As far as singer/songwriters go, Seal is in a category all by himself. His recent show at the Pacific Amphitheater highlighted this once in a lifetime talent, dazzling the thousands in attendance with his incredible vocal range and undeniable stage presence that is truly second to none. And speaking for the thousands in attendance on Wednesday night, Seal’s performance from start to finish was simply unbelievable!
Over the years, I have seen thousands of concerts. Each and every one has added something unique to what I consider the ever-evolving musical tapestry of life. Good singers are a dime a dozen, but true vocalists are few and far between. Artists such as David Bowie, Elton John, and Freddie Mercury have electrified us with their vocal prowess for decades, and left fans of all ages mesmerized at their incredible god-inspired talent. I’d also add Seal into this group of legends as he continues to energize the world with a voice so pure, he seemingly inspires the angels on high.
Wednesday’s Seal show at the Pacific Amphitheater in Orange County was special. After a killer opening set by Rennie Adams (who was mentored by Seal on Australian TV show The Voice), Seal took the stage on what ended up being a breezy California evening and lit the place a blaze with an incredible 15-song set that left fans of all ages wanting more when the dust finally settled.
Tracks such as “AIKIN” and “Fast Changes” were intertwined with Seal standards such as “Prayer for the Dying” and “Kiss from a Rose” to create what many in attendance felt was the perfect Seal performance. The show unfortunately had to come to an end but did do in fine fashion with a solid cover of David Bowie’s 1974 classic, “Rebel, Rebel.” Choosing this song, Seal immortalized one of the all-time greats and capped off what I felt was a brilliant vocal performance in a truly incredible setting.
RENNIE ADAMS
