Brian Hau

Brian Hau (born 15 July 1982, Hong Kong) is a singer-songwriter, graphic designer, columnist, book author, and occasional cartoon artist based in Hong Kong.[1] Hau's quirky style has earned him growing recognition in the singer-songwriter scene in Hong Kong.[2][3]

Music

Not one to take himself too seriously, Hau has developed a signature sound all of his own. His songs are a unique combination of demos and improvised lyrics.[2] Currently, he has released two albums named Definition (2006) and I'm Fat But I'm Happy (2008).[4]

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada, the independent musician has a Bachelor of Design degree from the University of Alberta.[3] He came home to embark on a career in one of the world’s most baffling music industries.

"My music is influenced by Cantopop, which I listened to in my younger days," says Hau. "But when I went to Canada I listened to radio there, and so there’s kind of a blend." Hau’s influences include the likes of Matchbox 20 and Alanis Morissette, and semi-obscure Canadian bands Our Lady Peace and Moist.[5]

Writing

In 2010, Hau started to write columns for Mingpao.[6] He later gathered these articles together with poetry, cartoons and photos he created into a book named "Hick and the City" in 2011.[7] Hau published his second book "Gain and Loss" in 2014.[8]

Hau's third book "Ladder" was published in 2017, it contains personal essays that cover his journey in climbing the 'ladder to success' and his recovery journey from Bipolar Affective Disorder.[9]

References
  1. http://www.brianhau.com
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  7. http://www.pixelbread.hk/content/《鄉下仔●大城市》-侯嘉英最新散文集%5B%5D
  8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-12-13. Retrieved 2014-12-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. http://www.cp1897.com.hk/product_info.php?BookId=9789881449092
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