The ILYSM Concert was a reminder that love knows no bounds and that, in the end, it is love that truly makes the world go ’round.
Arthur Nery, Adie, Rob Deniel, Janine Teñoso, Rhodessa, Janine Berdin, and Alamat filled the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a symphony of love during the ILYSM: A Valentine Harana Concert. Brought to fans by Viva Live Inc., the concert event happened on February 13, 2024, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
As the stars glittered outside, the sweet notes of romance surrounded the venue as the artists sang side by side Parokya Ni Edgar’s “Harana.” The neon lights onstage made the moment sweeter, with Janine Berdin owning the stage with “Narda.” Rhodessa and Janine Teñoso performed “Sundo” and “Di Na Muli,” respectively.
Further to the show, Adie serenaded the audience with “Closer You and I,” back-to-back with Rob Deniel’s rendition of “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita.” Finally, Arthur Nery reappeared to capture the night with “Maging Sino Ka Man.”
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ILYSM: A Valentine Harana Concert Recap
Janine Teñoso, a songstress worthy of all praise
Officially starting the one-night event, Janine Teñoso returned onstage with her guitar. The singer was definitely a force to be reckoned with, devouring the whole venue with her impressive vocals. Janine performed her songs “Umibig Muli,” “Laro,” and “Tingin.” She also invited the audience to sing along to her new song, “Hulaan.”
Rhodessa devours with her stirring songs
The mood changed to a sweet, melodic one when Rhodessa claimed the stage. The singer-songwriter wowed everyone with her tracks “Ako Na Lang Kasi” and “Mina (mahal ko).” The latter was inspired by her Twice bias, Mina.
Rhodessa also satisfied everyone’s anticipation as she performed her beloved song, “Kisame.”
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Janine Berdin defines sitwasyonship
For those who have suffered from the uncertainty of being in a situationship, Janine Berdin opens her set with “Sitwasyonship.” The Tawag ng Tanghalon Season 2 grand champion also performed her rendition of Eraserheads’ “Magasin.”
Alamat steals the show
Dividing the evening between the female and male main acts of the night was a special performance from Alamat. Taneo, Mo, Tomas, Alas, R-Ji, and Jao left everyone speechless with “Say U Love Me.” The P-pop sensation also went downstage to serenade the crowd closer with “Sa Panaginip Na Lang.” Each of the boys gave flowers to lucky fans, further filling the air with love and admiration.
Moreover, Alamat capped off their special stage with the fan favorite “Dayang,” which was part of the group’s first LP, IsaPuso.
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Rob Deniel presents an electric stage
What’s more romantic than having someone like Rob Deniel appear in front of your house to serenade you? The 20-year-old singer kicked off his setlist with “Sinta,” which was immediately followed by “Gabi.”
Rob Deniel also sang “Ang Pag-ibig,” while the photos of the lovely couple who won the Bingo Plus contest were flashed onscreen. “Miss Miss” had everyone singing along, with “RomCom” perfectly concluding his stage.
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Adie casts a magical spell with his addicting voice
It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Adie has effortlessly defined love with each note that escapes his mouth. “Hoy!” was a perfect start to his setlist, followed by the soulful “Tahanan.” Adie continued to captivate everyone’s hearts as he went down onstage to move closer to them.
Furthermore, Janine Berdin joined him onstage to perform their duet of “Mahika.”
Arthur Nery… *fangirls really hard*
Finally, Arthur Nery returned to bewitch his Binhi over and over again. His stage presence was purely magnetic, drawing both devoted fans and casual listeners into his world.
The singer-songwriter started with “Cotton Candy,” seducing us all with his alluring tone. A riveting stage of “Mikasa” followed as Janine Berdin joined Arthur onstage. While another duet with Janine Teñoso’s “Pelikula” made the night even more special.
Arthur Nery also displayed his brilliance with “Take All The Love,” which was the original soundtrack of My Husband, My Lover.
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ILYSM: A Valentine Harana Concert Highlight
Nearing the end of the night, Adie performed his groundbreaking track “Paraluman” while Arthur Nery had everyone mesmerized with “Pagsamo.” All the artists then gathered together onstage to once again sing “Harana” by Parokya Ni Edgar.
As the final notes faded into the night, love stories were woven into every song. The artists took time to forward a short ment to introduce each performance, painting a vivid tapestry of passion and longing. Particularly, the songs resonated with the shared experiences of the audience, binding them together in this wonderful celebration of love.
Meanwhile, the ILYSM: A Valentine Harana Concert happened on February 13, 2024, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. It was attended by OPM artists Arthur Nery, Adie, Rob Deniel, Janine Teñoso, Rhodessa, and Janine Berdin. P-pop star Alamat also appeared as a special guest performer.
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Event Coverage: Bea Ibañez
Photos: Charie Navarro
