For the past few years, the top Latin salsa artist never ceases to
amaze, and this year was no different. The renowned Marc Anthony has performed in Central Florida’s top venue a
total of 13 times – six at former Amway Arena and seven at the present Amway
Center. Most fans that have attended his concerts numerous times know his
repertoire doesn’t change much but they don’t mind as year after year he
successfully fills up the venue.
But this year it was a little different. Anthony had just
performed two concerts in Miami as part of his present Full Circle tour
presented by CMN Events. Just before his phenomenal band took their places on
the square stage set up (change from an end stage), comedian Joey Vega and radio
personality/DJ each entertained for about 30 minutes or so.
Escorted out by security and his daughter Arianna, a
few fans managed to get a closer look at Marc Anthony as he walked past them to
get to the stage. A hug and kiss from his daughter and it was show time. The
hysteria was incredible from the first to last glimpse of the salsa sensation.
This time he was even more interactive with his fans - giving autographs,
kisses - dancing and covering every angle of the square stage as he belted out
his favorite top hits from his close to 30 something career. Of course, he was
witty as well. About a 90 minute concert that left fans wanting more of Marc Anthony and his stupendous band.
“Flor Pálida”, “Vivir lo Nuestro”, “Contra la Corriente”,
“Te Amare”, “Mi Gente”, was just a handful of songs among others that Anthony sang.
After performing “Tu Amor me Hace Bien”, Anthony was escorted off the stage.
Some started to leave, others stayed roaring for the man of the moment to
continue singing as they know Marc Anthony´s concert isn´t over until he sings
his present finale song “Vivir mi Vida”, but it wasn’t his next song just yet.
As soon as the Puerto Rican flag was displayed on the
venue’s four-sided marquee, the roaring incremented and Anthony was escorted
back to the stage once again. He slowly stepped up to his microphone, the
musicians started playing the first tunes to the popular and meaningful Puerto
Rican patriotic song “Preciosa”. He took a deep breath just before he belted
out the first lyrics. It came as an amazing and unexpected surprise for all
present as Anthony is known to have only sung “Preciosa” at Madison Square
Garden in New York and at his beloved island Puerto Rico during his tours. It
has been long overdue as there is a large population of Puerto Ricans in
Central Florida as well. What an emotional performance for Marc Anthony and I’m
sure for many that were there as well.
"Preciosa" has become so much more powerful and
meaningful after the devastation of Hurricane Maria this year in Puerto Rico.
Marc Anthony poured his heart and soul into his interpretation as he normally does but this was beyond it. The out-pour of
love for his superb performance made him totally emotional to the point he
cried and it took him a few minutes to gain his composure to close out his Full
Circle concert in Orlando, Florida with “Vivir Mi Vida”. His band and fans didn’t
hesitate in starting the song for him until he was able to join them in singing.
What a surreal, unbelievable, and emotional Marc Anthony
concert. Can’t wait for his next concert and hope he’ll continue to sing in
Central Florida “Preciosa.”
Marc Anthony has two more concerts scheduled for this year. Check them out here. To make donations to Marc Anthony's Puerto Rico disaster relief fund, Somos Una Voz / We Are One Voice, click here.
Marc Anthony has two more concerts scheduled for this year. Check them out here. To make donations to Marc Anthony's Puerto Rico disaster relief fund, Somos Una Voz / We Are One Voice, click here.
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