Quick history: "Again" was my first fave Janet song. That was year 1993, 9 years old, 3rd grade. Yeah, too young for a heartbreak song but the lyrics didn't matter much at that time. Then came "Runaway", but I really fell in love with her music and dance moves when "The Velvet Rope" album was released. "Together Again" was the first Janet dance piece I performed in school and since then I've always considered her as my forever idol.
So you can probably imagine how excited I was when I found out about her concert here in Manila. Ay, ibang level! It's been my longtime dream to see her perform live and I never thought that it'll happen this year! Seryoso, akala ko hanggang sa DVD nalang ako til the day I die (grab a copy of her concert in Hawaii, it's PHENOMENAL)! I even said that if ever I'll have a second life, I want to be Janet's back-up dancer. Yes, I'm such a fangirl.
And then came February 4th, 2011. The BIG day.
Sinong kinikilig? HAHAHA
The Janet Crew A.K.A. My Forever Girls / BMG (Barkadahang Magastos)
(L-R) Chippie, Jego, Me, Binder, Tin, Deb, Ligster
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Got the best Php 5K seats in the house! PICC is the place to be!
Thanks for buying our tickets, Binder! :)
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After an hour of waiting, the lights finally went off and we were welcomed with this:
A video message from Janet.
I didn't understand a word she said because we were all screaming our hearts out!
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Then they played the "Go Deep" music video, the song dedicated to Manila.
And this happened next:
(Disclaimer: Wiggly video. I'm very magulo, can't keep the arms steady coz I just HAD to dance and scream and raise my hands in between! LOL)
Your hotness. Sexy, sexy, sexy!
Janet busting a move with her awesome dancers
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Oh I'd love to be in their shoes!
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The 2nd set.
She sang "Nothing", "Come Back To Me", "Let's Wait A While" and "Again".
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The 3rd set--MY FAVORITE!
She opened it with "Doesn't Really Matter"
Watch the dance break here:
(Again, wiggly video. Sorry! Can't help it!)
Then she sang "Escapade", "All for You" and I can't seem to remember the rest. Hahaha
4th set: Started with "Black Cat", and ended with "Rhythm Nation".
The great finale: "Together Again"
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As soon as photos of Janet with MJ flashed the screen, tears just started rolling down my face.
She kept looking up, singing every word to her brother.
"Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there, smiling back at me
Dancing in moonlight, I know you are free
'Coz I can see your star, shining down on me."
Oh man it was such an emotional number! I was crying, jumping, dancing, and singing all at the same time!
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The final bow.
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What an amazing show! Thank you sooo much, Ms. J! You are a dream come true.
BEST. DAY. EVERRRR!!!!
Tissue, please! HAHAHA
You got lovely seats!
ReplyDeleteAgain is my ultimate Janet Jackson song, too. I used to think it was about this guy I used to like --- but I was much too young for the lyrics of the song (especially with the hold me, hold me part)pero I was convinced na it was the perfect song! Hahaha!
Hahaha! Hold me, hold me for the win! You're so cute, Crix!
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