[Live Review + Photography] Clockenflap 2014 – Vibrant Diversity and Political Infusion

Clockenflap 2014 – Vibrant Diversity and Political Infusion
Clockenflap 2014 的多元色彩與政治陰霾

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Photo Gallery 現場相片
DAY 1 – ChthoniC, The Vaccines, Mogwai, The Raveonettes
Day 2 – Travis, Kool & The Gang, We Were Evergreen
DAY 3 – Tenacious D, Flaming Lips, My Little Airport
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(中文版本在下)

As Hong Kong’s hottest musical event, Clockenflap brings world-class lineups to town every year. In 2014, we have the up-and-coming electronic band CHVRCHES, post-rock elites Mogwai, brit-pop representatives The Vaccines and Travis, pop rock delights The Raveonettes from Denmark and We Were Evergreen from France, disco kings Kool and the Gang, the hilarious and talented Tenacious D, critical-acclaimed extreme metal band Chthonic from Taiwan and psychedelic legend The Flaming Lips as the the final headliner.

Clockenflap 音樂節作為香港最炙手可熱的音樂盛會，每年都會把世界級的陣容帶來港。2014年的表演嘉賓有火速冒起的電子樂隊 CHVRCHES，後搖精英 Mogwai，brit-pop 代表則有 The Vaccines 和 Travis，清新流行搖滾新秀、來自丹麥的 The Raveonettes 和法國的 We Were Evergreen，disco 殿堂組合 Kool and the Gang，充滿幽默和才華的 Tenacious D，享負盛名的台灣極端金屬樂隊閃靈，當然還有迷幻音樂的傳奇 The Flaming Lips 作為最終壓軸。

Clockenflap must have something for anyone. It seems their strategy is successful in attracting a more diverse attendees. From our observation, this year has drawn more local music fans and younger gig-goers like students.

無論你喜歡甚麼音樂類型，Clockenflap 總會有一個演出單位合你心意。從我們的觀察，今年成功吸引更多本地樂迷和年輕觀眾 (不少學生朋友們)，看來他們的戰略成功吸引更多樣化人士參與。

The organizer also invites more local bands filling in the line-up, including our favorite Shepherds The Weak and top pop duo My Little Airport.

主辦方還邀請更多本地樂隊出席，包括我們喜歡的 Shepherds The Weak 和很受本港樂迷歡迎的流行二人組 My Little Airport。

Since The Umbrella Revolution is the hot topic of the time, audience and even the performers decide to use this moment to express their support through music, or as simple as raising a yellow umbrella.

由於正值雨傘革命，觀眾甚至一些表演團隊決定利用這機會通過音樂、甚至簡單至舉起黃傘，以示支持。

Music is never about a note or melody, but a matter of social collision all along. Even the song itself might not be intended to be political, like Travis’ Why Does It Always Rain On Me?, the political message evokes in listener’s mind will add another layer of meaning to it.

音樂不只是一個音符或旋律，而是社會文化的一部份。即使歌曲本身可能沒有任何政治意識，但當在聆聽者心中喚起了政治訊號後，如 Travis 的 Why Does It Always Rain On Me?，樂章便增加了另一層意義。