We were just kids... with nothing to lose and nowhere to call home. But we had these songs. And we have these dreams..

Those were the first few lines from Sound City and I know right then that I will be hooked. 

Ate Pet suggested that I should see this documentary film about music & recording and the fact that I am into any kind of music, it got me so stoked. Heck yeah, it boosted my curiosity even more when I was informed that Dave Grohl was the one who directed it. Please don't throw stones at me, though but I didn't know that he was a part of Nirvana before. Well, I knew Kurt Cobain (and his death) but... hahahaha okay, I may not be a major fan and My Hero might have to be the only Foo song that I know by heart but I do know he's this kick-ass lead singer of The Foo Fighters and that is enough reason for my hype. 

The film is absolutely awesome.

(Note: I'll try to minimize the spoilers, if you still have not seen the film. But not going to promise anything. Heh. Proceed at your own risk.)

April 16th, 2011. The date The Script first set foot on Manila's concert stage. How could I ever forget the date when it's two days before my birthday and I, for some inevitable circumstances, missed it. From that day on, I promised to myself that I won't miss their next show if they ever decided to come (or the producers decide to bring them) back.

Having said that, one can never imagine the happiness that I have felt when it was announced sometime at the last quarter of last year that the Philippines is included on their #3 World Tour. Took no chances. Bought the ticket as early as December even though the show is not until March 31st. To be honest I could not care less which seat (I had a GA ticket, by the way. Friends are supposed to come with me but... Demi... anyway..) to choose. All I know and wanted back then is to be able to finally experience them perform live.

And so the day finally came.

As expected, the venue was jam-packed. Every person in there is apparently just as stoked as I am. While waiting for them to play, I was busy sending SMS to pals at the venue (I even joked about why The Cab is still not playing, lol, with reference to last year's Maroon 5's Overexposed World Tour) and praying that Kellan (the phone)'s battery would last until the end of the show for I still have to record some parts and call/cellcast a couple of friends who were not able to be at the venue. It is the least that I could do to make them happy and somehow get them to share the experience since BIS is so messed up I could not do live-tweets (for the Twitter pals).

Then the best friend and her friend has arrived (glad to have company! Though I wouldn't mind too if I'm to see it alone. Like I said, it is more of the music that's got me into actually going. And nobody/nothing can ever stop me from going.). And then the lights went off, the crowd roared.... IT'S ON.

First song on the list is Good Ol' Days. I actually was not able to keep track of the set list because I was just enjoying the moment, singing my heart out with them.

It is so hard to choose one favourite moment from the concert because there are a lot! I'd have to actually list them down in no particular order.

• I could not help but squeal every single time that Danny jumps/goes off the stage and into the crowd. Bunch of lucky girls. Ughhh haha. I hope he's okay from all the grabbing and touching, though. (Be more careful next time, 'm boy!)
  
• The Man Who Can't Be Moved is actually the first Script song that I ever get to like my heart swelled with joy when they played it and I get to sing it with them. And of course, there's Breakeven.
  
• My most adored song off #3, If You Could See Me Now, almost put me into tears. Could totes relate. It is beautiful. (Whereas Talk You Down is my favourite off The Script, and Science and Faith off of the album of the same name. And they have performed these two as well!)
  
• Could not hear all the banters clearly (we are too far), but totally enjoyed it when the guys drank beer(?) onstage.
• The Easter Bunnies and the tweet photo. These Irish lads are going to kill me. Just too adorbs.
  

• What would you feel when Danny is personally singing Nothing to you over the phone? I know, the song is too heartbreaking but when he's asked the fans to call a loved one and then he grabbed the phone of that lucky fan at the VIP.. to actually do that.... I.. that is just way too sweet.
  
• The set list is perfect. I mean, I may not have experienced all the heartbreaks and could not relate to everything literally but those songs are special to me. This is one of my favourite bands ever, showcasing their awesomeness onstage I could not help but just admire everything despite Danny's minor voice issues. The stress from the tour is probably setting in, but what do I say, he is so fing talented. So are Mark Glen, and Ben.
  
• The confetti at the (first) encore of which is like making a statement of how grand the event was.

What has made me love them even more is how they could not say no the the Filipino spectators chanting " We want more! We want more!" and nicely put up another encore after an encore. It was just one song (Good Ol' Days).. but still that is too nice of them. I personally felt special. *wink* I say Manila is so loved and is very special.

Surely, a The Script show is one for the records and not to be missed. I am definitely seeing them again if they ever come back. ;-)

And I guess this song has summed up the whole event...

"We'll remember this night when we're old and gray 'cause in the future, this will be the good ol' days..."

