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Music has been one of our most indispensable and intimate friends during this pandemic year of isolation and solitude, fear, and worry. Although we’re still bound to host our salons via online platforms, this gathering of music-lovers and sharing our favourite music and stories sounds more precious than ever.
Riding on the theme of "Dear ____", we would like to curate 3 sessions to welcome students with different tastes and interests to meet fellow-music-lovers.
#1 Tribute to Dear Music Icons (29/1)
In the first session of Music Salon, we will pay our dearest tribute to our late music icons, including David Bowie, Prince, and Glenn Frey, who all passed away 5 years ago in early 2016.
在首節的音樂沙龍，我們會重溫多位已故音樂人的一生，包括 David Bowie、Prince、Eagles主音Glenn Frey等等。唱作人陳明熹亦會用音樂向一眾傳奇致意。
Guest: Jocelyn Chan 陳明憙 (Singer-songwriter)
Online registration starts at 10:00 on 20/1 (Wed):
► HKU Students and Staff - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=73228
► Alumni and Public - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=73229
#2 Dear Reggae Music (5/2)
In the second session, we will explore more about reggae music and the legacy of Bob Marley. Hong Kong reggae musician MouseFX, who recently recorded in Jamaica will also be invited!
在第二節的音樂沙龍，臨近Bob Marley 76歲的生忌，我們會回顧這位傳奇人物的雷鬼音樂。雷鬼音樂製作人及歌手MouseFX 阿鼠亦會加入其中演奏部分作品，分享雷鬼精神及他在牙買加的經歷。
Guest: MouseFX (Reggae Musician)
Online registration starts at 10:00 on 20/1 (Wed):
► HKU Students and Staff - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=73230
► Alumni and Public - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=73231
#3 Dear Singer-Songwriters (24/3)
Get to know your local musicians in our last salon of the semester! Hong Kong new generation singer-songwriters, Jude Tsang and Michael C will be invited to chat and play music.
Guests: Jude Tsang 曾若華 & Michael C (Singer-songwriters)
Online registration starts at 10:00 on 20/1 (Wed):
► HKU Students and Staff - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=73232
► Alumni and Public - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=73233
Host: Dr. Wong Chi Chung 黃志淙博士 (Head of General Education, CEDARS, HKU; Veteran Radio DJ)
Dates: 29/1 (Fri), 5/2 (Fri) & 24/3 (Wed)
Time: 18:00-20:00
Format: Conducted via online platform
Language: English
Join our Facebook group for song lists of each session, music show promotion and discount, and even tickets giveaway!
► https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656094624602870/
Riding on the theme of "Dear ____", we would like to curate 3 sessions to welcome students with different tastes and interests to meet fellow-music-lovers.
#1 Tribute to Dear Music Icons (29/1)
In the first session of Music Salon, we will pay our dearest tribute to our late music icons, including David Bowie, Prince, and Glenn Frey, who all passed away 5 years ago in early 2016.
在首節的音樂沙龍，我們會重溫多位已故音樂人的一生，包括 David Bowie、Prince、Eagles主音Glenn Frey等等。唱作人陳明熹亦會用音樂向一眾傳奇致意。
Guest: Jocelyn Chan 陳明憙 (Singer-songwriter)
Online registration starts at 10:00 on 20/1 (Wed):
► HKU Students and Staff - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=73228
► Alumni and Public - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=73229
#2 Dear Reggae Music (5/2)
In the second session, we will explore more about reggae music and the legacy of Bob Marley. Hong Kong reggae musician MouseFX, who recently recorded in Jamaica will also be invited!
在第二節的音樂沙龍，臨近Bob Marley 76歲的生忌，我們會回顧這位傳奇人物的雷鬼音樂。雷鬼音樂製作人及歌手MouseFX 阿鼠亦會加入其中演奏部分作品，分享雷鬼精神及他在牙買加的經歷。
Guest: MouseFX (Reggae Musician)
Online registration starts at 10:00 on 20/1 (Wed):
► HKU Students and Staff - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=73230
► Alumni and Public - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=73231
#3 Dear Singer-Songwriters (24/3)
Get to know your local musicians in our last salon of the semester! Hong Kong new generation singer-songwriters, Jude Tsang and Michael C will be invited to chat and play music.
