If you haven't seen it already, here's the so-clichéd-it's-funny video for 'Princess of China', the new single from Coldplay recently performed at the London Paralympics.
It's not like they went with the obvious or anything...
Oh dear!
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Friday, September 14, 2012
A ridiculous 'Chinese-y' video from Coldplay
If you haven't seen it already, here's the so-clichéd-it's-funny video for 'Princess of China', the new single from Coldplay recently performed at the London Paralympics.
It's not like they went with the obvious or anything...
Oh dear!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Strange, old song, 'Chinatown, My Chinatown'
You might have heard this odd little song on the video game 'Mafia'. It actually dates from 1910 and is a jazz interpretation of the 'exotic Orient' done by the popular songwriters of the day William Jerome and Jean Schwartz. It ends with the immortal lyrics.. "wing, wong". Erm, yes, classic.
Related: Wikipedia
Related: Wikipedia
Friday, January 01, 2010
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Only Won - 'Cantonese Boy'
One of the better Asian music spoofs out there, I think. This guy is apparently releasing an album called 'Lyrical Engineer'!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
When Michael Jackson came to Hong Kong
As the memorial service for Michael Jackson approaches, I found this interesting video online.
In 1987, during preparations for his worldwide 'Bad' tour, Michael Jackson visited Hong Kong and is reported to have stayed for 3 weeks although he didn't actually perform a concert during that time.
I'm not sure about his attempts to blend in with the locals with traditional dress, but it's an interesting bit of archive footage:
In 1987, during preparations for his worldwide 'Bad' tour, Michael Jackson visited Hong Kong and is reported to have stayed for 3 weeks although he didn't actually perform a concert during that time.
I'm not sure about his attempts to blend in with the locals with traditional dress, but it's an interesting bit of archive footage:
Friday, July 03, 2009
Singer/songwriter 'Emmy the Great'
Just discovered this on Youtube. Hong Kong born singer/songwriter Emmy the Great (real name Emma Lee-Ross, daughter of a Chinese mother and English father) talks about her album and video released earlier this year:
And here's the full video. Cool song.
And here's the full video. Cool song.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
A Cantopop parody from 'Squirrelpoop'
I've only just seen this video but it's actually a year old. Hope we see more from this Squirrelpoop. 'Dim gai lei mo da deen wah...' :)
Monday, November 17, 2008
'Thank You' MC Jin
Time for another clip from our favourite Cantonese-speaking ABC rapper ;) In this track (performed live in Hong Kong's Times Square) MC Jin gives props to him mum and dad. Aww.
You have to give him credit: How many people can rap this well in two languages? The guy is talented.
Related: MC Jin tells it like it is, ABC style
You have to give him credit: How many people can rap this well in two languages? The guy is talented.
Related: MC Jin tells it like it is, ABC style
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sungha Jung - an amazing 11 year-old guitar prodigy
We are almost getting used to seeing young Asian piano and violin prodigies but this is the first time I've ever seen an Asian guitar prodigy. And gosh, is he good or what?
I love the fact that he seems genuinely into the music rather than just being excellent at playing a set, classical piece. This prodigy's got soul.
Apparently he has started touring and is already composing his own music. Expect to see more of this kid.
'All Along The Watchtower':
'With or Without You':
'Come Together':
Sungha's MySpace page is here.
I love the fact that he seems genuinely into the music rather than just being excellent at playing a set, classical piece. This prodigy's got soul.
Apparently he has started touring and is already composing his own music. Expect to see more of this kid.
'All Along The Watchtower':
'With or Without You':
'Come Together':
Sungha's MySpace page is here.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sanney Leung of HK Entertainment Review is back!
Sometime ago there used to be a very popular English-language site called hkentreview.com that discussed the latest news from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. At the time it was pretty unique and was one of my regular bookmarked sites.
Then, as I posted on the bbc blog, the site was suddenly taken over by a holding company an the author Saney Leung seemd to disappear from cyberspace. Later it emerged that Sanney was battling cancer.
Well the good news is that Sanney is doing well and is back blogging! He is now a regular contributor over at LoveHKFilm.com. Check out his blog right here.
Monday, April 21, 2008
New Pants (made in China)
Hailed as the coolest band in China right now, are New Pants a sign of what's to come? Or do they live up to their name in a bad way? Check them out for yourself right here:
via Hong Kong Ham
via Hong Kong Ham
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Sunday, April 15, 2007
MC Jin tells it like it is, ABC style
Jin is a noted freestyle American rapper , winner of numerous rap contests and perhaps the only Asian person to have made a name for themselves in the American rap/hip hop scene.
His new album is called ABC and is his first all Cantonese release. With track titles like 'Speak Can't Read' and '1997' it looks like bbcs will easily relate to the kinds of topics Jin raps about. And isn't it great to hear someone rapping in Cantonese and not sounding incredibly naff (yes, Cantopop stars who rap, I'm talking about you)?
If the first single (video below) is anything to go by, it should be worth checking out. Jin's new website is here (click on 'Launch Site' see see the latest news)
His new album is called ABC and is his first all Cantonese release. With track titles like 'Speak Can't Read' and '1997' it looks like bbcs will easily relate to the kinds of topics Jin raps about. And isn't it great to hear someone rapping in Cantonese and not sounding incredibly naff (yes, Cantopop stars who rap, I'm talking about you)?
If the first single (video below) is anything to go by, it should be worth checking out. Jin's new website is here (click on 'Launch Site' see see the latest news)
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Avril Lavigne sings Mandarin
Caught this on another blog 8asians.com.
Avril Lavigne's new single 'Girlfriend' will be released in several different languages (the chorus only, the verses are in English): Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German and most intriguingly, Mandarin and Japanese.
No doubt it's a commercial move but kudos to Avril for actually learning to sing in Mando:
Avril Lavigne's new single 'Girlfriend' will be released in several different languages (the chorus only, the verses are in English): Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German and most intriguingly, Mandarin and Japanese.
No doubt it's a commercial move but kudos to Avril for actually learning to sing in Mando:
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