We believe that Hong Kong has one of the most vibrant underground music scene in the world today, and, to prove it, The Underground HK is releasing a compilation CD that will showcase the energy & creativity of Hong Kong in one easily accessed package for the world to see!
我們相信香港是全世界其中一個擁有最活躍地下樂壇的城市。
We started to look for bands in February 2008 who would be interested in this project and were overwhelmed with nearly 50 bands applying!
我們在2008年2月開始在香港尋找對此音樂計劃有興趣的樂隊。
This project is a joint collaboration with Mark 1 Studios.
這是一項與Mark 1 Studio 合作的計劃。
Bands were offered the chance to record two ORIGINAL tracks to be included and promoted on “The Underground Compilation #1″. The recordings took place at Mark 1 Studio (live recordings with vocals overdub).
每隊被選中的樂隊均被給予在雜錦碟裡收錄兩首原創歌曲的機會。
On 20th September 2008, we launch Compilation CD #1.
我們第一隻雜錦碟於2008年9月20日正式發行。
This two CD box set contains songs from (in alphabetical order):
22Cats, Born To Hula, Chochukmo, F.B.I., Forgot, Lazy Susans, Sea Monsters, Tai Tai Alibi, The Sinister Left, Velvette Vendetta & Violent Jokes.
雜錦碟內含兩光碟，裡面收錄了以下樂隊的歌曲（以英文字母排列）
22Cats, Born To Hula, Chochukmo, F.B.I., Forgot, Lazy Susans, Sea Monsters, Tai Tai Alibi, The Sinister Left, Velvette Vendetta 和 Violent Jokes.
How to purchase Compilation CD #1 “Something Alternative”?
如何購買雜錦碟 1″Something Alternative”
Those of you in Hong Kong, can either buy one at our shows (the cheapest way!) or go to Hong Kong Records (Pacific Place, Festival Walk or Harbour City) or go to CD Warehouse (City Plaza, New Town Plaza Phase 1, Plaza Hollywood, Discovery Park Centre or Times Square) to buy your own copy
在香港的朋友可以在我們的演出中，或者於香港唱片(Hong Kong Records)的分店（海港城，又一城，太古廣場）和音樂坊(
OR write to us at “Contact Us” page and we’ll send you an email with more details.
你也可以於本站”聯絡”一頁發電郵給我們。
Those of you OUTSIDE Hong Kong, can buy from CDBABY.COM or you can contact us, whichever you prefer!
居住於外國的朋友可以透過CDBABY.COM 購買，或者直接聯絡我們。
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Reviews of Compilation CD # 1
There’s a great review of the CD - track by track over at Hong Kong Independent Music Blog - posted on 26 November 2008 - check out the full review, here’s some snippets:
Satellites (Born To Hula) - Like with Velvette Vendetta, satellites demonstrates the versatility in their song writing. This one has what I think is a cello or double bass, playing the bass line, which instantly sells it. I’m a sucker for a cello in rock songs….
Caped Carnival (The Sinister Left) - Wow. Thats what went through my head after only 40 seconds of playtime. When reviewing this CD, I usually plug in my headphones, crack open a beer and scribble down notes. When Caped Carnival kicked in, I immediately put the pencil down and lay back, and just simply listened to what The Sinister Left had to offer.
Anymore (Forgot) - With the melodic guitars and synth sounds, I was expecting another epic love ballad. Then I hear the lyrics “does playstation annoy you?” and I wonder whats going on?
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South China Morning Post’s review, which came out on 9 November, 2008:
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HK Magazine’s review, which came out on 7 November, 2008:
(Something Alternative is well worth your while - Justice Lai - HK Magazine)
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Time Out’s review, which came out in September at the same time the CD was launched:
