Saturday, May 28, 2011

I'm no longer in "Misery"

MAROON 5

“I am in misery there ain’t nobody who can comfort me except Adam Levine,” was continuously playing in my thoughts. Back in June, I fell in love with Maroon 5’s newest single “Misery”. From then on their album “Hands All Over” rocked my speakers every night. The album was full of not too slow yet not too fast beats that makes my head bop and my body to sway. Every time I play it; cool and soulful vibe fills the room. Also hearing Adam Levine’s sexy falsetto voice singing the lyrics could instantly gives me a lighter mood. Thus when I found out they were coming here, I tried my best to ready my wallet.

Months have passed by and I still found myself empty handed. It was only three days before the concert that my friends and I decided to go ahead and purchase one. Sadly, we found out about the 50% off ticket sale when it was all over. Our ticket’s worth could have afforded a gold b ticket alongside with Anne Curtis whom we spotted during the concert. So for a last minute preparation I struggled in learning the right lyrics and not just mumble them. I charged my cell phone and camera to make sure I’m fully equipped to document the memorable night.

The night before, I couldn’t believe I’m finally going to my first major concert ever! At last I’m not missing out since I’ve already lost the chances of catching the previous musical acts. Moreover I couldn’t remember why I missed them the first time they came. But what I was sure of is that I’m not going to miss this one because this might be their last. Same as how I missed two Fall Out Boy pit stops here where a year later they disbanded. The only chance I will get to see them is if they will re-group and comeback here when I’m already in my 40s. Also according to Maroon 5‘s front man, they are almost at the peak of their success and they do have plans of disbanding sometime in the near future.

YOU WILL BE LOVED!

Consequently there I was, seeing their remarkable performance last May 23, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center. They took us by surprise by having no front act. The band seized the stage immediately and played “Misery”. The audience responded with ear ringing screams especially when Adam Levine’s pretty face flashed on the screens. Later on everybody caught up and sang along to the ironically upbeat song. The next crowd favorite was their cover of Alicia Key’s “If I Ain’t Got You”. Maroon 5 did a splendid version of this heart clenching soul song that melted the listeners’ hearts. It was followed by “She Will Be Loved” that was dedicated to all the ladies that night. Once again it caused non-stop shrieking from among the girls in the house. While their very first single remains a hit as everyone sang with “This Love”.

For the encore, steamy song called “Hands All Over” soothed the people’s ears which was followed by “Makes Me Wonder”. They saved “Sunday Morning” as their last song. Until the end, the throng of Maroon 5 fans chanted along with their favorite band rocking Manila for the second time around. Adam made sure he put a good performance by showing his signature sensual dance moves that the female crowd couldn’t resist. He was definitely singing from the heart which made some wish they were the mic and the stand. It was also a special night for the band’s drummer Matt Flynn as it was his birthday. I was actually surprised with the number of songs they sang. Even the day after, I couldn’t get enough of them. I kept on listening to the recordings and videos I captured. I hope they do comeback soon with another album in hand because Manila surely loves them. “Coz’ everything means nothing if I ain’t go you Adam”.

By: Marianne Cruz

P.S. "I wrote this and if ever this gets published in the Inquirer which I'm kinda doubting because next week is already a delay for that. Basta I wrote this."

I'm not taking credits for the photos. It's from defineadamlevine.tumblr.com

posted by: mars @ 7:13 AM

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