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如果你曾待在收音机旁守候着电台播放”夯”极一时的”吻别”，还在录了一遍之后，疯狂地边 rewind, forward， 不停地重复听和抄歌词，那你一定认识张学友。

“张学友”这3个字, 代表的不仅仅是大家誉为的”歌神”，而是成千上万人的成长岁月，更是一个时代的象征。

就在迎接新春前的1个周末, 张学友把他的”学友。经典”世界巡回演唱会的第138 至140 场带回新加坡。他化身为”音乐魔法师”，让大家度过3个魔法般的夜晚。

何谓”歌神”极人马的演唱会?

就是不耍大牌，准时开唱 (晚间8点正)，专业，歌唱实力雄厚，有着顶尖级的制作幕后团队 (舞团，管弦乐, backup vocalists, 音乐总监)，灯光，音响效果超棒, 潜移默化的4面台如移动城堡。

这都是不安于现状而不断自我挑战的成果。

这场演唱会的门票虽然价格不菲，但观众不难看得出，在制作成本上可是耗尽了许多资力，人力，物力, 时间准确的配合，视觉，音响都是顶尖的设备，才能完成。

经典歌曲就是有那么奇妙的魔法。一听到过门，旋律，大伙儿都会不知觉的跟着大合唱， 顿时间坠入时光隧道，回到当年的记忆，甚至当下的感受也会涌上心头。

或许他心里的经典，和我们熟悉的经典有些出入，但也无非是一次窥探歌神内心深处的想法的机会。

他的歌唱实力无庸置疑。就连唱慢歌的时候，他的手和身体都会跟着每个音符, 节奏有着他独有的律动。除了鼎鼎大名的专属”莲花指”，也有许多招牌动作。

但”歌神”也是人, 也会有身体抱恙, 飙不上高音的时候。

56岁的他要3小时不间断的唱唱跳跳，其实是很艰辛的一项任务。今年又因还来不及调从美国飞过来的时差，不难发现他在歌唱方面偶尔会有些吃力。

被称为”歌神”是种美誉，荣誉，更是肯定，但那应该是无形重的压力。

因为他是 “歌神”，就算破了几次音，他都还是可以很快恢复平时的水准。大众对于 “歌神”还是保持很崇敬的态度，也不怎么在乎那一点点的小瑕疵。

对于很多歌手来说，要日复一日唱同样的歌, 做一样的表演是个恶梦，但对于开了第139场 Classic Tour 的他来说, 这是一种享受和喜悦，因为有观众的支持。

舞台设计是这次巡演很大的一个卖点。

那小小的4面台竟然能蹦出那么多新意和惊喜。那么千变万化的舞台设计，如移动城堡般的, 真的是第一次见到。

有会在水中飘浮的小白船, 像 Cake Tiers 的舞台， 360度旋转的舞台，喷火的火山，会跳舞的灯泡，灯光也随着歌曲的情境起伏,甚至连舞台地板都有着很漂亮的投影画面。一切尽入眼帘和耳膜的视觉听觉享受，一气呵成。

主办单位在每个座位上放置了可以” centrally controlled”的荧光棒。 4面台观众席上顿时闪耀着1万颗美丽的”星星”。 荧光棒的颜色也会随着音符或不同歌曲而变化。这让整场演唱会加分不少。

如果背后没有那么顶级的制作，幕后团队，就算张学友唱的再好，也是体现不出这美到无法言语的灯, 光，投影 + 音响效果的杰作。

音乐总监是本地著名音乐制作人吴庆隆, 御用吉他手是 Jamie Wilson. 本地著名合声团体”插班生”的 Diya & Carrie 也是演唱会的御用 Backup Vocalists.

2月10日和11日恰巧是影坛前辈，高龄86岁的胡枫在香港连开2晚演唱会的日子。原本邀请了张学友当特别嘉宾,于是就用SNG 连线 + 唱了新加坡第5场限定曲”还是觉得你最好”。

除了提携后辈，尊敬前辈，兑现承诺，还很有情有义地追忆他的几位挚友。

或许，正因为他的灵魂，血液，骨子里都充满着爱, 所以才能每每那么容易地进入佳状, 丝毫不费吹灰之力就能唱到你的心坎里。

演唱会的后半段，学友哥也特地准备了大家都爱的”经典” medley。不管你今年贵庚，至少会有一两首可以拨动你的心弦, 如“想和你去吹吹风”,”每天爱你多一些”，”只想一生跟你走”， “一路上有你”，”我真的受伤了”。

80，90年代出身的歌手都是能歌善舞的。 脸不红, 气不喘的轻松的面对4面台艰巨挑战。

眼看这些乐坛前辈还在台上蹦蹦跳跳，但近年来, 还没发现像他们如此璀璨的宝玉出现在香港乐坛上, 不禁令人觉得有点惋惜。

3小时不间断的载歌载舞，令人听出耳油的经典歌曲，足以让你的心情暖意饱满。

心里会很想高唱” Yesterday Once More”。

感激我们还有机会回忆我们的年少事迹。

“歌神”和我们一样，不但热爱他的首首经典，更为它们成为了许多人在成长岁月里不可或缺的一部分而感到骄傲。

就像”她来听我的演唱会”包含的意义，在不同的年龄层 (20，30，40) 听张学友的演唱会，会有不同的韵味和感触。

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Indeed, “Life couldn’t get better” (lyrics from “Miracle”) with Super Junior around.

