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Gong Linna's Performance with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

This article discusses the upcoming performance of Gong Linna with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. Gong Linna is famous for her song 'TanTe,' a 2010 New Year's performance that went viral due to its unique vocal style and dramatic presentation.

The Uniqueness of 'TanTe'

The article highlights the distinctive characteristics of 'TanTe,' emphasizing Gong Linna's powerful vocal range and theatrical delivery. Her performance style is described as intense, drawing attention to her facial expressions and unusual costume.

'TanTe's' Impact and Legacy

The virality of 'TanTe' led to numerous cover versions, most notably by Hong Kong singer G.E.M. However, Gong Linna emphasizes the difficulty in replicating her unique vocal style.

Upcoming Collaboration

The main focus of the article is Gong Linna's upcoming collaboration with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra at the Cultural Centre. This event presents a significant opportunity for Hong Kong audiences to experience her distinctive musical talent.

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TANTE. UNEASY AND BEYOND Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

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Watching Gong Linna perform the song TanTe during a New Year television performance in 2010, it's difficult to tell if she's in pain or laughing hysterically.

Screeching wordless folk-inspired sounds with her powerful voice, there's no doubting her wide vocal range. But it's the sounds combined with her dramatic facial expressions and over-the-top lobster-like outfit that takes the performance to a whole new level. A video of the song went viral on the mainland, turning her into an internet sensation.

The song also spawned a string of copycats β€” Hong Kong singer G.E.M. sang TanTe during her Get Everybody Moving concert in 2011. But Gong says: "Many people cover it and want to sing it but even if they heard it 10,000 times, they could not do it."

Now Hongkongers will get to hear Gong's vocal gymnastics when she takes to the stage with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra at the Cultural Centre this month.

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