Kris Allen,Jabbawockeez&Boyce Avenue Concert last ep.

Now that it's all said and done T_T it's time to wrap things up. After the concert a lot of my friends and some curios lot asked if I got to get my money's worth and of course the obvious answer to that is YES.

Seeing Kris in person is enough reason for me. Seeing him perform live and sing songs that I only got to see him perform before on TV is more than enough reason as well. Not to mention he got to sing my favorite tracks from his album.

Well if there are some things I can complain or left me disappointed, that would be: 1) I was unable to have a photo-op with him. 2) I was unable to have him sign my copy of his record. and 3) he did not sing some songs I was hoping he would like To Make You Feel my Love, Bright Lights, Baby One more Time, and Send me all Your Angels. But I guess those are too much to ask for as of the moment.

I have to go back and borrow Sir Jimm's words that this is something I'd always remember. True. I will always do. That in the night of February 05, 2010, one of my dreams became a reality.

he pronounces Cebu as "Say-boo". lol.

How can you be so buttonless?=p

YEAH!!!

Ain't No Sunshine now that you are gone. T_T

The concert-goers. We definitely enjoyed the night.^_^

Kris Allen, Jabbawockeez & Boyce Avenue Concert ep.4

So here it is, if this is boxing, we had finally reached the Main Event: It's Kris Allen's time.^_^

I don't know how to describe it but as a fan the anticipation just seemed too much that it tends to get scary at times thinking that what if things will turn out as a major disappointment? After Jabbawockeez was finished with their part of the concert, the stage have to be set up for Kris' turn and the hosts tried to entertain the crowd. But maybe the night had been too long already and the crowd had waited too long as well that the hosts are starting to get in our nerves and so the crowd just started chanting his name: KRIS!

And he finally step in to the stage.

Here's the setlist of his performance:

1. Heartless/Gangsta's Paradise Medley - What a great way to start! I've always considered Heartless as his winning piece when he was still in AI. This song sealed his title. And hearing him sing this song live is such a dream come true. The intro was so soulful and he sang it with angst as usual and he even mixed Gangsta's Paradise in between. Perfect!

2. Can’t Stay Away - When Kris started singing this I was on my feet! He is definitely singing songs from his album! And yah, I know his album by heart. =p I think I was the only one singing along when he sang this. lol. kidding. I was unable to get a video of this song though. This was written by Kris himself and he definitely exhibits much swagger in this song.

3. Before We Come Undone - This is one of my most favorite songs from his album and I guess this is going to be his next single and of course still written by Kris. It's starting to pick up air time here in some of the radio stations in the city. Everytime I hear this song I'm thinking of a SWAT team entering a building. Might be because of the line "Can we put our weapons down". lol. But no, this has nothing to do with war or police raids. It's about a guy asking whether he'll get answers to his questions about whether he and his lover will survive their ailing relationship.

4. The Truth - Another one of my favorite (yah you can roll your eyeballs thinking that all are my favorites but that's just the truth =p ). But this is one of the saddest song from the album. Favorite Part: Trying to be perfect trying not to let you down. Honesty is honestly the hardest thing for me right now. He put down his guitar while singing this. Very heartfelt.

5. Man in the Mirror - from Boyce Avenue to Jabbawockeez they all did a certain song for MJ and Kris had Man in the Mirror. FYI: this is the song that he sang before he was included for AI Top 13. The crowd was really crazy and we were singing along especially the "Change"-part. lol. And it's also great that he had it in acoustic. LSS.

6. Written All Over My Face - this was written by Danny O’Donoghue and Mark Sheehan. If you don't know them they are members of The Script. And knowing the Script that will involve a little er---tounge twister. I mean it's a little "wordy". But just ask me to sing it, I can!=p

7. Red Guitar - This is a song he had written for his wife even before he entered Idol. Such a sweet thing! I mean for someone to compose a song just for you? I love the intensity of the drums and guitar especially the last part of the song. Kris definitely knows how to play that thing.

8. Is It Over - Knowing Kris' album by heart =p I definitely know if he would alter a tune or re-arrange a certain part of the song and I love what he did to this song. This is one of the ballads from the album and definitely heart-breaking. A definitely much vocally confident Kris especially that "Taaaaaake your time!"-part. Didn't expect that. And he even added some lines: "that you don’t love me any more". Whew. That makes it extra special.

9. Falling Slowly/With or Without you Medley - Falling Slowly is another song he rendered during his idol days and Simon even said that he was brilliant that night! I've always love this song especially its intro: "I don't know you but I want you all the more for that". So-oh-relateable. And was surprise when all of the sudden I was hearing different lyrics then I realized that's a line from the song With or Without you from U2! great medley as usual!

