"I'll Always Take Pride in Writing Lyrics for My Beloved City" - Wyman Wong Wins Best Lyricist at Annual Music Awards
Veteran lyricist Wyman Wong took home the Best Lyricist prize at Hong Kong's annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, hosted by Commerical Radio.
Wong, who currently resides overseas, gave his acceptance speech in a pre-recorded video. He recounted his journey to full-time lyricist which began exactly 25 years ago on New Year's Day, 1998, when he left his role at Commercial Radio as a DJ.
He thanked a number of people who he had not had a chance to thank onstage, particularly Thomas Chan and Stephen. "It's not that I'm afraid of not getting another award. But if we learned anything at all these last few years, it's that we must remember the important things before we forget them."
He said that he had been studying how to perfect a love song these last few years, researching what material he could use, and how many ideas he could pack into one. On the other hand, he missed the days when he wrote simpler love songs, wishing that he could "turn off our phones and chat soul to soul" with his loved one.
Looking back, he saw that his last 20 years had only been a preparation; the "truly important mission" in his life had only just begun. "No matter where I'll be, no matter what happens, I'll always take pride in writing lyrics for my beloved city."
Now that he is living overseas, Wong said, he might not be able to come out for drinks and chats with just a phone call; "but as long as Cantonese exists, we can always meet again in the universe created by our songs. I'll see you there."
Source: In-Media HK #Jan01
https://bit.ly/3WAUiFS
#WymanWong #Cantopop #HongKongArtist
Veteran lyricist Wyman Wong took home the Best Lyricist prize at Hong Kong's annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, hosted by Commerical Radio.
Wong, who currently resides overseas, gave his acceptance speech in a pre-recorded video. He recounted his journey to full-time lyricist which began exactly 25 years ago on New Year's Day, 1998, when he left his role at Commercial Radio as a DJ.
He thanked a number of people who he had not had a chance to thank onstage, particularly Thomas Chan and Stephen. "It's not that I'm afraid of not getting another award. But if we learned anything at all these last few years, it's that we must remember the important things before we forget them."
He said that he had been studying how to perfect a love song these last few years, researching what material he could use, and how many ideas he could pack into one. On the other hand, he missed the days when he wrote simpler love songs, wishing that he could "turn off our phones and chat soul to soul" with his loved one.
Looking back, he saw that his last 20 years had only been a preparation; the "truly important mission" in his life had only just begun. "No matter where I'll be, no matter what happens, I'll always take pride in writing lyrics for my beloved city."
Now that he is living overseas, Wong said, he might not be able to come out for drinks and chats with just a phone call; "but as long as Cantonese exists, we can always meet again in the universe created by our songs. I'll see you there."
Source: In-Media HK #Jan01
https://bit.ly/3WAUiFS
#WymanWong #Cantopop #HongKongArtist