*free writing*
The first real concert I've been to was two years
ago. I always wanted to feel the concert-vibe every concertgoers feel. I love
many artists but I haven't been to their concerts because I was just a student
that time. My entire budget is dedicated for school works, project, school
paper, and many more things related to being a college student.
I was very sad when Katy Perry went in the country
again. I logged out my twitter so I can’t see happy tweets because I was very
bitter at that time. I remember I have a conversation with some of my close
friends and promised that next time we should save up for the future concerts
of our favourite artists.
Of course, it does not happen in a snap.
Until, I was hired in a publishing company focusing
on everything events.
I had my first concert experience and it was with
one of my childhood best friends. Secondhand Serenade live in Manila. The
concert actually brought back many memories. John Vesely’s (Secondhand
Serenade) music was a big part of my high school and pre-college life. My
friends and I sing along to his songs until we’re out of breath. We sang all
our frustrations through his songs. At that time, people tell that most of his
songs are bittersweet and mostly “emo.” But, we don’t care all his lyrics are
heartfelt and heart wrenching. Seconhand’s concert brought goose bumps to us because
it was so nice to hear the songs live and actually sing along with him. I even
screamed my heart out when he finally sang his fan-favourite “Fall for you.”
But, he had me with vulnerable because that was my favourite. That night, I was
so glad I turned down other concert invites in the past months because I made
sure that the first concert I will be in to should be a memorable one and
something that I really like.
So maybe here’s a list of some of the concerts I’ve
attended that are the closest to my heart.
Dia Frampton Live in Manila – This concert almost
didn’t happen but thanks to Dia Frampton’s fans *ehem*, it was made possible. I’ve
been dying to meet Dia eversince she auditioned for The Voice US. She was really familiar to me until I realized
that I have listened to some of her songs back in college. My dear friend, Rei
recommended their band Meg and Dia to me before. So when she said that she’ll
have a concert in Hard Rock Café, I was really looking forward to it. It was
really the best. Dia is known to be a shy girl in The Voice but when she sings
she turns into a confident and awesome musician. I’m so glad I experienced it
live. She was so bubbly and funny. Added points, she was with her boyfriend
Danny Bemrose (who plays the guitar for her. Aaaww) and their little banters make
the audience more “kilig.” She is more awesome live, gosh! In the meet and
greet and cd signing, Dia made me love her more when she was supposed to sit
behind a table but she decided to stand up so her fans won’t have a hard time
to hug her and made a chitchat. I even had to get my friend’s peace sign
bracelets to give to Dia because I forgot to bring something for her. She is so
wonderful. Looking forward for her next concert.
This 2014, she’ll have another concert in Hard Rock
and she is bringing her sister Meg Frampton *tears*. The Meg and Dia band
separated ways last years for some reasons but Dia kept her promise to the
fans. She’ll be back with Meg. Oh dear Dia, God bless your heart. J
To
be continued…
