Leehom never fails to amuse me. His talent, his performance, his look (oh yeaaa ...) and even his posts. They are unique, inspiring, touchi...
To Leehom
Like the sun you bring warmth, comfort and happiness into my life. Each and every single day ...
I'm just...
a huge fan of Wang Leehom who loves collecting news, pictures, and clips about him for personal collection. In case I don't give correct credit to any of the stuffs I uploaded, please let me know.
When first I heard that Leehom released a new song called "Lose Myself", I was like... another single? Not an album? Why...? I have been waiting impatiently for his new album.
When one of the fans asked him on his Weibo "what is the exact date of your new album release?" This question was the MOST LIKE question in the QnA (of course!) so he had to answer it. He then looked at the camera with and with this funny expression and replied.. "hey, I thought this QnA session is only for Lose Myself Single".. then he smiled and continued... "but since this is the most like question, I will reply..." I... at that time hearing him said it, was then stiffing my back.. literally, turning the audio louder and feeling that my heart bit faster.
I didn't know about Avicii until Leehom introduced him. When I first listened to the new song, I was looking for a duet, singing collaboration. And when the song ends, I was lost. Which part has Avicii's voice? All I can hear was all Leehom's. So I Google.
As always, Leehom gave us fantastic track. I have no doubt saying that this song has been composed and produced so well. Leehom keeps on trying and exploring new thing for his music and I love it. Enough said.
I can't say much about his MV because I'm not as that huge fan of MVs, I'm a total fans of his music itself. But as he's working with one of famous MV directors from US, Jeff Richter and the MV itself looks stunning ... I also think it's another great work of Leehom
the MV
But ...
where do all the gaga gone now .... ?
I seem to lose myself from the gaga world of Leehom ....
Sad.. but for the first time ever, Leehom's new song was not on a repeat mode.
well.. i hope maybe its just becos of the eDM part...
Other artists may have asked their fans to pay for a meet and greet, or for taking picture or shaking hands, but Leehom has spent US$ 17,000 to treat his fans on a brand New Day of 2012.
2 new year's count down live performance at Taichung and Kaoshiung were just not enough. He had this idea to treat his fans. So right after that past-midnight performance, he posted a messange in his chinese facebook, weibo.
0101 - 2012/01/01 in addition of Happy New Year, the first day must come in a special way! Finished crossing over a year, I think I'm still not satisfied... just discussed it with band and we decide to have a show on January 1st at 8 PM in Taipei Riverside Gongguan (Roosevelt Rd. 3rd Section Lane 244 No. 2 B1) Managing a '24 hour notice' for a free show, haha! The idea was to give you all a 24 hour immediate notice! It's possible to come earlier to grab a seat! See you tonight!
In less than 24hours, more than 700 fans were rushing to Riverside Live House in Taipei, and 200 of them were lucky to get the free mini concert tickets.
So I was trying to get some possible answers of why he's doing that. Here are what came to my mind
he's over excited that night, a little bit drunk, maybe. Wonder when he woke up on that day, late in the afternoon I bet, he'd still remember what he posted. LOL!
he's boring actually.. so when he looked at his schedule he was like: "oh noo.. I dont have anything to do tonight..." or
he's really a super hyper person. He's probably consuming Korean ginseng everyday and needed a place to throw that energy out. Haha!
he's testing the power of his weibo. I heard that he's among the rare public figures that has the most followers.16.655.657 people are following him (as of today)
he loves performing, he just couldn't get enough of it, which makes me somehow feel glad.. I will be able to see him performed for a more more time to come.
well, US$ 17,000 was probably small money for him. From what I know he got at least US$200K from 1x performance only. Recently he's no 16 at China Celebrity 100 list published by Forbes in term of activities, earnings and exposure.
.... i want to write that he truly loves his fans.. but that will be so lame, i guess :p
so maybe just for no reason at all. It's just perfect. It's new year, it's nice to give something back for people who had supported him all throught 2011
Whatever the reason was, using Social Media to promote something is I think was a brilliant idea! and that 45min planned performance turned out to be 2 hours show. Lucky fans. Way to go Leehom!
