Leehom Wang (王力宏S, Wáng LìhóngP; Rochester, 17 maggio 1976) è un attore, cantautore, produttore discografico e regista statunitense.

Leehom Wang
NazionalitàBandiera di Taiwan Taiwan
GenerePop
Mandopop
Periodo di attività musicale1995 – in attività
Strumentovoce (tenore), violino, pianoforte, chitarra, basso, batteria, vibrafono, armonica, erhu, flauto cinese
EtichettaSony BMG
Album pubblicati21
Studio14
Live3
Raccolte4 personali, 3 colonne sonore, 4 album di altri artisti, 3 altre raccolte
Sito ufficiale

Ha studiato alla Eastman School of Music, al Williams College e al Berklee College of Music. Il suo stile musicale è noto per la peculiare fusione di tradizionali elementi musicali cinesi (come l'Opera di Pechino o la musica tribale cinese) con un arrangiamento internazionale. La carriera di Leehom Wang inizia nel 1995: da allora l'artista ha all'attivo 13 album in studio, 3 album live e le sue canzoni sono presenti in molte raccolte, con un totale di più di 15 milioni di copie vendute in tutto il mondo.[1]. È anche quattro volte vincitore del Golden Melody Award, premio taiwanese corrispettivo dei "grammys" per quanto riguarda la musica cinese.

Oltre ad essere un musicista, Leehom Wang è un affermato attore: tra i suoi film anche i recenti Lussuria - Seduzione e tradimento di Ang Lee e Little Big Soldier con Jackie Chan. Per la fine del 2010 sarà inoltre in uscita il suo primo lungometraggio come regista Love In Disguise.

Leehom Wang, infine, è da sempre un attivista ambientalista e il suo album Change Me è stato dedicato alla sensibilizzazione dei giovani. Wang è stato uno dei primi tedofori per le Olimpiadi del 2008 di Pechino, dove ha cantato durante la cerimonia di chiusura. Leehom è stato inserito nella lista dei "The 100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time" dal Goldsea Asian American Daily.[2]

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Cinema modifica

Discografia modifica

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Album Informazioni Copie vendute
1 Love Rival Beethoven (情敵貝多芬)
  • Pubblicato: 1995 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: BMG Music
N/A
2 If You Heard My Song (如果你聽見我的歌)
  • Pubblicato: 1996 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Decca Records
N/A
3 Missing You (好想你)
  • Pubblicato: 1996 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Decca Records
N/A
4 White Paper (白紙)
  • Pubblicato: 1997 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Decca Records
N/A
5 Revolution (公轉自轉)
100,000+
(Taiwan)
6 Impossible to Miss You (不可能錯過你)
190,000+
(Taiwan)
7 Forever's First Day (永遠的第一天)
200,000+
(Taiwan)
8 The One and Only (唯一)
1,000,000+
9 Unbelievable (不可思議)
1,300,000+
10 Shangri-La (心中的日月)
  • Pubblicato: 2004 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Sony BMG

2,000,000+
11 Heroes of Earth (蓋世英雄)
  • Pubblicato: 2005 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Sony BMG

3,000,000+[3]
12 Change Me (改變自己)
  • Pubblicato: 2007 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Sony BMG

2,000,000+
13 Heart Beat (心.跳)
  • Pubblicato: 2008 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Sony BMG

1,800,000+
14 The 18 Martial Arts (十八般武藝)
  • Pubblicato: 2010 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Sony BMG

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Raccolte modifica

Album Informazioni Copie vendute
1 Good Leehom Compilation (好力宏精選)
  • Pubblicato: 1998 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Decca Records
N/A
2 Leehom Music Century (王力宏創世紀) N/A
3 Evolution - New and Best Selection
(王力宏的音樂進化論 - 新曲+精選)
N/A
Album Informazioni Copie vendute
1 Hear My Voice
  • Pubblicato: 2004 (Giappone)

