On December 28, 2007, the Hong Kong rap duo Fama 農夫 went onto CRHK 903's 'Chik Chak Music Industry' program where host Mini asked 6Wing (陸永) who, in his opinion, is a megastar (巨星) in the Hong Kong music industry, 6Wing answered, "Eason Chan." He explains that Eason has a megastar quality -- being likeable -- and no one else has that quality; it is that quality that enables people to either like him a lot or like him a little, but people won't dislike him.
The Top Hong Kong Box Office Ticket Selling Actors from January 1, 2007 to December 30, 2007 were revealed and Andy Lau topped the list with Louis Koo second and Eason Chan coming in third.
Andy Lau pulled in 61 million HKD from 3 films: Protégé 門徒, The Warlords 投名狀 and Brothers 兄弟.
Louis Koo pulled in approximately 35 million HKD from 2 films: Protégé 門徒 and Flash Point 導火線.
Eason Chan pulled in 20 million HKD from 2 films: Brothers 兄弟 and Hooked On You 每當變幻時.
Photographer JC (Johnny Cheng 鄭智聰), passed away December 29, 2007 to cancer, at age 32.
Majoring in photography at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University while being an assistant to a Philippine photographer, JC became a freelance photographer to numerous Hong Kong magazines after graduating. He would later open his own studio and become photographer to the stars, including Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Zhou Xun, Eason Chan, Miriam Yeung, Joey Yung, Denise Ho and many others.
Many of his industry friends were in shock when they found out he had cancer, saying it was all too sudden. When they heard of his health getting better, many of them wanted to visit him, among those were Eason Chan who visited him a number of times and Miriam Yeung who gave him encouragement.
His wish to have his own gallery exhibit was fulfilled this past month when his exhibit, Awakening, opened on December 18th and is currently still open until January 4, 2008. Although he could not attend the opening of his exhibit, due to needed rest, his industry friends were present in his honor including Miriam Yeung, Joey Yung, Denise Ho, Amanda S., Chapman To, Hilary Tsui, Isabella Leong, Hins Cheung, Kenny Kwan, 2R, Yumiko Cheng, Shawn Yue and others. 2R and Hins Cheung not only helped out with the exhibit, but also helped out with the funds by taking money out of their pockets to make this exhibit happen. A photography book of JC's work is on sale at the exhibit, hoping to use the funds to help JC and his family.
When hearing of his passing, Hins Cheung says that although he had already known this day was coming soon there is no way to prepare for the sadness.
Isabella Leong says, "It is very sad. Every photographer takes beautiful pictures, but JC was also able to bring out each person's individuality in his pictures, he was very smart. I will never forget the times we had when he shot pictures of me."
Miriam Yeung and Joey Yung shared similar sediments as they both felt it was best for him. Joey says, "From a different angle, to no longer having to battle the illness is a form of relief." While Miriam, who saw him in the hospital a couple of weeks ago, also feels it is a form of relief for him.
Rosanne of 2R found out of his passing while at his exhibit and had to leave.
Jaycee Chan had bought a copy of JC's photography book and hoped that he would get it autographed by JC, but before he could ask, JC had already passed away.
Sources: articles: sina 12.20.2007 & 12.30.2007 photos: ruby8687 at easyjoint forum
Note: the above photo of Eason is a piece in JC's exhibit, taken by ruby8687 who went to the exhibit last week.
A couple of weeks ago, Eason attened the Hong Kong Blood Cancer Foundation event with Connie Chan where he mentioned a friend who had cancer. JC was the friend he mentioned.
***
The following photos appears to be from the dressing room when Eason performed at the 8th Anniversary of Macau's Special Administrative Region on December 20, 2007.
According to a booklet given out at the HMV stores in Hong Kong, the highest selling albums at the stores are as follows:
1. Listen to Eason Chan - Eason Chan 2. 酷愛 - Hins Cheung 3. So Far So Close - Eric Suen 4. 在你身邊 - Jacky Cheung 5. 我很忙 - Jay Chou 6. 金聲演奏龐 - Tsai Chin 7. My Cup of Tea - Hacken Lee 8. 逆光 - Stefanie Sun 9. Simply Me - Miriam Yeung 10. Perfect Disorder - CK
Note: these are only the sales results of the HMV stores and are not the results of the industry
Eason Chan has recently been busy filming 查之女 and attending functions for upcoming music award ceremonies, but he had one day off for Christmas and he spent it with his wife, Hilary Tsui, daughter Constance, and some non-industry friends. The family of three were spotted having dinner at a Chinese Restaurant in Happy Valley 跑馬地. At around 10pm, Eason was seen carrying Constance to their car while Hilary stayed behind and continued talking to their friends. A while later Eason joined Hilary as they said their goodbyes and Eason personally drove Hilary and Constance home.
The 2007 Metro Radio Showbiz Hit Music Awards was held Wednesday, December 26, 2007 where 115 awards were given out. Eason Chan, Hacken Lee and Andy Lau took top honors with 5 awards each.
