Chicago Concert 12-27-2015

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Yes! Steven finally retired his overused shanghai bund medley. Though audiences are mostly different for each concert but yay to his finally revamping his song repertoire with new songs.

His security guards definitely worked hard for their money 'protecting' their subject from overzealous fans.

Putting aside the obvious safety issues, I'm of two minds about singers (not just Steven) shaking hands with fans on or off stage. On the one hand, singer-fans' physical interactions naturally induce and inject excitement into an already heightened, contagious atmosphere of anticipation   - exactly how a spirited and animated idol concert should be. On the other hand, the pandemonium caused can be/is disruptive to audience's overall enjoyment in that their view is being constantly and consistently blocked by the crowds pooling at the the stage (especially irksome to those who paid good money for premier seating). I myself was both irked and distracted by fans constantly rushing down from all directions toward the stage during a performance. But then what's an idol concert without these small bands of zealous fans whipping up excitement, eh? Yes, excitement heightens the atmosphere but can excitement be aroused without the said distractions during the performance? Maybe all physical interactions should be relegated towards the end of the concert? Quite a dilemma!
What say you?

2013 Yeah Show Steven's testimony to Christ

credit vid to 嵐嵐-自語 tudou
English translation of For Mother: Weary

I guess the nose injury at the time did indeed affect Steven's singing, which I'm sorry to say, sounded off tune and quite flat in parts - too bad. Poor thing, his face looked quite battered with those unsightly bandages pasted on it. Be that as it may, hopefully his heartfelt opening of his heart and his testimony to Christ helped those in the audience with their own demons to overcome.

If interested, do check out the "Christianity" tag on this blog to loosely trace Steven's conversion path into Christianity, specifically the links below whereby Steven talked in length about his conversation to Christianity in print, in videos and in audio on his mother's illness and her death.

Talking about yeah show, its 2015 promo song on youtube.  Honestly, the song is both boring and bland and not at all arousing of emotions. Also, sorry to say, the overall group singing was weak although Steven sang well enough. Anyway, Steven will be the special speaker in the 2015 Yeah Show on April 18 in Sydney and on April 19 in Melbourne. 

Live singing: Hill Folk song 青馬大橋山

陳奕迅、譚小環、趙學而、馬浚偉、陳建穎、歐倩兒
source: youtube

eta: educated guess, the show was in May 1997 see comments below 

lol!

Live singing - 憑著愛

馬浚偉、何超儀、蘇永康、李樂詩、黎瑞恩 - 憑著愛 (經典金曲百年情) (電視MV)

source: youtube

馬浚偉 - 黃帝子孫 (經典金曲百年情) (電視MV)

So much potential, not fully unrealised!

Steven's Generation Show: September 27 at 9:15 pm

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video source ; pix here;   Steven's & William's merged video

Steven singing Andy Lau's 1995 classic song 《真永远》as tribute to his idol, Andy Lau. Note: Steven's 1999 JGS imitation    Steven also sang a snatch of Heaven's Will from Storm in a Cocoon.  

pix source: 深圳卫视年代秀 - demonstrates the importance of lighting in effecting different looks.   

above images sourced from weibo - show off his mini lantern

I really enjoyed watching this show.  Even though it's over an hour long, the time passed rather quickly and easily with much laughter.  That being said, I prefer the old format of having artists from different generations as guests rather than the presence format of guests versus resident guests/hosts. I guess the generation placement proved to be too much of a hassle? Comparing his previous Generation Show to this one, Steven definitely looks better fair (more youthful looking) than the present overly tan (leathery) complexion. As his intro, Steven is praised for being a tvb series rating general, wah! how gratifying is that?  I didn't know who William Chan was before this show but I'm impressed by his performance here, Steven's was great too.  And  鸥哥赵屹鸥 is such a great host. However, I couldn't believe how Lee Xiang as a hostess could be so crass as to bash TVB on tv, thank goodness for Steven's gracious response to deflect that pitfall to bad mouth his old employer. And poor 2011 MHK Rebecca Chu for being dragged into it.  Love the "show and tell" segment whereby the actors/actresses showed off the  'necessities' they brought with them during filming. Guess Steven's "must have treasures".

