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Chapter fifteen: the dream concert
Philadelphia had always been a big city for Alvin and The Chipmunk fans. And when news of their tour hit the town, tickets sold out so quickly that they had to move the venue to the ice hockey stadium. When the chipmunks heard about this they knew that they would have an amazing show.
And so far it was the best show they had ever played.
The crowd was massive, amazingly receptive and hugely energetic. They had changed the lineup for this show, opening with the combined act, then moving to the Chipettes, then finishing with the Chipmunks.
The stage was a genius design. The whole front section of the stage was a moving mass of Pillars of different shapes and sizes that rose and fell with the music, creating different pillars for the Chipmunks to jump around on. It was a fantastic idea.
They came to the close of the song and Alvin jumped from one rising pillar to a smaller pillar that sank back into the floor, and as they hit the last note of the song the crowd went wiled.
Alvin quickly ran to the side of the stage and grabbed his guitar from one of the stage hands. When he ran back to the front of the stage the crowd cheered loudly.
'You guys' Alvin began 'have been the highlight of this tour so far' the crowd cheered 'but don't worry, we've got one more surprise left up our sleeves'
The lighting went from a powerful stage light, and slowly faded down to a softer blue light as Alvin tuned his guitar. His two brothers ran up to him at the front of the stage as all the pillars descended until the stage was flat.
Alvin took a deep breath in and looked at his two brothers
'Two three four' he counted.
Alvin started playing his guitar softly and Theodore hummed a simple bass line.
'This is a new one' Alvin said as the crowd began to cheer 'coming off our new album'
The crowd suddenly recognized the cover, and went absolutely wild.
Alvin took a deep breath before he began to sing
'Tommy use to work on the docks
Union's been on strike, he's down on his luck its tough
So tough'
The crowd started to clap in time with the soft music. It was simple at this point, with the band waiting for their queue.
'She says we've got to hold on, to what we've got' Alvin sang. The band suddenly joined in, building up the music
'It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other, and that's a lot for love'
The music build up even more as Alvin's guitar changed from a clean sound to a heavier sound. The three Chipmunks began to rise up as the pillar they stood on grew out of the ground
'We'll give it a shot'
There was a huge snare snap right at the peak of the build up and the stage flashed once. Then the chorus hit with a missive sound. The stage exploded with blue and white lights
'woah, we're half way there
Woooaah, living on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it I swear
Wooaaah, living on a prayer
The crowd went wild as they were blown away by the amazing climax of the chorus.
The three brothers broke up and took different rising pillars on the stage as the second verse began. They had intended at first, to wait till New York to play this song. But once they found out how quickly tickets had sold in Philadelphia, they had to play it. The song built back up the chorus and the crowd went just as crazy as before
'Living on a prayer' Alvin sang with his powerful voice. He leapt off his pillar and landed on one of the fold back speakers at the very front of the stag
'Kick it Alvin' Theodore said as Alvin began the guitar solo. The crowd went nuts as he ripped out in the solo. He held back slightly, but it still sounded great.
The solo ended and he leapt onto another rising pillar
'We've got to hold on' he sung proudly
'Ready or not
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got'
There was a break for a beat and the stage went black. But right on the start of the beat it lit up again with blue lighting. The stage shot forth massive fireworks and the crowd went nuts
'Woah, we're half way there' Alvin harmonized. Suddenly the roof of the stage started pouring out gold sparks that showered down and disappeared just above the Bands head. It was like a golden waterfall on stage. Red blue and green balloons started to fall from the roof and land on the Audience.
They had pulled out all they're tricks for this one song, and it was paying off. The crowd was going nuts.
'Woah, living on a prayyyer' Alvin sang with his powerful voice
'living on a prayyyyer
Living an a prayyyer'
He held the last note and the band started to do a stadium finish, making the crowd go wild. The stage flashed all different colors and small explosions happened all around the stage as the pillars all rose up together.
'Thank you!' Alvin yelled over the stadium finish 'good night Philadelphia!'
The Band finished together and on the last note the stage shot out one last burst of fireworks before going pitch black.
The crowd went insane, cheering as loud as they could. It was almost deafening.
They ran off to the side of the stage where Dave and the Chipettes stood waiting for them
'That was amazing!' Jeanette said as the Chipmunks reached them
'It sounded fantastic' Eleanor added
'And the crowd loved it' Dave said confidently
'Listen to them they're still cheering' Jeanette threw in. and it was true, they were still cheering just as loud as before.
'The new song is amazing!' Brittany said as she hugged Alvin, his guitar getting in the way
'I new it would be a hit' Alvin said 'just not that big of a hit'
'With the lights and the fireworks it just, ah it blew my mind'
'Guys listen' Theodore said. They all stopped to hear the crowd
'One more, one more!' they chanted and stomped
'I think they want an Encore' Simon said excitedly
'Well go' Jeanette laughed 'don't keep them waiting too long'
'Right' Alvin said confidently
He turned and ran back onto the pitch black stage. It lit up once the lighting guy got the queue, and the crowd started to cheer again
'You want more?' Alvin asked as Simon told the band what song to play. The crowd cheered loudly 'then how about a little rock and roll?'
