[Nov. 27, 2011 UPDATE: PHOTO GALLERY AND HIGH RESOLUTION PERFORMANCE VIDEOS ADDED]
The David Foster and Friends concert series is already a certified hit with a successful run during it’s Asia Tour last year and a highly-requested return to the Mandalay Bay stage in Las Vegas. The main reason why these concerts are all sold-out is, of course, David Foster’s iconic songs – which have been the soundtrack for a lot of moments in the lives of concert-goers.
Aside from the “David Foster” part, another crowd-drawing aspect of these concerts is the “Friends” part. From legendary performers like Peter Cetera, Donna Summer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Josh Groban, and Chaka Khan, you could say that David Foster has lots of really famous friends. Their star power do help in getting people to the concert, but their most important contribution is how they give life to David Foster’s musical masterpieces.
One excellent example of an artist who adds new dimensions to existing songs is Charice. Her powerful voice and natural talent in performing has captured the admiration of people across different continents. In almost every David Foster and Friends concert she performed in, Charice always receives a standing ovation.
And this second half of 2011, Charice will again amaze and touch the hearts of audiences in three upcoming David Foster and Friends concerts.
The first one is just a month away – The David Foster and Friends Summer Concert in Napa Valley. It’s a part of the celebration of Napa’s Festival del Sole, and it’s also a fundraising event for the David Foster Foundation.
When: July 16, 2011, Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Robert Mondavi Winery, Highway 29, California
Who: David Foster, Charice, The Canadian Tenors, etc.
Tickets: Buy here
The second one is the second return of the Hitman: David Foster and Friends Concert in Las Vegas. The original run of this concert was in 2008, and the second one was last year, 2010.
When: October 1, 2011, Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
Who: David Foster, Charice, etc.
Tickets: Buy here
Third one is the Thanksgiving Weekend concert of the Hitman: David Foster and Friends Concert in Las Vegas. Most probably, this will feature the same line-up of the earlier October concert.
When: November 25, 2011, Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
Who: David Foster, Charice, etc.
Tickets: Buy here
Videos uploaded by ice3353 and jrmncd
Hey Chasters, what concert are you planning on watching? Or maybe you’re saving up for all three? Tell us your plans by leaving a comment below.
By Sofia Carrera, charicemania.com
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Charice has to do something to stand out and brand herself cuz the best voice in the world isn’t enough to make her a superstar unfortunately. I didn’t read all the comments but what I did read from you makes a lot of sense, so try not to lose your cool by writing IN CAPITAL LETTERS haha! A lot of people probably agree with you, but I suspect they don’t hang out at CM cuz of the fanatic, older chasters here. Well I’m really glad these filipino chasters support Charice unconditionally, but that’s not gonna help her gain popularity with the mass population of non-filipinos except in other Asian countries for obvious reasons.
If you think about it, though, Charice is already successful beyond her wildest dreams, she has come so far! so I’m thinking maybe she’s satisfied with her career already or else she would make more effort to promote herself even by just dressing a little better on stage. She’s always so casual lately, which you can get away with if you’re a guy singer, but the girl singers have to bring it cuz us younger fans notice what you’re wearing! I don’t think I have ever seen Taylor Swift performing on stage in anything but a beautiful dress. I think Charice must be satisfied with the big bucks she’s already making, but yeah I agree she could go so much farther with the right packaging and songs. But oh well, it’s not up to us, it’s her own life to live and plan and strategize. For me, it’s all good wherever she goes next from here.
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Well there you go, it’s gone wrong cuz the proper promotion is lacking just like Darren said. But don’t bring up the race card, @ILC, cuz Charice is waaayy ahead of the game of dozens of struggling Americans & British who are trying to “make it.” Just look at ‘em all on YouTube, I have lots of favorite YouTube artists too who aren’t recognized for their talents either. Charice’s career has truly been blessed, she’s had more than her share of good fortune that many others never ever get in their lifetimes – black, white or whatever.
Now she needs that elusive hit song or two or three. Iyaz had a big hit and what’s he been up to lately? ditto Sean Kingston, James Blunt, and other one-hit wonders. I hope Charice’s career really has staying power with some good song choices and great promotion.
