Jay Chou

Born January 18, 1979

Age 24 years old

Blood type O

Constellation Capricorn

Height 173cm

Weight 60kg

Sports Basketball

Education: Tamkang Middle School Music

Expertise : Songwriting, lyrics, playing basketball (basketball)

Specialized musical instruments: piano, cello, guitar, jazz drums

Mantra: Diao no Diao amp; diao

The biggest advantage: strong songwriting ability, new music of the e-generation

The biggest disadvantage: shyness, soft-hearted

The biggest wish: traveling to every corner of the world

Favorite items: caps, various musical instruments

Experience: Piano accompanist for Tamkang Middle School Choir, PTV-Thyme Fried Fish (unit drama), street musician (role), VBS-G Super Runner-up in the Rookie of the Year

During the creative process, he has his own set of standards and music theories. He cannot tolerate the repetition of musical styles and the stability of music without seeking breakthroughs. For him, the world of music is There are infinite possibilities and ideas can be extended infinitely. You must stick to the simplicity that moved you in the first place. That is the soul of the entire work. After listening to his music, you must admit and there is no doubt that a new musician of the E generation has already His name is - Jay Chou

Jay Chou and his playing partners don't care if the sky falls at this moment. The most important thing is how to play the second half well and how to win beautifully! A peaked cap, jeans, and basketball shoes are the first impression he gives people. I like Ramp and B-style music, which is no different from ordinary teenagers nowadays. Blood type O, Capricorn, now 21 years old. His growth background and academic experience are, to be honest, ordinary to the point of being a bit boring. Jay Chou grew up in a single-parent family and was the only child in the family. Many of his thoughts and experiences seemed to be understood only through music.

Perhaps it is because he has been living next to loneliness since childhood, but his music is mature, weighty and listenable, with a life beyond his age. But he is a bit naive and willful, a typical idiot who lives a life other than music. In addition to having absolute confidence in music and demanding pure and clean music quality, he can be said to be completely unsure and unsure about other things that he is not familiar with. He is not good at words and has only one expression when it comes to criticism and reactions from the outside world. He can only use music to explain and contain his emotions into each piece of work.

The album of the same name of "Jay" is full of Jay's ultra-high-tech music creation, forming a British retro style. What's more special is that Jay Chou tried to create extremely difficult music. , the Spanish-style string performance is reflected in the album songs, but the artistic conception is surprisingly close to the movie soundtrack!

Favorite dish: scrambled eggs

Favorite part to be kissed by a lover: face

Most admired music composer: Badyface

The gift I most want to receive from my lover: dishes cooked by my own hands

The stage of life I most want to experience: junior high school

Personal album: "Nunchaku". "Love in BC" "Simple Love". "Lovely Woman" "End of the World". "Dad I'm Back" "Tornado".

Host Lin Bai: Good afternoon everyone, welcome to the TOM interview, Today’s guest is Jay Chou, Jay~~~

Jay Chou: Hey, everyone!

Lin Bai: Standing 1.5 meters behind me were JAY's two black bodyguards who were eyeing each other. Where did you find them?

Jay Chou: They are all black people who have lived in Beijing for a long time and know a little bit of Chinese. I can practice English with them.

These bodyguards have a good relationship with me in private.

Lin Bai: (Looking back) He is really tall, about 1.9 or 2 meters tall. It is said that you plan to go shopping for antiques in Panjiayuan. I hope they won’t break other people’s bottles and cans.

Jay Chou: (laughing) No, if I go to Panjiayuan, I definitely won’t take them with me.

Netizen Qingtian: My "In the Name of Father" is "Fantasy", my English name is "JAY", my mother "Ye Huimei" gave birth to me in "Shanghai 1943". I'm good at "nunchuck" and "double sword". And in "The Last Battle", he used "Dragon Fist" and "East Wind Break" to knock "Orcs", "Ninja" and "Milan's Little Blacksmith" off the "Love Cliff"!

Lin Bai: This is a text gift from TOM netizens to you.

Jay Chou: Very exciting.