The drummer started up with a drum intro and the three of them jumped to the front of the stage. The rest of the band joined in along with Alvin's guitar, and the stage started to flash all different colors. All the pillars started to rise and fall at random, keeping the chipmunks jumping from pillar to pillar
'It's been a long time since I rock and rolled' they sang, the backup singers mirroring them after
'It's been a long time since I did the show
Ooh let me get back let me get back let me get back
Baby to where I come from'
The crowd started to jump around and go crazy as they played the highly energetic song
'It's been a long time
Been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time'
Alvin jumped about from pillar to pillar, stopping to sing and play every now and then. Generally he stood in the middle while his two brothers stayed to the sides.
He hopped onto the main pillar in the center and started to play another solo, this time giving it his all. His solo came to a close and Simon and Theodore quickly jumped over to the main pillar with Alvin. He quickly swung his guitar round to his back and took his dance position.
'Yo, it's been a long time coming we've been out on our grinds' he rapped
'Steady shocking and rocking, munks blowing your minds' Simon rapped
'Got you feeling the funk, when we step in the spot' Theodore rapped
'And so you're loving the munks, whether you want to or not' they all rapped together
As they hit this rapping bridge they moved from they're energetic rock styles, to their more dance orientated hip hop styles, doing a perfectly choreographed dance routine.
It came to the end of the bridge and Simon and Theodore jumped to the far sides of the stage as Alvin flipped his guitar around and started to play a small solo. He saw the girls standing on the side of the stage, and when Brittany caught his gaze, he signaled for them to come up on stage.
They quickly hopped up onto the pillars and the crowd went crazy. They broke off to their counterparts. Eleanor and Theodore on the left, Simon and Jeanette on the right and Brittany and Alvin in the center
'Seems so long, since we walked in the moonlight' the girls sang as they danced with the boys
'Making vows, that just cant work right
Open your arms, open your arms, open your arms
Baby let my love come running in'
The crowd was going crazy as the Chipettes performed with the Chipmunks. It was truly an amazing show. They're energy levels were higher then ever as the crowd fed them applause.
The song came closer and closer to the end and they all built up to the climax. The music suddenly collapsed down and they all jumped to the center pillar
'It's been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time' Alvin sang alone. They paused for a second, waiting for the crowd to start cheering. And once the crowd began, the drummer started to do a solo. The Chipmunks and Chipettes did an acrobatic display over the top of the solo that made the crowd cheer even louder. And right as Alvin landed from a forward flip he, and the band, played the final ringing note.
The crowd all stood up to their feet, giving them a standing ovation.
'Thank you' Brittany said 'thank you all'
'Goodnight Philadelphia' Alvin said as he dropped of the pillar and walked towards the side of the stage with the others
They made it to the side of the stage where Dave stood, slowly Applauding them
'That was fantastic everybody' he said proudly
'Thanks Dave' Eleanor said as she panted. They were all out of energy after that song.
'And guess what everybody' Dave said happily. They all looked up at him 'They're throwing us a party at the Philadelphia Academy of Music, courtesy of the Philadelphia music board'
Everyone's face lit up, but none more then Alvin's
'A-and I can go to it?' Alvin asked carefully
'I think you've earned it' Dave said confidently, Alvin jumped up with joy 'now I'll be back in a second, so don't go anywhere just yet' Dave finished as he quickly ducked off towards the stage coordinator.
Alvin turned to look at the others
'That was a really amazing show guys' he said
'Probably the best ever' Theodore added happily
'I feel like I'm on a throne, and nothing can knock me off' Alvin said confidently
'Uh' Jeanette stalled 'don't be too sure just yet'. She pointed passed Alvin and he turned around just in time to see a mob of photographers and reporters come rushing at them.
'Uh-oh' Simon said 'I'll go get Dave quickly' he said as he darted off. They were suddenly bombarded by flashing lights and questions, most of them directed at Alvin.
'Alvin' one reporter said louder then the others 'is this new song going to be your single from the Album? And if so do you think it will be successful?' But before Alvin could push out an answer, another reporter butted in
'Alvin, your new Album is expected to take the number one slot within a week; do you think it can do this?'
'I…uh' Alvin pushed out
'Alvin' Another reporter interrupted 'there are rumors that your school grades aren't going so well, will this affect your music career in any way?'
Alvin was completely out of words as the Camera's flashed all around him. Finally Dave came pushing in with a group of large bouncers. They quickly pushed the reporters away.
'Sorry, but the Chipmunks aren't answering any questions right now' Dave sated as they pushed the group to the stage door.
Dave let the bouncers take them the rest of the way as he turned to look back to the Chipmunks
'Sorry about that guys' he apologized
'Don't worry Dave' Jeanette said 'we got out with our lives, and that's what's important'
Everyone chuckled at this…everyone except Alvin. He stood motionless, looking into space. Suddenly his mind was full.
'Alvin?' Brittany's voice pulled him back into reality. He shook his head and put a smile on
'y-yeah' he said
'You alright?'
'Yeah, just…lost in thought is all' he chuckled
Dave looked at him with an odd look. But he shrugged it off as Alvin smiled up to him
'Well c'mon everybody' he said 'I don't want to make you late for your own party'
'Yeah' Simon chuckled.
They all started walking behind Dave. Brittany looked back to Alvin who trailed just behind. He had an odd face on that she couldn't recognize.
'Are you sure you are alright Alvin?' she asked again. He looked at her and smiled
'Are you kidding' he said confidently 'I'm better then alright, I'm Alvin Seville'. Brittany just rolled her eyes
'Alright then' she said 'c'mon rock star, we don't want to be late'
Aww man things were running so smoothly…hey maybe this is just a passing thing…yeah that's probably it…..totally