It's only a matter of days before his silver anniversary concert,
but it seems that Gary Valenciano still has a lot of ideas about what to include in this historic event.
The two-night concert will be held at the Araneta Coliseum on November 14-15 and will feature special guests such as Jericho Rosales, Karylle, Rachelle Ann Go, and Pinoy Dream Academy winners Yeng Constantino and Laarni Lozada. Rapper Gloc 9 will also jam with Mr. Pure Energy along with other bands Rivermaya, Sugarfree, Bloomfields, and Salamin. Gary's children, namely Paolo, Gabriel and Kianna, will also give tribute to their father as he marks another milestone in his career.
In an interview with Mr. Pure Energy last Friday, November 7, during the Christmas Tree Lighting at the Araneta Center, Quezon City, he told PEP and TV5, "Ang dami pa naming mga ideas na pumapasok at ginagawa para maipasok para sa concert."
This just means that the singer is very hand on when it comes to preparing for his concert titled Live @ 25. "Basta pagdating sa mga concerts ko, talagang parang hands on ako, e," said Gary V. "So, 'yong mga ideas, lahat, kahit ideas ko man ang lahat ng ito, hindi ko ito magagawa kung wala ang magaling na team. Yes, it's going to be big for me."
The 44-year-old musician said that the show will be a celebration of his 25 years in music industry and he dedicates it to the fans who have always been supporting him.
"Well, it's a 25th year, 25th anniversary, you know. I guess talagang, you know, although celebration ito ni Gary V., it's not for him, it's for those who have supported him," he said.
The performer admitted that he wanted to include people that has been part of his music career, however this would take forever for the show to finish.
"Parang we have to weigh it left and right, and see kung sino dapat ang lumabas. Kasi, hindi alam ng lahat ito, pero maliban sa mga solo acts—like Rachelle Ann Go, Christian Bautista and all—my son, Paolo, nag-[prepare] din siya ng isang tribute para sa akin featuring the bands. So some of the band members, some of the bands like Rivermaya, Sugarfree, Bloomfields, ang dami," said Gary V about his guests on the said concert.
In the interview, Gary V. admitted that although he's been in show business for more than two decades, he still gets nervous whenever he organizes an event like this. "You know, we still have tickets to sell," he admitted.
Yet, he is still positive that the concert will have a good turnout. "These people here, the way they've been showing me so much support, I'm confident that, number one, we're gonna have a great time here, it's gonna be packed. Number two, pag-alis ng tao, parang we gave them more than what they came for, this, for me, is the important thing. Dapat pag-alis nila, talagang sulit ang binayaran nila."
In the end, Gary V. said that this is not just an anniversary offering but also a Christmas gift for his loyal supporters and, of course, to God who has given him talent in singing, dancing as well as acting.
He reiterated, "It's a Christmas gift but it's not just a gift to people, but it's a gift that has been given to me and I'm just sharing that to everybody else. And it being Christmas, I'm just giving glory back to the One who deserves it. You know, I can practice, I can sing everyday, pero kung hindi ito kagustuhan ng Panginoon wala rin ako."
Tickets for Live @ 25 are available at TicketNet (Tel. No. 911-5555).