| Friday, September 14, 2007 |
| Yay from Australia and Philippines. |
Hello footfolks. I just watched a fairly good quality cam-video of "On Fire" from the recent Australia tour (at this blog) and I think it's one of my all-time favourite SF videos of that variety. For some reason it took me back to when I first fell in love with Switchfoot's music, and I kind of went through that feeling all over again as I watched it. Be moved...
I shall not delve into the why of my week of absence (as Vicky had it covered) except I have a "do not try this at home" piece of advise for ya'll: be very very sure of what you're doing if you ever take 23 credits in a university semester. Moving on...
It was interesting to see you guys' mixed reactions to the "Amateur Lovers" cover I posted last time with the question "yay or nay?" So what do I think? Yay all the way. I think they made a great, bold choice in covering Switchfoot, and not just that, in picking "Amateur Lovers" of all songs. Two thumbs up to the youth group band for an energetic effort that sought to give a fresh treatment to the song. Yay, and again I say yay. (Okay, I'll admit I'm just enjoying the sound of that word. yay.)
Our Filipino friends across the pond recently witnessed a rare occurrence of cosmic proportions. Naturally, they were blown away. I've selected three blogs about it for your reading pleasure. The first one's written by Tina, one of the girls in the Street Team that hosted the band (I love the poster - wish I could have a copy!) The second one is here, and besides describing the incident on stage when Jerome got the guys to eat a Filipino delicacy called balut (an egg with an unborn chick inside. ...something so hardcore many Filipinos themselves wouldn't dare eat it), it includes pictures, like these:
And Jon's black t-shirt is rad.
The third one has some sweeet pictures (check it out!), three of which I've sampled below:
Lastly, and I think this is an amazing find: a very recent radio interview with Jon and Chad in Australia. Listen/download here. It features an acoustic performance of "Awakening" at the end. And there were some really wise things said in there that I would love to have in text. Let's see. Alright, later amigos.Labels: concert reviews., interviews. |
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That is a pretty sweet video of On Fire. I love that song.
and I can't belive they ate balut...I think I heard Chad was the only one that actually finished it. I think I'm with those many Filipinos that wouldn't dare eat it though.
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Hahaha..heeeey! I used to like balot! [when I was a kid, at least] Until I found out what it was.
Still can't believe they rode a jeep.
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AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing all the goods with us. I LOVED the interview..I love listening to Jon talk(and sing :} I love his mind.I also learned a little something about Jon I didnt know b-4 which made it even better!! kudos~~Pennylane
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WOW!!! i love those pictures!!!
i love the picture of all the guys by the poll...idk y....(Jon looks like really skinny in that picture for some reason?)
haha...and as im typing this my interview is being uploaded! :)
thanks for the update, i LOVED IT!
~lydz
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One of the most amazing things I've been to, ever. It was a great night to be inspired! To be "on fire" as it were. I hope it's not the last I see of them (and maybe someday I can thank them for what a positive influence they've been in my life). Well, the albums (I hope) will keep coming..
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Gosh, this post makes me so homesick I want to cry - Fort Santiago, Cuneta, SM Mall, Shangrila. How I miss it all.
I'm so glad that all you Pinoys had a great time!
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Ha...yeah...that black t-shirt.
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I am a BIG BIG fan... and I saw you guys when you came to Manila. You are the best!! We can't even describe how great it was... but seriously, your performance onstage is just awesome.
Please come back!!! Let me know if you want the entire Philippines to go do some begging because a lot of people want to see more of you.
God bless!!!
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Welcome back Phil, though I don't really think you were gone too terribly long!! However your posts are much appreciated! I just wanted to comment in an attempt to sympathize with you. College is hard, and life is busy because of it. Though that being said my busy of 16 credit hours seems to pale in comparision to yours. Along with the fact that I'm not redoing a website. That has to add so much more stress on to it all.
Though I will say that I am busy between college, work(i'm trying to work as much as I can, but since I commute to college and have to commute back to work, I'm lacking in hours!), and helping run a youth group at my church, and finally taking care of my mom. (she has cancer, so my family and I have to do a lot of stuff regarding that) So I figure you're doing much more work than I, but I'm guessing your wishing for more hours in the day right along with me.
Hang in there Phil! I'm sure we can survive this experience they call college!!
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Jon's black t-shirt? You been smoking you-know-what again Phil? ;)
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Phil - oh do i know about 23 credit hours... i'm doing 23.5 this sem. as well. overload is pretty much nuts.
i love the on fire video and photos. the rest i'll have to check out later :) (i need to get my car fixed) hah.
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@arpit- he's not wearing it in any of the pics I used in the blog, but if you click the link to see the rest, you'll find it. ;)
@brittany- thanks! yes, we can do this...let's hang in there. my bio teacher in highschool used to say "what you put into your studies is what you get out of it". i'm trying to use that to motivate myself. :)
@emily- no way! 23.5 is crazy. I thought I was the only crazy one. and yes, check out the interview, it's fab. peeeace.
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Phil,
I know what you are going through with taking a lot of classes. Last semester I signed up for 8 classes because they all looked interesting, and I just collapsed under the pressure. I didn't show up for some classes, wasn't able to focus on my work, it was a mess. Then I'm back to school, full of anxiety because my confidence was badly shaken. I went to my guidance counselor who helped me get rid of some negative feelings, and tell me how to contact my two professors who gave me incompletes so I wouldn't get F's(seeing that word on my transcript made me think of Switchfoot's Incomplete song). If the workload becomes too much, then I recommend lighting it so you won't end up like me. God bless, and good luck.
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Great post, and excellent video. "On Fire" has meant more and more to me as I've grown older.
@EVERY Switchfoot fan out there: I put up an online petition for Switchfoot and Relient K requesting they perform "Deathbed" on their upcoming concert tour.
You can read and sign it via the link: http://www.petitiononline.com/4thesong/petition.html
It would be an amazing thing to hear this 11-minute epic live! :-)
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I'm pretty sure that video of On Fire was from melbourne which was an amazing show.
P.S if its not too hard would someone please be able to make an mp3 of it? i tried but my computer kept buffering it.
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@sam:I LOVE YOU!!!!
i sooooooooooooooooooo sooooooo want them to play deathbed!!!!!
Jon should like come up on the stage @ the last minute and sing(im sure the croud would LOVE that)
THAT WOULD BE SOOOOO RAD!
oh, WELCOME BACK PHIL!
~lydz
p.s. (i want then to play that song sooo badly!) oh and the shirt-LOL!
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i have the same hat as jon. i never wear it tho. its xl and i have a normal sized head, maybe it could be considered large when my hair is taken into consideration but i dont think it will truly fit until i get my injections for enlargening it next year. then i will wear my hat aaaaall day :)
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Hi Phil, I'm Tina and you mentioned me in this entry. WOOOOOH. I'm so honored. :) It truly was a memorable experience; my friends and I still can't stop talking about it (although we try :P). Can't wait to have them back here again, and hopefully they'd stay longer so we can bring them surfing or something. :D
Take care!
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Wow. Great post. I love the live version of On Fire. It's so... moving.
Awesome interview too. I love how Jon always makes you look at things in a different perspective. He really does dare you to move. It's just great.
And thanks for taking time to post. Really =)
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oh i found another interview with drew, tim and jerome that was also in australia. it is so fuuny. it is something that you MUST listen too. i was laughing through the whole thing. if you want to download it go here "http://www.fm1032.com.au/MP3.asp?ChannelID=10" and then scroll down and and you should be able to download it.
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Ah, I missed you, Phil. Your absence caused me so much torment. No shit.
Anyway, great post, as always, and how cool are the photos eh?
That one where he's hanging from a jeepney is the coolest. :D
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Dudes, please come back to the Philippines really soon. Seeing you guy's live in concert was an awesome experience, and is now one of the highlights of my year. I know you get that alot. just wish i could've met you guys after the concert, and i kinda wish you did'nt have to leave so soon. But please come back soon, you won't have to eat the balot egg next time.haha.okay guys take care and keep making great music!
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@anonymous: i really liked your pictures! there pretty awsome
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another link for some sweet switchfoot photos: http://littlephotographer.multiply.com/photos/album/55/SWITCHFOOT_in_Manila
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That is a pretty sweet video of On Fire. I love that song.
and I can't belive they ate balut...I think I heard Chad was the only one that actually finished it. I think I'm with those many Filipinos that wouldn't dare eat it though.