Jane upped the tempo & gave the song more r&b treatment. Not sure who arranged her song but for sure David supplied demo. Anyway Jane does her Mariah thing and its good & showy but I honestly dun think much of her r&b style. I mean she can hit the notes & all but just don't do anything for me. She is just singing r&b & not the song. But still vry good job & it IS a DT song she is singing well after all ... haha now I sound like AI critic.
So marvellous they can separately give 2 vry different performance of the same song. Also showing the tremendous versatility of David as songwriter. Guess its just like him not to compromise & come up with another lovely cm song like Every side is beautiful which is proving so popular with his fans that already ringtone & ktv now available. Btw replaced with full version on Ultrasound site & if u haven't heard it, you must for the wicked hiphop intro. Just luv luv luv the way he mixed in the popular trend of hiphop & 'China wind' into the 2 cm songs. Almost like he is doing it tongue-in-cheek cos they are the current trends & every songwriter is doing it for the sake of being trendy. Being the superb songwriter, he can blend them in so well, just so WICKED of him heehee love him! Yeah, this made it 3 out of 3 - all 3 cm songs he wrote so far I enjoy tremendously.
KL Love Can concert details up on Galaxy including seating plan. Not sure if u can book online @ Ticketcharge like Stefanie Sun's. BIG THANK YOU to davefan again for the following concert info:
A short recap of 4/25 Music on Fire interview (Pixs credit TVB8). The interviewer was Paisley who asked some interesting questions. First the usual concert questions & not surprisingly David said he find Sin audience the most conservative so we have to do something next time to change his mind :P He will be sticking to the 3-sided stage in HK concerts despite the 4-sided trend as the sound will be much better.
On the increasing no of new singer/composer, David said that he was not familiar with any newcomer as he is busy & also working on his new albums, he did not want any influences. However he felt that its just another selling point by record companies cos the public demand now seemed to be not just eye candy but creative genius as well. But just because they can write their own material dun mean they are all good. Also with advanced technology its actually not so difficult to become a singer/composer. Of cos liking the artist is a personal choice but it dun mean that the album of a singer/composer is always better than a singer who did not write his own songs. So true, I mean look at Eason Chan who dun write his own songs but he put a lot of effort into choosing the songs for his critically acclaimed albums.
Then inevitably a question on Jay Chou >"< this time abt his unchanging style. David adroitly sidestepped haha he is getting good at it now, anyway he just brought up his fav director Steven Speilberg & said even though he made many different movies, his impeccable style of telling a good story is always there. David felt that its possible to do different things & not lose your style as it should be part of your character. However obviously there are those who don't wanna change cos their previous album is selling well or they just wanna stick to the same old so it's a personal choice.
They talk abt his songwriting habits & David said he can write under any circumstances. During the past few weeks when he was in LA, he had to get the roof of his house repaired but he still managed to compose despite the noise. Also he prefers to start singing around 11 in the morning. Although he may sound a bit hoarse, it can also be a challenge. He hope to have his album ready mid-year but again "It will be finished when it's finished" & not even his record company can't force him to be any faster. So quite a satisfying interview. He wore the same clothes as in promo, grey jacket, b/w shirt & jeans. He looked rather tired & initially it was perfect as sitting outdoor with breeze his hair was falling all over his face & driving me mad *_* but after a break, they aerosol his hair immovable *sigh*
Thank you davefan for following info: 4/21 David will be in Malaysia for concert promo. 4/1 KL Love Can Concert pre-sale Also according to davefan, 500 seats limited cos of sponsors & media. Also apparently this venue is very big & rather grand with 100,000 capacity (click map to enlarge), concerns that even the mid-range seats too far from the stage. But remember the stage will be 3-sided with many seats blocked similar to Shanghai I would think & that concert managed to be very successful. Anyway let trust David, he will always try to give his audience the best no matter where they sit.
