Eason Chosen to be Mother-in-Law

Yesterday, singers attended the 30th RTHK Music Awards' press conference. In celebration of 30 years of their music award, RTHK organized an artist voting segment where each artist voted for their "music family" in coordination with this year's theme of "We Are Family." The results of the voting revealed Hacken Lee as the father, Eason Chan as the mother (mother-in-law), Leo Ku as the eldest son, Miriam Yeung as the wife (daughter-in-law), Joey Yung as the daughter, and Kelvin Kwan as the servant. After being crowned the mother-in-law, Eason played around with the removable mole he was given, placing it at different places on his face and even onto Kay Tse's face.

Each singer was asked, then answered, regarding this year's awards and their possible outcome.

Hacken responds that hopes he can win the Gold Song Award and feels that Eason's Crying in the Party, Hins Cheung's 酷愛 and his own 花落誰家 has the highest chance of winning. He feels that Eason has the highest chance of winning the Male Singer Award.

Miriam responds that she only had one album so she has very few songs that made it on top of the charts, but she would make Leon Lai, A-Music boss, happy by winning just one award. She further says that no one will know what the outcome will be until the end, and until the end comes she will continue to promote herself.

Joey responds she will go into the awards as usual and saying, "of course I'll be happy if I win awards, but I won't be disappointed if I don't win."

Leo responds he feels Justin, Eason, Hins and himself have the highest chances of winning the Male Singer Award. When asked regarding Paco Wong, Gold Label Manager, not helping Justin push for awards because of his bad attitude, Leo defended Justin in saying that Justin's attitude is perfectly fine.

Eason responds two years ago he went into the awards with high expectations only to be disappointed at the end. He won numerous big awards last year, but was at a lost for direction in his music. Being in the industry for over 10 years, he now hopes he can thank his company's employees. When told he is expected to be the big winner at the end of the year, he responds that he isn't particularly happy after being told such news, but if he can help his company win some awards then he'll be happy. He feels the employees at his company work extremely hard, so if he wins awards it's an indication that the employees' hard work paid off.

Andy Hui, who was at a separate event, was also asked regarding the awards. He responds, "I think Eason has the highest chance of winning the Male Singer Award, we've witnessed the success he's had this year."

Wednesday night, Eric Suen was at TVB for the recording of JSG where he was asked regarding his position at this year's award ceremonies. He responds, "I am very happy with my results this year, but I am not going to think too much of the Male Singer Award. I think Eason has the highest chance of winning; when I go around the world to places where they know of Hong Kong singers, they know Eason. I hope that, in the future, I will be recognized like he is."

Clips...1...2...3

Sources: sina & applydaily 11.30.2007

Eason and Johanna Ho Creates Tee for ORBIS

As ORBIS' Sight Ambassador, Eason teamed up with Johanna Ho to create the above tee for ORBIS. Sold for 280 HKD, these tees can be purchased at D-Mop stores.

Source: easyjoint (from +touch magazine) 11.27.2007

1˚ of Eason Chan: Swing (Eric Kwok & Jerald Chan)

Six degrees of separation is the idea that everyone is no further than 6 "steps" away from each other, or the more commonly used explanation, everyone is connected through six people (a.k.a. six degrees).

Six degrees requires too much thinking; therefore, we're going to keep it simple with one degree.

凸 - Eason, Eric, Edison in Concert (Jerald as music director)

1˚-- As a group, Swing and Eason are connected through their former company, Music Plus. As individuals, Eric's first song for Eason was in 1999, 貝多芬與我, which would be followed by the hit 幸福摩天輪 that same year. There is no indication that Jerald and Eason have worked together before their time at Music Plus, so it is believed that Music Plus was their first encounter. After disbanding, Swing would work together again on Eason's 2006 EP Life Continues, as writers, arrangers and producers. Swing would again work together, in early 2007, during the concert 加州紅903黃金組合音樂會 - 凸 (California Red 903 Golden Group Mini Concert - 凸) where Eason, Eric and Edison were performers and Jerald was the music director.

1984 - Swing

Background -- Eric Kwok and Jerald Chan are two individual songwriters, arrangers, producers, musicians & singers turned singing / songwriting / arranging / producing duo. Formed under the name Snowman in 1999, the duo would later change their name to Swing and join Music Plus (under EEG) in 2000.

The duo released their first album, under the name Swing, in October 2000 and in 2001, won the Chik Chak 903's Band/Duo/Group - Gold Award and the TVB's Jade Solid Gold Favorite Group - Bronze Award.

