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Cold Fairyland, a Shanghai music group, is one of the most creative and skilled progressive rock bands in China. Their style combines Eastern melodies and rhythms with Western symphonic rock. While the fusion part is relatively easy to describe the music itself is not. Combining riffs that are in 7/8 or 13/8 and often layered to be played with different instruments simultaneously might make one to think the end result is a chaos, but the music is still entertaining and solid. Their music has influences from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, early Genesis, Björk, Wong Faye and Dou Wei. The name Cold Fairyland comes from a Chinese translation of one of Haruki Murakami's books (known in English as "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World") favored by Lin Di and reflects the sometimes dark tones of their music.

General information about Cold Fairyland

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English Name Cold Fairyland
Chinese Name 冷酷仙境 / lěng kù xiān jìng
Genre Rock, Folk, World Music
Origin / Present city Shanghai / Shanghai
Founded in 2001
This is an artist which could be a band, musical project, solo musician or any other kind of music collective. For a more precise definition, see Category:Artists.

Band members

Lin Di 林笛 : Pipa, Keyboards, Vocals.

Seppo M. Lehto 林思博 : Bass, (2008.8-)

Zhou ShenAn 周圣安 : Cello, Background Vocals

Li Jia 李佳 : Drums, Background Vocals

Song JianFeng 宋建丰 : Guitar

Xi Jin E 奚近萼 : Keyboards (2008.6-)

Former band members

Su Yong 苏勇 : Bass, Background Vocals


Lineup

Lin Di 林笛 : Pipa, Keyboards, Vocals. Education: Shanghai Conservatory of Music: Major: Traditional Chinese Music, Pipa, Graduated 1997. Born 1975 Shanghai

Seppo M. Lehto 林思博 : Bass, (2008.8-)

Zhou ShenAn 周圣安 : Cello, Background Vocals: Education: Shanghai Opera School, Graduated 2005, Other job: Cellist in Shanghai Opera. Born 1985 Shanghai

Li Jia 李佳 : Drums, Background Vocals. Education: Shanghai Theatre Academy. Other job: Drums and Percussion Teacher. Born 1980 Shanghai

Song JianFeng 宋建丰 : Guitar. Other job: MIDI Device Engineer at a music instrument factory. Born 1978 Shanghai

Xi Jin E 奚近萼 : Keyboards (2008.6-)

Former members

Su Yong 苏勇 : Bass, Background Vocals, Other job: MIDI Device Engineer at a music instrument factory. Born 1975 Anhui

Introduction

Composer/arranger/keyboardist and Pipa master Lin Di has been playing pipa since she was 4 years old. Her arrangement skills are bringing out often very surprising elements from the mix of cello/pipa/keyboards/bass/drums and electric guitar.

CFL was established 2001 by Lin Di and bassist Su Yong. They reworked several songs they had each previously written and made a demo. Unofficially released online, it was soon picked up by an underground record company LStape and released on cassette. This demo became later available as their first CD “Flying Over the City”.

Later the same year (2001) drummer Li Jia joined the band, and with a few others who came and went, they had their first show at a bar called NowhereTown. In September 2001 they played a cancer benefit at XinTianDi’s ARK Rock Club in Shanghai; thus began their long relationship with the club, playing most months at least once.

They have played in many clubs and festivals across China, including The Beijing MIDI Music Festival, often referred to as the Woodstock of China. CFL began a rotation of guitarists until 2003 settling on Song Jian Feng, a MIDI device engineer who works with Su Yong. Next to join in 2004 was the cellist known as Yao Yao (Zhou Shengan) from the Shanghai Opera. Xi JinE was added as a keyboard player in summer of 2008, and Seppo M. Lehto replaced Su Yong on bass guitar in August 2008.

Cold Fairyland has released 5 albums, two in Taiwan, 3 in China the last one being a live album recorded in ARK Club in Shanghai 2005.

History

Cold Fairyland in 2008

2001

2001, formed by Lin Di and Su Yong. Later the same year, Li Jia joined. June 1st, they performed in the nowheretown bar. September 23rd, they performed during a cancer benefit concert at Ark Livehouse, Shanghai. October 2nd, they perform in Shanghai's People Park. In December they perform at the Donghua University.

2002

In 2002, May 19th, they performed at the Zhong Hua Square in Hangzhou. June 26th, they performed in Shanghai's SUS2 Music Factory. Further in June, Lin Di of CFL is interviewed by Shanghai Screen during a rehearsal.[1] July 13th, they performed at the second anniversary concert of the SUS2 Music Factory. July 28th, they performed in the AnLong Road during the Women Party. July 29th, they performed in Shanghai's Ark Livehouse. Further in July CFL is interviewed for the review of their first record by CityWeekend Shanghai, stating we're just thinking and feeling life through music.[2] August 3rd, they performed in the TaiKangLu music warehouse. September 9th, they performed in the Ark Livehouse. October 14th they performed in the Ark Livehouse. October 16th, they performed in the East China Normal University. October 28th, they performed in the East China University of Politics. November 23rd, they performed in the TaiKangLu music warehouse. December 5th, they performed in the East China University of Science and Technology. December 23rd, they performed in the Ark Livehouse. Sometime in December they also performed in the Shanghai Institute of Technology.

