Creative Sound Waves Roll In - Palais de Chine Tavern
Auto-TranslationA Landmark of Kaohsiung's Subculture and the Starting Point of Independent Bands' Dreams, Palais de Chine has been the place where countless youths from southern Taiwan immersed themselves in its powerful sound waves, singing their hearts out.
Along Minzu Road in Kaohsiung, where traffic flows endlessly, a two-story sign lights up the night, featuring a simple yet powerful image of raised glasses in tribute to music. As the city enters a period of rest, the "Palais de Chine Tavern" is about to awaken. Youthful faces gather, their eyes sparkling with the excitement of their favorite bands. The lights focus on the stage, the drumbeats drive their heartbeats, electric guitar riffs pierce through the air, and the lead singer pours his soul into the performance. The waves of sound crash passionately, hitting directly; everyone in the audience instinctively moves to the rhythm, losing themselves in the music.
A-Chang (Chen Zhenchang), the founder of Palais de Chine and the lead singer of the Hokkien punk band "A Little Life," originally partnered with a Canadian friend to run "Mercury Tavern" near the Hanshin Arena. However, worrying that the loud music would disturb neighbors due to its location on the building's ground floor, they could only host one performance a week. Moreover, they were hesitant to invite bands with strong bass tones for fear of noise complaints. Thus, aiming to provide a stage where local and touring indie bands could thrive, he began the search for a more suitable venue.
A-Chang (Chen Zhenchang), the founder of Palais de Chine and the lead singer of the Hokkien punk band "A Little Life," originally partnered with a Canadian friend to run "Mercury Tavern" near the Hanshin Arena. However, worrying that the loud music would disturb neighbors due to its location on the building's ground floor, they could only host one performance a week. Moreover, they were hesitant to invite bands with strong bass tones for fear of noise complaints. Thus, aiming to provide a stage where local and touring indie bands could thrive, he began the search for a more suitable venue.
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