After releasing their final album, Swing Swang Swung, in 2002 the duo received permission to terminate their artist contract with Music Plus and the two went their separate ways. It is unknown as to why the duo ended their partnership, though it is believed that Jerald did not enjoy being in the spotlight. Eric had previously thanked Jerald for giving up a lot in order for the duo to be created.

Afterwards, it is believed that Jerald continued to work behind-the-scenes, most notably for Juno Mak and more recently for Kary Ng. Eric continued to write and produce music, he then joined the label Silly Thing and released his first solo album.

The two would rejoin in 2006 to help write, arrange and produce the 2006 EP Life Continues with Wyman Wong and Eason. In March 2007, the two would set foot on the same stage and perform together again at the California Red 903 Golden Group Mini Concert - 凸. The concert featured Eason, Edison Chen and Eric as performers and they sought Jerald to be the concert's music director. During the concert, Jerald and Eric were reunited on stage where Jerald, filled with emotion, shed tears.

Eric continues to use the name Snowman Production Ltd. Jerald now uses Jerald Ltd.

就當我未玩夠 - Swing

Swing = multi-talented. No other words necessary.

帝國大廈 - Swing
(World Trade Center, written just after 9/11)

Admiring Eason: Jay Chou 周杰倫

In the Chinese music industry, it seems as if everyone wants to be a part of Jay Chou's 周杰倫 music and bask in his name. In Eason Chan's newest Mandarin album, Admit It, Jay plays a part as he composed and penned the song 淘汰. So has it come down to even Eason needing to use Jay Chou's name to promote himself? Eason explains, "Contrary to popular belief, it was Jay who came up to me and asked how I felt if he wrote a song for me." Eason highly admires Jay's abilities as he continues to explain, "It happened at an award ceremony, he came up next to me and said he wanted to write a song for me." Jay quickly went and wrote the song, in about a month's time he finished writing the song and sent it to Eason. "When Jay came to Hong Kong to promote his new album he asked me, 'So how is it? Did you listen to it yet?' and I had to explain to him I was busy filming and didn't even get to open the package yet, but once I listened to it I'd give him a call," Eason recalls. Jay understood and was not upset, even saying, "I wrote this song for you, even if you wait 10 years, it's still your song."

Source: epochtimes 05.26.2007

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Getting ready for his upcoming Shanghai concert on November 24, 2007, Jay Chou says he will only invite male singers to be his guest singers at this concert to avoid further rumors with female singers. He says he has already invited the male group Nan Quan Mama and will invite one more male singer. Eason Chan would be his choice. Having written many songs for other singers, Jay was asked whose interpretation of his songs he was most satisfied with. Without hesitation Jay immediately names Eason, saying, "because he best interprets my feelings in the songs I write." Jay goes on to say "When you look at [Eason's] face it looks weak, but I really want to help him shoot an MV because I can create a story with his face."

Sources: sina 10.15.2007 & cctv 10.16.2007

2007 CASH Golden Sail Music Awards - Results

The 2007 CASH Annual Dinner cum Golden Sail Music Awards Presentation was held on November 23, 2007 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The CASH Golden Sail Music Awards is the only music award nominated and voted by music professionals - CASH members who are composers, authors and music publishers. The aim of this award is to recognise the outstanding musical works and vocal performances. This year, the eligible works must be first commercially released in Hong Kong between August 16, 2006 and August 31, 2007.

Along with the annual CASH Golden Sail Music Awards, the 2006 CASH Golden Sail Most Performed Works Awards were also given out the same night. The Most Performed Works Awards are presented to musical works with the highest number of performances in different media and performing venues during the previous year (January to December) as analysed by CASH's distribution system.

2007 CASH Golden Sail Music Awards

CASH Hall of Fame Award 2007
Alan Tam

CASH Best Melody
富士山下
Composer: Christopher Chak

CASH Best Lyrics
富士山下
Lyricist: Lin Xi

CASH Best Alternative Composition
三千年前
Composer: Keith Chan
Lyricist: Lin Xi
V.O. Script: Chan Wai
Arranger: Keith Chan
Producer: Keith Chan
Performer: Shirley Kwan
V.O.: Lee Heung Kam

CASH Best Collaboration with Vocals
常在我心中
Performers: George Lam & Teresa Carpio

Best Performance by a Band or Group
Forever
Performer: Grasshopper
&
中國話
Performer: S.H.E.

