Are You IN? - Incubus Light Grenades Pacific Rim Tour '08 (Manila)

The night of March 9th turned out to be amazing.

Those who were in Araneta Coliseum soaking up the Incubus experience left some in a daze and some still with a grin (especially the ladies).

Though some were disappointed because songs like DIG and LOVE HURTS were not sung, the repertoire of songs and the band's superb performance was enough to enthrall the 22,000 fans rocking to the tunes.



The show was opened by UP DHARMA DOWN, who were also amazing in their own right. Actually, it was a good move for these guys to open the concert as their styles (I just found out) was a little similar (they were also into sound mixing and experimental sounds). I was impressed.

The crowd was screaming for awhile since the in-between was a little too long for all of us to wait (hehehe).

Then, DJ Kilmore starts mixing and we hear Boyd's FANTASTIC voice (excuse me but his voice is *&%@in' good LIVE) droning in QUICKSAND which drove the crowd into frenzy. It was then followed by the rocking KISS TO SEND US OFF ... and from there I forgot the progression of tracks as I was immensely enjoying myself listening to Brandon Boyd's voice, Mike Einziger's killer guitar riffs, and DJ Kilmore's mixes.



Other songs I remembered that were played were: DRIVE, WISH YOU WERE HERE, ANNA MOLLY, OIL AND WATER, MEGALOMANIAC, PISTOLA, NICE TO KNOW YOU, STELLAR, UNDER MY UMBRELLA, CIRCLES, AQUEOUS TRANSMISSION, TALK SHOWS ON MUTE, 11 AM. But the biggest surprise for me, and I guess for the crowd, was they sang "THE WARMTH." I had goosebumps listening to it. I love that song and the funny thing was when I was listening to it I FORGOT the title but I was singing along to it. (Age is getting to me ... huhuhu).

In closing, the concert was GREAT (eventhough it was obvious they were in a hurry - they have a show next day in HK). The boys DELIVERED an amazing performance .... Brandon Boyd, you have a lovely voice (aside from having a very nice body - I think the very very front row peeps got a GREAT view of it, I am so envious!!!!) I hope they come back and I hope they'll stay longer.

Dilemma

Finally I understood the feeling of two-timing.

The dilemma of choosing which one. The comparing. The rationalizing. The computing - yup, even that too.

Last Tuesday, I had to run an errand at the Cubao area. I passed by Araneta Coliseum and saw a poster of Incubus - Live in Manila, March 9. I said to myself "Perfect!" I've always wanted to catch Brandon Boyd on stage and drag two of my audiophile friends along. So I was thinking, okay I'll reserve a tickets when I go online. My two friends I decided to pay for - no matter how much it would cost. Since I owe one a Christmas gift, and the other I will have to give a birthday gift. So this is perfect.

When I got into my car, I received a text message from one of those said audiophile friends informing me that Maroon 5 will be performing in Manila on March 5. And I suddenly remembered that when I passed by Araneta Coliseum, Maroon 5 songs were blaring on the speakers. I suspected that they will be playing on that same stadium.

Great. Now what?! I can't miss out watching Maroon 5.

So I started pitting Adam Levine against Brandon Boyd. And I couldn't choose. So I asked Mr. Birthday Boy which he would like to watch. He says any would do - "But surely Maroon 5 will be fun because their songs are danceable. However, I also like Incubus. So whatever you choose, you're not gonna lose."

WE-hell, that's what you think!

So, I consulted the other friend. She informs me that the patron seats of Maroon 5 costs like 10,000 - ouch! I had to go online and check out Incubus prices. Almost 4,000 for a patron seat - reasonable. And yet .... Adam Levine!!! This LOve! Sunday Morning! Won't Go Home Without You! Makes Me Wonder! She Will Be Looooooved!!!

Aaargh.

What to do, what to do.

I was staring at the online reservations of Ticketnet (two pop-ups on the screen). I closed my eyes and let the mouse show me the way.

Dilemma solved.

Brandon, I'll see you on March 9.