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    ARTIST PROFILE  

     

    SANDY HXM (Huang Xiao-Mei) is a singer-songwriter / music producer / music video director who composes in Mandarin, English, and Japanese. During her undergraduate studies in University of British Columbia, she applied to a short-term exchange program at University of Tokyo. She then came back to her hometown Taiwan for Masters studies in 2013 and has been living in Taiwan since then. Having a background in Sociology and Public Health, she dedicates to create music that relate to local culture, nature and inner values.

     

    FAVORITE GENRE: POP、JAZZ、FUSION、POST-ROCK

     

    INSTRUMENTS: ELECTONE、PIANO、DRUMS、FLUTE、ACOUSTIC GUITAR

     

    FAVORITE ARTISTS: Sheena Ringo、Tokyo Incidents 、 Utada Hikaru、X-JAPAN、Kyary Pamyu Pamyu、She&Him、TOE、FKJ、Norah Jones、Lady Gaga

     

     

    MUSIC CAREER 

    • Started learning Electone at YAMAHA at age 6, moved to Vancouver, Canada at age 11;
      played flute in high school orchestra band; received 1st place in Japanese Singing Contest in high school;
      played in a band as a keyboardist/songwriter and won first place in Vancouver Youth Independent Band Compeition.
      After finishing Masters studies in Taiwan, she continued her passion in songwritings and music production.

     

    • 2018 ----- Self-produced a music video promoting Taiwan tourism in Japanese lyrics 《Let's Meet in Taiwan!》, which received more than 1.7 million views on YouTube

     

    • 2018 ----- Composed and directed tourism music video 《Sea & Light》(Let's Meet in Pingtung!) for 2019 Lantern Festival of Taiwan held in Ping Tung (Japanese lyrics introducing Ping Tung)  
      - Collaboration with Ping Tung County Government   
      - More than 9.2 million views on YouTube 
      - received "East Asian Tourism Film Best Film" at Japan World's Tourism Film Festival

     

    • 2019 ----- Composed and directed tourism music video 《Let's take the Hanshin Train!》 (Mandarin/Japanese lyrics versions introducing Osaka and Kobe, Japan)  
      - Collaboration with Hanshin Electric Railway

     

    • 2019 ----- Composed and created《ICE ICE YOU》Music Video, promoting disctinctive ice desserts across different cities of Taiwan
      - Collaboration with Tourism Bureau of Taiwan

     

    • 2019 ----- Composed and created《Micro Micro Focus》Music Video, introducing technology features through music
      - Collaboration with Microfocus Taiwan

     

    • 2019 ----- New Taipei Woman Power Interview with New Taipei City x CommonWealth Magazine
      - Sharing experience as a female music producer

     

    • 2020 ----- Composed and created Theme song for 2020 National High School Games《 Pingtung Keep Going!》Music Video  
      - Collaboration with Ping Tung County Government

     

    • 2020 ----- Composed and created tourism music video《Dream to Nantou》(English & Mandarin version)
      - Collaboration with Nantou County Government

     

    • 2022 ----- Composed and created tourism music video 《24-Hour Keelung》(Japanese Lyrics)
      - Collaboration with Keelung City Government
      - Winner of "Asian Grand Prix & Gold prize" at Asian Competition at Japan's World Tourism Film Festival, JWTFF 2023
      - Winner of "Best Music & Dance" Award at ART&TUR – Festival Internacional de Cinema de Turismo 2023

     

    • 2022 ----- Directed Marketing Videos for National Taipei University of Education, and Master of Public Health, National Taiwan University

     

    • 2023 ----- Composed and created tourism music video 《Yaho! Liho!》, introducing agriculture and Leisure Farms of Taiwan
      - Collaboration with Taiwan Council Of Agriculture Executive Yuan & Taiwan Leisure Farms Development Association
      - Received "Silver Prize in Asian Competition" at Japan's World Tourism Film Festival, JWTFF 2023

     

     

    • 2024 ----- ORIGINAL DEBUT ALBUM "Appreciation" Release on April 2nd. 2024    
  • New Album《Appreciation》

    Released on 2024.04.02

    Over the years, as a music and short video creator, I have devoted myself to tell stories of local and beautiful landscapes to the world through music; but when I write in the quiet of the night, what lingers in my mind often are the scenes of personal growth, the grass field from my childhood memories, the elderly family in my hometown, and my pet waiting for me to come home. I realized that my heart is filled with the ordinary but loving moments from daily life.

