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hamster newsletter #10

2007-08-02T00:24:00.000+08:00

hamster newsletter #10

1. The Coming Gig at Popbites organized by Chi-Chung Wong

Invited by the renowned culture icon, Mr. Chi-Chung Wong, hamster is so thrilled to take part in 'Revolutionaries 9.0' on 2007.8.11 at Popbites to pay tribute to Suede and Brett Anderson. Stay there to have a taste of Chi-Chung's Choice on live radio show, our version of The Two of Us and our distinctive tunes of hamster's original pieces.

hamster會於2007.8.11參與由著名文化人黃志淙先生舉辦的'Revolutionaries 9.0'向Suede和Brett Anderson致敬，來一個suede+hamster的cross-over！我們誠意邀請你一同來回味Suede的經典！

Venue 地點: Popbites
Address 地址: UG, 3-5 Old Bailey Street, Central 中環奧卑利街3-5號UG
Date 日期: 2007.08.11 (Sat.)
Time 時間: 9pm-1am
Ticket: Free Entry! 免費入場！

2. Audience Feedback in the websphere 聽眾回饋

We don't say we are pop stars but we dare to say we've made some noise. Look at the comments by the blogger on our performance at The Dummy EP Launch Party.

hamster不是什麼明星，只是一隊真心玩音樂的團隊，多謝German，給予我們在The Dummy EP Launch Party表演的肯定！

「一首that moment 揭開了序幕，我這能用condense and concise 來形容這歌。四句句子帶出了"那一刻"的時間張力。第一次看到Kinglok的現場演出，我忘記了他白天的身份，在舞台上，他是一位出色的音樂人。主音亞輝說話不多，但聽他的歌聲，你能感受到歌曲的substance」
- German

3. Photos and Live Video

Still feeling thirsty of our music? You're welcome to our web site to enjoy the latest uploads: photos and live video clips

文字的敘述固然好看，但有什麼可以更傳神？當然是看照片了！請到我們的網站看看Sunset Music Mania和The Dummy EP發佈會的照片。

(The photos of Live at Sunset Music Mania were taken by FelixSaiho
The photos of The Dummy EP Launch Party were taken by Johnny)

還是不夠！？倒不如看online video吧！全長版本的Sunset Music Mania表演片段經已上載至我們的網站，比看youtube更清楚更動聽！

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hamster newsletter #9

2007-07-09T01:57:00.000+08:00

hamster newsletter #9

1. After Sunset Music Mania 日落搖滾音樂會之後

Sunset表演之後，我們仍然非常興奮，難得得到聽眾的認同，以下是一些聽眾的show後感：

We become as excited as maniacs after performance in Sunset Music Mania. These are the comments given by the audience.

o0aka0o@xanga
我對其中有隊的印象非常深刻---
HAMSTER，是由三名教書佬、社工佬、會計佬組成
有幾首歌只有三、四句歌詞亦只有幾十秒鐘
但是換來非常激烈歡呼聲及掌聲
我也好像被他的歌聲及小吉他吸引住了
ulrikaching@xanga
當中賣相平凡的一隊卻十分討好
投入程度同 team spirit 有十
passionate peaceful comforting & impactful
期待下一場 ♥
ReALiteaR@xanga
Hamster的作品以抒情為主，有比較多原聲樂器。主唱的聲線非常吸引，一點沙啞卻行雲流水。
band_sogun@xanga
不愧為Asian Beat最佳主音
和音亦佳，編曲一流，將古典和搖滾融合後聽起來感覺仍然和諧
睇住佢地令我諗起Mr.Children首<>mv入面個四位主角
aimer@NNTP
hamster既音樂好得！音樂看似簡單，但唱得好有感情！
sslbboc@discuss.com.hk
不過隻碟太短喇
主音把聲好好聽
響樂器上香港黎講已經算係大膽創新

