I was super excited to go to see Michael W. Smith at Blaisdell concert hall on mother's day. I was super duper excited and surprised to see Tiffany Thurston! she was amazing and set the bar high!!! She performed well with her 3 piece ensemble for about 45 minute.
I was caught off guard at first to see Michael W. Smith and no band. He had someone play keyboard/synthesizer with prerecorded music. I would have preferred just him with a backup piano and vocals. I feel that we could listen to prerecorded music on the CD. I admit that I struggled a bit listening to his instrumentals with a precorded "70 piece orchestra" in the background, which he said was awesome to record with. I tried to picture the orchestra only to realize I wish they were there too!
Overall, Michael W. Smith is a very talented musician/songwriter/singer. I enjoyed his performance. He mixed humor and personal testimony to make the setting more intimate. He even played a couple songs on the guitar.
I am so glad I had the opportunity to go! It was a beautiful evening and money well spent!
Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall @
- Honolulu @
, HI @
- Sun, May 12, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Tiffany Thurston opening prayer in Hawaiian accompanied by her 3 piece ensamble! Simply beautiful. @