more recent blog posts about his concert. =)

8th~9th concert shows
Sunday, 17 February 2008

These 2 shows, also don't have any special guests, so the rundowns are back to normal!

During the encore, changed into yellow pants, but it's not as sharp enough as the bright pink one, hence, after that night, I changed back to the pink one. Actually, Henry helped me and made another 5 colors, maybe it should be used too. However, the pink pants looked more sharp/smart, I think the others I should wear it at home only, haha!

The 9th show, I started to try wearing both sides ear mon, the effect was really not good. During the encore, got a male fan requesting "Paper Marriage" and also gave me the lyric's booklet. Honestly, during the encore the atmosphere is very high, so not really suitable to sing some songs that are not enough hit (of course, i mean according to the public), besides, we didn't arrange a rehearsal for the song, so...have no choice.

Actually last night I have prepared "Destiny Mark" (ming wan fu hou) "Besides Me" etc, but no one requested them, "Festival" also didn't sing before, maybe tonight la! But everytime during encore I will ask all the audiences for suggestions, it cannot be that more votes lose to less votes, right!


tonight and tomorrow night will be the recording, you all must shout louder ar!

[translated by:Vivian]

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10th concert show
Monday, 18 February 2008

Last night, very happy because can cooperate with Paul on the stage again,"Big Land" and "Really Love You" also very nice, I really enjoyed it, thanks to Paul

Unfortunately, last night's ear mon had some technical problems, a few songs all couldn't hear very clearly, it caused me to become very "slow"! Hopefully tonight won't have anything happen again, because it's very difficult to concentrate on my singing!

Also,16 Feb, that night, have counted the amount of red packets money, $11500 plus mine totals $23000 (hacken said in the "Send Warmly to the Snow" programme that he will be donating out the some amount of the red packets money that he received on that night), already donated to ''Send Warmly to the Snow'' programme.

[translated by:Vivian]

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the last show
Tuesday, 19 February 2008

" understanding is a must ..." 乬柧敀惀廔廀堦暿...乭 (not really sure if its correct)
the 11th show is finally over!
last night the atmosphere was the best so far, lots of relatives, friends, fans and those who love and support me all came, it was the most memorable night. the rundown for the whole night was really smooth, in addition to Shirley's and Alan's guest appearance, it was perfect! (mo tak deng!)
During this period, i would like to thank everyone for the red packets, flowers, fresh fruits, diapers, all sorts of baby necessities, snacks, and even models, liquor (壴銹?) and many other presents, and also everyone's enthusiastic support, malaysia/shanghai/guangzhou/Singapore/taiwan etc fans from other places, of course not forgetting those in HK la, on the whole, i will not forget!
Starting from today will take a short break, see you guys in March!

Thank you very much!

[translated by:Tricia]

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hacken's recent/old blog posts

2 More Weeks
Thursday, 24 January 2008

In the blink of an eye, the concert will begin in 2 weeks' time, it's really fast!

Recently, I have been rehearsing dancing, dancing, and dancing! It's very funny as in the first place, we wanted to do a concert which has music as the highlight and have a band which consists of about 10+ people. Lots of songs' music have been recomposed and they have a very "live" feeling. Little did we knew that as we add on the different items, the dance item came on...and I have to dance...alot...of...dances! (of course, the dance steps are according to my standard)
Hence...it was a tough thing rehearsing!

Hope to do a good show!

Rehearsing for song items was a grand scene. More than 10 people rehearsed at the same time and we had to rent a special place to do it. Inclusive of the band's hourly fees, for each time we rehearsed, a few hours added up to a few million dollars! Not a minute can be spared indeed!

2 more weeks, I will continue to work hard!

Last saturday, I did 4 shows at the new airport and I went to 2 places to perform each day. On saturday night, I had to attend RTHK and it turned out that I had to go to 3 places! How fantastic! Hence after the show, I returned home immediately. I really did not have the energy to attend the celebration party at Universal. Sorry Sorry! :)

[translated by: hianez, edited by: kate`*]

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One More Week To Go
Friday, 1 February 2008

The show will soon start, feeling excited & nervous!
This time's show, the music part, I really feel it's fun because of sufficient band people and instruments, there are lots of songs we can re-arrange. "Hope" from 4 parts to 3 parts, "Tin Shui Wai Shing", "Ching Fei Shoa Yi" so on. last time used the computer to do it, but now can use real people instead, hehe...better not say too much. :) So it's going to be different feeling, can sing with new feeling! Also will sing some songs that i have not in previous concerts, which u all won't think that I'll sing!
Dance? Really must...work hard, harder, even hardest!

Now will go out to practice dancing!

[translated by: jenny, edited by: kate`*]

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Concert Shows 1~2
Sunday, 10 February 2008

The concert has begun!

