With streaming music already a norm, listening to any song on-demand is quite a convenience in our digital age. It has evolved into a form of self-expression through curated playlists of songs and music videos , a much-awaited annual recap of the music we’ve enjoyed, and podcasts that serve as our personal forms of entertainment. Despite this modern convenience, live performances seem to still draw us in with big-named pop stars and even indie artists captivating passionate fans by singing and dancing to their heart’s content.
At a glance, elaborate production of shows in arenas and performances in intimate settings such as bars, stand in stark contrast to the solitary enjoyment from earphones and screens. This brings us to an intriguing reflection: What makes listening to live music such an emotionally charged experience? Vogue Philippines delved into this question, capturing the exhilaration of live performances and heartfelt moments of live music through the lens of the Huawei Pura 70 Pro. “It’s all about energy,” says singer-songwriter Rice Lucido as she recounts her performance at the acoustic stage during the Fête de la Musique’s 30th anniversary in the Philippines.
She expounds, “There’s a challenge when you’re the first to step onto the stage. Like, how do you draw people in? But when you see people just respond even with a nod to the beat of your music, you’re good. That feels good.
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