While TVB Chairman Norman Leung was putting about the plans of breeding a big family culture, on the other end TVB music producer Tang Chi Wai (CW Tang) and his four assistants announces they are leaving TVB tomorrow. Yesterday Tang announced his resignation on Weibo. It was rumored his resignation had something to do with the battle of between the 'parties' within the company. Tang had always been one of Virgina Lok's favorites, but because TVB recently established its own music label, "Star Dreams", which will be led by Sandy Yu's husband Herman Ho, Tang probably wasn't satisfied with the direction of the company.
Tang wrote on Weibo: "2001-2013. To pursue my music dreams, to make more music that I enjoy, today I am officially leaving the place I've worked at for 12 years. Thank you TVB for all your guidance. Thank you all producers, artists and colleagues. From Breathe (心呼吸) to Sequel (續集), the last 12 years have really brought me many good memories. I hope these memories can touch you all as well. I hope in the future I will hear: 'I've grew up listening to Uncle Chi Wai's songs'."
Yesterday Tang admitted he has indeed resigned, but stressed it was extremely difficult to leave a position he had been working at for 12 years. "I've been debating for a half of year. TVB tried to convince me to stay, but I ultimately decided to resign. (It was rumored the reason is related to Herman Ho taking over new music label Star Dreams?) Since there is a candidate that fits, I can finally leave without worries. I want to go out and see the world, but I really want to thank Miss Lok for promoting me over the years. I know she loves me dearly, but she also wants me to have good developments. (You have four other assistants leaving with you?) How and in what way could I do that? I resigned myself, but the four said they wanted to resigned too. I'm still trying to persuade them. They said they're used to working with me and wanted to go out to experience with me."
But, it was also rumored Tang's resignation was because good friend Raymond Lam poached him over to his company. In regards to the rumor, Tang smiled and denied the rumor: "No, good friends don't do that. (Start a company together?) No discussions yet, but I want to be independent first and experience the world! I'm already confirmed to work on dubbing for a Mainland film. I'm not thinking of jumping over to any other company. Although I left TVB, perhaps we can change the way we collaborate."
TVB Non-Drama Production Director Sandy Yu responded to the rumor that her husband Herman Ho caused Tang's resignation. She said: "I am not responding to speculations. (Herman Ho taking over, causes an impact on Tang?) I don't think so, perhaps he wants more development. (When Herman comes in, he won't have any development?) No. You should ask him these questions. After all, he did not leave on bad terms. There are many people going in and out of this industry. Herman Ho operates the music label, he's not responsible for composing music."
Virgina Lok also responded, she said: "Herman Ho is coming in and there will be others watching over. Tang Chi Wai can resign without worries. (It was rumored there is a battle between the 'parties'?) Silly, don't start those rumors. Mr. Lee (TVB General Manager Mark Lee) is very concerned about this rumor as well. We are on the administrative level, we really should have the same belief, do good work and actually these rumors didn't start now." She emphasized three more times that Tang is a talented music producer and up until now she had just received one resignation letter. Tang's four assistants are still considering.
Good Friends Wish CW Tang All The Best Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong and Ron Ng have collaborated with Tang numerous times. When the three Siu Sangs learned of his resignation, Raymond said: "I will keep on collaborating with Tang Chi Wai in music. (TVB wants you to get a new music team?) I've worked with many music professionals outside of the company before. (It was rumored Tang left because of Herman Ho?) Not related. I haven't heard him mention that. (You and him are starting a company together?) It's not a simple thing. There are already a lot of music companies out there."
Bosco felt pity Tang resigned. In regards to all the rumors involving Tang, Bosco said: "I'm just an actor, I don't know anything about administration. I don't care. There are no boundaries in composing and writing music. I can still collaborate with him even if he's not with TVB. Tang and I will maintain a good collaborative relationship."
Tang was the one who produced Ron Ng's popular single Don't Blame Her (別怪她), Ron said: "Miss Lok told me before. (Rumored there is a battle between the parties?) I don't know, didn't hear anything about it, but I support Tang Chi Wai."
Sharon Chan: "Regardless where you are, where you go, I will still support you Bro!"
Wong Cho Lam: "Brother, I'm heartbroken that we're losing another passionate colleague. You're leaving this confusing battlefield. Its in the heart! Grateful for all the music you produced from children songs to TV series theme songs. Fire won't stop burning. Wish you all the best!"
Lin Xiawei: "Your music has brought resonance and a touching feeling... wish you the best and I support you. While you're pursuing your music dreams, you'll achieve even more! Because...you are the best!"
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @
AsianEU Forum
