Post by sugarsnspice on Apr 23, 2005 8:08:30 GMT -5
Red hot Pops and Regine set Atlantic City ablaze!
by Grethel Bolandrina
www.carouselpinoy.com
Pops and Regine have performed many times before, in Japan and
Europe. They even performed early this year in the Philippines
(February at the ULTRA), at a pre-valentine offering. This came to
be what they took on a US concert Tour: Queens... on Fire. It is not
your typical back to back concert where the majority of the show
allows both artists to do solo acts. Here, it was really Pops and
Regine, together, most of the time. It seemed that they sang 70-
percent duets and songs turned into duets. Save for Star In A
Million champion Erik Santos, now the Philippines' Prince of Pop. He
was the only guest in this show and he held his own. Santos is all
praises for both Pops and Regine. It is safe to say that, the entire
audience felt the same. Queens... on Fire is indeed a collaboration
showing unexpected concepts, new ideas and surprises highlighting
the Queens' individual talents.
Pops and Regine are two very different performers. Regine belts out
so well, while Pops is more into dance music. A wonder initially, as
to how the show would flow. But it is this fact, their very diverse
styles that made the show highly interesting. The variety was
pleasing to everyone. There was a little bit of everything for
everybody. They opened with comedic lines ala Dolphy and Panchito to
which Pops was quick to claim she's Dolphy. Onwards to maybe
ReyCards duet to which again, Pops maintained she'd have to be Rey!
Both settled to some other comparisons like the WEA twins, if the
audience could relate or even the Aldeguer sisters. We did see a
more dancing-side of Regine, albeit done cornball-style. She was
game and a good sport. Both Queens! ! ! showed genuine onstage rapport.
Just like regular friends shooting the breeze or chatting over a cup
of tea, they mentioned their similarities: love of shopping, eating
and mostly, their availability (that of being loveless at the
moment). Both subscribing to the philosophy of constant reinvention,
both dared to try new things, in music and clothes. Or the lack
thereof, almost like the Kelly sisters (Chicago) in glittery tux
complete with hat and a cane, Regine commented on their costumes'
lack of pants. They sang "Fever" with grit and passion. Then there
was the cabaret style of "Oops I Did It Again" ending with both
exposing naked upper bodies a fraction of a second before the lights
went out (initially behind heart shaped, high backed chairs).
Regine, as Asia's Songbird effortlessly rendered soaring ballads and
show-stopping tunes like Fantasia Barrino's "I Believe," the
Metropop hit "Shine" and South Border's "! Whereve! ! r You Are"
(rearranged to include a rhythm section). She did justice to "A
Little Bit," "Suntok Sa Buwan" and "Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin". As
for her costumes, one outfit in particular, a tan glittery dress was
shorter than Pop's, showed more cleavage and cut lower in the back.
One would be apt to ask, this is conservative? Those days must be
gone because Regine here is anything but that. She's daring and
baring!
Pops, the Concert Queen flawlessly delivered hip-hop hits, the
latest dance craze and lavish production numbers. Her Beyonce
(Naughty Girl, Lose My Breath and Crazy in Love) and Christina
Aguilera/Britney Spears (Dirrty and My Prerogative) medleys makes
one want to get up and move to the beat. True to being Concert
Queen, Pops did her dance moves so well and looked extremely
attractive with her fit and shapely physique emphasized in outfits
that almost always showed off cleavage and legs. Her other w! ell
! applauded numbers were "You take my breath away" and a medley of
tunes done originally by male Filipino singers (Hanggang, Di Ko Kaya
and Ikaw Nga).
Beyond all the grandeur of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal Arena,
the exciting production numbers, fresh musical arrangements, the
fabulous gowns and costumes, the lively dancers, brilliant
choreography, the entire show encompassed many music genres: rock,
pop, dance and OPM. It was the ultimate showdown witnessed by proud
Filipino Americans on this side of the US. This was highlighted by
their vocal powers displayed when they did "Sana Maulit Muli"
and "Kahit Isang Saglit" separately with Erik Santos only to
conclude with all three artists and both songs culminating jointly
in the end.
Of note, the show was a celebration of music, friendship and
womanhood. Featuring songs about love, sentiments, fantasies and
passions, the Queens aimed to empower women through! ! music. "H! ave You
Ever Really Loved A Woman" rendered sensual and exotic gives the
males in the audience something to ponder. When someone
yelled "Marteeeeen!" to Pops, she took it, tongue in cheek.
Commented only on the shouter's accent. Said something about moving
on. When someone else yelled "I love you" to Regine, she coyly
responds "we'll talk later!"
The encore had Pops and Regine, in denims and identical white tank
tops with huge red hearts, doing a medley of '80s
favorites "Gloria," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "What Have You Done
For Me Lately," "I'm So Excited" and "Telephone". Pops, again was in
her element, complete with cute pigtails. All in all, the Queens
brought out the best in each other, even with all their personal
revelations, no one was cast in bad light, there was no rivalry
apparent. Having the audience privy to their shortcomings just made
them more endearing. Their entire repertoire lent them! ! most
entertaining, hot and most definitely, on fire!
Kudos are in order for the powers that made Queens... on Fire
possible in Atlantic City. Congratulations to Ms. Ana Puno,
President of Starmedia Entertainment and Drs. Ramon and Ching
Legarda of Group Ole Incorporated. Big thanks to Smart Padala, the
Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel, Five Star Sea Cargo, Inc.,
Continental Airlines,and to TFC, Planet Philippines,NY, Perlas ng
Silangan, and Diamond Hut Jewelers.