At last found out brand of the shampoo that David wrote cm song - its called Rejoice altho the website not playing his song, how sad. Anyway its the bestselling shampoo in China so hopefully David got paid enough to put deposit on the house he wanna buy in Beijing heehee
Thanks to star_lady & dreamzstar from SGFC for yr info that KL Love Can Concert confirmed:
Tank showing off his guitar with David's sig "DEAR TANK FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT EVERY MOMENT ROCK ON DAVID"! Tank is the latest singer/composer from Taiwan releasing debut album called Fighting. He has been pegged to be the next singer/composer likely to succeed after Jay Chou altho he sounds nothing like Jay. His vocals more manly & his enunication clear & crisp. His songs are more classic r&b leaning towards David's style ... a bit too close.
Anyway knowing that David is his idol, his record company specially bought him a guitar & got David to sign on it *so sweet* Having listened to a few of his songs, I do think that he can go far. He does sing really well & his music don't sound too packaged. He just need to find his own style & step out of David's shadow but think he understands this as he say he has to find his own image. His stylist might wanna consider making him look less like a younger version of David too ^__^ Anyway wish him the very best.
Another up & coming Taiwanese singer/songwriter is Gary who is said to sound musically like Leehom but neither his voice or songs resemble Leehom. He don't sing like David either but again his r&b is leaning towards David's style. He also redid a mandarin oldie in r&b style in his debut album Blue. I heard it a few times & he did an excellent job of updating the song but its nothing outstanding & others has done better eg Machi Didi's Tian Mi Mi & of cos David's Spring Wind, Moon over whose heart. His music is also more packaged than Tank but still Gary is undoubtedly talented. Its nice to know that talented young musicians are still following in the footsteps of our one & only music maestro David *_*
A great big thank you to taozeehk for link to Free Paper interview with David. Actually already heard the sound file posted @ davidcn & felt its really excellent where David gave some of his strongest views on the current situation in Chinese entertainment. On the difference between HK & TW music scene, he felt its becoming more & more similar with globalisaton. Whereas in the past, songs were written without undue worry abt whether it can be sung in ktv, now everybody is looking to enter the same market which is China as there is more money to be made there. Whether it movies or music, now it is motivated by profits. So everybody is doing the same thing without difference or variation. He felt its much more important to be yourself.
He was funny when he was asked abt the title the media gave him - Godfather of R&B. He even imitated Marlon Brando. Then he gave a very interesting theory abt why there are so many good Korean singers. Christanity is very popular in Korea & a lot of young Koreans attended church & sang in the choir like the Black Americans, they are very much influenced by gospel music. So they had this kind of soulful vocal training from young. Yeah, I did wondered myself why the Koreans sang so much better. Anyway maybe Jae from Korea can have your say.
David said his main reason for making music is not for himself but for God. But not every song, however in each of his album he will put in special meanings which will not be clear to everyone. But hopefully people who hear his music will be touched. He also felt courage is also important when making music as you have to bare your emotions to the world & that can be difficult. Then he reiterated about his dream of making movies. He also felt he is very blessed in his life in that everytime he encountered difficulties, there would appeared a 'special person' who would help him out. A few years ago he had a lot of struggles when his career stalled but it wasn't too bad & he had a lot of good friends.
He felt very touched by his fans who tell him that his music gave them strength especially the fan who was suicidal & cannot live on, but listening to Butterfly gave him to courage to carry on. David said he wrote Butterfuly when he was at his most depressed & knowing that it helped someone, he understand the reason why he writes music. David was very humorous when he said that during a sermon abt not longing for material things like money, houses, cars, jewellery, he felt the sermon was pointing at him as he has a lot of cars ^__^
There is a lot more he said in the interview which is hard to transcript. Anyway the interviewer in Free Paper concluded by saying there are a few talented musicians in Taiwan but it seemed they are becoming more entertainers. That David is able to have such good achievements in this kind of market is a testament to his sincerity & asked if we think God will reward him with a Ferrari? *yeah yeah*
Another good news is David has a new studio! When Emil Chau's studio lease was up, he let David have it as he already built a brand new studio in China. So now David can record his songs whenever he felt like it in Taipei. Also hopefully Tension can use it too when *fingers crossed* they plan to release new album. So long since we heard from them.