Best Vocal Performance by a Female Artist
我懷念的
Performer: Stefanie Sun
&
講不出聲
Performer: Susanna Kwan

Best Vocal Performance by a Male Artist
富士山下
Performer: Eason Chan

CASH Best Song
富士山下
Composer: Christopher Chak
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Arranger: Chan Pak / C.Y. Kong
Producer: Alvin Leong
Performer: Eason Chan

Best Serious Composition
第八交響曲： 蒼茫大地
(Symphony No. 8: This Boundless Land)
Composer: Chan Wing Wah
Lyricist: Sonia Ng

2006 CASH Golden Sail Most Performed Works Awards

Most Performed Cantonese Pop Work
最佳損友
Composer: Eric Kwok
Lyricist: Wyman Wong
Performer: Eason Chan

Most Performed Mandarin Pop Work
Hurt So Bad
Composer: Hins Cheung
Lyricist: Hins Cheung
Performer: Hins Cheung

Most Performed English (Foreign) Pop Work
Dani California
Performer: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Most Performed Operatic Work
李后主之去國歸降
Lyricist: Ye Shao De

Most Performed Original Local Serious Work
Insect World
Composer: Doming Lam

Highest Number of New Works Performed
Composer: Mark Lui
Lyricist: Lin Xi

Nominees

Source: appledaily 11.25.2007

News Wrap for Week 11.18.2007 - 11.24.2007

Eason Chan was at the rehearsal for the McDonald's World Children's Day event in Hong Kong, where he revealed he will be performing Anita Mui & Leslie Cheung's classic, 芳華絕代, with Joey Yung. "There won't be another person that can perform this song [better than Anita Mui & Leslie Cheung]! I'm just trying to challenge myself and not trying to out-do anyone." When asked whether he will be dancing closely to Joey during the performance (as Anita and Leslie did during their performances), Eason laughs "It depends on what she wears. If she wears a tube top then no, I'm afraid it will fall off. But yes if she's wearing a Qipao (cheongsam)."

Source: sina 11.19.2007

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Eason attends ORBIS' Vision Plane event and asks the media not to accuse him of helping Jay Chou and not Sam Hui. See article here.

11.20.2007

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a variation to Wyman's 'Male Kate Moss' tee

note SoftHard's tees, resemblance to 'Listen to Eason Chan'

Yesterday was McDonald's World Children's Day. Eason, along with Andy Lau, SoftHard, Twins and Joey Yung performed.

Source: ent.mop.com (photos courtesy of tungstar) 11.21.2007

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Eason says he's learning to set a good example for his daughter by helping others. He says he has a wealthy friend who expressed his interest in donating money to charity and admires his friend's attitude of wanting to donate his money instead of purchasing nice cars. Eason says he has no interest in purchasing nice cars and he has been using his current car for the past 7 years. He further says, when a person gets to a certain age they learn to give to others. If we make 3,000 then donate 100.

Asked whether he will be working with Sammi Cheng on a new film, Eason admits that they are indeed going to work together, they are looking at the script at the moment.

More info on charity here.

Source: sina 11.22.2007

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Promo clip from an Eason starring film, Trivial Matters 破事兒, along with other celebrities including Edison Chen, Stephanie Cheng, Gillian Chung and Stephy Tang, appeared online via youtube.

View clip here (note: not suitable for children)

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Ivana Wong will be releasing a Mandarin album soon. Ivana reveals that she received the same advice from Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung and Eason Chan, which was "Don't be afraid, just be yourself." She then said Eason gave her advice while imitating her voice, which she found extremely funny.

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Eason was spotted having a midnight meal with wife Hilary Tsui and other friends, including Edmond Leung and his girlfriend. After the meal, Eason was seen leaving with another woman in a taxi, leaving Hilary behind. It is then noted that during the meal Eason and Hilary had very little contact and when Eason left with another woman, Hilary didn't seem to care.

Contrary to what reporters originally thought, Eason and Hilary were not have an argument. Eason left without Hilary because he was heading to a meeting in connection with his work related trip to Australia, where he will be heading after the meeting. He purposely met up with Hilary for the midnight meal before the meeting and flight. According to Hilary, Eason will be in Australia for a couple of weeks for work.

Sources: 67.com & on.cc 11.23.2007

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fake tee, front of tee(left) back of tee (right)

online sale of fake tee

real tees

Half a month after the conclusion of Eason's Moving On Stage 1 concerts, fake tees have surfaced online as a "special edition," with the Listen to Eason Chan bubble on one side and Eason's Moving On Stage 1 on the other side. These fake tees are using Eason's name, concert name and album name to sell at a higher price than the real tees. With these fake tees, Eason's company issued a statement urging fans to be careful of fake merchandise being sold online.

