Kris Allen post-concert thoughts

Posted by on February 7, 2010 in American Idol, Music | 7 comments

Kris Allen post-concert thoughts

The Kris Allen/Boyce Avenue/Jabbawockeez concert was OFF THE HOOK. Here are ten post-concert thoughts:

1. It was the first major open-air concert I’d ever attended. Ang daming tao! (There were so many people.) There were naysayers who said Kris wouldn’t be able to attract a crowd, but boy, those naysayers should’ve been there. Praise God it didn’t rain.

2. The crowd seemed strangely subdued. After each number of any of the featured artists, there would be wild applause, but they died down pretty quickly. I’ll bet that won’t happen at Super Junior. Those fans are crazy. (Don’t worry, kasama ako jan.)

3. Alejandro Manzano of Boyce Avenue has a truly terrific voice. It held well, especially during the sing-alongs. My wife crushed on every single member of the band. Except the fourth dude who drummed, because the camera didn’t get him well. I’ll bet if it did, she’d probably crush on him too.

4. Throwing teddy bears into the crowd. Nice touch, Boyce Avenue.

5. Jabbawockeez. HOT HOT HOT. My body was aching just watching them dance. Favorite routine of the night: Masculinity skit and romance segment with lady of the night.

6. Lady of the night = noona. No, wait, ahjumma. Tsk tsk. I guess the Jabbas can’t see very well with those masks on.

7. Channel [V] VJs generally good. Did their best to warm up the crowd. Georgina is so beautiful. I would’ve screamed her name, but my wife was beside me and she knows kung fu (and a lot of other oriental words).

8. “Audience participation” featured professional singer Chris Cayzer. Namangha ang buong audience sa galing ng boses at sa cuteness ng mukha.

9. I love Kris Allen. I really, really do. His audience rapport is terrific, and he just glows with such energy. Terrific job on Red Guitar, Live Like We’re Dying, Before We Come Undone, The truth, Heartless, and, of course, Ain’t No Sunshine. Worth every centavo we didn’t pay for. (Thanks again, Ro!)

10. I was really happy for this girl who flew in from Malaysia. She sang Live Like We’re Dying and won a free signed CD from Kris. She was then selected later on to dance with him onstage, and before she left the stage, she asked for a hug and got it. Some people have all the luck.

Once again, praise God for blessings. I got Silver tickets from a dear friend. Let’s believe for Backstreet Boys tickets next, shall we? :D 

  • http://karinska.blogspot.com karinska

    I’m sorry but i really have to say this… despite my high fever this post made me laugh. I totally laughed at the part when you said that the suju fans are crazy (because they really are.. and that is in a good sense) and that your wife knows kung fu and other oriental words hahaha

    I should have bought the ticket. But i wasn’t feeling well for a week now so i know that no matter how much i love jabba, i can’t bring myself to the concert :(

    thanks for the detailed events, made me feel i was there :) too bad i missed ben chung and phil tayag :(

    Oh, get well soon, karinska! Buti nga siguro na hindi ka bumili ng ticket, kung magkakalagnat ka lang. Pero sayang ang Jabba, di mo napanood. I’m sure there’ll be a next time.

    We are crazy. lol Kitakits sa SuJu, ha? Mukhang Upper Box A kami.

  • http://impulseblogging.blogspot.com anj

    i love how much of a fan boy you are ganns! haha. and how much a fan girl caths is too. kaya naman bagay na bagay kayo. hehe.

    i’ve only seen jabbawockeez once on tv and enjoyed their performance a lot. and hehe. was also rooting for kris allen over adam lambert last season. though admittedly magaling din talaga si adam. lol.

    lol thanks, Anj. You know what kind of fan boy I can be. 20 years later, the Wilson Phillips fire burns as strong as ever. lol

    Adam Lambert does absolutely nothing for me. I’d been rooting for Kris all the way.

  • http://www.berglovespizza.com berg

    weee! sounds like you guys had a great time. i watched the cebu leg of the concert, kris did pretty well for someone who has not headlined a show on his own yet. my favorite part of his set was when he did “Falling Slowly” and added a bit of “With or Without You” at the end… it was magical!. and the Jabbawockeez stole the whole show for me… very impressive. got to meet them backstage haha, i wonder where the pix are though.

    Yes, we liked the “Falling Slowly/With Or Without You” mashup. You’d think Boyce Avenue would know a thing or two about mashups, but their set was generally predictable.

    YOU GOT TO MEET THEM?? Dang!

  • http://karinska.blogspot.com karinska

    oh my gosh… u bought the tickets na? nalilito lang kasi ako sa prizes. san ka bumili?

    oks lang di ko nakita ang jabba this year. nakadalawa naman ako last year hahaha in alabang town center and glorietta. hehehe

    suju!

    Medyo undecided kami sa tix. You can buy sa TicketNet, but better yung sumali ka sa local fan clubs, dahil mas maganda ang allocation nila,

  • http://www.chasingdreams.net Riz

    Arrggh. Now I feel bad I didn’t watch it. :( Was looking forward to it pa naman, but a church-related event was in the way. HAAAAY. :(

    Oh no! You really missed out.

  • http://karixie.wordpress.com Marix

    Oh Ganns, you were there!!! I was there, too (and I’m thanking the friend who insisted me to go and treat me big time so as we not miss Kris Allen) and very much enjoyed the concert!

    Your thoughts are same as mine! Many people do not believe that Kris Allen could draw crowds. When we arrived in the venue, we thought the people are there to support Jabbawockeez but no, as far as my ears are concerned, most are there for Mr. Kick Awesome! :) But, I’d say, the three performers were all marvelous! Boyce Avenue and Jabbawockeez had a new fan here. :D (Like your wife, I’m crushing on EVERY single member of Boyce Avenue, golly! Hahaha! Fan girl, fan girl!)

    It took a long time for me to visit your blog and this morning I suddenly remembered that you might be there, too! And yes, you were. I am hoping for BSB tickets, too!!! Waaaah!

    P.S. I’ll be your fan in Facebook. Haha! Why do I keep on missing that? :P

    Andami natin, ‘no? Kakatuwa.

    Add me up sa Facebook, k?

  • http://malibay.blogspot.com raft3r

    nandon ka you didn’t tell me
    ikaw talaga, oo
    hmp!

    Someone blessed me with free tickets to the Silver section the night before. Sorry, hahaha! After you said the meet-and-greet was a bit of a letdown, I figured I’d just enjoy the concert with my wifey.