shireencheung@geocities.com
哩隊絕對俾我一種英倫感覺！
個主音真係好好…佢把聲真係好正呢

而且成隊band，我一聽、一睇
就覺得佢地好有感情
玩每首歌都好有感受
一字一句、一音一調
都係用心去彈、去唱、去寫的
好感人

主音
初時令我諗起radiohead
後來加上搖鼓
又令我諗起oasis個種清新
後來既acoustic
更令我諗起damien rice

所以我真係好鍾意哩隊band！
完全係我喜歡的類型呢…
仲要自稱為「最高工時」的「知識奴工」
哈哈

令人好有感覺、好感動既一隊band

winnie525@xanga
咁多隊band…都係hamster最正…
唔係識佢d歌…而係佢d旋律and歌聲吸引我…好舒服…
catcatvicky@xanga
好清新既感覺，個vocal 好有"卓" 用個好細既結他玩一d短歌，好吸引，最尾一首歌很是令人感動
one_mouth_bird@xanga
謝謝他們（hamster) 的音樂再次感動了我…
gary3928@blogspot
在當晚認識了一隊叫 Hamster 的，沒有見過外表這麼土氣的組合，我跟朋友們都笑了許久。但，他們的音樂卻是自己很喜歡的類別，散場後亦都立即的買下他們的唱片。音樂都是用耳去聽的好，不是用眼去看，可是唱片合共只得十來分鐘，太短了

相片已經上載，請到我們網站閱覽。
Please come to our website to enjoy the snapshots of the live.

*Photos of Live at Fringe Club were taken by FelixSaiho.

2. Another Gig in Fringe Club (2007.07.14)

在本地非主流的音樂圈中，The Dummy是我們非常欣賞的樂隊，樂見他們自資發行EP"His story / History"，作為友好之一的hamster致以衷心的支持。當然，行動最重要 – hamster獲邀在The Dummy EP發報佈會做演出嘉賓。

Seldom Hong Kong Indie bands like The Dummy. We are blown away by their passion in making elegant, advanced yet touching music. We feel so thrilled and honoured to have performance in their debut EP launch party.

日期 Date：2007.07.14 8pm (Sat.)
地點 Venue：藝穗會劇場 Fringe Theatre
地址 Location：香港中環下亞厘畢道2號藝穗會
Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, HK
票價 Price：HK$80 / $70 (藝穗會會員)

門票現於香港會議展覽中心、香港演藝學院、藝穗會、亞洲國際博覽館、通利琴行及快逹票網公開發售。上網訂票請瀏覽www.hkticketing.com，或致電訂票熱線31288288。

Tickets are now available at Hong Kong Ticketing outlets at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Fringe Club, Asia World Expo and Tom Lee Music Shops. Online booking: www.hkticketing.com / Ticket Purchase Hotline: 31288288.

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hamster newsletter #8

2007-06-05T13:42:00.000+08:00

hamster newsletter #8

1. Sunset Music Mania 日落搖滾音樂會
Hamster享受發片，也享受以現場演繹來跟大家分享音樂。這次在演藝學院的日落搖滾音樂會是有別於過住演出，今次hamster放下電腦，邀請了Kevin和Barry幫忙，以鋼琴和古典結他的聲音去演繹hamster的音樂。

Hamster enjoy sharing music with others, especially live performance. We will make a difference for this time: say bye-bye to our computer, invite Kevin and Barry to join the trio. The sound of piano and classical guitar shall uplift our trademark poetic and melodic tune to another level!

日期 Date：2007.06.08 (Fri.)
地點 Venue：香港演藝學院戲劇院 HKAPA
票價 Price：$20

門票已於香港演藝學院、香港會議展覽中心、亞洲國際博覽館、藝穗會及通利琴行之快達票售票處發售。網上訂票請瀏覽www.hkticketing.com，或致電訂票熱線31 288 288。

2. 6 4

相對當年學生的犧牲，今年Hamster兩位成員會為六四晚會的付出僅為錦力。唯願公義如江河滾湧，願仁愛如細水長流，千山萬水，長繫中國。我們也藉此向一眾六四舞台義工致敬！

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream, nuturing every corner of China.