Here's the list of Eason's awards:
Metro Radio Hit (Top 21) Song 新城勁爆歌曲 - Crying in the Party Metro Radio Hit Most Admired Song 新城勁爆我最欣歌曲 - 富士山下 Metro Radio Hit Album of the Year 新城勁爆年度大碟 - Listen to Eason Chan Metro Radio Hit Stage Performer 新城勁爆舞台大獎 Metro Radio World Hit Singer 新城全球勁爆歌手
Source: sina (photo courtesy of tungstar) 12.27.2007
On May 18, 2007, Angela Chang 張韶涵, who was in Nanjing, was interviewed regarding a recent incident that almost brought her to tears. During the interview, it was brought up that Eason Chan was also in Nanjing on his University Tour to promote his newest album Admit It. In regards to this Angela says, "I really like his songs. He is the male artist that I want to work with most. He is known to be a good guy and cares for his family, if I were to choose a boyfriend I would want him to have those qualities."
On December 17, 2007, Angela Chang was in Beijing promoting her newest album Ang 5.0. During the promotion, Angela was asked which other artists she hoped to work with. Without hesitation she names Eason Chan and goes on to praise Eason's performance at the TVB8 Mandarin Music On Demand Awards Presentation the night before. She says that she felt it was inappropriate to ask him if he wanted to work with her during the award ceremony, but she hopes that they will be able to work together in the future since they are under the same record label.
Eason Chan, who has recently been busy filming, will get Christmas Day off and will spend it with his daughter and wife. When asked if he will buy his daughter a present for Christmas, he answers that he will not purposely buy a present for her because whenever he sees something right for her he will buy it. He further says that he has been filming late into the night and hasn't had time to see his daughter and he guesses that his daughter will be happy just seeing him. He also says that his daughter is a good girl and she possesses his energetic genes.
Earlier, Sammi Cheng said she dreamt that Eason and Hilary Tsui will have a son. To this Eason responds, "Before our daughter was born she dreamt that we will have a daughter, she can see the future." Eason goes on to say that he and Hilary plan to have another child, saying "Good things come in doubles. I believe our daughter will be happier with a sibling and the family as a whole will be happier with another person." As for when, Eason says that he has been really busy this year, so they are planning for next year.
Yesterday, Miriam Yeung, Hins Cheung, Vincy Chan, Kelvin Kwan, Kay Tse and others attended the 2007 Metro Radio Music Awards' Voting Promotion. During the event the top 3 Metro Radio World's Hit Singer, as of December 15th, was revealed and they are, in no order, Andy Lau, Eason Chan and Miriam. Miriam modesty says she thinks Eason has the best chance of winning, and jokes because he is the "universal king".
Miriam was asked about the TVB Jade Solid Gold Round 3 Voting incident a couple of days ago where Eason left the studio in the middle of filming. She supports Eason and feels he didn't do anything wrong, saying, "He only wanted to perform his best for everyone to watch. There is nothing wrong with having a high standard for performance. It was his straight forward personality." Asked whether she knew all about the incident, she responds, "Denise and I were talking at the time and thought we could leave after our performance."
+
Karen Mok announced her relationship with Stephen Fung had ended earlier in the year. The news shocked many of their friends and industry people. At the premiere of the new film Trivial Matters, Eason Chan, one of their friends responds, "I haven't spoken to Stephen in a while, but I will call him and ask him about it. This is other people's business so I won't say anything further, but this [way of announcement] is refreshing."
The premiere of the new film Trivial Matters 破事兒 was held on Sunday, December 16, 2007. Because the film has 7 independent stories there are an abundance of stars, including Gillian Chung, Shawn Yue, Juno Mak, Eason Chan, Stephanie Cheng, Conroy Chan, Jan Lamb, Krystal Tin, Stephy Tang, Chapman To who is also a producer of this film, etc.
In this film, Eason acts opposite newcomer Isabel Chan and the two have numerous intimate scenes, but there was no awkwardness and the two had fun.
+
Yesterday, a press conference was held for the upcoming TVB special, literally translated: Learn. Care. Story of a Million People 了解. 關懷. 一百萬人的故事, which will be hosted by Sandra Ng. TVB executive Stephen Chan, host Sandra Ng and participant Eason Chan were in attendance for the press conference. Learn. Care. Story of a Million People is a concept Sandra created for celebrities to use their influence to visit, film, and have those fortunate enough to not be living in poverty to realize that although Hong Kong is a modern city, there are still over a million people living in poverty.
For this TVB special, Sandra invited some of her industry friends to participate, including Carina Lau, Eric Tsang, Kelly Chen and Eason Chan, who will all personally visit and film real life stories in hopes that more fortunate Hong Kong citizens will care for those in poverty. The filming will begin at the end of December. Sandra says that after giving birth to her daughter she has learnt to think for the long-run. She questioned herself asking, what if she passed away? What if she can no longer work and provide for her daughter? What if she did not save up enough money for her daughter? All these questions made her range of thinking wider and made her realize that although Hong Kong is a prosperous city, there are still over a million people living in poverty. Realizing this, she came up with an idea to try to influence the more fortunate to care for those not as fortunate. She says that if one million can lower to five hundred thousand, it would already be very good. To film this special Sandra had to reject filming a series, in regard to this Sandra says that there will always be opportunities to film series, but filming a meaningful special is hard to come by.