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I admire your thoughts and a lot of the things you’re saying are valid, but don’t generalize old people as old old; there are a lot of them who have a lot of spunk and in tune to what’s going on around. Fans in the general are of different kinds. Sweet, humble, content, naive and vulnerable, and then the opposite are hip, smart, aware, energized, protective, ambitious, imaginative etc. I think they are all good; variety is the spice of life.
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You have the right to be here, no less than the trees and the stars. (This is from Desiderata, which ArrVee mentioned in an earlier comment.) Your participation counts because you are part of the universe, and any point of a sphere is a center, so don’t leave because we like you, and you mean a lot to us at CM.
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Maybe you forget that Charice is honored this year as the best new artist in Japan this year, beating the likes of Justine Bieber ,Bruno Mars… In the process and her album infinity soaring to the top in Japan, the world’s second largest music.I definitely believe that her management team are doing a good job and the projection of her career is steadily going up.
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That’s good wishful thinking; I hope that will materialize.
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It’s interesting to read here of so many fans having a lot of advise and ideas about what Charice should be – I am quite happy with what I see in her.
I have so much to worry about my own life that I really don’t have advise to give to Charice or to her management about being a superstar.
I just enjoy her performances.
Is this the new ‘thing’ right now? To give advise to Charice????? Wow she has so many advisers. hmmmmmm. I need advise too:)
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Some people like her the way she is right now, but some others want to see her become a superstar; if that is possible, they are just trying to help, or talk about how it could happen. People care, because Charice is the first Asian/Filipino to ever achieve this stature in music industry. Fans can identify, if that is happening because they most likely dreamed of the same thing happening to themselves or wished for a hero who are like themselves; to see this happen to Charice gives validation to their dreams and to them as people. So giving advice is ok for those who care and know what they’re talking about. Whether the advice is taken or not, it’s still good for some to let their thoughts and feelings out, and it’s good that CM provides them this space and the chance to communicate.
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Good point Auau, PEOPLE WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. Charice has plenty of those experienced/experts in the music industry in her team right now. DF said that Marc S.(her manager) is very good. Warner Bros should know by now how to market their talent don’t you think. I say leave the thinking to the hired experts, this is not like your DO IT YOURSELF PLUMBING!!! Just sit back and relax!!! She’s in good hands.
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She’s in good hands, but I can sense the inconsistencies once in a while that is distracting, proven by videos I watched. It would be nice to know if she’s surrounded by all truly good people, but I doubt that. As they say, success can attract some vultures and sycophants, and there might be some of these people in her team who don’t care and don’t know fully well what they’re doing. I can only hope our princess will grow mature to be more confident, so she can see these things and deal with her team accordingly.
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I agree to some of your comments but about adele and lady gaga and others??well not at all. There is nothing unique about adele. She is just a British singer song writer who happened to composed catchy good songs like someone like you and rolling in the deep. I like those songs by the way..Lady Gaga to me is just a re invented Madonna of the 21st century. Their voices even sounds the same..Lady Gaga and her team had only found a way to tickle the imagination of the public by wearing sexy ridiculous outfits and making “bizarre” music videos. Sex, image and some danceable songs is the formula that worked for her. Adele..she “wears her heart on her sleeve”..It’s unnecessary to mention that.. Don’t tell us about the personality of the aforementioned artists as if Charice has a lesser/weaker personality than them. You don’t know what she had been through. She hurdled hardships and poverty at an early age and came up stronger and more successful. Don’t forget also that all of the artists you mentioned are all Americans and British. I’ts easier for them to make it as a mega star than Charice. No matter how many people will try to sugarcoat and euphemistically say “no, race doesn’t matter at all” the truth will still prevail. Her being an Asian/Filipino is still a big factor. I’m not saying that the megastar status in the US is impossible to achieve. The uphill battle of Charice to megastardom in the US will just be slow but steady. I had already predicted that long time ago. Furthermore, the entertainment industry is a cutthroat business. In a world of a “dog eat dog”, a lot of artists have to abandon and disregard their own dignity for fame and fortune. Some will “sell” their “soul” to the “devil”.(not literally of course. go figure). But Charice had an instrument that impressed Oprah, DF and houndred of thousands if not millions of people around the world. That instrument is her great talent. Charice has the talent,personality and strong charisma. Now Charice and her team need only to create the formula that works for her. They need to find and identify her market niche and image that best suit and work well for her and continue making or composing great songs. Together with this and proper promotion,you can’t go wrong with that.No pressure though. I’ts their call.