Lin Bai: In addition to visible gifts, there are also tangible ones... (Takes out a brand new basketball from under the table) This is a friend named Bai Lang who represents all TOM netizens This is a gift for you, I hope you can use it during your stay in Beijing.

Jay Chou: (Taking the basketball) This is my favorite gift! I like basketball-related things, but I don’t know if I have the opportunity to go out and play in Beijing, because I really want to see how the young people here are doing, so that everyone can have a healthy competition.

Lin Bai: About a thousand TOM netizens gathered in the TOM live interview room this afternoon to discuss what gift to give you~~~ It seems that some girls suggested giving themselves to you as a gift, but In the end, everyone decided to send White Wolf friends to buy basketballs for you.

Netizen Xiaosan: Did JAY visit any unique places in Beijing this time? What is your impression of Beijing?

Jay Chou: Actually, I have been to Beijing many times, but I don’t have time to experience it. I very much hope that I can have a month or two without working, rest in Beijing, and then go shopping in Panjiayuan, but now... (looking at the reporters waiting in line outside for interviews) I am mostly accepting interviews. I hope that in the future Can you have time?

Netizen Yao Yao: I am your fan. Many people say that the sun comes out from the south to see you in person. But just yesterday, I not only saw you with my own eyes, but also sent it to me. My favorite violin, this is a miracle to me. I wonder if you still remember me?

Jay Chou: Yes, I remember. Yesterday when I was leaving the hotel, a girl handed me the violin from the right. Although she was kept away by the black bodyguard, I had received it. Thank you very much.

Netizens are concerned about the new album: I hope Jay can recommend your new album to everyone.

Jay Chou: This new album is very thoughtful. It is similar to my previous style. It still goes its own way and is unique. Of course, there are some small changes, some new elements, such as table tennis, and there are also many national things in the work. In short, there are many worth recommending to everyone.

Lin Bai: How does JAY understand nationality in music?

Jay Chou: To me, nationality refers to something Chinese. There are tunes of Tibetan music in "Double Knife", and many ethnic minority songs also appear in my music. I think national things can inspire new inspiration and give music a new adjustment, instead of blindly following some more popular love songs or pop music.

(A middle-aged man asked to pause the interview for 30 seconds and take a photo with JAY)

Lin Bai: (frown) Taking photos at this time, be careful of TOM netizens’ comments~~~ (To Jay) When you are being interviewed, you have to be pulled up and photographed. It’s not easy for you, man.

Jay Chou: This is our general manager.

Lin Bai: ...then, thank you for letting us interview JAY.

Netizen CHERRY: I think Jay Chou’s music arrangements and harmonies are very good, and I enjoy listening to his music. However, if it is performed live, it may not be as good as the effect in the recording studio. Can you make some changes? How to make your singing more suitable for live performance?

Jay Chou: Thank you very much for this netizen’s suggestion. There will be more rock music during the live performance, so I especially like "Her Eyelashes". This is a song that can be shown at the concert.

Netizen: You did not win the Golden Melody Award this time. Many fans are very sad. I wonder how you will feel? Want you to know we have your back!

Jay Chou: I also advise friends not to care too much about these things. I am very happy that everyone continues to support my music. I think awards are like side dishes, and eating is more important. You can choose to eat the side dishes next year, so take your time.

Netizen Xiaoling: I am a fan from Shanxi. I am very envious of my friends in Beijing because I have more opportunities to contact you. I have listened to your tape more than a hundred times. I would like to know which cities in mainland China you will hold concerts in?

Jay Chou: In addition to Beijing, many cities are under consideration. Of course I hope that all cities can sing, and I hope that more fans can hear my singing. However, maybe because of the venue, now Not ready yet, only Beijing is the first to do so.

Netizen CHILD: I heard that Jay has silently donated money to many poor students. Will he write some songs about teenagers and children in his future music?

Jay Chou: In fact, when artists are most influential, they should do something to contribute to society. Children may need some small funds to cultivate their talents. They may all be good singers in the future. Dancer, musician. I think this is a good idea, and I hope many singers can have the same desire as me to fulfill such a mission.

Netizen Kite: Jay now has to release an album and promote it in various places. He also has to write songs for others and endorse many brand advertisements. I heard that you are sick again. Do you feel too stressed? Can't bear it?

