Maroon 5 perform to thousands of fans in Phu Quoc

By VnExpress   December 18, 2023 | 01:00 am PT
Adam Levine, leader of Maroon 5, went down the stage, sang, and took photos with the audience at the band's music show in Phu Quoc Island on Dec. 16.

The American pop rock band's main singer focused on performing and did not interact much with fans at the beginning, but talked to them a lot at the end of the set.

He said it was an honor to come to Vietnam for the first time and "perform in such a wonderful place," adding that he will be back.

When performing the song "She Will Be Loved," he went to the standing audience area and used a fan's phone to take a selfie, causing the entire concert area to burst out.

Adam Levine, on behalf of the group, promised to return to Vietnam. Photo by Giang Huy

Adam Levine sings at a Maroon 5 show in Phu Quoc on Dec. 16, 2023. Photo by Giang Huy

"She Will Be Loved" was also the part that received the most applause from fans at the show, thanks to Levine's signature acoustic performance and guitarist James Valentine.

In 75 minutes, Maroon 5 performed 15 songs. The band brought the audience back to musical memories of the 2000s through famous hits in their debut album "Songs About Jane," such as "This Love," "Harder to Breath," and "Sunday Morning."

The series of songs were inspired by Levine's breakup with his girlfriend at the time, Jane Herman, an editor and fashion designer.

The songs thus all revolved around deadlocked relationships. It was also the period when the band played funk rock and alternative, which critics considered strong and seductive.

Adam Levine took off his shirt and played the guitar while singing the last song, Sugar. Photo by Giang Huy

Adam Levine took off his shirt and played the guitar while singing "Sugar", the last song at the Phu Quoc show. Photo by Giang Huy

At the age of 44, Levine maintains good voice and physical strength when singing, playing musical instruments, and performing for more than an hour.

At some moments, he was out of breath but quickly regained it. When singing "Memories," he was not satisfied and asked the audience to sing it again with him.

The members showcased their musical talents on the concert stage. Photo by Giang Huy

Maroon 5 members showcase their musical talents on stage at the Phu Quoc concert. Photo by Giang Huy

With pop rock songs in later albums such as "Payphone," "Maps," and "Animals," the band made their audience restless, constantly shouting and singing along.

Maroon 5 left plenty of space for each member to showcase their talents with musical instruments, please rock fans, and stir up the atmosphere.

Many fans rated their performance as "pleasant to the eyes and ears," awakening their youth nostalgia.

The concert attracted more than 12,000 people, including about 1,000 international fans from countries such as the U.S., the U.K., Denmark, Germany, UAE, Japan, South Korea, China, and some Southeast Asian countries.

A group of foreign fans held up light sticks, danced, and sang along with Levine. They chanted "Adam, we love you" as some shouted "Unbelievable, a dream come true."

Ella, 60, and her close friend from England arrived in Phu Quoc at noon on Saturday. They recorded their idol's entire performance on their phones.

"I want to save the most beautiful moments of Maroon 5. The years have passed, but they have not lost it. They still burn every concert wherever they go. Maroon 5's music will forever live in my heart," Ella said.

When the group sang "Sugar" to end the show, many viewers continuously shouted "Maroon 5" and their song title "One More Night" to express their wish for the band to perform more.

 
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