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And it’s ridiculous how much you reject Adele. You obviously don’t like great music, and don’t know her body of work. Unlike you, I’m not a one-artist-fan kind a guy. I like good music PERIOD. Adele is not just a one hit wonder who happens to write catchy songs. Her ENTIRE Cd (CD’s she has had 2 now) is amazing and is a direct reflection of her emotions, feelings, and talent as a singer/songwriter. Charice may have gone through a lot, and yes condolences to her father’s death, but her music doesn’t reflect this emotional suffering you so proudly refer to… Her music has no specific sound that when you hear it, you know, oh yes, that’s a Charice song.
I never meant to say that Charice is a lesser artist. I am talking about her management team. I have been constantly disappointed with her team because I still DO NOT hear her songs in the radio here in San Fancisco. Granted, it’s a tough market here in SF (you’re competing with pop songs, rigaton, hip-hop, indei rock, 80′s new-wave, techno, and etc…), but still, Pyramid was only on air for less than a month, Louder was never played, and none of her songs are in local bar, club jukeboxes. That’s called lack of promotion.
She has the potential, but her management is not doing enough to push her into the publicsphere. So waht do we get? No new fans and we stuck with annoying fans who can’t accept other’s honest opinions, and must always be on the defensive. I’m a huge fan of Charice, but I’m disappointed with her and her mnaaagement’s choices…
A true artist knows how to grow with time.
Look at Christina… She’s a big mess now! because she doesn’t know how to grow with the time.
And about Oprah… she has lost much of her clout in the pop industry. Her market is middle-aged women (maybe men)… but ask an 18 year old if they care about what Oprah says? In my University, there is a general disregard for Oprah among youths, which is Charice’s market. (I’m not disregarding Oprah at all… she still has a lot of influence, just not with 18-34 demographic, now).
Anyway, I wish you could just stop being on the defensive and look around. This is not the world of Mariah, Whitney, and other power ballad singers anymore. charice doesn’t have to “sell her soul.” Just make more consitent and appropriate decisions that would always lead to her being identified as Charice. Right now I don’t think it’s working, but hopeful that someday her team wakes up and realizes how to manage her correctly…
BTW, her Japan management are doing a much better job. Her identity in japan is more consistent and in keeping with her overall identity there…
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Darren, I like everything that you are saying. You are aware, passionate,and intelligent fan of Charice; I wish i, and more of us are like you. It’s good for Charice, and her team to know she has vigilant fans, watching if they’re doing a good job or not. As they say, success can attract a lot of vultures and sychopants; we don’t want that to happen to our princess.
I’m also glad you understand she doesn’t have to sell herself to the devil. I already mentioned earlier you are the type that should be in her team, to help make sure the machinery is working smoothly and effectively, propelling our princess to megastardom with proper vehicle and packaging. I’m like you by the way; I like many different artists and different songs, as long as they are good lyrics and melody.
One more thing, What can you say about Charice identity in the Philippines? Does she or doesn’t she have one at all? Am i asking a dumb question here? I hope you answer. I also hope you keep posting, and more power to you!
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By the way I luv all kinds of fans of Charice. Aware and intelligent like Darren, as well as sweet and humble like many others here, or even those who are naive; they all make our participation at CM exciting, and more interesting.
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It’s kind of funny that you should imply Charice doesn’t express herself enough through her music because that is one of the attributes that defines and sets her apart from other singers – her ability to sing with emotion.
As for “identifyable” (with her peers) we won’t know until her “Infinity” album becomes available in the US. We already know it is a big success with the Japanese (number 2 best seller).
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You are not the only one giving advises here of all those good points about Charice, there’s a bunch just like you and they all received a lot of negative feed backs. You know why? It’s because they are missing one thing “credibility”. They keep on giving advises but yet they never done it before if it’s going to work or not so what’s the point listening to them. Same thing to you, what is your credibility?
