![]() Articles were up early, just after the week the announcement was made.Īs OCPH, we held usual Sunday meetings where we would talk and plan about our gimmicks for the concert. Everyone was anticipating the show, inviting everyone to go. It was very heartwarming to see the Filipino concert/music/hootowl community all giddy with excitement for May 8. It was really exciting to see the whole fan community up and about. I even asked her on that day if I can file a personal leave on May 8 for the show. In that moment, I had to run her through my alternate life as an Owl City fan for her to understand why I was acting hysterical and hyper. I called up Mommy Rae – just got out of the shower (oops) so there was no outlet but a Facebook post and a chat to Minell that basically consisted of “OMG OMG OMG? OMG LIKE OMG?!!” I remember meeting my manager at my current work in the airport that day and fan-girling to her. I called Dowe – was at work and can’t take calls. I called up Lg- no answer, probably asleep too. I called Colwin – no answer, still sleeping I guess. I panicked and called each of my friends to deliver and herald the good news. ![]() After 4 long years, Owl City is coming back to Manila and it’s for Free! Concert announcement from Owl City’s Facebook Page My status right after I read the post above I double checked- triple checked and quadruple checked Owl City’s Facebook page and to my shocked surprise, it was real. Last February 2015 – I was on my way to Cagayan de Oro waiting at NAIA 3 – 7:00am that day, checking out my Facebook feed and reading this uncanny post from fellow Owl City fan turned friend, Minell “OWL CITY IS COMING BACK TO MANILA.” I could not bring myself to believe that it was legit – it was not everyday that you see such news about a concert when no tour was currently present for the band. From what I see, the defining character of an Owl City fan is dedicated, patient and resilient. I always stress out how unique I think the fandom is. Through the years, I’ve seen how the community has grown and is home to the fans of Owl City in the Philippines. This 2015, Owl City Philippines (OCPH) celebrates its 5th anniversary as the first and only Owl City community in the Philippines. But we had to look at the brighter side of things, we had to work our way harder, resounding that noise that will bring Owl City back in Manila. I know, I am such a bad example but as much as I want to be that exemplary leader of a fan base, I felt bad not being included in the tour. I admit that I was one of those people who truly felt devastated when Owl City missed to tour the Philippines last 2012 for the Midsummer Station tour. The whole fandom was in a frenzy and I loved how everything became so alive again. ![]() Late 2014, Owl City released an EP entitled Ultraviolet headlined by the single, Beautiful Times. ![]() Adam himself confirmed that he has been busy making music. No offense to my friends in Hong Kong because the people were really ecstatic that night but it’s just that it feels different when I’m not with my fellow Pinoy fans.Īfter that 2013 concert and the last album, The Midsummer Station – Owl City has become quiet. However, as much as I had a good time, I knew it would never be the same without my fellow Filipino fans. Every time I watch Owl City live, I always end up overwhelmed and awestruck at how amazing the band delivers on stage. I vividly recall the energy of the band that night and how every song reverberated through my deepest emotions. I remember my last Owl City concert last August 2013 – me and my friend Reine went all the way to Hong Kong just to watch Owl City live. So two weeks after May 8, my thoughts are finally ready to be shared. Whenever I talk about Owl City or write about him, I always end up delaying everything because the moment I think about him – the music – the band and the people – a wave of memories haunt me and begs me to be written. Hana, Lg and Colwin – my awesomest friends in this planet!
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