    By keeping my mind calm, I began to feel the beauty of everything more deeply, and savor every ounce of inspiration. Through music, I heal the wounds of the past, and learn to embrace my courage and vulnerability; I accept the inevitable joys and sorrows of life, and appreciate the beauty and imperfection of this world.

    Through composing, I settled myself down, and carried out a conversation with life. In this 40-minute music, I would like to invite you to feel your surroundings again, listen to the sound of the earth, and find your inner peace. Let's say “Thank you” gently to both the world and yourself.

    #gratitude #love #life #innerpeace #imperfection

     

    Sandy’s first original album “Appreciation” centers around the idea of reflecting on the daily bits and pieces from various angles, highlighting the sense of gratitude from every moment in life. “Appreciation” is a word that Sandy likes very much, as it carries multiple meanings such as “gratitude”, “admiration”, “cherishing”, “love”, and “understanding”. It is a state of mind that is much deeper than mere thankfulness. The album contains ten original tracks, each written as an expression for life, earth, and oneself. Sandy gently voices her appreciation to ten subjects through her lyrics and rich arrangements, hoping to serve as a piece of companionship and comfort for the listeners.


    《Appreciation》Tracklist
    01. 前世今生 (Past Life)
    02. Botany
    03. Quiet Mind
    04. 真不愧是你 (Classic You)
    05. 回家看你 (Going Home)
    06. Dear Road
    07. 時鐘 (Clock)
    08. 愛你的每個日常 (Daily Love)
    09. Dear Earth
    10. 晚安曲 (Good Night Song)

     

    《Appreciation》Lyrics & Song Briefs in English

    Cover Design of “Appreciation” physical album

     

    Using an envelope as the main core concept, the round buckle with string in the back ties the letter together along with the stories and the gratitude within. For sustainable reason, only a very limited number of hardcopies were printed; the entire envelope is made of recycled paper as opposed to plastic CD case, echoing the concept of "Botany" & "Dear Earth" in the album. Each album contains an exclusive design of a thank-you postcard set. Through these songs, she hopes to encourage listeners to recall subjects they appreciate from the past to present. On the postcards, write down the words that may have been difficult to express. Whether or not they are sent, the listeners are invited to fulfill the spirit of “Appreciation” together.

     

     

     

    Album Production Credit

     

    Album Producers | SANDY HXM / Sheng Fei Lu

    Singles Producers | SANDY HXM / Sheng Fei Lu / Joshua Lee

    Song writers | all songs and lyrics written by SANDY HXM

    except for “Botany” (by Shao Zu Huang)

    Arrangers | Sheng Fei Lu / Ya-Hsin Tian / Joshua Lee / Ping Hsu /

    SANDY HXM / Marvin Fockens

    Recording Engineers | Chris Chen / Michael Lee / Joshua Lee/ BonBon Chen

    Recording Studio | 112F Recording Studio / Soft-World Studio / Musit Music Studio / Wasteland Studio

    Mixing Engineers | Zen Chen / Killer Wang / Keller Wang / Thomas Chuang /

    Joshua Lee / Hsiang Yu Chou / Jeremy Chua

    Instruments | Six Arts Music String Ensemble / Wen Wei Chen / Hwa Jou Shieh /

    Savulu Abangulran / Yu Min "Birdy" Chen / Dato Chang / Szu-chien Lu / Wei Han Pan / Wu Yi Hung / Luo Dan / Mathias Lunde

    Harmony | See Han Chen / Karin Wang (Opera Soprano)

    Vocal Producer | Hao Ku

    Mastering Producer / Music Executive Director | Sheng Fei Lu

    Mastering Engineer | Alan Douches @ West West Side Music Studio

    Planning | SANDY HXM / Tiffany Wu / Sam Huang

    Graphic Designer | Stride F.

    Photographer | Murphy Yeh

    Digital Release | Believe Taiwan, Inc.

    Physical copies Published & Distributed | Ho Vision Entertainment Co., Ltd

    Publisher | LUCKY DUO International ltd.

    Cooperation | Sound Decision Inc.