I've never felt this nervous before! When I came on stage, it felt as if I was performing for my first concert in 1993! Very exciting!

We rehearsed many items, had to practise many things. Songs with dances include: Get Together, Grand Time, Wake Up Early, Old Love Has Become A Dream and a fast songs medley. I had to play the piano, and many songs were re-composed and I had to get used to them. Hence, I was looking forward to the response on the first night. And naturally...I was very nervous for the first half, as if I didn't even know how to smile! The second half was better, I was more into the concert and natural.


The 2nd night was more relaxing. Unfortunately, my contact lens had to drop, and it affected my singing for the song Grand Concert Hall! Things are really unpredictable! As pointed out by Andy Lau, we made certain changes to the rundown, which also made things smoother. I still feel that the 2nd night was better (except for Grand Concert Hall). XYZ@#$!
Hope that tonight's performance will be better!

[translated by: hianez, edited by: kate`*]

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caught a cold :( / Concerts 3 ~ 4
Tuesday, 12 February 2008

This is the white costume which has a hole at the back. When I was singing Fluttering Flowers ("Fei Fa") in the third show, the fan behind me was blowing dry ice. This was how I got a cold. After singing the song, my nose started to drip, it's even faster than an injection!

I took western medicine that night, and took the usual traditional chinese medicine on the second day. (fortunately, the chinese medicine shop was opened). My health is under control and my voice is not very much affected. However, my stamina has weakened. After dancing for the fast songs during the encore, fans still wanted to here "Good Actor", I felt as if I could die after singing!

On the fourth show, lots of friends came to support!

The happiest thing was to see Wing C, I think 阿熹 should be very anxious tonight! Haha! However, he is really hard working. He has to play the piano and instruct. Everyone gotta applause louder for him!

I actually forgot the lyrics for "I Can't Sing" last night. I've sang this song over a hundred times...I wonder why that happened? Maybe I was too deep into the song!

Also, yesterday's show was a bit rushed. Well, no choice, as we didn't want to be fined again $$$! We had been fined for 3 shows, and the boss is saying something...

The new song "Everyday is Valentine's Day", is it nice?

[translated by: hianez, edited by: kate`*]

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Old Trafford in HKC / Fifth Show
Wednesday, 13 February 2008

(caption next 2 the pic: Old Trafford model from Shanghai fans)

The fifth night's rundown had a big modification, the pipa part with "Goodbye Concert Hall" exchanged, tonight will have a bigger change too. The main reason is because...the pipa and suona teacher these 2 nights will have another center philharmonic orchestra's performances, will only end at 10.15pm, only then can rush here! So I must listen to the ear mon for the newest situation!

But last night's Ada part was very happy!

Of course still need to thanks to Priscillia la!

[translated by: vivian, edited by: kate`*]

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The 6th and 7th shows
Friday, 15 February 2008

Before this had said that on 13/2 Saturday we still need to wait for the pipa and suona teachers to finish the show at the grand hall to come here, at last they arrived at 10.45pm, it really scared me! But this night we already prepared an old songs medley, the response was very good, and still want to say thanks to Gigi for helping! In this 7th night (i think should be the 6th night coz with Gigi), this night my condition was the worst, because I took too many medicines, chinese and western, only because to quickly recover, a day take twice turned to a day take 3 times, my strength and voice all had some problem, but I already did my best,if I did anything wrong please forgive me.

2/14 the 7th show,my condition started to came back,because the virus had started to leave me, before this I had a sore throat, headache, bone pain, etc. were already gone, now only left a little runny nose and cough. Hence,this night, especially the last 30 minutes,my skills are back, I believe tonight will be much better!

Joey was really great,actually she was sick too but she still watched the whole show and also went up the stage to sing, afterward still need to go for injection,''In life, having a true friend is really great''!

[translated by: vivian, edited by: kate`*]
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hacken's recent/older messages

Msg. 67930
"Loving No Door" or "Sighing Door", Chinese New Year's coming soon, so the company said due to the bad omen in this title, we had to change it. Yes, CNY, "sighing door" sounds not so lucky...
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Msg. 67929
Last night, went to see Joey's show (concert). Very good show, one part of the 20 minutes dance was really great! fantastic! I also need to work harder in practicing too!

[translated by: jenny]

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68031. 2008-02-07 12:20:49

Gong Hei Fat Choi, wish everybody good health and everything goes smoothly!
Later need to go to the big field with Alan, Kin Chai to sing our national anthem, then will be a full dress rehearsal, actually the show's already well prepared!
Are all of you well prepared yet?
See you tomorrow night!
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67988. 2008-02-03 18:08:23

Even which song will be the opening song can be guessed by all of you? Haha!
No one got it correct!
The first song is an atmosphere song, will be a song that can play with the audience!
Remember, don't be late for the show, you can't play if you're late!

[translated by: vivian]
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