Iris Zhang
Lost In Japan - Shawn Mendes Acoustic Guitar Cover
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The one that got away - Katy Perry
This love - Maroon 5
Lost in Japan - Shawn Mendes
Yellow - Coldplay
Diamonds - Rihanna
Small ache - Iris Zhang
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Song Credits
Co-writers - Jefferson Chen (Goodspace), Tei
Producer - Tei
Mix & Master - Christian Tjandrawinata
Video Credits:
Directed and Produced by - Edith Fan and Charlotte Zhang (Light Hunter Studio)
Lighting - Jim Huang
Costume design - Ange Kong (KONG core design)
Choreography - Zoe White (Black Grace Dance Company)
BTS and assistant producer - Danielle Hao-Aickin
Special thanks to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre
Made with the support of New Zealand On Air
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Credits:
Co-writers - Jefferson Chen (Goodspace), Tei
Producer - Tei
Mix & Master - Christian Tjandrawinata
Video footage - Edith Fan, Charlotte Zhang (Light Hunter Studio)
Video editor - Danielle Hao-Aickin
Made with the support of New Zealand On Air
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Lemon Tree out now on all platforms:
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Written By: Iris Zhang, Ben Fernandez
Vocals: Iris Zhang
Produced By: Iris Zhang, Ben Fernandez, EDY
We're trialling a series of busking videos! Let me know if you like them ❤️.
And yes, despite my repeated and lengthy absences, I am still loving you. Promise. Thank you and I've missed you.
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Video produced by the lovely Light Hunter Studio
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Pls show your support by Sheeran this video. Noah excuses.
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Available for purchase and streaming 28 May: https://smarturl.it/izcastle
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Written By: Iris Zhang
Vocals: Iris Zhang
Beats and Arrangement: Andson Leung and chenchen_wang
Produced By: Andson Leung and Iris Zhang
Music video directed and produced by: Light Hunter Studio
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Princess, with your heart of gold
Pray, let down your ivory walls
Who do you yearn for? Call for?
A saviour to weather the cold
Princess, as day turns to night
How the songbird dreams of flight
Who do you yearn for? Wait for?
As fickle seasons pass you by
Would that I could be
A fairytale daydream
A songbird in her tree
A teardrop on her sleeve
Would that I could be
A timeless fantasy
A tower in the woods
A castle by the sea
Princess, with your heart of stone
Wary of the world unknown
Who do you yearn for? Weep for?
Your prison of blood and bone
Princess, with your sins laid bare
Overcome your secret fears
Who do you yearn for? Hurt for?
Who is she that keeps you here?
Would that I could be
A fairytale daydream
A songbird in her tree
A teardrop on her sleeve
Would that I could be
A midnight reverie
A tale of joie de vivre
To sweep me off my feet
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Also my camera broke so I had to use my phone ... this whole video is a mess LOL sorry. But it's good to be back. How's 2021 treating y'all?
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. For every view and thoughtful encouragement, for your grace and patience. Thank you for keeping me going. ilu x
Available 11 December on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, TikTok, NetEase, etc.:
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Written By: Iris Zhang
Vocals: Iris Zhang
Beats and Arrangement: Andson Leung and chenchen_wang
Produced By: Andson Leung and Iris Zhang
Music video directed and produced by: Light Hunter Studio
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how good are the strings tho
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Toxic – Britney Spears
This Love – Maroon 5
Umbrella – Rihanna
Hey, Soul Sister – Train
The One That Got Away – Katy Perry
Back to basics.
Apologies for yet another unexplained and prolonged absence. During the last few months, I tried and failed several times to muster up the will and courage to produce another video. I developed an impressive mental block towards it – as you do when an assignment seems too difficult, and time-consuming, and your last few assignments didn’t return the grades you were hoping for … so I did what I do best and avoided it.
After a certain point I had to wonder WHY a silly cover was stressing me out so much. They used to be for me. They used to be for fun. But I had begun to channel (haha geddit) too much of my expectations and self-worth into these videos. I was obsessed with trying to get a “perfect” take and would sometimes re-do a song 20 or 30 times over the smallest issue. The stupidest thing was, I could always sing the song “perfectly” when the camera wasn’t rolling. I just had a case of increasingly debilitating stage fright. In my room. On my own.
