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<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻网/<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />

The Debut <strong>of</strong> German Hip-Pop Band<br />

―Massive Tone‖ at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116209918<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 13th, 2005: The German hip-pop band ―Massive<br />

Tone‖ will have its first show in Beijing at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hall on May 17th,<br />

bringing the native flavor <strong>of</strong> hip-pop music, at the time when hip-pop is becoming<br />

popular in mainland China.<br />

A loose coat, a naughty big hat, a kind <strong>of</strong> disdaining expression <strong>of</strong> the eyes, a style<br />

diverged from the mainstream, a cynical character and a finger-popping melody-<br />

these are characteristics <strong>of</strong> hip-pop music different from classical music. Unlike the<br />

European and American hip-pop style which we usually enjoy, German hip-pop<br />

bands break from the tradition <strong>of</strong> criticizing society and have no racial discrimination.<br />

Love and tedious daily-life situations are their major themes instead <strong>of</strong> the<br />

dissatisfaction at politics and society. As a founder and leading band <strong>of</strong> German<br />

hip-pop music, ―Massive Tone‖ secures its top position on the music circle by the<br />

means <strong>of</strong> their intellectual lyrics and appropriate satire. During the 12 years after its<br />

foundation, ―Massive Tone‖ has released 15 singles and 3 albums, including ―Nod‖,<br />

―Sudden Attack‖ and ―MT3‖. Among these singles, ―Nod‖ is considered as a classical<br />

piece <strong>of</strong> German hip-pop music. ―Sudden Attack‖ and another single ―Difference‖ has<br />

appeared in the world list as the most popular album and single. ―MT3‖, the new<br />

album <strong>of</strong> 2002, ranked first in the best-seller list.<br />

In order to perform the hip-pop art <strong>of</strong> original German style, ―Massive Tone‖ will bring<br />

to us some classical singles such as ―Money or Love‖, ―The Dream Way‖ and ―What<br />

are You Waiting for?‖. This concert will be a wonderful chance <strong>of</strong> communication<br />

between Chinese hip-pop lovers and this top hip-pop band <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : www.sohu.com<br />

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