Awaking (duo)

Awaking
Born
Taiwan
Years active2004–2008
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese元衛覺醒
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYuán Wèi Jué Xǐng
Musical career
Also known asYuan Wei Jue Xing
OriginTaiwan
GenresMandarin pop
LabelsAvex Taiwan (2004-2007)
Gold Typhoon (2007-2008)
Past membersJay Shih
Wesley Chia

Awaking was a Taiwanese pop music duo, formed by Jay Shih and Wesley Chia.[1][2] They released their self-titled debut album in 2004, and the first single from the album, "Dream", became a modest hit in Taiwan. The song was subsequently covered by Vivian Hsu on her album The Secret to Happiness Is Love.

In 2006, the pair was nominated for Best Vocal Collaboration at the 17th Golden Melody Awards for the album Happiness Download.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Track listing
Awaking
元衛覺醒
Track listing
  1. Dream
  2. 靠近
  3. 短訊
  4. Intro牛仔
  5. 牛仔
  6. 小時候
  7. 過期
  8. 親愛的朋友
  9. 鬥魚
  10. Let It Go
  11. 明星搖滾夢
Happiness Download
幸福下載
Track listing
  1. 幸福下載
  2. 比基尼
  3. 夏天的風
  4. 新聞主播
  5. 你好嗎
  6. 王老五
  7. 大哥大
  8. 備份
  9. 天空
  10. 環遊世界
No Money! Still Be Happy!
下流社會
Track listing
  1. Awaking Murmur 笑掉江湖
  2. No Money! Still Be Happy! 下流社會
  3. Break-Up Gift 分手禮
  4. Ostrich 鴕鳥
  5. Life Sucks 機車人生
  6. Lady's Night 給我一槍
  7. Childish 像個小孩
  8. Rainbow Girl 虹彩她妹妹
  9. The Moment 只要一秒在一起
  10. Joyful Journey 梧桐

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 12th Chinese Music Awards Top Ten Hits "Summer Wind" Won
2006 17th Golden Melody Awards Best Vocal Collaboration Happiness Download Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Hitoradio‧Hit Fm --華人音樂入口指標". www.hitoradio.com.
  2. ^ "元衛覺醒 養成巨無霸 - 蘋果日報". appledaily.com.tw.
  3. ^ "第十七屆金曲獎入圍名單 - 文化部影視及流行音樂產業局". www.bamid.gov.tw.