Queens... on Fire, a smash hit in Atlantic City, New Jersey
continues on to Washington, DC, Saturday, April 23, 2005 at the DC
Armory. Don't get burned, enjoy the must-see concert of the yea
Queens... on Fire! TEXT
by Grethel Bolandrina
www.carouselpinoy.com
Pops and Regine have performed many times before, in Japan and
Europe. They even performed early this year in the Philippines
(February at the ULTRA), at a pre-valentine offering. This came to
be what they took on a US concert Tour: Queens... on Fire. It is not
your typical back to back concert where the majority of the show
allows both artists to do solo acts. Here, it was really Pops and
Regine, together, most of the time. It seemed that they sang 70-
percent duets and songs turned into duets. Save for Star In A
Million champion Erik Santos, now the Philippines' Prince of Pop. He
was the only guest in this show and he held his own. Santos is all
praises for both Pops and Regine. It is safe to say that, the entire
audience felt the same. Queens... on Fire is indeed a collaboration
showing unexpected concepts, new ideas and surprises highlighting
the Queens' individual talents.
Pops and Regine are two very different performers. Regine belts out
so well, while Pops is more into dance music. A wonder initially, as
to how the show would flow. But it is this fact, their very diverse
styles that made the show highly interesting. The variety was
pleasing to everyone. There was a little bit of everything for
everybody. They opened with comedic lines ala Dolphy and Panchito to
which Pops was quick to claim she's Dolphy. Onwards to maybe
ReyCards duet to which again, Pops maintained she'd have to be Rey!
Both settled to some other comparisons like the WEA twins, if the
audience could relate or even the Aldeguer sisters. We did see a
more dancing-side of Regine, albeit done cornball-style. She was
game and a good sport. Both Queens! ! ! showed genuine onstage rapport.
Just like regular friends shooting the breeze or chatting over a cup
of tea, they mentioned their similarities: love of shopping, eating
and mostly, their availability (that of being loveless at the
moment). Both subscribing to the philosophy of constant reinvention,
both dared to try new things, in music and clothes. Or the lack
thereof, almost like the Kelly sisters (Chicago) in glittery tux
complete with hat and a cane, Regine commented on their costumes'
lack of pants. They sang "Fever" with grit and passion. Then there
was the cabaret style of "Oops I Did It Again" ending with both
exposing naked upper bodies a fraction of a second before the lights
went out (initially behind heart shaped, high backed chairs).
Regine, as Asia's Songbird effortlessly rendered soaring ballads and
show-stopping tunes like Fantasia Barrino's "I Believe," the
Metropop hit "Shine" and South Border's "! Whereve! ! r You Are"
(rearranged to include a rhythm section). She did justice to "A
Little Bit," "Suntok Sa Buwan" and "Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin". As
for her costumes, one outfit in particular, a tan glittery dress was
shorter than Pop's, showed more cleavage and cut lower in the back.
One would be apt to ask, this is conservative? Those days must be
gone because Regine here is anything but that. She's daring and
baring!
Pops, the Concert Queen flawlessly delivered hip-hop hits, the
latest dance craze and lavish production numbers. Her Beyonce
(Naughty Girl, Lose My Breath and Crazy in Love) and Christina
Aguilera/Britney Spears (Dirrty and My Prerogative) medleys makes
one want to get up and move to the beat. True to being Concert
Queen, Pops did her dance moves so well and looked extremely
attractive with her fit and shapely physique emphasized in outfits
that almost always showed off cleavage and legs. Her other w! ell
! applauded numbers were "You take my breath away" and a medley of
tunes done originally by male Filipino singers (Hanggang, Di Ko Kaya
and Ikaw Nga).
Beyond all the grandeur of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal Arena,
the exciting production numbers, fresh musical arrangements, the
fabulous gowns and costumes, the lively dancers, brilliant
choreography, the entire show encompassed many music genres: rock,
pop, dance and OPM. It was the ultimate showdown witnessed by proud
Filipino Americans on this side of the US. This was highlighted by
their vocal powers displayed when they did "Sana Maulit Muli"
and "Kahit Isang Saglit" separately with Erik Santos only to
conclude with all three artists and both songs culminating jointly
in the end.
Of note, the show was a celebration of music, friendship and
womanhood. Featuring songs about love, sentiments, fantasies and
passions, the Queens aimed to empower women through! ! music. "H! ave You
Ever Really Loved A Woman" rendered sensual and exotic gives the
males in the audience something to ponder. When someone
yelled "Marteeeeen!" to Pops, she took it, tongue in cheek.
Commented only on the shouter's accent. Said something about moving
on. When someone else yelled "I love you" to Regine, she coyly
responds "we'll talk later!"
The encore had Pops and Regine, in denims and identical white tank
tops with huge red hearts, doing a medley of '80s
favorites "Gloria," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "What Have You Done
For Me Lately," "I'm So Excited" and "Telephone". Pops, again was in
her element, complete with cute pigtails. All in all, the Queens
brought out the best in each other, even with all their personal
revelations, no one was cast in bad light, there was no rivalry
apparent. Having the audience privy to their shortcomings just made
them more endearing. Their entire repertoire lent them! ! most
entertaining, hot and most definitely, on fire!
Kudos are in order for the powers that made Queens... on Fire
possible in Atlantic City. Congratulations to Ms. Ana Puno,
President of Starmedia Entertainment and Drs. Ramon and Ching
Legarda of Group Ole Incorporated. Big thanks to Smart Padala, the
Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel, Five Star Sea Cargo, Inc.,
Continental Airlines,and to TFC, Planet Philippines,NY, Perlas ng
Silangan, and Diamond Hut Jewelers.
Queens... on Fire, a smash hit in Atlantic City, New Jersey
continues on to Washington, DC, Saturday, April 23, 2005 at the DC
Armory. Don't get burned, enjoy the must-see concert of the yea
Queens... on Fire! TEXT