Sandra revealed that Eason gets emotional easily, saying that he cried just listening to stories of those in poverty, and when asked to participate he immediately said yes. When asked if he is more emotional because of the birth of his daughter, Eason responds that it is not the case. He says that he isn't someone that easily cries, but as he has gotten older he has become more sensitive. When he hears of emotional stories, he is now easily brought to tears. In regards to helping film this special, Eason hopes that he can change people's view of those in need.
+
Yesterday night, December 16, 2007, as Ambassador of Hong Kong's Cancer Fund Sammi Cheng made an appearance at an event for the Fund. During the event Sammi, who is currently filming 查之女 with Eason Chan, was asked regarding Eason's recent temper flare, his incident at the TVB Jade Solid Gold Round 3 Voting event, and if he showed any signs of a temper during filming. Sammi responds, "There hasn't been any temper problems while filming. He actually talked to me about the JSG incident and I heard he apologized, so I think everything is okay. He's controlled his temper well during filming and sometimes he'll turn to comfort me."
+
Yesterday, Mainland vocal powerhouse Han Hong announced she will be holding her first personal concert in 5 years, on January 26, 2008. When asked about the guests she will be inviting for the upcoming concert, she says she has invited some of her industry friends but a couple of them are busy with their own work that day, including Andy Hui. She has asked Eason Chan to be her guest, but he has work at 5 pm that day and says he will see if he can catch a flight afterwards and make it to her concert in time.
On Sunday night, December 16, 2007, Olympic Gymnast Liu Xuan 劉璇 was a presenter at the 2007 TVB8 Mandarin Music On Demand (MOD) Awards Presentation where she revealed she currently likes Eason Chan's songs. Whenever she goes to karaoke she will tell her friends to sing Eason's songs, especially 富士山下. Liu Xuan, who is an Ambassador for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, did not reveal how much TVB paid her for her participation. As for whether she will become a gymnastics coach, Liu Xuan says not for the time being because there are a lot of responsibilities involved with being a coach.
Two days ago, on December 19th, Hacken Lee shot a music special for TVB in HD for the first time. For his music special, Hacken invited Eason Chan, Sammi Cheng and TVB executive Stephen Chan. During the special, Hacken and Eason performed each other's songs individually and together. The two were having a lot of fun and jumping around causing a lot of sweat on their foreheads. And because this was special was filmed in HD, the director asked the two to re-shoot the segment and calm down a bit, in essence, hinting that their sweat would be apparent when aired on television.
During the special, Eason asked Hacken why his hair has been dyed blond for so many years. Hacken replies that he won his first [TVB] Male Singer Award after dyeing his hair and although he isn't a superstitious person he kept it blond as a form of luck. Hacken then points out that Eason won his first [TVB] Male Singer Award after he permed his hair. In response to this, Eason wonders how the award results will turn out if the two of them permed and dye their hair blond. Eason then jokes that he cannot dye his hair blond because he doesn't have much hair and he will look like a fat chicken.
According to fans who attended the filming of the special, when Hacken went backstage to fix his makeup Eason opted to talk to his fans. He went over to his fans and spoke with them for a while and joked that they should secretly sit within Hacken's fan area and try to find out what's going on. He continued to joke that while they are in the area they should raise the signs that say "Eason".
+
In celebration of 8th Anniversary of Macau's Special Administrative Region, a number of singers performed at a concert, including Josie Ho, Eason Chan, Sammi Cheng, Andy Hui, Miriam Yeung, Denise Ho, George Lam, Hacken Lee, Janice, Hins Cheung and others.
Sammi, who has recently been filming with Eason, was asked about Eason as an actor, she responds "He is a good actor, he is willing to put effort into his acting. I recently told him that I dreamt of him and Hilary again. In the past, before his daughter was born, I dreamt that he and Hilary would have a daughter. Recently, I dreamt that he and Hilary would have a boy. I don't even know why I keep dreaming of him and his family." In regards to these dreams, Eason responds, "I don't know why she dreams of us, maybe we were somehow connected in our previous life. Maybe I was her dog. Maybe Hilary was related to her somehow." When asked if Sammi had an attitude while filming, Eason says, "Even before she opens her mouth, I'm already talking away. She doesn't even have the chance to say anything. We are friends and we talk as friends."
During that night, Hilary Tsui revealed that she was not any good at gambling, but Eason is extremely good at Majong. She also says that they've already brought their daughter to play and celebrate Christmas because they are afraid that there would be too many people during Christmas.
+
There have been more and more awards every year in the Hong Kong music industry, but the industry lacks an award ceremony voted by the singers themselves. In an undisclosed format of voting, we (The Sun 太陽報) polled 100 individuals, including Radio DJs, music people, songwriters, mainstream singers, non-mainstream singers, and others. Without considering popularity, without considering sales, and with the closest contact to the Hong Kong music industry, they were asked to choose this year's Male and Female Singer, Male and Female Newcomer, and Album of the Year. Here are the results:
Male Newcomer Jason Chan - 39% Ken Hung - 36% Pakho Chou - 15% Others - 10%
Album of the Year Listen to Eason Chan - Eason Chan - 39% Read My Senses... - Ivana Wong - 21% Chapel of Dawn - Juno Mak - 12% Process - Candy Lo - 9% Others - 19%
First off, I need to apologize to those who visit this blog everyday or every other day or 3 times a week, etc. expecting to read current news only to be disappointed by one post, once a week.
