Axel did not want to cancel his concert in Guayaquil, “it had to happen… healthy music”, the author of “Celebrate Life” told his fans

The Argentine singer-songwriter Axel, who has been in Ecuador for several months for his participation in the reality show My name is (Teleamazonas) offered a concert in the Guayaquil Art Center Theater this Saturday; a show for which he had a special guest, the Ecuadorian Pamela Cortes.

Axel took the stage at 8:30 pm, dressed in black, and alternated between the piano, the guitar and the harmonica, finally singing under the tricolor flag, inviting the audience to rise and light the room. illuminate with the lanterns of their mobile phones.

The repertoire consisted of songs sung by the fans, such as You can see me from start to finish, I’m human, see you smile, I love, golden angel, what are you looking for, looks, don’t pretend, if you can’t find peace, everything will come back, and the almost twenties melody That (2004).

In the middle of the evening he played the introduction to the ballad they saywhich is part of Pamela Cortés’ 2018 album Muñequita. Axel started singing it alone, but was joined in the chorus by his castmate, and together they showcased their talent as vocalists; Once they were done with that topic, they asked for another topic, and they chose I’m gonna love you (2011).

Among those present was Cortés’ husband, the Ecuadorian nationalized Armenian conductor David Harutyunyan.

Axel took the time to joke, talk and also advise the attendees who in turn felt confident enough to return the jokes and comments.

But there was also silence then the artist gave a short speech encouraging social unity to overcome the crises facing Latin American countries. The audience, who was very involved and involved in the romantic songs written by the musician, calmed down when they heard him perform a song they might not have expected.

Axel explained and commented on this at one point, the production thought of postponing the show, given the security crisis in Ecuador. “But no, you had to do the same no matter what happens. Healthy music is a balm for the soul, and in difficult moments you should connect most with music and with art in general.”

Take his shirt off and stay in a tank top, Axel donned the Ecuadorian flag to perform his 2008 song Celebrate life.

“Life touches, life is hard (…) knowing who we are keeps us cheerful. You must find a reason, a purpose, in your children, in your parents, in your self-love, in God, on earth, in your friends, in your family, in love, to celebrate life”.

Briefly interrupted by applause, thanked Ecuador, the Teleamazonas channel and the team of My name is. “They’re kind of my motive too.”

The 57-year-old Argentine ended his show, which was mostly acoustic, at 10:30 p.m. He said goodbye with two of his classic songs, Your love forever (2005) and We are a (2014).

With the next concert, which will take place Stop on September 2 Axel will resume the Argentinian leg of his 2023 tour.

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