Tonight David will be attending his dad's first stage performance, the very best wishes to him! Probably his mom be there too. Missred the cm song roughly translated as Every side is beautiful dl here ^_^ Mag so happy u watched the program & thks for the headup. Angel you can send to me ultra_snd@yahoo.com, but if its too big try yousendit just send me link. Dare I hope its David in kitchen????? Hope so but whatever it is, so long as its David it's all good.
Dear Mag do u mean Lydia Shum or Fei Fei as she is affectionately called. Oh plse sumone plse record & upload cos I dearly love to see David in the kitchen. Wonder if he will wear an apron ^__^ & what they will cook *waiting anxiously* Really admire ppl who can cook as I love to cook but I am hopeless cos can ruin rice even in the rice cooker heehee or burn down kitchen. Once I remembered trying to make garlic prawns cos the recipe says they will cook by themselves in a clay bowl. Well they omit to say olive oil under extreme heat in a small narrow saucepan will BURST INTO FLAMES! It was a miracle the kitchen dun burn down with me in it. Anyway for sure David will not have such an experience.
Really like this pix. Btw thanks again Kitty from HK for yr radio interview recording. It was great listening to him speaking to his fans, you & yr friend were adorable. He always answered so thoughtfuly & thoroughly. Also dun know abt other singer/composer but David must be one of the few whom fans asked to sing his songs that were non-hits like Do I Do I from his 1st album. He is really modest & I guess realistic when he said only his 'hardcore fans' would know this song but he did said he might consider singing his non-hits for the HK concerts to 'bring back the memories'. That would be fantastic if he does.
He looked good here too. There was some news abt the big award show sponsored by Pepsi in China. Its probably 1 of the biggest Chinese award shows. Anyway Bibi was invited to perform I think not sure but she again said that she most like to perform with David. Since David is no longer with Sprite, guess Pepsi is more than happy with this. The theme is 20 30 40 with Bibi representing 20, Emil Chau 40 & 30 is supposedly represented by David but not confirmed. Hm ... wondering if they r planning to sign up Bibi now that Li Yuchun, the No 1 Supergirl has been signed up by Coke. Is Rain/Bi big enough by himself to hold off the force of Supergirl Chun? Wow can't wait for the fight of the colas heehee Seriously glad to see u guys interacting, hope Jae u can make it to HK so can have dinner with Kitty & Angel.
David attended Leehom's 2nd concert. He looked strange here but TW Yahoo grp have a couple of nice pixs. He was in the front row, such a good friend. Dear Leehom fans, sry dun have any reports, media or pixs but apparently the concerts were a great success so for sure can find heaps out there. David also went to his dad's rehearsal for his musical. This is the first time Tao Dawei will be performing in this medium & David was happy for him. David will also be attending the first show on 3/17 & his dad joked that he will let David sit in the last row as he will get nervous if he see David's face looking at him. Not only a good friend, but a good son as well.
Dear Mag dun have the clip of David singing in the charity event but if I find it will surely post okie ^__^ Tracy & Serene, reloaded Yesterday clip @ forum. Kitty thank you ever so much for yr comments, you are so sweet, I do want the interview clips too. Do u think can upload to usendit but if its too much trouble its ok, u r more than kind to share yr DT encounter with us.
Such an intense stare! He does look brighter & chippier. To those who kept saying he is not handsome, I dun know but you may wanna have yr eyes check heehee He is no pretty boy but all MAN even in a floral shirt & that's the way we like it ^__~ Since some want David singing Yesterday vid, posted @ usendit for 7 days, link @ blog forum, need to register to access.
Here's 2nd part of Kitty from HK's David talk experience *thank you so much*:
Now I feel a little depressed cos I am one of the fans who wanna see more of him *sigh* but I will nvr ever forget him. I dun know I feel David should have more confidence in his fans. They are not the sort who set up lots of fansites, vote unceasingly for him or leave silly msgs dissing other singers & praising him to high heaven. Cos most of us are not fanatics & we do not live vicariously thru idolatry. But we will definitely support any meaningful musical direction he choose to take. Yes, we certainly do complain when he become too reclusive & hide in his studio to work on his album but we are usually extremely patient & very understanding. Still I am touched that he dared to show his vulnerability. He is such an amazing guy!
