mpg
01 Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me - X Factor Finland - May 2010

Megaupload Download Link: Finland
Sendspace Download Link: Finland
And if you want the interviews

Video
297 Chaos Tube Finland - Adam Lambert Says Hello
298 Ilta-Sanomat Finland - Adam Lambert Talks About Fashion
299 Iltalehti.fi Finland - X Factor Finland - Backstage Interview
300 MTV3 Finland - X Factor Finland - Live Interview
301 MTV3 Finland - X Factor Finland - Backstage Interview
304 YLEX Finland - Adam Lambert Interview
305 YLE Sweden - Adam Lambert in Finland - Makeup and Chat

Download link: 2010 Interviews Folder 5

#45

'Hand' date='May 7th 2010, 2:20 PM'

LOL Adam. Video's processing, should be available soon.

#46

'Hand' date='May 8th 2010, 7:24 AM'

UUUUGGGHHH. why do these interviewers always embarrass us >.< >.< First she says Finland is not a part of Scandinavia, then she claims only the northern Finland is... ugh. Decide, girl. Besides, it's Denmark that's a part of Scandinavia technically and she didn't even mention it. Sooo annoying. It's ok to misunderstand but at least get your facts correct. :( Finland is a part of Nordic countries and Fennoscandia but not Scandinavia (although a lot of people include us as a part of Scandinavia because of our culture and history).

But aww at Adam still remembering his ninja roll at the AMA's. He shouldn't be embarrased by it, a lot of people (including me :ph34r:) thought at first it was a part of his choreography lol.

The interviewer was actually cool about fangirling him... she said she's not one of those that have to listen to his cd every day and must get his autographs but she thinks he's very good-looking and she likes a few songs of his. She also said she was kind of confused of her behaviour because she usually doesn't get that tense while waiting for interviewing someone.

Anyhoooo.. the longer version of his interview at YleX below.

#47

'Hand' date='May 12th 2010, 11:01 AM'

Gazillion pictures from Stockmann & X Factor (including a few of Tommy and Monte too) and my lame recap in Finnish in Chaos Tube :): http://blogit.stara.fi/chaostube/?p=841 click the thumbnails to view the pics in full size. There are too many of them to post them all here, lol.

There are also two new videos in the blog, the first video is from Stockmann and the second one includes local journalists interviewing his before his performance in X Factor. In the first video, the first few minutes of the video include some fan interviews from Stockmann in Finnish etc, Adam comes in Stockmann at 3:30. Fans singing WWFM at ~4 minutes mark. Tommy's interview starts from 4:14 :flowers: Longineu's interview is at 6:24

The videos:

#48

'glitterynfierce' date='May 13th 2010, 9:38 AM'

idolsnow: ADAM LAMBERT's "Whataya Want From Me" closing in on #1 in Finland: the single rises 4-2 on this week's Finnish Digital Songs chart. 2 minutes ago via web

#49

'glitterynfierce' date='May 15th 2010, 4:07 PM'

ailaah http://twitvid.com/UAPAB - One more vid crowd singing WWFM at Stockamnn Finland when @adamlambert signing

ailaah @adamlambert ´s WWFM single #2 in Finnish Official Download Chart http://bit.ly/dip9a5 and Official Single List http://bit.ly/dip9a5

#50

'AniMaL' date='May 19th 2010, 9:08 AM'

#51

'Hand' date='May 23rd 2010, 4:45 AM'

I guess that girl from Summeri was too concentrating on eating all those "delicious" food she forgot to ask him any question of his music

Original file for download: http://www.mediafire.com/?mwmyjfn1ezn

#52

'joooory' date='May 23rd 2010, 6:55 PM'

DL For Summeri Interview credit to claysangel 91 MB MPG.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MT967QX9

#53

'joooory' date='May 30th 2010, 12:49 AM'

Summeri Longer Version in YT now

#54

'joooory' date='May 31st 2010, 5:37 PM'

Adam Lambert gives advice on Finnish paper TV Jättiby article Tero Paloniemi

http://yfrog.com/5aadamhaastisj

so Hot we need translation plz

#55

'joooory' date='Jun 1st 2010, 3:44 PM'

Many Pictures of Adam and the band in X-Factor here

http://tiiasantavirta.pictures.fi/kuvat/Ad...sinki+2.5.2010/

#56

'Hand' date='Jun 1st 2010, 4:47 PM'

Translations for the three recent magazines:

TV Jätti

Adam gives advice

American Idol is down to its finale. Last year's finalist Adam Lambert knows what's waiting for the most popular singer.

