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給四川的歌...心在顫抖 Song for Szechuan

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:28:08 GMT

這是四川大地震後我有感以發寫的一首歌。我希望聽到這首歌的朋友可以把這首歌轉給你的親朋戚友，令世界每一個角落有中國人的地方都聽到這首歌。四川的同胞正需要我們長期的支持及援助！希望這首歌可以感動各位。

這首歌的完成來得非常神奇！五一二當晚得悉地震發生後，我在洗澡的時侯突然有靈感，這個旋律在腦海湧出來。但是歌詞花了兩晚還是想不出來。就在這時，我突然收到遠在北京的叔公電郵過來的一首詩；怎料詩的字與我的旋律異常配合，就像失散了的孖生兄弟 (一個在北京，一個在香港)！在那刻，我決定要把它完成，送給四川及世界各地的中國華人。

非常感謝許明龍先生感人的詩(改寫成這首歌的歌詞)、及所有支持我做這首歌的朋友，特別是我的家人。沒有你們各位的支持，這首歌是不能夠完成的！

This is my own composition on the Szechuan Earthquake. Please spread this song to your friends and relatives. It's my wish to get the song's message through all the people in this world. The victims in Szechuan need our continuous support and help! I'd wish this song can touch your hearts.

The completion of this song is almost miraculoous! On 5/12, after learning about the earthquake from the news, I had this melody bursting out from my mind when showering. But lyrics were kinda difficult... after two nights, I just couldn't come up with nice lyrics. At this very moment, my mom's uncle in Beijing emailed us his poem on szechuan; and surprisingly, his words and my melody matched really well... like separated twins getting together again... (one in Beijing, and the other in Hong Kong)! Without any hesitation, I decided to record this song for the victims in Szechuan and all Chinese around the globe.

A BIG thank you to Mr. Xu Minglong for his touching poem (adapted as lyrics of this song). Also great thanks to those who support me in writing this song, esp. my family. This song can't be done without you!

心在顫抖

曲: 鍾一諾

詞: 許明龍

編：Edmond Tsang

主唱：鍾一諾

大提琴：Ingrid Cleo Seto

心在顫抖，

驚視著那亂石飛滾的山頭，

美麗的城市，寧靜的村莊，

頃刻之間已化為烏有。

心在顫抖，

看著那轟然倒下的教學樓，

上千個活蹦亂跳的花季少年，

如璀璨的鮮花瞬間凋零在深溝。

望著那從地下伸出廢墟的手，

我的心在顫抖，

他永遠離開了陽光燦爛的世界，

帶著對生命的渴求。

我的心在痛，心的血在流，

凝望一個個催人淚下的鏡頭，

請把你自己的心扉輕扣，

難道不知道我們多幸福富有？

讓我們手牽著手，並肩前走！

望著那從地下伸出廢墟的手，

我的心在顫抖，

他永遠離開了陽光燦爛的世界，

帶著對生命的渴求。

我的心在痛，心的血在流，

凝望一個個催人淚下的鏡頭，

請把你自己的心扉輕扣，

難道不知道我們多幸福富有？

放下你的憂，扔掉我的愁，

擦乾眼淚，挺起胸膛，

讓我們手牽著手，並肩前走！

心在顫抖，

向著全世界，我們高吼，

打不倒壓不垮是中國人，

永遠高高昂起是我們的頭！

Long overdue... finally on YouTube!

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:05:09 GMT

"Song of Regeneration" by Brothers Chung 再生頌

《再生頌》 (第十屆十大再生勇士�� 舉主題曲)
曲/詞：鍾一諾
主唱：鍾一諾
口琴：鍾一匡

"Song of Regeneration" (Theme song written for Regeneration Society 10th Annual Regeneration Heroes Award Ceremony)
Written by Roger Chung
Roger Chung (Vocal, Guitar) and Henry "Sonny Boy" Chung (Harmonica)

"Ave Maria" by Roger Chung @ Hong Kong Methodist Church

Schubert's "Ave Maria"
Performed by Roger Chung
Organ accompanied by Gary Tong
Recorded on December 25, 2005 at Hong Kong Methodist Church, Hong Kong ... (more)

Henry "Sonny Boy" Chung vs. Mitch Woods at Grappa's, Central

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:28:23 GMT

On November 11th, my brother, a blues harmonica player, was back in action after his last performance in August back in the States. Here, he's the featured artist in San Francisco boogie woogie wizard Mitch Woods and Rocket 88's performance at Grappa's, Central. This is "Blues in A." I have not heard my brother blowing the blues live for over a year... and all I can say is... breathtaking! Enjoy!