The only tees released to the public in connection to Eason's concert and album are:
(1) 'Listen to Eason Chan' bubble tees (worn by Eason above) in 8 colors, by Pepe Jeans, for promotional purposes only and are not sold.
(2) Moving On Stage 1 character tee with 'Moving On Stage 1' printed on the back (as shown above in green & white) in 6 colors, by Milk, sold at 220 HKD each.
(3) Moving On Stage 1 college tee, similar to character tee with the addition of 'Moving On Stage 1' in unfilled block print on front, by Milk, in black, sold at 220 HKD each.
(4) Silly Thing crossover tee, limited edition (300 tees), sold for 580 HKD each.

Source: appledaily 11.24.2007

Random: Changes to Layout

Note: Eason is going on a world tour next year, so if you're interested in seeing him in concert check out his schedule (on the right) to see if he's coming to a city near you. the schedule will be updated as more information is announced.

The rest of this post has nothing to do with Eason, so read as you wish.

changes
- background color, from charcoal to black
- color "theme", from yellow to green
- blog title, from words to pictures

why the change?
don't ask, there's no logical reason

why yellow previously?
this blog was created a little over a month after the 2007 MLB All-Star Game where MVP, Ichiro Suzuki, looked oh-so-charming in this suit and yellow tie. you can view a picture of Suzuki here, but you can't clearly see the color of the tie. if you watched the game, you would've seen it, and you would've seen how charming he looked. pretty random, eh?

why green now?
the yellow was becoming annoyingly bright, so a change in color was needed. since the color theme to Eason's Moving on Stage 1 was green, green it is.

why those pictures or that picture, depending on how you view it?
don't be mistaken, the 2 pictures of Eason were not chosen to match the green font. they were chosen because that outfit is my favorite of all outfits Eason had on during his concerts. The sharp emerald green stands out, more so than the earlier fuchsia ribbon, and the peacock tail is absolutely beautiful. more importantly, the sharp green ribbon and peacock tail are perfectly matched. thumbs up for Wyman!

when and what's the next color theme?
when the next change and what color is unknown. any suggestions?

Eason to the media: "Do Not Accuse Me!"; ORBIS Event

Yesterday afternoon, as ORBIS' Sight Ambassador, Eason Chan took a tour of ORBIS' Vision Plane, where he met with two patients and conversed with them. Earlier, reports surfaced that Eason rejected to be a guest performer at Sam Hui's concert in order to be a guest at Jay Chou's concert. Eason was asked regarding these reports, at the ORBIS event, where he replied, "I know how you (the media) work, I know you like to stir up rumors, but fact is, Sam Hui and Jay Chou's concerts are held on different days. I am certain I cannot make it to Sam Hui's concert because there is a conflict in schedule, as for Jay Chou's concert, I cannot say right now. I do not want any misunderstandings of me helping one but not the other." He then reiterated, "Do not accuse me!"

Source: sina 11.20.2007

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Elsewhere, Eason expressed his interest in creating his own charitable foundation, saying about himself, "When you reach a certain age and have experienced many things in life, you get motivated by other things [other than money]. You can't spend it all anyway, so you should learn to earn and give back."

Source: sina 11.22.2007

"Listen to Eason Chan" Track-By-Track Analysis

You can see and hear Eason analyze his newest album, Listen to Eason Chan, track-by-track. From how the song originated to the final version, Eason discusses the composers, lyricists, producers and much more.

Album Intro
1. Mario Party
2. Tropical Island Serenade
3. Flash
4. Concert Live Gig
5. Waterloo Station
6. Crying in the Party
7. Maniacal Revolution
8. Chameleon
9. Wheel of the Era
10. What Do You Want
11. Brothers

Follow-Up Video Clip

The following is a follow-up of Eason in Sichuan as ORBIS' Sight Ambassador. The video is posted up by Patty Keung, who was the photographer of the ORBIS trip to Sichuan and this is what she had to say:

"Based on the few days working with Eason Chan in this trip, I find him a very genuine kind man. This trip had not only brought light to many blind eyes in the farming villages in Sichuan China, it has also brought warmth to the hearts of everyone in the crew from Hong Kong. Please give your support to Project Orbis to continue their great efforts in bringing light to those who are suffering in darkness immediately!"

Sources: orbis & Patty Keung

2007 CASH Golden Sail Music Awards - Nominees

The 2007 CASH Annual Dinner cum Golden Sail Music Awards Presentation will be held on November 23, 2007 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The CASH Golden Sail Music Awards is the only music award nominated and voted by music professionals - CASH members who are composers, authors and music publishers. The aim of this award is to recognise the outstanding musical works and vocal performances. This year, the eligible works must be first commercially released in Hong Kong between August 16, 2006 and August 31, 2007.

Alan Tam was presented with the CASH Hall of Fame Award 2007.

