The great Luis Miguel Concert
To the chagrin of those who paid as much as US$1000 to see Luis Miguel last night, those who stayed home got the last laugh....a free TV live concert on Telecentro Channel 13!!!! I felt like I had a VIP seat in my bed.
Very nervous at the beginning and facing a few technical sound problems, Luis Miguel simply took over the Dominican Republic last night and proved to be the idol of all Dominican women. His speech was erratic and he did not exchange any jokes or conversation with the crowd. He never came back when asked at the end for en encore.
I never have liked his music, but I have to admit this guy has one hell of a voice and a natural charisma that covers up for his cold treatment of the crowds. I mean, the guy was even carried by his bodyguards several times over to pick up flower bouquets. His monstrous bodyguards watched his every move and appeared as almost part of the act. He hardly touched any of the women and was afraid to get close to them.
President Hipolito Mejia gave the event the importance it deserved by attending with his wife. This was definetly a world class concert, perhaps the best concert ever in this nation. The technology displayed here overshadowed anything that had been done before. The shower of confetti was impressive. The women fans looked absolutely beautiful and romantic. Santo Domingo dressed at its best. I did not notice him using lip sync. In fact, his voice live is better than on records and his musicians are consumate professionals. The Mariachi was elegant and at the top of its game.
In other words, Luis Miguel, I hate to admit it, but you are #1. Nobody even comes a close 2nd.
We are now serving notice on Mike Tyson. We, the real men in DR want you to bring your carnivorous mean act here. We proved we got more money than any country to put on your fight with Reggae Lennox Lewis, our British hero and Champ. After this love affair with Luismi, let's have some gore!!!!
TW