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==Background== |
==Background== |
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In this album ''Soulboy'''s music genre was influenced by Fong's when he was childhood grew up in [[Hawaii]] and love [[Ritchie Valens]] music.<ref>{{Citation|last=Baha'i Blog|title=Baha'i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson - Episode 18: Khalil Fong 方大同|date=2017-07-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-07-17}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Due to his father was a professional [[drummer]], he began to learn percussion instruments at an early age. Since he was in teens time, he started to learn to play the [[guitar]] and actively submitted his own music audition [[Demo (music)|demo]] tapes to record companies. The different life experiences in the East and the West culture provided him with rich materials and inspiration for his first music album to creation, making his works full of the collision and fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.He also desire to borrow [[soul music]] popular among [[black people]], integrate it into the foundation of [[Chinese music]], and develop a unique musical style.<ref name="sina1">{{cite web |url=https://www.gzstv.com/a/fb4477db029548dc87e90e8d4056fc78 |title=岁月如歌·经典音乐时间方大同·世界大同 |publisher=贵州网络广播电视台 |work=贵州音乐广播 |date=18 October 2021|access-date=29 June 2024 }}</ref> |
In this album ''Soulboy'''s music genre was influenced by Fong's when he was childhood grew up in [[Hawaii]] and love [[Ritchie Valens]] music.<ref>{{Citation|last=Baha'i Blog|title=Baha'i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson - Episode 18: Khalil Fong 方大同|date=2017-07-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/to-tRdpCxA0 |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-07-17}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Due to his father was a professional [[drummer]], he began to learn percussion instruments at an early age. Since he was in teens time, he started to learn to play the [[guitar]] and actively submitted his own music audition [[Demo (music)|demo]] tapes to record companies, under difficultly chose circumstances, [[Warner Music Group|Warner records]] finally chose Fong. The different life experiences in the East and the West culture provided him with rich materials and inspiration for his first music album to creation, making his works full of the collision and fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.He also desire to borrow [[soul music]] popular among [[black people]], integrate it into the foundation of [[Chinese music]], and develop a unique musical style.<ref name="sina1">{{cite web |url=https://www.gzstv.com/a/fb4477db029548dc87e90e8d4056fc78 |title=岁月如歌·经典音乐时间方大同·世界大同 |publisher=贵州网络广播电视台 |work=贵州音乐广播 |date=18 October 2021|access-date=29 June 2024 }}</ref> |
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On 5 May 2005, Fong was the opening guest of taiwanese pop rock group [[F.I.R]]'s live broadcast concert. He wore all white |
On 5 May 2005, Fong was the opening guest of taiwanese pop rock group [[F.I.R]]'s live broadcast concert. He wore all white clothes and sang the songs "Spring Breeze" and "Sound of the South".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mnw.cn/news/ent/741141.html |title=方大同是巨蟹座 方大同演艺生涯和好听的歌集合|language=zh |date=6 April 2014 |publisher=闽南网 |access-date=29 June 2024}}</ref> |
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==Composition== |
==Composition== |
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The lead song "Spring Breeze" in the debut album is full of |
The lead song "Spring Breeze" in the debut album is full of Fong's unique singing voice controls the [[rhythm and blues|R&B]] style and combines Chinese culture elements on the basis of Western [[blues]] lyrics with a strong local flavor words such as "[[peach|peach blossoms]](桃花), [[willow trees]](柳树), [[Yumen Pass]](玉门关), [[Nanniwan]](南泥湾)" and soothing melody, making this love lyric song full of [[pop music]] flavor.<ref name="sina1"></ref> |
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==Title and art work promotion== |
==Title and art work promotion== |
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The theme is "World Harmony" (世界大同) in this album.<ref name="sina1"></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/hk/2018/3/khalil-fong-interview|title=HYPEBEAST 專訪方大同:即使不做專輯也不會停止創作|publisher=[[Hypebeast (company)]]|date=2018-03-19| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2011-10-10/detail-iavxeafr7168640.d.html?from=wap|title=点新人闯歌坛创作型歌手占优势|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2011-10-10| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref>The title was also the name used when Khalil Fong served as an instrumental accompaniment for his own and other singers' songs.<ref >{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2008-02-15/detail-iawzunex7693104.d.html?from=wap|title=音乐才子方大同推出"未来" 情人节献给恋人们|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref><ref name="Sohu">{{cite web|url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20080215/n255170048.shtml|title=香港音乐才子方大同 情人节带来恋人"爱之歌"|publisher=[[Sohu]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref> |