I've been extremely busy over the past couple of weeks and have only been able to post a News Wrap during the weekend, but things should be back to normal next week and hopefully the news will be posted daily, granted there is news everyday, and not a weekly "wrap up."
Upcoming Agenda: - article featuring Sunny Lau, photographer of Eason's What's Going On...? - a list of 2007 awards - additional Admiring Eason posts - additional 1˚ posts - personal view of Eason's career, as of December 2007
Eason Chan will be going on a World Tour in 2008, confirmed to be his Moving On Stage Tour, one source cites that there will be 40 shows worldwide.
Moving On Stage 1 - Hong Kong - 10/24 to 11/6 & 11/9 to 11/10/2007 Notes: CD to be released Friday, December 21, 2007
Moving On Stage 2 - Taipei - 2/2/2008 Notes: to be held at Zhongshan (Taipei) Soccer (Football) Stadium at 7:30 pm; will not be the same as the HK Moving On..., more Mandarin songs will be performed; 10 fans will get the opportunity to celebrate with Eason after the concert
Moving On Stage 3 - US - 2/9 & 2/10/2008 Notes: to be held at Mohegan Sun
Moving On Stage 4 - Cananda - 2/12/2008 Notes: scheduled to be in Toronto
Moving On Stage ? - 3/?/2008 Notes: expected to be in Melbourne
Moving On Stage ? - 3/?/2008 Notes: expected to be in Sydney
Moving On Stage ? - 4/19/2008 Notes: expected to be in Guangzhou
Moving On Stage ? - 4/?/2008 Notes: expected to be in Beijing
Moving On Stage ? - 4/?/2008 Notes: expected to be in Kuala Lumpur
Moving On Stage ? - 4/?/2008 Notes: expected to be in Shanghai
Remember to check for dates on the Tour Schedule located on the right.
On Saturday December 8, 2007, Faye Wong and husband Li Ya Peng held their 2nd Annual Smile Angel Foundation, in Shanghai. Guests that attended included foundation Ambassador Carina Lau, celebrities Na Ying, Vicki Zhao and Eason Chan. During the event Eason performed 謝謝儂 and What a Wonderful World. The Smile Angel Foundation was set up to help children with harelip, a condition Faye Wong & Li Ya Peng's daughter suffers from.
+
Yesterday, Denise Ho, Daniel Chan, Justin and others attended the 2007 Metro Radio Music Awards Round 1 Voting Promotions where the top 3 Male and Female singers, via online voting, were revealed. As of December 8, 2007 the top 3 Male and Female Singers, in no particular order, are: Denise Ho, Joey Yung, Miriam Yeung; Eason Chan, Leo Ku, Justin. During the event, Denise Ho says she thinks Eason has the highest chance of winning this year, and saying there isn't any competition for him. She further praises that Eason was able to hold 10+ sold out concerts and in this generation of singers, only the Four Heavenly Kings have been able to have that kind of sell out.
On December 11th, Eason Chan made a guest appearance at Jay Chou's 2007 Hong Kong Coliseum Concert.
12.11.2007
***
Yesterday, Hacken Lee, Eason Chan, Miriam Yeung, Denise Ho, Twins and others attended the 2007 TVB Jade Solid Gold - Round 3 Press Conference. During the event Eason was voted, by other singers, as the male artist with the Most Money and artist that is Most Fatherly. Eason later says he feels that the title of Most Money should go to Juno Mak because he doesn't take for granted that he has money, which he uses to create the music that he wants and puts effort into his music. When asked about this year's Asia's Favorite Male Singer, Eason admits that he has the edge over Hacken because he released a Mandarin album this year, but that Leo Ku also has a good chance.
Crying in the Party (Jazz Version) - Eason Chan
Song Promo
+
On Tuesday December 11th, Eason made a guest appearance at Jay Chou's 2007 Hong Kong Coliseum Concert. During the concert, Jay Chou joked that both he and Eason are "easily hurt men" as evident when [in the past] Eason hurt himself going on stage and he hurt himself coming down from the stage. That night, Eason thanked Jay for writing 淘汰 for him.
On Wednesday night at the weekly TVB Jade Solid Gold program, over 30 singers attended to promote their song for the Round 3 Awards. During the event, Eason performed his song Crying in the Party and immediately afterwards asked for a re-shoot. He then started to talk to TVB personnel about the re-shoot when suddenly he stepped off the stage and left the studio. Eason was talked into continuing the taping and he complied, shaking Miriam's hand apologetically. There was a moment of awkwardness, but when Eason started to sing [the re-shoot] he became himself again and apologized to all the singers.
During the original shoot, Eason was playing around too much during his performance and was not satisfied with the outcome; therefore, asking for a re-shoot. Afterwards he admits that he shouldn't have asked for a re-shoot on stage, saying, "I felt that there were a couple of lines I wasn't happy with, but I shouldn't have asked for a re-shoot on stage, I was wrong. I personally apologized to the producer and all the singers." The producer Poon Yur Gai says that there wasn't enough time for practice so there were technical problems, "Eason did request for a re-shoot, but he wasn't the reason we decided to re-shoot and I feel he shouldn't have requested a re-shoot [on stage]."
