Issue date: August 2, 20091
The title song "Firebird" on July 29th and the second title song "Unrequited Love" on August 10.
Tao Zhe, who has not released music for three years, finally decided to release his new album "69 Movements" in August. In addition to arranging behind-the-scenes production, he also became a director, shooting music videos, movies and documentaries. The new album is called 69 Movements. Aren't you afraid of causing all kinds of disputes and associations? Tao Zhe admitted that in the process of choosing the name, he did have many disputes and discussions with his work partner. "But because this is my sixth album and ninth music composition, I was born in 1969, and' 69' is exactly the same as Rock in Japanese, so I think 69 is very suitable for my music creation this time!"
For Tao Zhe, the numbers 6 and 9 have deeper meanings. He further explained: "In the Book of Changes, 6 and 9 respectively represent the boundary between Yin and Yang. In the change of 69, everything will be subverted and reborn, so "69 Movement" is my rock movement, and 69 looks like a symbol of the cancer I belong to. "
In order to fully interpret the image of Tao Zhe who came all the way from 1969 with a rock dream, when shooting the album cover, Tao Zhe became a singing poet who traveled through time and space. He carried the bags of 1969, including rifles symbolizing Vietnam War, globes symbolizing the space age, binoculars and guitars symbolizing the musical spirit of 1969 Woodstock. "When I put these things on my back, I seem to immediately become an impulsive and romantic Don Quixote in Spanish legendary novels. Even if some people think I am a little crazy, I will continue to pursue my dreams in this world. "
In order to achieve real results, the staff specially spent NT$ 6,543,800 to rent guitars and rifles from the 1960s, as well as helmets, suitcases, vertical clocks, tapes, televisions, radios and other items totaling more than 40 kilograms, all of which were carried by Tao Zhe. In order to gain time to catch the sunshine of fresh water, Tao Zhe was not allowed to put down his 40kg bag during the break, so he photographed from 1 in the afternoon until 6pm and made a tattoo on Tao Zhe's back. Fortunately, Tao Zhe has the habit of keeping fit on weekdays. Not only is his face not red and he is out of breath, but he can also make various designated expressions according to the photographer's instructions to complete a "Don Quixote" rock story. Tao Zhe said, "I'm really fine. Otherwise, why do you usually spend so much time exercising? Don't forget that I used to be an American policeman! "
Tao Zhe also recently released the music concept and recent situation of his new album online, including writing his own blog and opening his own Twitter to interact with netizens to play games. Even on facebook, there are 69 clubs with the theme of 69, which have aroused widespread response from fans and non-fans. The new album "69 Movements" not only returned to the natural nature of music, but Tao Zhe also abandoned "R&; The title of "Godfather B" completed a rock album based on the sound of the band. " This change actually comes from an internal regression emotion. I have been listening to rock blues since I was a child, and I have also been influenced by many rock stars in the 1970s and 1980s. I can say that I grew up with a swinging dream. When exploring the direction of this new album, I decided to be more loyal to myself, closer to my mood when I started playing music, and make a rock album where I can speak freely! "
After three years' absence, Tao Zhe, the godfather of music, will finally release his latest album "69 Movements" on August 15, 2009. Before the release of the album, Hit Fm, which only wants to listen to music, will let all the long-awaited fans hear his latest work "Firebird Gong", and lock Hit Fm's world premiere for three consecutive days during the 7/29 DJ period, so they can hear new songs!
One of the themes that Tao Zhe will discuss in the 69th movement of his new album is "value". Both Chinese and English album titles convey the idea that zero can be a hero, and "6" is "9" in turn. Many seemingly unattainable people and things may collapse to zero in an instant; And ordinary people who were originally inconspicuous may also become famous overnight.
In order to express this idea, Tao Zhe described an otaku who lived a mediocre life every day, taking Japanese tram workers as the leading role. In order to socialize with his boss, he had to bite the bullet and cancel the appointment. He could only fantasize that he would become a superhero worshipped by the audience one day.
Following "My Anata", the new song "Firebird Gong" once again put the creative magic hand into the symbol of oriental culture, and found Wu Jianheng, a famous oriental pop singer and host in Taiwan Province Province, to write a joint lyric to reproduce the album track of Japanese "Hall-level idol superstar" Kenji Ozawa in 80 years; A generation of Glam Rock genre. Tao Zhe, full of fun, even played the androgynous role in Peter Pan of Science in the interlude of the song. In addition, Tao Zhe specially hired Doug Levinston, a senior American musician who is good at pedal steel electric guitar, adding a jolly swing atmosphere of country rock to this work!
Album tracks:
0 1. May God have mercy on us
02. What a mess
03. unrequited love
Let's play
05. Firebird skills
06. Snow Leopard
07. About Tao Zhe
08. I'm so stupid
09. Please continue, willful.
10. China girl
1 1. Whose Oscar?
12. Apply for love
13. Your song
14. Hero Award Winner