After a hiatus of 30 years, the talented singer Cloudia, also known as Qi Xiaolian, made a comeback last year in 2023. She is the genius behind classic songs in the music industry such as Jacky Cheung’s “Love Letter,” Wan Fang’s “Letting Go of Love,” and Leng Xingmei’s “Love Me Until the End.” Recently, she re-recorded the touching song “My Sun” from her debut album released in 1992, with the intention of spreading warmth to the world in this post-pandemic era.
Qi Xiaolian, who wrote “Love Letter” for Jacky Cheung back in the day, was deeply saddened when she heard that Jacky’s brother was diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and had to cancel the scheduled “Jacky Cheung 60+ World Tour Concert” at the Taipei Arena tonight. She expressed her heartfelt concern for him.
When asked if she had any message for her idol Jacky Cheung, Qi Xiaolian emotionally prayed, “Wishing Jacky’s brother a speedy recovery, may his voice be strong and healthy again. Please rest well, we need you!”
Looking back on 29 years ago when she watched the movie “Love Letter” starring Nakayama Miho, Qi Xiaolian was deeply moved by Jacky Cheung’s song “Love Letter” playing at the end of the film. His heartfelt interpretation has continued to resonate with her through time, whether it is the orchestral version or the acoustic guitar version, both captivating her and bringing back memories of her youth. She credits her past experiences for shaping who she is today.
Qi Xiaolian expressed her gratitude to Jacky Cheung for making his songs timeless and refreshing, allowing her to revisit her creative teenage years 30 years ago. She looks forward to the opportunity to grab tickets to see Jacky Cheung’s concert in the future.
Qi Xiaolian’s meticulously crafted album “My Sun 2023” has topped the sales charts at Eslite Music for three consecutive weeks. She has received numerous feedback from fans, acknowledging the power of music to touch people’s hearts. Riding on this momentum, she launched the “Cherish the Sun” singing and video contest.
Devoting all her energy to this album, Qi Xiaolian not only sang but also served as the overall director, producer, coordinator, creative mind, and copywriter. She romantically expressed, “I want to record Hopes & Dreams, gratitude, and blessings!”
The music video for “My Sun 2022” unexpectedly surpassed 3 million views, prompting her to consider organizing the “Cherish the Sun” singing and video contest.
With the recent changes in daily life worldwide due to the pandemic affecting mental health and well-being, disrupting original plans, along with current global situations and environmental climate change, people often feel lost. One teacher left a message for Qi Xiaolian, stating that continuously listening to the children’s version of “My Sun 2022” for seven hours brought a strong healing power and expressed the desire for sheet music to teach children to sing this song.
Hence, Qi Xiaolian created multiple versions of instrumental music and backing tracks, all included in her album, hoping that more people would use their voices to express gratitude and care for their loved ones. She aims to encourage the recording of “stories of the sun in life” with emotions and creativity, forming a positive cycle and energy field.