+
Two nights ago, Katie Chan was on set to watch Eason Chan shoot the MV for his newest plug 時代巨輪. For the MV, Eason was required to run from the sidewalk to the middle of the road and back. It was definitely a scary and dangerous scene with oncoming traffic.
Eason, as expected, made a guest appearance at one of Jay Chou's seven 2007 Hong Kong Coliseum concerts, on December 11, 2007. The two performed the Jay written 淘汰 before Eason performed his newest plug 時代巨輪.
Trivial Matters 破事兒 Tag line: 7 Stories, 1 Comedy Open date: December 20, 2007 in Hong Kong Director: Pang Ho Cheung Producer: Chapman To Starring: Conroy Chan, Chapman To, Eason Chan, Edison Chen, Gillian Chung, Isabel Chan, Jan Lam, Juno Mak, Krystal Tin, Shawn Yue, Stephanie Cheng, Stephy Tang, etc.
Trailer with English sub-titles (not suitable for children)
Kay Tse has recently been surrounded by negative press about her weight. Seen with her newborn son, Kay has been criticized for being "fat." At the 2007 Metro Radio Awards' Press Conference, on December 1, 2007, Eason voiced his support for Kay and asked listeners to forget her image and focus on her music.
+
Over 50 singers were present at the 2007 Metro Radio Music Awards' Press Conference on December 1st morning. During the press conference, Eason Chan, Denise Ho, Joey Yung, Leo Ku and Miriam Yeung were seen with exhausted faces; Eason, Joey and Miriam were late for the event; and these top 5 singers left not even 30 minutes into the event, which led to rumors that Metro Radio's executive Chu Ming Yui 朱明銳 was extremely upset.
For the past 2 nights, these 5 singers (along with Andy Hui) were rehearsing for the Another 10 Years of Chik Chak Reunification Concert until 4 in the early morning. It is said that these 5 singers left Metro Radio's event early to practice for the Chik Chak event to take place that night, causing rifts that these singers left one station to help another.
Regarding these rumors, Miriam responded that they were required to get to the AsiaWorld-Expo by 12 in the afternoon. Eason's company expressed that Eason had no prior knowledge of the plans because it was all company organized. When asked if they'd rather help another station, Eason's company expressed that they will not talk about that topic. Denise on the other hand expressed her thanks to Metro Radio for their understanding and allowing them to leave early.
When Metro Radio's executive Chu Ming Yui was asked regarding these top singers leaving early, he put up a smile and made his company look understanding by saying, "We had a prior agreement, if they wanted to stay for the press conference they can stay, if they need to leave they can leave. Staying for the press conference was up to the record company." He lastly hinted that Metro Radio had already changed the event to an earlier time to work with the artists.
For the Another 10 Years of Chik Chak Reunification Concert on December 1, 2007, Andy Hui, Eason Chan, Leo Ku, Denise Ho, Joey Yung and Miriam Yeung had minimal time to prepare for the show and spent 2 nights practicing until 4 in the morning. Afterwards, Denise posted on her blog that this concert made the 6 of them even closer and despite the long hours no one complained.
Prior to the concert, the 6 singers recorded what they felt was most tragic to them in the past 10 years, which was then broadcasted during the concert. Joey feels her teacher, Roman Tam's, passing was most tragic. She feels sad that he was not able to see her grow up and she will always remember what he had taught her. Denise feels her Sifu, Anita Mui's, passing was most sad. She feels that her Siufu's passing forced her to grow up quickly. Andy feels that both of his parents' passing in the past 10 years due to illness was most tragic. During Andy's performance of 單車, Andy overcame with emotion and tried his hardest to hold back his tears. Leo was envious of the singers who were able to plug new songs during the two years he spent in Mainland acting. Eason feels most sad that he is not able to spend time with his entire family, not being able to see them everyday and not being able to tell them his feelings at the first moment. In the video, Eason turned around with this back facing the camera after speaking, giving off the impression he had to turn around to shed tears. Miriam feels there were more sad than happy events over the past 10 years. At times, it was so sad that she could not even cry, while she cried when she was happy.
Andy was responsible for singing the song 單車, a song that talks about a father and son relationship, and because of his father's recent passing he could not sing it at all during the practices. He later revealed that before the show he told Eason to sing it if he really couldn't. Eason says he told Leo to sing it if he couldn't either. During the show, Andy held back his tears and performed the song himself.
It was obvious that these singers did not have enough time to practice. During the show Miriam forgot some of her dance steps and she was unable to get into some songs because of an earpiece malfunction. Leo had a microphone malfunction where half way through a song the mic stopped working, they had to replace the mic and start the song all over again. Eason also swapped two verses of lyrics in a song.
When being interviewed after the show, Andy, Leo and Miriam revealed that the police showed up during their practice session. Andy and Leo joked that Eason wasn't wearing his shoes and the smell made the police suspicious, so they showed up. Eason joked that the police were Andy and Leo fans because when they saw the two singers everything was alright. [Actually, the police showed up because they were making too much noise early in the morning while practicing.]
As for the rumors circulating that these top singers left Metro Radio's event early and Eason being late to the event, Andy joked that they will need to punish Eason. Eason asked, "what type of punishment" and Andy responded, "they will give an extra award." The two men laughed at the joke before Andy said, "hey, I didn't even show up."
