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CITYLIFE / what's on
Frock rock
By Chen Nan (Beijing Weekend)
Updated: 2007-08-07 10:31
Second Hand Rose, which claims to be "the most seductive folk rock band
in China, has found a loyal following with rock fans. The popular band is
well-known for its bold combination of traditional Chinese instruments
with solid rock and roll fundamentals. The influence of traditional
Chinese folk music, especially errenzhuan, a kind of comic theatrical
duet popular in northeast China, can be clearly felt in the singing.
Lead singer, Liang Long (pictured), is from Heilongjiang Province. He
looks no different to other men from that area: tall, broad and
straightforward. But on stage it's a different story ?Liang dresses up in
women's clothes and wears lots of make-up. Sometimes the singer wears a
cheongsam. The funny outfit, together with the often comic lyrics is a
big hit with fans, but there's a serious side to the band as well.
Liang's musical journey has by no means been a smooth one. In 1997 he
established a band called Black Lens in Harbin, capital city of
Heilongjiang Province. The next year he quit his job and came to Beijing
to organize a new band, but found limited success.
He went back to his hometown and stayed in the countryside for time,
becoming inspired by the local folk music. Over several weeks, Liang
composed 10 songs then returned to Beijing for a third time. This time,
he shined.
Second Hand Rose held its first concert in December last year, claimed to
be a significant event for China's rock 'n?roll scene in recent years.
In 2002, it became the only foreign band to be invited to attend the
annual Swiss Snow Mountain Music Festival, and it was also one of the few
Chinese rock bands invited to perform in Shanghai at the 2003 China-Japan
Pop Music Exchange Concerts organized by Japan's public broadcaster NHK.
Second Hand Rose
Date/Time: 8:30pm, August 10
Location: Star Live, 79 Hepingli Xijie.
Tel: 010-6425-5166.
Ticket: 60 yuan (50 yuan for students).
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