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Michael Bublé In Concert
Michael Bublé thought he knew what love was. After all, he's sold more than 60 million albums worldwide singing about the subject. But it turns out he had a lot to learn.
The week that his last album, 2016's Nobody But Me was released, Bublé and his family went through an emotional journey that informed and changed his life.. He was understandably unsure how or if music was going to remain part of his life. "What the experience did was give me a real perspective.. It completely changed my outlook on what mattered and what was important to me."
But the desire to express himself creatively slowly came back into focus when Bublé invited his band mates over to his house, not with the intention of making music, but simply to enjoy each other's company and drink, eat pizza and play video games.
"Once we got bored with that, we started jamming and there was this wonderful click, this moment where I went, ‘Oh, yeah! I forgot how much I loved this'," Bublé recalls. "I think I just needed a little helpful reminder." The concept for the new album (pronounced Love) flowed. "Then, the only question was not ‘Am I going back to work.' It was ‘Can I do it on my terms? Can I do the songs I love with the people I love the way that I love and do it with pure joy and bliss?' And once I knew that was possible, it was a go."
Bublé's vision entailed looking at love in all its facets, both sacred and profane. "This would be my group of short stories that would be my theory of love," he says. "The good, the bad, the light, the dark, and I think that took a lot of pressure off of [Bublé's co-producers] David Foster and Jochem van der Saag and me. There was just great ease of having done our homework and knowing what the record was."
His mission became clearer as he picked the songs — or as he says, "I know it sounds so artsy-fartsy, but I think the songs chose me. It's strange how the universe will just drop things into your lap."
Bublé anchors Love with songs from The Great American Songbook, often reinventing timeless classics with dazzling new arrangements. His haunting interpretation of "My Funny Valentine" is as menacing as it is melodic. Bublé and Cécile McLorin Salvant turn "La Vie En Rose" into a poetic bi-lingual duet, while Bublé and Loren Allred put a new twist on Kris Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It Through The Night." Charlie Puth contributes backing vocals on "Love You Anymore," which the hitmaker co-wrote with frequent Bublé collaborator Johan Carlsson. The emotional centerpiece of the album is "Forever Love," a tune co-written by Bublé about his favorite role, being a dad, and the vulnerability and strength that comes with unconditional love.
Love stands as a testament to the power of music and its healing power—in this case, not just for the listener, but for Bublé too. "The truth is I needed to make this album," he says. "The truth is it was really therapeutic for me. I felt so comfortable. I mean, these songs, this genre, is the essence of me. It's where I live, it's where I've grown up... It fits me perfectly. It's so natural."
His return to the studio came with a purity of purpose and an even stronger sense of connection with his fans, whose unyielding outpouring of support lifted him and his family through the darkest times. "Going through what my family went through also gave me faith in people and humanity," he says. "I just felt really blessed in a lot of different ways— obviously with the outcome with my boy and I also felt like I had been blessed with this wonderful opportunity in my life to do something that I love that could maybe have the positive impact out in the world that the world had on us."
Making Love brought Bublé a sense of joy that, in hindsight, he realized he'd been missing on recent projects. "I never felt so free [since] I started my career when I was never worried about the results because I was so overjoyed and grateful that I could be doing it at that capacity. I just might have forgotten that joy. I don't know if I remembered well enough the real reason of why I loved it. I wish that I didn't need something so harsh to teach me such a lesson, but it is what it is."
And now, as Love goes out into the world, Bublé hopes the music reaches those who might need to hear it the most and provide comfort to those in distress. "There are people that are gonna hear these songs and they're gonna be inspired to fall in love and there are people who are gonna hear these songs and they're gonna be hurting," he says. "They're gonna be, in many ways going through tough stuff. And if one of these songs lifts them out of that, if it can carry them to another day, I think then I'm doing my job and I think I'm being responsible for the gifts I've been given."
Michael really knows how to captivate the audience from the get go. From the moment he hit the stage in "Cry Me A River" to the heartfelt "Song for You" closing the night a capella the guy is a showman. It doesn't hurt either that his buoyant personality shines through every single stop in the set. The jokes are great, and the band is fantastic. Really an all star performance, tour de force!
