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John Prats on working as TJ Monterde’s concert director: ‘We were building it together’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Actor and director John Prats shared how he and singer-songwriter TJ Monterde worked together to create a night of good music and heartfelt stories for the latter’s first solo concert.</p><p>In an interview after the successful two-day sold-out concerts, John shared how he and the whole production team of TJ’s Sariling Mundo solo concert became an extension of what the singer wanted to give to his fans.</p><p>“Actually, yung napanood niyo, siya talaga, iyong kuwento niya,” John shared.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/5/8/tj-monterde-serenades-fans-during-2-day-sold-out-sariling-mundo-concerts-1214"><strong>READ: TJ Monterde serenades fans during 2-day sold-out Sariling Mundo concerts<br/></strong></a></div><p>He went on: “Kung ano man yung nasa puso niya, kung ano nasa isip niya, kung ano nilalaman ng kanta niya, iyon yung vinisualize ng buong team para maihatid natin sa mga manonood, in two days, yung gusto niya atsaka maging inspirasyon.”</p><p>TJ also shared his conversation with John as well as his goal in making his concert something that his fans will forever cherish.</p><p>“Grabe itong taong &#x27;to. Sinabi ko kay Direk John noong una, &#x27;Direk hindi po ako sumasayaw. Hindi po ako bumibitrit. Kuwento lang po ang mayroon ako at mga kanta ko. Ayon lang po ang bala ko. Tulungan mo ako para mahatid natin sa mga tao yung kuwento,&#x27;” he said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6Q8EVGyDBN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2471306.199999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>TJ also revealed how hands-on John was in preparing for his concert, where the latter attended his rehearsals and talked with him about what he actually wanted to do.</p><p>“We were building it together. Kapag may naisip siya, nanganganak ng nanganganak so doon siya nabubuo sa mga rehearsals. Sobrang congrats, bro!” John said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6gZctNy3sC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A2471316.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The actor-turned-director also penned a short and sweet message for TJ, whom he called a blessing to many, on his social media page.</p><p>“Oh bro! We did it @tjmusicmonterde ! Nakaka proud ka! Sobrang blessing ka at ang musika mo sa maraming tao! Salamat sa tiwala! Enjoy every moment!” he wrote.</p><p>“Until our next Journey! Love you bro! 😎 To God be the glory!” he added.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6qffNgSRVk/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2471326.300000012%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="543" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Last May 5 and May 6, TJ brought his fans to his &quot;own world&quot; as he serenaded them with a decade-long worth of his hit songs and beautiful stories at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.</p><p>The two-day concert was a sold-out event and celebrated by fans as it took them through different emotions and unveiled personal stories in his life that made everyone scream, cry, and continue to fall in love over and over again.</p><p>Fans expressed their desire to see more from the singer in a bigger venue to reach more people, which was also TJ and John’s wish.</p><p>“That’s a dream… Sana maging mundo talaga siya,” TJ expressed.</p><p>“Gusto ko siyang itake na isa siya sa mga wishlist ko… Dapat maihatid natin sa mas malawak at mas maraming lugar ang kuwento mo… kasi siya iyon,” John added, noting on how they want to stage shows around the country and maybe abroad.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6oqsGMB3QK/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A2472431.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, TJ also took to his social media account how he still has a post-concert hangover from the incredible moments he shared with his fans.</p><p>“Grabe yun. thank you everybody for those 2 nights! para pa rin akong nakalutang. tumatak sakin, habang nakatingin ako sa inyong lahat, &#x27;lahat matutupad.&#x27; Ito na yun. Ito na yung puhon,” he penned.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6sNsh_yw1G/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2472585.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He went on, “thank you for making my stories, your stories. thank you for allowing my songs to be a part of your lives. thank you for listening to this cheesy storyteller. ❤️”</p><p>TJ then ended his message with a teaser, saying, “hay. next, bigger venue? 🤔”</p>

<p><i>John Prats and TJ Monterde want to bring Sariling Mundo concert to a bigger audience.</i></p>

John Prats and TJ Monterde want to bring Sariling Mundo concert to a bigger audience.

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John Prats on working as TJ Monterde’s concert director: ‘We were building it together’

Nikka Sabio

Published May 09, 2024 11:07 AM PHT

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