Lesson 27 : F4 and Music

F4 has been around for about 2 years, it was a coincident in the beginning, it was MG that brought them together. They just wanted to film a good serial, even if the show was a success, they would have never thought about singing together! First was Meteor Garden's OST, which had great sales. Then the four guys went into recording rooms themselves and now they have 2 albums against their names. Vanness and ZZ even have their solo albums. Along the way, they have won numerous awards...what else is there?

JERRY:
I think everyone is waiting for his album. It's been 2 long years, equivalent to 730 days...he wouldn't be releasing his album for at least 4-5 months...that means 1000 days - I for one am getting very impatient!
Possibly, it is because he knows the expectation everyone has of him that the pressure is getting to him. But Jerry - face reality, you must and will release an album sooner or later! There's no running away from that!

In fact, after the success of << Meteor Rain >>, it was rumoured that Jerry would be first to release his solo album. Jiang Yi Peng even admitted he was collecting songs already. But then in Nov 2001, ZZ came out with his own album...and we are still waiting on Jerry.

We all know that Jerry loves music. He has all the skills you need just a bit more practice could make is perfect. And he needs good songs to go with that voice of his...his voice tells a story...so he needs songs to suit that.

Jerry always say that he doesn't want people to buy his album simply because of his looks. Well, let me suggest to him - don't have a cover for his album! Simple as that!

Ok..I'm going off track again!

ZAI ZAI:
He said he has idolised Andy Lau for 20 years. But ZZ himself is only 22 years old...he didn't start singing Andy's songs from 2 did he?
The improvement of ZZ's singing is evident from Meteor Rain to Make a Wish and now Fantasy4ever. What surprises will he bring in his second solo album?

KEN:
Ken once said to Xiao Yan jie that he was willing to do anything for music. Ken's mum even said that he started humming when he was a few months old. But the most impressive thing is that he can write his own songs...a sing and a song writer!

He likes all types of music..trip-hop, funky...And his room is filled with CD. If anyone sees him on the street, he would be shopping for CDs. Let's just say he's obsessed with music.

VANNESS:
It would be pretty difficult to tell Vanness not to 'hip-hop' but then again, he's also great at singing love songs. He's music immediately attracts you and makes your 'body' sing!

He's the second to release a solo album...a pretty big surprise for those who didn't believe F4 could make it after Meteor Garden!

Concerts
The Music Party would have to be the most memorable for the four of them, It was the first time in their life that they have performed for an audience. The Fantasy Tour in Mainland China was too rushed, it was only from the HK stop that everything fitted into place. That's probably why they believed HK concerts were the most memorable of the tour.

In fact, with their little experience, the Mainland Concerts wasn't that much of a disaster as some media reported. The four of them hardly had time to rehearse, filming MG2 until 6, then catch the earliest plane to HK, arrive in China by noon and have the concert at night...phew...what a schedule! Brave- that's the word to describe the four of them!

F4 Albums

Meteor Rain
The success of the album was simply legendary. Fantasy Forever:
In actual fact the sales were pretty good, over 2 million. Of course still far from the 4 million landmark. Though a few dissatisfaction with the album:

1) Didn't get time to record "How Come It's You" with ZZ and Jerry. Even though ZZ did a good job... it was definitely a song for 2!
2) Both Ask For More and Can't Help Falling in Love has already been released...a bit of a repeat!
3) MV has all been filmed but why not release it?
4) Too short promotion time - no autograph sessions??
With their current popularity, if their managing company don't use it...their loss right? We as fans will stick by them til the very end!

Class dismissed!


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Lessons were translated by Lilian of OnlyF4 and posted with her PERMISSION.