Even with the elaborate production, the core performances remain “genuine,” says Lien, who says he made a conscious effort to record the musicians in “their area of comfort,” often at their homes, in the fields, or at local temples.
Lien is proud of the result, and hopes the album will encourage Taiwanese listeners to explore music beyond corporate pop. “What I hope is that the CD will attract different people’s attention … in a way that will lead them back to appreciating and rediscovering Taiwan’s traditional music for what it is, without new clothes … go find the stuff because it’s out there,” he said.
Lien’s album is available through Wind Music (www.windmusic.com.tw). Ha-Fun Taiwan currently airs on Hakka TV at 10pm on Thursdays and 12am Sunday. Clips from the show can be viewed on YouTube. Lien’s next performance is this Friday at Da-an Forest Park (大安森林公園) in Taipei at 7pm; admission is free.
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