David singing @ big charity event last night with many HK celebrities. Some of them were singing Cantonese opera & maybe they invitied David hoping he will sing Beijing opera >< but think he sang I love you. Love his signature look of plain shirt, dark jacket & jeans, he looked so fine.
Doing his pointing thing ^__^
Thank you so much Kitty from HK for sharing yr David Talk @ HKU experience:
David snr appearing @ Big Brother program to promote his upcoming stage drama also mentioned that David is eager to get into directing & producing his own movie now that Ang Lee has won directing Oscar. Below clip of his promo event with Leo Ku in Beijing, even tho its more Leo but can watch him sing his new song towards the end.
Salinalee @ taozeehk has posted transcript of SCMP article & at first feel so sad when he said he felt that he could not 'postively affect the market' or be 'appreciated and accepted', but then this is what all real artists feel. Most artists cannot help but present their innermost feelings to the world & feel depressed when they are being misunderstood. But if not for these artists always striving to voice their own perspectives, then the world would be lot less interesting. As for not being appreciated I think all artists feel like that, no matter whether they are famous or whether their works sell. So I glad he said he is happier now but I hope he will go on trying to 'affect the world' positively & not worry abt whether he is appreciated or not. Cos he is certainly appreciated in this little corner of the cyberworld ^__^
Pix credit taozeehk
Honda Civic site now updated with more footage of David recording in the studio. Its just amazing to see & hear him in the studio, he is so in command. This song is also a BIG surprise, well what I could hear of it. Its kinda grand, big sounding & vry appropriate for the launch of a brand new car. Can hardly wait to listen to the whole song! Btw fans in HK do keep lookout for South China Morning Post as David is featured thanx to headup frm taozeehk *__*
This pix is so cute ^__^ Found this sweet site - Secret of Hong Kong Life - with the most wonderful pictorial journal of LC concert in Shanghai, 5 parts althogether.
He is crazily gorgeous when biting his lip, yeah yeah I know, doing my fangirl bit ^__^ Leo Ku looks cute too. More pixs & here can watch the media event, a bit slow BUT can hear David singing the new song towards the end! Its beautiful, classic r&b & David just captivating with his falsetto.
Here David & Leo break open the glasscase which was quite funny. The product is indeed shampoo & looks like local China product cos there's no familiar international logo. Also the event kinda grand for a normal endorsement activity. Seems to be more launch of new product. Anyway hope so cos it will make it more meaningful for David to endorse & support locally produced brand in China.
Both David & Leo will sing different version of the song in separately filmed cms. Leo will sing r&b version & David hiphop version, altho the version David sang more r&b. Vry confusing >< David & Leo also dressed in black & white for the occasion (so its black sweater not brown heehee)
Both of them copped out when asked which girl to present the song as both chosed their mothers. David said since he did not spend time with his mother on CNY or her birthday, this song is a gift to her. He also mentioned Katrina as the girl he has written song for & he was presented with a guitar at the end. Hope someone @ davidcn will tape the cm when broadcast & post it up.
David showed up in Beijing with Leo Ku yesterday 3/8 which was International Women's Day. They were there to promote a new song written by David called 'Every side is beautiful'. This song is theme for some product (not sure think its shampoo) & also presented to all women on this special day. David specially arranged 2 version: a quicker version which he sang live that day & presumably Leo Ku will sing the slower version for the cm or something not sure.
Leo also drew his ideal 'beautiful girl' & said he will marry her if he ever met her. David said he would write a song if he met his ideal girl which he already did for Katrina. Actually vry happy to see David combine his songwriting, commercial work as well as community awareness. Not sure when we can hear this new song, maybe he sing it @ his HK concerts.
Wonder if Leo Ku will be surprise guest like Eason Chan during Soul Power. So David now have 2 new songs - Honda Civic cm song & Every side is beautiful. Hope he's not gonna cheat & put these songs into his album meaning we only have 8 new songs (yes I am greedy heehee). So happy to see David all fresh & healthy. He looked super nice in brown sweater, vry songwriter mode heehee just so happy to see him. Also the E-Buzz interview taped in HK was on Cable 48 yesterday, it was Ep 44. I already bt it & it was pretty good interview. See if I can extract & post it up.