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William: Hello Kitty battery recharger & a battery operated mini fan
Ye Qing: a battery powered mini misting fan
Steven: a battery operated mini lantern with foldable legs, a student water bottle (transformers), a pencil box (transformers), a battery operated mini fan. 
Note: Gotta give it to Steven for having the most 'childish' possession on hand. Actually he had already talked about these treasures of his on weibo years ago. 

more pix on 深圳卫视年代秀 weibo 9/27/2014; 9月27日 23:02; 9月27日 22:52: 9月27日 22:30 ; 9月27日 22:12 ; 9月27日 21:39 ; 9月27日 21:22

To watch the  video (when uploaded much later) go here to select any one of the  video sites.

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Steven's live singing 無情雨

listen to the full-length song audio only y2b




1995 cd 浓情--新出加精选. 無情雨 is one of the earlier album songs, if not the earliest, composed and written by Steven himself.

Haha! If not for Steven pointing it out on his weibo, I (as many others) wouldn't have noticed that the left side of his shirt was not tucked inside his pants. 

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Steven singing 怜悯我 live

eta Jan 24, 2015 youtube audio 

source youku HappyIrene28

Steven singing 怜悯我 (Have Mercy on me) from his Cherish 2 album in Yeah Show in Singapore August 2 2014.

So far, the uploaded candid photos are blurry, so not uploading them here but they can be viewed on link1 and link2 on weibo.

Steven and Sally Yip's live duet 《选择》

year unknown probably in early 90s
credit: tudou

Welcoming Year 2014 at Foshan

http://tv.weibo.com/tv/51378/2659584
Steven welcoming 2014 new year stage performance towards the end of the video.
He sang two songs: themesong of Duke of Mt Duke, and Fortunate to have met you.

Wishing everybody 2014 happy new year, prosperity and good health for all.

Guess, the live streaming is done now.
Tudou link on "Fortunate to have met you" and Domd themesong.  Waiting for a clearer, complete uploaded video before uploading the videos here.

Per the crowd size, looks like the whole city attended the event.  But then the pervasive large crowds everywhere is a characteristics of China.

pix credit as labeled.

Steven at the Stolen Christmas concert

song: Because of you

video source: torrie_yan weibo
credit pix as labeled

Silence is Golden

Steven and Albert Au's duet silence is golden on the latter's radio program in 2010.
I assembled the songs sang into an hour medley. Can listen on youtube or here.



Silence is Golden

Cold night wind,
Alone, looking back at old times
Seeing me in the past filled with anger
False accusation and criticism built up grievances in me
Cared too much about rumours and reactions
Learned the lesson, guided by The Book
Now enlightened, no longer self-withdrawn
But feel I know the score, no longer so stupid as before

Wipe off the tears, walk lightly with a smile
Inexplicably, already predestined you be rich or poor
What is wrong can never be right; truth is always true
Say what you will, I'll just do my part

Have always believed that silence is golden.
Right or wrong, let justice decide
Be careful in speech as not to offend
If encounters a storm, don't take it too seriously
Fills the heart with confidence
Ignore sarcasm and questioning
Disregard censure and ridicule
Live life insouciantly
Young people, live life insouciantly
Continue forward march, live life insouciantly.

lyrics by Leslie Cheung
music by Samuel Hui
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沉默是金
夜风凛凛
独回望旧事前尘
是以往的我充满怒愤
诬告与指责积压着满肚气不愤
对谣言反应甚为着紧
受了教训 得了书经的指引
现已看得透不再自困
但觉有分数
不再像以往那般笨

抹泪痕轻快笑着行
冥冥中都早注定你富或贫
是错永不对真永是真
任你怎说安守我本份
始终相信沉默是金
是非有公理慎言莫冒犯别人
遇上冷风雨休太认真
自信满心里休理会讽刺与质问
笑骂由人洒脱地做人
少年人洒脱地做人
继续行洒脱地做人

News: Steven Ma dedicated new song to his late mother.