10. Alright With Me - This part is crazy. This song is very catchy. The "YEAH"-part. And Kris went down to have the crowd participate! And I went nuts over this when he went down from the stage. I mean he was there like a feet from where I was standing! Surrounded by security of course. -_- He's sweat all over. lol. And how can you be so buttonless?=p

11. Live Like We’re Dying - My camera died as well in this part. Was only able to video half of this song and then my cam ran out of memory. Anyway, I'm pretty sure we are very much familiar with this song after all this had gained a lot of air-time here in the country and been in the Billboard for months now and it was #1 in digital downloads for weeks.

12. Ain’t No Sunshine - ENCORE. lol. I am spelling it right now. haha. The crowd thought the LLWD was the last song for the night but when Kris went backstage and somebody put up a piano in the stage I knew he's going to sing this song! This is one of the best song he sang back then and I am surprise again that he re-arranged the song. And by the way I wrote encore cause the first time he sang the song the microphone was failing that he sounds like he is having hiccups due to the microphone turning off and on. lol. But he was such a professional he knows what to do to remedy it.

13. Come Together - Beatles! Anyone? I was hoping he would sang Hey Jude since I know he is Beatles fan and he usually sings a song from them for his every performance. But Come Together is good. Reminds me of Danny Gokey.=p OK. I'll behave. Kris definitely Rocks!

Anyway here's a clip when he sang Red Guitar. The last part is crazy.

Kris Allen, Jabbawockeez & Boyce Avenue Concert ep.3

Up until now I am still having a hard time memorizing what's the right spelling of "Jabbawockeez". lol. Did you know that I have to keep on checking my previous posts just to be sure I am spelling it correctly? haha. So starting now let's use JBWKZ for the blogger's convenience =p. Kidding. They definitely deserved to be called by their real name. And beside what's the use of the "copy and paste" option? XD

But yeah the Jabbawockeez! I've seen a lot of good dancers but these guys are great! I mean one thing noticeable about this group is that they dance as a group. Yeah maybe their masks definitely plays a vital role cause it's really hard to compare one dancer from the other but they move such in unison that you'd watch them as a group rather than individually. All are great dancers and they will not be hailed as America's best dance crew for no reason at all. And what's even amazing is that most of them are Filipinos. COOL!!!

Last press conference one journalist said that it's a shame that they have to wear those masks cause they are all good-looking! And I have to agree with that too!^_^ And we'll get to watch them in ASAP for the next 2 months regularly. COOL! But watching them live was definitely a killer.

You got to see it to believe.

hehe. nag-ocho-ocho rin ang Jabbawockeez. =p

Best Robotic Dance I've ever seen

This guy is wicked! Still doing some head spin even though the music is already over!!!

Jabbawockeez unmasked.

Anyway, here's the video of their opening act. Manong Security was KJ. No videos raw, just pictures. -_-

Kris Allen, Jabbawockeez & Boyce Avenue Concert ep.2

Geez. I'm pretty tired. I was in the middle of uploading some videos on youtube when all of the sudden the power went out and yah the computer I was using was not hooked up to any UPS at all so there go my 1 hour upload time. sheesh. Had to start all over again when the lights finally came up.

Sorry about the ranting. Suppose to start with this part 2 of my after-concert-report but was a little pissed off. What's even more annoying is that there's really no one I can blame. Oh cut it out. Let's get this started.

So finally we got our first performer: Boyce Avenue or the Manzano brothers namely:

Alejandro

Fabian

and Daniel

Ever since I heard their medley of the song No One/Tattoo, I immediately liked this band. And it was also nice to hear them performing their original compositions. I'm glad they get to perform 2 of my favorite songs: Wonder Wall and their very own Find Me. And not to mention that all of them are good looking as well most especially Fabian. His smile can melt your heart. lol.

FABIANO!!!♥♥♥

Anyway, here's their performance of the song Wonder Wall.

Kris Allen, Jabbawockeez & Boyce Avenue Concert ep.1

Wow as in wow. Still can't believe that Kris Allen's concert is finally over. T_T Encore please! ENCORE! But wait, I must not forget about Boyce Avenue and Jabbawockeez as well. They are all great performers/entertainers. More than 3 hours of jam-pack concert. And I'm happy I get to have a closer look of the concert. One word: Sulit.

OK. So I'm going to break this out in to 5 parts (as usual my favorite number). So here's the first part: Introduction

Haha. Yah, this is like a home-reading report or let's say an after-concert-report then. One blog entry for introduction? Crazy. lol.

