Ok. I can honestly say that I don't usually get star-struck. But I was very close to it as I was waiting nervously outside the room where Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine...
and guitarist, James Valentine were in...
I and several other members of the media were waiting for our turns to interview the band just before their concert at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil.
Finally, the wait was over and my team (breakfast producer, Eric and web content producer, Lynn) together with Moots (Hitz.fm) and his lovely fiance, Vanessa, stepped into the room - (which oddly reminded one of a toilet cos of its tiled walls.)
Once Moots was done with his interview, it was my turn. I remember telling them "Welcome to Malaysia!" and explained that the baju kebaya that I was wearing was one of Malaysia's traditional costumes so I thought it would be nice to show them since I'm pretty sure they've never seen one before.
On with the interview!
And this is what happened....
Because time was running out, and there were other people anxiously waiting outside, we unfortunately had to cut short the interview and in the end were quickly rushing to get our pictures taken. Hence why my face doesn't look like it's camera ready. Dammit!
(Adam's hand is on my shoulder!! Squeal!!!)
We weren't done though, as keyboardist, Jessy...
and drummer extraordinaire, Matt, were waiting in another room to get their chance with the media...
This time round, we learned our lesson and made sure we got the pictures taken first...
... and then did the interview...
I went through the Speed Round with them as well and asked them a few more questions....
Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet bassist, Mickey. Hopefully there'll be a next time... all in all, Maroon 5 are a couple of really nice, regular guys who are amazing at what they do and who love doing it despite how tiring it can be. It's the fans and the positive vibe that their fans give them at their concerts that help give them the energy and the drive to do what they do.
And speaking of concerts, after a wardrobe change, we excitedly attended the amazing concert where I screamed myself hoarse watching the band put on a great performance. I don't know how Adam does it.. his voice was near perfection as he sang song after song, considering he does this, like, every two days at each new venue. Matt blew me away with his drumming skills. James was aMAzing with his guitar. Adam was equally good, if not better. Jessy didn't miss a note on the keyboard. And Mickey balanced everything out with his bass-playing.
My only beef was the fact that those who could afford the most expensive/VIP tickets were all seated. Who sits down in a concert??! This isn't the MPO for crying out loud! Even Adam had to encourage them to stand up and I was so relieved that most of them did and surged closer to the stage. I honestly felt that the REAL fans, who were standing further at the back of the arena and who were up on the stands, deserved to be up close cos they were the ones who were singing along to every song and screaming each time Adam did something or said something. I couldn't help but think "Maroon 5 must be thinking how weird and crazy it is that those people up front are sitting down!". I also felt it was unfair to the band because they had traveled all this way from the other side of the world to put on a good show for their fans, only to see half of them passive and glued to their seats. WTH??? I'm so glad that most of the people finally came to their senses and were on their feet in the end.
It was so cool that Adam learned to say "Saya cinta pada mu!" and "Terima kasih!". The crowd went wild and roared their appreciation. I felt so proud of our Malaysian Maroon 5 fans! I hope we all showed the band that it's worth coming back to Malaysia again. I'll be there for sure!
And yes, Adam Levine IS that much cuter up close and personal. ;)
Photos courtesy of Lynn
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