Lee Hom's " Forever 1st Day " Album Diary

00/12/30~01/01/05 @ Part 30

Dear Friends,

This is my last entry into the "Leehom Diary" for the album "Forever's First Day" 's promotion period, and I'd like to thank the staff of all Sony Music Internet Departments of Asia, Xin Bao (especially Wing Peng), and Juliet Chee (for 30 excellent translations from English to Chinese), and finally to all the readers, for sharing the past seven months with me.

I think every artist's goal is to express himself in a way that is individual and unique, regardless of his medium. To me, this diary has been yet another way to achieve this goal . Self-expression is the first step to dialogue, to communication and the exchange of ideas. It is the opposite of static, laze, and passivity. I am a "do-er" perhaps because of a fundamental idealism that things can be better, and that I can make a difference.

I see the internet as a means by which entertainment news is no longer monopolized by reporters, and we musicians now have the power to write about what we may deem to be more pertinent to our music.

In 2001 and beyond, I expect the internet to become even more of a threat to the recording industry. With broadband access, users will find themselves able to download movies, CD's and sophisticated software programs for free in a fraction of a second.

Although the internet may spell the demise of record companies (and piracy companies), I am still interested in finding new ways to use it in the musician's favor. Composing "Frozen Dreams" online was the first attempt. Now this diary has proved to be a worthwhile endeavor not just in Taiwan, but also worldwide. Because it is an international media, I am sure I will continue to write this weekly diary on my www.sonymusic.com.tw website for future albums just like I did for "Forever's First Day".

In the meantime, I'm going back to New York. Back to the life I miss so much of never going to bed, but sleeping when sleep overtakes me in front of my computer, or with a guitar in my arms. This is the life that I have been away from for the last six months, and it's high time to go back. Wish me luck and inspiration, and I'll see you next time with a brand new album filled with new sounds, new beats, and new adventures.

Thank you with all of my heart, for your support, your e-mails, your call-ins, your word-of-mouth, your energy. Thank you for letting me be part of your lives. You are all an important part of mine.

peace, love, happiness and music in the new year!

with much love, Leehom

The above few articles are taken off SonyMusic Taiwan, part of the promotion plan with Leehom writing a diary to his fans. Please refer to them for any furhur information or to read the chinese translation of the above articles.

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