Daniel at Xue Hai (no.419)

[~*^JaSmiNePiNky~*^]

Yea..i saw all my classmates(chinese) oso got..but too bad leh..i don have coz i don learn chinese..banana mah..but,thnkz 4 d pics yea...wan 2 curi..oso scared kena marah..heheheee

aiyo~y i din learn chinese laaaaaa

[paris]

Dear lynne05,

Thanks 4 getting me a copy of this mag & sending it to me, too. But, it also means - WORK!!!









The translation:



Daniel¡¯s beautiful fates

Daniel describes his win in <<MI>> as a ¡®beautiful fate¡¯.<<Xue Hai>> had wanted to interview him long ago but he could not take time off his tight schedule. It was a ¡®beautiful fate¡¯ for us to ¡®catch¡¯ him for this interview. When my colleague, Poh Lee, called Daniel¡¯s PA to arrange for an interview, his PA replied that they happened to be in the Press¡¯ office. So, ten minutes later, Daniel was right in front of us.

Name: Daniel Lee Chee Hun
DOB: 1.7.1982
Birthplace: Changlun, Kedah
Family members: He¡¯s No.3 .He has 2 elder sisters, 1 younger brother & 1 younger sister.
Schools: Yok Ming Chinese Primary School, Changlun Secondary School, SM Hosba, Penang Hang Jiang (Form 6), USM (Music Faculty)

Remarks:

On the day of the interview, the student reporters were at the Press to prepare for the 20th Annual Student Reporters Anniversary. When they heard that Daniel would be coming to the Editor¡¯s room, they screamed. I could understand how they felt. They had stayed tune to the TV every week, giving Daniel their full support. It was as if they have grown with Daniel.

Daniel¡¯s success story tells us that everyone should have dreams and as long as one works hard, the dream will take off.


The beginning of a Malaysian Idol

The interview started with the reporter addressing him as Lee Chee Hun. The bashful Daniel told the reporter that he was not used to that name, just called him ¡°Daniel¡±.

Daniel garnered 1.2 million sms votes which accounted for 68% of the total of 1.67 million votes. How did he beat the vocally powerful Nita? They both had their winning factors: Male vs. female, popularity vs. vocals strength, but Daniel¡¯s win was overwhelming! The Malays and the Indians voted for him, too. How could he be that popular?

Maybe that was why he and his friends of the other races hit off well.

His music dream sprouted in his secondary school years.

He was an active student in schools. Though his academic results were not particularly excellent, he mixed well with the teachers.
The gentle looking Daniel was the school library and a member of the English Language Society. But he [bu wu zheng ye] (ignored his proper duties) and set up a band. In 1997, together his sister and a few good friends, they formed a 5-man band called [Bei Qiu]¡°Northern Autumn¡±.

Every Friday after school, they would gather together to play their musical instruments and sing, sometimes they recorded their performances. Daniel would rearrange the songs later. Though they lack the proper skills and equipment, the end-results were considered creative.

Through his friend¡¯s recommendation, Daniel started singing in cafes. [The Boss asked me to sing a few lines and then he asked me to start work.] It was only a half-an hour job, but later he was given more time. As Daniel could play the guitar, he was favoured. Besides playing his guitar and singing along, he could help to play the music for his friends.

Songs that he sang so often till he wanted to ¡®vomit¡¯ included <<Qing Fei De Yi>>, <<Huang Hun>>, <<Lao Shu Ai Da Mi>> and <<Tong Hua>>. These songs were very popular then. Hence they were sung 2 to 3 times a night.

[Personally, I love to sing A Mei¡¯s <<Jie Tuo>>. It¡¯s melody and lyrics are both touching.]

Daniel sang in cafes for almost 3 years. He stopped singing there after becoming a ¡°full-time¡± participant in <<MI>>.

His fate with Jay

Another beautiful fate for Daniel: When he was still the unknown Lee Chee Hun, he was the special guest in Jay Chou¡¯s concert in Malaysia.



