Avalon

Things that never change

Sunday, June 25, 2006

JJ's concert was great! Although there were some gimmicks inserted into the programme here and there, the main focus was still on his music, which is what I like, and what he is most popular for. Unknowingly, I realised his music has accompanied me for the past few years since his debut album was released. I recalled it pretty well, though the date was forgotten, but it was when we were in secondary 4. I overheard his first song “翅膀” on air, and got drawn to his music ever since. I still remember counting down to the day his album was relased, even though ironically and ridiculously, I never really bought his first album. But somehow, I got to know most of the songs from his first album 《乐行者》. 是种最初的感动。When I saw his album in HMV on the day of release, I told my friend about it and he was like "Huh? Who is he?" I guess all things start small.

His “冻结” was the first song which suited my taste best, and I remembered humming the tune when his name was not yet popularised even in his motherland. J1 came and “就是我” became so familiar that I could have sworn I know the whole tune like the back of my hand, having danced to that during LEP investiture. The nights of cracking our brains to come up with those dance steps, practising again and again, seniors encouraging and spurring us on to help make a good start for us, the song is so etched in our minds. Eventually, it became a class song, one we like to sing during our K-box/K-ster sessions. “豆浆油条” was one of the songs we sang for teacher's day. “江南” simply reminded me of LEP, and Sulaoshi. There was this flash video on the web that play this song in the background, a cartoon about this scholar who met this girl back then in the Nan Song dynasty, but in the end had to leave her to go to the frontline and fight the long-raging war against the Mongolians during those turbulent times. Obviously, the ending was tragic. Very cliched I agree. But somehow the scenes and the music blend in very well, and Sulaoshi liked it alot.

Time really flies. JJ's image has changed. His music has changed. But some things have not. His songs are still a must on the songlist during K-sessions. His songs still stir up the memories gathered from the past few years.

“... 离愁能有多痛，痛有多浓。当梦被埋在江南烟雨中，心碎了才懂。”

Envoy of the Stars @ 6:08 PM
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