     

     

     

  • 2024 New Music Video

    【真不愧是你】(Classic You)

    Music Video Directors: SANDY HXM / SHI BO JUN

     

    When we are being loved and loving someone in a healthy relationship, even the people around you can feel the happiness you radiate. Your closest family and friends who know you the most give you blessings and sincerely feel happy for you for finding the one. The song and music video is about admiring and appreciating the presence of your other half. While the song is written and arranged in a vintage style, the lyrics and stories reflect the goals of many modern couples, where we work hand in hand and become the best partners in building a future together.

     

    With the vintage music style, Sandy invited dance performers from Naughty Swing, one of the most well-known Swing Dance group in Taiwan to play the roles of a couple in the music video. The dance chemistry between the two reflects the feelings and moments when you knew that you've found the right person. Traditionally, swing dance is consisted of a 'lead'(men) and a 'follower'(women). Through occasional gender-switching choreography, we integrate the concept of gender equality. We support and take care of each other; we respect each other's individual characteristics, surpassing the traditional gender stereotypes and find the kind of lifestyle that suits each unqie couples the best.

    | Music Production|

    Lyricist/Composer/Vocal| SANDY HXM

    Producer / Arranger / Vocal Recording|Sheng Fei Lu @ Musit Music Studio

    Drums|Wen Wei Chen

    Guitar|Hwa Jou Shieh / Savulu Abangulran

    Bass| Yu Min "Birdy" Chen

    Backing Vocal/Backing Vocal Arranger|See Han Chen

    Recording Engineer|Chris Chen @ 112F Recording Studio

    Mixing Engineer|Zen Chien @ 112F Recording Studio

    Mastering Producer|Sheng Fei Lu

    Mastering Engineer|Alan Douches @ West West Side Music Studio

     

    |Film Team|

    Director|SANDY HXM/ SHI BO JUN

    Production|Tiffany Wu

    Production Design|Yoyo Chu

     

    Cinematographer|SHI BO JUN @R&F Studio

    2nd AC | Mirager Production House

    Collaboration | Zion Wen

    Gaffer|ZENG,ZHONG-CHENG

    Lighting Technician|中成 Team

    Behind the scenes|Zion Wen

    Cut & Colorist|R&F Studio

     

    Makeup Artist|Sasa Shin

    Hairstylist|Abby Liu

    Assistant to Stylist | Queena Zhuang

     

    |Dance Performance|

    Choreography |Willie Lin / Jing-Yi Chiew @Naughty Swing

    Talent|Jing-Yi Chiew /Willie Lin / Yu-Hsuan Chen / Shen Chia You

     

    |Artist Team|

    Project Manager |Tiffany Wu

    Planning Assistant|Yoyo Chu

     

    ISRC: FR-10S-24-18000

    OP|LUCKY DUO International ltd.

    Presented by|LUCKY DUO International ltd.

    Cooperation |Sound Decision Inc.

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    【前世今生】 Past Life

    The mysterious workings of intertwined “love and souls” is a topic much beyond the reach of science. Why did we come to this life? And why do we leave? We are all dust in the wind; people come and go in our lives. We experience life in the ups and downs, find balance between vulnerability and toughness, learn about ourselves through the love and pain we experience, master the challenges we encounter at each stage, and appreciate every encounter in our life.

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    |音樂製作 Music Production|

    製作人/詞/曲/演唱 Producer/Lyricist/Composer/Vocal|黃小玫 SANDY HXM

    編曲/合成器 Arranger / Synth|黃小玫 SANDY HXM / Marvin Fockens

    吉他 Guitar | Marvin Fockens

    和聲 Backing Vocals |黃小玫 SANDY HXM

    人聲編輯 Vocal Editing|黃小玫 SANDY HXM / 許朔僑 Joe Hsu

    錄音師 Recording Engineer|李晨安 Michael Lee @ 智冠錄音室 Soft World Music

    混音師 Mixing Engineer | 莊鈞智 Thomas Chuang @ 完美聲音錄音室Perfect Sound Studio

    母帶後期處理製作人 Mastering Producer|呂聖斐 Sheng Fei Lu

    母帶後期處理工程師 Mastering Engineer|Alan Douches @ West West Side Music Studio

     

    |影像製作 Music Video Production|

    影像製作公司 Video Production Company|伯樂創意有限公司 Bole studio

    監製 Executive Producer|陳弘軒 fallinjason

    導演 Director|李金勳 Joseph Lee

    導演助理 Assistant to Director|吳語馨 Gipi Wu

    攝影指導 D.O.P | 李金勳 Joseph Lee

    攝影助理 2nd A.C|蔡巧琳 Chiao Hu Tsai

    二機攝影 B Camera|李長紘 Charlie Mi

    製片 Producer | 陳弘軒 fallinjason

    燈光師 Gaffer|李金勳 Joseph Lee

    燈光助理 Best Boy|蔡巧琳 Chiao Hu Tsai

     

