hacken's blog updated: October 19

A new item of fancy...
Friday, October 19, 2007

I'm not someone who likes to simply waste money, or rather, I'm well over the age of wasting money! However, I cannot resist myself from doing so and kept changing and updating my electronics!
There's no need to mention mobile phones and PDAs. The computer, from 20 years ago till now, it has changed from a PC to a Mac, I could not remember how many units I've changed. Also, the walkman from the past, discman, vcd player, dvd player and later the MP3 player, ipod etc. I've not yet included my Hi-Fi camera, video cam..., my heart started to ache just thinking of all these but I just can't stop!
The latest member is the CANON EOS40D, it's very fun and the photo quality is quite good. Maybe I'll buy the advance lens later and fire back at the paparazzi! Wow! A man has many excuses indeed!
I should be performing during the last part tomorrow night. I was on the cover 2 days ago [of a magazine], I think the reporters tonight are sure to come to me with a list of weird questions. I gotta think of how to reply them!

Lastly, I would like to tell all my friends here, you all don't have to congratulate me so fast!

[source:
http://web.mac.com/leehacken/iWeb/Site/ (*GO THERE 2 SEE THE PIC THAT WENT W/THIS BLOG POST!*)]
[translated by Hianez & Hacken from http://hackenforever.blogspot.com/]

hacken's blog updated: October 13

論武功 俗世中不知邊個高
(When it comes to martial arts, we never know who is the best in this world.
this is one of the lyrics from Roman Tam's song, about martial arts that's why it's a relevant title.)

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Yesterday, I did a "happy" show!
The International China Martial Arts Grand Ceremony took place at Shenzhen Bao An Stadium yesterday. Many highly skilled martial arts experts were present. I feel very honoured to be one of the guests but I'm even happier to be able to meet Mr. Jin Yong!

I was already mesmerized by his works when I was still a student (which guy doesn't fancy his work?), like Legend of The Condor Heroes, Condor Heroes, The Heavenly Sword of Dragon Sabre, Romance of the Book and Sword and so on, I've read them all not only once, but several times. And I hoped that one day, I'll be able to meet the master behind them. Hence, when I knew that I will be meeting him that day, I was already very happy for a few days. I even brought along the old novel that my father left me, hoping that he would autograph it for me.

Before I performed, the exciting moment came...

He was very friendly, graceful, and shaked my hand affably. He agreed to my requests on taking photos and autograph, and even wrote me this:

"Mr. Hacken Lee
The sentiments of the old novel will always be new
Jin Yong" (hm, i don't know how to read 1 word in that line he wrote but i guess the meaning is something like this)

Really extremely happy!

I nearly forgot what I had to sing next!

[source:
http://web.mac.com/leehacken/iWeb/Site/ (*GO THERE 2 SEE THE PIC THAT WENT W/THIS BLOG POST!*)]
[translated by Hianez & Vivian]

hacken's 2 messages: oct. 11 10:35am, oct. 14 11:59am

oct. 11:

This week also having meetings, discussed about the poster and stage design, tomorrow will go to Shenzhen have a Chinese Wushu show,will sing 3 songs from Jin Yong's martial arts series.

The whole place full of lightsticks? Firstly it is too expensive, secondly nothing special, we hope to present something very special and useful for all the audience.
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oct. 14

Hehe! I'm not that smart!
Ashamed! Ashamed!
Recently already started the recording for new album, this time will be new song+ special selected, for the last time my special selected was at the end of 03 Custom Made, the time passed so fast!
There will be about 3 or 4 CDs, will have about 3 new songs(depends on time), also some songs that wasn't released in an album before, examples the themesong of "Dicey Business",1st recording is from Eric Kwok + Lam Yuo Ning (the person who wrote where has the flower gone), AGAIN, because the response was good for the last time! :)
TV show? 20th at TVB Yan Oi Tong (a charity show).

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Vivian]

hacken's blog updated: 36 hours in San Francisco

36 hours in San Francisco
Sunday, October 7, 2007

0700 (7am),finally I'm back home!
This time went to SF,overall only 36 hours,the advantage is that there is no need to get used to the jet lag,(on the) 5th fly from HK,SF time was 5th 1400 (2pm) arrived,in the afternoon went for press con [conference]...

After the press con we also visited the place that a group of ''Family Bridge'' Brother & Sisters (he means all those old ladies & gentlemen) stayed,they look very energetic and warmly welcomed me,I also sang 'Gao Fun Yu Mong' along happily,I think among all my songs they only knew this one!

Later then went to the nearby mall to walk around,bought some AF T-shirts,after an hour went back to hotel, ordered room service,here i wanna say sorry to the sponsors,because we didn't fo to their welcome dinner, everyone was very tired.
Actually this charity concert,of course everything is for gathering donations for the charity as the main highlight,so don't have a big budget,can't bring dancers,can't bring sound man,band only can have 7 members,because of this, my assistant Terry had to follow up on communications, costumes, FM and even help me to change,it was really tough on him,that's why before the show started also don't have time to take pictures. There's room for improvement for the the venue, we requested 24 monitors, at the end only have 13,hence everyone on stage had difficulty hearing,and the house's sound system can be better,my SF friends said they can't listen clearly,but these didn't effect the atmosphere,SF fans are really very passionate! Actually I already prepared for the 2nd encore,but some mature's audiences already started to left,i think they scared too late! Next time sing again la!
The show started at 1930 (7:30pm),end at 2200 (10pm),it's my first time bathing at the venue of the performance after the show and leaving after that,2330 (11:30pm) arrived at the airport's lounge, only able to sit down nicely and eat a cup of instant noodles,0120 (1:20am) board the plane, so overall it's 36 hours.
Lastly wanna thank all ''Family Bridge'' staff,thanks for your kindness,unfortunately can't stay longer!

[source:
http://web.mac.com/leehacken/iWeb/Site/ (*GO THERE 2 SEE THE PIC THAT WENT W/THIS BLOG POST!*)]
[translated by Vivian]

hacken's message: october 7, 6:07am HK time (3:07pm PST)

Yesterday already arrived at SF, went to the press conference, also went out for a walk, later will talk more at my blog.
A few hours later the show is gonna start, gonna go to rehearsal!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Vivian, edited by Kate]

hacken's BLOG: 2 recent posts

The Presidents Cup 總統盃
Monday, October 1, 2007

First of all wanna thank you for everyone's messages! Seems like I will have to write more!
These few days, watching the Presidents Cup, it's a golf tournament once every 2 years only, this time will be the US team vs International team. Actually, watching live shows for golf tournaments is very 'difficult' entertainment, firstly, normally it will be at night even starting at midnight, will have 4 days matches, a few hours for a day, have to watch it completely, not that easy!
So, normally i will record the whole tournament and enjoy watching it later, also can skip the commercials and skip all the boring player and clips, also [only when u] can fast forward, then will have a chance to watch it completely! (actually i just watched until day 3, still have day 4 haven't watched yet, but i watch until i forget which ones i watched and which one i haven't watch yet!)

[source:
http://web.mac.com/leehacken/iWeb/Site/
(*GO THERE 2 SEE THE PIC THAT WENT W/THIS BLOG POST!*)]
[translated by Vivian, edited by Kate]
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Next year's concert
Thursday, October 4, 2007

Man Utd won a match prior to yesterday's night and needless to say, I'm very happy. Hence, I wore a black t-shirt with Rooney on it to work yesterday! (football fans are like that, we're that 'stupid'!)
Recently, I've been meeting up with various music professionals in preparation for next year's concert. We all hope to find suitable people to perform suitable songs, bringing a surprise for everyone. The concert this time is most likely to be the one I desire in my heart. The show has music as the main highlight for the night. It would be best to have a band of 10 people consisting of professionals for the different instruments. Hope to also have a beautiful yet simple stage and effects that go well with the songs (not those unnecessary ones) and time to interact with the audiences, and guests who have a certain status etc...so on and so on...It's easier said than done, but I will do my best to achieve it.
Remember, the second day of the lunar new year will be the first day of the concert! Please support!