And it was not just good, it was the best. Definitely a night to remember.

Happy Easter!
(And April Fool's, too)

I can't remember feeling heavy with emotions until last Monday when I was deciding (probably even over-thinking)  over some important stuff that will make a vast change in my life in the next few years. The storm in my mind and heart has already passed though it still has some drizzles in there but I can manage it better now and going back, it felt liberating and satisfying.

I believe God has a way of showing His love and support to us and I don't know, maybe at that time he's used this awesome band dude to relay His message to me.

Joseph Thunder of The Cab (one of my favourite bassists aside from Urbandub's Lalay Lim) has been active on a social networking site called Twitter and I am well aware how he can be really kind, replying to tweet messages and all and maybe because of my overflowing emotions due to the stressful long day, I had the courage to message him. Well I have tweeted him and other artists before, messaged them random things, but it was the first time to ask something rather personal.

I am in between of hoping and not hoping for an answer. What happened next, though is completely not what I ever imagined that would happen. Blackberry notifications has been a pain in the arse, too that night that I didn't see it right away. And I can't believe my own eyes when I read:

"No, all you need is to little your fears and enjoy what you are able to; Change and work towards self happiness. #ibelieveinu"

I didn't expect to get such response from the man.  It has caught me off guard that he did get to see the message despite a number of mentions that he usually get, and because I have actually already deleted my initial message saying "Needing a word of encouragement from you now :(" because I just felt like it's too much to ask. I mean, yes I am feeling so down that night, but it's not like he has to care or something. I know being a fan has its limitations. He barely even know me. He obviously isn't having enough sleep (or so he's said on his previous tweets). Those kind of stuff were in my head.

What's even surprised me was when I sent my thank you reply to that inspiring message to which he's answered:

"I'm here with open ears and eyes when needed."

I felt like crying just then.

What the heck is going on with the world?? I just can't believe it. Maybe it is something one dis say to make the other person feel better, or maybe he's being too nice or he's being stressed out too that he could relate to my misery that night (morning in theirs)....? I'm running out of reasons and I guess this is a case of letting things be the way it is.

And. It's not even kilig (how does one translate this in english? Uhm.. Fangirl feels, is it?) that I'm feeling anymore but total respect to the guy.

I remember reading an interview/article about how much of a responsibility (whether they like it or not) is being given to a public person; of how  huge the power of every action, every word spoken were. For even the small acts of shaking hands, the hugs... You can make one's day. For every little "Hi" and "Hello", even a smiley/emoji reply can be a continuous torture to their friends because it's like months and years would pass and they are never going to hear the end of it and it's totally fun. Who wouldn't want to get recognize by the people they look up to, right? One should realise that there has to be a thin line between the idols' personal lives and public lives, though. But yeah, a fan can dream.

To the artists, it maybe just words, but to the supporters, it is a kind of advice that'll get you through the darkest times of your lives. I am way thankful that I chose to support someone whose utilizing such power. Joey ain't a superhero but in the hearts of the people that he's touched for being his random self, he's special.

I am not sharing this to brag or anything. I am doing this because it meant something to me and he's helped me get over (kind of) from that "down" moment that night; that it has made me realise a couple of things and I hope that whoever gets to read this could see what I am trying to mean.

Now I have made that life-changing decision that's been bothering me in the past days/weeks and it felt... glorious. I can't elaborate but I am working on it and I can honestly say that I am on my way to that self happiness that Joey's mentioned. Slowly and surely.

As for being a fan, I vowed to support this man through thick and thin. He's inspired me through a lot of ways maybe he is not even aware of (if he's to read this then he'd know lol). He is a constant reminder to pursue things that would make us happy, things that would take us to a world that is completely ours (in his case as I have observed apart from touring/playing bass was when he's onto his sketching and stuff, things that apparently he enjoys the most); I believe he's going to be a great family man someday for he's surrounded by great people: the ever supportive and groovy family, and a very loving girlfriend (I personally think that they are meant to be together because they bring out the best in each other) and best friends; I admire how he can be nerdy with thangs (comics and gaming), be an arse lol, goof around, be a wise adviser, a loving best friend (Salt and Pepper forever.) ... be himself anytime and anywhere. He made me realize that we don't have to try to look too good, to always speak the best words, to try to impress people... we just got to be ourselves. And with that he's got my full respect.

I haven't gotten the chance to meet him yet but I'd thank him personally if I can (that's if they ever come back to Manila) and I vow to support him (The Cab and his other causes) because he deserved it.


PS: Song that's on repeat as of this post is Love At First Sight by The Brobecks just because. Yaseewhatididinthere? Laters!