Cowboys And Angels is another George Michael original from Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1. It’s a nice classical meets jazz-styled tune, but it’s the worst song on Symphonica for Michael’s vocal sibilance is far too prominent. Thankfully, the sibilance isn’t a detracting element on the original studio recording, so the song can still be thoroughly enjoyed via that release. Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2016 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 13 January 2016. Idol is an underrated Elton John and Bernie Taupin collaboration from John’s 1976 album Blue Moves. This live recording, however, is one of those examples where an artist records a lesser-known cover, makes it their own, and that recording then becomes the standard to which all others are compared. The only aspect that I wish they had worked on a little more would have been the reduction of sibilance in Michael’s vocals. Michael’s vocal has always had a tadof sibilance, so I look upon it as artistic expression at this stage, but on a couple of the songs, it’s quite pronounced and temporarily takes you out of an otherwise relaxed experience. iTunes Music – Symphonica (Deluxe Version) by George Michael". iTunes Store. 25 June 1963 . Retrieved 17 March 2014.

Praying For Time was originally released as the lead single on Michael’s second solo album Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 and is one of his greatest and most memorable tunes. While the original studio recording is marvellous, in its own right, this live performance takes the song to another level entirely; magnificent! George Michael announces Symphoninca: The Orchestral Tour". georgemichael.com. 11 May 2011 . Retrieved 1 June 2011. iTunes Music – Symphonica by George Michael". iTunes Store. 25 June 1963 . Retrieved 17 March 2014.

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Let Her Down Easy is a song I adore. It was originally written and recorded masterfully by Terence Trent D’Arby (Sananda Maitreya) on the album Symphony Or Damn. The song is just so soothing, especially as it’s presented in a lullaby style, and Michael performed it beautifully.

George Michael unveils new single 'Let Her Down Easy' music video – Music News". Digital Spy. 4 February 2014 . Retrieved 17 March 2014. Sullivan, Caroline (13 March 2014). "George Michael: Symphonica review – 'Glides through songs like a pop swan' ". The Guardian . Retrieved 20 October 2014. From 3 September concert at Forum Copenhagen Michael performed the song " Understand" replacing "You and I". [6] Cragg, Michael (4 March 2014). "George Michael's Symphonica: five things we learned". The Guardian . Retrieved 28 December 2016. I Remember You isn’t the strongest closer as it’s rawer, from a production and recording standpoint, than the rest of the songs featured on Symphonica. I also find the harp to be distracting, along with the audience, and subsequently, while I Remember You is included in this review, I remain convinced that the right decision, for me, is to omit it from my digital library, thereby allowing You’ve Changed to close the album out pleasantly.Oficjalna lista sprzedaży:: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 31 March 2014. From 14 November concert at Prague O 2Arena Michael performed the song " The Recluse" replacing "Kissing a Fool". [9] George Michael Releases Piano Ballad 'Let Her Down Easy': Listen". Billboard. 3 February 2014 . Retrieved 17 March 2014. Brother Can You Spare A Dime is an American Classic and one that George Michael recorded and previously released on Songs From The Last Century. As good as Michael’s studio recording is from 1999, this live interpretation is about as good as it gets. The orchestral elements are off the charts and are not that far removed from Michael’s original interpretation, while Michael’s velvety smooth vocal ensures that Brother Can You Spare A Dime will remain in the social consciousness for decades to come. Symphonica (also promoted as Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour) was an orchestral concert tour by George Michael and his last tour. The singer performed the songs mainly from Songs from the Last Century and Patience albums as well as some cover versions in new arrangements.