Recap: X Factor Philippines Top 6: Live in Rhapsody

Last night was a great night. We went over to Metro Bar after work to watch the gig and see the top 6 finalists of the X Factor Philippines' first season, and of course, the Concert King.

The whole group on stage. I lack a better picture, sorry!

The place was spacious enough, with a dim cozy atmosphere and though we entered at about 7:30, the venue was already quite full. We hadn't had dinner yet, so we were glad to see the food wasn't horribly expensive (the drinks were quite pricey though).

The event started late, but when it started, it kicked things off quite well. The host officially welcomed everyone to the event and after the two opening acts, the Top 6 and Martin Nievera started lighting up the stage and many performances continued on throughout the night. Check below for a list of the songs, and a few will have links to videos. :)

1. Chris Belison - Glad You Came (The Wanted) - video is here, thanks to @ChrisBelison himself!
2. Amplified - Halik (Aegis)
3. Top 6 and Martin Nievera - (I've Had) The Time of My Life (from the film Dirty Dancing, or maybe BEP,  I don't know haha)
4. Allen Sta. Maria - Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys)
5. Allen Sta. Maria - Oath (Cher Lloyd) - video is here, thanks to @ChrisBelison!
6. Kedebon Colim - Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat (Daniel Padilla)
7. Kedebon Colim - Mahal Kita Kasi (from the X Factor Philippines album)
8. Jeric Medina - Sure Thing (Miguel)
9. Jeric Medina - Heartbreak Warfare (John Mayer) - video is here.
10. Daddy's Home - I'll Make Love To You (Boyz II Men) - video is here.
11. Daddy's Home - End of the Road (Boyz II Men)
12. Daddy's Home - Minsan Pa (their latest single)
13. Gabriel Maturan - Everything (Michael Bublé)
14. Gabriel Maturan - After The Love Has Gone (Earth, Wind & Fire)
15. Martin Nievera and Daddy's Home - Say That You Love Me
16. Martin Nievera - Be My Lady - video is here.
17. Martin Nievera - Kahit Isang Saglit - video is here.
18. KZ Tandingan - The One That Got Away (Katy Perry) - video is here, thanks to @ChrisBelison!
19. KZ Tandingan - Di Na Natuto (Noel Cabangon?) - video is here, thanks to @ChrisBelison!
20. Jeric Medina - PDA (John Legend)
21. Jeric Medina - When I Was Your Man (Bruno Mars) - video is here, thanks to @duhYanYan!
22. Kedebon Colim - How Could This Happen To Me (Simple Plan)
23. Kedebon Colim - Oppa Gangnam Style
24. Allen Sta. Maria - Love Me For Me (Cher Lloyd)
25. Allen Sta. Maria - Titanium (David Guetta)
26. Daddy's Home - Tell Me (Joey Albert)
27. Daddy's Home - All at Once (from the X Factor Philippines album)
28. Gabriel Maturan - Ehu Girl (Kolohe Kai) - thanks for the correction, @niLsPangilinan!
29. Gabriel Maturan - Exchange of Hearts (David Slater)
30. KZ Tandingan - Diamonds (Rihanna)
31. KZ Tandingan - Killing Me Softly (Fugees)
32. Top 6 and Martin Nievera - Medley of We Found Love (Rihanna) and Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars)

What a setlist! Let's look forward to another event just like this. :) Congratulations to Vernice Soyangco and the rest of the crew who made this come to be!

A few of the relatives who came over to see Jeric and the gang!

If you have a video you'd like me to link to in the setlist, just let me know!

- Joaquin

The Script Concert: #3 World Tour

Dishing out one of their many break-up anthems.

The Script has released their third album, the aptly named #3. Though the new singles associated with this album have not garnered as much fame as the more classic songs, it did pave the way towards the new #3 World Tour which includes a stop right here at the Araneta Center (I still prefer calling it that).

The monitors offer a much needed closer look at the band.

Alvie, her aunt, and I were able to grab some last minute tickets to the show a few hours before the event. After I took the rare chance to grab some Taco Bell grub, we took our seats. They were at the back of the section, but at a nice enjoyable angle to the event, since we were a bit to the side-rear of the stage with a good view of the band and the monitor. Well, as good as the view gets for Upper A. Check out the videos we took below!

A few seconds before the band came on.

The show started at a semi-reasonable 45 minutes late with no front acts. They actually only played a few songs from the new album. Being more of a fan of the first two, this was good news for me! The set list was:
1.) Good Ol' Days
2.) We Cry
3.) Breakeven (video below)
4.) Science & Faith
5.) The Man Who Can't Be Moved  - Started out with a cool A Capella moment between the band and the audience. (video below)
6.) If You Could See Me Now
7.) Before The Worst
8.) Talk You Down
9.) Nothing (video below)
10.) I'm Yours - It was a nice acoustic performance.
11.) Six Degrees Of Separation
12.) For The First Time
Encore:
13.) You Won't Feel A Thing
14.) Hall Of Fame (video of the end below)
15.) Good Ol' Days - Yes, again. I do not know if this was an artistic decision or they had their playlist on repeat. Haha.

With 14 songs and a repeat, this wasn't one of the longer concerts I've been too. However, their performances were all great to watch and sing along to. It was a very cool experience to hear all the older songs I love being played live for the first time (pun not intended). This was also a very memorable event for Alvie, being the first concert she's been to! :)

- Joaquin