I first encountered David Foster's music in high school through his hit instrumental song the 'Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire' which peaked at the Billboard Top 20. Incidentally, it was the song that opened his show last night.
I had already seen him live 8 years ago at the Araneta Coliseum which featured Charice when she was still a woman. Fast forward to last night, David retains the concept of his show which showcases the best vocal talents he has discovered these past few years which included Pia Toscano and Daniel Emmett.
To say that the show was an aural spectacle is an understatement. Everyone in the show, from his wife, Katharine McPhee, to local superstars Martin Nievera and Morissette, to the aforementioned two singers, gave fabulous renditions of all of David Foster's hit. They not only gave justice to each of the songs, their performances were spot on note-wise.
David is also a consummate storyteller so he regaled the audience with the back story of the songs he wrote especially his 'hate' for the Top Gun hit, Take My Breath Away. Better to watch the remaining five shows to find out why LOL
His wife, Katharine McPhee was also a revelation. She has had a minor hit in the US, my favorite 'Over It', but during the show, she showed the range that she can do - from a Broadway track, to a country song, to Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You'. She was also funny and quite disarming with her storytelling.
What I can guarantee is that it is an entertaining show and their voices and performance will take your breath away. Definitely worth the ticket price!
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