Happy Mother's Day to all. Give praise and blessing for your all mother.

May 12 2013, Sunday, Mother's Day event
fan video link Jackielh@tudou


Date: 2013-05-13
Yesterday, Steven Ma attended the mother's day event "全城愛家、愛家周報發佈會" held at Tseung Kwan O. He debuted his new song, 'For Mother: Weary' that he especially wrote for his late mother who has passed away 14 years ago.  Steven said: "Even if their mothers are no longer with them, as children, people still can celebrate Mother's Day, like how I can still dedicate this song to my mother, which also comforted me at the same time." (So yesterday, did you celebrate with girlfriend's mother?) "Girlfriend's mother was not in Hong Kong."

To coordinate with his new album Steven will hold two  mini concerts in July 13 and 14 at the KITEC Conference Hall in Hong Kong, and that their ticket sales proceeds will go towards a Christian organization's fund raising project.  Although he has released 14 albums to date he has yet to hold a concert in Hong Kong. Because of the short preparation lead time, the concert will consist mainly of singing sans dancing sequences.

(Ask Steven if he is nervous since it will be his first time holding a concert in Hong Kong?)
He said: "No, because I've had concerts in the US, Canada and mainland before, just not in Hong Kong."  Presently he is getting his album ready for its release in June, and right now it is still short of one recorded song.

As for his upcoming new series "Property Protector' 《守業者》by Producer Leung Choi Yuen, it will commence shooting on May 20th until late August, of which the last month will be shot on location.  After that will go to Beijing to shoot a drama.

macaodaily; ; singpao daily ; appledaily

TN: I guess Steven new album negotiation with investing company is thus: in return for its (the Christian org) investment in his new album, Steven will in return forfeit his first 2 concerts' tickets proceeds to investing company, which is either the said Christian org or affiliated with it. 

Don't understand why the press often picked unfavorable photos to put on their papers.  Steven's fans photos look so much better than the accompanying photos on various news reports.  Wonder where he got his tan from since he is more closeted at home or studio working on his album?

eta: knewpower@youtube

eta leonlee97: 2013-05-31 22:47 May Steven interview by the same magazine weekly 
上星期日出版的第3期《#愛家周報#》有@馬浚偉 的專訪【走過絕望的幽谷】

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eta 2013-06-01

magscan by: Torrie_恩：2013-06-01 23:30Love Family Weekly 〈愛家周報〉 ~ 走過絕望的幽谷 
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UPDATED 5/04 with pix Celebrity guest

updated with more pix at sm baidu

4.30.2013 Steven attended  金意陶 company event in  Dongguan.  A big turnout of supporters for Steven despite the heavy rain, nor did it dampen the crowd's enthusiasm for Steven.  The organizer truly went all out to make it festive for Steven and his supporters with lots of free prizes and giveaways, and his posters plastered everywhere, even on the back of t-shirts. haha!  Steven sang two songs - Domd1998 themesong and his new song.

vid credit sm fan - youku

click link  link2 link3 link4 link5 link6 link7 link8 link9 link10 link11 for enlarged pix (must have weibo a/c)

The male mc of the show 4/30/2013 10:38 weibo says: Steven at his age, still so incredibly youthful looking you won't believe it, what's more, so much more handsome (len zai) in person than on screen. And very nice too.

And numerous similar such comments on weibo - that Steven is much more handsome in person than on screen, and very youthful looking for his age. The guy in blue t-shirt is Steven's personal assistant (probably cum driver).

lots more on sm baidu  sm baidu thread2
credit various weibo as labeled.