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Home: Piano Vocal

As performed by Michael Buble

Item: 35-DS00020129
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 6
SKU: 35-DS00020129

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About the Artist: Michael Buble

Michael Bublé is a Canadian crooner who revitalized the jazz and swing standard tradition for contemporary audiences. His warm baritone and sophisticated phrasing have made him one of the best-selling artists of the 21st century, with particular success interpreting classic American songbook material alongside original compositions.

For music educators, Bublé's work offers valuable study in legit vocal technique, phrase shape, and the art of accompanying singers. His arrangements balance accessibility with musical substance, making them useful both for vocal training and for exposing students to quality popular music.

Why we love this

Home lands somewhere between a tender torch song and a genuine moment of vulnerability. This piece works beautifully in weddings and formal events, but it also teaches singers how to sustain emotional truth through simplicity without leaning on vocal gymnastics. The piano writing supports rather than overshadows the lyric, which is exactly what young singers need to practice.

What to expect

Intimate and grounded, with the sense of someone reflecting on what truly matters. The harmonic language is warm without being saccharine, and the overall atmosphere invites the listener into a private moment rather than a showy performance.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves vocalists working on song interpretation and sensitive musical accompaniment, from high school soloists to adult community choirs preparing wedding repertoire. Pianists benefit from the supportive but musically interesting accompaniment that requires attention to tempo control and emotional pacing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody in long, connected phrases rather than emphasizing individual notes; treat each verse as a complete thought.
  • Let the piano establish the emotional landscape early on; resist rushing the tempo in the opening measures.
  • Balance vocal vulnerability with clear diction so the lyric lands even in intimate moments.
  • Consider the key of your singer carefully; transposing up or down by a step can open the voice without losing the song's introspective quality.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a closing number for a wedding ceremony or cocktail hour, where its sincerity cuts through the formality of the occasion. It also serves as an excellent teaching piece for any vocal ensemble or lesson studio focusing on contemporary popular standards and emotional authenticity.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining lyrical phrases across longer melodic lines
  • Balancing vocal restraint with emotional expression
  • Navigating harmonic progressions typical of contemporary popular music
  • Coordinating vocal phrasing with piano accompaniment
  • Interpreting a song written in contemporary context rather than traditional classical style

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