And that's how I decided that Hong Kong is pretty awesome also.

And Hong Kong is not just awesome because it tried to help Google spread free speech in Mainland China!

this duo is called my little airport (haha I thought they were singing in Mando but with weird accents...but it's actually Canto).

I'm currently sampling some of their songs.  Many of their songs are mellow with quirky, indie accompaniments.  With this somewhat vague description it sounds as though all their songs sound the same but they don't! Take a listen!


The songs are playful and the script sound like whimsical ramblings.  You can't help but smile when you hear these deceptively simple songs .  The singer's voice has a raw, rough quality that almost sounds like she's having a conversation with you and not really singing at all.  But after a while, when your ear adjusts to her voice, you can hint the fluid, sing-songy that connects her seemingly raw phrases.  Sort of like a Ferrero Rocher.  Rough and 'crunchy' on the outside with a creamy chocolate center; a delicious experience for your ears.  The quality of her voice makes her seem open, like you can approach her at some cute little cafe, ask her what she recommends (like: you should drink the hazelnut latte with the apple crisp coffee cake...) and then strike up a conversation.  And you two will then exchange a few giggles and inside jokes(which she will address in a later song (which the band actually does according to wikipedia)) and you feel like you have been friends with her for...well forever.   When I hear her sing, I imagine her as a cute little Chinese (well Hong Kong) with an affinity for sundresses, a sense of humor, and a warm disposition; I feel like I would want to be her friend.   In some of their later works you can hint the male backup voice which gives more depth to singers' timbre.

I know this description sounds a little awkward.  I've just found this band (through a friend. thank you!) and I feel like I'm still exploring the depth to their music.  But so far all I can say is: unlike other Chinese music I heard, quirky and whimisical and singer has a quality that makes her sound friendly and approachable.  I find promise here...maybe I'll stock up on their music when I'm china (hopefully they would have it)

~Zeeta