Yip Sai Wing
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Yip Sai Wing is a songwriter
, singer and the drummer
of the Hong Kong
rock band Beyond
. He is the only remaining original member of Beyond.
In 1983, Sai Wing, along with the late Wong Ka Kui
and a few other friends, formed Beyond.
In 2003, Beyond won the "Best Original Film Song" at the 23rd Annual Hong Kong Film Awards for "Vast Skies" (長空 or "Chang Kong"), which was written by Sai Wing and Wong Ka Keung
.
Starting from 2002, he started to develop his career in mainland China.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, singer and the drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
of the Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
rock band Beyond
Beyond (band)
Beyond was a rock band formed in Hong Kong in 1983. The band became prominent in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia. They were also very popular in mainland China. The band was, and still is, widely considered as the most successful and influential Cantonese band from Hong Kong...
. He is the only remaining original member of Beyond.
In 1983, Sai Wing, along with the late Wong Ka Kui
Wong Ka Kui
Wong Ka-Kui was a Hong Kong composer, songwriter, musician and singer. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the founder of the Hong Kong rock band Beyond....
and a few other friends, formed Beyond.
In 2003, Beyond won the "Best Original Film Song" at the 23rd Annual Hong Kong Film Awards for "Vast Skies" (長空 or "Chang Kong"), which was written by Sai Wing and Wong Ka Keung
Wong Ka Keung
Steve Wong Ka-Keung is a Hong Kong musician, composer and the songwriter. He was one of the members of the now disbanded, Hong Kong rock band Beyond. Steve Wong plays bass guitar and provides vocals...
.
Starting from 2002, he started to develop his career in mainland China.
Discography
- Beautiful Time Machine (EP)（Chinese:美麗的時光機器） (2001)
- Remember You (EP) (2003)
- Leaves Turned Red（Chinese：葉子紅了）（2005）
- Mercy（Chinese：慈悲）（2009）
Filmography
- Bust Family (2004)
- A Wicked Ghost III: The Possession (2002)
- Modern Cinderella (2002)
- Human Pork Chop (2001)
- Party of a Wealthy Family (1991)
- Beyond's Diary (1991)
- The Fun, the Luck, and the Tycoon (1989)
- Happy Ghost 4 (1989)