One of those concerts that I looked forward to attend - a legendary singer from Hong Kong, whom I have listened to his songs since my primary school days - though he said he celebrated his 50th year in the show business. Wow... counting... since I was five... nevertheless, only started to learn about his songs when I was exposed to the Hong Kong 十大金曲 (which I still have the song book in my personal library). It was the craze back then... in the early 80s, when all the cantonese songs overwhelmed the market, and all the then popular heavenly kings and queens (Alan Tam, Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Sam Hui)... the 4 heavenly kings (whom we know today) were not crowned yet. Alan Tam is known to be always 25 (regardless of which birthday). Though I had not followed as closely - haha... I was never a true-blue fan of these legendary singers, I was very familiar with some of the songs, going to the extent of memorising the lyrics.
About the venue...
I arrived about an hour before the show started. People started scrolling in. It's my first time to the Indoor Stadium. Bought the Category 2 ($294) ticket so that I'll be at the upper section - will not be blocked by fellow concertgoers when they stand up (Category 1 tickets - seats are on flat ground).
Also took a while to examine the seats so that I know how to make a more 'informed' choice if I were to come here for concerts in the near future 🤭
North section, Level 2 (view from top) - in my standard, the steps are actually quite narrow, and don't like the fact that it does not come with any handrails to hold - not friendly for people who have phobia of moving along heights.
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The show begins at 8 pm!
The indoor stadium is fully filled! Mostly middle age & old(er) age. Probably many were accompanied by children.
Many songs... one after another... Alan wasted no time but to keep the beat going.
Many unfamiliar songs. I must confess, I'm not a die hard fan of Alan, but some of the songs really left deep impressions and they live through by younger days. 追星 was never an activity in my younger days - at most, listened to the songs and learn to sing along.
However, the magic of music is... songs of my era is easy to follow and sing along! As age catches up, attending musicals and concerts have also slowly become one of those I enjoy doing (these days). For concerts, this one is definitely one of the most enjoyable one... which I travelled back for more than 4 decades in time!
Glad that I went ahead to get the ticket when it's released the second time.
Of course, it's not just anybody's show! But for someone who's already 74 yet still full of energy - he truly lives young! Respect.
Evergreen... 半梦半醒
Impressive fans who waved according to the rhythm and sang along! So immersed!
Next... Warming up the crowd after the gentle waves... so cooperative! 🎼🎼🎼
Alan was definitely enjoying this, seeing his fans following his instructions! He's like the conductor of the choir! 👏👏👏
Wow! The typhoon? The hurricane? has arrived! Feel the strong wind blowing through! See how immersed the fans are... swinging along, waving to the beat! Love it! Something we won't feel when we listen to the song, even a full blast at home! That's the wonder of listening it "live"!
One of the finale pieces!
情不自禁的...
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