But on the good days, I could still pick up a guitar and get lost for hours singing whatever I wanted. So I devised this plan to try and trick myself – if I just kept the camera and mic recording, plopped myself down for a few hours and sang whatever I wanted, maybe I would begin to enjoy myself.
It … half-worked. I was still acutely aware that I was o n c a m e r a the whole time. I had to stop and start to anxiously re-adjust angles, lighting, re-listen to takes. But I did end up with this strange middle child of a video which, for all its flaws and awkwardness, I still find endearing. It feels a little bit authentic. And, after all, in the language of mental health (and Dr Seuss?) something small is better than nothing at all.
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk. Hope you all are well. Missed you.
P.S. Which was your fav? Can you guess which mine is :D
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I don't know why I keep covering Ariana songs they are always difficult difficult lemon difficult. It's like trying to beat a robot at chess but I'm not even a chess pro and also I'm an idiot. But after like 3 days of recording and editing and stress eating, I'm finally ... 90% happy with it. Also Ariel did not maul me during filming so I count this as a win.
Also, NZ has eased into lvl 2 restrictions which means I can finally see my friends (multiple! :D) in person again. How are things in your country? Hope you are all staying safe, sound and socially distant.
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After a 4 week shutdown, restaurants have finally reopened in NZ and that's probably the most exciting thing that's happened to me all week. How are you?
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Realised too late that the verse of Mr B is just one. note. x infinity and makes for a terrible acoustic version 🤦🏻♀️but what's done is done. I still think it's cute.
Over-inflate my ego here:
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Who sang it better: Baby Emo Iris or Old Razzle-Dazzle Iris?
Also, if anyone wants to share their emo pics with us, PM ME:
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Turns out when I'm not holding a guitar I like to flail my hands around and touch my hair 😂
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Also my face won't stop breaking out 😡maybe it's the stress of lockdown. Hope y'all are managing better than me!!
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Day 1 of lockdown in NZ 🙋🏻♀️how are my isolation buddies doing? Confinement companions? Aloneness allies? Seclusion sisters? I can't do much except serenade you from afar, but hope you are all taking good care of yourselves.
Also big hugs to everyone who commented and reached out after reading the description for my last video. It means a great deal and I treasure every one of you.
And ... I finally caved and joined Tiktok in anticipation of the lockdown boredom. It makes me feel 78 years old and I have no idea what's happening or why I can't stop scrolling.
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On another note ... you may have noticed there is a literal pandemic taking the world by storm. Wherever you are, I hope you and your family are keeping safe. Practise social distancing, wash your hands regularly, don't touch your face. Please consider the consequences of your actions on those who are vulnerable, the elderly and immune-impaired. In the meantime, I shall endeavour to keep you entertained by uploading more vids. Maybe even a live mini-concert?! All in favour say "aye love me" ...
Stalk meh
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Follow my gram for cute updates on Ariel the kitten 🐱
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If anyone has a cure for severe puffy face hit me up 😅
And do feel free to slide into my DMs
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Taking follow-up Qs in the comments! 🌝
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First ever Q&A coming out in time for Christmas! Ask me anything. Especially if it's about food ;).
Be my fwen:
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#Merry #Christmas
Also also I will be doing a Q&A in the coming weeks! What questions do you have for meeee? (pls be nice am baby)
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Lyrics:
Three little birds sat on my window
And they told me I don't need to worry
Summer came like cinnamon
So sweet
Little girls double-dutch on the concrete
Maybe sometimes, we've got it wrong, but it's alright
The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same
Oh, don't you hesitate
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams
Just go ahead, let your hair down
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow
Blue as the sky, sunburnt and lonely
Sipping tea in a bar by the roadside
(just relax, just relax)
Don't you let those other boys fool you
Got to love that afro hairdo
Maybe sometimes, we feel afraid, but it's alright
The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change
Don't you think it's strange?
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams
Just go ahead, let your hair down
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow
'Twas more than I could take, pity for pity's sake
Some nights kept me awake, I thought that I was stronger
When you gonna realize that you don't even have to try any longer?
Do what you want to
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams
Just go ahead, let your hair down
Virtual hugs!
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Share your tales of rejection with me so we can bond over our collective saltiness :)
Also GAIS I have finally synchronised my handles, pls support:
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Might upload a vid of me talking instead of singing sometime ... would that be ok ._.
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What songs should I cover next? 🌝
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