Regarding some of your questions:
- I'll be unable to attend the walkaton for Wah Yan College. I'm performing at San Francisco on the 6th
- The picture in the golf entry was taken at Clearwater Bay Golf Club
- I'll read all your comments, that's for sure

[source:
http://web.mac.com/leehacken/iWeb/Site/
(*GO THERE 2 SEE THE PIC THAT WENT W/THIS BLOG POST!*)]
[translated by Hianez, edited by Kate]

*** HACKEN'S FIRST POST AT HIS BLOG *** (Sept. 29)

Opening my blog on Mid-Autumn's Festival

Saturday, 29 September 2007

After so many years, this is the first time which I do not have to work on Mid-Autumn Festival's night. Hence, I invited a group of friends to come party at my place. We initially decided to have BBQ but the weather was bad. In the end, we had a "buffet" instead where everyone brings a food item over. Liza Wang brought Smoked Chicken which tasted very good. Benny's roasted meat 就比較”行”了. (maybe he's saying the roast meat was better) Gigi brought desserts and timing did average. The one with the least contribution was Poon Ka Tak, he actually brought~tea leaves!
It's been a long time since I got to promote my songs 3 days in a row on TV. On Monday, I attended JSG, Wai Yin, and Basic Law show. And today, I don't have to work. I can watch soccer at home. Hope that Man Utd will win the match later, treat it as a congratulations to the opening of my blog!
Everybody, remember to come here frequently, and leave more messages...

Come and talk! (read in cantonese ''mai lei tai mai lei gong'', sounds like he's selling something and asked his fans to buy..i heard that before at the night market..haha..but that one is ''come and choose''(in cantonese ''mai lei tai mai lei gan'')

[source:
http://web.mac.com/leehacken/iWeb/Site/ (*GO THERE 2 SEE THE PIC THAT WENT W/THIS BLOG POST!*)]
[translated by Hianez & Vivian]

hacken's messages: sept. 28, 30, oct. 1 / 8:53pm, 12:11am, 11:56am

9/28:

Just came back from TVB.
The recording for some shows these few days were completed quite fast, yesterday night was "Wai yin nga jap", tonight is "Gei boon fat", and still sang "Ji fan" ("paper marriage").
In relation to "Joh suen tuen" (I've no idea what is this), as I thought that Mrs. Yip is the suitable candidate, thus I've already let the reporters knew about it, you all can have a look at the newspaper 2 days later.

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Alicia, edited by Kate]

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9/30:

65698.	克勤	2007-09-30 00:11:49
*****My Blog***** http://web.mac.com/leehacken/iWeb/Site/

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10/30:

Wah! New Blog opened, really full of joy!
I also wish everyone Happy (China) National Day!
These few days have to prepare for San Francisco concert, the band leader for this concert has been changed to Richard Yean, because Ah Hei has to be the band leader for Wah Zai's (andy lau's) concert, so got a lot of songs that have to be rearranged again, the duration of the band rehearsal will be longer.

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Vivian]

hacken's message: sept. 26, 10:00pm

Finally, I'm back home.
Today's schedule was a bit tight, this morning went to "hoi sam yat poh" (an RTHK radio program), after there went for JSG rehearsal, later together with David attended Scoop (the TVB entertainment news show), after that photo shooting for TVB magazine, then full dress rehearsal, and finally went for the show...
Really very tired!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Alicia]

hacken's message: sept. 25, 12:49pm

I wish everyone Happy Mid-Autumm Festival too, this year received a lot of moon cakes,any kind of moon cakes also have, that's why I shared some with my family and friends,and I prefer the new type of mooncakes!
6 October will have a charity concert at SF, this morning went to US Embassy to make visa, ''AGAIN'' waited for a few hours... :(
Why everytime have to wait for ''SO'' long?

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Vivian, Jenny]

hacken's message: sept. 22,

3rd plug?
Company (UMG) has decided to plug "Team of Brazil Girls". I think should plug a different style than the 1st and 2nd plugged song. If it will be "Fun Cha How" or "Goodnight," would be very hard to plug, and we have considered it for quite a long time, we like "Fun Cha How" very much too.