There’s an equation that has existed for 14 years, known as “SJ + ELFs” = Miracle.

You can say 他们是一个多灾多难的组合， 但因为有 “杂草”的精神， 所以能够经得起考验, 而至今都屹立不倒。

It’s been a 2.5-year long wait for SG ELFs (SJ’s fandom is collectively known as “Ever Lasting Friends”). The guys from Super Junior lapped it up with a fusion of electrifying performances, synchronised dance moves, exaggerated Cosplay costumes, excellent fan service, cranky &funny banter, sweet talking and a series of heart-warming speeches that streamed tears down SJ’s & ELFs’ faces.

Be it them in the power ranger costumes, hip hop wear, batik tops, high school uniform, or black suits running around the stadium, they just got the sea of blue into a frenzy.

They always fill your hearts & minds with lots of wonderful memories, love, fun & laughter.

If one were to sum up Super Junior’s personalities, it would be:

Super…. Dorky, Crazy, Energetic, Loving, Sincere, Sweet Talkers, Crybabies, Super人来疯.

They tried hard to bridge the language barrier by conversing more in English & Mandarin. They also promised that Super Junior & ELFs would have more days to be together than the time they have spent together.

Those present wouldn’t have missed this unforgettable moment when leader Lee Teuk was running to every little corner of the stadium and making his 90-degree bows to thank the fans.

This overwhelmed and warmed hearts instantaneously.

It’s gonna be etched in our minds and hearts for a long, long time.

It doesn’t matter if Singapore has a smaller fan base.

It all boils down to a lot of effort, sincerity and thoughts that come right from within.

There may be no solo stage performances (also lack of SJM, D&E performances), that revolving centre stage & chandelier lights did not make it to SG too, but it was such a heart-warming and enjoyable evening for all present.

Though SS7 is not as flamboyant or extravagant as SS3 & SS4 with lesser classic hits, it is one concert that’s focused on sharing & showcasing their new works & showing appreciation to their fans who have always given their relentless support.

What is a Super Show, without the extended stage, the guys’ silly, outrageous, out-of-this-world Cosplays costumes, running around to get closer to fans at all corners, some abs-flashing & their signature farewell thumb kiss?

With Kyuhyn & Ryeowook currently in military, Yesung took on the leading parts, with the members chipping in to ease his load. We also had Donghae at the helm for the piano introduction of “One More Chance”, Siwon on a Disc-Jockey segment & Heechul on the drums for “Sorry, Sorry”.

With Eunhyuk & Shindong as Directors of SS7, it’s guaranteed that there would be no dull moments. Everything was pretty well-paced and we love how they always look at improvising their dance performances.

You may love how there’s a tinge of sexiness with the veil scarf that blindfolds them during their well-loved classic “It’s You”, showing a more matured side of them.

You would also love “Runaway”, a chirpy song show showcasing their energy & “young at heart” natures. They look really dashing in those school uniforms as overage high-schoolers.

It suits these boys very well; they have not changed a wee bit since they debuted in 2005.

The crowd got to an all-time high when it came to the classics that propelled them to fame, such as “Sorry, Sorry”, “Mr Simple” & “Bonamana”. The ever epic “Human Stacko” game during “Rokkugo” is a tradition that would still tickle you.

They are totally UNCONTROLLABLE on stage.

From their funny “English Ltd” banter, Heechul being a “Time Bomb” blurting out NC16 comments, to Lee Teuk taking the lead to roll on stage during “Devil”, it’s no wonder how people describe SJ as Shen Jing / Shen Jing Bing (神经/神经病).

These guys are great sweet-talkers, albeit a little cheesy, addressing their fans as “Princesses” & fellow members as “Princes”.

Expressing more than a few times that they are grateful for ELFs’ support no matter how tough these years have been, certainly tugged at your heartstrings for a fair bit.

Lee Teuk’s heartfelt “proposal” probably got half the hall with tear-striken. This journey has never been smooth or easy, but their fans would always catch their backs, no matter what happens.

They don’t just sweet-talk, they walk their talk.

No one fits the title as “Kings of Fan Service” better. These guys were running around the stadium to get closer to fans, going to mosh pits to take selcas, signing rubber ducks, running & bowing to everyone, etc.

