Stephy Tang
Coloring Stephy
Even when the number of members of Cookies reduced from 9 to 4, I never remember any of their faces nor their voice. I do enjoy some of their songs, but that’s it.
This album has actually changed my impression towards Stephy Tang Lai Yan, leader of the former girl band, Cookies. I’m not expecting a strong vocal, however, she impresses me with her sweet and pristine voice. Thanks to her vocal, this album is surprisingly soothing and good.
In the album, Stephy re-sings some group and solo songs during Cookies era, with new arrangement. The little booklet comes along with the album which features some short articles written by Stephy allows us to see another talent of her. Besides, Stephy also composed track 8 “小红帽 Siu Hong Mou” and wrote a few other lyrics. Good effort of her.
There are 3 versions of cover for the album; namely Green, Blue and Orange. A gimmick by the record company hoping that some fans will buy all? Anyway, Stephy looks gorgeous in all 3 covers.
The only drawback is that Stephy seems to sing the songs very carefully. For me she can improve by singing with more emotion.
Notable tracks:
Track 1 - Colors
This first track only takes 1:40 minutes, nonetheless it’s a nice opening, with soothing piano and soft sweet vocal. It reminds me of Kelly Chan’s “Lover’s Concerto”.
Track 2 - 蓝鞋子 [Lam Hai Zi]
First I thought the title was “男孩子”. Yes, the homophones “蓝鞋子 Lam Hai Zi” (blue shoes) and “男孩子 Nam Hai Zi” (guys) are used on purpose. The lyrics written by Stephy herself is sad yet sweet.
Track 5 - 青山散步 Walkin’ Aoyama [Ching San San Bou]
A sweet bossanova. The melody is very relaxing and it Stephy’s sweet and clear voice fits perfectly into it. Definitely a song to be listened. Along with track 2, this is my favorite track.
Track 7 - 他不准我哭 (Unplugged ‘05) [Ta But Jun Ngo Hook]
Composed by one of my favorite composers, Chan Fai Yong. Nothing unique but good as usual.
Track 9 - 黑白照 [Hak Bak Jiu]
This is a stronger and heavier song compared to other songs in the album (I mean in terms of the arrangement). I enjoy this song a lot, even though Stephy doesn’t have the rockish vocal.
Track 10 – 话別 (Piano ‘05) [Wah Bit]
With only piano accompaniment, this serene song showcases the clarity of Stephy’s vocal. A splendid song to end the album. With this song, the album starts beautifully and ends beautifully.
Written by ~Jessy~ on Mar 13, 2006
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Amber
i’ve been re-reading this review for the past few days. and suddenly i have the urge to listen to her songs. i’ve heard ‘Lam Hai Zi’ over the radio a few times but sadly enough to say i couldnt recall the melody nor her voice.
her previous group, Cookies did give me an impression of ‘just another all-girls band’. so far the only credit i give is to Kary, who is now the vocalist for HK new rock band, Ping Pung. Kary is aka 吴雨非 in Taiwan.
Mar 20th, 2006
~Jessy~
Kary’s voice is very different from Stephy’s. Surprisingly that girl can sing, and there are a few rock numbers in Kary’s album. But somehow I’m more attracted to Stephy’s album. Maybe it’s because I love relaxing songs.
I think Ping Pung was dismissed before Kary released her debut album.
Mar 21st, 2006
Amber
dismissed? oh no! its such a big waste. to me, ping pung has what it takes to be in the enterainment scene like talent, voice and image.
Mar 21st, 2006
Carol Nam
TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY SUSPECTIVELY INTRUDED INTO MY PERSONAL STATUS, INCLUDING, ALL MY UNIQUE PRIVACY BLODG, ALL MY PRIVACY GOOGLE, AOL, YAHOO CHINA, HOTMAIL, YAHOO BLODG AND MAIL!
TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY SUSPECTIVELY BEING CALLED AS “PUBLIC CHEAP CHEAP CHICKEN” WHICH SUSPECTIVELY COLLUDED WITH UK , GREEK, CHEUNG HONG PK AND ORGANE PK SUSPECTIVELY!
TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY SUSPECTIVELY PIRATE ALL MY PERSONAL ID, PIRATING ALL MY EMAIL ADDRESS PASSWORD.
I LODGE SERIOUS ACCUSATION OF TANG YAN LAI, STEPHY POSING SERIOUS DANGEROUS AND DISCIMINATION AND PIRATING ALL MY PIVACY ON ME.
IT IS A MUST FOR TANG YAN LAI FOR COMPENSATION TO ME NOW!
Thank you and best regards,
Nam Cheuk Yin
Aug 29th, 2007
NAM CHEUK YIN
ALL HK PEOPLE PLEASE INFORM “THE MOST CHEAP HK CHEAP DUCK AND CHICKEN ” OF STEPHY, TANG LAI YAN THAT I AM NAM CHEUK YIN WHO WILL NOT GO OUTSIDE AND STARTING NOT SEND ANY EMAIL TO UNITED NATION, AND UNITED NATION MEMBER WILL ARREST TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY. AND, UN WILL KNOW THAT IF HAVE OTHER EMAIL MUST BE “DISPATCHED” BY “PK INVADERS ONLY ! STEPHY ! DO NOT SO STUPID!
I MUST REQUEST “PUBLIC TVB RECORDING OF “SHOOTING ALL FAMOUS CHICKEN ORGANE PCCW INVADERS” NOW !
TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY SUSPECTIVELY INTRUDED INTO MY PERSONAL STATUS, INCLUDING, ALL MY UNIQUE PRIVACY BLODG, ALL MY PRIVACY GOOGLE, AOL, YAHOO CHINA, HOTMAIL, YAHOO BLODG AND MAIL!
TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY SUSPECTIVELY BEING CALLED AS “PUBLIC CHEAP CHEAP CHICKEN” WHICH SUSPECTIVELY COLLUDED WITH UK , GREEK, CHEUNG HONG PK AND ORGANE PK SUSPECTIVELY!
TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY SUSPECTIVELY PIRATE ALL MY PERSONAL ID, PIRATING ALL MY EMAIL ADDRESS PASSWORD.
I LODGE SERIOUS ACCUSATION OF TANG YAN LAI, STEPHY POSING SERIOUS DANGEROUS AND DISCIMINATION AND PIRATING ALL MY PIVACY ON ME.
IT IS A MUST FOR TANG YAN LAI FOR COMPENSATION TO ME NOW!
Thank you and best regards,
Nam Cheuk Yin
29-AUG-2007
Aug 29th, 2007
NAM CHEUK YIN
IT IS A MUST FOR USA CONSULATE TO ARREST TANG LAI YAN, STEPHY NOW!
TANG LAI YAN SUSPECTIVLEY FORGED MANY FAKED EMAIL, BLODG ETC DOCUMENT TO FORCE ME EAT DIE CAT SUSPECTIVELY
THANK YOU AND BEST REGARDS,
NAM CHEUK YIN
Dec 16th, 2007
Charlie Nam
Stephy act film and sing so poor
Charlie Nam
Feb 8th, 2008
Suki Yip
GOOD STEPHY
Suki Yip
Feb 8th, 2008
Franco Sezto
Stephy very ugly, very ugly
Mar 5th, 2008
Franco Sezto
Stephy adopted terrible encrption intrude into m all my mail and blodgs
Mar 9th, 2008
laura ballew
Stephy Tang is an amazing singer, purely and simply. Her music is modern but soothing at the same time, and it has a very graceful feel because of her wonderful voice. ^__^
Mar 18th, 2008
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