The C-pop/M-pop Discussion 2nd Thread

[mimika]

she's cute!

thanks but i'm lookin for the cantonese album....

[pommy48]

I was just looking at her album cover

I wish that one eye didn't look smaller than the other X_X

[butterfly_ayu]

oops, I didn't know you were looking for the cantonese one~ you can DL it here: http://maypaycmusic.blogspot.com/201...ng-homeep.html

Cyndi had composed the new song herself, but i don't think I like it very much. It's one of those songs that she forced herself to sound cute in it >.<

[Linoa62]

FIR is coming to the US for their tour, "It's My Live".
More details in the promo poster below, if you understand Chinese...

Spoiler:

[Yooku]

Cyndi's new album is wonderful! I'm surprised how much I like it. I might buy the preorder version if it's still available.

[butterfly_ayu]

i liked it too it's a nice album. but I don't think I like it as much as Heart 2 Heart. her ballads are great, just as always but I think Cyndi should seriously consider changing her music style/image. She had been putting on this pretend-cute image ever since her debut in 2003 >.<, it's time for her to become more mature. Even the new song she wrote "Sticky" was way too silly for someone her age to sing. Although I think the song still suits her, sometimes I'm just kind of tired of all the cute-sy stuff she has. Cyndi should attempt some hot, electro-pop, sexy dance music or rock music. if she doesn't change, I think her fans will soon grow tired of her, and I'll probably be one of them

[pommy48]

If she doesn't change, she's going to grow old and the cute stuff won't work anymore

[bondingo]

I agree with both of you. I thought maybe she was changing it up the first time I heard Happy Loving but when it got to the chorus I was disappointed to see that it was just another cutesy song (albeit with an electro-pop sound). I've already grown tired of her cute act, which is why I have no intention of checking out her newest album :\

[Linoa62]

I hope his Japanese is better than his English skills XDD (I'm referring to the "your girlfriend is me" incident lol)

Singer, host, and all-around entertainer, Show Luo is now on to trying out the waters in the Japanese music scene. Show will be making his debut in Japan with a Japanese edition of his "Only For You" album on July 20th! He will be singing a Japanese version of his hit, "Only You".

Show Luo has been busy with preparations for his upcoming debut. Just a few days ago, he was in Tokyo, Japan for his album cover photo shoot. He was reported to be at the recording studios yesterday.

Show was asked how he tackled the challenge of singing in a different language, he answers happily, "I've already memorized all the lyrics, and I've been practicing at the hotel. Then, at my next concert, I'll be able to sing in Japanese. It'll help close the distance between my fans and I, it'll definitely have a different feel altogether,".

When asked if he would purchase his Japanese album at a music store in Japan, Show says without hesitation, "Of course!". He continues to add, "When I was at Shibuya 109 yesterday, I bought a copy of my Mandarin album. As I was at the register, the cashier took a look at the album cover and then at me, seeming to recognize me. I told the cashier, 'It's me',".

The Japanese edition of "Only For You" will be a CD+DVD combo, complete with 13 tracks and 8 music videos. The first track will be the Japanese version of "Only You".

Source: aramatheydidn't

[pommy48]

His Japanese is great actually~ When Ayu came to Taiwan in 2002? or something, he interviewed her and he received dance lessons from SAM, Namie's ex-husband.
He's been speaking Japanese as long as I've...been alive?

[butterfly_ayu]

hopefully his album will be successful in Japan & I watched that video before ayu was super cute. he interviewed kuu on that show too.

many good cpop artists are releasing new albums this summer too~ Rainie Yang's and Olivia's in July, Aska Yang's in August, Twin's new mandarin album "3650" on 6/20, and Jam Hsiao's 3rd album - "狂想曲" (Rhapsody) is going to come out on 6/28. absolutely can't wait for Aska's album, i hope it's good, I had been waiting for sooo long xD

[zellyx]

hi all! definitely haven't posted here before.
LOVE Mpop/Cpop, namely F.I.R., Jolin, A-Mei, Jay, Waa Wei... some Rainie Yang, Hebe, etc.
still looking for more cpop!!!

I see that F.I.R. is coming to the US!! My Chinese is not good (I'm only a level 1...), but it seems they are only coming to New Jersey/Atlantic City?!? But mainly to casino places for performance, which I can't go to.
And it says "Chinatown" but I'm assuming that's around Pennsylvania?

