“It’s time to give back . . .” – Gerald Santos

The journey continues … rising above all the tragedies and tribulations … it’s time to give it back – Doc Rommel, manager of Gerald Santos explain to the team before opening the gates of PETA theater last Friday, May 18, 2012.

“Isang Pasasalamat” The concert poster.

I was one of the lucky persons to be part of the team. I was assigned to do the voice over which i did a little timid at first. But I think I did better as the event goes on.

My Cue Cards for the event. 🙂

4pm was the call time for the rehearsal, Im early enough to attend and witness the dry-run of the concert to be held later that night.

Dress Rehearsal before the event proper

The “Isang Pasasalamat Birthday Concert”, started with a pseudo opening, with a short narration of Gerald Santos struggles and how he overcome difficulties in the past years of his career. It was then followed by a very momentous song “This is the moment.”

Performing “This is the Moment” a song from the musical “Jekyll and Hyde”

The introduction song was great and was followed by an upbeat number with “One Direction” medley which includes “One thing” and “What makes you beautiful”.

An upbeat performance by Gerald Santos with the popular song “One Thing” by One Direction

Two revival song was performed entitled “Ikaw Lamang” and “Hindi Magbabago” which will also be included in his soon to be released all revival song album.

The crowd was very participative in the the concert.

Another favorite medley songs from the American Mainstream rock band Boyce Avenue.

Singing a medley song from Boyce Avenue

For the 2nd half of the performance, it opened with a danceble hits from Mr. Pure Energy “Gary V.’s “Shout for Joy”

Gerald Santos got groove!

To entertain more all his fans and followers, A medley music from the current Pop hits was performed in his own style and rendition.

Gerald performed Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory”

One of the highlights of the concert was with a guess performer, a duet from his manager Doc Rommel Ramilo. The song “Could You be His Messiah” was tearfully performed, it was an original originally sung by Michael W. Smith with words written by Deborah D Smith, and revive by Gary V. It was said that it was the first time they will be doing a duet of this song. “Could You be His Messiah” was perfectly suited to define their triump as a team in attaining their goals thru the help of God.

There was a small technicality problems on the first part but overall the performance was good! 🙂
Doc Rommel with Gerald Santos

The lighter part of the concert was started with an Impersonation made by Gerald to some popular Pinoy singers.

It was a guessing game where in he let the audience tell who is the person he is impersonating thru their music and style

A tribute to the American recording artist, actress, producer, and model Whitney Houston was also performed with a medley of some of her hits. The Concert will not be finished without Gerald performing his own top charting hits.

Gerald with his younger sister.

The concert ended with a song from the British-Irish boy band “The Wanted”, “Glad you Came”.

The “Isang Pasasalamat” Birthday Concert was there way of thanking God for all the blessings they have receive and giving it back to all the fans and followers who supported them throughout their journey. 🙂

A Photo session and autograph signing followed after the concert

It was not a big concert but it could be considered as one of the most intimate concert they did having almost all their friends, supporters, family and fans attend the concert.

Gerald Santos is the “Star Awards for Music’s Male Pop Artist of the Year for 2011”, he is also the “Aliw Award’s Best Male Concert Performer for 2011”, The Grand Champion of “Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 2” and also consider as the Philippines “Prince of Ballad”.

Gerald Santos with the Dance Squad
Me with Gerald

Gerald Santos album entitled “Pinakahihintay” is also out now in the market. So grab a copy now. 🙂

Gerald Santos Album entitled “Pinakahihintay”

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