The world needs love. Or at least that’s how he claims. michael bubblewho strives to give a little through his music, whether in his discographic works or on stage, as he demonstrated this Monday, January 30, during his visit to the Madrid WiZink Centerwhere he dazzled some 10,000 people with a vocal show of gallantry and closeness.

A curtain with the initials of the artist rises and reveals an orchestra playing the first notes of the classic “Feeling good” on a square stage, from which a walkway leads to a smaller stage in the middle of the dance floor. Bublé’s voice begins to resonate without him appearing on stage yet. He is begged to finally get out by an elevator in the middle of his orchestra.

The apart from stringed instruments, played by womenand those from the wind to the other, for men, accompany the ‘crooner’ who seduces from the first second with seductive movements and classic elegance enhanced by a ‘total black’ look of suit, tie and shoes.

In the pasarela is projected a carretera similar to the portada de su último disco ‘Higher’ (Warner, 2022), su noveno trabajo y que da number a la gira que le trae a España y en cuyo lanzamiento el cantante destacó el buen moment in which he encountered, especially inspired by the family that has conformed with the Argentinian actress Luisana Lopilato, a moment that is necessary for the cancer of his injury, a situation that compelled Bublé to withdraw during two years.

with that behind, The Canadian falls in love with his loved ones constantly. And an example of this feeling is his second song of the evening, “Haven’t Met You Yet”, a song dedicated to his partner which is one of the few original pieces he performs at the Coliseum in Madrid. His show is based on covers of songs by big names like Charlie Chaplin, Elvis Presley, Barry White, Dean Martin, Bee Gees or Julie London, but it’s perfect for him, who considers such an honor a privilege.

With a “oooh”, the Canadian welcomes his public. “I am very happy, happy, to be here tonight with you”, he greets in Spanish, to applause, to underline that he wants to “party tonight”, an evening full of emotions for attendees, including a lucky one video call with Bublé to greet his mother who is in Venezuela. A proximity that makes the public love the Canadian more.

The artist has touched hearts since debuted in 2003 and tonight was not going to be the exception. On this occasion, her chosen ones are her versions of the mythical ‘Sway’, ‘When You are Smiling’ or ‘LOV-E’, which she combines with her own songs like ‘Home’, a ballad to rest after so many seduction dances. They all have in common to speak of love, in different ways.

‘HIGH’ STAND OUT IN THE EVENING

His interpretation of ‘Upper‘, original theme, bounces among the repertoire chosen for the meeting. He dances to the microphone and marks his steps with elegance, supported by a three-voice choir that embellishes a show that also stands out for its twenty musicians. Bublé considers this subject “sexy”. It is. He wants to get away from the label that ranks him in Christmas carols.

Between winks, kisses and outstretched hands to the public, dazzling, the sincere ‘Hold On’ or the pop of ‘I’ll Never Not Love You’ also sound, as well as its moving version of ‘Smile’, by Charles Chaplin , which for Bublé is the “most beautiful song in the world”. They also play the classic ‘Fever’ or its particular tribute to Elvis Presley with the version, guitar in hand, of ‘One Night’, which elevates Bublé.

Likewise, with his version of ‘You’re the First, the Last, My Everything’, by Barry White, the artist reaches one of the peaks of his particular evening, which he completes with, among others, ‘Call Me a River’. and the upbeat ‘It’s a Beautiful Day’, of their own creation. We don’t know if each day will be precious for the thousands of people enjoying the concert, but at least tonight it seems to be. Also for Bublé, who does not lose his smile.

after a full stop at night, the artist returns to the stage clapping to close with his versions of “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)”, “Save the Last Dance” and “You Were Always on My Mind”. In a formidable finale due to his presence and his vocal quality, Bublé bids farewell to an extremely grateful audience.

After seduce at the stadium in madrid, the Canadian will travel to Barcelona to conquer the Palau Sant Jordi and continue his tour. And it is that with more than 60 million records sold, five world tours and four Grammy Awards that could soon become five -he is nominated for the best traditional pop vocal album for the 2023 awards-, Bublé does not plan to stop as long as he has an audience to fall in love with his music.