Swing (Hong Kong band)
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Eric Kwok, Jerald Chan |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | Music albums |
Swing is a musical duo from Hong Kong, established in 1999, made up of Eric Kwok and Jerald Chan. Initially performing under the name "Snowman," their prominent tracks include "1984" and "A ticket in half" (半張飛).
The duo parted ways in 2002 but reunited in 2009 to launch the album Wu Dang. They subsequently released the Electro album in 2010.
Career
Chan and Kwok first connected in 1997 after Chan returned to Hong Kong following his university studies.
In 1999, they created the group Snowman under EEI, a subsidiary of EMI, and released their first album titled Snowman. They were responsible for songwriting and arrangements, while vocal production was handled by Chung Ting Yat, Danny. Additionally, they composed songs for artists such as Gigi Leung Wing-Kei.
Following the closure of EEI in 2000, Kwok continued writing music for performers including Eason Chan, Jacky Cheung, and Cass Phang, producing well-known pieces like The Lucky Ferris Wheel (幸福摩天輪) and To The Boys I Loved (給我愛過的男孩們). That same year, Snowman joined EEG to create music for Lillian Ho Ka-Lei.[1] Later, they transitioned to EEG’s subsidiary Music Plus and rebranded themselves as "Swing".
Under the EEG label, Swing released four albums: Swing, On Fire, For Sale, and Swing Swang Swung.[2]
In 2001, they received the best group award at Commercial Radio Hong Kong's Ultimate Song Chart Awards.
Kwok and Chan also worked with radio personalities, crafting songs such as Yiu Wing Entertainment (耀榮娛樂) and Little Meteor (小流星) for a musical featuring Commercial Radio DJs Sammy Leung and Kitty Yuen. Furthermore, they composed pieces like Sing Sung (惺忪) and Fate, Luck and Feng Shui (一命、二運、三風水) for programs on RTHK.
After releasing the compilation album Swing Swang Swung, Swing disbanded in 2002.
Between 2002 and 2009, Eric Kwok focused on composing for various artists including Sally Yeh, Eason Chan, and Hacken Lee. His 2008 composition for Kay Tse, titled Wedding Card Street (囍帖街), garnered several local music accolades.
During this period, Jerald Chan produced music for talents signed with Silly Thing, such as Juno Mak and Yan Ng, and co-produced the comeback compilation album of Prudence Liew, named Opening the Sexual Boundaries (大開色界).
Swing reunited in 2009 at Eason Chan's SAME WRONG SIN concert, sharing the stage with Eason Chan and Mr.
In September 2009, they released the album Wu Dang (武當), promoting it through live performances at the Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre as well as Stanley Plaza. The album secured three awards that year.
The EP Electro (電) was launched by Swing in August 2010 at an event held outside the World Trade Center in Causeway Bay.
Albums
- Snowman (23 November 1999)
- Swing (1 October 2000)
- On Fire (1 July 2001)
- For Sale (6 December 2001)
- Swing Swang Swung (8 March 2002)
- 武當 (9 September 2009)
- 電 (3 August 2010)
- Swing到盡 (17 November 2011)