CASH Best Song

木紋
Composer: Louis Cheung
Lyricist: Wyman Wong
Arranger: Carl Wong
Producers: Green Mountain Orchestra / hocc @ goomusic
Performer: Denise Ho

富士山下
Composer: Christopher Chak
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Arranger: Chan Pak / C.Y. Kong
Producer: Alvin Leong
Performer: Eason Chan

畫意
Composer: Ivana Wong
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Arranger: The Invisible Men
Producer: The Invisible Men
Performer: Ivana Wong

逼得太緊
Composer: Dennie Wong
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Arranger: Dennie Wong @ Baron
Producer: Ronald Ng @ Baron
Performer: Kary Ng

酷愛
Composer: Vincent Chow
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Arranger: Gary Tong
Producer: Alvin Leong
Performer: Hins Cheung

CASH Best Melody

天水‧圍城
Composer: Edmond Tsang
Performer: Hacken Lee

紅綠燈
Composer: Alan Cheung
Performer: Stephanie Cheng

富士山下
Composer: Christopher Chak
Performer: Eason Chan

畫意
Composer: Ivana Wong
Performer: Ivana Wong

歲月­風雲
Composer: Joseph Koo
Performer: Hacken Lee & Steve Chou

CASH Best Lyrics

456 Wing
Lyricist: 6 Wing @ 農夫
Performer: Fama

木紋
Lyricist: Wyman Wong
Performer: Denise Ho

紅綠燈
Lyricist: Chan Siu Kei
Performer: Stephanie Cheng

富士山下
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Performer: Eason Chan

畫意
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Performer: Ivana Wong

Best Alternative Composition

456 Wing
Composer: DJ Galaxy
Lyricist: 6 Wing @ 農夫
Arranger: DJ Galaxy
Producer: DJ Tommy
Performer: Fama

三千年前
Composer: Keith Chan
Lyricist: Lin Xi & Chan Wai
Arranger: Keith Chan
Producer: Keith Chan
Performer: Shirley Kwan & Lee Heung Kam

成魔之路
Composer: Carl Wong
Lyricist: Wyman Wong
Arranger: Carl Wong
Producer: Carl Wong
Performer: Juno Mak

幽默感
Composer: hocc @ goomusic
Lyricist: Wyman Wong
Arranger: Green Mountain Orchestra 青山大樂隊
Producer: Green Mountain Orchestra 青山大樂隊 / hocc @ goomusic
Performer: Denise Ho

戰曲
Composer: 金培達
Lyricist: 獨白：Esther Chan
Arranger: 金培達
Producer: 金培達
Performer: Instrumental

CASH Best Collaboration with Vocals

三千年前
Performers: Shirley Kwan & Lee Heung Kam

山歌
Performers: Kary Ng & Justin

四人遊
Performers: Khalil Fong & Fiona Sit

常在我心中
Performers: George Lam & Teresa Carpio

滄海遺珠
Performers: Kay Tse & Wilfred Lau

Best Performance by a Band or Group

33 轉
Performer: Wynners

456 Wing
Performer: Fama

Forever
Performer: Grasshopper

中國話
Performer: S.H.E.

相愛6 年
Performer: Twins

Best Vocal Performance by a Female Artist

木紋
Performer: Denise Ho

我懷念的
Performer: Stefanie Sun

畫意
Performer: Ivana Wong

愛你還愛你
Performer: Janice Wei

講不出聲
Performer: Susanna Kwan

Best Vocal Performance by a Male Artist

Crying in the Party
Performer: Eason Chan

花落誰家
Performer: Hacken Lee

笑忘書
Performer: Hins Cheung

富士山下
Performer: Eason Chan

酷愛
Performer: Hins Cheung

Best Serious Composition

祈福 – 黃大仙祠素描
Composer: 陳能濟

飛
Composer: 伍卓賢

飛舞九龍城
Composer: 許翔威

第八交響曲： 蒼茫大地
Composer: 陳永華
Lyricist: 吳瑞卿

聖體頌
Composer: 鄭汝森

Source: CASH 11.16.2007

"What a Wonderful World" II

A couple of months ago I was looking forward to Eason's rendition of What a Wonderful World at his Moving on Stage 1 concerts. Someone finally posted a clip up.

"The Pye-Dog" Opens In Theaters

The Pye-Dog, after many months and 2 international awards, finally opened at theaters in Hong Kong. Among the attendees at the Hong Kong premiere are actors Eason Chan, George Lam, Eric Tsang, Gia Lin, Man Chun-Fai, K.K. Cheung, first time director Derek Kwok, Producer Teddy Robin and good friend Jaycee Fong.

