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Ruel concludes Asia leg of ‘4th Wall’ world tour

Twenty-year-old Australian singer and songwriter Ruel successfully held his '4th Wall' world tour at the Samsung Hall on May 26, presented by Wilbros Live. The musician has more than six million monthly listeners on Spotify and is well-known for his songs “Painkiller,” “Dazed & Confused,” and “Face To Face.”

Since 2017, he has achieved multiple records in his career. Furthermore, this is his third time visiting the Philippines for a show, where he performed an acoustic set earlier this year. Fans who availed of the VIP upgrade had early access and a private acoustic session with Ruel.

KZ Tandingan performs an unexpected duet with Ruel.

Following this, Young Cocoa warmed up the stage with his impressive rap, transitioning flawlessly between his verses.

Once the lights dimmed, the Gen-Z-dominated audience exclaimed as the band started playing, and intense flashing lights signaled the beginning. Ruel joined the stage wearing a matching plaid suit after superficially coming out of the massive LED wall behind him. The show officially started with a song from his latest album, “4th Wall.” The song “Go On Without Me” is the perfect upbeat track to bring the audience to their feet.

“Growing up is” and “You Against Yourself,” suitably maintained the lively atmosphere. Engrossed with the artist, the crowd naturally exchanged lines with Ruel. For the second set, he also played some of his earlier works, “Dazed & Confused” and “Face to Face.”

The musician exhibited astounding vocal range and techniques, leaving the crowd stunned throughout the show. Ruel also shared a story behind his song “Sitting In Traffic,” where he shot the visualizer while he was literally sitting in Manila traffic the last time he was in the country.

Soon after, they surprised everyone with an unexpected duet with Filipina powerhouse singer KZ Tandingan. Ruel started with an acoustic guitar, and when the rest of the band joined, the duo perfectly harmonized and showed off their individual flairs.

Another slower-paced song, “Must Be Nice,” demonstrated his prowess in conveying emotions through his music.

After showcasing his adeptness in guitar, the singer played the piano while serenading the audience with a cover of One Direction's “Night Changes.”

A snippet of the classic OPM hit by Ogie Alcasid, “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang,” and his song “Wish I Had You” completed the charming piano portion.

Sustaining his ardent delivery tune after tune, he unveiled his golden vocals with crowd favorite “Golden Hour.”

The Australian singer was a natural performer on stage, charismatically communicating with his fans and effortlessly belting out notes. After this, he performed the title track of his sophomore mini-album, “Free Time.”

Preceding this, Ruel sang “Lie” with delicate and stylish vocals, allowing his listeners to enjoy the intricate sound and lyrics.

For the 3rd set, Ruel and his band played heavier beats, starting with “Flames,” proving his steady vocals with the captivating sound of the electric guitar, which filled the room buzzing. On the other hand, “Someone Else's Problem Now” is laid back with easy-to-vibe sounds.

On top of that, the artist went down the stage to move closer to the fans while gracefully singing “If and/or When.”

Furthermore, “Younger” sent the crowd jamming to the amusing keys, accompanied by impressive solos by the keyboardist and drummer.

Despite the show running for more than an hour, Ruel still impeccably performed “Painkiller” with powerful vocals. Excitingly, the crowd tossed giant inflatables while they enjoyed the music.

As the show was nearing its end, Ruel expressed appreciation to his band, staff, and girlfriend.

Moreover, “End Scene” started with an acoustic set that evolved to a full band by the second half, topping it with heavy sound effects.

Eventually, he exited the stage through the glitchy LED wall comparable to a portal, tying up the concept from when he started the show.

Finally, Ruel changed into relaxed clothing for the encore and conveyed his gratitude to all those who attended the show.

Lastly, he played “I Don't Want To Be Like You,” a bright and upbeat song suitable to end the night with. The crowd ensured their last burst of energy stood devoted to chanting with the artist one last time.

Without a doubt, everyone who attended the phenomenal shows in Manila, Cebu, and Davao celebrated the success of the final stop of Ruel's '4th Wall' world tour in Asia.

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