Guests: Jude Tsang 曾若華 & Michael C (Singer-songwriters)
Online registration starts at 10:00 on 20/1 (Wed):
► HKU Students and Staff - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=73232
► Alumni and Public - https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=73233
Host: Dr. Wong Chi Chung 黃志淙博士 (Head of General Education, CEDARS, HKU; Veteran Radio DJ)
Dates: 29/1 (Fri), 5/2 (Fri) & 24/3 (Wed)
Time: 18:00-20:00
Format: Conducted via online platform
Language: English
Join our Facebook group for song lists of each session, music show promotion and discount, and even tickets giveaway!
► https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656094624602870/
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Platform |
| 05 Feb 2021 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Platform |
| 24 Mar 2021 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Platform |
Bio of Instructor(s) 導師簡介:
Dr. Wong Chi Chung Elvin 黃志淙博士
Veteran DJ on Commercial Radio 2 for 30 years promoting international and local indie music. Chi Chung has been hosting lectures and concerts at GE since 2000 and became the Assistant Director of General Education in 2011 and Head of General Education in 2018. He has curated a wide array of GE events as well as cross-cultural projects, such as David Bowie’s Mandarin song (1997), Gen-S Concert, Shanghai Expo (2010), HK Week @ Taipei (2012), collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto on async (2017) etc.
Jocelyn Chan 陳明憙
Jocelyn Chan is a singer-songwriter and certified sound healing practitioner from Hong Kong. Growing up in five very different cities, music is her universal language. After her demo “October Snow” was discovered for use in 2015 Chinese film “Les Aventures D’Antony”, Jocelyn debuted officially in 2016 and has since released 3 original albums, singing in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, with works appearing in over 10 TV/Movie projects.
Being a huge David Bowie fan, Jocelyn is inspired by his energetic music, soulful lyrics and chameleon artistry. She aspires to be as label-less but socially impactful in her own career. She hopes her music and sound therapy training can provide healing for audiences, and following the success of last year's environmental awareness single "Bliss", she will continue campaigning for conservation with her voice.
MouseFXIn Hong Kong, the name ‘MouseFX’ is synonymous with Cantonese Reggae, as the Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter combines the essence of the ‘music of love and humanity’ with his mother tongue.
Over the years, MouseFX has shared his signature sound across South China and beyond, with performances at events such as One Love Reggae & Ska Festival (UK), SONAR Hong Kong, Clockenflap, Wow & Flutter, Hong Kong International Reggae Ska Festival and AnBeng Reggae Beach Festival (Vietnam).
During a trip in Jamaica in February 2019, he recorded an EP "Mousefx In Jamaica", produced by "Skunga" Kong. The vinyl EP released 4th Sept 2020.
Jude Tsang 曾若華
JUDE was born on 5th September 1992 in Hong Kong. She moved to England for her studies when she was 8. At the age of 18, she studied Fashion Photography at London College of Fashion. In 2013, Jude sent in demos she wrote to Warner Music Hong Kong which then landed her a contract signed as an artist. In July 2015, her 1st debut single "Glasgow" is released. The song bears a different style with alternative rock arrangement - bringing a breath of fresh air to the Hong Kong music scene.
Being located amidst London's rich music culture, JUDE was influenced by different kind of music and concerts during her time in England, and she started photographing for bands during live performances. She was encouraged to pick up a guitar after listening Avril Lavigne and Michelle Branch's music. At the age of 17, she began to write her own materials and uploaded covers on YouTube.
Michael C
A frequent winner in music competitions in high school and university, Michael C was talent scouted as a singer-songwriter and made his debut in April 2020. His debut Mandarin single "Foolish Man (愚公)" was well-received amongst releases of newcomers, and charted Top 5 on local radio charts. He released two more Mandarin singles in 2020, including "Frequency of Love (對頻之間)" and "Black Dog (黑犬默語) feat. Cy Leo", both charted Top 20 and the latter is still climbing.