Derivative Works: Lifestyle
The identity of teenagers and the problems related to youth are reflected in the recreated Cantopop. Most of the active netizens are teenagers born after 1980s and 1990s, the theme of the derivative works often come from the common experiences in the age of our generation. From the love value of Hong Kong Woman, singleton phenomenon among young adults to the collective memories of the generations.
條女很清楚收兵好過嫁人 (2012)
Adapted from 陳奕迅 "落花流水"
The song reflect the problematic love value common in Hong Kong
二十蚊餐 (2012)
Adapted from 陳奕迅 "六月飛霜"
The song shows the dominance of McDonald (as well as other fast-food chain) in Hong Kong which deteriorate the health of people. Ironically, it reflects most of the people can only afford McDonald for dining even the company increase the price frequently.
中秋你註定一人 (2014)
Adapted from Dear Jane "不許你注定一人"
The song reflect the common phenomenon, single love status, among teenagers in Hong Kong
當大雄失去叮噹 (2015)
Adapted from 張敬軒 "青春常駐"
The song is to commemorate a Hong Kong voice actor named Lam Pou Chuen (林保全). He is well-known by voice acting Doraemon, a Japanese cartoon character who is the collective memories of most of the Hong Kong people
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