But anyway, finally the wait was over last night. The Musicfest brought by V-channel and Fearless Productions was a blast! It's really wicked! And I am not saying this cause I am a super-fan of Kris. I have to give credit to Boyce Avenue and Jabbawockeez as well. Wait, isn't this suppose to be an intro? Seems like I am wrapping things up. haha.

But yeah, I came on time. Waited for like 20 minutes before the concert proper started. I was sitting in the VIP section, 11th row, seat#1. I was alone although I do have officemates who went to the concert too. My officemates were not as crazy as I am to spend 5 grand for a concert ticket.=p I was surrounded by english-speaking-teenagers who totally sabotaged my videos. I mean after the concert when I replayed the videos I took from the musicfest I could hear them singing along off-key which is pretty annoying but pretty hilarious in a way as well. haha. Can't blame them though. They are just there to enjoy, just like me.

So the stage was set.

the hosts got ready.

And I was very much ready as well.

to be continued...

I am a V.I.P.

No books. No movies. No Starbucks coffee for the next 2 months.

I wish I can do that.

That's just my futile promise to myself after I've recently took my fanaticism to the next level. I now have a VIP ticket for Kris Allen's upcoming concert here in Cebu and a VIP ticket of course comes with a price. Well, thank God for leave credits, purchasing one was a piece of cake. =p

Back in the office, some of my office mates find it too extravagant, to the point of them possibly thinking that I am crazy for shelling such amount just to see Kris live. Well, when I went to buy the ticket, the bronze and silver tickets were already sold out so that pretty much had given me two choices left and that was a sign in itself right?XD

Thanks to Sir Jimm for taking my side. As per Sir Jimm, I'd get to remember this experience for the rest of my life and if I like Kris that much, it'll be worth it.^_^

True. So true. Very true

I like Kris a lot.

The first logical thing to say as to why I am a fan of Kris Allen would be because of his pretty face. But that would sound soooooo superficial. Although yeah, that's part of the package deal. And yes, that's also a fact. But then again, another fact is, he is married and that truth alone would make any single ladies like me get turned off or better yet find another idol who let's just say, still single. At least fantasizing that person just seems right. And Kris' hmmmm....his inability to have romantic-relationships (aside from Katy of course) is such a let down for any girl fans.

But then Kris' musicianship, his passion for music and his own style coupled with his humble and good personality is just something one can not let go and something to really idolized. And not even his status can change that admiration. And I guess that makes him a great artist. That he opted to take the risk of not getting more lady fans. He knows that his talent is good enough, more than enough actually for people to know him, idolize him as a great artist.

Kris Allen is more than just a pretty face. His first album and his first single are enough proofs that he deserves that American Idol title. And yes though I am not an American, he too is my idol.

He is just kick-awesome.^_^

So whenever some of my friends in the office would go bantering over me that I could have bought a new cellphone unit or 20 pairs of shoes, or fed a whole group of street children (alright this had really made me guilty) or I already have a round trip ticket to Manila, I'd just simply laugh it off for I know come this February 5th, I'll get my money's worth.

And knowing Kris, he'll never let me down. =)

So if I were you, buy your tickets now before they run out. And yah, maybe get a VIP pass like mine. Who knows, you'll get to sit beside me and that's another plus.=p

Kris Allen Live in Cebu!

To all my fellow Kris Allen fans, time to celebrate!!! Kris will be visiting us here in Cebu! Concert will be held @ SM City Cebu North Annex Parking Lot on February 5, 2010(7:30pm).

This is so kick-awesome!!!

Watch Kris Allen + Jabbawockeez + Boyce Avenue for the very first time here in Cebu!

Ticket Prices:

P5268 -> VIP

P3160.80 -> Gold

P1053.60 -> Silver

P526.80 -> Bronze

Tickets are available in all Ticketworld outlets. Call 891-9999 for more details about the show.


can't wait. can't wait. can't hardly wait. =p

aw. so cute.^_^ See yah on the 5th!

official event poster

The Next One: The Concert Experience

I've been busy these past few days so I was unable to post the concert story right away. But don't worry, I could still vividly remember what happened that night. The whole experience still feels surreal for me. Still can't believe that I get to see Sarah face to face, got an autographed album and get to have a VIP seat for the first time.

The night started with the crowd calling in Sarah's name. It's past 8 already and concert is set to start by that time. People are howling, all are too excited, all feels like we can no longer wait for Sarah to step in to the stage. The excitement even grew stronger when Mr. Louie Ocampo take his post in the stage. Wow. Personally, I never thought he'd be the maestro for the night. His presence was enough to make us all expect that we will definitely have the time of our lives.