    造型總監 Stylist | 王依潔 Koimi Wang

    助理造型 Assistant to Stylist | 翁敏茹 Miru Weng

    小玫化妝師 Makeup Artist|王依潔 Koimi Wang

    化妝師 Makeup Artist|幸寧馨 Sasa Shin

    髮型師 Hairstylist|幸寧馨 Sasa Shin

     

    剪接 Editor|李金勳 Joseph Lee

    調光 Colorist|李金勳 Joseph Lee

    標準字設計 Logotype|吳語馨 Gipi Wu

     

    |舞蹈表演 Dance Performance|

    舞蹈編排 Choreography |張庭歡 Una Chang / 莫天昀 Tien-Yun Mou

    主演 Talent|張庭歡 Una Chang / 莫天昀 Tien-Yun Mou

     

    |藝人團隊 Artist Team|

    專案經理 Project Manager |吳育葶 Tiffany Wu

    企劃助理 Planning Assistant|邱中佑 Yoyo Chu

     

    ISRC: FR-10S-24-17997

    OP|好韻多多國際有限公司 LUCKY DUO International ltd.

    出品公司 Presented by|好韻多多國際有限公司 LUCKY DUO International ltd.

    協力單位 Cooperation |尙鼎益全球科技股份有限公司 Sound Decision Inc.

    【Botany】

    We accompany nature through the seasons, witness the weeds grow into forests and experience the endless cycle of emptiness to fullness. Just like life, we grow from obstacles, and gain courage through setbacks. "Botany" is Sandy's latest single, written by her brother, Shao Zu (Ken) Huang, who wrote the song after being inspired by the stories of the forest ranger. Upon hearing the original demo recording of the song, Sandy imagined an indie post-rock arrangement would best carry out the essence of this composition; thus invited the critically acclaimed producer/Hello Nico's guitarist, Joshua Lee to collaborate.

    🌱音樂製作名單 Music Production

    演唱 Vocal|黃小玫 SANDY HXM

    詞/曲 Lyricist/Composer|黃紹祖 Shao Zu Huang

    製作人 Producer|李詠恩 Joshua Lee

    編曲 Arranger|徐平 Ping Hsu

    鋼琴 Piano|張晁毓 Dato Chang

    鼓組 Drums|潘維瀚 Wei Han Pan

    和聲 Backing Vocals|陳思函 See Han Chen

    人聲編輯 Vocal Editing|陳逸宏 BonBon Chen/李詠恩 Joshua Lee

    錄音/混音 Recording/Mixing|李詠恩 Joshua Lee @荒原錄音室 The Wasteland Studio

    母帶後期處理製作人 Mastering Producer|呂聖斐 Sheng Fei Lu

    母帶後期處理工程師 Mastering Engineer|Alan Douches @ West West Side Music Studio

     

    🌱影像製作名單 Music Video Production

    導演 Director|黃小玫 SANDY HXM

    副導 Assistant Director|黎泉成 Shen Lye

    製片 Production|吳育葶 Tiffany Wu

    攝影 D.O.P|高偉鳴 Armin Kao/朱偉祥 Weixiang

    美術 Production Design|邱中佑 Yoyo Chu

    妝髮 Hair & Make-up|孟雅琴 Gina & 劉庭妤 Debbie @Sui Makeup

    剪輯 Editing|邱中佑 Yoyo Chu

    ISRC FR-10S-24-17998OP|好韻多多國際有限公司 LUCKY DUO International ltd.

    出品公司 Presented by|好韻多多國際有限公司 LUCKY DUO International ltd.

    協力單位 Cooperation |尙鼎益全球科技股份有限公司 Sound Decision Inc.