Shindong passed 2 bottles of water to fans at the mosh pit as they weren’t allowed to bring water into the venue. That’s just such a considerate & SWEET to the MAX gesture.

They are fairly warm people on & off stage, especially doting to fans who have been with them for so long.

WHEN would you feel Goosebumps during a SJ concert?

It is when you realise, it’s not just the guys on stage doing their best to reciprocate their fans’ love & support, but also fans showing their undying love, accepting & embracing these not-so-perfect guys for who they are, with fan chants & fan projects.

The “white light” project during “Shining Stars” in that sea of blue was a pretty sight. The white lights represent SJ are the “Shining Stars” in ELFs’ lives & vice versa. It brought tears to these guys.

It’s a touching sight, either way.

Fame is just a fleeting phase, what remains would be love & support over time.

Everyone who is familiar with Super Junior would know there’s no such thing as an “IDOL” image for them. They still go cranky, dorky, goofy, silly and behave the same, on or off stage.

It’s hard to forget seeing them cosplay as different varieties of VEGETABLES, Super Heroes, Beyonce, Lady Gaga & ELSA…

Now, they are back as SUPER RANGERS.

Well, what can we say about these “boys at heart”? These dorks are just too lovable.

Fans probably love their easy-going, non-pretentious and quirky nature.

They have shown us what it takes to ace the Survival Game as one of the most popular Boy bands, with perseverance, resilience, Never-Say-Die attitude, graciousness,
professionalism, showmanship, humble & down-to-earth personality.

Like the guys said, we have more days to be together than the time we have spent together.

They say 认真的男人最帅，but we think 认真 + 有诚意的男人更帅。

Thanks for the wonderful evening.

Our Princes, please return for SS8 soon.

It’s a promise, we will still be there even when you become Super Senior and we become Ajummas.

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It has been an intense, intriguing, action-packed 18 episodes with the latest “Grim Reaper” theme drama “Black”. It keeps you glued to the screen in a compelling way when you thought you were getting close to who the culprits were as the story unfolds, but every time, the twists and turns would lead you on to something new.

Intricate details showcased in this detective thriller, with a mixture of the unknown “afterlife” & a little romance, give the viewers a gravitational pull.

If not for the last 10 minutes that spoiled the “beauty” of this drama, it would undeniably be getting much better reviews.

“Black” is not just the name of the Grim Reaper #444, it also adds an additional “mysterious” layer to the dark theme. While the colour black is often associated with gloomy, dark, inauspicious things, or even death, it is a combination of these factors that gels the drama together to become so attractive.

It not just opens our curious minds to what holds in the unknown “afterlife” topics, but also sets us thinking about what are the most important things in life.

While Lee Dong Wook’s “Grim Reaper” image has been deeply entrenched in our minds & hearts since “Goblin” took on a global storm, Song Seung Heon’s tough, rash but witty “Grim Reaper” detective image does get on our good books too.

It seems that Song Seung Heon has not aged since “Autumn in my Heart”. With a tall, hunky physique, coupled with dashing good looks & nice thick brows, Seung Heon oppa fits so nicely in that black suit you wouldn’t mind seeing him wearing it for 90% of the drama.

Song Seung Heon’s acting has been much criticised over the years but the director does give some opportunity for him to enact 3 characters in one body.

It’s about a Grim reaper who’s stuck in a detective’s body, but as time goes by, he found his previous life memory as well. He then fell in love with a mortal woman who has the ability to see spirits.

We can see a big difference between Moo Gang who’s too timid to be a policeman and throws up at the sight of blood or can’t even hold a gun, versus a very badass Grim Reaper who is unfeeling and violent. I would say he has pulled through this drama better than many of his past dramas.

Even though there’s a 14-year gap between him and Go Ara and you feel that there’s a lack of super great passion cum chemistry, it was just sufficient for a drama like this where romance is not the main line.

It shows the gradual transformation of Black who was nonchalant and unfeeling to everything around him, to becoming a warmer person, who would seek justice and also care for Ha Ram. He eventually breaks down upon uncovering the truth and had to find ways to solve everything and make life better for Ha Ram.

While we can say all that he has done is noble and is in the best interests of Ha Ram, would Ha Ram have wanted him to do it this way?

All in all, I would say I have enjoyed the drama greatly. So many of the supporting roles have made this drama much better than expected.

