An Obession With "Orphan" 孤兒仔

You are not "Alone"

A neighborhood residents committee in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province is working to broaden the musical tastes and reduce the volume of an unidentified woman who has reportedly been playing the same song repeatedly for two years.

The tune is "Alone" by Hong Kong Cantopop singer Eason Chan, a mellow popular tune he recorded in the early 2000s.

"I used to like it," said one apartment resident named Chen who lives below the "Alone"-obsessed woman. "But now the song makes me sick when I hear it."

Chen said the neighbors have asked her many times to tone it down, but the Chan devotee refused, saying playing loud music isn't against any law.

With only a few hours break per day from her well-learned melody, wasn't she bored? Didn't she want to listen to anything else? Chen said he asked her.

He said she replied, "It's very beautiful."

Watch: Orphan Girl "孤兒女"

Source: global times 11.08.2009

Eason at the "Pax Musica 2009" Concert in Japan

Shin Seung-hoon Will Appear in Asian Music Gala in Japan
By Lee Hyo-won

South Korea's "king of ballads," Shin Seung-hoon, will appear at Pax Musica 2009, a pan-Asian music festival taking place Sunday in Japan, before the release of his new mini-album on Nov. 12.

The festival, meaning "peace through music" in ancient Greek, is an international event that was launched in 1984 featuring Korea's veteran singer Cho Yong-pil, Japan's Shinji Tanimura and Hong Kong's Alan Tam. It has since attracted the region's top talents, such as Andy Lau, F4 and Jackie Chan.

The 13th edition of Pax Musica, hosted by Fuji TV, will open at the 5,000-seat A Hall of Tokyo Forum. Besides Shin, local stars, including former GOD member Son Ho-young and former Fin.K.L member Ock Ju-hyun, will sing songs.

Shin will perform songs including "Love of Iris," the romantic theme song of the popular ongoing TV series "Iris." The 41-year-old singer-songwriter will also showcase "I Believe," which appeared on the soundtrack of the hit romantic comedy "My Sassy Girl."

The event will also feature TV personality Yoon Sang-hyun, who gained popularity through dramas including "My Fair Lady." Also to take the stage are Hong Kong's top male singer Eason Chan and Taiwan's popular entertainer Rainie Yang.

The festival will be televised through Fuji TV.

Meanwhile, Shin will reveal his new mini-album "Love O'Clock" through a showcase Nov. 11, and release tracks both on and offline the following day.

Source: the korea times 11.06.2009

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Rundown (Eason's segment only):
1. Allegro, Opus 3.3 a.m.
2. 暴殄天物
3. Lately (by Stevie Wonder) (performed with Korean singer July)
4. Mr. Lonely (越想越無謂 Originally in Japanese) (performed in Japanese)
5. 富士山下
6. 淘汰
7. 路...一直都在

Rundown: bbc @ easyjoint forum 11.08.2009
Photo: sohu 11.02.2009

Upcoming Cantonese EP and New Song

As Eason mentioned earlier, he was simultaneously recording a new Cantonese EP while he was recording Fifth Floor's Happiness. There are now rumors that Eason will release that EP December 2009.

In this month's JET Magazine, Wyman Wong reveals that he created a "platter" of songs for Eason. The first song of the "platter" was 葡萄成熟時, followed by 人車誌 and 沙龍, the upcoming song will be 陀飛輪 (Tourbillon (mechanics of a watch)), all of which revolve around grown men toys/playthings.

In a discussion among fans, these are the grown men toys/playthings revolving around the "platter" of songs:
葡萄成熟時 - red wine
人車誌 - cars
沙龍 - cameras
陀飛輪 - watches

Also previously rumored was a song (composed by Eric Kwok and lyrics by Wyman) which revolves around the topic of 'having an affair.'