The Song of Regeneration 再生頌 (MP3)

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:45:15 GMT

Wanna get a feel of what happened on the day of the Regeneration Award Ceremony? Listen to the studio demo version of the song here!

"The Song of Regeneration"
Written by Roger Chung
Roger Chung (Vocal, Background Vocal, Piano); Henry Chung (Harmonica)

《再生頌》
曲/詞：鍾一諾
主唱：鍾一諾和音：鍾一諾鋼琴：鍾一諾口琴：鍾一匡

*人生充滿著愁困

面對厄運如何渡過悲哀一生？

曾經苦痛迷茫

滿身傷痕誰人會獻出關心？

「你」願意共我分擔苦與憂

是「你」讓我重燃生機！

#我要衝破萬難

發奮自強全力去闖

如今不再驚怕

戰勝了危疾痛苦

再上路重拾信心

皆因「你」讓我再生

奮勇面對！

Repeat * # #

再生

Finally... the Photos from the 10th Annual Regeneration Award Ceremony!

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:49:43 GMT

十大再生勇士頒獎典禮 2006

Celeb name tags... :P

With Dr Kelvin Yeung, DJ王雅文, Chairman Liu, 長青DJ車淑梅, Director 李力持, Henry Chung and Vice Chairman Yiu

李大導 with "The Black and White Lethal Duo" (黑白雙殺)

SARS hero Professor Sum (沈祖堯教授)

The Opening Act - "The Song of Regeneration" 再生頌

Singing to the RTHK mic... just like a dream came true!

With the regeneration heroes, 梁智仁校長, Leo Ku (古巨基), etc.

With 高永文醫生... a very energetic doctor indeed!

With Dr. Margaret Chung and Mrs. Koo, founders of Regen Soc

Posing with Leo Ku (古巨基)

False Alarm!

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:18:02 GMT

Really sorry guys... the show may not be aired live on the radio. False alarm! But I'll definitely post the song and pix up here afterwards! Wish me luck!

Please tune in! Regeneration Society Annual Award Ceremony! Around 3pm! (Note: Time Change)

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:00:53 GMT

I know I haven't touched my xanga for ages. But this is something I'd really wanna share with you guys. I will be performing my own song written for the Regneration Society (再生會) this coming Sunday at their Annual Award Ceremony. Heard about 再生勇士? That's what it's all about! The song I'll be performing is called 再生. Please tune in to Radio HK No.1 this Sunday to hear the live performance. I'll be appearing at around 3:00pm (maybe before or after, so stay tuned...) with my bro Henry Sonny Boy Chung (back in action) as guests along with other celebrities like Leo Ku (古巨基), 胡定旭先生, 高永文醫生, 戴健文先生, 梁智鴻醫生, 林鄭月娥女士, 梁智仁教授, 沈祖堯教授 and the host is 車淑梅.

第十屆香港十大再生勇士選舉頒獎典禮

日期：2006年11月5日 (星期日)
時間：下午2:00 - 5:00
地點：九龍灣　國際展貿中心　3樓演講廳

10th Regeneration Society Annual Award Ceremony

Date: November 5, 2006 (Sunday)
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
Venue: 3/F Kowloon Bay International Trade Centre, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

For more information, click here.

Sunday, March 26, 2006

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:59:23 GMT

Hong Kong Film Awards: My Predictions vs. My Picks

Hey pals, long time no blog! Since the Hong Kong Film Awards is coming soon, I'd like to share with my predictions and my own personal picks of Hong Kong films in 2005. Let's see how my predictions compare with the results later!