The theme is "World Harmony" (世界大同) in this album.<ref name="sina1"></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/hk/2018/3/khalil-fong-interview|title=HYPEBEAST 專訪方大同:即使不做專輯也不會停止創作|publisher=[[Hypebeast (company)]]|date=2018-03-19| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2011-10-10/detail-iavxeafr7168640.d.html?from=wap|title=点新人闯歌坛创作型歌手占优势|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2011-10-10| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref>The title ''Soulboy'' was also the name used when Khalil Fong served as an instrumental accompaniment teamwork for his own and other singers' songs.<ref >{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/music/ygangtai/2008-02-15/detail-iawzunex7693104.d.html?from=wap|title=音乐才子方大同推出"未来" 情人节献给恋人们|publisher=[[Sina Corporation]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref><ref name="Sohu">{{cite web|url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20080215/n255170048.shtml|title=香港音乐才子方大同 情人节带来恋人"爱之歌"|publisher=[[Sohu]]|date=2008-02-15| language=zh|accessdate=2024-03-12}}</ref> |
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==Released and reception== |
==Released and reception== |
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The album was released on 18 November 2005 and it got into the [[Mandopop]] groovy public view of many of Fong's famous earlier hits song, such as "Spring Breeze" (春風吹) and "Everyday" (每天每天) from his debut album. With these hit songs, Fong is also known as "Hong Kong [[David Tao]]" and "Hong Kong [[Jay Chou]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/concert-review-khalil-fong-lets-the-music-speak-for-itself|title=Khalil Fong lets the music speak for itself |publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|date=2019-02-17| language=en|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref> |
The album ''Soulboy'' was released on 18 November 2005 and it got into the [[Mandopop]] groovy public view of many of Fong's famous earlier hits song, such as "Spring Breeze" (春風吹) and "Everyday" (每天每天) from his debut album. With these hit songs, Fong is also known as "Hong Kong [[David Tao]]" and "Hong Kong [[Jay Chou]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/concert-review-khalil-fong-lets-the-music-speak-for-itself|title=Khalil Fong lets the music speak for itself |publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|date=2019-02-17| language=en|accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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==Credits and personnel== |
==Credits and personnel== |
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*A&R – Evi Yang, Tommy Chui |
*[[A&R]] – Evi Yang, Tommy Chui |
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*Arranged |
*Arranged by Vocals, Instruments – [[Khalil Fong]] |
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*Art Direction – Eunice |
*Art Direction – Eunice Volume 2 |
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*Executive-Producer – Gary Chan |
*Executive-Producer – Gary Chan |
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*Graphic Design – Tony |
*Graphic Design – Tony Volume 2 |
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*Illustration – David Lai, K.D.T Soulboy |
*Illustration – David Lai, K.D.T Soulboy |
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*Photography By – Paul Tsang |
*Photography By – Paul Tsang |
Revision as of 16:05, 5 July 2024
Soulboy | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 18 November 2005[1] | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Mandopop, Soul, R&B[2][3][4][5] | |||
Length | 49:26 | |||
Language | Mandarin | |||
Label | Warner Music Hong Kong | |||
Producer | Khalil Fong, Edward Chan, Charles Lee | |||
Khalil Fong chronology | ||||
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Singles from Soulboy | ||||
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Soulboy is the debut Mandarin album by Hong Kong Mandopop artist Khalil Fong. It was released on 18 November 2005 by Warner Music Hong Kong.[1][4]
Background
In this album Soulboy's music genre was influenced by Fong's when he was childhood grew up in Hawaii and love Ritchie Valens music.[6] Due to his father was a professional drummer, he began to learn percussion instruments at an early age. Since he was in teens time, he started to learn to play the guitar and actively submitted his own music audition demo tapes to record companies, under difficultly chose circumstances, Warner records finally chose Fong. The different life experiences in the East and the West culture provided him with rich materials and inspiration for his first music album to creation, making his works full of the collision and fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.He also desire to borrow soul music popular among black people, integrate it into the foundation of Chinese music, and develop a unique musical style.[2]
On 5 May 2005, Fong was the opening guest of taiwanese pop rock group F.I.R's live broadcast concert. He wore all white clothes and sang the songs "Spring Breeze" and "Sound of the South".[7]
Composition
The lead song "Spring Breeze" in the debut album is full of Fong's unique singing voice controls the R&B style and combines Chinese culture elements on the basis of Western blues lyrics with a strong local flavor words such as "peach blossoms(桃花), willow trees(柳树), Yumen Pass(玉门关), Nanniwan(南泥湾)" and soothing melody, making this love lyric song full of pop music flavor.[2]
Title and art work promotion
The theme is "World Harmony" (世界大同) in this album.[2][8][9]The title Soulboy was also the name used when Khalil Fong served as an instrumental accompaniment teamwork for his own and other singers' songs.[10][4]
Released and reception
The album Soulboy was released on 18 November 2005 and it got into the Mandopop groovy public view of many of Fong's famous earlier hits song, such as "Spring Breeze" (春風吹) and "Everyday" (每天每天) from his debut album. With these hit songs, Fong is also known as "Hong Kong David Tao" and "Hong Kong Jay Chou"[11]
Track listing
All arranger is Khalil Fong. All producer are Khalil Fong, Edward Chan, Charles Lee.