Sources: 3cmusic 10.14.2009 & dettoriip @ easyjoint forum (courtesy of JET magazine) 11.05.2009

Mr. Set to Tour with Eason

Two nights ago Mr. performed in concert and afterwards lead singer Alan Po revealed that he will be the backup vocalist and the rest of the band will be the band (playing instruments) for Eason Chan's upcoming 20 show tour (what is believed to be the 90 Minutes of Happiness Mainland Tour) starting next month and ending January 2010. Alan expressed he is honored to be able to sing backup for Eason and Eason had requested to tour with Mr. in order to add a new element to his performance.

Source: yahoo hk (courtesy of singtao) 10.24.2009

Eason to Join Will Lin in "Jumping Into the Ocean"

Yesterday, Eason Chan was at a press conference in Taiwan promoting his latest album Fifth Floor's Happiness (上五樓的快活) where he performed 3 songs off the album.

Earlier, producer Will Lin stated that if Eason Chan's doesn't win a Golden Melody Award for Best Composer or Best Male Singer next year for his work in Fifth Floor's Happiness, he will jump into the ocean. Upon being informed of Will Lin's confidence, Eason said, "Wow, Taiwan people are fierce! I will join him." Eason pretended to be serious when speaking of the plans and goes into detail, from choosing the right place to jump from to having the correct outfits and whether to invite the media. He even mentioned he would wear a tight outfit or even wear zebra print.

Source: msn taiwan (courtesy of nownews) 10.01.2009
Photos: ent.qq 10.01.2009

Eason Chan, Guest at Andrew Lam's Concert

Andrew Lam (aka Lam Man Chung, 林敏驄) held his two shows of Andrew Lam & Friends Concert 09 on September 25th & 26th at Star Hall. Among his guests were Kenny B, Eason Chan and Shirley Kwan. Andrew took the opportunity to make fun of his guests Justin and Eason during his concerts.

Eason & Andrew - 忘不了您


Eason - 好想


Eason & Andrew - 幻影

Sources: oriental daily & the sun 09.27.2009

Eason Chan, Special Guest at Rebecca Pan's Concert

Rebecca Pan (潘迪華) held her My Dream My Way My Indie Music Live Concert on September 18, 2009. Among her guests were indie artists Chet Lam (林一峰) and at17. Towards the end of the show Eason Chan appeared as a special guest, surprising Rebecca. Rebecca then asked at17's Ellen whether they planned his special appearance and Ellen answered, "Of course we knew he was here." With the surprise perfected, Rebecca had tears in her eyes and no words able to come out of her mouth. Eason requested a dance with Rebecca and the two performed Chinese Blues, a song the two recorded together for Rebecca's latest album My Dream My Way My Indie Music. Rebecca, who will turn 80 years old next year, has plans to do a big band show and took the opportunity in front of her audience to invite Eason to join her, Eason laughs while answering, "Why don't we set a date to eat dinner at your place and we can slowly talk about the plans then."

Source: sina 09.25.2009

Eason and Karena Lam Have Fun Filming

Yesterday, Eason Chan and Karena Lam (林嘉欣) were filming in Causeway Bay (銅鑼灣) with director Derek Tsang (曾國祥). When asked details of the new film (titled 戀人絮語), Eason answered he was not filming a new film and was filming a MV. It seems as if details are kept under wraps, very secretive indeed.

Sources: yahoo hk (courtesy of singtao) 09.17.2009 & singtao 09.18.2009

Sodagreen Helps Eason Record Upcoming Album

Sodagreen appears in a photo shoot with Eason and helps him record "la's" for his upcoming album Fifth Floor's Happiness while they were there.

Photo shoot: easonchan.pixnet

Recording: easonchan.pixnet

Sources: pixnet 09.15.2009 & pixnet 09.16.2009

Song Sampling: Studio Recording of 床頭燈

Here is a clip of Eason Chan recording 床頭燈 (Night Light, or literally Bed Light) in the studio. The song is featured in Eason's upcoming Mandarin album Fifth Floor's Happiness, set to be released September 25, 2009.

To listen/watch: easonchan.pixnet (Official Fifth Floor's Happiness Blog)

Source: pixnet 09.05.2009