After the show, Eason, Leo, Denise, Joey and Miriam went for a mid-night meal to celebrate; Andy Hui could not make it because he had to leave for Mainland in the early morning. Miriam says, "We were busy practicing the past couple of nights and we were exhausted, but since it is rare that [the 5 of us] were able to get together, we decided to give up sleep for a meal. Eason could not stop talking, he would pretend to be other singers singing or pretend to be animals, it was extremely funny."
Eason goes to Fo Shan, China to promote his Listen to Eason Chan album, where he reveals album plans for 2008.
+
Singers attended the 2007 Chik Chak 903 Music Awards' Press Conference, where the top 5 Favorite Males, Females and Groups were announced. At the press conference, singers had the opportunity to promote themselves for votes and participated in the voting. Eason says it wouldn't seem right if he voted for himself, so he gave his vote to Hins Cheung as a form of encouragement.
In no particular order: Top 5 Favorite Male Singers Eason Chan, Hacken Lee, Hins Cheung, Jay Chou, Leo Ku
Top 5 Favorite Female Singers Denise Ho, Kay Tse, Joey Yung, Ivana Wong, Miriam Yeung
Top 5 Favorite Groups: at17, Fama, I Love You Boyz, Twins, Zarahn
Wednesday night, December 5th, Eason attended the weekly TVB Jade Solid Gold show as guest host and performer. During the show, Eason performed songs with British singer, X Factor winner, Shayne Ward and Chinese singer Karen Mok. This episode also featured Janice and Vic Zhou.
Rundown: Eason & Shayne - Every Breath You Take Eason & Karen - 堅強的理由 Eason, Shayne & Karen - What a Wonderful World Eason - 他一個人 (to introduce Vic) Vic - 我不是 F4 Eason - Crying in the Party (to introduce Shayne) Shayne - Breathless Eason - 裙下之臣 (to introduce Karen) Karen - 日場夜場 Eason - 時代巨輪 Janice - 無所謂 End Credits roll while Shayne & Eason are dancing
Eason Chan & Connie Chan 陳寶珠 were present at the Hong Kong Blood Cancer Foundation event on Thursday, December 6th. The usual talkative Eason didn't say much during his first encounter with Connie Chan, saying he was frightened by Connie because of her veteran status and didn't expect that she was so approachable.
Eason performed a piece of his song 每一個明天 during the event as a thank you to all those who donated money to the foundation. Eason reveals he has a friend who has cancer, which made him realize how fortunate he was. Asked whether he will start his own charitable foundation, Eason says there wasn't any rush and he would like to set up a trust for his daughter first.
+
Sammi Cheng attended a promotional event for her Sammi Cheng Show Mi Concert 2007 being released on Blu-Ray. During the event Sammi says she will be working on a movie opposite Eason Chan called 查之女 where she plays a high ranked officer who is afraid she won't get married.
+
Ivana Wong released her first Mandarin album on December 6, 2007, titled First Mandarin Album. She shot an MV for her first song, 你是我最愛的人, off the album. Many of the industry's top singers showed their support and encouragement for Ivana and her push into the Mandarin market, including Sammi Cheng, Leo Ku, Miriam Yeung, Eason Chan and Ivana's secondary school idol Andy Hui.
Sammi says, "I look forward to listening to every song in your first Mandarin album." Leo, who has performed numerous of her songs over the past 2 years, used the words 非常 (extremely, always or very) to say 13 things he likes about Ivana's song and her as a person. Ivana's secondary school idol Andy Hui hopes that Ivana will help the Hong Kong industry revive its glory in the Mandarin market. Miriam, who sees Ivana as a little sister says, "she is a very talented, very unique and very cute. I like her, I hope she likes me and will write songs for me to sing in the future." Eason, with his humor says, "Ms. Wong, be careful when you eat 胖 in Taiwan because I have experience [with 胖 in Taiwan.] Have fun in Taiwan and don't come back, bye bye."
Tanya Chua 蔡健雅, accomplished songwriter and winner of the 2006 Taiwan Golden Melody - Best Female Vocalist award, recently promoted her newest album, Goodbye & Hello, in Shanghai. She mentions that one of the tracks, 達爾文, was originally written for Eason Chan.
Tanya admits she is a one-sided wishful thinker. She has always admired Eason and always thought of working or singing with him, but unfortunately it has yet to happen. She says she woke up one morning wanting to write a song for Eason and ended up writing the song 達爾文. While writing the song, she felt every note being very much Eason and in the recording process she imitated Eason. She let her friends hear the song and they felt it was very Eason-styled. She even told her company that she would not sell the song to anyone other than Eason, and it was through her company that Eason received a copy of the demo. Two years later there was no response and only through bumping into Eason did she find out he thought the song was good. Tanya personally felt Eason didn't really like song so she ended up using it for her own album. Thinking back, Tanya feels that it is quite funny.
When it comes to her emotions Tanya Chua has always been calm and reserved and you would've never seen her take initiative, until Eason Chan came along. She says, "I don't know why Eason's voice is so captivating. It has always been the singer asking a composer for a song, but I took the initiative to write a song for him, but after two years he still didn't use it."
