Salamat sa Iyong Musika, Mr. C

Hangover!

Not from drinking but from the recent birthday/tribute concert to Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.. It was one memorable concert. It even brought me back to my growing up days where I listen to Smokey Mountain. The grand piano in the middle of the stage; reminded me of the show Ryan, Ryan Musikahan on television.

Stars delight!

It was a treat to the audience to watch OPM icons performed every Ryan Cayabyab composition. Celeste Legaspi singing "Limang Dipang Tao". Oh God, hearing her live was just wow! Then a duet from Katy with the original cast, Mitch Valdez and Celeste Legaspi. Another Katy song "Aba, Aba Boogie" with Mitch Valdez and the RCS (the dance choreography was a winner). Noel Cabangon and RCS' renditions of Smokey Mountain hits "Kailan" and "Can This Be Love", respectively. Other artists that performed were Basil Valdez, Kuh Ledesma, Martin Nievera, Baihana, Morisette Amon, Bugoy Drilon and Piolo Pascual. Let's not forget the choir composed of the Ateneo Chamber Singers and Mass Appeal with their a capella rendition of "Da Coconut Nut".

Then and Now..

I just discovered just now that the first three numbers in the concert have a similar concept from Music Man @50, 10 years ago. The only difference was Mr. C's son Toma was part of the current "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika" number. Hajji Alejandro still sang in actual as he was the original interpreter of the hit single. Then Ogie Alcasid performed "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka"; Janno Gibbs did the same 10 years ago.

Level up!

Every bit of music in the concert played by the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Gerard Salonga went a level higher. The most applauded part was the rendition of "Tsismis".

The concert ended with everyone singing "Kumikutikutitap". I was glad to have witnessed a magnificent production. Belated happy birthday Mr. C!

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