I skipped Sammi's "Show Mi" concert last year as it coincided with a gruelling marathon that I've participated. In addition, my urge was kinda suppressed by the fact that I was utterly disappointed with her last concert at Genting - "Sammi Vs Sammi."
Despite my initial skepticisms,"Show Mi" tour turned out to be a blast in both HK and abroad. Her comeback concerts were such a huge success that Genting decided to entice Sammi into holding 2 more shows at Arena Of Stars. This time, it's called "Show Mi...Again." Almost the same run-down as before but with some minor changes in costumes. She performed to an almost capacity audience on Saturday night and from their reactions, Sammi can do no wrong. Almost all her evergreen hit songs are in the rundown. I have always lurved Sammi's energetic dance steps and fast tempo tracks but I must say that "Show Mi Power Medley" left an insipid after effect. I'm okay with the songs selections but I wish her choreographer could have thrown-in more effort in terms of dance steps. I've seen what Sammi is capable of doing on the dance floor and this definitely ain't her full-blast prowess !
Costumes wise, her attires were pretty simple, too. To put it bluntly, too simple for concerts of this nature. To be fair, Sammi did acknowledged during her earlier interview that the show will showcase her vocals rather than parading around in fancy costumes. Still....Sammi used to be the forerunner in making fashion statement in HK (nike eyebrow, bra top...you name it). The Sammi today has definitely mellowed a lot..which is understandable aftet going thru' such upheavel in life. To be able to pull off a successful comeback is no mean feat. You have to give her credit for that.
Her special guest artiste is Wilfred Lau Hoe Lung (last year was Hins Cheung). I wasn't even aware that he has become Sammi's labelmate. Wilfred is quite a talented singer. Too bad, lady luck eludes him. In HK, you need more than just good vocals to stand out from the crowd. He did two duets with Sammi-爱是…and 会过去的 . Needless to say, my favourite is "爱是…". Wilfred (师兄)is as good as MC Yan and after donkey years, I never get tired of this song. Worth mentioning is during Sammi's Power Medley, Wilfred deliberately came out from backstage to catch Sammi in action. Many fans took the opportunity to take pictures with him.
Mark my words - whenever there is a karaoke-with-fans session, you can expect to see loony (and embarassing)moments. No exception this time. The first male fan that joined Sammi on stage won loud applause from the audience. His voice is considered not bad, for an amateur. The next fan (a lady from Singapore)was having the time of her life ! Hugging Sammi again and again....posing with Sammi for pictures. Sammi was also funny with her quick banters. He can always expect that from Mi. Some fans commented that she has pack on the pounds but to me, it's a good sign. She used to be overly obsessed with her then pencil-thin frame but now,she is really taking life easy and living one day at a time. Everyone should stop making fuss about her weight and be thankful that this talented HK entertainer is back with a bang!
RUNDOWN 01 唯独你是不可给取替 02 放不低 03 爱情万岁 04 默契 05 monologue 电影心路历程-孤男寡女 > 感情万岁 06 monologue电影心路历程-夏日的麽麽茶 > 浪花一朵朵 07+08 monologue电影心路历程-最重要的两位男拍挡 > 如果你有事 + 回来我身边 09 monologue电影心路历程-长恨歌 > 长恨歌 10 monologue电影心路历程-新电影 > 捉迷藏 (全球第一次LIVE+电影片段) 11 with 嘉宾:师兄 > 爱是… 12 with 嘉宾:师兄 > 会过去的 13 师兄 solo > 思觉失调 14 师兄 solo - New Song 15 SHOW MI POWER MEDLEY 16 Chotto等等 17 叮当 Encore~ 18 Shake hands 19 Karaoke with fans Final Encore~ 20 亲密关系 21 终身美丽