Still in Love with you, officially uploaded by Leehom at his youtube
I was doing a marketing campaign for my Q212 and planning to have it in an augmented video. Nothing much to say but two things: complicated and expensive.
Then one day, I saw Leehom's Music Man concert in Malaysia, Feb 2012 in youtube. Leehom is sooo ahead me or maybe I am soooo way way behind technology, LOL!. While I was just planning for it, he has done it.
Click here for the definition of Augmented Reality by Wikipedia, if you happen to wonder what it is.
What can we get from a 2 minute show? Pretty much a lot, I think. The length of the song is 04:28, so this 02:01 almost tells all.
It's a nice MV, however I can't say that it's the best of Wong Fu productions. I was really curious when I read the overwhelmed reaction from everybody everywhere right the moment it was confirmed that Wong Fu will work with Leehom for the MV. I didn't know who is Wong Fu. So I began to surf.
So, I was putting my expectation up up above the clouds ... Well, the idea of using that frame was unique and fresh, Leehom nailed some of the scenes with his smiles, as usual. But something was missing. I didn't find my self "WOW" like when I saw the Open Fire MV. To me, it looks like another "Forever Love", "Kiss Goodbye" or "Everything". His "Falling Leaf Returns to Root" and "Heartbeat" are better.
I dont think Wong Fu top their David Choy's MV.
It's one of the sweetest MV I have ever seen. Brilliant!
It's growing on me... finally.
I love the video and I love the beat of the song.
One issue, Leehom's voice sounds strange..
I love best when he used his thick voice like in "Noah"
But, it's not Leehom if he's not eclectic
it's not Leehom if he's not trying something new
and I'm proud of what he has accomplished
although I personally think he still doesn't get enough credit.
He so deserves more....
I now understand why the song "Need Someone by Yourside" is favorite to many fans. The lyric is about loneliness, so I guess fans really relate the whole meaning of the song with Leehom's life. I have mentioned here that this song is my least fave song in Leehom's new album. However, Leehom loves it so much that he decided to do something extraordinary in the MV!
When I said Leehom and extraordinary... would you ever think of "S-E-X"?
Well, I believe most of Leehom fans didn't think that far beyond. Leehom's image for all these 15 years of his music career is a "sweetheart". No scandalous gossip except for that "gay" and "ShuQi" rumors which no media can ever show any proofs. Not sure whether he is every girls's desire of a boyfriend, but I bet with all of my money in my wallet (hahaah) that he is every mothers' dream of a son-in-law.
In my eyes as a fan, oh yeaaah.. I do have a confession to make, he is a cute fun loving person, but in the eyes of a woman (me *shy*), he is just not that "hot" enough. Is it because I have never seen any "scenes" of Leehom doing some "stunts"? The most daring stunt he goes was his short close up kissing scene with Liu Yifei in "Love in Disguise". But I still didn't think it's hot enough :P Compared to Tom Welling's kissing in Smallville, Leehom looks so amateur. ahaha..* Gosh! I still feel dizzy after watching the clip heuehuee....*
Then this MV is out today!
It's only 2 mnts, but has turned my whole world upside down. Leehom.. in my eyes, has transformed himself to "the object of my fantasy". LOL! Still a bit skinny but he definitely looks so mature, manly and HOT!!
Aaaand, I got these pictures which are not in the 2 mnts clip. I guess they will be in a full version of the MV that is sold together with a commemorate edition of the 18 Martial Arts album. To buy, visit YESASIA.
uh-oh ... where am I? who am I? what am I?
*dizzy - faint - dead*
I'm burning... I need the fire fighters!!
Can't wait for the complete MV, I love the song so much!
Wait.... wait... do you really think I call those pictures HOT? Leehom in nice white suit, Leehom with sun-glasses and weird fur coat, Leehom in front of piano ... are those what I call HOT? LOL!! of course he's hot.. he's looking hot in every possible and impossible way to me... but those are not the ones I call HOT.
What I meant is the MV. I have the pleasure of capturing the images of the 90' MV of "Mei" and .. won't you all agree that .. the MV is HOT????
Seeing is believing ...
