APO Hiking Society Hits CDO

The time I’ve heard the word Apo Hiking Society is going to have a concert here in Xavier I was like, so NOT excited AT ALL. But I was forced to see or watch the show or concert because teachers or my teacher requires me to do so for a couple of plus points. And the only thing I liked or just put in mind is that there will be people, many people, which will be benefited by the said concert.

I did not really much like the idea of watching a trio of men that are more than 30 years older than me or the idea of listening to their old-fashioned-pinaglipasan songs. But like what I’ve said it’s all for a cost.

The concert began with a performance of a native-band-type band that made me feel good. I liked the drum part, when the drummer (I don’t really know what he’s called) tried to beat faster and faster all over again as the music go intense. I also liked the part where the guitarists showcased their styles of playing the guitar. I also remembered hearing “The Soundtable Band” which amazes me too! I liked how the sound goes and how the music was played. I did not much like the vocalist, special the guy, because he was like so steep and so shy and so MUTE. But nonetheless I liked it. I also remembered Ram Chavez, an alumnus in Xavier University. He made me proud, somehow, for not just because he’s a Kagayanon but also because he’s just like me, a Xavier University Student – Tatak Atenista!

The moment I’ve been waiting for has come when the Apo started singing their songs. I really was expecting to be bored. I thought I cannot relate or jive to the music they will sing but they proved me wrong. I was humming the whole time, clapping my hands every end of every song and most specially smiling. Then I though “Dili diay sayang ang akong pag-anhi”, I know my money will not be wasted ‘cause it will go the beneficiaries of Xavier. The Apo-singing-thing was great and all was memorable. Eventually right now, I’m ranking that concert as the best show I’ve ever watch defeating the bands that I’ve already watched. I think Apo has that something that many bands or a group doesn’t and that’s, doing everything for the people to enjoy and just sing with them. That’s what I am looking for a band and Apo has it.

In deed Apo Hiking Society is a society. A society of people who laughs at problems with just one song, a society full of hope and kindness, and lastly a society that’s never been famous just because they love to sing but they’re loved to sing.

All is for the greater glory of God!