Charice has a lot of talents to offer that mostly other Artist doesn’t have. Whatever genre she sings she’s good at it and in my point of view her management still trying their best to figure out where she fits in. They slowly getting there. They might be keep on failing but remember failure is part of big success.
You might say majority of Charice fans are old folks and hard to deal with but they are are not just fans but will remain fans no matter what will happened to Charice future and they still patiently waiting for Charice to get up there and she will get there at no time.
For me she is already a mega star. It might not be in terms of fame and wealth but talent wise she’s very huge. For all do respect with the recent stars and to all musical legends and I don’t have to mentioned there names because everybody knows them but I will tell you they cannot compete toe to toe with Charice. No one in this world that can do what Charice is doing right now. That’s the reason why DF keep on saying before Charice has a bright future and it’s scary and the word “scary” is yet to come so get ready and be prepared because you will never know what will going to hit you.
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@ IvanRS, you have a good point as well, more realistic perhaps, considering how things go as Charice matures in the business that adopted her.
Most important of all is that Charice has to remain happy and authentic as time goes by, because I think her fans would not like to see her as too manufactured. The essence of Charice that people like is her sweetness and her honesty, so everything will happen only depending on what change, which also by the way includes packaging, she can be comfortable with, and how she can handle success as she matures. I remembered her mentioned in past interview, she didn’t really expect to be famous all over the world, only in the Philippines at first, and yet she’s been to many places already, farther than she imagined as a child. We don’t know if her drive has changed as she has grown, for one thing is sure, her responsibility has gotten bigger with more family members counting on her, and more fans all over the world wanting her song and her pilgrimage to different places. It is possible her drive and outlook has changed along the way. Only the people who are closest to Charice know and decide; how far the chances they have to take on her depends on how they believe. With their talents in management, they can only work so far, but the rest depends on what destiny has in store for Charice.
Both of you, Darren and IvanRS, seem very nice, energetic and well-meaning spirits; it would be nice I think for the likes of you to join Charice management team, just to see what you can contribute the career of our princess, transforming her farther to become a megastar. Thanks for your thoughts, and God bless to both of you!
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Her vocals are there. Definitely there. But she if she wants to get serious in American pop industry, she needs to understand that marketing, pr, packaging, and, yes, all the superficial stuff does matter, especially nowadays.
She doesn’t have to be superficial herself. Being confident about one’s appearance is not superficial. As a powerful woman, she should use her budding womanhood as a sign of her power. She can use it as a way to triumph over the world, over her haters, over the non-believers.
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I understand what you’re trying to say about the way sales are influenced by image as much as the actual music. And I don’t disagree with that. What I do disagree with is your appraisal of Charice. I would argue that she’s comfortable and confident the way she dresses now, because let’s face it, it takes a lot more strength to do your own thing than be the same as the rest. Charice is her own brand, and if she doesn’t sell millions and millions of records in the future then so be it. That won’t be a negative reflection on Charice herself, but more a reflection of the priorities of the industry and the consumers.
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YOu catch my drift? Right now, Charice’s songs are all over the place. Ballads here, pop songs here, covers there… She needs to pick one and stick to it. Then match that sound with an appropriate, identifiable on screen persona. That way marketing her would be much easier…
Plainly stated, Charice may be comfortable with the way she dresses, but it’s not going to take her anywhere, unless she carefully calculates every appearance, song, move, etc she makes. It’s a lot of work. Branding oneself is not easy. That’s why there’s only a handful of mega-superstars in the world.
As for the “implicit” statement…Trust me, what Charice wears is already very trendy. But I never said anything about “trendy.” I was referring to an “identifiable” look, a look that translates confidence. Would you go to job interview wearing seats? No… you “dress for success”… same goes with the pop industry.
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Correction:
“Would you go to job interview wearing SWEATS? No… you “dress for success”… same goes with the pop industry.”
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I think Louder could have been bigger in the US. Unfortunately they did not promote it at all… Her first single should have been a fast dance song. Notice that most breakthrough pop songs by a new artist (with exception of a few who don’t sing fast songs like Adele) is almost always a fast song?