N/A

Album live modifica

Album Informazioni
1 Revolution Live Concert (繞著力宏轉音樂會)
2 Impossible to Miss You Concert (不可能錯過你演唱會)
3 Heroes of Earth Live Concert
(蓋世英雄 Live Concert 演唱會影音全記錄)
  • Pubblicato: 2006 (Taiwan)
  • Etichetta: Sony BMG

Singoli modifica

Mandarino

  • 1998: Revolution (公轉自轉)
  • 2000: Take Your Time (每天愛你廿四小時)
  • 2001: The One and Only (唯一)
  • 2002: Two People Do Not Equal Us (兩個人不等于我們)
  • 2004: Miracle of Love (愛の奇跡)
  • 2004: Dream Again
  • 2004: Shangri-La (心中的日月)
  • 2005: Mistakes in the Flower Field (花田错)
  • 2006: As Time Goes By
  • 2007: Falling Leaf Returns To Root (落葉歸根)

Giapponese

  • 2003: Last Night (たった一人の君へ/ラスト・ナイト)
  • 2003: Miracle of Love (愛の奇跡)
  • 2004: Dream Again

Canzoni per film, serie televisive modifica

  • 2000: China White - China Strike Force (雷霆戰警) Film di Hong Kong
  • 2002: The One I Love Is You (愛的就是你) - Peach Girl (蜜桃女孩) Drama taiwanese
  • 2007: Drama of the East (戲出東方) - Fei Chang You Xi (非常有戲) Programma televisivo cinese

Colonne Sonore modifica

  • 2000: China Strike Force Original Movie Soundtrack (雷霆戰警電影原聲帶)
    • Traccia 3 - China White
    • Traccia 11 - Light of My Life (Duetto con Lara Fabian)
    • Traccia 12 - Don't Be Afraid (不要害怕)
  • 2002: Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man (Asian Edition)
    • Traccia 20 - Like a Gunshot
  • 2006: Life is a Game Original Soundtrack (愛情攻略原聲大碟)
    • Traccia 2 - Finally
    • Traccia 3 - Ai Qing Gong Lue (愛情攻略)
    • Traccia 4 - Wanting to Love (想愛)
    • Traccia 5 - Finally (Instrumental)

Collaborazioni in album di altri artisti modifica

  • 1999: Cass Pang - Passionate Love (好好愛)
    • Traccia 3 - Let Me Feel the Warmth (讓我取暖)
  • 2002: Candy Lo - A Taste of Life (賞味人間)
    • (Disco 2) Traccia 1 - Better to be Apart (好心分手)
  • 2005: Kenny G - At Last...The Duets Album (Asian Edition)
    • (Bonus CD) Traccia 14 - The One and Only (唯一)
  • 2006: Tony Bennett - Duets: An American Classic (Asian Edition)
    • Traccia 20 - If I Ruled The World

Altro modifica

  • 1996: Nature (大地的窗口)
    • Traccia 1 - Nature
  • 2006: Sony Ericsson - Wei Ni Er Sheng (Limited Edition) 为你而声(限定盘)
    • Traccia 1 - Mistakes in the Flower Field (花田错) (Remix)
    • Traccia 2 - Kiss Goodbye (Instrumental)
  • 2006: Sony Ericsson - Yin Yue Chuang Zuo Live CD (音樂創作 Live CD)
    • Traccia 1 - Heroes of Earth (蓋世英雄)
    • Traccia 2 - Shangri-La (心中的日月)
    • Traccia 3 - A Simple Song (一首簡單的歌)
    • Traccia 4 - Julia
    • Traccia 5 - Impossible to Miss You (不可能錯過你)
    • Traccia 6 - The One and Only (唯一)