My Predictions and My Picks:

Best Picture: Election
My Pick: Perhaps Love

Best Director: Johnnie To Kei-Fung (Election)
My Pick: Peter Chan Ho-Sun (Perhaps Love)

Best Actor: Tony Leung Ka-Fai (Election)
My Pick: Tony Leung Ka-Fai (Election)

Best Actress: Zhou Xun (Perhaps Love)
My Pick: Zhou Xun (Perhaps Love)

Best Supporting Actor: Hu Jun (Everlasting Regret)
My Pick: Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau (Perhaps Love)

Best Supporting Actress: Teresa Mo Sun-Kwan (2 Young)
My Pick: Teresa Mo Sun-Kwan (2 Young)

Best Screenplay: Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Sang (Election)
My Pick: Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Sang (Election)

Best New Artist: Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei (2 Young)
My Pick: Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei (2 Young)

Best Cinematography: Peter Pau (Perhaps Love)
My Pick: Peter Pau (Perhaps Love)

Best Editing: Wong Hoi (Initial D)
My Pick: Wong Hiu (Initial D)

Best Art Direction: Hai Chung-Man, Peter Wong Bing-Yiu (Perhaps Love)
My Pick: Hai Chung-Man, Peter Wong Bing-Yiu (Perhaps Love)

Best Costume Design and Make-up: Hai Chung-Man (Perhaps Love)
My Pick: Hai Chung-Man (Perhaps Love)

Best Action Design: Donnie Yen-Ji Dan (SPL)
My Pick: Donnie Yen-Ji Dan (SPL)

Best Original Song: Perhaps Love (Perhaps Love)
                              Composer: Peter Kam Pui-Tak
                              Lyrics: Yiu Him
                              Performer: Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
My Pick: Perhaps Love (Perhaps Love)
               Composer: Peter Kam Pui-Tak
               Lyrics: Yiu Him
               Performer: Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Best Sound Design: Kinson Tsang King-Cheung (Initial D)
My Pick: Kinson Tsang King-Cheung (Perhaps Love)

Best Visual Effects: Peter Webb (Seven Swords)
My Pick: Peter Webb (Seven Swords)

Best Asian Film: Howl's Moving Castle
My Pick: Howl's Moving Castle

Professional Recommendation Award: Young Director Award: Stephen Fung Tak-Lun (House of Fury)
My Pick: No one! (Please... not Stephen Fung!)

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:22:26 GMT

Hurray to Ang Lee!

He was a film student in the United States. He is the man who directed Sense and Sensibility and Wedding Banquet that moves people's hearts. He is a humble family man. He is the director who made Crouching Tiger & Hidden Dragon that pushed Hollwood filmmaking to another new level. And now, he is the first Chinese and the first Asian to get the highest trophy at Oscar!

I don't really want to go into Brokeback Mountain or the homosexuality issue (coz it's a never ending debate); but just the fact that Ang Lee defied the "law of gravity" in the most honorable cerermony of the movie industry is worth celebrating. The "law of gravity"? Ethnicity I'd say. Hollywood is finally ready for a "best" Asian director. Ironically though, the Best Picture trophy unexpectedly went to Crash which surprised most people. Is the Academy not ready to name a homosexual cowboy film the Best Picture yet? Or do they miss the old-time cowboys so much that they just don't want cowboys to be homosexual? I don't know. My own subjective view tells me that the Academy is ready for a film that, quoting my brother, tries to overcome stereotypes while being trapped in the very stereotypes it seeks to overcome; but, they are NOT ready for a film that goes into the very issue of sexual orientation from different angles.

In any case, hurray to Ang Lee!

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 07:11:36 GMT

What a night!

February 28th was a night of excitement and surprises. I was invited to the Dinner Celebration of the International Women's Day organized by the Industrial and Commercial Association of Hong Kong. It was quite big an event with 50 tables and 600+ people. About 70% of them were women. Recognizable celebrities included ´¿¯Sº¤Ò¤H, S¤Ó, ³¢²ú, ð^¦~¶ý¶ý, ±ä§»«Â³Õ¤h, ¶O´´, and a bunch of ambassadors, etc. Originally, I was asked to sing an English oldie for the dinner only; but somehow, I became one of the MCs for that night, substituting ½±ÄRªå (sister of ex-singer ½±ÄRµÓ) who left early.

Being an MC was definitely not my strongest repertoire (I've never been an MC for such a big event in front of so many celebrities), and not knowing that I would be an MC in advance, I didn't even have time to practice at all. But thanks to Auntie Cora ³¯¯Ð¤p©j (who insisted to be called Cora ©j©j), my partner... she perfectly led me through the whole rundown.

At last, it was my real show time... which I sang two songs - "Words" by the Bee Gees and "Imagine" by John Lennon. Thanks for the standing ovation! It might mean nothing to you guys, but it meant everything to me. Geeeez... I just love singing!

Teaming up with Ms. Cora Chan

Enjoying the moment...

"I just love it up there!"

...and with Dr. Tso, a nice guy....