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Armed
with a guitar and determination, Shi-xian Liao moved from Southern
Taiwan to Taipei in pursuit of a career in music. In his debut album
“Wonderland” in which he wrote and co-produced every song, Liao
sings about love, dream, frustration and homesickness born out of
years of struggle. Although the lyrics reflect the confusion and
uncertainty of youth, the music shows an assurance beyond his age.
From ballads, blues-rock, to fast-paced, explosive rock, the eleven
songs blend various musical styles and tie them together with a
heavy dose of guitar. Liao's emotional, direct, and diverse music
not only strikes the right chord of many young people who shared the
experience of having to leave home for better opportunities in big
cities but also portends more to come. |