Jay Chou: Sometimes I feel pressured and out of breath, but if I want to do publicity, this is all natural. My spondylitis is hereditary, so I need good sleep and moderate exercise...

Lin Bai: Like playing basketball?

Jay Chou: In fact, the doctor said that you should not play basketball and swim more, but I didn’t listen to the doctor’s advice.

Netizen Chenfen: Jay, from your first album to now, your growth experience has been revealed bit by bit in your music. You have influenced my goal. Now I have decided to study medicine, and I will definitely cure your disease in the future.

Jay Chou: (laughing) Then I hope to wait until you come to treat me.

Lin Bai: No, if it can be cured, don’t wait.

Netizen Tao Tao: Jay’s new look is very cool, and the golden hair suits you very well. Did you choose this look yourself?

Jay Chou: Yes, I styled this album myself, and of course I had to discuss it with my hairstylist. I'm very happy that everyone is satisfied with this look.

Netizen Iceland Flower Tea: I used to hate myself very much because I have single eyelids. But ever since I saw you on TV, I thought there was nothing cooler than single eyelids!

Jay Chou: Oriental people’s single eyelids give people a cool, a bit decadent, and occasionally sunny look, but these are all appearances. Having personality is the most important thing.

Lin Bai: How do you define personality?

Jay Chou: The first is not to follow the crowd; the second is to live a more direct life, be simple and not too complicated. Don't follow the path that others have taken, and be full of your own style. This should be your personality.

Netizen code: There is a kissing scene in Jay's new album MV. Many of your female fans are very jealous (me too). What do you think of the kissing scene?

Jay Chou: (laughing) This is just for the plot, just like acting in a movie. I hope everyone can understand.

Lin Bai: Don’t worry, all male fans support you~~~

Netizen YAN: I came to TOM specifically to wait for Jay because today is my birthday and I wish him very much. You can say "Happy Birthday" to me.

Jay Chou: (Seriously) I wish this netizen a happy birthday. I hope there will be many good friends to accompany you whether it is next year or the year after. Remember to listen to my new song on your birthday and you will be in a good mood. of.

Netizen: In the name of my father: Where did the inspiration for the song "In the name of my father" come from?

Jay Chou: That song originated from the movie "The Godfather" I watched when I was a child, so it's called "In the Name of the Father." The meaning of this song is to give a chance to those who have done something wrong or stupid.

Lin Bai: Does Jay think he has ever done something wrong or stupid?

Jay Chou: Yes, actually I used to like racing when I was young and frivolous. I wanted to have a sense of speed and didn’t want to lose to others. Now that I think about it, you can have a competitive spirit, but you should use other methods to replace it instead of racing.

Netizen: In the name of snake: Among so many works, which one is your favorite?

Jay Chou: It should be "Class Three, Class Two", because I have never tried this kind of music style, so I think this song is quite special.

Netizen RAP: I feel that the climax of "Class Three Three" is very similar to Linkin Park. Has their metal and rap style influenced your creation?

Jay Chou: I added some girls’ voices in it. A seven or eight-year-old girl talks about the problems of some young people in today’s society. I don’t think anyone has ever used this method to interpret the present.

Netizen classmate: Jay, why does "Class 3, Class 2" sound like a joke, but gives people a melancholic feeling?

Jay Chou: This netizen said it very well. Many people think this song is very funny, but in fact the lyrics have a deep meaning and only those who pay attention can understand it. This song talks about some of the sadness behind first place, and also satirizes the competitive mentality of many people in this music industry - everyone wants to win awards, and I wrote it in this more ironic way.

Lin Bai: Speaking of music awards, what do you think of the recent "Dancing Shadow Action" in Hong Kong?

Jay Chou: Every company has its own practices. Just be worthy of yourself. Winning an award is an affirmation of yourself and is not meant to be seen by others. In fact, you can also use this song "Class Two of Three Years" to comfort those who didn't win the award. Just have a judge in your heart. Don't be unhappy because you didn't win the award.

Netizen Poet: Some people say that Jay Chou is the biggest discovery in the music world in this era. Will there be a day in the future when you will step back behind the scenes to create new talents?

