Symphonica

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Michael performed the song " Safe" on 29 October concert in London's Royal Albert Hall, 1 and 3 November concerts in Dublin's The O 2 Sheffield, Rob (18 March 2014). "George Michael Symphonica". Rolling Stone . Retrieved 20 October 2014. Cragg, Michael (4 March 2014). "George Michael's Symphonica: five things we learned". The Guardian . Retrieved 28 December 2016. Idol is an underrated Elton John and Bernie Taupin collaboration from John’s 1976 album Blue Moves. This live recording, however, is one of those examples where an artist records a lesser-known cover, makes it their own, and that recording then becomes the standard to which all others are compared.

One More Try was originally released on Michael’s highly successful debut solo album Faith and it’s a George Michael classic that remains as fresh today as the day it was written and recorded. This live rendition honours the original studio release perfectly and the addition of the symphonic orchestra is complementary and therefore takes nothing away from the original. From 19 September concert at Budapest Sportaréna Michael performed Elton John's song " Idol" replacing "It Doesn't Really Matter". [8]

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You’ve Changed is what I consider to be the perfect closer and, again, I feel the label got the sequencing right when they closed the HFPA Blu-ray Audio version and vinyl releases with this beautiful jazz number as it is reflective and also compels me to listen to the album again.

George Michael Releases Piano Ballad 'Let Her Down Easy': Listen". Billboard. 3 February 2014 . Retrieved 17 March 2014. Through, a George Michael original from Patience , is a beautiful song to open the album with and it’s as if it should have always included an orchestra for this live performance trumps the original recording. The strummed introduction, intermingled with vocals and subtle symphonic elements, sets the tone for the entire album and subsequent performances. Feeling Good is epic! George Michael performs this tune masterfully. That said, I still consider Nina Simone’s version to be the pinnacle recording of this classic song. a b "George Michael shelves all 2011 tour dates due to illness | News". NME. 15 September 2011 . Retrieved 25 November 2011.

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George Michael introduces his unique live solo performance at the historic Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris, recorded in 2012 for his live album Symphonica. He was the first contemporary artist ever to perform there. The film brings together a compilation of live stage performances interspersed with behind-the-scenes footage and insights featuring George, his orchestra and the legendary producer Phil Ramone, shortly before his death in 2013. Danish album certifications – George Michael – Symphonica". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved 13 September 2022. Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2016 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 13 January 2016. iTunes Music – Symphonica by George Michael". iTunes Store. 25 June 1963 . Retrieved 17 March 2014. From 3 September concert at Forum Copenhagen Michael performed the song " Understand" replacing "You and I". [6]

On 9 October concert in Manchester, Michael finished the concert with the song "I Remember You" instead of "White Light" and performed " Star People" and " F.E.A.R" by Ian Brown. Before the end, George pays a moving tribute to the late Ramone, whom he describes as the most accomplished producer of the 20th century: 'He understood more about music than anyone I had ever met... And it breaks my heart that he's not around to see this album released or to watch this documentary.' Release Date. "GeorgeMichael.com. Symphonica [Deluxe]". Store.georgemichael.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014 . Retrieved 17 March 2014. The setlist of the premiere concert on 22 August 2011 at State Opera House – Prague, Czech Republic. [5]You Have Been Loved was originally featured on Michael’s album Older and this live recording doesn’t break any new ground but it remains a lovely ballad with some exceptional jazz drumming and beautiful symphonic elements. That said, this is one case where I prefer the original recording to the live rendition. Closer to the end of the intermission a mix of different Michael's songs including "A Different Corner", "Older" and "John and Elvis Are Dead" was played with some light effects.