I went to the GenWe Ultimatum concert at the UP Sunken Garden last Friday, January 26. I wanted to show my solidarity in calls for respecting human rights, press freedom, and equality.
Why Gen We? These concerns aren't one generation but everyone's.
I spoke with show organizer Harvey Keh and he said that this show was a way for the young to express their discontent through a hip, fun, and different manner if they cannot rally in the streets. Come on. People get unnerved by all the government's bully tactics.
The first band that took the stage was Equals. Intriguing band with alt rock with shoegazer undertones.
Then True Faith took the stage and got everyone going with their high energy performance. Plus, Medwin Marfil is an excellent showman. I simply never get tired of watching them. Plus, they've got a knack for writing pop gems.
What makes them really good to watch is their outstanding rhythm section.
Noel Cabangon shares a stage with the amazing Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas.
Bullet Dumas is a fun act. They remind me of a really stripped down Dave Matthews Band. Such delicate songs that seem to take me to some misty mountain top.
Rivermaya rocked the crowd with their classic hits. Arguably the most raucous the crowd for the night was during their set.
The most emotional and heartfelt set was by Ebe Dancel who didn't have his voice for the night. Nevertheless, it was a great performance by one of the best tunesmiths we've got.
The alluring Kat Agarrado of Sinosikat. I have both albums and never get tired of watching her and listening to her scat and coo.
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