By SETO KIT YAN
Starpix by SIA HONG KIAU
Michael Wong won fans over with old hits and new melodies at his first solo concert at the Arena of Stars.
Multiple award-winning Michael Wong is an endearing musician who wins even more hearts with his sincerity as he performs his sentimental ballads, which feature heartfelt lyrics and moving melodies.
The Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands was awash with roars of excitement at the most punctual concert ever as Wong started with a fast-paced Jing Tan Hao (Exclamation Mark).
Excited fans, some who came all the way from Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, expressed their undying love and vowed to be never apart from the Taiwan-based, Ipoh-born singer-composer.
Fans were constantly screaming, stopping only while he was performing.
“If you don’t stop screaming, I’ll have to do something I’ve never done before,” the 37-year-old teased as he peeled off his jacket to reveal a sleeveless white shirt. “I thought about this for a long time as I’ve never worn anything like that before and my mother is here tonight.”
Singing Peng You Shou Ri Feng (Friend’s First Day Cover), he introduced his first guests for the night, label mates, the Asian boyband Boyz Frenz, which comprises Jackson Phang (Malaysia), Desmond Lim (Brunei), Darren Tan (Singapore) and Lance Onate (the Philippines).
“Lance is the first to sing a Filipino version of Tong Hua and it’s very nice.” Encouraged by Wong, Lance gave an impromptu rendition of the Tagalog song Now When You’re Gone.
The boys then entertained with the popular single, Boyfriend, from their debut album Oh! My Honey Boyfriend. Jackson even did a back somersault with a 360° spin.
Sitting at the piano, Wong serenaded the crowd with Yong Qi (Courage), Yong Bao Wo (Hold Me) and Feng Yu Tong Lu (Stand Together).
Amid requests for a piano encore, Wong continued with Cantonese tune Dang (Wait), originally sung by the late Hong Kong singer Danny Chan, and Mandarin song Mei You Yong Jiu De Ai Qing (No Romance Lasts Forever).
“Here’s a thought I’d like to share with you all. One day, I’d like to release an an unplugged album of songs featuring the piano. I’d probably call it My Piano and I. Then, I’d like to hold a concert with me singing and playing the piano only. What do you say?” Shouts of audience approval gave him all the encouragement he needed to proceed with the idea.
Wong sang more than half the songs from his latest solo album Bu Hui Fen Li (Never Apart) as well as chart-topping hits from his other best-selling albums Tong Hua (Fairy Tale), Yue Ding (Commitment), Guang Mang (Ray of Light) and his debut Michael’s First Album.
Then, he brought on Taiwanese artiste Maggie Chiang. Label mates and frequent collaborators, both singers engaged in light banter before singing Zhi Shao Hai You Ni (At Least I Still Have You) and Dui Ni You Gan Jue (I Have Feeling For You).
Chiang’s vocals were superb as she sang her signature hit Ai Ku Gui (Crybaby).
With this very concert, I’ve fulfilled yet another dream – one of holding a solo concert high up in the clouds here at Genting. It was a dream came true when I staged my first solo concert at Hong Kong’s Coliseum, then came my first solo concert in Malaysia at Bukit Jalil.”
Singing Wo Ni De Shou (Shake Your Hand), he mingled with his fans, who surged forward to make physical contact with their idol.
He closed with his biggest hit, Fairy Tale, the song that earned him a listing in the Malaysia Book of Records as the Malaysian Chinese Male Composer with the highest number of awards and also for The Best Selling Chinese Album.
Fans screamed for an encore and he obliged with Never Apart. Fireworks shot from front stage and he was showered with confetti as he took a bow and left the stage.
However, fans couldn’t get enough of him and clamoured for more, so he returned to the stage for the last time with If You Still Love Me, Heaven, First Time and Fairy Tale.
Never Apart – Michael Wong Live in Genting staged last Saturday at the Arena of Stars was organised by Genting Resorts World.