No. | Title | Melody | Lyrics | Arrangement |
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01 | Prologue | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
02 | Little Sister(妹妹) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
03 | Spring Breeze (春風吹) | Khalil Fong | Chow Yiu-fai | Khalil Fong |
04 | Everyday (每天每天) | Khalil Fong | Chen Yuzhen | Khalil Fong |
05 | Woman (女人) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong,Liang Ru lan | Khalil Fong |
06 | Tell Me How to Say (叫我怎麼說) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
07 | Who's Scared (哪怕) | Khalil Fong | Liang Ru lan | Khalil Fong |
08 | Sound of the South (南音) | Khalil Fong | Albert Leung | Khalil Fong |
09 | Can We?(我們能不能) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
10 | Jump (跳) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
11 | Conclusion (總結) | Khalil Fong | Chow Yiu-fai | Khalil Fong |
12 | Rushing (趕場) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong,Liang Ru lan | Khalil Fong |
13 | Waiting for You to Be Back (等著你回來) | Yan Kuan | Khalil Fong,Yan Kuan | Khalil Fong |
14 | Know You(Hidden Track) (認識你) | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong | Khalil Fong |
Credits and personnel
- A&R – Evi Yang, Tommy Chui
- Arranged by Vocals, Instruments – Khalil Fong
- Art Direction – Eunice Volume 2
- Executive-Producer – Gary Chan
- Graphic Design – Tony Volume 2
- Illustration – David Lai, K.D.T Soulboy
- Photography By – Paul Tsang
- Post Production – Cyndi Fung, Maggie Cheung, Shannie Yu
- Mixing – Frankie Hung, Edward Chan, David Sum, Simon Li
- Producer – Charles Lee, Edward Chan, Khalil Fong
Accolades
IFPI Hong Kong Record Sales Award 2005 - Top 3 Best Selling Male Local Newcomers.[12] Chinese Music Media Awards Best Male Newcomer Award nominated in 2006 .[13]
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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IFPI Hong Kong | 2005 | Hong Kong Record Sales Award 2005 - Top 3 Best Selling Local Male Newcomers | Won | [12] |
Chinese Music Media Awards | 2006 | The 6th Chinese Music Media Awards Best Male Newcomer Award | Nominated | [13] |
References
- ^ a b "HMV Soul boy". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2007.
- ^ a b c d "岁月如歌·经典音乐时间方大同·世界大同". 贵州音乐广播. 贵州网络广播电视台. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Soulboy – Khalil Fong". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "香港音乐才子方大同 情人节带来恋人"爱之歌"" (in Chinese). Sohu. 15 February 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "A man of the world". AsiaOne. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Baha'i Blog (16 July 2017), Baha'i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson - Episode 18: Khalil Fong 方大同, archived from the original on 14 December 2021, retrieved 17 July 2017
- ^ "方大同是巨蟹座 方大同演艺生涯和好听的歌集合" (in Chinese). 闽南网. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "HYPEBEAST 專訪方大同:即使不做專輯也不會停止創作" (in Chinese). Hypebeast (company). 19 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "点新人闯歌坛创作型歌手占优势" (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "音乐才子方大同推出"未来" 情人节献给恋人们" (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 15 February 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Khalil Fong lets the music speak for itself". The Straits Times. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b IFPI Hong Kong "Ifpihk". Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ a b "第六届华语音乐传媒大奖提名名单" (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 28 June 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2024.