3. Live at Fringe Club (2007.05.11)

除了樂與怒的聲音外，其實還有不少選擇。hamster以詩意的旋律，為盛夏添上點點秋意。請到hamster的網站看看相片。

The experimental trio Hamster returns with their trademark poetic and melodic tunes ‘as gentle as an autumn breeze’. Come to our website to check out more photos.

*Photos of Live at Fringe Club were taken by FelixSaiho.

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hamster newsletter #7

2007-02-18T19:32:00.000+08:00

hamster newsletter #7

不知不覺hamster發片已過了一季，不是很長的日子，但對hamster來說，這是熱鬧的一季。期間有幸遊走於各媒體，有文字、有光影、有預備好的、有突發性的…還好現在的科技讓我們可作記錄，大家可到我們的網站看看。

It's been one quarter of year after releasing the debut album. We feel so blessed to have chances to share our music to you through different media. Please come to our webpage to view the latest uploads.

新的上載包括：
The latest uploads:

1. 新城電台的訪問節錄 Interview@Metro Radio (2007.01.15-19)：

Photos 相片 | Interview recording 訪問錄音

2. hamster live@Lab Yellow的相片

工業區內的三次遊樂 - 與觀眾距離很近的live。

Three consecutive performances on a industrial playground.

*Photos of Live at Lab Yellow were taken by BFSH.

3. hamster@MOOV
hamster is now on MOOV.

hamster進駐MOOV。

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hamster newsletter #6

2006-12-24T01:59:00.000+08:00

hamster newsletter #6

1. Live@'Old Star Ferry' Video

那怕hamster的聲音不會使天星復活，那怕只在洪洪歷史只留低一鱗半爪，只要我們可以向社會發聲，已盡社會責任，無愧矣。

Our stance . Social Responsibility . Heritage Protection. We had our voice at the demolished star ferry pier. Watch the video

2. Interview@TVB music channel

hamster再來一次演唱演出：不過是跑去TVB收費電視的無線音樂台，在”音樂共同體”的節目中接受訪問和作unplugged的表演。節目播出日期及時間為12月22日下午4時正。錯過朋友，請按這裡重看。

We did live again, not on stage but in the renowned local music channel of TVB. The programme was broadcasted on 22 December 2006 4pm. If you have missed it, click here to view it.

3. Passion Musician@Metro Radio

請留意1月15日至19日2030-2100新城娛樂台及1月21日新城財經台2300-2400。盧盧與hamster一同談信仰與音樂。

Please tune to metroshowbiz on 15-19 Jan 2030-2100 and metrofinance on 21 Jan 2300-2400 to listen to the dialogue on christianity and music between airy lolo and hamster.

*Photos at Metro Radio were taken by Fanny Ma

4. Interview by Inti Band's Time

全長版本的訪問已經上載至hamster網頁，請收聽。

Finally, we've managed to upload the full-length interview to our web site. Get prepared for the 70 mins of chit-chat.

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hamster newsletter #5

2006-12-24T01:29:00.000+08:00

Live@'Old' Star Ferry Pier

hamster將會於12月24日（星期日）晚八時正於舊天星碼頭「盼望天星的聖誕」燭光集會表演，以聲音參與社會，以音樂打造香港本土文化。
hamster will perform in the Carnival "Longing for the Star" at Old Star Ferry Pier on 8pm. The show is organized by Heritage Watch. Preserve the heritage with our voice and express our love for Hong Kong with our music.

Live@牛棚之後….after Live@Cattle Depot

對於我們，對於觀眾，每次的現場演出都是不同的體驗。我們已把牛棚書院音樂會的片段上載到hamster網站。歡迎大家觀看。

Every show is a new one to us. We enjoy the sharing in between. Check out the video in our web site.