David (David Garrett) will come to HK by next week, will have more cooperation chances with him, sort of (at) JSG... , he is a nice guy.

[translated by Regine]
[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]

hacken's new message: sept. 19, 11:03am

Yesterday went back to office for a meeting to talk about next year's concert, received Singapore fans' Mid-autumn present, thank you!
Nowadays received lots of presents, junk food, fruits, mooncakes... probably I'll need to lose weight!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Jenny]

hacken's message: Sept. 17, 10:04am

This time going to KL was truly a very rushed trip, overall only stayed for 15 hours. for the show, I was supposed to sing 3 songs, but once reached KL, the organizer requested to cut 1 song because of overrun, also requested me not to sing fast songs? Because don't want the audience mood too high ! ! ? I also for the 1st time faced these kind of questions!
Thank you, KL fans's presents, also those at the airport, btw, presents only represent the heart, not necessary to be expensive or the size (big), next time don't give too precious things.

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Jenny, edited by Kate]

hacken's message: sept. 14, 5:03pm

Today no need to work, so took Peanut (and) Butter swimming, finally.. all of us were exhausted!
Tomorrow's KL show, seems like I will be appear at the last part, will sing 3 songs, before that will have some newspaper interviews, KL fans, see u tomorrow!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Vivian] [u can see 2 pics of him in the pool with his dogs here! http://www.hackenleenet.com/photoalbum.htm]

hacken's 2 messages: Sept. 13, 9:27am & 7:05pm

Wah! Last night's flowers were very pretty. Also received lots of food, thx
Was the show good?
Last night's fruit basket, I opened this morning but some of the fruit have started to rot. However, thanks. Next time don't buy in this place! the shop is not honest.
This show won't be released on DVD, wait until my own concert!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Jenny]

hacken's message: sept. 9, 12:54am

Really didn't guess it... Emile Heskey is really good at football (kick?)!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Jenny, Hianez]

hacken's message: sept. 6, 4:08pm

My skin problem? Western doctor said it's a "Blood Problem", Chinese doctor said it's "Wet Rashes". Already started to recover, not as itchy as before, but still need to take medicine.
Sept. 23, will be a guest singer for Sister Liza Wong's concert. Those friends who like us can go watch. (some medical terms which i don't know how to translate)

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Jenny, edited by Kate]

hacken's message: sept. 5, 12:16am

I welcome everyone on this! (think he was talking about welcoming fans that have joined his fan club, or 2 come 2 a function)
Tomorrow will have to start rehearsal for "903 Flying Off Music Show" it should be fun.
Also have... Sept. 15, I will really go to KL, KL fans, see u then!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Jenny, edited by Kate]

hacken's 2 messages: sept. 1, 2, 10:55am, 11:46am

Sept. 1, 2007

Later I have to go to TVB early, have to rehearse for "Where Will The Flowers Fall", closing, full dress rehearsal. In the midst of it I have to attend an interview by a watch magazine, very packed!!!

Luckily after all this i can watch manchester united when i get home..
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Sept. 2, 2007

Everybody need not worry, there's nothing wrong with me, just that i contracted some skin related disease, feeling all itchy over. I've taken medicine already and feel very "cow" (i think he means drowsy). I believe that I'll be alright in a few days.
I know that fans who turned up in the jackets yesterday must've felt hot. We're thinking, can add a T-shirt so that fans won't suffer during summer, but looking from the TV, the jackets look very orderly and nice.

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Hianez]

hacken's 2 messages: aug. 30, 10:09am, 5:46pm

10:09am

Later will go play CR football at Shun Lei Qun, please don't rain again...
of course if won't rain and won't be hot will be the best!

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5:46pm

Today's football (soccer) competition, honestly, win or lose is not important. Everyone is rushing during summer, sweating, having some excersise, but if the competition could be planned to start at 5pm it would be much better!

[source: http://www.hackenleenet.com/postboard.htm]
[translated by Vivian, edited by Kate]