MDNA!
Life is full of surprises! Just when i thought it would be another ordinary weekend, I got a call late Friday afternoon from my friend Lia asking me if i would like to watch Madonna's concert with her the following day? OMG! Madonna? Of course!
So Saturday afternoon i found myself having dinner at the Poor House Bistro in San Jose close to HP Pavilion with Lia's 4 other girl friends - Kathy, L, Greta & Macel - a nice bunch of girls in their early 30s whom i was meeting for the first time. By 7:30pm, we met with their other friend Plong and her husband at the Pavilion entrance then excitedly headed inside. It was a party out there... a lot of animated ladies from all ages dressed up like Madonna depending on their favorite "Madonna era".
We found our seats which were not really that great as we were positioned on the upper level at the right side of the stage. Though we were closer to the stage, we didn't have an overall view of the big screens and the amazing visuals and there was no element of surprise as we could see what's happening backstage. $90 ++ ticket doesn't get you that much nowadays, huh?! But no complaining from me as my ticket was free.. well not really free 'coz i treated Lia to dinner. The point is, even if i have a thousand dollars it couldn't buy me a ticket at the last minute.DJ Misha Skye opened the show around 8:45pm and played for what seemed like the longest one hour or so of my life. Finally Madonna showed up at exactly 10:35pm (i expected this 'coz i read some concert reviews) and performed for 2 straight hours nonstop. She was awesome! Really surprised me that at 54, she still got her stuff and performed like she's in her 20s! She sings, she dances, she acts, she jumps, she did stunts... she didn't disappoint! Some people got a little bit stressed out/disturbed by her intense gun-trotting dark/violent production numbers but there was no denying the artistry and talent. She was funny and humble and bitchy all at the same time and had very good rapport with the audience. I wasn't familiar with most of her new songs but despite that I couldn't take my eyes off her and so thrilled when she sang old faves. I stood and danced a couple of times never mind that I was doing it alone (felt sorry for the girls and those seated behind me who were tired and sleepy because of the long wait). Hey, it's Madonna! It would be a waste to watch her concert and not dance to it!
That night (October 6) was also special because it marked the exact 30th year anniversary of the release of her first ever single "Everybody". 30 f**king years! She is a legend, an icon... still the Queen of Pop. I believe one should not pass up the chance to see what she's like performing live. It's something not to be a missed... an experience of a lifetime. Thanks to my BFF Lia for this awesome birthday gift!