Sarah started her concert by showcasing her piano-playing skill. She accompanied herself with piano while singing Forever's Not Enough. What a way to start a concert with those high notes! She followed it by her original song How Could You Say You Love Me.

Sarah playing piano while singing Forever's Not Enough

Sarah Singing How Could You Say You Love Me.

She had a lot of guests that night. First guest, Simon Wood. Now I know the name sounds American and in a way he looks American, but his choice of songs? Er---- just forget about it. He is the son of Victor Wood and he sang his father songs. I think he is still confuse whether he'd want to be a rocker or a juke box king. lol. Good thing this is Sarah's concert. Out with it, let us not spoil the fun.XD

Sarah and Simon Wood Duet

Good thing, the next guest is a lot better, Mark Bautista. Sarah sang Kailan with him. Then he sang his latest single and a medley of some Matt Monroe-kind of songs. Mark is really great! I actually find him the most appealing (physically and vocally) among all the male guests. XD

Mark Bautista singing a ballad medley

Then we got Robi Domingo. He reminded me of my high school friend. Joji the white version. lol. But of course he did not sing. He danced with Sarah and all the teenagers went crazy over him. Of course I was not included. haha. He is just a-ok. An OK dancer and an OK cutie.

Robi Domingo

Then we got the funniest moment of the night courtesy by the next guest, Jimmy Marquez. He immediately established a rapport when he sang Closer by Neyo. Then turned the concert in to a stand-up comedy show. In all fairness to him, he is really funny and him knowing the cebuano dialect is a plus. I also like his rendition of Gulong ng Palad. Very soulful.

And of course, they made sure the best guest will be the last guest for the night, Mr. Billy Crawford. He is the cheerful, charming, cute, chubby Crawford.XD He and Sarah danced and sang Please Don't Stop the Music and he had solo performances for his original song Brightlights and he did a medley of Neyo songs. He is really a great dancer. And a funny guy too!^_^

Billy Crawford and Sarah after the Please don't stop the music number.

And of course we should not forget our star for the night, Sarah Geronimo. I can't seem to decide what is her best performance for the night. I love her medley of Mr. Ocampo's compositions (Tell me, Ikaw lang ang mamahalin, Kahit isang saglit, Ikaw). I feel like crying while listening to her. I also love her rendition of Ikaw ang aking Pangarap. So heart-felt as well.T_T Also love her I Believe I can Fly version. The high notes are really flying! And of course her winning piece, I'll be waiting for you is so Celine Dion-like. So so so two-thumbs up for that! And the dress changes was a must see as well.XD

sexy back wardrobe!

all set for a melodramatic number

very very heartfelt.T_T

dancing and singing after the tune of "Played"

Dahil Minahal mo ako? hmmm..not sure about this^_^

favorite dress! very very pretty! Ikaw ang aking Pangarap

And another of course, what better way to end the night but with an autograph session?^_^

Sarah capture that smile ^_^

no wonder she already has a Sony Ericson phone named after her: The Sarah phone^_^

So all in all what can I say about this concert experience? The VIP seat was all worth it.^_^

Sarah Geronimo: The Only One

I would rather call Sarah's concert that way and not The Next One the way the organizers of this concert entitled it. Sarah is not the next generation's next big star. She is now the biggest star of this generation. She had proven it time and time again why she deserved to be called that way.

Last night, I get to watch her concert here in Cebu. It was held in Waterfront Hotel and Casino and it was actually my first ever concert that I get to have a VIP seat. And until now, I am still in a daze, still trying to fight reality that it's finally over and still wanting to replay what happened last night. If there's anything, any other feeling higher than being starstruck, then I had and still having that kind of feeling. I am a woman, but Sarah just took my breath away. ^_^

As I was thinking about it, I wonder how a lot of people could still manage to scream in the middle of Sarah's rendition of a certain song especially if the song is heartfelt, sad, melodramatic when all I could do is stare, listen and feel awe-struck. The line "she's just too good be true" comes to mind. Maybe my voice is just there somewhere but I wouldn't mind listening to Sarah's voice all night or even all day long if that's possible.

I won't claim that I am the biggest fan of Sarah. After all, I've never signed up for any online forums and the only album that I got so far was the one that I've asked her to sign last night. But Sarah, she's just the right epitome of what a celebrity, a singer, a total performer, a star should be. She really is the only one. I hope she'd have another set of concert in the near future again.

Waaaaahhhhhh!!!!!! I want to watch it again!^_^



P.S. concert story to follow.