Premi modifica

Anno Premio
1996
  • Best New Artist of 1996, The People's Daily Newspaper, Taiwan
  • Best New Artist of 1996, Push Magazine, Taiwan
1998
  • Top 20 of 1998, Channel V: "Revolution" (公轉自轉)
  • 10 Best Albums of the Year, News Media Group, Malaysia: "Revolution" (公轉自轉)
  • 10 Best Albums of the Year, Chinese Musicians' Association, Taiwan: "Revolution" (公轉自轉)
1999
  • Best Producer, Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan: "Revolution" (公轉自轉)
  • Best Male Vocalist, Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan: "Revolution" (公轉自轉)
  • Best Producer, Golden Melody Awards, Singapore: "Revolution" (公轉自轉)
2000
  • Best New Male Artist, HK Radio Station
  • Top 20 of 1999, Channel V: "Julia"
  • 10 Best Albums of the Year, Chinese Musicians' Association: "Impossible to Miss You" (不可能錯過妳)
  • Top 10 Songs of the Year, Chinese Musicians' Association: "Crying Palm" (流淚手心)
  • Best Male Vocalist, MTV Asia
  • Best Composer, Golden Melody Awards, Malaysia: "Impossible to Miss You" (不可能錯過妳)
  • Best Male Vocalist, Golden Melody Awards, Malaysia: "Impossible to Miss You" (不可能錯過妳)
  • Best Male Performer, 1st Asia Chinese Music Awards
  • Best Composer, 1st Asia Chinese Music Awards
  • Top 15 Hits, 1st Asia Chinese Music Awards
2001
  • Top 20 of 2000, Channel V: "Forever's First Day" (永遠的第一天)
  • Best Singer-Songwriter, Channel V
  • Best Song, MTV Asia: "The One and Only" (唯一)
  • Best Song, CCTV-MTV Asia: "Descendent of the Dragon" (龍的傳人)
  • Best Composer-Artist, Golden Melody Awards, Malaysia: "The One and Only" (唯一)
  • Best Producer, Golden Melody Awards, Malaysia: "The One and Only" (唯一)
  • Top 10 Songs, Golden Melody Awards, Malaysia: "The One and Only" (唯一)
  • Soaring Artists, 23rd Annual RTHK Music Award; Bronze
  • All China Most Popular Artist, 23rd Annual RTHK Music Award; Silver
  • Best Composer, 1st Global Chinese Music Awards
2002
  • Best Male Vocalist, CCTV-MTV Asia
  • Top 20 Songs, CCTV-MTV Asia: "The One and Only" (唯一)
  • Best Composer-Artist, Golden Melody Awards, Malaysia: "The One and Only" (唯一)
  • Best Lyricist, Golden Melody Awards, Malaysia: "The One and Only" (唯一)
  • Best Mandarin Song: "The One and Only" (唯一), TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards
  • Outstanding Performance, TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards; Silver
2003
  • Most Popular Male Artist, HITO Music Awards 2003
  • Best Song of the Year, HITO Music Awards 2003: "W-H-Y"
  • Longest No. 1 Song, HITO Music Awards 2003: "W-H-Y"
  • Best Music Video, Channel V: "Two People Do Not Equal to Us" (兩個人不等於我們)
  • Top 10 Songs of the Year, Chinese Musicians' Association: "Love, Love, Love"
  • Top 10 Albums of the Year, Chinese Musicians' Association: Unbelievable (不可思議)
  • Top 10 Albums of the Year, China Times: Unbelievable: (不可思議)
  • Media's Choice Artist, Channel V
  • Top Fashion Trendsetter, Cosmopolitan, China
  • Top 10 Songs of the Year, HiTFM, "You're Not Here" (妳不在), and "The One and Only" (Japanese version) (唯一) (日文版)
  • Most Popular Composer, 3rd Global Chinese Music Awards
  • Top 20 Hits, 3rd Global Chinese Music Awards: "Two People Do Not Equal to Us" (兩個人不等於我們)
2004