Argh, need them to come to D.C...

[Linoa62]

Show Luo's Only For You (JPN version) is already avilable for preorder on YesAsia!
http://www.yesasia.com/global/only-f...0-en/info.html

Japan Version includes a Japanese cover of Only You. It also comes with a bonus DVD eight music videos and a lyrics booklet with lyrics in both Chinese and Japanese.
CD:
01 ONLY YOU /獨一無二(Japanese Version)
02 ONLY YOU/獨一無二
03 Beautiful Mistake /美麗的誤會
04 Hero in Vain/拼什麼
05 TOUCH MY HEART
06 Nowhere to Hide/舞所遁形
07 Silence Phobia/怕安静
08 Brave Death/強出頭
09 Pains Swallowed/忍住
10 Magic Words/口頭纏
11 Let Love Show/愛享痩
12 The 1001st Night/一萬零一夜
13 Be With You Till the End/陪你到最後

DVD:
01 拼什麼-MV-
02 獨一無二ONLY YOU-MV-
03 TOUCH MY HEART-MV-
04 TOUCH MY HEART 劇情版 -MV-
05 美麗的誤會-MV-
06 一萬零一夜-MV-
07 怕安静-MV-
08 口頭纏-MV-

And CDJapan too!
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCCA-3454

[pommy48]

Can't wait for the Japanese version <3 I really want him to get rid of the image as the 'guy with Kuu and her crap your hands"

[Linoa62]

A-Mei's R U Watching? repackage is coming soon!
It will be a 2CD edition:
-1 new song (你和我的時光)
-2 remix (渴了 & 快樂暢開2011)
-A-Mei word cards? (Chinese: 加贈 透見a-mei A字卡)
-Make-up powder (時尚專業M.A.C彩妝亮白光迷你粉餅兌換券), available on 5music & G-Music but not on YesAsia.

We already have the new song's lyrics & credits.
你和我的時光
詞/曲:吳青峯

開始的我 單純唱著歌
有時孤單 有時哼著快樂
最難忘的 全是你們
讓我總 不是一個人

後來我們 走遍了青春
用我歌聲 填滿紀念場合
也許清晨 也許黃昏
多少過程 多少人生

來吧 容我繼續唱 任故事流轉
好像是稀鬆平常 簡單的晚餐
夢吧 讓我唱出你 未完成的告白
回憶聚又散 晚安過每一個夜晚

多少吶喊 你陪我度過
一頓時光 你們和我享用
陪我笑 陪我哭
慶幸有你 分擔感受

來吧 容我繼續講 故事的平凡
好像是一起分享 同桌的晚餐
是吧 是你給的愛 一如繁花盛開
季節去又來 暖和了每一個溫暖
(回憶聚又散 晚安過每一個夜晚)

It's already available for preorder (cover is already out too, you can see it in the links). Release is scheduled for June 10th.

YesAsia
http://www.yesasia.com/global/r-u-wa...0-en/info.html

G-Music
http://shopping.g-music.com.tw/ECPro...=4714127664040

5-music
http://www.5music.com.tw/CDList-C.asp?cdno=432435678749

EDIT:
the new song leaked a couple of days ago

[maddy1111]

damn! I want version with MV DVD!

[Linoa62]

Pic of A-Mei's repackage version

[zellyx]

Is f.I.r. Only going to New Jersey/Pennsylvania? I've looked EVERYWHERE.. can't find any full venue lists for the tour I NEED to see them..

[Linoa62]

Originally Posted by zellyx

Is f.I.r. Only going to New Jersey/Pennsylvania? I've looked EVERYWHERE.. can't find any full venue lists for the tour I NEED to see them..

I found this on their Facebook. Actually they don't give a full list right away most of the time, they may add some venues from time to time... Their only US date at the moment is next week.
Anyway:

July 5, 2010 ˙ (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Coliseum
July 9, 2010 ˙ (Singapore) Singapore Indoor Stadium
June 18, 2011 ˙ (United States) Atlantic City Caesars Palace Casino
July 9, 2011 ˙ (Taipei) National Taiwan University Sports Center
July 30, 2011 ˙ (Malaysia) Merdeka Stadium

http://www.facebook.com/FIR4ever?sk=info

[zellyx]

hmm thank you so much!!
Darn, yeah, can't go to a casino...