Isnin, 22 Oktober 2007

Vic’s new album “I’m not F4” opens up to his true self; Album Cover Out

Sunday October 13, 2007 Taiwan


credits: Michi@ onlyf4

It has been 3 years since his previous album “Remember I Love U”. These few years, he was busy starring in a few drama series. This year, his management company has finally scheduled for him to release his new album. After being informed, Zai enthusiastically participated in producing of the album. Once, he met Jay Chou at an event, and jokingly told Jay: “I’m preparing for my new album, help me write a song.” Didn’t expect Jay Chou to agree and not long after, he received a demo “I’m not F4”.

It is not easy to invite Jay Chou to write song for other singers, he must have “feel” to do so. This song that Jay wrote for Zai, seems that Jay has his own opinion about F4’s Zaizai prince charming image. At the beginning, everyone thought Jay Chou was joking, Zaizai is F4, why did he say he’s not? The curious Zai immediately listened to the demo. Lyrics were incomplete in the demo, only at the chorus section, using his signature vocals and cool style Jay sang “I’m not F4”.

And this sentence “I’m not F4” seems to awaken Zai. Yes, he’s not F4, He’s not only F4. He is Vic Zhou Yu Min.

The music that Jay wrote is based on his own impression of Zai. He had seen the mischievous side of him, and also the reticent side of him. The genuine and natural character of Vic. It’s definitely not the same as his 2 previous albums. Jay’s melody brought out Zai’s deep feelings, he specially talked to the lyricist hoping to write out his true thoughts. “I’m not a born superstar, I don’t have a charming articulation when I speak. I only wish to be a commoner in your heart and be with you for centuries. These few simple sentences have expressed Vic’s true feelings.
During the prepations of the album, Zai listened to demos, took part in songs selection, hoping to do an album which he likes and fans will like too. He also wishes to breakthrough and become a musician. When “I’m not F4” came out, he further determined his music direction, he wants to tell everyone “I’m not only F4”. U might think, if he’s not F4, then who is he?

The answer is very long, Zai will answer the question with his album. Please find the answers in the music and get to know the real him. U will be surprised.

Prince charming in idol dramas
Asia superstar F4

What is your impression of Zaizai?

What is Vic like? The melancholy and charming Hua Ze Lei in Meteor Garden, the comical and suave Tai Lang in Poor prince, the young manager Qi Wei Yi in Silence or the cold faced cook Zhi Tian in Sweet Relationship? A member of Asia superstar idol boy group F4, or the idol singer who sings “Make A Wish”, “Remember I Love U” affectionately?

For the past 3 years, Zai acted in a few popular drama series “Mars”, “Silence”, “Sweet Relationship”. He has gained experience from dramas, in love life, friendships, as well as his personal life. Through these experiences, Zai has matured and changed. Looking at performances in the dramas, not only has his mandarin improved, he can fully portray the characters successfully. Often, he is too absorbed in his character till he was unable to come out of it. Zai has become a professional actor.

A teen from Yi Lan who accidentally joins the showbiz, till now an international superstar, 1st male lead actor, professional actor, singer. Zai has been given the prince charming image. From his drama, we are able to see his improving acting skills, but unable to know his real personality. Prince charming Zaizai seems to live in fans dreams, we never had the chance to understand his true self.

To tell his fans: I’m not only F4
Brings u closer to Zaizai – Get to kmow the real Zhou Yu Min


Since listening to “I’m not F4”, it’s as if it opened a window to his inspiration. He takes part in everything from the start and every details, from selecting songs, lyrics, mixing, background vocals… Zai decided to produce an album which represents the real Zhou Yu Min, which displays multiple personalities of Gemini and share the type of music he likes.
Vic says: “F4 is a character in Meteor Garden, it’s also the group which I was born. But one can’t always live in a past character. I have worked hard and concentrate in production of this album, hoping that from the songs, people won’t only hear F4, but also more that u didn’t know, the most genuine Vic Chou. ”

With the album’s 1st single “I’m not F4”, Zai in a mature gentlemen manner tells the gals” I’m not a born charmer. Towards love, it does not need a superstar identity, juz need to work hard to maintain, and be a commoner in each others heart, using actions to protect each other and to move your lover’s heart.

Interestingly, after listening to the complete version of the song many people didn’t realize it’s written by Jay Chou. Previously, it’s a challenge for other singers to sing song written by Jay without being influenced by him. Vic has broken this spell and displays an innocent and sincere side of him, without imitating others singing style nor acting cool, and sings out his own style naturally. Letting us feel that this song belongs to Vic Chou and not Jay Chou.

He, is not only F4. Listen to his music carefully, and u will get to know the genuine side of Zaizai Zhou Yu Min.

image:
http://music.ent.tom.com/uimg/2007/10/11/c...60574_31101.jpg
Credit to Michi@OnlyF4

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