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Cancer
If Hong Kong had its own yellow brick road, it would be the Avenue of Stars, and its soundtrack would be “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters.
Located along Victoria Harbour, the Avenue of Stars is more than a popular tourist attraction – it is a symbolic walkway that celebrates Hong Kong’s golden age of film and music. The handprints of iconic figures such as Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui and Bruce Lee are embedded along the path, serving as reminders of their enduring influence and the city’s proud artistic legacy.
The lyrics of “Golden” reflect the journey of those artists who once struggled to find their place in the spotlight. Lines such as “I was a ghost, I was alone / Given the throne I didn’t know how to believe” express the uncertainty that often accompanies ambition, while “I’m done hidin’, now I’m shinin’ like I’m born to be” captures the triumph of self-discovery and perseverance.
These words mirror the spirit of the Avenue of Stars – a space that represents transformation from obscurity to recognition.
At night, when the city lights shimmer across the harbour, the Avenue comes alive with the energy described in the song’s chorus: “We’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment / Gonna be, gonna be golden.” This moment of illumination reflects Hong Kong’s continuous pursuit of artistic excellence and renewal.
The Avenue of Stars stands as Hong Kong’s promise to its dreamers: that even in a city of speed and struggle, those who persist will find their light. Paired with “Golden”, it becomes more than a walkway – it becomes a song in motion, where every step echoes the belief that greatness, once found, never fades.
Libra
I would choose the International Finance Centre (IFC) in Central and pair it with “Ride of the Valkyries” by Richard Wagner. It would be the perfect soundtrack.
Two IFC is a very grand building as it is extremely tall; one feels like an ant in comparison with the sheer size of this skyscraper. “Ride of the Valkyries” gives exactly this feeling: majestic and powerful, especially when you look up at the building from below and see an infinite number of floors! As the second tallest building in Hong Kong, it stands above the rest in the area and deserves the triumphant quality the song embodies.
I first heard the song in an interesting concert that used songs to tell a story about going into space. Its broad dynamics and futuristic vibe are unforgettable. IFC features many technological advances and resembles a rocket ready to take off into space, making the song a perfect fit. I imagine the Hong Kong station on the Hong Kong Express line in IFC as a space station, where one can check in, ride the train and board the rocket. This exciting and mysterious feeling of venturing into space and travelling into unknown domains can be described by the song as well.
I hope one day there will be a space movie that features IFC and uses “Ride of the Valkyries” as its theme song.
Capricorn
The scenes during rush hour at the Central MTR station are always the same, every day: hectic and crammed with streams of commuters, all rushing from one place to another. Some of their minds are still in a fog, I’m sure. Many will be stressed or groggily sorting through the massive workload they have for the day. Either way, this spot is one filled with anxiety and strain. Keep this image in mind.
Now, have you ever heard of the song “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold? If you have, play it in your head while envisioning the scene at the MTR station. Soon, you’ll realise that this song is the most fitting soundtrack for this place. The scene at Central’s MTR station is one of commuters all pushing through, trying to get through and survive the day. Their faces seem numb and blank as they stare at their phone screens.
“Do you ever get a little bit tired of life? / Like you’re not really happy, but you don’t wanna die / Like you’re hanging by a thread, but you gotta survive.” These lyrics are undoubtedly some of the most powerful in the song, and they perfectly capture the mood of this place.
The best thing about the song is not just that it sums up the scene perfectly, but its spirit, which says we all have to stay strong and “survive”. After all, the commuters are all trying to be resilient, each in their own way. When this emotionally resonant soundtrack, “Numb Little Bug”, is paired with the Central MTR station, there is no doubt they will make a good team, and I believe many Hongkongers will agree.
