“Symbol of Destiny” (命运符号) is the debut studio album by Hong Kong singer Hacken Lee 李克勤, released in 1987. It also refers to the album’s titular track.
Song Overview
- Creative Background: The song was composed and written by Hacken Lee himself, with arrangements by Terry Chan (Du Zichi). As an early career milestone, it showcased his budding talent as a singer-songwriter.
- Release Date: November 1987.
- Musical Style: An inspirational pop ballad. The lyrics use the metaphor of a “seed in the soil” to represent life’s journey, conveying a message of resilience and the determination to overcome adversity to reach the “highest peak.”
- Vocal Performance: The track is famous for its demanding finale, where the vocals continuously climb in pitch (“I see it, I touch it, I reach it, reaching the highest”), a segment often cited as a classic display of his vocal range.
The Album: “Symbol of Destiny”
This album marked the beginning of Hacken Lee’s career in the Cantopop industry and features several enduring tracks:
- “Moonlight Serenade” (月半小夜曲): This is the album’s most legendary song. Though it received a modest reception upon its initial release, it became a massive hit after being re-recorded in 1989, ultimately becoming one of his signature works.
- “Farewell to Melancholy” (告別憂鬱): Another notable track from the album that received radio airplay.
- “Absolute Self” (絕對自我): A duet featuring fellow PolyGram newcomer Christopher Wong (Huang Kaiqin)
[1987-11-04] 李克勤 命运符号
The 香港复黑王版
A slightly larger album art cover
李克勤 命运符号 Tracks
| 曲序 | 曲目 | 作词 | 作曲 | 编曲 | 备注 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 命运符号 | 克勤 | 克勤 | 杜自持 | |
| 2. | 偶然 | 刘毓华 | Geoff Stephens John Carter | 卢东尼 | 改编自Herman’s Hermits的《My Sentimental Friend》 同曲曲目：曹永廉的《分手的借口》 |
| 3. | 告别忧郁 | 简宁 | 岩崎元是 | 袁卓繁 | 改编自岩崎元是&WINDY的《サヨナラ、君のロンリネス》 |
| 4. | 丝丝雨线 | 克勤、小美 | 高见泽俊彦 | 卢东尼 | 改编自THE ALFEE的《君が通り过ぎたあとに》 |
| 5. | 长途电话 | 黄凯芹 | 黄凯芹 | 卢东尼 | |
| 6. | 谁愿分手 | 向雪怀 | 钮大可 | 卢东尼 | 改编自比莉的《柔情都市》 ⓟⓒ1985 – 12 |
| 7. | 月半小夜曲 | 向雪怀 | 河合奈保子 | 杜自持 | 改编自河合奈保子的《ハーフムーン･セレナーデ》 |
| 8. | 制造渺茫 | 陈海琪 | 翁家齐 | 翁家齐 | |
| 9. | 绝对自我（黄凯芹合唱） | 小美 | 玉置浩二 | 苏德华 | 改编自安全地带、井上阳水的《夏の终リのハーモニー》 |
| 10. | 雪女 | 潘源良 | 德永英明 | Joey Villanueva | 改编自德永英明的《ため息のステイ》 |
| 11. | 手表 | 潘源良 | Barry Flynn | Donald Ashley | 改编自Big Supreme的《Don’t Walk》 |
| 12. | 明天是个谜 | 卢国沾 | 宗次郎 | 杜自持 | 改编自宗次郎的《大黄河》纯音乐 |