Photos: sina (courtesy of tungstar) 11.14.2007

"Moving On Stage 1" Song Tees

The following are the tees Wyman Wong designed, with song titles, for Eason to wear during the encores.

Always With Me - 與我常在

Same Time Next Year - 明年今日

My Happy Times - 我的快樂時代

There's Not Another - 天下無雙

The Deviant - 遊離分子

This Minute We Hold - 抱擁這分鐘

The following was worn during the concert and not the encore.

King of Karaoke - K歌之王

The following was worn at a TVB event (November 7, 2007).

Crying in the Party

Sources:
tungstar
appledaily
Eason's fans from all around

Concert Live Gig 演唱會 MV

Here's the MV to Eason's latest plug, Concert Live Gig 演唱會. Well, it's just clips of Eason practicing his dance routines for Moving On Stage 1 put together with the song.

"Moving On Stage 1" on DVD

According to Siu Yee & Sammy (from CRHK 903), show 12 of Moving On Stage 1 on November 4th was the recorded show. So, I'm assuming that's the show that will be put on the DVD. Though I'm pretty sure they recorded every show, maybe not as in depth though. Anyway, here's the rundown for show 12.

1. 白玫瑰
2. 信心花舍
3. K 歌之王
4. 裙下之臣
5. 富士山下
6. 不如不見
7. 夕陽無限好
8. 人車誌
9. 瑪利奧派對
10. 最佳損友
11. What a Wonderful World
12. 今日
13. 黑擇明
14. Dance mix: Shall We Dance + Shall We Talk+傷信+幸福摩天輪+I Love You 愛麗斯+I Hate You愛麗斯+美麗有罪+2001太空漫遊
15. 熱島小夜曲
16. Crying in the Party
17. 我不好愛
18. 打回原形
19. 衝口而出
20. 月球上的人
21. 葡萄成熟時
22. 浮誇
23. 低等動物
24. 粵語殘片
25. 淘汰
26. 黃金時代
27. 落花流水
28. 第五個現代化
29. 演唱會
Encore:
親近
明年今日

Sources:
CRHK 903 11.5.2007
easyjoint 11.4.2007

The encore song 親近, as some of you may recognize, is this year's theme song to TVB's Fathers and Sons. Eason chose to sing the song because it was written (music and lyrics) by one of the band members, Kubert Leung; it was also Eason's opportunity to give Kubert a solo and center stage next to him.

Stage 2, Eason's Career After "Moving On Stage 1"

Remember when Eason said Moving On Stage 1 can mean two things? One being that Eason is ready to move on, past stage 1 and onto stage 2 of his career. So what exactly are Eason's plan after Moving On Stage 1?

When his Moving On Stage 1 concerts are over Eason will have a couple of days off so he can spend time with his family, but between those days he will have some other work to do. Afterwards, in December, he will promote his Listen to Eason Chan album in Mainland and will probably film with Sammi Cheng. Eason says his new album, using dance songs as the theme, is a new experience for him, but it is also aimed towards the Mainland market. His future albums will probably focus more on Mandarin music [and market].

Source: dayoo 11.8.2007

Capital Artists' Artists "Move On Stage 1"; Show Fined For Running Overtime

Two nights ago, Eason's Moving On Stage 1's 14 straight shows came to an end with former Capital Artists' artists, Edmond Leung, Miriam Yeung, Denise Ho and Wilfred Lau, making a special appearance. During the final show Eason performed 10 songs for the encore which ended at 12:05 am, going overtime, and being fined a 6 figure sum (presumably 600,000 HKD).

For the final show a special karaoke segment was introduced and was hosted by Eason himself. When it was Deborah Lai's turn to choose a song, she chose 謝謝儂, and it was then when the 4 former Capital Artists' artists went on stage to become Eason's backup dancers.

The 4 of them intended on dragging Hilary Tsui onto the stage with them, but Hilary insisted on not going on stage and they left it at that. But when the audience asked Eason to thank Hilary he complied and said "Thank you [Hilary], you are really really good." Band leader Pal Sinn joined in on the fun when he suddenly asked "How is she good?" Eason responded "You don't need to know. If she's good then she's good, there's no need for a reason." When he performed 綿綿, he said "My wife says this song is boring and told me to cut it. If you guys (the audience) don't think it's boring then it's okay. Sorry [Hilary] I'm going to sing it anyway." Eason got back at Pal Sinn by revealing that he will be getting married soon.

At the post-concert celebration ceremony Eason says he didn't perform too well during the first couple of shows but seeing the positive reaction from the audience and seeing the celebrities taking time out to watch his shows he was extremely happy. Overall, he was satisfied with the concerts.