明週碟評 CD Review by Mingpao Weekly

溝通是雙向的 - 我們以音樂出發，別人以文字回應 - 這是一篇出現在明週的碟評（第1986期，2006年12月2日）。
It's a dialogue? It's a communication? This is a CD review from Mingpao Weekly (issue#1986, 2 December 2006)

hamster newsletter #4

2006-12-14T22:01:00.000+08:00

BC Magazine Review

電台、音樂會、文字媒體…. hamster珍惜每次跟大眾溝通的機會。 2006年12月1日第221期的BC Magazine載有hamster的訪問。

hamster has told their stories of experiments through their debut EP album on BC Magazine dated 1 December 2006, issue #221. Also, they shared their love of music and their musical influence.

Live@Cattle Depot

稍後，會上載更多牛棚書院音樂會的相片。
Having finish their performance at cattle depot on 4th December 2006. More photos and video will be uploaded to their website. Please stay tuned.

Live@Lab Yellow

緊接在12月的牛棚書院音樂會後，hamster會於2007年1月7日8pm於Lab Yellow舉行音樂會。同場演出樂隊包括 Pliable. Lab Yellow的地址：九龍九龍灣大業街34號楊耀松工業大廈（第五期）8樓A1室。請參看地圖。

票價：正價$50/場 (包1枝beck's 啤酒)
club 8會員價 $40
售票地點: the PANIC , LAB YELLOW

Right after live@cattle depot, hamster is going to have their 3rd gig at Lab Yellow on 7th January 2007 at 8pm.

Location of Lab Yellow: Flat A1, 8/F, Yeung Yiu Chung Industrial Building (No. 5), 34 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon. Please check out the map.

Admission Fee: $50 (include a bottle of beck)
club 8 member: $40
Ticket selling place: the PANIC , LAB YELLOW

hamster newsletter #3

2006-11-20T21:45:00.000+08:00

Chichung’s choice

發片後的hamster並沒有停下來，聯絡 | 對話 | 溝通 | - 我們看重人與人的聯繫，也慶幸得到別人的回應，你聽了我們的音樂有回應嗎？

想閱讀黃志淙先生對我們音樂的回應，請上我們的網站 www.hamster-music.com

We didn’t just stop. We keep contacting, connecting and communicating. We feel so honoured to have you as our listeners. Mr. Wong Chi Chung has told us his feeling to our songs. Now, it's your turn!

Video Out Now

hamster除了聲音，還有其他可能性，在”組band時間”訪問和Kubrick Live的錄像，也可在我們的網站找到。

Seeing is believing. Come to feel our tension in the live performance of Kubrick Live and CR2 Interview by viewing the video in our web site.

2nd Gig

Hamster將會於12月4（星期一）晚八時正於牛棚書展2006閉幕音樂會作第二次的現場演繹。地點：土瓜灣馬頭角道63號牛棚藝術村

Gig, gig, gig. Join our coming live performance at Cattle Depot Book Fair 2006.
Venue Cattle Depot, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan
Time: 4^th December 2006 8pm

hamster

hamster newsletter #2

2006-11-07T23:43:00.000+08:00

so far so close 現正公開發售

各位朋友：

Hamster 於 2006年10月28日在百老匯電影中心The Kubrick舉行的音樂發佈會已順利完成，當中的照片已上載到 so far so close的網站，歡迎大家觀看。

而10月28日當晚在叱吒903的「組band時間」亦已播出樂隊訪問及EP裡歌曲的unplugged演繹版本，其中照片亦已上載。錯過了訪問的朋友也可到881903.com 或 now.com.hk重溫。

與此同時，EP 也正式推出市場發售。售賣的地方包括旺角信和商場的CD店、The Kubrick、The PANIC、Lab Yellow、CD Warehouse、HMV及Hong Kong Records。

除了發售EP外，我們亦將會再以現場演繹的形式跟大家分享hamster的音樂。請大家繼續留意so far so close網站最新消息。

EP的Trailer
so far so close 網站
www.hamster-music.com.

張兆輝　方景樂　陳志華

so far so close in stores!

Dear friends,

Our gig at the Kubrick was finished. Please go to our website to enjoy the photos of the show.

For those who missed our interview of “Band’s time” of CR2, you can go to 881903.com or now.com.hk to listen to it and have a look of pictures in our website.

