Hebe Tien shares memories of late musician Lin Yuan-min after Golden Melody Awards tribute
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Singer Hebe Tien honored late musician Lin
Singer Hebe Tien recently performed a tribute to the late musician Lin "Little Fatty" Yuan-min at the Golden Melody Awards, an event that has garnered significant attention online. The performance, which celebrated Lin's life and music, has been viewed over 650,000 times since its upload.
Tien shared her fond memories of Lin, recalling their interactions from her early days as a contestant in a singing competition to their numerous collaborations in recording studios, on shows, and at concerts. She described Lin as a producer who treated everyone like friends, devoid of any airs or distance, and noted his playful, sometimes childlike personality that endeared him to the artists.
When I received the news of Little Fatty teacher's passing that afternoon, I carefully recalled every moment of our lives meeting and intersecting.
She reminisced about Lin's persistent requests for her to sing, even when she feigned annoyance. These moments, she said, were the most beautiful and pure times she shared with him. Tien viewed his guitar case as a treasure chest filled with his life's questions, pursuits, and acceptance of love, representing the essence and pride of his life.
Hebe Tien! How about you give it your all!
Despite the emotional tribute, Tien admitted to struggling with performance anxiety on the Golden Melody stage, experiencing sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, and muscle tension. The challenge of suppressing her emotions and the fear of breaking down added to her stress. During these moments, she found herself recalling Lin's encouraging words: "Hebe Tien! How about you give it your all!"
Tien concluded by reflecting that their relationship began with music and ended with her singing her gratitude and longing for him. She believes that as long as his work circulates, love will continue to resonate. Lin's son, Yuan Yi, expressed his gratitude to Tien for honoring his father with his songs at the awards ceremony, stating that his father would have been very happy.
Thank you Hebe sister, thank you for being willing to bring these songs to the Golden Melody Awards, he must be very, very happy!
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.