Adam Lambert’s NewNowNext Awards performance hits web (video)
On Monday night, Logo TV is going to air their annual NewNowNext Awards — but before that even happens, we have video of Adam Lambert’s performance of “Trespassing” from the show.
This is really the first time we have heard the track in full, in we have to say that it’s pretty incredible. We love the sort of hybrid of pop, funk, and Euro rock that is flowing through Adam’s veins here — it’s almost like you took Queen to a club, gave the entire group a few energy drinks, and then taught them how to dance.
While we initially wanted Adam to perform current single “Better Than I Know Myself” on this season of “American Idol,” we’re almost now hoping that he switches over to this song. It’s no disrespect to his current single, but this song is literally so much fun and Adam takes it on like the consummate entertainer that he is.
For those new to “Trespassing,” it is the title track off of Adam’s sophomore release, which is set to hit stores on May 22. We know that it is one of the songs that Adam is considering to be his second single off of the album.
What do you think about Adam’s performance here?
Photo: RCA Press / Lee Cherry
Lam-my
April 12, 2012 @ 11:52 pm
The second single off Trespassing is Never Close Our Eyes…a very meaningful, beautiful song. I’ve heard the various acoustic versions where I enjoy hearing all the subtleties of Adam’s singing, like the lilts and the tilts, the vibrato, the endings like…erh!…and other nuances of his voice. The drum instrumentation has taken away most of that and I sometimes find myself straining my ears to catch back some of it. But I guess music is a huge business where sales count to a very large extent. Okay, bottom-line is I still love this version, especially the first part which gives an illusion of Adam singing from a far-off place, maybe the clear blue sky or troposphere. Also a fantastic accompanying song for ice-skaters or dancers and yea disco. :)
cheyennew
April 10, 2012 @ 4:10 pm
BTIKM is a great single, but I’m so happy he’s changing it up for AI. It’s time for a fast dance tune. I wanna see him shake it! I love both Trespassing and Cuckoo. I also love Never Close Our Eyes, though have no idea what the official version will sound like. He needs something dynamic, since the last two times on Idol have been more gentle songs.
Stangy
April 9, 2012 @ 9:29 am
Awesome! I hope he does this one on Idol, too. I love btikm, but this is a raucous good time!
Luke Easton
April 9, 2012 @ 6:25 am
Not so sure about the two black women, no offense but I think it took away from adams performance somewhat as amazing as it was. And kelly damn shes looking good haha, but her intro went to long. But other than incredible, his head voice is something isint it. He seems artisicaly and visually speaking to be a mix of prince, mj, elvis, freddie or rolled in one. He’s it for this generation, imo he is potentialy going to influence pop in this generation the way the Beetles did in the 70’s, oh wait thats one directions job my bad haha.
Lam-my
April 8, 2012 @ 10:50 pm
Hey Matt! It’s been almost 3 years since I wrote at your other site. Just to refresh, you posted my very very first comment and that snowballed and has since never stopped; writing about Adam. He is such a good person with so many talents other than his God-given voice. You’ve a very fine looking site here, nice earthy tone. Yea Adam is always a standout. I like Sauli’s adoring expression for Adam. I love this Trespassing song but I think Cuckoo cuts across the demographic spectrum more; so in terms of sales, Cuckoo may be a better second single. Anyway, sometimes I don’t know what to choose, I love whatever sounds or songs that ooze or fire out from his voice instrument. :)
Lam-my
Angel
April 8, 2012 @ 10:46 pm
ADAM is a consummate showman, the best in this generation.
Leslie
April 8, 2012 @ 8:32 pm
Jason….you’re right, it comes out the 15th in the US. Maybe it’s the 22nd in Canada? I’m not sure.
Jason
April 8, 2012 @ 7:48 pm
This video is spectacular! Thanks for posting. I think Trespassing comes out May 15th. Was the date changed?
libralaurie
April 8, 2012 @ 7:16 pm
I love this song..I hope it is the new single and when Adam goes on AI, I hope he does it exactly like he did at NNN Awards,with all the sexiness and attitude remind people who Adam Lambert is…Adam is brilliant!!!!!!!!
LC
April 8, 2012 @ 7:11 pm
He is so amazing live!!!!
@AzGlamFan
April 8, 2012 @ 6:49 pm
Adam, the band and back-up Divas look and sound amazing! LOVE Trespassing! Congrats to Adam & Pharrell Williams for co-writing an Epic song!!!!
DianaKat
April 8, 2012 @ 6:47 pm
So glad you liked it, Matt! I think Trespassing would be a terrific new single, although I like Cuckoo a lot, too!
At NNN he showed his rockstar vibe and amazing range! Great performance by Adam!
Onetwodoseydoe
April 8, 2012 @ 6:46 pm
AMAZING! Adam serves it up on stage like nobody can. I LOVE his voice and I have to say I was dancing my arse off and have been all day to this clip.