An artist named Milan FROM THE STANDS By Domini M. Torrevillas (The Philippine Star) Updated September 9, 2014 - 12:00am * * * “The guy is a phenomenon a one-of-a-kind in the music arena who invests his performance with an infectious intensity and consummate artistry so mesmerizing as to compel undivided attention from the audience.” That was veteran public relations expert and political strategist Reli German gushing about the performance of singer-songwriter and guitar-playing vocalist Hammilan Pavoreal.Reli says that the man is strikingly humble, his calling card simply bearing the name “Milan,” (sans the family name) to denote his identity. The card bears the word “artist” printed in very small font below the name. And not inappropriately, because he really is an artist, Reli asserts. Reli was at the Aruba Bar and Restaurant at the MetroWalk on Meralco Avenue one Wednesday evening last month. Together with his wife Bunny and his associate in PR, Nilo Barberan, they witnessed the 37-year-old singer’s pulse-pounding performance that went almost non-stop for a solid two hours, and, in Nilo’s words, “a virtual portrayal of life in the breadth, variety and depth of emotions displayed.” They were very much impressed with the versatility and the unique style of Milan. They were one in wondering where Milan drew his enormous reserve of energy, considering that at 5’5” with a very lean physique, he is able to dish out a sizzling, electrifying performance. After going through three sets of heart-thumping musical action, Bunny was amazed that Milan did not simply crumple down limp and exhausted. Another Milan fan, Osang Obilla who caught his performance at Rannie Raymundo’s Primos Lounge on Shaw Boulevard near EDSA avers that Milan in action is a virtual study in kinetics, where every movement of his body and every change in facial expression strive to be in harmony with the beat of his songs and of the music of his back-up band.She describes Milan’s performance thus: “One moment you see him jumping energetically up and down, joyfully prancing about, like a child gifted with a new toy. Then he pirouettes like a ballet dancer, or assumes a crane-like karate pose. He then leaps forward, microphone stand in hand as he belts out a lively number. At times he goes down on his knees, raising both his face and arms heavenward as if in supplication to the gods that inhabit the world of the artist.” Ladies in the crowd are pleasantly startled when Milan leaps on top of their table, bending down to sing to them. “He then jumps on a vacant chair in the next table, one foot on the seat and the other foot atop the back rest, also singing to the ladies in the group. I half-expected him to keel over and crash down the floor, but rather incredibly, he maintained his balance and finished his song,” Osang says.It turns out that Milan is from Naga City in Camarines Sur, the province of the iconic Nora Aunor.Himself a Bicolano from Sorsogon, Nilo said he wished Milan had sang some Bicol songs, like the soulful Sarong Banggui, or the cheerfully melodious Punay. He confesses to have been awed by Milan’s musical prowess and ability to showcase a wide range of emotions that seem to break out from the very core of his being, with his bodily movements in complete sync with the rhythm of an artist’s soul. Nilo says that at the very least, Milan’s agility and high-energy performance was as pungent as the region’s beloved dish of Bicol Express. Reli says Milan should be tagged “The Multi-Vitamin Man,” pointing out that during an instrumental break in one of his songs, Milan dropped to the floor and did 14 push-ups. “Son of a gun!” Reli exclaims. * * * Email: dominitorrevillas@gmail
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:53:20 +0000
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