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The Weeknd unexpectedly released a new single “Hong Kong” at a concert in Hong Kong. It is based on Faye Wong’s “Monsoon” and integrates Hong Kong film aesthetics, which has aroused heated discussion among music fans around the world.
Canada The King of Pop, The Weeknd, has come up with another surprise. he was recentlyhong kong The “After Hours Till Dawn Tour” concert was held and the new single “Hong Kong (Feature)” was released without warning at the first performance on October 24. faye wong “Monsoon)” is a reworking of Faye Wong’s 1993 classic song “Monsoon”, based on the original music and vocals. As the fourth and final performance in Hong Kong ended on October 31, the new song paying tribute to Hong Kong music and film culture was officially released on digital platforms on the morning of November 1.
On October 24, when The Weeknd started singing at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, this new song suddenly started playing. The familiar “Monsoon” melody accompanying the Hong Kong shooting image surprised and delighted fans at the scene. The Weeknd then shared the concert clip on social platforms. As of November 1, the number of views has exceeded 19 million and the number of likes has exceeded 1.14 million, triggering increasingly heated discussions among Chinese and global music fans.
“Hong Kong (Featuring Faye Wong Monsoon)” is inspired by The Weeknd’s love of Cantonese pop music and the films of director Wong Kar Wai. The single cover is also very meaningful, especially using Hong Kong photography from the private collection of Christopher Doyle, a renowned photographer who has won multiple Golden Horse awards. Doyle served as cinematographer for Wong Kar-wai’s classic film “Chungking Express” starring Faye Wong and Tony Leung, allowing the new song to be imbued with the nostalgic atmosphere of Hong Kong films, from the music to the visuals.
Since its launch in 2022, The Weeknd’s “After Hours Till Dawn Tour” has sold more than 7.5 million tickets, with a global box office of more than US$1 billion, setting a record for the highest box office in history for a male singer’s solo tour. The Asian tour was originally planned for 11 shows, but was later extended to 17 shows, reflecting its high global popularity. The tour will officially end with the final two performances in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 4 and 5 November.
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The new single is called “Hong Kong (Featured Faye Wong Monsoon)”, which is recreated with the original lyrics and vocals of Faye Wong’s 1993 classic “Monsoon”, and was performed for the first time in a Hong Kong concert, bringing a strong sense of surprise.
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The song is inspired by The Weeknd’s love of Cantonese pop music and the films of Wong Kar-wai. The cover also uses Hong Kong photography collected by Doyle, full of Hong Kong nostalgia and cinematic feel, from the music to the scenery.
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Since its launch in 2022, the After Hours Till Dawn Tour has sold over 7.5 million tickets and grossed over US$1 billion at the box office, setting a record for the highest box office in history for a male singer’s solo tour. The number of shows in Asia has also been increased.
