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Music review: The night we went back to the edge with Aerosmith 


Aerosmith, the multi-Grammy Award-winning rock juggernaut, proved to Filipino fans that some things, especially the chance to behold sonic glory, are definitely worth the wait.   
A legendary performance from legendary rock stars. (Photo by Mark Terence Sy)
Their first ever Manila concert finally pushed through on May 8, Wednesday, after decades of anticipation. The legendary band gave their fans a show packed with all time favorite hits, new singles, and an animated, signature performance by lead singer Steven Tyler.  
Aerosmith is composed of Tyler on vocals, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford on guitars, Tom Hamilton on bass, and Joey Kramer on drums. Their performance last night was part of the “The Global Warming World Tour” where the Asia Pacific leg kicked off in New Zealand and Australia.
 
With a set of eighteen songs that included crowd-pleasers like “Jaded”, “Cryin’”, "Dream On" with an introspective Tyler on piano, and “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing”, the audience was enthralled and galvanized into full participation. Tyler’s singing was on point and htiting all the high notes, his screaming matched his kinetic presence on-stage. Cover songs from the Beatles and James Brown were an added, tasty bonus.   
From "Jaded" to "Dream On", Aerosmith rocked the MOA Arena. (Photo by Mark Terence Sy)
The band’s fans proved very diverse. Hardcore rockers mingled with celebrities, businessmen, socialites, and other personalities at the Mall of Asia Arena. Among the big names were National Artist BenCab, members of Rivermaya (who were also Aerosmith’s front act), Kean Cipriano of Callalily, Megaworld’s Kevin Tan, Bianca Araneta, Crystalle Belo Henares, and Camille Villar.
 
The Filipinos expressed their love on Twitter with the hashtag #AerosmithInManila. All night long,  concert goers freely expressed their sentiments and cited highlights in their life marked by Aerosmith's music.  
Worth the wait and The Beatles and James Brown covers. (Photo by Mark Terence Sy)
Music columnist Paul John Caña dubbed the concert “epic”. He then added that he “thought Aerosmith knocked it out of the park. Steven sounded great and performed as expected. He was a consummate performer and the quintessential rock star. Joe Perry was phenomenal but it was drummer Joey Kramer who brought the house down with an extended drum solo. Overall, the production was excellent. There were a few technical issues but nothing that wasn't resolved immediately. Despite the members all being in their 60s, Aerosmith proved to everyone that they're still relevant and still the best at what they do.”
 
Throwing their love back to their Filipino fans, guitarist Joe Perry tweeted “All of the Aerosmith fans made last night's show in Manila rock.” – KDM, GMA News 
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