Luis Miguel is, indisputably, one of the great voices of our generation, and his unmatched talent for showmanship was on display once again on Thursday (October 8) at Madison Square Garden in New York, where he gave a concert sold-out before 19,500 people.
The nicknamed Sol de México is in the middle of his ambitious 65-date Luis Miguel Tour 2023, produced by CMN, which kicked off on August 3 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His next stops include Miami (October 13), Oklahoma City (October 26) and Austin (November 5), before visiting several cities in his beloved Mexico; The tour will end on December 17 in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Backed by a big band Composed of string and brass sections, three backup singers and a full band with guitar, percussion and bass, Luis Miguel looked very elegant in a black suit, and full of energy. Although the Mexican idol did not speak to the public, he did extend his arms to the attendees in the first rows — among whom were Bad Bunny con Kendall Jennerand the Venezuelan designer Carolina Herrerawhom at one point he approached to say hello and give her flowers.
Although the superstar was a little hoarse and sometimes avoided or didn’t hit the highest notes, his dynamism was incredible as he summed up 40 years of success on stage.
Between a sea of neon lights that complemented the scene from the audience, through bracelets distributed to attendees, and a screen behind the stage that showed images of galaxy clusters, the northern lights and majestic forests, the set of almost two hours was nothing short of spectacular.
The hitmaker reviewed romantic songs (“I don’t know you”, “La unconditional”, “Until you forget me”), energetic pop (“Now you can leave”, “The girl in the blue bikini”, “Isabel”) and even brought in a group of invigorated mariachis (“La bikina”).
If you missed any of their concerts, don’t worry. The “Fría como el viento” singer will resume the second part of his Luis Miguel Tour 2024, which will kick off in the Dominican Republic (January 20), Puerto Rico (January 23) and several major cities in South America before returning to the United States .
Here are five things you should know about his Luis Miguel Tour 2023:
Tribute to legends
Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, became an endearing part of Luismi’s set when he sang “Sonríe.” It should be noted that El Sol had a deep admiration for MJ, and everything made sense when he decided to include this tribute, which fulfilled one of his greatest dreams, singing alongside the King of Pop. Luis Miguel then went on to perform “Come Fly With Me.” , his duet with Frank Sinatra, thus creating a memorable moment.
Romances
Luis Miguel’s countless romantic hits seem endless, and his knee-weakening ballads shined brightly on Sunday night. There were moments of euphoria among the audience, especially when he sang the heartbreaking song “I don’t know you” or “La unconditional” with a brilliant piano. He occasionally changed the melody of some songs, or let the audience complete some verses when the treble was at its highest. But his golden voice always shined, making the night unforgettable.
Medley of mariachi
Another highlight of the show was when a dozen mariachis took the stage to join the man of the moment. Armed with trumpets, a vihuela, a guitar, a guitarrón and a harp, this segment electrified as the singer performed “La bikina” and other hits in an invigorating medley, and later “Cucurrucucú paloma.” Meanwhile, a gigantic image of the Mexican flag was projected on the screen.
The Latin pop era
No Luismi show would be complete without him performing some of his ’80s hits, like “Now You Can Leave,” “The Girl in the Blue Bikini,” and “Isabel,” high-energy songs with a buoyant synth-pop feel. The singer livened up the moment even more by dancing in unison with his band. He walked around the stage moving his hips and marking with his movements the moments of greatest sonic force.
An overwhelming orchestra
His orchestra — made up of a dozen violinists, a brass section, backing vocalists and a conductor — not only elevated the performance to another level, but added an additional sonic dimension that is simply incomparable. It was a reminder of the impressive live shows of legends like Juan Gabriel. Although the 53-year-old performer is famous for his symphonic elegance — and he looked very happy and attractive, by the way — his big band added another crucial element to their 2023 tour that really set it apart from the rest of the year’s Latin tours.
2023-10-09 18:02:41
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