2003

2003, January 1st, they performed in the TaiKangLu music warehouse. January 27th, they performed in the Ark Livehouse. February 6th, they performed in Beijing's Old What? Bar. February 7th, they performed in Beijing's River Bar. February 8th, they performed in Beijing's Get Lucky Bar. February 24th, March 31st, April 14th, May 13th & 25th, June 4th and July 6th, they performed in the Ark Livehouse in Shanghai. On July 19th, they performed during the third anniversary of the SUS2 Music Factory. On July 20th, they performed in the Ark Livehouse. August 17th, they performed in Changsha's Westward Life Bar. October 5th, they performed in the Citic Square. December 20th, they performed in the Ark Livehouse.

2004

Sometime in 2004 Yao Yao joined as a cellist. February 8th, they performed in the Ark Livehouse. February 14th, they performed in Hangzhou's 31# Bar. In March, they released their record Bride in Legend. April 26th, they performed in the Ark Livehouse. May 2nd, they performed in the Nameless Highland, Beijing. May 3rd, they performed in the New Get Lucky in Beijing. June 3rd, they performed in the East China University of Science and Technology. June 25th, they performed in Hangzhou's 31# Bar. July 10th, they performed in Shanghai's Jazz Seek Bar. July 16th/17th they performed in Guangzhou's Solo Bar. August 9th, they performed in Shanghai's Ark Livehouse. August 20th, they performed during Chengdu's Summer Music Festival. October 3rd, they performed during the Midi Music Festival 2004. October 3rd/4th, they performed at the New Get Lucky Bar. December 4th, they performed during the John Lennon Tribute sponsored by Yu Yin Tang Music, in the Ark Livehouse. A compilation record called Give Live a Chance (VA) was released during the concert, containing the cover song "Eleanor Rigby" by Cold Fairyland. December 18th, they performed in the SUS2 Music Factory. December 19th, they performed during in the Ark Livehouse.

2005

CFL in 2005

2005, January 1st, they performed in Shanghai's Ark Livehouse. January 16th, they performed in Shanghai's Harleys. March 19th, they performed in Hangzhou's 31# Bar. Later in March the DVD compilation Beijing Midi Festival 2004 (VA) was released, including a performance of Cold Fairyland. April 28th, they performed in the Shanghai University of Politics. May 3rd-4th, they performed in Beijing's ChaoYang Park. May 22nd, they performed in Shanghai's Ark Livehouse. June 11th, they performed in PuDong during the 麒缨及他的朋友们 event. June 25th, they performed in Shanghai's Creek Art. July 3rd, 2005, one of their songs was featured in the 16th show of Dragonradio. July 29th, they performed during the Gegentala Festival in Inner Mongolia. August 27th, they performed in the Harley's Bar. August 29th, they performed in Shanghai's Ark Livehouse. September 24th, they performed in the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Further in September, their song 黒色的翅膀 was included in the released Pocket Music Hits Vol. 1 (VA) compilation. October 11th-15th, they performed in the Paradiso in Holland, Europe.

2006

2006, January 14th, they performed in Shanghai's DDM Warehouse. March 10th, they performed in the Yu Yin Tang for the release of their Live at ARK- 冷酷仙境 2005现场 record. April 14th, they performed in the Yu Yin Tang. April 23rd, they performed in Hangzhou's Traveler Bar. May 4th, they performed during the Midi Music Festival 2006. May 5th, they performed in the Nameless Highland, Beijing. June 10th, they performed in Shanghai's JingAn Art Loft. July 14th, they performed during the Magic Blue concert in the Yu Yin Tang. July 21st, they performed in Shenzhen for the South China Rock 20 years event. July 22nd, they performed in Guangzhou's Bunker Bar. September 7th/8th, they performed in Shanghai's Goteborg. September 23rd, they performed in Nanjing's University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. September 24th, they performed in Nanjing's 77 Bar. October 24th, they performed in Tokyo, Japan.