Originally written for Eason, 達爾文 is now a song in Tanya's album. Despite the song not being used by Eason, she says she doesn't feel rejected, saying "I've always felt this was the type of song for him, I used the feeling of his performances in my performance of this song." As for her initiative towards Eason, she says this was the first time for any star.
About a week prior to his 2007 HK Coliseum concerts, Eason mentioned that the title, Moving On Stage 1, can used as an indication of his career. Being in the industry for over 10 years he is ready to move on, past stage 1, onto stage 2 of his career.
***
Eason went to Fo Shan, China on December 2, 2007 to promote the Mainland version of Listen to Eason Chan, which goes on sale December 8th. After the promotion, Eason answered many questions including his plans for next year in music.
Eason reveals that his next album will be a Mandarin album, which he has already begun working on. He says he cannot say much more, but when asked if he wants to work with other people in his new album, he answers he wants to work with Thai musicians because he likes their feel for music.
After the Mandarin album, Eason hopes his next album will be something different. He hopes he can work on a duet album where he can work with other singers. He names Tanya Chua, Stefanie Sun and Kay Tse as a few [Taiwan and Hong Kong] singers he hopes to work with. For Mainland singers, he hopes to work with Han Hong.
Just over a year ago, on December 1, 2006, Eason stated there were 3 projects he hopes he can create. According to Mini (CRHK 903 DJ) Eason has been talking about these projects for years.
1. "Masters" Album - new music from the composers who are considered "masters" of the industry, such as Joseph Koo, Michael Lai, To Ji Chi, etc. 2. Full Dance Album - a full album of dance music 3. "Duels" (or "Do It") Album - an album that gathers singers together for the opportunity to work together, get to know each other better and record at the same time
Status of these projects: 1. In process - Eason already started communicating with these "masters", he is getting to know them and they are getting to know him better. Michael Lai has already submitted his song - Crying in the Party. The project has now been adjusted from "masters" to well known composers, including those not labeled "masters." 2. Done - Listen to Eason Chan 3. Concept - Eason mentions this project in the above article. Eason previously stated he wanted to create the trio of Harlem Yu, Jacky Cheung and himself.
In celebration of the 10 Year Anniversary of the Reunification and Another 10 Years of Chik Chak 903, CRHK organized a concert 又一個叱吒十年回歸音樂會 to gather, the 6 male and female singers (Miriam Yeung, Joey Yung, Denise Ho, Andy Hui, Eason Chan and Leo Ku) who have each won the Chik Chak Gold Award over the past 10 years, on the same stage on December 1, 2007.
The theme of this concert was, of course, 10 years. During the concert, these 6 singers performed individual and each other's hits. Many collaborations were organized including duets, trio collaborations, a dance medley and all 6 performing together. The concert not only showcased these 6 singers and their songs; they also paid tribute to the late Roman Tam, Richard Lam, Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui and James Wong Jim. Sandy Lam made a special encore appearance.
Here is the rundown, including theme segments, of the concert:
Another 10 Years of Chik Chak Reunification Concert December 12, 2007 - AsiaWorld-Expo
Goodbye. Don't be upset that my first word is goodbye. There was you, there was me, we were once together.
Second Words: 10 Years, What Have You Been Dreaming About? 3. Air : 新世紀福音戰士 Miriam 4. 熱血青年 Intro: 最後的嬉皮士 Eason 熱血青年 Eason & Miriam 5. 越唱越強 Joey 6. 光明會 Denise 7. 雨後陽光 Andy 8. 藍天與白雲 Leo
Third Words: 10 Years, How Many Have You Loved? 9. 第二最愛 Eason & Leo 10. 勞斯‧萊斯 Eason & Denise 11. 人來人往 verse 1 + chorus 1 Andy 12. 美中不足 Eason & Joey 13. 小城大事 Denise & Leo 人來人往 verse 2 Andy 14. 化 Denise 15. 落花流水 Denise, Joey, Miriam 人來人往chorus 2 Andy & Miriam
Fourth Words: 10 Years, How Much Have You Made? 16. 錢錢錢錢 part 1 Leo 17. 時代巨輪 Eason 18. 活在當下 Andy 19. 衝口而出 Eason feat. Andy & Leo 20. 錢錢錢錢 part 2 Leo feat. Andy & Eason 21. 與神對話 Andy feat. Eason & Leo 22. 幽默感 Denise 23. 十蚊雞流浪記 Leo
Fifth Words: Farewell Forever - Roman TamPresents You With A Good Song (好歌獻給你) Jan Lamb voice over - Continue to fly upwards, continue to be loved, continue to be a hit, continue to be a legend, continue to be popular, continue Leslie Cheung - Thank you Richard Lam for filling the world with color - Will forever miss the music industry's Queen Anita Mui - Will always remember Wong Jim's laughter 24. 我們 Joey Yung 25. Dance Medley: 今晚夜 Joey 震盪 Denise 甜蜜如軟糖 Miriam 將冰山劈開 Denise feat. Joey & Miriam 愛將 Denise, Joey, Miriam 熱辣辣 Denise, Joey, Miriam 激光中 Denise, Joey, Miriam 熱辣辣 Denise, Joey, Miriam L-O-V-E Love Denise, Joey, Miriam 26. 活著多好 Miriam
Sixth Words: 10 Years, What Do You Need? 27. 花灑 Eason 28. 一步一生 Leo 29. 單車 Andy 30. 追 Andy, Eason, Leo
Seventh Words: Goodbye Sorrow Goodbye Sorrow Medley: 31. 啜泣 Andy 32. 愛與誠 Joey 33. 男人最痛 Leo 34. Crying In The Party Denise 35. 再見二丁目 Eason 36. 化蝶 Miriam
Andy, Eason, Leo, Denise, Joey, Miriam Speaking: "The most beautiful scene is not the last scene..."
