The Danish pop rock band’s performance at Resorts World Ballroom on Nov 16 was a reminder of how they’ve managed to stick around for 36 years.
Michael Learns To Rock performing at Resorts World Ballroom on Nov 16, 2024. I’ve lost track of the number of times Michael Learns To Rock has come to Singapore. But if I had my way, any artiste whose concert announcements are met with one word – “Again?” – should be able to call themselves honorary citizens.
The band instantly felt the connection from fans despite the geographical distance from Asia to Scandinavia, the trio told audiences on Saturday. “We always felt very welcome. You showed us that music is for everybody. It’s a universal language.”Drummer Kare Wanscher said the band often gets asked how they manage to stay together for so long. It’s because they share the same faith in music and have become “like brothers”, he quipped, to a sea of approving applause.
Michael Learns To Rock lead vocalist Jascha Richter performing at Resorts World Ballroom on Nov 16, 2024. Michael Learns To Rock drummer Kare Wanscher performing at Resorts World Ballroom on Nov 16, 2024. So, while having lyrics from some of these songs flashed on screen made the singalong concert more enjoyable, this was an audience that would have been able to sing the entire MLTR discography in their sleep.The band have said English is their second language, like it is for many in Southeast Asia, which they believe partly explains their popularity within the region.
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