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Chor Lai 阿初

Founder of Chor Handpan | Handpan Specialist | Jaw Harp Specialist

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“Music is a frequency of vibration, the exchange of energy. You have to shake yourself before you can turn it into a gripping story.”

「音樂是頻率的震動,能量的交換。要先撼動自己,才能轉化成扣人心弦的故事。」

—— Chor Lai 阿初

 

 

Chor Lai 阿初
​Chor Handpan 創辦人 | 手碟演家 | 口弦演奏家

Founder of Chor Handpan | Handpan Specialist | Jaw Harp Specialist

阿初在大自然環境中成長,自小便熟悉大自然的各種聲音、熟習求生技能、習慣獨處及思考,經常自問自答。求學時期對音樂產生濃厚興趣,於2013年與口弦 (Jaw Harp) 及手碟 (Handpan) 結緣,展開街頭演奏的音樂人生涯。

Growing up surrounded by nature, Chor is no stranger to the various sounds of the wild. Often spending his time alone, his childhood taught him to be resourceful and independent in thought. He developed a strong interest in music while still in school, and in 2013, began his journey as a street musician with the jaw harp and handpan.

手碟的聲音空靈、接近大自然,療癒心靈。它的獨特性在於樂手能同時操控節奏和旋律,多變化高流動性,用不同的手指或關節敲打,都能產生出不同的聲音,能夠根據樂手的個性創作出獨特的音樂。

The ethereal sound of the handpan resembles nature and heals the soul. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the musician controls the rhythm and the melody at the same time, and allows for multiple changes with a high degree of fluidity. The variety in sound and pattern can be achieved through different ways of tapping and striking with different fingers or joints, and can be as unique as the personality and creativity of the musician.

 

阿初曾走訪世界各地學藝,並受邀到世界各地演出及舉辦工作坊,以音樂與不同文化種族交流。 近年專注於手碟 (Handpan) 以及口弦 (Jaw Harp) 等民族樂器的教學與推廣。亦積極參與各種形式的音樂創作:與不同藝術單位合作演出、為紀錄片與電影配樂、定期舉辦個人演奏會和分享會、受邀出席商業活動及私人演出等。 

Chor has travelled the world to perform and hone his craft. He has been invited to numerous live events and workshops, always sharing his ideas across cultures and race through his music. In recent years, he has been focused on teaching and promoting handpan and other ethnic musical instruments including the jaw harp. As an active musician, Chor regularly collaborates with others artists including performing with various artistic units, music scoring for films and documentaries, as well as holding regular solo recitals, sharing sessions, and performing at commercial events and other private performances.

學藝年份及國家

TRAVELS & APPRENTICESHIP

2018-2019

- Kabeção → ​中國 CN

2017 

- Nadishana → ​印度 INDIA

2015-2016

- Adrian J Portia → ​奧地利 AUSTRIA

- David Carrier → ​​德國 GERMANY、瑞士 SWISS

- David Kuckhermann → ​奧地利 AUSTRIA

- Kabeção → ​瑞士 SWISS

- Nadishana → ​​德國 GERMANY、奧地利 AUSTRIA、印度 INDIA

- Neptune Chapotin → ​印度 INDIA

曾參與演出
SHOW LIST

2023 - 尚山岩舘 x OpenSlap ft. Chor Lai「山樂 •是山」音樂分享會 - 靜月製所《BREEZY DREAM MINI CONCERT》 → 香港 HK - innervoice Chor Lai x Pang Chun @bound → 香港 HK - Project Mooon Presents "Destruggle" music performance @Fringe Club → 香港 HK - Lung Fu Shan Music Journey 龍虎山音樂之旅 → 香港 HK - Lau Bak 留白 Freespace Livehouse Chor Lai ft. Pang Chun → 香港 HK - Project Mooon x Elf Lab Music Party → 香港 HK  2022 - Global Handpan Hang: Session 19 → 日本 JP - MEMES & FRIENDS Presents: MouseFX ft. Chor Lai & Pang Chun - Reggae Party → 香港 HK - MEMES & CHOR: 係咪癡線音樂會 → 香港 HK - 太一對話音樂 - Chor Handpan → 香港 HK - 此地•異鄉 | 音樂x詩會→ 香港 HK 2021 - MEMES & CHOR The Beautiful Truth - 公開售票場 → 香港 HK - MEMES & CHOR The Beautiful Truth - 善寧會內部慈善場 → 香港 HK - Music Surveillance Live → 香港 HK - Musiquarium w/ Alexmalism & Chor Lai @EatonHK → 香港 HK - 好好生活節 LIVE WELL & FREE FEST 2021 → 香港 HK 2020 - Hong Kong Arts Centre 香港藝術中心 House Music Series - DJ Monsta Kei x Chor Lai "Nature's Heartbeat" → 香港 HK 2019 - FLOAX Wellness Club presents: 初。樂 手碟演奏會 Hand Pan Performance → 香港 HK - PanSiam - Thailand Handpan Gathering → 泰國 THAI - Tokyo HandPan Festival 2019 → 日本 JP - 海或音樂節 → 台灣 TAIWAN 2018 - Asalato Night Taiwan → ​台灣 TAIWAN - DING in BALANCE - the 1st Handpan Festival in China → ​中國 CN - 董事長樂團《祭 The Offering》→ ​台灣 TAIWAN - 智慧山世界音樂第15場:葡萄牙手碟大師Kabeção音樂專場 → ​中國 CN 2017 - World Music Festival → ​台灣 TAIWAN 2016 - Festival 4 Refugees 2016 → ​德國 GERMANY - HOCC "Dear Friend" Concert → 香港 HK - The Aterscoutings Berlin - Body Mapping Lab 2016 → ​德國 GERMANY - World Mouth Harp Festival Of India 2016 → ​印度 INDIA

活動、工作坊、藝術及商業項目
EVENT/ WORKSHOP/ ARTS & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

2023 - AIA Altitude theme song & soundtrack music → 香港 HK  - MEMES & FRIENDS PRESENTS: Chor Lai【金屬的溫度】手碟入門體驗工作坊 → 香港 HK - Oneness Music Presents: Chor Lai【金屬的溫度】手碟入門體驗工作坊 → 香港 HK 2022 - Chloé Harbour City Flagship Opening → 香港 HK - Full Moon Ceremony - Handpan Smudging Sound Bath Forrest Journey → 香港 HK - MEMES & CHOR: 口弦入門體驗工作坊 → 香港 HK - MEMES & CHOR: 係咪癡線情緒工作坊 → 香港 HK - 太一對話音樂 Handpan performance x dialogue → 香港 HK 2021 - Heavens Please x 易辰 IZEN - 秋暮夕月 → 香港 HK - MEMES & CHOR The Beautiful Truth 生死教育工作坊 → 香港 HK 2020 - Gregory Hong Kong x Chor Handpan Musician Marketing Campaign → 香港 HK 2019 - 發行首隻個人大碟《初》→ 香港 HK 2018 -《水底行走的人》電影配樂 (陳安琪導演) → 香港 HK 2017 - Hong Kong Tatler Ball 2017 → 香港 HK - L'OCCITANE Press Event → 香港 HK - 蒐SoulDays Studio - 口簧琴工作坊 → ​台灣 TAIWAN 2016 - Dior Press Event → 香港 HK 2015  - BMW MINI x 麥浚龍JUNO “INSPIRED BY MINI CLUBMAN” → 香港 HK - L'OCCITANE Musical Composition for Spa → 香港 HK

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