Dream Performances

In this beautiful auditorium, so many "dream performances" were fulfilled. I am talking about the Philamlife Auditorium at United Nations Ave. in Manila. I can't remember how many concerts I have watched in this auditorium, but every time I watch a concert in another place, I always wished it was held in Philamlife Auditorium.

The first time I entered this auditorium, I was a performer myself, I was one of the soloists of our choir's version of "Help" by the Beatles. At first I was intimidated by the elegant structure of the whole auditorium. But our first song was a classic piece quite suited to the place. It was the contest piece that any group would want to give its best in such a beautiful place with a grandiose sound. While singing "Help", the more I felt the power of this place. It has the power to motivate a solo performer to give the best performance of his or her life.

Who else would want Philamlife Auditorium to live forever than the performers themselves? It is just unfortunate that what we experienced wouldn't be comprehended by people who wanted to replace this structure. How I wish there is a way to integrate this auditorium to whatever changes they plan for the whole building. How I wish..

Watch the brief view of the auditorium at the end of this song, "Man In The Mirror" by Novo Concertante Manila.