Personal note:
The girl is not too pretty ... *oops* sorry no offense, but I got this idea that actually Leehom intentionally picked "not too pretty" girls for his HOT MV. He seldom does hot scenes with his MV female co-stars. Other MVs are romantic and the female co-stars are all so pretty.. Shangrila, Heartbeat, Forever Love.. all are pretty, including Shu Qi in First Morning MV. I notice so far only "Kiss Goodbye" and this new song "Mei" where he did some hot scenes.
In "Kiss Goodbye" MV, he had to kiss the girl and I read that he personally picked his own co-star for the MV. Second is this "Mei". I wonder if he also chose himself. Whatever. That girl was just so lucky to get Leehom laid his hands on her. LOL!!!!
Leehom Wang’s latest track “Bo Ya Cuts The Strings (伯牙絕弦)” marks his second collaboration with Ashin of Mayday after "Beside the Plum Blossoms" in 2005. The song was inspired by the famous story of Bo Ya and Ziqi (伯牙與子期) from the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋時代). Leehom had wanted to pen the lyrics himself, but after three days without any sleep or lyrics, he went to Ashin for help. Leehom was apparently so satisfied with the results that he called Ashin a “Genius Contemporary Lyricist”!
In the lyrics of "Bo Ya Cuts The Strings", it described the meeting of musician Bo Ya with his listener Ziqi, in which the latter could understand his music like no other. As the song title suggested, Bo Ya cut the strings off his guqin (a string instrument) after he found out Ziqi has died. The story resumed a thousand years later with the musician playing his melody again, dedicating it to the one who truly understands him.
The story of Bo Ya and Ziqi was also incorporated into Leehom's movie Love in Disguise. He played the role of Bo Ya, while costar Crystal Liu played Ziqi, along with his song "Bo Ya Cuts The Strings" as the movie's theme. In the music video, Leehom transforms himself into a modern day "Bo Ya" who travels back in time in search of "Ziqi". Unfortunately Crystal Liu was busy filming a new film at the time, so the production team found a lookalike that has long hair and plays the Guzheng. But on a closer look, she actually looks more like Sandrine Pinna than Crystal Liu.
Source: Cpopaccess
The official MV
personal note:
Even I've watched the MV, twice ok... I still don't get it. If Leehom is BoYa then why did the lady who cut the string... LOL! Yeaa I usually slow... ahahaah, maybe after a couple of watching. But I really love to see Leehom playing that GuQin. I hope Leehom will post the Vid on his youtube channel and put the English Sub, as usual.
Unlike other fans who think Leehom’s new album "18 Martial Arts" is not that good, I, on the contrary love it so much. I mean, I love all the tracks of the album. So, I’m giving it 9 out of 10. And this is my first album writing ever since I become Leehom’s fan 4 years ago. I’m not someone who is expert on music let alone review it. It’s just from a personal point and for a sharing purpose only.
From some source that I found and limitedly understand, coz mostly in Chinese translated using Google translation, I read that Leehom continues his Chinked-Out Style with different approach. His “Shangrila” was using Tibet traditional music instrument. “Heroes of Earth” was using Peking Opera music. And this time, Leehom tried “Chinese classical music” and coined them with some modern sounds. And it’s a super well done!
01. Dragon Dance
It's a genius track. I dont know how many surprises he put into one song. Several different vocals from singing, talking, rapping, whispering, there's a female voice too, even one that sounds like somebody who's annoyingly sobbing. I don’t think all voices in this track is Leehom's only voice, but if it is... wow! his skill of impersonating others voice is really great. The music is awesome, sounds modern but mixed with traditional Chinese music instrument. The only thing's lacking is that it's too short. ENCORE! ENCORE!
02. 杜 U ♥ Me (Du U Love Me)
It's a very catchy song, very easy to like. This track shocked me the most, because I never thought I would like this song so much. I have always preferred Leehom's ballad, but for this one... it definitely wins over his beautiful ballad "Firewood, Rice...." It reminds me of his "Doll" in "Heartbeat", a playful song that sticks in your head. “Do you love me? Do you want me? Do do do do do, do do do do .... you love me??” YES I DO, LEEHOM!! I LOVE YOU, SO MUCH.