Jay Chou: I will, this is a certain thing, it just depends on the time. I like to discover new people, just like Wu Zongxian discovered me before. In fact, many new people are now ready to take off. We should encourage them instead of criticizing these new people. More encouragement and less criticism would be a good thing for the entire music scene.

Lin Bai: But Jay, you have unintentionally raised the standards for newcomers. If they don’t know how to play basketball or nunchaku, they will have to think of something else.

Netizen gossip: Wu Zongxian claimed that if Jay Chou is a genius, the singer he is looking for now is a prodigy. Does Jay Chou believe that there will be a prodigy who can surpass you in music?

Jay Chou: I'm not a genius. I think the most important thing is to believe in yourself. Others discover you and give you an opportunity. If you don't make good use of it, it may be useless in your life.

And true genius is useless if there is no opportunity.

Lin Bai: Wu Zongxian’s discovery of Jay Chou has now become a legend, and there are different versions. So what was the actual situation at that time?

Jay Chou: Actually, I was participating in a competition and met Wu Zongxian during the competition. He was working as a host at the time, and I was very competitive and hard-working. Maybe it was because of this that I became attached to him.

Netizen A Snail: The piano in the interlude of "In the Name of the Father" is very similar to "MATRIX". Do you like this movie? If you were the male protagonist, would you choose to save all mankind or save the one you love?

Jay Chou: Sorry, I haven’t watched this one yet. This...it's hard to choose. In fact, sometimes I don't know whether I should do it for the public's love or my own love, but I think people are selfish and I feel like I can't choose this thing.

Lin Bai: It’s really a bit uncertain who will be your girlfriend.

Jay Chou: (laughing but not saying anything)

Netizen Tao Tao: I heard that the guest at your concert is Yao Ming, and some people say it is one of Jolin Tsai, Vivian Hsu and Coco Lee. Can you shed some light on that?

Jay Chou: Let me reveal the answer to the mystery so that no one guesses it wrong. In fact, I didn't invite special guests because I didn't want others to share my music. I am quite authoritarian in the process of making music.

Netizen Open-air: Choosing an open-air concert will face many risks, such as weather problems. Assuming that the weather is not good for this concert, what kind of scene do you think will happen?

Jay Chou: During the concert, if it rains, I will sing along, but it will be more lively and passionate. I feel like it's just like the scene in a music video. It's drizzling when singing ballads, and it's raining heavily when singing "Nunchaku". In fact, this is a rare sight.

Lin Bai: ...After you say this, everyone will be looking forward to some rain this time.

Netizen, a true fan: Would you like to see ten thousand people singing a song with you?

Jay Chou: Yes, I like this kind of scene the most. As a singer, of course I like this very much.

Netizen I want to be a guest: Just now you said that there was no mystery guest arranged, but if you were given a choice, who would you choose?

Jay Chou: Hypothetically, I would choose Jet Li. I think it is not creative for a singer to choose a singer as a guest. If Jet Li were there, the effect would be extraordinary.

Lin Bai: Oops, the time is coming

Jay Chou: Dear TOM netizens, I hope everyone will support my music. If your parents allow you, you can come and take a look at me. 's concert.

Lin Bai: Thank you Jay, don’t forget to use the basketball we gave you.

The Gorgeousness of D Key - Autobiography of Jay Chou

With Jay Chou single-handedly leading the text and images, this is his first truly personal book. The book tells many of Jay Chou's personal music experiences and emotional stories, among which the contents such as "I Can't Understand the Lyrics" and "My First Kiss" are quite eye-catching. Compared with the Taiwan version of "The Gorgeousness of D", the Mainland version has almost no other changes except for converting traditional Chinese characters into simplified Chinese characters and changing some Taiwanese slang in the book into easy-to-understand Mandarin. This is also to make Mainland outstanding celebrities Fans can see the original "Jaylen language".