Most importantly, we should not forget some of the tragedies that happened in real life and we need to reflect and learn from these incidents.
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新加坡是”地表最强2″的海外巡演首站, 而周杰伦也抢”头香”在2018年在新加坡国家体育场开演唱会。他也是第一位在国家体育场有4万人为他唱生日快乐歌的歌手。

离上回的”地表最强”已有1年多，但演唱会门票依旧是处于”秒杀”状态。能进场的也算是”地表最会抢票”的一份子。尝试过抢购他的演唱会门票的人，应该会同意他的门票的确是”地表最难买”之一。

“地表最强2″ 新加坡演唱会的几大亮点:
– 酷炫壮观的舞台搭设和灯光视觉效果
– 每个环节都有符合主题的串烧歌曲
– 周董,Joanna Dong & Olinda Cho 3人合唱的”听见下雨的声音”
– 个人认为穿插默剧演员的表演都很逗趣，令人会有种会心一笑的感觉
– 开放歌迷点歌环节和周董有趣幽默的机智Talking
– 周董的炫妻/宠妻行为

会去观看周杰伦演唱会的, 除了一票死忠粉丝，还有许多人是为了去回味曾经陪伴自己成长岁月的 Classics, 或者是为了他的舞台，灯光效果，他的音乐才艺，和独特的音乐风格。

你也不难发现，观众最热烈的时候就是他边弹边唱着”周氏情歌”的时候。

那都是大家最爱周杰伦在舞台上的模样。

周董的歌迷是很特别的一群。即便周董堪少和台下的观众说话，他们都十分的 High，也可以说是很自High的一群。演唱会是绝无冷场。

舞台设计依旧华丽，3D立体视觉效果依然很棒。这次的演唱会大致上和上一场的rundown差不多，但在曲目上加入了许多大家喜欢的经典，如双截棍，世界末日，星晴，爱在西元前, 简单爱，半岛铁盒。

曲目包括了英雄，开不了口，床边故事，以父之名，夜曲，美人鱼，园游会，听见下雨的声音， 爸，我回来了, 浪漫手机，回到过去，时光机，龙卷风，安静，告白气球, 甜甜的，阳光宅男，搁浅，本草纲目，霍元甲， 明明就，我要夏天，七里香.等。

虽然开放点歌+合唱环节算是很有互动的环节，但如果周董本身把它们独唱一遍，大多粉丝们应该会更能appreciate.

他妙语如珠，且机智幽默的talking，真的逗乐众多粉丝。

整体来说，去看演唱会的观众都是意犹未尽的, 因为周董实在是有太多的经典歌曲还没唱。

不过，他也透漏了明年还想再来开唱。粉丝们势必又得来一场大厮杀。

希望下一次，周董可以考虑把每张专辑里最经典的几首歌曲都唱一遍，让大家玩个尽兴。

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热血，不需要矫情，只需真情流露。

就在刚过去的周末，五月天带了他们的第10代巡回演唱会”人生无限公司”到新加坡，连High了3个晚上，为这年末开个最精彩盛大的 Party.

你加入，上班打卡，加班了吗?

每位”人生无限公司”的”员工”都带着各自不同的故事和心情在那3个夜晚”上班打卡”，甚至疯狂, 不要命的”加班”。全世界上也只有这间公司的”神经病”们才会那么乐意加班。

许多人是为了演唱会的好口碑慕名而来，但对于那些上了”年纪”的来说， 这是和五月天”老友鬼鬼”的聚会。

人与人之间，只要频率对上了，就有那莫名的默契，就像神经病和更多的神经病一起狂欢的派对。

能和他们一起成长，走过岁月的足迹，各自在自己的人生领域里奋斗，是一种幸运，也是一种幸福。

3场演唱会看下去，其实感觉真的都不太一样。

观众的反应，”大叔”们的即兴脱轨，颜色笑话层出不穷，每日歌单至少会换个4-5首歌曲。每次巡演的同时，你也不仅会发现他们的用心。许多歌都会重新编曲，让人有比较 refreshing 的感觉。

他们在舞台上的卖力，台下观众热情的回应和相呼应，是最直接，最买单的表现。那台上台下的互相调侃，肆无忌惮的颜色笑话，一天比一天升级化。台下的观众时而大声合唱, 连接力唱也胜任的措措有余，时而呐喊”Hey Hey Hey Hey, 啦啦啦”, 都无需任何彩排。这就是五月天和五迷们之间的默契。

这些长不大的”老男孩”一开起黄腔就特别带劲，但他们的逗趣”Talking”也成为了每场演唱会不可或缺的亮点。

看五月天的演唱会最重要的就是气氛，和那些能够打动你, 感动你, 让你有所共鸣的歌曲。可以一起笑, 一起哭, 在那之后吸取满满的正能量，继续打拼。

演唱会里最引人深思的就是这两句:

“你怎么做，你怎么活, 就决定了你的自传怎么写”。。。

“人生是有限的，但友情是无限的”。。。

“天人生无限公司”, is really a company no one minds working for.

我不介意一直，一直加班下去。

“每个梦都像任意门往不同世界，而你的故事现在就是起点”。

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