03. 十八般武艺 Shi Ba Ban Wu Yi (18 Martial Arts)
OMG! He did it again. Leehom proves himself once again as the master of chinked-out. I dont know what kind of traditional Chinese music instrument Leehom used in this track, but it sounds like I was watching a classical kung fu movie, just like watching Jacky Chan doing his drunken kungfu style. Although personally I think Heroes of Earth is better, but I love this song too. I love how he blends that classical sound with modern beat of an electric drum. A small note: the way Leehom sings "heeeeiy...." aarrghh... I’m just melting.
04. 你不知道的事 Ni Bu Zhi Dao De Shi (All the Things You Never Knew)
What can say? The first time Leehom shared the first 48 second of the song thru his FB, I'm already in love with it. It's like magic. The more I listen, the more I'm drawn to it. I'm so thankful to God who has let Leehom created such a beautiful beautiful song. it's just too perfect, the piano, the guitar, the background orchestra, the voice. Everything is perfect. Ok Ok... I will say no more. It's so easy to understand that everybody will love this song too.
The official MV, with English sub by Leehom
05. 伯牙绝弦 Bai Ya Jue Xian
It's the fifth tracks.. and so far I don’t have any complain yet. Not with this song too. I love it! It sounds like an easy listening song, but actually it has rich unique musical instrument that is composed and played beautifully. Leehom is just genius, and his voice is the best compliment to this song. Toward the end, at first I thought it's a bit annoying with that harpa (it's called "qin"), but as I listened more and more... again, it is actually beautifully arranged, composed and played.
06. 柴米油盐酱醋茶 Chai Mi You Yan Jiang Cu Cha (Daily Necessities in Life)
I notice a lot of people think that this song is too simple. But when there are so many others who are touched by and cried because of it... is it still too simple? Leehom has successfully conveyed an important message thru this song. Simple thing can really touch your heart. At first, I didn't really like it, I even complained about the way he sings "Wei wo men xian zai bu zai jia" on the second verse. But when I understand the meaning.. I agree with Leehom, it can be sang that way. He's genius. And after a few listening, it really grew on me.. On his youtube channel I commented that Leehom has transformed words "Firewood, Rice, Vinegar, Oil and tea" into a very beautiful song... Plus, the MV is also very good. So, yeah... it's great job!
The Official MV with English Sub by Leehom
07. 美 Mei
I don’t understand why this can be least fave track for some fans. To me, it's another catchy track that's been haunting my head and never fails to make my body and head move along with the melody. When they say it's too simple, is it because the lyric? I mean, almost the whole song Leehom just goes "ni ce me mei, ni ce me mei..." again and again. I'm sure the spelling is wrong (Lol) and I dont know the meaning either. But it's a nice song, it's a super nice song.
08. 需要人陪 Xu Yao Ren Pei
Another nice ballad, but I have to say that this song probably is not my fave ballad of the album. To me it's just too ordinary, nothing too special about it. I think, Leehom can produce song like this easily, like 10 songs in a day.. maybe. Lol. But I read many fans love it.. so I guess I've missed something here. Could it be the meaning? Any rough translation, please?
09. 天涯海角 Tian Ya Hai Jiao
I'm totally blown away .... I dont think I have ever felt like this with any of his latest ballad songs, except with “Trust and Losing You”. It’s his voice that makes this song so beautiful. It’s so soulful, so deep with emotion, an emotion I don’t understand.. but I believe it’s a sad feeling. I love this song so very very much. It’s a song that makes me fall in love with Leehom each and every single time I listen to it. I wish I can get the English translation soon.
10. 你不知道的事 (宋晓青版本) Ni Bu Zhi Dao De Shi (Song Xiao Qing Ban Ben)
Short version of All the things You Never Knew. I personally think this version is much more sadder than the previous one. Leehom always knows how to sing sad song so good. I think that is one of his dozens specialties.