Starpix by SIA HONG KIAU
Michael Wong won fans over with old hits and new melodies at his first solo concert at the Arena of Stars.
Multiple award-winning Michael Wong is an endearing musician who wins even more hearts with his sincerity as he performs his sentimental ballads, which feature heartfelt lyrics and moving melodies.
The Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands was awash with roars of excitement at the most punctual concert ever as Wong started with a fast-paced Jing Tan Hao (Exclamation Mark).
Excited fans, some who came all the way from Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, expressed their undying love and vowed to be never apart from the Taiwan-based, Ipoh-born singer-composer.
Fans were constantly screaming, stopping only while he was performing.
“If you don’t stop screaming, I’ll have to do something I’ve never done before,” the 37-year-old teased as he peeled off his jacket to reveal a sleeveless white shirt. “I thought about this for a long time as I’ve never worn anything like that before and my mother is here tonight.”
Singing Peng You Shou Ri Feng (Friend’s First Day Cover), he introduced his first guests for the night, label mates, the Asian boyband Boyz Frenz, which comprises Jackson Phang (Malaysia), Desmond Lim (Brunei), Darren Tan (Singapore) and Lance Onate (the Philippines).
“Lance is the first to sing a Filipino version of Tong Hua and it’s very nice.” Encouraged by Wong, Lance gave an impromptu rendition of the Tagalog song Now When You’re Gone.
The boys then entertained with the popular single, Boyfriend, from their debut album Oh! My Honey Boyfriend. Jackson even did a back somersault with a 360° spin.
Sitting at the piano, Wong serenaded the crowd with Yong Qi (Courage), Yong Bao Wo (Hold Me) and Feng Yu Tong Lu (Stand Together).
Amid requests for a piano encore, Wong continued with Cantonese tune Dang (Wait), originally sung by the late Hong Kong singer Danny Chan, and Mandarin song Mei You Yong Jiu De Ai Qing (No Romance Lasts Forever).
“Here’s a thought I’d like to share with you all. One day, I’d like to release an an unplugged album of songs featuring the piano. I’d probably call it My Piano and I. Then, I’d like to hold a concert with me singing and playing the piano only. What do you say?” Shouts of audience approval gave him all the encouragement he needed to proceed with the idea.
Wong sang more than half the songs from his latest solo album Bu Hui Fen Li (Never Apart) as well as chart-topping hits from his other best-selling albums Tong Hua (Fairy Tale), Yue Ding (Commitment), Guang Mang (Ray of Light) and his debut Michael’s First Album.
Then, he brought on Taiwanese artiste Maggie Chiang. Label mates and frequent collaborators, both singers engaged in light banter before singing Zhi Shao Hai You Ni (At Least I Still Have You) and Dui Ni You Gan Jue (I Have Feeling For You).
Chiang’s vocals were superb as she sang her signature hit Ai Ku Gui (Crybaby).
With this very concert, I’ve fulfilled yet another dream – one of holding a solo concert high up in the clouds here at Genting. It was a dream came true when I staged my first solo concert at Hong Kong’s Coliseum, then came my first solo concert in Malaysia at Bukit Jalil.”
Singing Wo Ni De Shou (Shake Your Hand), he mingled with his fans, who surged forward to make physical contact with their idol.
He closed with his biggest hit, Fairy Tale, the song that earned him a listing in the Malaysia Book of Records as the Malaysian Chinese Male Composer with the highest number of awards and also for The Best Selling Chinese Album.
Fans screamed for an encore and he obliged with Never Apart. Fireworks shot from front stage and he was showered with confetti as he took a bow and left the stage.
However, fans couldn’t get enough of him and clamoured for more, so he returned to the stage for the last time with If You Still Love Me, Heaven, First Time and Fairy Tale.
Never Apart – Michael Wong Live in Genting staged last Saturday at the Arena of Stars was organised by Genting Resorts World.
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