Thanks you guys for the feedback! Makes me feel a part some how Did they still have the guys dressed like bats? I loved them!
Yesterday,I was thinking how come there has Ben no reviews coming out of UK....now, after reading this, I am like, best to go back to no review at all.
http://bit.ly/WnuqKI
Ignore the reviews from the British media. They do this every time. They would have done the same for TII no matter how good the show was. The media in this country have the collective intelligence of a cardboard box and will bash Michael at any opportunity.
I can say, as a lifelong fan of Michael and of good live shows in general, that this was the best show I've ever seen, second only to seeing Michael himself. The atmosphere was fantastic. Fans of all ages from toddlers to old people were there dressed in Mj tshirts and outfits. This show, as has been stated by Cirque numerous times, is a pop concert with Cirque elements, not a traditional Cirque show. That will be what the Vegas show is. And Immortal delivered. Seeing Michael's band playing his music together on that stage was very emotional. Sugarfoot played the hell out of Scream. They Don't Care About Us was a particular highlight as it was close to how Michael would have performed it at that very venue complete with the marching soldiers on the video screen.
The costumes, choreography, visual effects, acrobatics and aerial ballet were all of exceptional quality. The mime chracter in particular brought Michael's spirit, literally, to the role. Some people were concerned about the loss of the ring act in Can You Feel It, but in my opinion the alternate ring act they used was actually better. The guy who swings right up to the top of the arena must have a death wish! The show has had a lot of changes, for the better. It runs more smoothly than it did in the States I think. The giving tree is now gone as the trunk part has now been converted into two video screens which are in a fixed position. I think this worked better.
I am going to this show again next week and I highly recommend it to all Mj fans. The highlight for me was finally seeing 18,000 people on their feet for Man In The Mirror at the O2 Arena, as they would have been three years ago. The show is emotional and you'll need tissues but it is a heartwarming and masterful tribute by a team of very talented Cirque artists and Mj collaborators.
If your an Mj fan, do yourself a big favour and go. And as Michael said "don't read the tabloids."
Ignore the reviews from the British media. They do this every time. They would have done the same for TII no matter how good the show was. The media in this country have the collective intelligence of a cardboard box and will bash Michael at any opportunity.
I can say, as a lifelong fan of Michael and of good live shows in general, that this was the best show I've ever seen, second only to seeing Michael himself. The atmosphere was fantastic. Fans of all ages from toddlers to old people were there dressed in Mj tshirts and outfits. This show, as has been stated by Cirque numerous times, is a pop concert with Cirque elements, not a traditional Cirque show. That will be what the Vegas show is. And Immortal delivered. Seeing Michael's band playing his music together on that stage was very emotional. Sugarfoot played the hell out of Scream. They Don't Care About Us was a particular highlight as it was close to how Michael would have performed it at that very venue complete with the marching soldiers on the video screen.
The costumes, choreography, visual effects, acrobatics and aerial ballet were all of exceptional quality. The mime chracter in particular brought Michael's spirit, literally, to the role. Some people were concerned about the loss of the ring act in Can You Feel It, but in my opinion the alternate ring act they used was actually better. The guy who swings right up to the top of the arena must have a death wish! The show has had a lot of changes, for the better. It runs more smoothly than it did in the States I think. The giving tree is now gone as the trunk part has now been converted into two video screens which are in a fixed position. I think this worked better.
I am going to this show again next week and I highly recommend it to all Mj fans. The highlight for me was finally seeing 18,000 people on their feet for Man In The Mirror at the O2 Arena, as they would have been three years ago. The show is emotional and you'll need tissues but it is a heartwarming and masterful tribute by a team of very talented Cirque artists and Mj collaborators.
If your an Mj fan, do yourself a big favour and go. And as Michael said "don't read the tabloids."
I know some fans wont attend based on the fact that the Cirque wouldn't have done this if Michael was still alive, well I'm sure that is true, but Michael deserves to be celebrated in a respectful and fitting tribute - and The Immortal world tour does just that.
I can relate, basically this show shouldn't even exist. But conerning the circumstances I'm glad it does and I can't wait to see it!
The show has had a lot of changes, for the better. It runs more smoothly than it did in the States I think. The giving tree is now gone as the trunk part has now been converted into two video screens which are in a fixed position. I think this worked better.
"
I met the boss of Cirque on the 12th, and he said I moved more than his dancers did and he gave me an Immortal poster. What a nice man, oh and he said they might do a Blu-Ray/DVD when they finish touring
Oh no he must've seen me during the show!Wait, you danced for him?
Good news about the possible DVD release; the show deserves it... As well as the documentary I'm currently trying to watch (damn German overdubs...)
Can you elaborate why it is smoother/works better? I'm still a bit sceptical about the cuts, because it seems a lot (Shake your body, Ben, Gone to Soon, Wanna be startin' somethin', Threatened, and other small details)
Loved the "tree" costumes of wanna be startin somethin in the first trailer :-/