300 fans were present. The hosts selected 10 to go up the stage to answer some questions. 5 persons with the best answers would have the chance to ¡®confess ¡®to Jay. Daniel was the 11th to go up the stage but the host still gave him the chance.

When the host asked them what they would speak to Jay later, some replied:[Jay, I love you very much.], [You sing very well!]Daniel did not expect to be given this chance, he blurted out:

The crowd screamed ¡®jealously¡¯. But he was picked by the host. Daniel was nervous. He wanted to play the guitar and sing but he did not have a guitar; he was not familiar with K.L. and he did not have many friends here.
The he remembered a not so close friend and took up the courage to call him: His friend was shocked to hear this but knowing that this was an opportunity not to be missed, he sped off in his car to send him the guitar.

When Jay took to the stage and Daniel was ready for his ¡®confession¡¯. He was not allowed to take the guitar because the host was afraid that he might drag on the time. But Daniel insisted. When Jay asked him what he would like to say to him,

After some thinking, Jay asked him to sing one of his songs. Jay¡¯s fans shouted for the song, <<Black Humour>>. Daniel sang a few lines and received warm response from the crowd. Jay agreed to his request immediately.

How was his performance during the concert? Daniel felt that it was not important but the incident has inspired him greatly: Just give it a try and your dream will take off. With the same faith, he took part in <<MI>>, and it once again proved that his dream is not too far away.

[paris]

2 other articles and the translation;



1st article (Left)

Biting on the bread
Recording his new songs

1.2 million sms votes have made Daniel Lee Chee Hun what he is today. At the interview, he told us that before recording, he had to eat some bread – a peculiar habit! So, how will you rate his new album, released accompanied by the fragrance of bread? I give him 80 marks.

Dreams taking off

Many feel that this is a commercialized album. Undeniably, commercialized songs are easily acceptable by the market. So are Daniel’s songs.

<<Fei>> is one of my favourites, possibly due to its melody, or the well-penned lyrics. I know/the world has changed/I know/there’s glory after shedding tears…………………………. It is the <<MI>> theme song. It expresses a dream that takes off fearlessly. Based on his experiences in <<MI>> in which he had worked hard for his dream, and matched with the “vision” melody, Daniel’s presentation of this song touches everyone especially those who have dreams.

The lucky one

His voice is not the best, but undoubtedly he is the luckiest. His idol characteristics and his vocals strength have been recognized since <<MI>>, I felt that he is good at singing at a falsetto. There is not much falsetto singing in <<Fei>> but it helps to enhance the feels in <<Fei>>.Daniel also told me so at the interview.

His record label seems to shape him as a sunny boy. So, we see him posing with youthful, bright smiles in a clear, fine day background.

Organic love

He recommended <<You Ji>> to me during the interview. He loves its lyrics which is simple and talks about a guy looking for a pure, true love. Besides <<Fei>>, I quite like the song, <<Heaven Knows>>. The melody is light and easy and one can easily learn to sing the song.

It is not easy to be an idol, and it is much more difficult to be a people’s idol. But Daniel is friendly- he has accomplished the first and most important step towards it.

Recommended songs: <<Fei>>, <<Heaven Knows>>.
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2nd article (Right)


Daniel’s self titled debut album was selling like hot cakes after its release and he appeared many times in CNY special TV programs. Therefore, I dare not look down on him – the red hot Daniel.

Without an overseas market, Daniel’s popularity is indeed special. I hope that our local music scene will have more of these artistes, and then it will not be criticized as being lagged behind for tens of years!

I have supported Daniel’s album by buying a few units. But I have something to say.

After listening a few times and introducing it to some friends, we have the same conclusion – this is an up-to mark album, but the credits go to the non-Chinese producers.

Why? Let’s listen to <<Fei>>, <<Mimpi>> and <<Heaven Knows>>. Even if we ignore the special meaning of the lyrics of <<Fei>> and <<Mimpi>>, the arrangements of these 2 songs produce a strong rhythm and Daniel’s voice was powerful enough to bring out a harmonious effect.

And from the lyrics booklet, I discovered that <<Fei>> was produced by a Malay and a foreign producers!

I personally feel that <<Heaven Knows>> is Daniel’s best song in the album. There is not much of Chinese accent and the Malay producer is definitely familiar with Daniel’s vocals strength.

I do not mean to be unsupportive of the Chinese producers, but from many of the Chinese songs in the album, Daniel’s capabilities in presenting the songs were overpowered by his vocals weaknesses. <<You Ji>> is a good piece of work but its arrangement was taken lightly. The other songs are either mild or there is nothing extraordinary about Daniel’s presentations in the songs which are disadvantageous for Daniel. I was hoping that Daniel can extend his career to Taiwan with this album, but my friend said: [Anyone who introduces this album to the Taiwanese producers will definitely be shot.]

My heart sank………….

[lynne05]

Dearest Paris,

A thousand apologies! ;D ;D ;D

Giving you xtra work. What to do? Banana pinkies like me thirsty for news of our Idol have to send SOS lor! ;)Otherwise, so blur about his activities. Worse still, don't even have the time to join in his events.

The English media barely writes about him xcept the Sun & only once in a blue moon.

Perhaps, we can discuss with Mr Prezz for special allowances for you ;D ;D ;D

Promise you this, lunch will be on me the next time we meet. God knows when that will be but hopefully soon!!! I sincerely & so do many Pinkies appreciate your hardwork in DFC. Words can't xpress it all. THANKS!

[swteh2005]

Wow! Thans alot 2 Untie Paris...
Those pic of Daniel's childhood were so limited & precious!!! I can't get any copy of
this-lah! Thans 4 sharing here,so 'heart touching'-leh,bye...

[chloe88]

Thanx for the scan n translations!!
Anyone know whether this is a weekly or monthly mag?
Is it still possible to get it now?
Ipoh pinkies where u guys get the mag??
I m very despererate edi ... haha

[lynne05]

chloe88 said:

Thanx for the scan n translations!!
Anyone know whether this is a weekly or monthly mag?
Is it still possible to get it now?
Ipoh pinkies where u guys get the mag??
I m very despererate edi ... haha

Chloe88,

I'm not sure whether it's a monthly or weekly paper.
It is meant for secondary students.
Not many shops sells it but it was my lucky day that I managed to get the last two copies from a shop in Ipoh Garden South.
If you are interested PM me & we'll try to work some thing out

[siewlye03]

lynne05 said:

chloe88 said:

Thanx for the scan n translations!!
Anyone know whether this is a weekly or monthly mag?
Is it still possible to get it now?
Ipoh pinkies where u guys get the mag??
I m very despererate edi ... haha

Chloe88,

I'm not sure whether it's a monthly or weekly paper.
It is meant for secondary students.
Not many shops sells it but it was my lucky day that I managed to get the last two copies from a shop in Ipoh Garden South.
If you are interested PM me & we'll try to work some thing out

is weekly paper~~~

[steph21]

wow..thanx 4 the scans n translations..
i oso wan the mag la..but cant find..=(
like daniel's childhood pics a lot..hehe...
like his interview la...he talk about jay so much..=D

[chloe88]

Thanx for the info ya siewlye03!!
I'll keep looking ....(praying hard)
Got so many of his childhood pics!!
I like those where he was sitting in front of the radio n wearing the headphone one!!cute!!

[stephanie]

thanks thanks thanks alot !!! when i saw this newpaper in tuition , i sms my friend on the spot.. then she said she gimme free .. haha .. so happy that time ```

emm .. my friend also terkejut that daniel'll at the there to be interview .. all just .. " yer ~!!! why they got to meet daniel 1 ? [ those took pic with daniel are studetn reporter ] " so cute la them ...

[kkhy89]

wow...hey...my schooL hav xue hai..n i got subscribe wor....how come i dun get it want?...hmm?...