A Midday Delight with Pablo Rego

written by Maja Jakic

23 September - LRC Midday Concert & Lunch with Pablo Rego

23 September – LRC Midday Concert & Lunch with Pablo Rego

Sincere. Rough. Smooth. Playful.

These are the words that describe Pablo Rego’s performance during the midday concert organised by the Living Room Concerts.

Pablo’s soulful voice fit perfectly within the atmosphere of a daytime concert and created the ambient of those chilled summer afternoons. The sun was gazing through the windows, the living room was full of people with different profiles and different ages but there was no doubt they were all music lovers that came to experience something unconventional.

Pablo made it clear from the start that he’s not a showman, but rather just a simple musician that likes to keep the communication with his audience to the extent of telling jokes and mostly making fun of himself. A perfect formula for bonding with the audience judging by all the smiling faces in the room.

The absence of the stage and just a few meters dividing the audience and the artist certainly played a role in connecting us all as well. It was almost like everyone shared this awkwardness that got lost somewhere in the music. With every note sung, every high pitch and hitch of the guitar, the concept of “he“ and “us” disappeared and there were just people sharing the same energies.

Pablo started off with the classic “Ain’t no sunshine” which was more than welcomed by the group. Courageous choice, one might say, considering that this is the song that has been through so many different versions challenging every person to bring something new, if possible. Pablo gave a smooth powerful interpretation heating up the room and had people craving more.

What followed were his original songs that combined folk and soul.

23 September - LRC Midday Concert & Lunch with Pablo Rego

Photo Credit: Cachin Selis

His style seems to be more focused on letting the voice and the guitar be the one to tell the story rather than focusing on the lyrics. Everything is short and simple, just one thought after another and the impression is you need to find your own interpretation. He offers the idea, the main thought, and it’s up to you to decide how it will evolve. His guitar skills were almost flawless and the sense of timing comes out as crucial in showing that both his instruments, guitar and the voice, were following the rhythm of his emotions.

His voice says it all.

The 45-minute set was a powerful performance of simplicity that turns into complexity.

Needless to say we’re left with anticipation on what to expect in the next concert!

23 September - Midday Concert & Lunch with Pablo Rego YouTube play