Mikel Izal Embarks on a Journey to Paradise at the Roig Arena
The artist performed tracks from his new album “El miedo y el paraíso” in a concert where the most prominent compositions from the band Izal also took center stage.
“Copacabana,” “La mujer de verde,” and “El miedo” were among the songs featured in the recital.
Mikel Izal’s first solo tour stopped tonight at the Roig Arena, where more than 10,000 people gathered to see off the artist from Pamplona before he takes a break from the stage. Mikel delivered a solid and emotionally charged recital, blending tracks from his solo debut, “El miedo y el paraíso,” with some of the most representative songs from his era as the frontman of Izal.
The evening began with the band Éxtasis, whose indie and pop-rock sound energized the crowd with a vibrant performance that served as the perfect prelude to the night's main event. Shortly after 9:00 PM, Mikel took to the stage to begin a show structured into four major chapters: “El Miedo” (Fear), “El Grito” (The Scream), “La Fe” (Faith), and “El Paraíso” (Paradise). Through this narrative, the artist guided the audience on a journey that started in darkness and moved, step by step, toward the light.
The first chapter, dedicated to “El Miedo,” opened with the eponymous song, followed by “La Gula.” Mikel Izal then revisited three beloved tracks from his time with the band: “Magia y efectos especiales,” “Pánico,” and “Despedida.” In the second block, “El Grito,” the concert entered a more visceral phase, marked by a quest for personal liberation and emotional transformation through pieces like “La huida,” “Inercia,” “Pausa,” and “El Pozo.”
The third chapter, “La Fe,” provided some of the most moving moments of the night. Mikel performed part of this segment seated, closer to the audience, in a gesture reminiscent of the early concerts that marked the beginning of his career. This section featured “Meiuquer,” “El presente,” and “Eco,” as well as three of Izal’s most standout compositions: “Pequeña Gran Revolución,” “La increíble historia del hombre que podía volar pero no sabía cómo,” and “El Baile.”
The concert’s finale, associated with “El Paraíso,” represented the artist's reconciliation with calmness. For the closing, Mikel saved two of Izal’s greatest anthems: “Copacabana” and “La mujer de verde,” which were sung at the top of their lungs by a highly devoted audience. Following this final burst of collective energy, the Pamplona native brought down the curtain on his first and thrilling concert at the Roig Arena.