Love like a sunset
Always and forevermore: Phoenix played a good mix of old and new songs. Photos by TIN SARTORIO Cover photo by GABY GLORIA
MANILA, Philippines - Everyone remembers the first time they heard a song by Phoenix. For me, it was after my tito showed me a YouTube video of dance montage of clips from John Hughes movies set to Lisztomania. There was just something about the quality of their music that made me feel good in that moment — from the popping beat to the smooth vocals.
It’s that quality that was replicated over a hundred times at the band’s Manila concert last Tuesday. Organized by Karpos Multimedia, the concert at Kia Theater marked their second time in the country, following their wildly successful first show at the World Trade Center.
While their last concert started without an opening act, this time they had Young STAR Fresh Produce alums (and the clearly very excited-looking
