The Musings of an MA Mamma

Because the world is such an interesting place.

Michael Bublè World Tour 2014 Saturday 6th December 2014

December7

The Multi-Platinum selling Michael Bublè wowed Newcastle for the second night of his sell out World Tour at the Metro Radio Arena.

With confident swagger, sophisticated suit and touch of cabaret, Michael and his support act, Naturally 7, left the crowd eager for more with their stunning stage design and Las Vegas style pyrotechnic effects.

Naturally 7 had the audience in awe after covering Coldplay’s Fix You. With their clever rendition of Stevie Wonder’s 1963 Ed Sullivan Show appearance, the crowd delighted in joining in and the group had the audience on their feet. The “architects of vocal play” from New York who formed in 1999, certainly earned their place on this talent packed tour.

Disappointingly, there followed a 20 minute interval which lost the momentum. This disjointed the performance and interrupted the flow of what was otherwise a great start to the show.

A visually impressive wall of fire heralded the arrival of the Canadian superstar for the second half. As Bublè slid down the moving stage to perform Fever, he crooned around before delivering tunes from jazz royalty, including Sinatra, Bennett, Williams and Martin.

Although covers, Michael imprinted his own inimitable performing style to You Make Me Feel So Young and I’ve Got The World on a String. He mixing them effortlessly with his own back catalogue, built up over nine years since he first hit the international stage, including Beautiful Day and Still Haven’t Met You Yet.

Michael’s encore was a masterpiece of vocal strength and talent. He pulled out his earpieces and threw away his microphone, leaving him vocally naked in front of the transfixed arena before singing A Song For You. The lyrics were emotionally haunting and he brought them to life with a voice as rich and deep as the darkest chocolate.

The arena fell silent in appreciation. It was so emotional the audience gave him a 10 minute standing ovation. It would be hard to see the current stars of reality TV matching this level of style, substance and professionalism. It was a truly exceptional, moving encore and possibly the strongest vocal performance I have ever witnessed.

A fan of old school musical talent – but not necessarily of him – I’m a new addition to his huge UK fanbase. Seduced by his suave, smoky sound, his cheeky personality and commanding stage presence, he showed just what a tour de force his still is after all these years.

by posted under Reviews Muse | No Comments »    

Email will not be published

Website example

Your Comment:

GALLERY