Sorry it took so long for this to be posted. It's been a long time coming but here it is, a simple concert review by yours truly, that means me ;-P For those who perseveringly watched it, reminisce on this. For those who didn't or wanted to but couldn't, here it is. Enjoy!
MAGIC BIEBER FEVER
MADE MANILA QUIVER!
By: Lorelie Dino
WHEN: 2011 May 10, Tuesday
WHERE: MOA open grounds E-Comm center side
WHY: Sizzle up Philippines’ summer!
HOW: Landing on our country’s shores
WHO: Who else?
No other than JB himself, Bieber Fever!
My World Tour!
Canadian native, Justin Bieber, finally landed at the Philippines’ shores for the first time on a once-in-a-lifetime one and a half hour performance. It was a screeching halt for the traffic. Poreotics hit the dance floor as his opening act by 8:10 in the evening. DJ Tay James spinned the beats. Legaci, acapella Filipino talents, discovered by fellow youtuber himself, Justin, did a medley intermission of megahits that included current chart toppers from Usher, Katy Perry, and Bruno Mars.
When Justin sauntered his way through the stage, gearing it up first with “Love Me,” he said: “Whassup Philippines? Welcome to My World!” This kid is multi-talented. He can dance and sing. He plays the guitar and drums. He has the charm. He has the moves and grooved the crowd. From rainy, he was able to warm up the city. In spite being sick that night, Justin was able to deliver his show in his own slick way. At such a young age, he was born to perform.
Everybody was up on their seats. As in literally up, because Justin had the audience standing up on their seats, not losing balance! How crazy was that! All the teeny boppers were present. Yes, that included this writer and concert goer. Throat became sore from all the screaming. Somebody should remind me to bring along earplugs on shows like this. But then again, it is no use to put on earplugs because I end up screaming myself.
It was such a wonderful night. Skies cleared up and by six in the evening, the sun setting was a breath taker view. Thus, Justin asked: “Are you hot?!” He was referring to the weather, naturally. The sun was smiling. It was half moon shining. There were some stars twinkling. That night was not much of a sing along, but more on squealing with delight and dancing. The crowd was swaying their bodies to the music, Justin’s playlist from “U Smile” to “Somebody To Love” and “Never Say Never.” The luckiest girl was picked out from the audience to being “One Less Lonely Girl.” Justin serenaded her onstage with flowers. A very kilig unforgettable moment!
He sang his sweet songs of love from one super hit to another. By his 5th number, he did a loving rendition of Edwin McCain’s “I’ll Be” strumming his guitar that had everybody in awe. It was a 15-song repertoire for Justin Bieber plus mix of Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Starting Something” with Run DMC and Aerosmith’s collaboration of “Walk This Way.” Beliebers wore t-shirts imprinted as declaration of love for him. Violet was the color motif for the night. His three last songs were: “Eenie Meenie,” “Pray,” and for encore, “Baby” a sure fire favourite! Unexpectedly, he even cracked a joke with it, by doing “Rock a bye baby” to “Hit me baby one more time” and his mentor, Usher’s “There Goes My Baby” song. That was a good punchline! “Baby” was the song that kept everyone waiting for. To end the night with it, made every bit of the concert worth it. Biebs bid the audience good night with “Jesus loves you!”
P.S. “Since my ballpen was confiscated, by the way I am still kinda iffed about that since I newly bought it, citing Manila Concert Scene as a reference for full listing of JB’s My World tour repertoire.”
