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Lo Kwok-jim, a prominent lyricist of the 1970s and 1980s, is renowned for his extensive body of work, which includes around 3,000 lyrics. He has penned theme songs for television stations TVB, ATV, and Rediffusion, as well as movie soundtracks. This book explores Lo's life, the historical context of his lyrics, his creative process, and lyric-writing techniques. It also provides detailed analysis and commentary on his works, highlighting his invaluable contribution to pop lyrics and the Hong Kong music scene.
- AuthorHuang Zhihua
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2016
James Wong Jim was a renowned composer and lyricist in Hong Kong, with over a thousand works to his name. Classics such as ""The Bund"", ""Under Lion Rock"", and ""A Laugh in the Sea"" are among his most famous. His lyrics cover a wide range of topics, including love, martial arts, and patriotism, and are known for their intense emotions and frank expressiveness. He used a mix of classical Chinese, vernacular Chinese, and dialects in his ""three imperial examinations"" style, which is distinctive. Having worked in the advertising industry for many years, Wong understood the importance of language and wrote many memorable and catchy lyrics, making a significant contribution to the promotion of Cantonese music culture. There are many books on the market that critique Wong's lyrics, but most of them focus on the lyrics themselves. The author of this book, also a lyricist, believes that lyrics are inseparable from people. Therefore, when writing this book, he referred to a large number of Wong's lectures, interviews, and materials, and selected about sixty of Wong's works to discuss their backgrounds, techniques, and hidden thoughts, looking at Wong from a human perspective in the world of lyrics. The author's analysis cleverly blends with Wong's words, combining academic rigor with interest. Through precise and vivid language, the book takes readers back to the golden age of Cantonese pop music.
- AuthorYang Xi
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2016
Cheng Kok-kong, a famous lyricist from Hong Kong, gained recognition in the 1970s and 1980s alongside Lo Kwok-jim and James Wong. With over 2,000 song lyrics to his name, including numerous classics, Cheng's repertoire covers love songs, philosophical pieces, and pioneering contributions to children's songs. He is known as the ""Father of Hong Kong Children's Songs"" and the ""Inspirational Lyricist"" due to the positive content of his lyrics. This book explores six major themes in Cheng's works: first love, love, inspiration, children's songs, nature, and philosophy. Each theme focuses on thirty selected lyrics, providing in-depth analysis of their social background, content, implications, and rhetorical techniques. The author incorporates cultural theories and classical poetry, offering readers new perspectives through thought-provoking questions and answers. This book provides a deeper understanding of Cheng Kok-kong's lyrical world.
- AuthorTu Xiaodie
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
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