At that time, Jay Chou was still an ordinary junior high school student who was not good at English and math. His junior sister secretly applied for him to be selected as a singer, but he did not dare to go on stage and dragged a friend who wanted to be a singer into the trap. Head, I am just a guest piano accompanist. The performance was very poor and he was left empty-handed, but Jay Chou made the then host Wu Zongxian instantly recognize the music with his handwritten music score on the piano. "I took a look at the score and the result was amazing. It's very complex and well done." Jay Chou, who appeared in front of Wu Zongxian, was dressed almost exactly the same as when he first debuted. The baseball cap he wore almost covered his entire eyes. The first impression left on Brother Xian was “He was very quiet and shy. I thought he was autistic.

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Even in the first two years after being signed to the record company, Jay Chou was quiet and autistic. In the building of Alfa Records in Taipei Nuoda, there was only a small recording studio from the leather sofa to the The golden floor between the walls was Jay Chou's only small world back then. Here, he kept providing his works to many singers for NT$20,000 a song. Many of them were used, and some were adopted. Many of them were rejected. That was definitely the period when Jay Chou was most creative, because he had rich inner emotions at a certain age, a certain talent that could be fully utilized, and a certain situation where he could only curl up and take a nap. In the narrow gap, when fragments of music come out in his dreams like sleepwalking vocal cords, he will always get up immediately, stagger to the keyboard, and write the night scene-like melody into a score or record it as a demo.

No one knows whether Jay Chou was depressed because his talent was not recognized. When the barren years were stained with lonely youth, songwriting became his only sustenance. When Xu Ruyun and Wang Lihong sang his works, he was also ecstatic in his heart. It's just that his fantasy that one day he would be able to find a suitable singer for his song "Ramp;b" has never been realized. For example, the song "You Are Happier Than Before" written for Brother Xian was highly recommended by Jay Chou, but after Xian's singing method, it was not possible. Brother's authentic performance is still a slow version of a sad love song, and he still has to do it by himself. Fortunately, after two years in the industry, Jay Chou finally got his chance.

Let Jay Chou sing in that song. In fact, almost every song included in the famous "jay" album is an old work that was sent to other singers but was shelved. He re-performed it himself and finally gained a new life. Huang Shujun once recalled that in Feng. In the Chinese company, I saw a demo written by a young man who was about to be rejected by the company. Although the arrangement was simple, the composition was interesting. I was about to persuade the company to retain this work, but I realized that the composer, Jay Chou, had already wanted to keep it for his own use, and this song The song is "Heart Clear", which will become a hit in the future.

You can't say that Fenghua's boss is ignorant. Some songs only shine if you meet the right person. It was used to make an album for S.B.D.W. The boys' harmonies were very impressive, but it was only Jay Chou's own inarticulate cover that regained its dazzling glory. When Jay Chou performed this song live at a concert, The scene where he took off his sexy body while playing the piano stunned the audience and became one of the most classic memories of Jay among fans.

From the instant success of "Jay" to "Jay". With the release of "Fantasy", 2001 and 2002 were definitely Jay Chou's best years, and that was also when Jay Chou was at his most youthful and attractive. The young man who had his head buried in the piano and his body curled up finally realized it. Musical dream. Most of the music in these two albums are works that have been accumulated over time. You can hear Jay Chou’s talent, and you can also hear his seriousness and persistence, but if you go a little deeper, you can It is a bit of romance in "Simple Love", a bit of sadness in "Tornado", a bit of self-righteous self-entertainment in "Perfectionism", and a bit of self-entertainment in "Castle William". Hopelessly unrestrained.

Jay Chou, who became famous overnight, blushes when he mentions his rumored girlfriend, saying that the person he loves most is his mother, and music is his forever girlfriend. Even if he always puts on a bad face in front of the media, it is not because he has learned the airs of a big star, but it is just an avoidance method due to his stubborn autism. Even if he always talks about the words, those cool expressions and words, they are just a way to show or cover up the rebellion in adolescence. The biggest audience of pop music is always those adolescent boys who are full of emotions and energy and have nowhere to vent, so when such an idol arrives, it suddenly touches the hearts of so many young people.

That year, the world was full of Jay Chou's endorsements of "I go my own way" and "What's not allowed". Even the genetic disease of ankylosing spondylitis, which was hyped up by the media, seemed to Also a fashionable and perfect gene.