The Hong Kong Arts Festival is bringing together three of Asia's most promising singer-songwriters in a show focused on individual perspectives.
Headlining the Our Songs event are Goodmorningloria, comprising singer Gloria Tang, arranger and producer Edmund Leung and visual artist Tam Shui. Gently fusing lullabies and electronica, Tang's songs are about the life of a typical twentysomething girl living in Hong Kong.
'I write about all the things around me,' says Tang. 'Things I see, things that happen, stories of friends. It's simple, silly music with a happy attitude.'
Leung agrees. 'It's a fun thing to do. We're producing music in the old-school style - one that's not market-oriented. The music has a positive element. Gloria's view tends to be more colourful, and we want to share that with the audience.'
After releasing an eponymous debut album in 2004, the group quickly became successful thanks to local radio support. A tour to Taiwan followed last year and the band's following has been growing since.
'Music is meant to be played live,' Leung says. 'That is its natural environment.'
Tang says she enjoys playing live more than recording. 'You can see and feel the reaction.'