As for the concert running overtime and being fined, Eason takes a breath before saying "I don't care. I've been running overtime for the past couple of shows, if there's [money] going out then there will be [money] coming in. If it comes down to it, I'll pay it out of my own pocket." When reporters informed him that it was a 6 figure sum, Eason changes his mind and says "Someone will cover it." When asked if manager Katie Chan will cover it, Eason answers "I'll work harder to cover the cost."

Additionally, in April 2008 Eason will be holding concerts in Shanghai and Beijing.

Source: sina 11.8.2007

Also, in January 2008 Eason will be holding a concert in Taiwan. This will be the "official" final leg of his Admit It tour. Problems came up when the Taiwan leg of his Admit It tour was planned this year, so the show has been pushed to January.

For those who are wondering why they already held a post-concert celebration with 2 shows left, the final 2 shows are sponsored by the 2009 East Asian Games and not Johnnie Walker.

Composer Chan Siu Ha Talks About Eason Chan

Mainland China composer turned singer Chan Siu Ha 陳小霞 (Salsa Chen) did an interview with sohu revealing her experiences as a composer for 20+ years. Here is the segment where she talks about her experience and collaboration with Eason Chan, whom she wrote Ten Years 十年 (the Mandarin version of Next Year Today 明年今日) for.

Question: In all the singers whom you've worked with, who do you feel you worked best with or who you feel happy working with?

Chan Siu Ha: I think I should put it like this, [there was a point in time (10+ years ago)] when I decided to no longer produce albums so my interaction with singers was minimized. I then wrote and produced 3 songs for Eason [in 2003] and people asked "why?" Eason has previously sung my Cantonese songs and when he first promoted himself in Taiwan I paid attention to him. I realized he was a good singer but the company he was with then [Capital Artists] didn't get him good exposure. They didn't choose songs for him, their promotion wasn't good and they didn't get any attention. In Hong Kong [before 2003] I realized he must be a good singer in order for him to have the status he had. One day he called me and asked if I would help him produce. I said, 'the nerve of you! didn't you hear that I was no longer producing albums?' But his personality was what I liked, he was straight-forward and willing to say what he felt. Communication was not a problem, we talked for a short half an hour and I already knew, in my heart, that I would help him. And I would help him for one reason only - if I gave up the opportunity to work with such a great singer there's no guarantee that I will ever encounter such a great singer again, and it was then that I told him I would help him. Eason Chan's album (Black White Grey 黑.白.灰) is probably the last album I will help produce.

Question: Is Ten Years 十年 biggest hit you've composed?

Chan Siu Ha: Probably at this moment, but in terms of sales I don't know if Faye Wong plus Zhou Hui's 約定 sales are greater or about the same as 十年's sales, but from what I heard they are about the same.

Question: Back to Eason as a singer you're happy working with.

Chan Siu Ha: Yes, I like his sensitivity towards music. Being in the recording studio with him I saw something in him that was different from others at his young age, and it is his feeling towards music. I don't know what everyone's interpretation of "feeling towards music" is, if it is interpreted as feeling "high" then it is emptiness. "Feeling towards music" is, if you give him a song and tell him to record 100 different versions of it, he can do it; if you tell him to give you 10 different feelings, he can do it; but at the end after many different tries and many different versions, the final feeling is the correct feeling. If a singer doesn't have the heart for music, he would not be able to have such "feeling towards music." It involves a lot of time and a lot of energy to find the correct direction before you can say "ok, let's start recording."

Source: sohu 9.5.2006

Follow-Up Video Clips

If you're the type of person that needs real hard evidence to believe certain things, here are the video clips of 2 events that prove it actually happened.

Clip #1 - Eason Gets Called onto Stage at Miriam's Concert
What started out as an "Eason" chant by Miriam's fan club, turned into a whole audience chant.

Clip #2 - "Listen to Eason Chan" worn in the past
This is a clip from November 2006, Eason is wearing a "Listen to Eason Chan" tee.

"Moving On Stage 1" Memorabilia Prices

In case anyone wants to know the prices of the Moving On Stage 1 memorabilia, here they are:

Exclusively designed, Silly Thing for Eason Chan T-Shirt
Limited stock: 300 t-shirts
Price: 580 HKD per t-shirt
Notes: like all other Silly Thing t-shirts, these special t-shirts were crafted in Japan and are wrapped & packaged in a zip-lock pouch

Moving On Stage 1 T-Shirts by Milk
Price: 220 HKD
Note: Comes in 6 colors

Moving On Stage 1 College T-Shirt
Price: 220 HKD

Moving On Stage 1 USB Storage (1GB)
Price: 220 HKD

Note: the price of 280 HKD was noted in a magazine

Moving On Stage 1 Military Cap
Price: 200 HKD

Note: the price of 240 HKD was noted in a magazine

Moving On Stage 1 Mesh Cap
Price: 240 HKD

Note: the price of 200 HKD was noted in a magazine

Source: discuss 10.28.2007

Eason's Showing Off...

