Michael Wong
Fairytale (Tong Hua)
After reading Jessy’s blog on Michael’s new album I was surprised not to see a blog on his previous album ‘tong hua’ as I always thought that this album was the one that had made him more famous in the celebrity world.
Michael is the first Chinese artist that I heard when I went to china and I instantly fell in love with the song ‘tong hua’
Michael was born on the 30th of august 1970 in ipoh to a family of 6 children in which he was the 3rd oldest. When he was 10, his parents invested in a piano for him and his younger sister and from then on he has been passionate about music. After splitting from the duo that he was in and releasing a previous 2 albums beforehand, fans of Michael had to wait another 2 years before he released his fairytale album on the 1st of January 2005 which was to become an instant success.
Here’s a random biography I found on Asian fanatics.com:
Name: 王光良 Wang Guang Liang
English Name: Wong, Michael
Birthplace: 怡保, Malaysia
Height: 174cm
Weight: 57kg
Blood type: B
Star sign: Virgo
Wish: Open a recording room
Time of entering show biz: August of 1995
Hobbies: music, series, holidays, making phone calls
favourite actors: 劉青雲(Liu Qing Yun)、鄭裕玲
Favourite singers: 黃品冠(Huang Pin Guan)、Mariah Carey
favourite colours: pastel/light colours, as long as it’s not transparent
ideal partner: independent with a unique personality
education: bachelor of recording and accounting
experience: started learning piano since year 4, began writing music since secondary 2, choir teacher of church mandarin music.
1.Intro
2.童话- tong hua (fairytale)
3.天堂- tian tang (heaven)
4.少年- shao nian (teenage years)
5.手机留言- shou ji liu yen (voicemail)
6.向左走向右走 - xiang zuo zou xiang you zou (turn left, turn right)
7.一点光一点亮- yi dian guang yi dian liang (a bit light a bit bright)
8.期限 qi qian qu (deadline)
9.海边- hai bian qu (beach)
10.妹妹- mei mei (sister)
11.记得我爱你- ji de wo ai ni (remember I love you)
12.End
2.童话- tong hua (fairytale)
Must have been one of the most played and sung songs in 2005! It was played absolutely everywhere in china! I actually first saw the video before I heard the song and was crying by the end! Starts off very simply with a piano introduction and the emotion builds up in his voice along with the music. Quite simple melodic line and fairly repetitive but when you listen to this song it will stick in your head for ages and you’ll be singing it all day! The lyrics are really sweet and full of sweet sentimental lines such as “when you declared your love for me, my entire sky lit up with stars”
3.天堂- tian tang (heaven)
Very soft simple piece with just a piano accompaniment but does the trick for this song. the lyrics are very emtional and from the heart
4.少年- shao nian (teenage years)
Lively light playful song in the piano part as well as Michael’s voice. Reminds kids to enjoy their childhood and grown up’s to reminisce about theirs. Makes me want to stay a child forever ^^. It has got some truth in it though. You can never return to the past so you have to embrace what you have and be happy for what you had.
5.手机留言- shou ji liu yen (voicemail)
Haha another one of those love songs ballads that Michael does so well :D but for some reason before the end of this song I got a bit bored of the many repeating lyrics but this song did grow on me but it’s not the best that I’ve heard
6.向左走向右走 - xiang zuo zou xiang you zou (turn left, turn right)
One of those love songs again ^^ I like how it starts simply and builds up to the climax of the song that is the chorus and such simple lyrics can mean so much in a song:
“向左走还是向右走
我努力选择努力记得
不管世界有多辽阔
只要向著你走”
“should I walk left or right?
I strive to select and to remember
Disregarding how vast the world is
As long I walk towards you”
are more or less the translations
7.一点光一点亮- yi dian guang yi dian liang (a bit light a bit bright)
When I first heard the introduction I was surprised at how upbeat the song was as I previously just heard a whole load of ballads but this song is a change and there’s not a song like it in the album!
8.期限- qi qian (deadline)
Hmm when I got to this song and heard that it was another ballad all the lyrics just seemed to of blended together and I couldn’t seem to make myself enjoy this song no matter how much I listened to it but it’s got some pretty nice lyrics.
9.海边- hai bian (beach)
I loved the introduction! The violin and the piano! The two accompany eachother so well! Such a sweet song with sweet lyrics about love :D can’t really say much more but it’s more interesting as it has harmonies and I could pick out some English in there as well!
10.妹妹- mei mei (sister)
Oooooooooooo *jumps around excitedly* I LOVE this song!!! :D :D :D I’m not sure if he actually wrote this song for his sister but this song is great! It’s all about his sister and her rocky relationship with her boyfriend who is actually his best friend :S but it’s great how he’s telling her to forget about him even though that this person is his best friend. It just goes to show that he always puts family first above the rest and I think it’s such a sweet song with great words of advice from a brother to a sister
11.记得我爱你- ji de wo ai ni (remember I love you)
A great upbeat feel good song which you can just listen to any time of the day to get you into a happy mood! I think that he should do much more upbeat songs as they’re not that bad! And it also goes to show that Michael isn’t just good at writing ballads!
12.End
Nice relaxing ending and like it when he says “and they lived happily ever after” in true fairytale style!
Written by Shez on Apr 20, 2006
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aki
shezza i think that these songs sound really cliche esp on a blog but im sure theyre lovely. cliche is really getting to me right now and im turning into one….. not good huns
Apr 20th, 2006
Shez
loooooool yea you commented!!! hmmmmmm cliche…. it’s cpop so what do you expect?? :P thanx for visiting XD
Apr 20th, 2006
~Jessy~
Actually I’ve never listened the whole album, but I always love Michael’s voice. :)
Isn’t “少年” a duet with Gary Chao? I love that song!