I bought these tickets for my girlfriend for Christmas and I was not a HUGE Buble fan, but the concert was really really good. The opening band - Naturally 7 - was amazing, and Buble was very funny and witty. It was really good. I absolutely recommend it!
This was by far the best concert I have ever seen! I will definitely go see Michael Buble in concert again only I hope I'll be in the front row next time!
An unbeliveably great concert. Michael was so humble and his vocals were amazing. The opening act was also something you need to see to believe. Thanks for the great concert Michael. Don't hesitate to see this concert if you get a chance.
Michael was fabulous!!! He sounds amazing live as he does in his records!! What a great entertainer!!!
Purchased these tickets for my wife and I think I liked the show more than she did! Can't wait for my next Michael Buble show and cannot believe I'm admitting it! He made a new fan.
I have been to every tour he's put on, some more than once....but this was my fave to date. Maybe it's because I had great seats, or maybe the energy of a big venue, but Michael is one of the best entertainers out there and is someone who truly loves and appreciates his fans. He is so charming and always puts on a good show!! I would go back tomorrow and do it all over again if I could! He's worth every penny! Still reeling from all the excitement last night! Michael you're awesome!!! Maybe we'll see you in London, ON ; )
He was great interacting with the audience. You could not ask for a better concert! It was the best one I have ever seen! I would go see him again anyday!
Michael Buble was amazing to see! Although my seats were far away the venue allowed me and my friends to see him clearly! We could hear him clearly. It was easy to order and receive the tickets. The overall experience was great!! I would definitely see him again and attend another concert at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Fab-u-lous !!!! Michael did not disappoint ... his personal connect to the audience ... greeting an individual fan during the show ... walking into the crowd, stepping up mid-way thru and performing a song or two in the middle of the floor (very nice for those in the back of the venue) ... his humour, the brief MJ performance (smile) ... and best of all ... his most memorable and collectible songs! If you haven't seen this show you simply must - he will not disappoint! The presentation and energy he and the band project are infectious! Love you Michael!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your SELL OUT show at the Palace! P.S. Naturally 7 (opening act) most definitely deserves a shout-out!
Eleven women went together to see this performance. Each and everyone of us enjoyed, sang, smiled and wished we could have heard hours more of Michael's soothing voice. A really special time and lots of good memories. We will definately go again to see Michael, and we hope he remains as humble as he is to-day. Of course wishes for a happy life with his new woman. Unfortunately "he had not met us yet"........ Also when he acknowledged Gordie Howe in the audience, and had the entire Palace sing Happy Birthday to him. ..Thanks again Ticket Master for a memorable evening.
Naturally 7 was very good, their music was unique. Michael Buble was wonderful, went out to the crowd and sang 2 songs there. Very personable, took pictures with fans in the audience as he walked through. Really enjoyed myself!
We had a group of 16 and had such a great night. Second time seeing Michael Buble and we would all go again and again.
A very memorable show. The vocals live were remarkable.
Awesome show! Not only can he sing but Michael Bublé interacts and entertains the audience with humor and grace. His band is phenomenal.
Michael Buble is outstanding!!! I had the privilage of meeting Michael with Mix 96.7 (from Windsor) along with our contest winners and he is genuine, hillarious and such a talent. He normally plays smaller venues and he SOLD OUT the Palace!!! Making front page news with the Windsor Star. Michael Buble's orchestra combined with his vocals is truly a MUST SEE!!! Buy his album because his music makes you feel romantic and happy. Go and see Michael Buble LIVE! Thank you Palace for bringing him to Detroit.
From the standards to Michael Jackson, Buble delivered an incredible performance. He was funny, great with the crowd and gave everyone the show they wanted to see. Very happy to have been there...loved every moment. Naturally seven was also a pleasure to see, class act all the way.
I enjoyed the show - the content was great but at times I found it really difficult to hear him. The volume was fine but he sounded muffled.
I have been fortunate enough to see him 10 times over the past 3 years and have tickets for three concerts on this tour. This was my favorite concert and current CD. His electrifying performance coupled with wit and humour made for a truly enjoyable evening for myself, husband and two children. My nineteen year old daughter is "hooked on Buble" and now understands my admiration for him. Looking forward to the next two later this year.
Michael Buble put on a great entertaining show and I would definitely see him again. The opening act, Naturally 7, was entertaining but was a total mis-match from a type of music standpoint.