Once Charice grabs the worlds attention with a fast song which is what people want right now, THEN she can do ballads. She needs to become a known voice and personality first, then she can do what she wants and make people want what she wants them to want.
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that rendition of YASB, especially given that it was dedicated to her late father, is one of her epic performances that leaves you not knowing what hit you. No one except her truly knows what her dad meant to her, and for her to channel all those feelings into such a sublime and emotion-filled performance leaves one torn between respectful applause and all-out cheering, but the audience couldn’t hold back …
what really struck me though, was her choice of song – and this speaks to the essence of her bond with her father. I am reminded of a passage from the poem “Desiderata”, and how it also applies to people:
” … With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world …”
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“Go placidly among the noise and haste… Be careful, strive to be happy.” I wonder how many Chasters share this as well. So good to know Chasters are good people who are aware of spiritual code of conduct. Bravo!
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By the way I’m happy to see no distracting or malfunctioning wardrobe in these videos; your outfit are flattering to your figure, so congrats to the people working on your costumes this time, or to whoever looked you over before you go onstage. I always like the empowering hats which remind me of Johnny Depp’s Willy Wonka. Perhaps you’re also channeling Michael’s androgyny which actually helped his career. Although I’m saying this for the first time, i’ve always thought Avril Lavigne when I see some of your pictures, which is not bad because variety/reinvention is good for entertainment, and not to mention longevity in the business, as already proven by someone like Madonna, and recently your idol Lady Gaga. Some fans welcome and appreciate change to spice up their lives a little. As life is a journey, life also means change.
Going back to the subject of family, I’m happy for your reuniting with your relatives on your father’s side. Someone said or wrote that things happen for a reason, even having relatives that don’t get along in the beginning. Life as a journey is all about learning. The spirit has to learn even from the experience of having parents that are challenged or having their own problems. That’s why they say we can’t choose our family, but we can choose our friends. The combined lessons we learned from experiences between our family and friends can enrich our lives and make us better and wiser human beings. Perhaps in your case, you are a better singer now after everything you experienced with your dad, so in essence your father is or was a spiritual teacher.
Lastly, I’d like to say I’m very happy for your continued success, and I still hope for the day I’ll be free to come out and experience your concert live. More power to you and “BREAK A LEG!”(this is theatre lingo) on your forthcoming concerts next month, and in the early part of year 2012. Happy New Year!
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Charice singing ‘You Are So Beautiful’ is part of her healing process. This was my favorite “Ming” performance of the night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cCKSn7yizo
Here are a couple other songs I captured on video before I had battery issues:
Louder – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgOMgjeGyx8
Stand Up For Love – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPnJ_4r2ZxA
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People, who suffer the loss a loved one by death in the family, endure or go through the process of grieving. The bereaved undergo the process of grieving in five stages; anger, denial, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. For some people, it may take a short period of time to recover. Others, it may take years or even a lifetime to go through process of grieving. The end-result or goal is to reach acceptance.
Charice is a survivor, a fighter, and a person of moral integrity. She’ll recover and attain acceptance with the help of her family and the love and support of Chasters around the world. Singing to her father, as a tribute, is actually helping Charice to reach aceptance and on her way to full recovery and normal life.
I‘m actually very impressed by the maturity level that this world-class singer exhibited to the public. Allow Charice to do what she has to do when it comes to openly mentioning or singing to her father in public. Contrary to your opinion, it is NOT “all unnecessary bagage”. She has taken off and if she has not already done so, will gain new momentum in no time. Guarantee…
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We are not privy to what’s going on inside her heart. We can only speculate. She showed remarkable grace onstage while a kaleidoscope of emotions were going through her. The standing ovation the audience accorded her at the end of the song was a validation of the choice she made to pay tribute to her father. Unfortunately, that choice is not yours (or mine or anyone else’s) to make. It’s hers & hers alone.
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You obviously cannot deny that you like Charice because you keep coming to this site, clicking the thumbs down or posting some comments and pretending that you care!
Life is short..please do something nice…STOP FOOLING YOURSELVES!!!!
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Charice, may God bless you always!
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