A Midsummer Night's Dream Meets a Rave in the Woods in Adam Lambert's Newest Video "If I Had You"

Are those Na'vi in the woods? Or vampires? Maybe those are Aztec Indians with full feather headdresses dancing around in the woods? Was that Marie Antoinette I just saw? Or a woman spreading her feathered wings?

Yes and no. You have just entered the fantasy world of Adam Lambert's new video, "If I Had You". In the foggy woods entities gather for a summer party. I say "entities" because besides the people there, the party is visited by light orbs streaking through the woods leaving light trails. Are those the lights of Tinkerbelle - or just spirits of the woods that flash through the party?

With the bluish purple aurora borealis in the background, dancers frolic through the woods in fantasy costumes, their skin changing colors from red to blue to green. Leather and feathers, gold top hats, and iridescent body paint combine with fantasy rave colors, flashes of fire and light, and lots of undulating bodies to create the backdrop to Adam Lambert's new video.

Adam's smile is so broad, his eyes so wide with glee that they almost verge on lunacy, and we suspect he is in some sort of altered state. He is so shot through with adrenalin that he can barely contain himself.

In top hat and tails, his black hair cut short on the sides, with extra long hair extensions in the back, Adam Lambert has the appearance of a cross between a mischievous Puck and a charming Peter Pan. He is obviously having a lot of fun with this video.

Never have I seen such a broad smile on Adam Lambert's face as in this video. It seems summertime has infused his soul with euphoria, playfulness, and a drive to party in the fullest summer sense of the word.

It's been a long time since the world has seen a video like this - if indeed we ever have. This is perhaps what we all need right now - a feel-good, upbeat, venture into the woods full of people obviously having a carefree summer party. It doesn't drag us down into darkness and somberness like some recent video releases have. It lifts us up, energizes us, and makes us want to run outside and play.

You can watch the video on Adam Lambert's official fan site, Adamofficial.com. I guarantee that every time you re-watch his newest video, you will see something different, something that you missed seeing the time before.

Bryan Barber directed the video, which was populated by Adam Lambert's real life friends and band. The video was shot overnight near Griffith Park in L.A. and debuted on June 14, 2010.

Adam Lambert is currently touring the country on his Glam Nation Tour, playing to sold-out audiences. Some are saying his tour is the best summer entertainment option this year. For tickets, see his official website or if a concert is sold out, try Stub Hub.

As the song "If I Had You" says, "It don't matter - all we need in this world is some love." Amen to that, Adam Lambert.