End Credits roll
Sandy speaking: "Goodbye, do not be upset that my first word is goodbye."
Other tidbits: - Denise's outfit was fully white during the concert, but turned yellow when she returned to the stage for the encore. No, she did not change her outfit, instead she covered her head with a towel and was sprayed with yellow paint. - An always active Eason picked up Miriam (unplanned) while dancing and garnered a hit from her. - Leo, who is known for having sweaty palms, wore gloves while dancing to avoid sweaty contact with the other artists. - Andy became teary during his performance of 單車, as he remembered his recently passed father.
Yesterday afternoon, over 50 singers attended the 2007 Metro Radio Music Awards' Press Conference to promote the upcoming music award ceremony, to take place December 26, 2007. During the press conference, Eason Chan expressed his support for Kay Tse and asked listeners to forget about her image (body) and family and focus on her music. Kay later expressed her thanks to Eason for speaking out loud her same feelings. She further says, "I don't mind being called fat, but there are a lot of singers who work hard on their music and if listeners are going to focus only on their clothes and hair, their hard work is wasted."
This blog is not, in any way, affiliated, associated, connected, linked, or related to Eason Chan (陳奕迅), Cineoply Records, Go East Entertainment, or Universal Music Group.
All articles, interviews, news, photos, schedules, videos, etc. belong to their respective (cited) sources.
All translations are done by the blog owner (unless otherwise noted) and translations are done to the best of the blog owner's abilities, however, 100% accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
DUO - Eason Live in Concert 2010 @ Hong Kong Coliseum
Night 1...Saturday...3/20
Night 2...Sunday...3/21
Night 3...Monday...3/22
Night 4...Tuesday...3/23
Night 5...Wednesday...3/24
Night 6...Thursday...3/25
Night 7...Friday...3/26
Night 8...Saturday...3/27
Night 9...Sunday...3/28
Night 10...Monday...3/29
Night 11...Tuesday...3/30
Night 12...Wednesday...3/31
Night 13...Thursday...4/1
Night 14...Friday...4/2
Night 15...Saturday...4/3
Night 16...Sunday...4/4
Night 17...Monday...4/5
Night 18...Tuesday...4/6
90 Minutes of Happiness... 2009-10 Mainland China Tour 20 Shows in 8 Cities with Mr.
* Canceled due to contract disagreements between the agency representing Eason (Gungi Limited) and the organizers of the concerts (Bellson Development Limited).
Eason's 2009 Happenings
MOOV Live 2009...Live Concert...3/9
H3M - 好好好賣...CD...3/23
Dream Home...Filming Begins...3/27
By Your Side...Song...March^
Perfect Day...Song...4/17*
H3M (Version 2)...CD + DVD...4/20
I Corrupt All Cops...Theaters...4/30
You Are The Legend...Song...June~
Same Wrong Sin...Concert...6/11
Chinese Blues...Song...9/9`
Fifth Floor's Happiness...CD...9/25
New Song...Song...9/30'
903 Live Joey x Eason...Concert...11/16
^ Theme song for the Shanghai Volunteer Expo 2010, later released in the album Fifth Floor's Happiness on 9/25.
* Perfect Day is an English-language remake (into a duet by Faith Yang & Eason Chan) released under the album Self-Selected by Faith Yang on 4/17.
~ Collaboration theme song (with Chae Yeon from Korea, Kousuke Atari from Japan, Dadawa from China & Richie Ren from Chinese Taipei) for the 2009 East Asian Games.
` First recorded by Rebecca Pan in 1962, Chinese Blues was recorded again by Eason & Rebecca for Rebecca's album My Dream My Way My Indie Music, released 9/9.
' New Song (新歌) is Ekin Cheng's latest single, a song in which Eason produced with Chan Kwong Wing.
* Out of date sync due to rescheduling (because of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and security concerns following the 5.12 Sichuan Quake & 2008 Kunming Bus Bombings)
Source: Easyjoint
Eason's Moving On Stage 1 2007 @ Hong Kong Coliseum
Night 1...Friday...10/24
Night 2...Saturday...10/25
Night 3...Sunday...10/26
Night 4...Monday...10/27
Night 5...Tuesday...10/28
Night 6...Wednesday...10/29
Night 7...Thursday...10/30
Night 8...Friday...10/31
Night 9...Saturday...11/01
Night 10...Sunday...11/02
Night 11...Monday...11/03
Night 12...Tuesday...11/04
Night 13...Wednesday...11/05
Night 14...Thursday...11/06
Night 15*...Sunday...11/09
Night 16*...Monday...11/10
THE END
*Proceeds went towards benefiting the 2009 East Asian Games