...the band.

The one thing everyone realizes or will come to realize, whether a fan of Eason Chan or not, is his appreciation for all the behind-the-scenes music crew. While most other singers are trying to justify their win, or trying to explain the false reporting by the media, or trying to explain their hardships over the course of the year in their award acceptance speeches, Eason's first and foremost priority is thanking all the people who work for him behind-the-scenes. Eason has always thanked the composers, lyricists, arrangers & producers because its protocol, but he has begun to thank all the behind-the-scenes production people (who almost never get thanked), the musicians that record his songs and even the production companies. More recently, Eason expressed his hopes of more singers thanking the aforementioned.

All talk and no action means nothing.

So, for Moving On Stage 1, Eason is showing off his band. Giving them solo performances, giving them the center stage, giving them a platform and space to stand on and here are the pictures to prove it:

Band members for Moving On Stage 1 include: Davy Chan, C.Y. Kong, Kubert Leung, Joey Tang, Gary Tong, etc. (or so I've seen and read)

edit: according to Davy Chan, the band members to Moving On Stage 1 include Pal, Joey, Yin, Anthony, Gary, Pat & CY

Photos: Hin814 at discuss 10.26.2007
Band list: Davy Chan at alivenotdead 10.9.2007

"Moving On Stage 1" Fashion by Wyman Wong

Wyman Wong is in charge of the fashion at Eason's Moving On Stage 1's 16 shows where he says, "The biggest theme to the outfits is the clothes of a male singer adding the element of female fashion. I don't know if this theme will turn out to be as stylish as Leslie Cheung has made it or whether it will turn out to be funny like Donald (I Love You Boyz) made it, anything can happen on stage. Eason has also expressed that it doesn't matter how it turns out." Wyman says he did not get paid for this project saying, "I'd rather give up my pay and add it to the spending budget, at least I can go all out and cut up a Dior Homme instead of a Kitterick."

Traditional Dragon-Phoenix Wedding Attire x Athletic Wear

Hip Hop Chinese Tracksuit by Tomas Chan
Air Force One by Nike
Gold Jewelry by Chow Tai Fook

Wyman: Every artist that holds a concert looks for a diamond sponsor, which ends up being a game of dollar figures and is no longer original. This look is me wanting to see Bollywood at Hong Kong Coliseum. This outfit is extremely heavy with the 100 ounces of gold, the bicycle chain itself is about 1.84 kg.

Man and Wife

Wedding Gown inspired by Impasse 13

Wyman: This look came upon me when, in July, I unintentionally bumped into an Impasse 13 showroom in Paris. They've helped Dior and Dior Homme design accessories for many years and has now created their own label. I attempted to [without anything to lose] ask them to design a similar outfit for Eason and they actually said yes. The veil is designed by exclusive Dior headpiece designer Stephen Jones.

English + Japanese =

Vintage Japanese Kimono
Vintage Trench Coat by Burberry

Wyman: In July, after viewing a men's line in Paris, I went to Tokoyo to look at vintage Japanese kimonos. This outfit is a vintage Japanese kimono attached to a vintage Burberry trench coat.

Learn English thru Encore

Slogan Tee by Wyman Wong

Wyman: I thought up of a few tees for Eason, you could say they are a variation of House of Holland slogan tees. These tees are the English titles to a number of songs Eason will be performing during the encores. They are plastic printed block letters.

Androgyny



Headpiece by Stephen Jones
Suit by Dior Homme
Dress Shirt and Bow by Impasse 13
Cape by Wyman Wong and Tomas Chan

Wyman: This outfit is Dior Homme meets Valentino. This outfit represents the luxury of the stage and integrating men and women's fashion. We purchased a tens of thousands of dollars' Dior Homme suit and cut it up, keeping only the shoulders and neck piece, then we worked on adding everything else to it. Earlier, Eason went to London in June and left information of his head size along with DVD's of his previous concerts with Stephen Jones, who created this headpiece.

Source: apple daily 10.26.2007

Here are some of the other tees by Wyman:


(article above) King of Karaoke: K歌之王 (2000, EEG)


Always With Me: 與我常在 (1997, Capital Artists)


There's Not Another: 天下無雙 (1998, Capital Artists)

Source: sina (courtesy of tungstar) 10.25 - 11.1.2007