11. 自己人 Zi Ji Ren
Wohooo! The first line is something I never expected coming from Leehom’s song. Is it a religious song? I dont know. But the violin part is so good and the whole song is also nice to listen to. A bit like reggee, a bit like an an African country music too, I think. However, I have to admit that this my least fave track from the album. REVISED : after hearing to this song more, I really love it. It's not my least fave track anymore. And, aaaarghh... I can't choose which one that I dont like. I love all the tracks!
Just a note, please try to listen to Leehom songs using a headphone. We will appreciate the so many eclectic and unique sounds he put into one. And we can also enjoy his flawless voice, including a better sound of his soft sighs and other adlibs words like “oooh, yeah, hooo, heiiy, hmmm, uuuuh....., owoowoo...” that have been his trademark in all of his songs.
Some pictures and a great news to share from the event held in Aug 13, 2010
Quoted from Asian Fanantics:
Leehom new album 十八般武藝 [18 Martial Arts] reached no.1 spot in Taiwan G-Music Billboard in just 1 day after released..That's amazing as people usually release album on every Friday to accumulate sales til the next Friday..But Leehom release it on Thursday and reached the 1st spot the next day with 9.37% in whole Taiwan and 17.15% for Mandarin Albums Only sales..Congratulations to Leehom
The premier in Taipei didn't look as grand as the one done in Beijing. I didn't see YiFei and other casts, only ChenHan and Leehom came. But there are some celebrities such as Jay Chou and Harlem Yu (well, those the only faces I'm familiar with, actually :D)
Leehom Wang’s first directorial debut, Love in Disguise will be released on August 13, 2010. In the film, Leehom will portray a superstar who disguises himself as a student in a music conservatory school while pursuing love interest, Crystal Liu Yifei.
Leehom has secretly guarded footage of his kissing scene with Crystal and banned the photos from media circulation.
Placing great importance and involved heavily with all aspects of Love in Disguise’sproduction, Leehom worked on the script personally and insisted that the leading actress be Crystal Liu. The film allegedly cost $600 million (NT) to produce.
Allegedly, Leehom and Crystal were heavily engaged in their “romance” outside of filming. Leehom and Crystal often had dinner dates together and netizens noticed the pair even wore matching lovers’ bracelets. After filming a kissing scene with Crystal, Leehom immediately took the film footage away, banning the public release of the kissing photos. Suspicion arose as to whether Leehom was using the film to privately chase after Crystal, as evidenced by his overly protective gesture of their “relationship.”
Leehom sang his new song "Things You Never Knew" at Xin'anJiang Tourism Festival 2010. However,
I dont know why, the first time I heard it.. I really thought it was a lip-sync. I've been a fan for more than 4 years, I know that there's not a single time he sang song exactly the same as in the CD.
Not that I'm complaining, I believe he has reasons, things like minus-one background music was not ready yet or maybe if it's ready, there's a technical problem, or worst Leehom was not fit enough to sing live... happened.
Although, I hate the idea of him 'lying' to the audience, if it really happened.. oh well, it could be the organizer's fault, it could be his management's fault and it could be his fault.... he is human afterall.
Leehom is doing movie and album release together. He's been busy like hell for the last 2 months and will be super duper busy in a few months ahead. I seriously think he needs a break and gain his weight back. He's so skinny and it breaks my heart...
I dont think I can catch up with his schedule though. There were some events that I have missed. I hope I can post them all soon.
Here are 4 more teasers from Leehom's New Album "To Be Versatile". From the 4, I only know 1 confirmed title coz it's Leehom himself who said it on his facebook, during the online chat few weeks ago, called "All the Things You Never Knew"
The owner of the clip put below titles, but I would say that except for song no. 4, we have to wait for the official title of the songs :
1) 需要人陪 ( Needing someone's company)
2) 十八般武藝 ( 18 martial arts)
3) 伯牙絕弦
4) 你不知道的事 (Things you never knew)
I didn't get any English news for this event, so let the pictures speak for themselves :) And I have to admit... darn! YiFei really looked stunning in the picture, so sexy and pretty. Did she try to make Leehom fall in love with her ? :)
And.. here's the interview just for the sake of seeing those two pretty faces. Lol. How I wish I understand Chinese.. How I wish Leehom talked in English, how I wish there's a software that automatically translate youtube clips into any language we want...
