Complices Concert

I realize this is my first blog post in awhile. It has been difficult to keep up with writing a blog post on a regular basis when school consumes you. But, I finally decided that I would take the time and blog about something important. YES. I went to a concert. Now before you ask why I would waste my time going to a concert, or say you can do that anytime you are in the U.S., you must realize that this wasn't just any ole concert. This concert was one of the best concerts I have ever attended in my short life that I have lived. This weekend, I went to the Complices Concert in Santiago that featured three of my all time favorite Spanish-speaking artists. This weekend, I got to see Reik, Jesse y Joy, and Pablo Alborán perform. This concert was absolutely incredible. First of all, each group put on an incredible show, with dancing and audience interaction, to light shows and confetti. Second of all, the show will be one of the most memorable concerts with the magic that these groups created. I was so impressed with their voices. Each group sounded just like they do on their albums, which with the technology of this day and age, it is difficult to find.

The greatest part for me was being able to relive the parts of my high school experience I actually enjoyed. I knew since the 9th grade that I wanted to do something with the Spanish language, so every Spanish class that I have taken ever since has been an incredible experience. However, the most memorable classes from high school were the ones with Señora Stacy. She not only inspired me to pursue my interest in Spanish, but she introduced me to Spanish musicians. She introduced me to the music of Reik and Jesse y Joy, which has stuck with me to this day. I remember the very first song that I heard by Reik being "Que Vida la Mia" and the words were coming so quickly that our entire class would just mumble the words until it got to the part that we knew. The first song that I heard by Jesse y Joy was "Espacio Sideral" and it is still one of my favorite songs now. If you were to have told me that I would be watching both of them in the same concert back then, I would have laughed at the idea. Being able to see them not only perform, but in another country? That's insane! Fortunately for me, that insanity has become a reality. Pablo Alborán, I came across his music a little less than a year ago and fell deeply in love with his voice. His Arabic influences and his Spanish accent (Spain Spanish) made his music so interesting to hear, and his voice is just like caramel. Being able to watch these three groups perform live is definitely something that I will keep with me for the rest of my life and I am so glad that I experienced it.

 In this photo, Michaela and I are waiting for the concert to start. Needless to say, we are very excited for what is about to happen.

Tanto, Pablo Alborán

Chocolate Jesse y Joy