A review of Ye Hui Mei by Jay

[dazzlette]

Credits: www.jaycn.com


8/24 杰式音樂就是一意孤行(乐评) By 周杰倫

转自娘子军团

杰倫本人撰写

葉惠美的曲風其實跟前幾張專輯是一樣的
我標榜的 就是在相同的東西中增加不一樣的新鮮感
專輯架構我早已考量很久 決不是隨便做做

范特西已經養大了聽眾的胃口
當范推出時 外界覺得比第一張好
等到八度推出 就覺得比范差
事實上 八度絕對不輸范

就像你只要延續風格 持續做出一樣的菜色
別人就覺沒特色 不過
我偏偏要做有個人風格的廚師
愛吃不吃隨便你
因為我開的餐廳 只給喜歡吃的人進來

在音樂的範圍內 只有自己最了解自己在作什麼
所以 別人的言語影響不了我
當別人認為我需要改變時
我卻認為該等到自己想變再變 或者以不變應萬變

舉例說 如果小明已經考了一百分 媽媽還要他變
難道要小明考60 70分才是一種改變嗎
所以 我的音樂進不進步很難衡量
反過來說 如果葉惠美在范特西前推出
外界也會覺得 兩張專輯是一樣的

作音樂就是要有個性 不隨波逐流
一意孤行 不要走別人走過的路
我的前提就是不怕挨罵
接下來的第一原則 則是要屌

所謂屌 就是要一意孤行 非常主觀
而自信是屌的必要條件
雖然會導致自負 卻是可接受的
所以 當每個人都變 不變反而最屌

現階段對我而言 突破是不需要的
因為我只會拿出最好的東西出&

#20358;
老實說 作音樂的人都不喜歡被批評
我也不例外 如果不是專業樂評
一般人對我的音樂批評 我都會認為他們是隨便說說

不過有時專業樂評也不如想像中好
還是一句老話 只有我自己最懂自己在作什麼

以上的言論 會不會讓大家誤以為我很自負?
因為我在生活上是白痴 老天讓我在音樂上作個天才
應該也不為過吧
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hey guys.. i found this on jaycn.com and i think it's pretty interesting how he insists on his own music despite all the criticisms of his music.. i don't have time to translate this out properly so i thought i'd just share this with all of you first.. if i come back the next time and it's not translated, i'll do it..

[catseyes]

Credits: www.jaycn.com

8/24 杰式音樂就是一意孤行(乐评) By 周杰倫
8/24 Jay's music is all about personality

杰倫本人撰写
Written by Jay

葉惠美的曲風其實跟前幾張專輯是一樣的
我標榜的 就是在相同的東西中增加不一樣的新鮮感
專輯架構我早已考量很久 決不是隨便做做

The style of "Ye Hui Mei" is actually the same as my past few albums.
What i wanted or to show is to inject a refreshing feel in the same thing.
I have already considered the concept of the album ages ago. The album was never done in a hush.

范特西已經養大了聽眾的胃口
當范推出時 外界覺得比第一張好
等到八度推出 就覺得比范差
事實上 八度絕對不輸范

"Fantasy" has already whet the audience's appetite, that was when "Fantasy" was released, everyone was saying it's better than the first album. Come "The Eighth Dimension", the response was it was not as good as "Fantasy". In total fact, "Eighth" was on par with "Fantasy"

就像你只要延續風格 持續做出一樣的菜色
別人就覺沒特色 不過
我偏偏要做有個人風格的廚師
愛吃不吃隨便你
因為我開的餐廳 只給喜歡吃的人進來

It's like you want to maintain your style in whipping up a same dish continuously. Others might find nothing special with it, but i want to be a cook with a unique style deliberately. It's up to you whether you want to consume it, but remember, the restaurant is mine, and is open to those who like my food.

在音樂的範圍內 只有自己最了解自己在作什麼
所以 別人的言語影響不了我
當別人認為我需要改變時
我卻認為該等到自己想變再變 或者以不變應萬變

In the world of music, only you know best what you are doing. So, what others said doesn't bother me at all. When everyone feels that i need to change, i feel that i should change myself when i want to. Or to remain what i am to face this ever-changing world.

舉例說 如果小明已經考了一百分 媽媽還要他變
難道要小明考60 70分才是一種改變嗎
所以 我的音樂進不進步很難衡量
反過來說 如果葉惠美在范特西前推出
外界也會覺&#

24471; 兩張專輯是一樣的

For example, if Ming scores 100 points for his test and his mum still wants him to change, then is scoring 60,70 points considered a form of change then? So, it is difficult to measure and judge whether my music has improved or not. Vice versa, if"Ye Hui Mei" is released before "Fantasy", everyone may feel that their standard is actually the same.

作音樂就是要有個性 不隨波逐流
一意孤行 不要走別人走過的路
我的前提就是不怕挨罵
接下來的第一原則 則是要屌

You must have personality to produce music and mustn't go with the flow. One must go on his own way instead of following others' path. My point is one mustn't be afraid of criticism and scoldings. Then followed by that, the very first principle is to be "Diao".

所謂屌 就是要一意孤行 非常主觀
而自信是屌的必要條件
雖然會導致自負 卻是可接受的
所以 當每個人都變 不變反而最屌

Diao means one must persevere and be determined. It's very subjective and confidence is a must for being "Diao". Though it might lead to one being arrogant but it is acceptable. So when everyone is changing, being the same is the most "diao" instead.

現階段對我而言 突破是不需要的
因為我只會拿出最好的東西出來
老實說 作音樂的人都不喜歡被批評
我也不例外 如果不是專業樂評
一般人對我的音樂批評 我都會認為他們是隨便說說

To me, the current stage now doesn not need a breakthrough because i only bring out nothing but the best. Frankly speaking, musicians don't like to be criticised, and that includes me. If it is not constructive or professional criticism, i will disregard them all and viewed them as casual remarks.

不過有時專業樂評也不如想像中好
還是一句老話 只有我自己最懂自己在作什麼

However, sometimes, professional remarks isn't as good as you think.
I will stick to what i said previously, only you know best what you are doing.

以上的言論 會不會讓大家誤以為我很自負?
因為我在生活上是白痴 老天讓我在音樂上作個天才
應該也不為過吧

Having said the above, does everyone think i am arrogant? Because i am an idiot in life and god made me a genius in music. I don't think it's too much to ask for.

[jessca]

Thanks for the article dazlette and thanks to catseyes for translating!

Im glad that Jay wrote this review, he really does make it clear to his critics that he doesnt really care cos he will always have his own fans.

The last lines are quite amazing...
Having said the above, does everyone think i am arrogant? Because i am an idiot in life, god made me a genius in music. I don't think it's too much to ask for.
Nice to know he thanks God for his talent... :happy:

[cici bebe]

Ah that was a good review (is it just me or does Jay has a way with words..) I liked how he made comparisons to Ming and the restrurant because what he said made sense and is completely true.

[sUm^MeR]

Thanx for the news dazzlete, and thanx for the translation catseyes.

I think it's really cool the way Jay has the confidence in his music. And I really agree in everything that he said. Hm... I don't know... is he really idiot in life? B'coz from his statement, comparison, and smart witty answers on interviews, he looks not-so-idiot to me.

But anyway... it's pretty fair that he might not do good in his studies, but he's indeed is a real genius in music. And I can take his arrogance more of like self-confidence. At least, he's being arrogant for what he IS, not for what he has or who he knows.

[-dream-]

i really liked that review too, I think every artist must be arrogant to a certain extent, without self confidence, it's impossible to make such great works. In a way, yes, Ye Hui Mei was a lot like his other albums, but it also has changed. But when i think about it, what does it matter, this is still Jay composing, still his music, and i see that his principles from when he first started to now, is still the same, and i'm grateful for that. He will always be different from others, because he's diao. ^^

thanks for the article and translation, dazzlete and catseyes!

[~sugarcookie~]

thx for the article/translation. it's the same concept on how if you're really good or have a lot of something good, you're bound to be bad at something else. no one has the whole package.

[hueisei]

thankz for the translation.what he said was really make sense.everyone doesnt like to be critized including me.for me, i have done my best to give the best performance to others,but i really don't hope i will get a critizing words as a return.

[GuArDiAn AnGeL]

Thanks for the article dazlette and thanks to catseyes for translating hehe...
i think that its good jay did a review on his own work...cuz that way he knoz where to improve next time...and where to keep up wid his good work.....he thinks that its the same style as his other albums...does everyone think so!?..i think its slightly different..but u still feel "jay" in it.....but just a lil different....

[linny]

Having said the above, does everyone think i am arrogant? Because i am an idiot in life and god made me a genius in music. I don't think it's too much to ask for.

You have to love that quote. It speaks truth in how Jay views himself. I love it. It probably does make him sound arrogant, but who can deny that he isn't genius in music?

Bwuahaha. I particularly like his comparisons. They are very true and help to better explain how he views his own album.

The only thing I wonder... in this review, is Jay saying change in style is good or bad? It seems like he's saying sticking to the same style is good... but I get the feeling I'm wrong. Someone help!

[liztsumi]

omG I loved the conclusion of his essay.

I definitely believe you should stick to your own believes and your own principles. There's no point to go with the flow cuz then nothing distinguishes you from a banal robot.

God endows ppl with qualities and talents. and jay's talent is music so HE DEFINITELY HAS the GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO SAY HIS MUSIC IS DIAO AND IT ROCKS!!
at least it rocks my liFE!

i just love him
...

[wackycashew]

thanks for the article & translation! :)

yeah... i really love that last quote as well. i guess that's his take on the 'fairness' of life. he might not be great at everything, but music is his gift and he acknowledges that. glad to see how he's using this talent. :yeah:

and like cici bebe said, i think jay does have a way with words. i liked the restaurant and Ming analogies and they both ring true. look at all the 'customers' here at this forum!!! :bleh: having jay give a review on his own album offers us further insight on his perspective on his music and how he views others' criticisms.

[GaryDAI]

it's nice to see Jay so confident in his work. As well as he should be :)

[phoebe]

great translation - really gives me insight into jay's thoughts. no, he does not sounds arrogant - just honest about his ability and willing to continue what he is talented instead of swaying in all directions trying to please . yes , nobody likes critism - esp if one has really done ones best but we should be open to constructive feedback - not to totally change accoding to feedback but to understand why receiving such feedback.

[qi_guai_nu_ren]

the way he says things are so so cool...he makes evrything so simple and clear-cut...really has a great way with words :o)

[tee]

wow now that is written in an amazing way..
i like it :), very much too~
does anyone know which magazine/paper this was written in ?

i love his confidence so much... that's the man i love- his personality as well, the shyness, mystery mind that you have to solve.. i find so interesting ^^ lets not even talk about his 100%musical talent.
though yeah sometimes
too much confidence is a bad thing, but on the other hand they contradict each other...without confidence in yourself - nothing can be that successful.
LIke jay said about almost the same thing:
"Always believe in yourself cause your the one who know's "YOU" best."

dont.mess :nunchuks: ta jun de hun diao !

[DJ Simonz]

Yeah, I totally agree with Jay's thoughts...

Like what he composes and produces is his style that has taken time to nuture...If his 4th Album is also the same style, I'd still go and buy it because it's his style of music and its what we dig. If he suddenly changed to do other kinda of styles then it wouldnt be a Jay Chou release would it.

There are so many unconstructive critics out there that throw crap into everyones face all the time.

If Dr Dre did Trance, then he wouldnt be Dr Dre wud he!

[Chopstick]

thanks for the translation....
I agree with what he says...criticism should not be taken so seriously, they are just comments. Professionals are people, too.
But ultimately...I love his ending quote about him being and idiot in life and a genius in music...Jay really has a sense of humor! :)