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  • Music Work / Discoraphy

    listen to my music on Spotify / Apple Music / stream platforms https://bfan.link/appreciation
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    (8 tracks in Mandarin; 2 in English)

    2024.04.02

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    (Mandarin)

    2024.03.06

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    (English)

    2024. 02. 16

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    《24時間基隆》
    (24-Hour Keelung)

    (Japanese)

    2022

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    《海と光》Sea & Light
    2019 Lantern Festival Promotion Song

    (Japanese)

    2019

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    《屏東 Keep Going !》
    Theme song for 2020 National High School Games

    (Mandarin)

    2020

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    《ヤッホー・リホー!》
    (Taiwan Agriculture CM SONG)

    (Japanese)

    2022

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    《Dream to Nantou》
    Nantou tourism song

    (English)

    2021

  • Past Work

    《24時間基隆》
    24-Hour Keelung

    #Tourism #Japanese
    • Collaboration with Keelung City Government
    • Winner of "Asian Grand Prix & Gold prize" at Asian Competition at Japan's World Tourism Film Festival, JWTFF 2023
    • Winner of "Best Music & Dance" Award at ART&TUR – Festival Internacional de Cinema de Turismo 2023

    《海と光》Sea & Light
    Let's meet in PingTung!

    #Tourism #Japanese
    • Theme song for 2019 Lantern Festival of Taiwan held in Ping Tung
    • Collaboration with Ping Tung County Government
    • More than 9.2 million views on YouTube
    • Received "East Asian Tourism Film Best Film" at Japan World's Tourism Film Festival
    《台湾で会おうね!》
    Let's meet in Taiwan!
    #Tourism #Japanese
    • Self-produced a music video promoting Taiwan tourism in Japanese lyrics
    • received more than 1.7 million views on YouTube

     

    《屏東 Keep Going !》

    #Sports #Mandarin
    • Composed and created Theme song for 2020 National High School Games
    • Collaboration with Ping Tung County Government

    《ヤッホー・リホー!》
    (Yaho! Liho! )

    #台灣農業旅行 
    • Composed theme song promoting agriculture and leisure farm of Taiwan
    • Collaboration with Taiwan Council Of Agriculture Executive Yuan & Taiwan Leisure Farms Development Association
    • Received "Silver Prize in Asian Competition" at Japan's World Tourism Film Festival, JWTFF 2023

    《Hello Hello》

    #People-oriented-transit
    • Client: Nantou County Government
    • Promoting People-oriented designs of public transit and road construction

     

    《往夢想的旅程》

    (A Journey to your Dream)

    #Banking 
    • Collaboration: Bank SinoPac
    • Theme song for micro-film commercial

    《DADADAWHO》

    #Banking
    • Collaboration: Bank SinoPac
    • Wrote, produced and performed for Theme song of DAWHO Digital Account

    《DAWHO WAHOO》

    #Banking
    • Collaboration: Bank SinoPac
    • Wrote, produced and performed for Theme song of DAWHO Digital Account

    《熱戀屏東》

    "In love with Pingtung"

    30-Sec Commercial

    #Tourism
    • Client: Pingtung County Government
    • Video Production

    《ICE ICE你》

    #Tourism
    • Client: Tourism Bureau
    • promoting disctinctive ice desserts across different cities of Taiwan

    《我們搭阪神電車吧!》

    Let's take the Hanshin Train

    #Tourism #Mandarin
    • Introducing Osaka and Kobe, Japan
    • Collaboration with Hanshin Electric Railway
    《阪神電車で行こうよ!》
    Let's take the Hanshin Train
    #Tourism #Japanese
    • Introducing Osaka and Kobe, Japan
    • Collaboration with Hanshin Electric Railway

    《旅行只想・到屏東》

    #Tourism
    • Client: Pingtung County Government
    • Video Production

    《豐豐豐存股》

    #Banking
    • Collaboration: SinoPac Futures
    • Commercial theme song for stock investment and futures

    《我在南投心自由》

    #Tourism #Mandarin
    • Collaboration: Nantou County Government
    • Tourism Theme song for Nantou

    《Dream to Nantou》

    #Tourism #English
    • Collaboration: Nantou County Government
    • Tourism Theme song for Nantou

    《Micro Micro Focus》

    #Technology
    • Introducing technology features through music
    • Collaboration with Microfocus Taiwan

    《真不愧是你》

    #Construction #RealEstate

    • Client: 鉅陞建設
    • Introducing building features through music

    《T-REC》

    #CleanEnergy
    • Collaboration: Ministry of Economic Affairs
    • Promoting T-REC Clean Energy and sustainable vision

    《心的公路》

    #Road Construction
    • Collaboration: Directorate General of Highways, MOTC
    • Theme song for micro-film commercial
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