13 January, 2010
My Shanghai: Liu Jian's love-hate folk rock melody
After being expelled from school and joining the army, Liu Jian decided to record his love-hate relationship with Shanghai in music and prose. Here he describes his journey
Author, singer-songwriter, and founder of folk-rock collective Shanghai East District Power, 31 year old Liu Jian was born in Henan, but has made Shanghai his home since 2001. At age 16, after being expelled from school, he joined the People's Liberation Army, serving for six years before leaving to pursue music and writing. He has published two novels, 'Rock Soldier' and 'Out of the Army,' and is recording his first CD.
Here he talks about his song “Shanghai.”
Interview by Rebecca Kanthor, photos by Mao Dou
AeroD
21 January, 2010
This is the pure love and the pure passion for the city. Expo is coming, we need more people like Liu Jian. Where can we hear the song?????
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AeroD
21 January, 2010
This is the pure love and the pure passion for the city. Expo is coming, we need more people like Liu Jian. Where can we hear the song?????
juliawebster
17 January, 2010
This is soulful and interesting story that makes me want to hear Liu Jian's CD.
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