Comments on: Music: Concert Review: George Michael

By: Just a thought

Just a thought — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:18:00 +0000

I understand Ben’s view point – that of someone who appreciates the singer for his vocal talent without the need of flashy distractions or gimmicks. However, I feel fans are drawn to GM for many different reasons. I’ve been a huge fan for Many years and being more of a visual person, I really connected to his cutting-edge videos equally to his voice, daring subject matter, and kink – a fantastic and powerful combination. So I didn’t feel let down seeing him incorporate some ‘flashy’ high-tech LED screens – they were very impressive.

By: NationsKappatol

NationsKappatol — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:05:00 +0000

I went and sat up in the nosebleeds with an older co-worker. We LOVED it. Our whole section was up and dancing like nobody was looking. The music was fun, George was looking good, and overall, I thought it was a great time.

By: meredith

meredith — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:19:00 +0000

I was searching for reviews from last night and came across yours.

I disagree about the flashy. Partly, because there were no back-up dancers, little to no choreography, small costume changes that were mostly jackets.

The only thing I felt annoyed with were those graphics that were often bad Microsoft screen savers. Maybe they looked good from far away, but from close up they were a bit much.

I will agree with the previous commenter though. I never, ever thought I would get the chance to see him live. I am so glad that I did (even if it cost me an arm and a leg to do so).

By: Christopher Wingert

Christopher Wingert — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:49:00 +0000

If someone had told me 10 years ago that I'd have the chance to see George Michael in concert, I'm not sure I would have believed them. And yet sometimes life throws us second chances, eh?

I had a blast! And while I do see what you mean, Ben, about the splashy perhaps getting in the way, I think there's a kitchy fun to seeing him dance as if he's still in a MTV video and the huge wall and design helped. He also made mention that he had some kind of responsibility in the video design, which is cool if he gets some artistic control there. The fact that he slowed things down with the more intimate slow numbers too helped showcase the fact that this guy still has chops.

I found it a very mixed crowd too.

I also have a GM shirt now that I plan on bedazzling. I feel it's the least I can do for such a father figure...