The most watched tv show in USA got its climate last week when Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze competed for the Idol title. This battle airs this weekend in Finland. TV-Jätti met Adam Lambert who was in same situation with Crystal and Lee a year ago and who also crazed the Finns a month ago.

Adam thought it was shame that Siobhan Magnus was voted off that soon. She also liked Michael Lynche's voice a lot.

- Crystal is very talented and she's got good voice. Lee is also good but his sound is similar to Casey James.

During the competition last year Adam got advice from every man on the street. One of them were on top of the others.

- Kara DioGuardi teased me for playing with my eyes during my performances. I took it to heart and quit. That, and advice to trust myself and my intuition were the most important advice I got during the whole journey, Adam recaps.

Adam advices Crystal and Lee should get ready to craziest times of their lives. He was surprised by it after the finale last year. Success coming from the show and releasing a debut album were a dream come true but working on an album and especially promoting were a full-time job which one one have to devote time and put their own life behind for a moment.

- I couldn't see myself dating someone right now when I travel all around the world. How would I even find energy for a relationship? It's one sacrifice I've got to do, Adam confesses.

He reminds auditioners of both Idols and X Factor that succeeding in a tv show doesn't guarantee the success outside the show.

- Even though one could sing great live, succeeding in a tv show might be because people liked their personality. It doesn't mean that they sound good on the radio so they have to stand out and surprise the audience every time whenever they can, and keep the audience in excitement.

Unoriginality is one thing that's easy to get caught of, Adam thinks. Honesty is his way to handle media and the fans.

- I'm open and outspoken. I don't talk potash. I don't get mad at a paparazzi because you get used to everything.

Adam starts his first own solo tour in June in USA and it's supposed to continue in Europe in the fall. No concert venues are decided yet but Finland is highly considered.

- You've been so wonderful here, Helsinki is definitely on tour date list if everything goes well. As long as you bought enough of my albums, Adam laughs.

Suosikki

(my note: yawn. yay at old Queen rumors and false information on his album release)

Fact file

- Adam Michel Lambert was born 29.1.1982 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- was a runner-up in American Idol 2009
- debut album For Your Entertainment was released in November in USA and in January in Finland
- for example Pink, Lady Gaga, Justin Hawkins (the Darkness) and Matthew Bellamy from Adam's favorite band Muse have written songs for his album
- Adam's Finnish fans call themselves Finnberts

New King on Glam

Glam pop singer Adam Lambert, who visited recently in Finland, denied he was going to join Queen.

Lambert leafs through the previous issue of Suosikki and gets excited when he finds a poster of Led Zeppelin from a centerfold.

- Cool, he squeals. Besides Led Zeppelin, Adam's own Idols are Queen, Madonna, Aerosmith, Michael Jackson and David Bowie. Queen seems to like him back after it's told in Internet that they wanted him as their new lead singer.

- It would be an honor but getting be able to be on my own as an artist is the most important thing for me right now.

- Besides, it's a rumor. They didn't ask me join the band. We've talked that it would be great to collaborate in future, Lambert reveals. He met Queen members last year while he was competing in American Idol. Both Queen and Kiss played with him.

Also there has been rumors floating Adam would take Simon Cowell's chair in American Idol jury next year. That doesn't happen either.

The front runner from last season hasn't really had time to watch the current season.

- Michael, Crystal, Casey and Lee are my favorites. I can't pick my #1 favorite.
Coming out in age of 18

Adam Lambert has been open about his homosexuality in media. He was 13 years old when he realized his sexual orientation.

- I didn't talk about it to anyone until I turned to 18 years. I believe people knew it before, even my mom. I was afraid of how people would react.

Lambert, who performed in theater and in musicals since a 10-year-old, says he never was one of the most popular or coolest persons at school but he wasn't bullied either because of his hobby.

- I don't miss theater because I did it for such a long time. I believe one day I might face a moment in my life where I would like to go back to theater. Working with other cast members is really fun and people in theater are so lively and playful. There are so many good things. I miss company of those people I worked with, Adam thinks.