  • Best Male Singer Award, Channel V
  • DJ's Favorite Album, HITO Music Awards: "Unbelievable" (不可思議)
  • Top 10 Songs of the Year, HITO Music Awards 2004: "You're Not Here" (你不在)
  • Best Producer, Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan: "Unbelievable" (不可思議)
  • 10 Best Albums of the Year: "Unbelievable" (不可思議)
  • Most Popular Asian Male Singer, Golden Melody Awards, Singapore: "Unbelievable" (不可思議)
  • The Best Songs of the Year, Golden Melody Awards, Singapore: "Love Is Everywhere" (愛無所不在)
  • 10 Best Albums of the Year, Dong Xi Nan Bei Da Sheu Sheng Awards: "Unbelievable" (不可思議)
  • Favorite Asian Artist, Channel V, Thailand
  • Most Popular Composer, 4h Global Chinese Music Awards
  • Best Album, 4h Global Chinese Music Awards: "Unbelievable" (不可思議)
  • Top 20 Hits, 4h Global Chinese Music Awards: "You're Not Here" (你不在)
  • Buzz Asia Taiwan, MTV Video Music Awards, Japan: "Last Night"
2005
  • Most Popular Male Artists, 5th Global Chinese Music Awards
  • Top 5 Most Popular Artists, 5th Global Chinese Music Awards
  • Top 25 Hits, 5th Global Chinese Music Awards; "The Heart's Sun and Moon" (心中的日月)
  • Best Music Composition, 5th Global Chinese Music Awards: "Forever Love"
  • Most Popular Regional Artist, 12th Singapore Hits Award
2006
  • Best Male Artist, HITO Music Awards 2006
  • Best Music Arrangement, HITO Music Awards 2006
  • The Most Popular Voted Composing Artist, HITO Music Awards 2006
  • Top 10 Songs of the Year, HITO Music Awards 2006: "The Heart's Sun and Moon" (心中的日月)
  • Most Popular Chinese Singer: 13th EDC Dong Fang Feng Yun Bang Awards (Taiwan Area)
  • Favorite Mandarin Song, TVB Jade Solid Gold Selection: "Kiss Goodbye"
  • Best Composer Song, MusicRadio Awards: "Mistake in the Flower Fields" (花田錯)
  • Best Taiwan Male Singer, MusicRadio Awards
  • Best Producer, MusicRadio Awards
  • Favorite Artist Taiwan, MTV Asia Awards
  • Best Male Vocalist, Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan: "Heroes of Earth" (蓋世英雄)
  • Top 20 Hits, 6th Global Chinese Music Awards: "Kiss Goodbye"
  • Best Producer, 6th Global Chinese Music Awards: "Heroes of Earth" (蓋世英雄)
2007
  • Best Endorser, 1st Mobile Oscar 2007
  • Best Composing Singer (Hong Kong & Taiwan Area), 13th Chinese Music Awards
  • Most Popular Male Artist (Hong Kong & Taiwan Area), 13th Chinese Music Awards
  • Most Popular Song of the Year (Hong Kong & Taiwan Area), 13th Chinese Music Awards: "Big City, Small Love" (大城小愛)
  • Top 10 Albums of the Year, KKBOX Music Charts: "Heroes of Earth" (蓋世英雄)
  • Top 20 Songs of the Year, KKBOX Music Charts: "Kiss Goodbye"
  • Best Male Artist, HITO Music Awards 2007
  • Longest No. 1 Album, HITO Music Awards 2007: "Heroes of Earth" (蓋世英雄)
  • Top 10 Songs of the Year, HITO Music Awards 2007: "Kiss Goodbye"

Note modifica

  1. ^ Talk Asia meets Wang Leehom, su edition.cnn.com, CNN, 14 gennaio 2009. URL consultato il 23 gennaio 2009.
  2. ^ Pop Star Leehom Wang, su goldsea.com, Goldsea Asian American Daily. URL consultato il 6 dicembre 2008.
  3. ^ Copia archiviata, su news.kdais.gov.tw. URL consultato il 26 dicembre 2009 (archiviato dall'url originale il 10 gennaio 2009).

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