Storytelling singer Chet Lam spent his childhood in Hong Kong’s gritty, inner city housing complexes with very little resources. As a gay kid growing up in a humble environment while trying to figure out where he fit in, he found solace in the poignant and poetic outlaw and brokenhearted narratives of 1970s Americana and country artists. Chet also saw in USA roots music similarities with Chinese pop, as both brimmed with strong melodies, sensitive stories, and careful attention to lyrical detail. Now, after becoming a highly-respected artist in the Asian market, Chet hopes to bring a heartfelt fusion of East-West pop sensibilities to the Western Hemisphere.
Chet is a worldwide known artist with 33,987 monthly Spotify listens, and a body of work spanning nearly 20 albums, featuring songs sung in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. He writes and sings sensually and sagely about relationships, heartbreak, and new love. “I like to ask the right questions in my songs instead of giving themes and content away. I like to challenge people a little bit,” Chet says.
Chet’s major accolades include winning “Best Folk Singer” at the 2012 and 2016 Top Chinese Music Awards; “Album of the Year (Cantonese)” at the 2012 Chinese Music Media Awards; “Best Folk Artist” at the 2004 and 2005 Chinese Music Media Awards; “Song of the Year” at the 2004 Global Chinese Music Awards; and “Best Original Film Song” at the 2003 Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards.
Back to the Stars Again is a magical folk album inspired by the classic French story “The Little Prince.” Chet wrote the songs from the perspective of the characters of the story and their relation to the story. “The Little Prince is a romantic, of course, The Fox is simply a drama queen, The Rose is spoiled, The Ghosts are actually everyday life people, The Snake is actually innocent,” says Chet. He utilized classic folk instrumentation like the acoustic guitar and soft beats, but he includes fantastical elements like wind instruments and intricate percussions.
Track Listing:
Chasing Sunsets
The Last Goodbye
Trust - The Prince
Nothing’s Changed - The Ghosts
Thanks For Setting Me Free - The Rose
Falling Stars
Just a Little Longer - The Fox
After the Pain - The Snake
When He Sings - The Pilots
From Turkey, With Love
Light Up Your Dreams
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Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/56CpqTO0v7txzhRdNcA3HP?si=HxB7H6fYTaaEQEvq4B66gA
Connect with Chet Lam
Website: http://www.chetlam.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chetlam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chetlam/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiznIklBjCQ_kJ2ER2odkkQ?app=desktop
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eE5MIp5hONB0TxIJS5H48?si=NoRX1u0ERrmzfq5KhFq1TQ
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chetlamhk
The Review... "Back to the Stars Again"
This Album has eleven tracks. I'll be reviewing the two I like the most on this album followed by a conclusion of the album as a whole. So, let's get started.
The first song that I'll be reviewing is the fifth track on the album called, "Thanks for setting me free - The Rose. this song starts out Chet plucking a stringed instrument along with a rhythm guitar as he sings.."I Guess I Have To Sing, I'm Sorry For All The Love That you Gave Me, I Always Knew From The Start We're Never Meant To Be". As you can tell from the lyrics this is a break up song. But not one of those angry break up songs. The way Chet Lam sings this track is a loving way, from a point of understanding. There is a bit of sadness in it, but there is also a anticipation of a new start to find what he is looking for which Chet does not even know what that is. This is a very pleasant song for a breakup song. It's has a beautiful message to this track that it does not have to be a knock down fight with breakups, it's all about letting go.
The next song that I am reviewing is the eleventh track on this album called, "Light Up Your Dreams". This song starts out so lovely with a guitar and bass playing in unison like they are dancing together in a blissful melody that introduces Chet Lam singing, "Stars are twinkling In Your Eyes That Are Going In My Mind." introducing a upright bass playing so smoothly in this track. this is a kind of track that the story of the track is if you are lonely just look up at the stars and think of happy things in your life or even all the fairy-tale things for you and me. Because Chet tells us in this track, things are not what they seem to be. I love this track the feel to it the rhythm of it. The way Chet uses his instrument's to set the mood of this track. This is a track for a dreamer. What a lovely track.
In Conclusion, This album is so unique. With all the different instruments Chet Lam uses gives his tracks a certain sound that makes you feel like no matter what though the ups and downs things will be alright. With his acoustic tracks and his endearing lyrics this is an album you can easily listen to time and time again.
Review by: SchizoFranic
Link: https://linktr.ee/SchizoFranic
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