Michael Learns To Rock promises an English Legend
Popular Danish soft rock band, Michael Learns To Rock, also known as MLTR, is returning to China after their 1995 tour of the country. They promise to perform "many songs people know" along with a new track, an English version of Chuan Qi, or Legend, by mainland singer-songwriter Li Jian. It became a big hit when pop diva Faye Wong sang it at the 2010 Spring Festival Gala.
"Though we don't know the language, its soothing melody attracted us as it is similar to our slow, romantic style," says guitarist Mikkel Lentz. They will play their version of the song at their upcoming concerts in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
The band has a special talent for doing re-makes of popular Chinese songs. Their Take Me to Your Heart, which is an adaptation of Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung's classic Goodbye Kiss, in 2004, was a huge hit across the country thanks to its slow melody and simple English lyrics.
