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[Suzy]

I'm super into C-Pop these days (thanks Hua Chenyu) so most of my posts will be C-Pop related. Since most people here don't care about C-Pop I'm not expecting there to be much activity in these threads but if you do click on my threads, please give my recommendations a try.

This thread is a comparison thread of my two favorite C-Pop artists: Hua Chenyu & Khalil Fong. Both of them covered a classic song called "Fake Monk" by Cui Jian and both of them had a very different take on it. They both re-arragned the song/instrumentals themselves.

Here is the original (at least I think it's the original)



Here is Hua Chenyu's powerful cover:



Here is Khalil Fong's lighter version:



Which version do you prefer?

Personally, I like both but Hua Chenyu's version gives me chills. It really shows his artistry and I absolutely love it. But at the same time I feel like I wouldn't just listen to Hua Chenyu's version on the go. It's just so heavy. I could listen to Khalil's version while on my way to school or something though.​

 

[Suzy]

Also, here is the English translation of the song (I can relate to this so much T_T)

Spoiler: Trans

I want to go from south to north.
I want to go from white to black.
I want everybody to watch me,
But not know who I am.
If you see me looking a little tired,
Then please pour me a bowl of water.
If you've fallen in love with me,
Then please kiss my mouth.

I have these feet and legs.
I have so many mountains and rivers.
I want all of this everything - but not hate or regret.
If you want to love me, don't worry about regretting it,
Because eventually I always leave everything behind.
I never stay in one place,
And never want anyone to follow me,

I want to go from south to north.
I want to go from white to black.
I want everybody to watch me,
But not know who I am.
I only want to see you blossoming,
But don't want to know about your suffering.
I wish to attain the waters of heaven,
But not your tears.

I have no wish to believe in demons,
And no wish to oppose anybody.
Don't try to figure out who I really am,
And don't try to see through my facade.

La la la la la la la la…

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Taking into consideration the lyrics as well, I think Hua Chenyu's version really suited it more.

 

[Administrator2]

I prefer Hua Chenyu's version, simply because it held to traditional values. He has a great voice but not a fan of his straining, to be honest.