Concert Scene: Ed Sheeran in Manila

"This is honestly the best reception I've ever received." – Ed Sheeran

The British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran finally had its first ever concert in the country held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Thursday, March 12, 2015. All of the Filipino Sheerios’ senses came to life as they witnessed the most unforgettable performance of the very talented Ed Sheeran!

Ed Sheeran is known as the “One-Man Band”, so it only takes his guitar and microphone to make the crowd go wild.  The arena was filled with the non-stop screams and soaring cheers of the crowd.

The concert was one of my most anticipated events of this year. Another one crossed out on my bucket list!

I’ve been a fan of Ed Sheeran since his first album came out. I was easily captured by his lovely voice and his talent in songwriting is incomparable. I was so glad when they announced that Ed Sheeran is coming to the Philippines! He’s been on the most-wanted concert list of Filipinos for years.

Since it’s his first time to have a concert here in our country, several songs from his previous album (Plus) were also performed. Well, I love the songs from his previous album! Kiss Me and Autumn Leaves are my favorites. While his second album is as good as the first, I still can’t help but choose a favorite between the two (Plus and Multiply).

Here are the songs included in his Multiply Tour:

1.       I’m a Mess

2.       Lego House

3.       Don’t/Nina

4.       Drunk

5.       Take it Back/Superstition

6.       One/Photograph

7.       Bloodstream

8.       Tenerife Sea

9.       Thinking Out Loud

10.   I See Fire

11.   A Team

12.   Give Me Love

13.   You Need Me, I Don’t Need You

14.   Sing

Some songs he performed are actually not included in his official list like Kiss Me, Feeling Good, No Diggity, Fancy and All of the Stars. Since he was so overwhelmed by the crowd’s roar and Filipino fans, he performed a bonus song All of the Stars (not included in his album but in The Fault in Our Stars Soundtrack). Unfortunately, my personal favorite Afire Love and One from his latest album were not performed.

                                                                                      

Although many lost their sanity when Ed Sheeran started singing Thinking Out Loud, I lost mine when he sang Give Me Love and Kiss Me. His heart-stopping performance of Thinking Out Loud was probably the song highlight of the night. The crowd couldn’t stop screaming and singing along by this phenomenal hit single. I couldn’t even hear the song clearly. But I think that’s the one thing Ed Sheeran likes about the Filipino fans.

Of course, he couldn’t perform all night. He had to say goodbye (technically he did not). But he said during the concert, “I don’t wanna leave the Philippines.” He’s grown attached to the fans!

If I could just live up in those moments everyday, I would. I love him and I’ll continue to support his music no matter what. Cheers for more of his albums and concerts to look forward to!

Some photos taken during the concert: