提起五月，除了五月天之外，相信好多朋友都會想起每年一度，致力推廣法國文化及藝術的盛事 - Le French May (法國五月)
為了配合French May呢個主題，好開心邀請到一位好有份量既法國音樂人Joul (Dr Egg) 參與今次Friday's pick既報導!
Let's celebrate for Le French May! Special thanks to the talented French musician plus the leader of DR EGGS,
Joul for participating at our Friday's pick column of the day!
(BV = Bom Voyage J = Joul@Dr Eggs)
BV: When did you move to Hong Kong and your reason for coming here?
J: It was about 10 years ago now. I was visiting my parents. They were working in Hong Kong at that time. I decided to stay. I was touring a lot in Europe but wanted to try the Asian stage diving.
BV: I’ve noticed about some changes of your lineup since 2005. You like to reform your lineup for different chemical reactions or because of some other reasons?
J: Dr.EGGS is like a collective. Some people pass by, some people stay. They are all welcome. It’s more according to people’s schedule. In Hong Kong people needs to spend a lot of time in their job, they can’t always follow me every where just because it’s cool to do it.
BV: Have you lived or stationed at other places apart from Hong Kong during the past few years?
J: I did grow up in Thailand, I stayed in different places in France, Barcelona and then Hong Kong.
BV: How do you feel about the music culture or music scene in Hong Kong? (please talk about both indie and majors) And the differences you’ve found between Hong Kong and other countries (Europe, Asia etc) about music and indie musicians?
J: Hong Kong is a great place to live but it’s a terrible place for music. And I think for culture in general. I hear, since 10 years, people saying that the music scene in Hong Kong is getting better and better but that’s a total lie.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that musicians or bands are bad. But what do we have here ? What is the government doing for us ? Where are musicians supporting each other except writing on Facebook “Support your local scene – come to my show”, How many proper venue do we have (much less than 5 years ago). We see the same bands again and again at every event just because they have a manager who knows everybody, and an audience who has a problem to pay HK$130 for a show with 4 bands (including a drink) but wouldn’t mind spending HK$500 in a hour in LKF.
See, now, China is doing better than us now. Malaysia, Taiwan even Indonesia. Not to mention Europe or America
But Hong Kong got money. So what is going on ?
I am not familiar enough with the Majors
People like to say that it's all about Canto pop and I think it's a bit cliche.
But from what I heard and from people I know from this industry, it's sounds more like : poppy puppy gum than anything else. And anyone who try to change this will not have the same attention.
However, this days, my respect go to Kung and every Street Music he does, showing an eclectic program, Stranded Whale, GDJYB, Sensilion, Orange Peel for being so open mind (knowing the cost of the rent) and many more.
BV: Recently, you are appearing on some TVB dramas and also on Apple Daily. Do you think you can receive more job or music opportunities here since you are a French guy? Or what’s good and bad being a French guy here?
J: I don’t think it’s about nationality and French aren’t better than any one else.
I always did this kind of things. It's fun. I always like to put costume and disguise myself. I was probably a cabaret dancer in another life. So acting make that need come true.
I m just taking every opportunity I have to do something different.
BV: Your future plans of DR EGGS?
J: We are planning this big show in Jupiter planet. So far we have all the equipment that we built ourselves in our studio. But we need more sponsors as you know the transportation is the main issue. I am very excited about that. Meanwhile we are recording 7 albums for 2016. But will probably keep only 5 songs out of this. I m learning panpipes those days. It's a great instrument and will join my friend Andy Lau for his next Las Vegas tour.