Our EP so far so close was already released. You can buy it from any CD stores in Sino Centre in Mongkok, The Kubrick, The PANIC, Lab Yellow, CD Warehouse, HMV and Hong Kong Records.

More gigs are coming. Please stay tuned our coming newsletter.

EP Trailer www.headlight.com.hk/hamster/trailer.html
so far so close website www.hamster-music.com.

FAi Kinglok Chi-wa

hamster newsletter #1

2006-10-23T00:26:00.000+08:00

朋友們：

　　經多年的努力，我們hamster的唱片終於灌錄完成，正式於2006.10.28公開發售。

　　在2006.10.28（星期六）下午4時正，我們會於油麻地百老匯電影中心The Kubrick舉行音樂發佈會，現場演繹EP內的所有歌曲。我們誠意邀請你出席盛會，分享我們的音樂（入場費用全免，先到先得）。另，於同日晚上9時，我們會接受叱吒903「組band時間」的訪問及即席以unplugged方式演繹我們的歌曲。歡迎收聽。

以下是我們EP的Trailer www.hamster-music.com/trailer.html
和網站 www.hamster-music.com

hamster
張兆輝　方景樂　陳志華

Dear Friends,

We are thrilled to tell you we are going to release our first EP record, on 28th October, 2006.

On 28th October, 2006, you are cordially invited to join our "Launching Live Show" at the Kubrick (Cinematheque, Yau Ma Tei) at 4pm (Free admission). On the same day, please stay tuned to "Band's Time" of CR2 903, 9pm-11pm, to listen to our unplugged live and share our belief in music.

May we invite you to take a look on the trailer: www.hamster-music.com/trailer.html
and our official web site: www.hamster-music.com

hamster
Fai 　 Kinglok Wa

商業二台Airplay in 903

2006-10-18T23:27:00.000+08:00

One of the song, 'ex-memory' of the coming debut EP was airplayed by DJ Inti (Sat 2100-2200) CR2 903. Stay tuned.

我們的作品 ex-memory已經在2006.10.14在商業二台903"組band時間"開始播放。請繼續留意。

hamster: so far | so close 音樂發佈會

2006-10-02T17:15:00.000+08:00

Having lead a studio life for 2 years. hamster is ready to give a live show at the kubrick to promote their 1st EP album "so far | so close".
經歷兩年錄音室的日子，hamster將於the kubrick 表演，並發佈他們最新EP "so far | so close"

Date: 28th October 2006
日期：二零零六年十月廿八日

Venue: Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, HKG.
地點：九龍油麻地眾坊街3號駿發花園百老匯電影中心

Free Admission
費用全免

New Stock Photos

2006-06-13T23:26:00.000+08:00

After some tendious work of tidying up our photo albums, some of our valuable past moment such as live performance can be visualized again. Please visit the 'about us' to take a look of them! More video would be put online afterwards.

The Cover

2006-05-20T10:45:00.000+08:00

5/5/2006, it was a warm, windy morning. We headed to Nang Seng Wai 南生圍 to take photos for the coming album.

Although the crocodile 小貝貝 was not there, we felt so thrilled with the natural, undisturbed environment. First of all, we, the hamster, ho t t, Felix were came across by a waterfront. There was no other way but to travel the tiny boat driven by local people.

It took more than 3 hours of hard work to capture all the moments. Let us give special thanks to ho t t and Felix for being crazy with us for so long.

Enjoy the pictures.

The New Coming Album

2006-05-20T10:39:00.000+08:00

The local band Hamster have been recording their first album for more than two years in Headlight Music Production House. All recording work was finished. It is now the stage of mixing. In the same time, we are working hardly in all the artwork design of the album and the web site.

The album is scheduled to be released in Christmas 2006.

Stay in tune for more updates.

Hamster.

First Quotation

2006-05-15T21:45:00.000+08:00

We've dealing with a local church for recording two original songs. Our first quotation was sent out.

The First Post

2006-05-15T19:44:00.000+08:00

The blog just opened! In this blog, you will know the latest news of our work. All feedback is welcome!