2007

2007, January 19th, they performed at Yu Yin Tang at a concert titled Bride in Legend. January 31st, they performed in Holland during a Bride in Legend concert. March 10th, they performed in Shanghai's M50. April 28th, they performed in the SUS2 Bar. In May the DVD compilation Beijing Midi Festival 2006 (DVD) (VA) was released including a performance of Cold Fairyland. Shanghai. June 16th, they performed during their Seeds on the Ground release concert in the ZJ Dream Factory. The record Seeds on the Ground (Cold Fairyland) was released a day later on June 17th. July 14th, they performed in Hangzhou's Loft49. Further in July their song 地上的種子 is included in the magazine compilation of So Rock! Mag vol. 65 and their song 荒城夢魘 is included in Pocket Music 14. August 11th, they performed in Suzhou's Back Street bar. September 20th, they performed in Shanghai's Concert Hall. September 22nd, they performed in Nanjing's Music Festival. October 3rd, they performed in Shanghai's ZhongShan Park. November 17th, they performed at Yu Yin Tang. December 15th, they performed at Ningbo's 1982 Rock Club. December 21st, they performed at Shanghai's Live Bar.

2008

CityWeekend Shanghai Award

2008, January 11th, Cold Fairyland performed in the Shanghai Concert Hall for the second time with Magyar Posse. January 13th, they perform in the Yu Yin Tang, Shanghai. February 6th-10th, Cold Fairyland goes on their first tour in Finland with Magyar Posse. April 11th, they performed in the Yu Yin Tang, Shanghai. May 1st, they performed in the Yu Yin Tang, Shanghai. Sometime in June, Xi JinE joined as keyboard player. May 17th, they released the song Power of love for the victims of the SiChuan Earthquake (youtube link).[3] June 13th, they perform in MoGanShan Road for a S.T.D. party. Sometime in August Seppo Lehto joins as bassist. August 23rd, they performed in Shanghai's Dream Factory. September 14th, they performed during the Shanghai HuaiHai Park Music Festival. September 25th 2008, they performed at the pre-Modern Sky Festival show at Yu Yin Tang. (Bands: 33rd Island, Top Floor Circus, Cold Fairyland).[4] October 2nd, they performed during the Modern Sky Festival 2008 in Beijing. October 4th, they performed during the ZhuJiaJiao World Music Festival and the NOTCH08 festival. October 18th, they performed together with Soothe at the Dream Factory in Shanghai. October 24th, they performed during the ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SHANGHAI. October 29th, they performed in Shanghai's Melting Pot. November 8th, they performed during the Extreme Sports & Music Festival in Shanghai. December 3rd, they performed in Shanghai's Melting Pot. December 8th/9th, they performed in Shenzhen's Musicbase Bar. In 2008, Cold Fairyland also received the award Best Locally-based band by CityWeekend Shanghai. December 8th and 9th they performed in Shenzhen's Music Bar during the Eighth Shenzhen Rock Festival. December 21st to 28th, they went on a trip to Spain performing in Bilbao during the Jet Lag Bio 08.[5] On December 31st, they rocked the Melting Pot.

Finland Tour(2008.2.6--2.10)

  • Feb 6 Wednesday Tavastia ,Helsinki (Chinese New Year)
  • Feb 7 Thursday Klubi, Tampere
  • Feb 8 Friday Lutakko, Jyvaskyla
  • Feb 9 Saturday Henry's Pub, Kuopio
  • Feb 10 Sunday 45 Special, Oulu ,Stopping by to say Hello to Pyro guys,http://www.pyro-ry.com/,in Pyhäntä.

2009

May 3rd, they performed during the Midi Music Festival 2009 in Zhenjiang. May 9th, they performed in the Soma Dream Factory as support act for Beijing punks Brainfailure. May 29th, they rocked the Xihu Music Festival.


Participated Festivals

Photos

  • 2002, August 3rd, photo (c) Cocoart

  • 2004, September 6th, photo (c) Yoshito Katori

  • 2004, September 6th, photo (c) Yoshito Katori

  • 2004, December 13th, photo (c) Yoshito Katori

  • 2005, May 28th, photo (c) Yoshito Katori

  • 2006, July 14th, photo (c) Yoshito Katori

Discography

Major Releases

Special songs

Compilations

  • Rock and Roll Music Mag Issue 2006.4 insert CD and booklet with Zhou ShenAn on both covers. www.xmusicmag.com

Appearances in Podcasts


Further Information

Official pages

Interviews

Photos

Videos

Articles


Other pages

References

  1. ↑ Interview posted at CFL's homepage: http://www.coldfairyland.com/interview/200206.htm
  2. ↑ Interview posted on CFL's homepage: http://www.coldfairyland.com/interview/200207.htm
  3. ↑ Cold Fairyland MySpace Blog, link
  4. ↑ Andy Best (Kungfuology) (2008-09-26). "Top Floor Circus live @ Yuyintang". Retrieved on 2009-04-30.
  5. ↑ Report about their Spain Trip on CFL's homepage: http://www.miyadudu.com/show/2008/spain/Bilbao1.htm


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