- In my performances there are dancers on stage and one of the best parts of my crew is they're like an extended family for me.

Lambert describes himself as social and says spending his free time with his friends preferably. Glam pop singer, who's single, likes to go out also. When he's got more free time he travels to exotic place for relax and enjoy life. Right now his favorite place to spend a holiday locates in Mexico.

- A while ago I visited at Cabo San Lucas. It was beautiful, I loved it.

Lambert's career is in such a speed he doesn't have time for a relationship. The next holiday awaits him in the end of this year.

Glam Nation for Europe in the fall?

Lambert's first own tour in the States starts in June. Even the name of the tour, Glam Nation, tells it's a show with theatricality, over the top glamour and stunning outfits. Lambert is excited of his Idol colleague Allison Iraheta warming up him in some of the tour dates.

Lambert hopes he could go to Europe in the fall although nothing's set yet. Next year he plans to concentrate on writing new songs his sophomore album.

- I dream of being able to continue doing this same thing for year. Compose music, shoot music videos, do tours... I want to create a long career.

* Look for more at Adam's official website http://www.adamofficial.com

Demi

Love is the most important

With who would Adam like to get stuck in an elevator? Star singer answered to our readers' questions in Helsinki.

Adam, what's your first impression of Finland?
- Air is really fresh and people are beautiful! I also was surpised that my album was released here in November already.

Where did you get an inspiration for your wrist tattoo?
- It's Eye of Horus that is the symbol of protection in ancient Egypt. The country fascinates me.

What's the most important item for you?
- Probably my iPhone because it's my connection to so many people.

What question is asked in every interview?
- There are so many of them. How my life has changed since American Idol, am I going to replace Simon Cowell, is it true I've been asked to join Queen.

Would you like to reveal your biggest dream?
- I hope a long career in music, I'm also interested in acting.

What do you do in your days off?
- I sleep, and I meet my friends in Los Angeles and go to beach with them. In evenings I might go to clubs. Though, I'm not familiar with the newest trendy clubs!

What's your life motto?
- More is more!

What song would describe you the most?
- "If I Had You", probably. Life is worthless without love. Religion, skin color or sexual orientation are not important if you feel connection with someone.

With who would you like to get stuck in an elevator?
- Chace Crawford from Gossip Girl. He looks easy to get close to.

Do you have any rituals before stepping to the stage.
- I usually do my own make-up so maybe that's my ritual.

Who's the most important person in your life?
- My parents and my brother Neil. My family is really important for me.

What's the most beautiful thing said to you?
- One very religious Mormon female wrote in her letter she's started to understand gays better because of me. It was great to hear.

Adam's favorites right now:
Music - Miike Snow
Food - Thai
Movie - Velvet Goldmine
Clothing - YSL boots
Jewelry - The skull ring by Alexander McQueen
Fashion designer - John Galliano
Style - David Bowie from the 70s
Thing - Love
Country - Greece

#57

'ghosst' date='Sep 8th 2010, 4:24 PM'

TerranceDlibra

Yes we're in Finland on Nov 6th. Cant wait.
We will be traveling internationally starting Sept 24,
Going Everywhere! Glamnation Wolrd Tour!

#58

'joooory' date='Oct 1st 2010, 5:56 PM'

Examiner: 'American Idol:' Adam Lambert's 'Aftermath' hits #1 in Finland. http://exm.nr/9Ny3CV

The fans of Adam Lambert, the former American Idol star have reason to celebrate the artist, as news of the singer's song "Aftermath" making it to the number one spot on the Finland music chart has hit the internet. It seems that Lambert's constant rise to success seems to be occuring not just in the United States, but all throughout the world.

Lambert is number one on the chart, while another superstar is at the number four position, Eminem with Rihanna for their collaboration on "Love The Way You Lie." Enrique Iglesias and Taio Cruz are also on the chart.

Lambert has been busy on his Glam Nation tour, and has been mesmerizing audiences ever since he embarked upon his first solo tour. It has proven to be incredibly successful, and there is no doubt that future tours will be even more successful. Lambert has performed at many sold-out venues across the world, and that proves that fans have been waiting for the opportunity to see him live.

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