Apr 20th, 2006
Steve
Yo Shez!
I think this is one of the best, if not the best album from Michael.
My all time favourite as well :D
Nice review!
Apr 20th, 2006
Shez
thanx! XD yes i did hear two voices but wasn’t sure who sang with him! like you say jessy “you learn something new every day!”
Apr 21st, 2006
Christine
I like this album much better than Yue Ding. I actually don’t like his upbeat songs. His voice just suits the ballads much better. The musical arrangement is composed well in the slow songs.
Apr 21st, 2006
Tanti
I absolutely adore [妹妹]! I am very fortunate to have a bestfriend who’s like a big brother to me and that song definitely reminds me of him. Great review! :)
Apr 21st, 2006
EricOng
At first,
I really love this song.
But I got bored after a month or so after Tong Hua and Tian Tiang been played in TV and radio. In my opinion, Tong Hua’s a song that might attract you at first and make you feel bored after a month or so.
Apr 21st, 2006
Shez
hey thanx for the comments christine, tanti and eric! yea i must admit this album is better than the yue ding one! 妹妹！！ great song and it’s not that overly played so like eric said you won’t get tired of songs such as tong hua and tian tang (even though they are still great songs!) :P
Apr 21st, 2006
Apple
i agree wif things that u wrote here. I bought michael’s album and i immediately love it!! all tracks are unbelievably awesome!
Apr 22nd, 2006
Shez
thank you apple for your comment it’s greatly appreciated ^^
Apr 24th, 2006
Ryanze
Michael is just so great i like Shao Nian the best. Tho i’m in england and i don’t understand it its still such a cool song!
Jul 14th, 2006
unnamed
I’d like this Album but I can’t find the guitar solo of yue ding, that same as Malaysia tour advertise.
Can you find the guitar solo of yue ding and send to me? I’m thank you very much!
mail: tienduong@inbox.com
Jul 31st, 2006
lyee..
can u please help me to find da easy way to download michael’s song….tq..
Aug 16th, 2006
Aliceh
BRILLIANT!! Thank U for your proactiveness - thanks for ‘Tong-Hua’ … Cheers!!
Sep 12th, 2006
Sakura
I just love his songs no matter how many time I listen to it.Not only his songs are really nice,but it’s part of my memory.Went to his concert yesterday.Though not really nice view of him,just listening to him is sufficient.Thank you Guang Liang!!
Oct 2nd, 2006
Prissy
umm does anybody know where i can buy fairy tale/ tong hua instrumental version or kareoke version? if u do could you please email me. my email is u_stinky_poo@msn.com thankiz everybody ^________^
Nov 10th, 2006
ree
hi! i have just been listening to a bunch of guan liang’s songs…i’m not chinese but i adore his music. his luv ballads make me cry even tho i don’t understand them.
thanks so much for your review b/c this is the first place i’ve found that can see what all of his songs are.
i’m trying to find a place where i can buy or download all of his songs. do you know of any?
also, do you know where i could find english translations? i’d luv to know what he’s actually saying…[sigh] he’s the best :)
lemme know: reemix747@verizon.net
Nov 20th, 2006
jc
does anyone have the piano sheet music for this song? i would love to find out how he played it
you can reach me at kli4696@yahoo.com
Nov 24th, 2006
Stefan
Hello,
does anybody know the motion picture (movie) from the song tong hua ??? I got this movie on dvd but i lost it. I only need the title.
Thanks.
Stef
Dec 1st, 2006
Jessica
Hey everybody.
Please add me, jrock-_-miyavizm@hotmail.com
it’s my msn!
I’m from Sweden, 17 years old.
Dec 15th, 2006
Lukia
Ah! 妹妹 was my favorite one. :) It’s really close with Tong Hua, though.
Dec 20th, 2006
Nisa
is it true that tain tang connects with tong hua?? both of those songs sounds so good..i never listened to chink music ever since i heard this tong hua!!
Jan 6th, 2007
karen
uhmm, where do i find the sheet music for tong hua? if you know, help me please? thanks
Feb 12th, 2007
karen
my email is dreaming_hiroshi@yahoo.com
Feb 12th, 2007
Yie Vun
does ne1 know were i can get d piano sheet music for 少年??
if ne1s can help me my email is –: adam_ling@hotmail.co.uk
Feb 28th, 2007
Austin
anyone got the sheet music for tong hua? If you got it, sent it to me at austintanjunyang@hotmail.com
Apr 5th, 2007
Adriel
yea i would also like to have the piano sheet msuic for Fairy Tale (Tong Hua) if anyone has it can u send it to s0uthpaw55@yahoo.com thx.
May 25th, 2007
Michelle
hey, I really like your songs. Your songs rokzzzz! If free, pls mail me. Send it to pianoeuphonium@yahoo.com! Tell you what, I really like Tong Hua, shao Nian, Yue Ding! How cool are those songs!
Jun 12th, 2007
melissa
hey everyone,
anybody know a website for the tong hua sheet music?
or tian tang
it;s all SO good, i’ve been dying to play it on the piano
if any one know’s hoe to get it, please email me…
this is my email mcw222@gmail.com
Feb 24th, 2008
lynz
what the boring songs…..oopsss…..sorry….ha3…..
Mar 31st, 2008
Terry
my email is terry-pham@hotmail.com
Apr 23rd, 2008
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