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The story behind Maki's surprise guesting at LANY concert
The story behind Maki's surprise guesting at LANY concert
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OPM hitmaker and "Dilaw" singer Maki surprised fans last Saturday when he appeared onstage at LANY's sold-out concert at the Philippine Arena.
OPM hitmaker and "Dilaw" singer Maki surprised fans last Saturday when he appeared onstage at LANY's sold-out concert at the Philippine Arena.
Maki shared the stage with LANY frontman Paul Klein and sang one of the band's newest songs "Out of My League."
Maki shared the stage with LANY frontman Paul Klein and sang one of the band's newest songs "Out of My League."
Speaking exclusively to ABS-CBN News, Maki said he was completely surprised when they got the invitation from the concert promoter.
Speaking exclusively to ABS-CBN News, Maki said he was completely surprised when they got the invitation from the concert promoter.
He added that the original plan was just to do a front act for the band, but things changed midway and he was instead asked to sing with LANY.
He added that the original plan was just to do a front act for the band, but things changed midway and he was instead asked to sing with LANY.
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"Sobrang crazy! Up to now, hindi ko siya ma-grasp sa utak ko. But I'm really, really so grateful to be able to get this opportunity for someone like me na rising pa lang," he said.
"Sobrang crazy! Up to now, hindi ko siya ma-grasp sa utak ko. But I'm really, really so grateful to be able to get this opportunity for someone like me na rising pa lang," he said.
Maki revealed that he has been a fan of LANY but had to brush up on the new singles.
Maki revealed that he has been a fan of LANY but had to brush up on the new singles.
"I've been a fan for years. Although sa latest release medyo hindi na ako familiar kasi ang daming nangyayari sa OPM, so mas in-immerse ko sarili ko sa OPM. When I got the news nga, sabi ko 'Oh my god, kailangan kong alamin lahat ito!'"
"I've been a fan for years. Although sa latest release medyo hindi na ako familiar kasi ang daming nangyayari sa OPM, so mas in-immerse ko sarili ko sa OPM. When I got the news nga, sabi ko 'Oh my god, kailangan kong alamin lahat ito!'"
He also shared that this is a full circle moment — sharing the stage with one of his musical influences.
He also shared that this is a full circle moment — sharing the stage with one of his musical influences.
"Kumbaga, bumalik ako doon sa 2015-2016 self ko. Na-realize ko na ang dami ko ring influence na nakuha from LANY sa mga music na ginagawa ko ngayon.
"Kumbaga, bumalik ako doon sa 2015-2016 self ko. Na-realize ko na ang dami ko ring influence na nakuha from LANY sa mga music na ginagawa ko ngayon.
"This is my first international collaboration concert. To be able to perform with the people that influenced me sa music, sobrang crazy nu'n, sobrang wild," he said.
"This is my first international collaboration concert. To be able to perform with the people that influenced me sa music, sobrang crazy nu'n, sobrang wild," he said.
Seconds before hitting the stage, his nerves were all over the place.
Seconds before hitting the stage, his nerves were all over the place.
"Nanginginig po ako sobra, kung alam niyo lang! Philippine Arena was so massive. Para ka na lang nalulunod sa ilaw. I tried to affirm myself na I deserve this stage, to be able to share the stage with LANY," Maki said.
"Nanginginig po ako sobra, kung alam niyo lang! Philippine Arena was so massive. Para ka na lang nalulunod sa ilaw. I tried to affirm myself na I deserve this stage, to be able to share the stage with LANY," Maki said.
"I never would have thought that I will experience such heartwarming moment."
"I never would have thought that I will experience such heartwarming moment."
And if singing the stage with LANY wasn't enough, Klein played Maki's hit "Dilaw." They also shared moments backstage and during the pre-show rehearsals.
And if singing the stage with LANY wasn't enough, Klein played Maki's hit "Dilaw." They also shared moments backstage and during the pre-show rehearsals.
"Hindi ako makapaniwala na pinakinggan nila yung 'Dilaw,' 'yung buong song... Sinabihan ako ni Paul na, 'The song is really good.' Kahit Tagalog siya, na-appreciate nila 'yung music. Sa akin talaga, it has no barriers. OPM we can thrive using our own language. I'm just really happy na I'm slowly getting there.
"Hindi ako makapaniwala na pinakinggan nila yung 'Dilaw,' 'yung buong song... Sinabihan ako ni Paul na, 'The song is really good.' Kahit Tagalog siya, na-appreciate nila 'yung music. Sa akin talaga, it has no barriers. OPM we can thrive using our own language. I'm just really happy na I'm slowly getting there.
"Sabi nga nila, 'Aalayo pa, pero malayo na.'"
"Sabi nga nila, 'Aalayo pa, pero malayo na.'"
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