jason mraz in manila

earlier this year i had a blast watching maroon 5 concert at moa, but nothing compares to the jason mraz concert at araneta coliseum last oct 30.

first we got silver seats so we had a good view (not too far but not too expensive too) of the stage.
second, these were reserved seats so we didn't have to stand up for 2 hours or jostle with the crowd. N and i were happily sitting down listening to great acoustic music.
the entire coliseum was jam packed with people.. it was so amazing!

earlier, when we were waiting for the show to start, i was excitedly chatting about all the songs i wish he would sing tonight and N was smiling at me telling me, i like jason but you're a bigger fan than i am.. when jason finally came out N and i just started screaming our hearts out. N turned to me and said, "who am i kidding? i love jason" and just continued to scream. HAHAHA.

i wasn't able to watch his concert years ago due to my busy schedule and lack of funds but when i first found out he was coming, i just bought tickets asap. i didn't want to miss the show. it was also a good thing that i moved my beijing trip a few days earlier so i was able to watch the concert.

and it was such a fantastic show! so much energy from the crowd. jason was wonderful. just goes to show you dont need a lot of flash, bright lights, sexy backup dancers or too much autotune to make a great concert. you just need a guy with a beautiful soul and singing incredible music. just pure talent!

i tried to record some of the songs that i like, unfortunately, i forgot to charge my camera's battery when i arrived from beijing, so i was only able to record 1 song using my camera. the rest of the videos below i recorded using my HTC desire HD phone. oh and sorry in case you hear the loud screams... those were coming from me and my friend. hehe.

here's the setlist for the manila show:
1. she's the bomb
2. dynamo of volition
3. live high
4. if it kills me
5. across the universe (snippet beatles cover)
6. lucky - love how he sang both parts

7. fly me to the moon (had to change to my htc phone so i missed the first few lines)

8. the world as i see it
9. the woman i love - looove the song
10. a beautiful mess
11. please dont tell her
12. i wont give up
13. 93 million miles
14. you and i both - one of my fave

15. the remedy / wonderwall (oasis cover)

16. details in the fabric
17. life is wonderful

encore:
18. rescue
19. butterfly - i was hoping that jason would sing this song tonight so really happy that he did!

20. the freedom song - love how he ended the song with "Real men dont buy girls" HOT!!
21. i'm yours - of course, this song is on my repeat itunes playlist

there were some songs i hoped he sang like Make it mine, Sleep all day, I'll do anything but since the last 2 were quite old it was understandable. make it mine is also another one of my faves but i dont mind since he sang Live high.

overall, it's a concert i will always fondly remember. the next morning, my head was still buzzing with his songs that i couldnt help but play his songs on my ipod the rest of the day. im also ecstatic to hear he is releasing a new album next year. jason said he will be back in manila in 2012.. really hope so.. i would still go and watch his concert again!!

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