the first autographing session I ever went to.
Yes. I just had to write about it soon as I got home. I got Sakimoto Hitoshi' and Sakamoto Hideki's autographs! Gasp. Let me say two things that fans will bash me up for. One, I was half-hoping (HALF) that there was not going to be an autograph session. Two, I wasn't so happy about the autographs themselves as I was about the session itself.
First of all, I was half-hoping there wasn't an autograph session because of the horror of having missed out on Nobuo Uematsu's autograph session since the Esplanade staff cut us off saying that Uematsu wasn't going to sign for everyone. (Apparently, they lied.) Later on the fans who were adamant and stayed on got their signatures after all, while we actually left. What I thought about was that if there was no autographing session, then one wouldn't feel so devastated having missed out on it. (Does this make sense?) On the other hand if there was, and one missed the chance to get the autograph, it would have been really saddening.
Secondly, when I look at the autographs again, I didn't feel so happy about the autographs themselves than about remembering the autographing session itself. I don't know... I'm not sure I understand the thrill of 'owning' autographs. Like Vanessa said, autographs felt more "valuable" (but not in the monetary sense!) if they bore messages from the composer/author/whoever-is-signing. But of course you can't expect that they leave messages for everyone and for people they absolutely don't know. Anyway. I looked at the autographs again when I got home, and realised that what made me happy was knowing that it reminds me of that moment we all got their signatures, and it was...so happy. (Yes, vocabulary failzzz.)
Best of all, Sakimoto and Sakamoto smiled at every single fan whom they autographed for. I wonder if their hands are more tired than our essay-churning hands, on top of which they had to smile to every fan. They are so sweet! Sakimoto was so awkward on the stage, until he forgot what he was supposed to say. (Unfortunately I was so happy seeing Sakimoto that I didn't smile back at Sakamoto. Not that it means very much, maybe, since they were signing for so many people, but I felt quite sad that most people were just targetting Sakimoto - including me - since Sakamoto was a surprise guest.)
There weren't many cosplayers that day. Just a few Organisation XIII people. I was quite surprised, since apparently cosplay.com (?) was one of the organisers.
The concert itself was just okay. The orchestra was disappointingly small, but I guess you can't expect much from a less expensive concert. It was enjoyable though. While the Ghibli (is it jee-bli or gee-bli [as in 'geek']?) pieces weren't as overwhelmingly fantastic as the Hisaishi concert pieces because the orchestra was tiny, they were definitely better than the Mononoke piece we heard by the NUS winds orchestra. I really love the Evangelion piece (I can't remember the full name). I was super addicted to it on Taiko no Tatsujin and had no idea it came from that anime! Vamo' Alla Flamenco was sweet, but...either you play it with extremely few instruments (like a guitar plus another instrument) or with a large orchestra. I did enjoy it overall though... It wasn't high or anything like that, but still. You grab at any chance you can for such events because Singapore doesn't have as many video game concerts as other countries. I hope one day we can hear Phoenix Wright and Professor Layton on stage!
I think I'm such a terrible friend. I practically pangseh-ed Vanessa and she went home alone just because I wanted the autographs. Rahhh. Next time I treat you to coffee okay! D: Thanks for watching the concert with me. I love spending time with you. :D Let's go out and read (but actually we're gaming hahaha) together after the exams! (Pssst I hope you're feeling better.)
First of all, I was half-hoping there wasn't an autograph session because of the horror of having missed out on Nobuo Uematsu's autograph session since the Esplanade staff cut us off saying that Uematsu wasn't going to sign for everyone. (Apparently, they lied.) Later on the fans who were adamant and stayed on got their signatures after all, while we actually left. What I thought about was that if there was no autographing session, then one wouldn't feel so devastated having missed out on it. (Does this make sense?) On the other hand if there was, and one missed the chance to get the autograph, it would have been really saddening.
Secondly, when I look at the autographs again, I didn't feel so happy about the autographs themselves than about remembering the autographing session itself. I don't know... I'm not sure I understand the thrill of 'owning' autographs. Like Vanessa said, autographs felt more "valuable" (but not in the monetary sense!) if they bore messages from the composer/author/whoever-is-signing. But of course you can't expect that they leave messages for everyone and for people they absolutely don't know. Anyway. I looked at the autographs again when I got home, and realised that what made me happy was knowing that it reminds me of that moment we all got their signatures, and it was...so happy. (Yes, vocabulary failzzz.)
Best of all, Sakimoto and Sakamoto smiled at every single fan whom they autographed for. I wonder if their hands are more tired than our essay-churning hands, on top of which they had to smile to every fan. They are so sweet! Sakimoto was so awkward on the stage, until he forgot what he was supposed to say. (Unfortunately I was so happy seeing Sakimoto that I didn't smile back at Sakamoto. Not that it means very much, maybe, since they were signing for so many people, but I felt quite sad that most people were just targetting Sakimoto - including me - since Sakamoto was a surprise guest.)
There weren't many cosplayers that day. Just a few Organisation XIII people. I was quite surprised, since apparently cosplay.com (?) was one of the organisers.
The concert itself was just okay. The orchestra was disappointingly small, but I guess you can't expect much from a less expensive concert. It was enjoyable though. While the Ghibli (is it jee-bli or gee-bli [as in 'geek']?) pieces weren't as overwhelmingly fantastic as the Hisaishi concert pieces because the orchestra was tiny, they were definitely better than the Mononoke piece we heard by the NUS winds orchestra. I really love the Evangelion piece (I can't remember the full name). I was super addicted to it on Taiko no Tatsujin and had no idea it came from that anime! Vamo' Alla Flamenco was sweet, but...either you play it with extremely few instruments (like a guitar plus another instrument) or with a large orchestra. I did enjoy it overall though... It wasn't high or anything like that, but still. You grab at any chance you can for such events because Singapore doesn't have as many video game concerts as other countries. I hope one day we can hear Phoenix Wright and Professor Layton on stage!
I think I'm such a terrible friend. I practically pangseh-ed Vanessa and she went home alone just because I wanted the autographs. Rahhh. Next time I treat you to coffee okay! D: Thanks for watching the concert with me. I love spending time with you. :D Let's go out and read (but actually we're gaming hahaha) together after the exams! (Pssst I hope you're feeling better.)