Bringing Madonna to Work

It's been almost a week and I'm still hung over Madonna's concert. I really regret that I didn't buy the CD since it would've been perfect to relive special concert moments. I seriously considered watching again last here in Singapore, but decided against it since I anticipated I would be tired and it's expensive!

Anyway, here are some of the Madonna songs I like which are perfect for work --

Like a Virgin - I've been working on a new program in the past year where I've had to develop programs from scratch... like a virgin.

Like a Prayer - the song best listened to whenever you need to re-work your budget.

Lucky Star - when you have finally got your contracts through legal after waiting for a few months.

Open Your Heart - when you are working on a new market you've never worked in before.

Papa Don't Preach - hmmm... I have very nice managers, but will probably get this when I don't meet my goals.

Express Yourself - when you need to give feedback/a piece of your mind.

Into the Groove - whenever a program is working out nicely.

Die Another Day - lesson learned, never do two countries back to back in 2 weeks.

Take a Bow - when you get an award at work.

Crazy for You - because I love the company I work for.

Hung Up - this happens when it's almost end of the quarter and you're not half-way yet through your goals (this is me now!).

Borderline - almost met the goal.

Vogue - when your regional program goes global (feeling mo ang ganda-ganda mo kasi).

Holiday - rest time!

Just realized most of the songs are from her early days. Sorry na! I liked her older songs better hehe.

Madonna Fever

Madonna is one of the artists I grew up with. Her songs always played on the radio and became big hits when I was growing up. I still remember in sixth grade there was a tussle among class groups on who would get to perform "True Blue" for our dance PE class.

A few months back, Sweetie surprised me with tickets to watch Madonna. I wanted to watch but the ticket prices were really expensive! Sweetie is a big fan so by some luck he was able to get tickets at the langit section. I made sure to come home to watch the concert.

We planned our day carefully to make sure we were not going to be late for the show. We both took the day off so we could be in the area by afternoon (and avoid Manila's horrendous traffic). We were at the venue by 7:30 pm. Little did we know we'd have to wait until 10:30 for Madonna to start the concert.

Waiting for the queen.

I had goosebumps when Madonna came down from the ceiling inside a cage. I purposely did not do any research about her concert since I wanted to be surprised. The first number was a powerful performance of her song Iconic.

The stage, the costumes, the effects were simply amazing and I noticed they did not re-use props throughout the concert. Some memorable moments:  a stairway flew down from the ceiling, dancers doing Cirque de Soleil moves, a dancer jumped off the stairway and disappeared in the darkness, Madonna pole dancing and I was pleasantly surprised that Madonna could play the guitar and ukelele. I felt giddy whenever she sang one of my favorite songs and I happily sang along to most of the songs. The number on "Holy Water" though was disturbing since the costumes/props used church inspired elements (I don't think the CBCP would be happy about it).

It would probably be the first and last time that I get to watch Madonna in a concert. Thirty years though was worth the wait and I am amazed at her stamina (I would probably just last just a minute into one of her numbers). Madonna is certainly one of the best performers in history (the other being Michael Jackson). It's a once in a lifetime experience and I'm thankful Sweetie got us tickets!

And she's coming to Singapore! If she starts late there then maybe I can still catch her performance on Sunday. Hahaha. I don't have tickets though. 

Waiting for the Queen

So excited!