PAKIGLAMBIGIT 2020: DAY 02
PAKIGLAMBIGIT 2020 Day 2 ; Taken from: Studio 11 account (@STUDlO11)
Twice the day, double the fun. The first day got an amazing amount of reaction from both by-passers and attendees, that everyone's expectation for Day 02 was high. And of course, PAKIGLAMBIGIT didn't disappoint.
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The whole afternoon was spent on the re-opening of booths, with another game for The Ultimate Quiz — Mic Check. Wherein the attendees will associate the given word with lyrics from songs of any genre. Just like the first day, whoever earns the first ten highest points will earn a free edited layout from Studio 11.
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As the sun starts to set on Manila Bay, the second day showcase for music videos began, starting with Shouldn't, Wouldn't Couldn't of Arizona and Akihiro. The jazz and groovy music, mixed with modern tone gave the audience a chill vibe as they watch the music video edited by Maxxine. Following the first act is a piece of R&B Soul music from Sky and Asher entitled Midsummer Madness, the music video showing a trendy transition, edited by Ryubi.
PAKIGLAMBIGIT 2020: GRAND CONCERT
Almost six in the evening, the showcase halted as the LED illuminated signaling the start of the concert. The speaker booms a heart studding welcome on the PAKIGLAMBIGIT 2020, followed by the presence of the Battle of the Band's champion, Project Retro Future. Their entrance starts away with a familiar song of Alapaap by Eraserheads, casting the crowd in a set of loud cheers and chants.
Right after, the emcee, Paris, entered the stage forcing the crowd to create a more welcoming vibe as she invites in the second performer, Kyrie and Miguel. A cover of Days Gone By, originally played by DAY6, hyped the audience along with the duo's playful cha-cha on stage. Not until the middle of the song when everyone panicked when all the lights and sounds came off, some even joking a sudden blackout. However, seconds later, the spotlight revealed the two guys standing in the middle of the stage, singing an acoustic part, before the beat drops into a more exciting tune
as the lights and the crowd danced as one. Adding more spice to the already wilding crowd, the duo performed a rather sexier song, Noid, with Miguel occasionally seducing random people on the crowd as Kyrie goes around to have his pictures taken with strangers' phones. The two finished off with confetti blasting from the end of the stage.
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The third performer, Kaius Timothy gave the crowd the taste of Yebens and their hip-hop vibe, with his first song White Iverson by Post Malone. Continuing the same vibe, he followed the second song Missin' You Crazy by Russ, while hyping and interacting with the crowd. A couple of people from the crowd joining him in the rap verse, while bopping their body to the beat as the others who do not know the song just made animated second voices serving as effects.
Before the next performers were called out on the stage, Paris asked the crowd something that earned a lot of reactions. Afterward, she announced the entrance of the duo, Indigo and Miri who goes by the name I AM to perform Hatid and Lifetime. With the two girl's cold and soothing voice, serenading the crowd with the melancholy Hatid by The Juans, the audience sang along with them, their voices echoing on the concert grounds sounding more like broken people after break up. Their next was as hopeful and sad, one of the recent songs of the popular local band Ben & Ben, Lifetime. The crowd reacted in a soulful manner, waving their hands in the air, singing the lyrics to the song to their heart's extent.
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Photograph taken from: Variety. Edited by: Saint.
Photograph taken from: Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Edited by: Saint.
Next up was Phengyu, who happened to be the emcee's lover. His entrance was cued with a VCR, the screen reading "Paano kung may gusto ka, sa isang taong hindi ka gusto?" which gained various reactions from the crowd as an aftermath of the previous two songs. Some joking about adding more salt to an already open wound, the other saying the goal must be to hurt the single. Nonetheless, Phengyu gave a solo performance with his own version of Ikaw Sa Salamin by an underrated artist, Gelo. Starting with the guitar, along with his low-register voice, he serenades the heart that burns unreciprocated love that made the audience unexpectedly sang along with him, creating a relatable ambiance. Finishing off with a wink and announcement of his love for his lover, Phengyu exited the stage as the staff assembled a piece of full-band equipment.
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That is because it is now time for STUDIO 11's ace band ELYEBENS was set to perform, with a public favorite and mostly used wrapping up song for events, Huling Sayaw. Gearing up for an emotional acoustic performance, Qibyul surprised the audience as she signaled the drums a three-count before the sky lights up in different
colors, together with the stage dancing in lights and the other members entering the stage with full band music. The whole crowd jumped with mixed feelings as the song nostalgically bringing back childhood memories. Everything lived to the event's theme, as everyone seems to be engrossed on the flame brought by the band's performance. Although it was not the end as Kyle, known as STUDIO 11's CEO and also the guitarist started another song, Antukin by Rico Blanco. Kyle publicly announced that the song was a personal pick to be dedicated to his husband, also one of the founders of STUDIO 11, Sami, who happens to be in the crowd. The couple earned a lot of cheers and teasing from the audience, especially when the guitarist joked about his personal wish for a child.
Everyone thought it was the end, not until a VCR played on the big screen, sending both confusion and excitement to the audience as the familiar song from One Direction played. It was Paris' clue to compliment the smile of the crowd's 'event-mate' and still no one expected the appearance of the 10-year boyband One Direction.
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Niall, Harry, Liam, and Louis, catching up with them is Zayn who came down from a helicopter to complete the boys. The crowd cheered frantically at the sight of the five men standing on the local scene after years of pursuing their own careers. A VCR was played showing their growth as a group before they sang their first song, Night Changes. Followed by History in which the crowd sang along to, finishing with Best Song Ever as Harry teased the teary Niall at the other end of the stage.
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Wrapping up the whole event was a closing showcase for the last two music videos from STUDIO 11, Strawberries and Cigarettes by James and Haruo, on their own take of aesthetic featuring their editor Kleisha. And the last one, performed by Kyle, Himala, which is edited by Sami, that got the audience cheer and yell 'sana all' one last time.
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With a full band closing song, and lights dancing as a goodbye, PAKIGLAMBIGIT 2020 ended with a still-burning flame transferred to the hearts of the crowd, sharing one love for music.
POST INTERVIEW WITH THE ORGANIZERS
11 X DDG ; Taken from: Studio 11 account (@STUDlO11)
Right after the event, an exclusive interview takes place between Sinteya Marie and two of the organizers, Sam Miguel and Arzallia Eurice.
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As the event bids success on its ending, Arzallia from DDG shared how unexpected the event was, "I will admit at first we were worried because we felt as if we aren't ready yet, because as the days of the event gets near, problem starts to arise more." Explaining also how the squad is planning to have PAKIGLAMBIGIT as their last event for now, as they wanted to focus more in building their relationship with each other as friends. On the other hand, Sam Miguel expressed how satisfied he was with the result, as a first time organizer he is. "The whole experience just made me realize na our new and small base is actually capable of doing such things," he added proudly, in connection to sharing how the public should expect more from STUDIO 11 and their artists. The two organizers extends their gratitude to whoever attended and participated on the event, mentioning how the music fest would not be a success if not for the crowd who enjoys the same passion for music. There are things they regret, and wished to change to give a better experience, however both STUDIO 11 and DDG believes imperfections also make it still worth it.