DISCLAIMER
Neither one of us has any interest in resurrecting the furore surrounding the episode between Lee Mead's ardent fans and us. Frankly? These are still our humble little opinions. Don't read if you don't like. There's much worse (and better!) things to get angered about if you're that way inclined. But be warned if Mr Mead is the apple of your eye as you may not like EVERYTHING we say in the following entry.
Suitably warned?
Then we may begin.
Joking aside, it was with some trepidation we entered the concert venue. Despite the fact we're so nondescript no one would pick us out in a line up, both of us were a little wary of being in the same room as so many Lee fans just in case they could detect us 30 steps away and eject us from the concert hall with a Boudicca -like flourish. After all, us fairies proved to not be too popular with this group. However, a recap maybe necessary.
We wanted to see Mr Mead in concert for one reason only. We used to love him but then our love waned for well documented reasons Anyway. Harping over old ground isn't doing anyone any good, so on to the reason. We wanted to see him shine again. And wanted to see our Lee-love resurrected because WE MISSED HIM. Guess that's two reasons...
The concert venue was a bit of a shocker. It was a town well known for having a large retirement community. Not kidding. We know Musical Theatre isn't the most fashionable pass time with the yoof but our point being the venue alone would absolutely attract an older demographic. And in our opinion, Lee Mead needs to start appealing to a slightly wider audience. But instead he's turned a bit Val Doonican on us.
He sang nicely. His set was nice. It was all nice. Everyone joined in for 'Daydream Believer' at the end and there was rythmic clapping and stuff. It was very nice.
And so we sauntered off home. It had been a nice evening. But we won't be going again.
P.S. At risk of getting a little bit predictable, if not slightly monotonous, here is the reason it may not be a bad idea for Lee to leave Gethsemane off his set list in the future. How we like it sung. We'll be quiet now.
Now I am wondering if the Lee Mead we saw in ADWD was only an image cooked up by the producers of the show. The Lee Mead now is so bland. Where did his passion go? Who is running, or I should say ruining his career? And the loppies? They should stop worshiping someone who no longer exists. His wife is experienced in show business. Is she giving him the wrong advice? This is really sad. A star was born and now it is fizzling out.
ReplyDeletePerhaps what Lee Mead was in ADWD was a flash in the pan. Now we know why he was always the understudy.
ReplyDeleteI loved Lee Mead on ADWD but now I don't think he has that much talent. Why he thinks he can sing such classics as Gethsemane and bring Home, I don't know.
ReplyDeleteHe was always understudy material and that's why I think he latched on to Denise Van Outen. There was always something fishy there. Both of them have said they've now been together for 5 years. ADWD was on 5 years ago about this time of the year. He had a girlfriend then. So how is it possible? There always was something suspicious about those 2. Since Joseph Lee's career has been going downhill & so has DVO'S. They are both 'stars' of the past.
I expect he will manage to get small West End roles for a few more years. Then it will be eye candy in panto every year.
I loved Lee Mead on ADWD but now I don't think he has that much talent. Why he thinks he can sing such classics as Gethsemane and Bring Him Home, I don't know.
ReplyDeleteHe was always understudy material and that's why I think he latched on to Denise Van Outen. There was always something fishy there. Both of them have said they've now been together for 5 years. ADWD was on 5 years ago about this time of the year. He had a girlfriend then. So how is it possible? There always was something suspicious about those 2. Since Joseph Lee's career has been going downhill & so has DVO'S. They are both 'stars' of the past.
I expect he will manage to get small West End roles for a few more years. Then it will be eye candy in panto every year.