Fantasy (Jolin Tsai song)
| "Fantasy" | |
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| Song by Jolin Tsai | |
| from the album Muse | |
| Released | September 14, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2012 |
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| Genre | Dance-pop[1] |
| Length | 3:29 |
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| Composer(s) | |
| Lyricist(s) | Greeny Wu |
| Producer(s) | Michael Lin |
| Music video | |
| "Fantasy" on YouTube | |
"Fantasy" (Chinese: 迷幻; pinyin: Mí huàn) is a song by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. It appears on her twelfth studio album, Muse (2012), which was released on September 14, 2012. The song was written by Mikko Tamminen, Udo Mechels, Rike Boomgaarden, and Greeny Wu, with production by Michael Lin.
Background and development
The inspiration for "Fantasy" stemmed from Tsai's close observation of the emotional lives of her LGBTQ+ friends. In discussions with songwriter Greeny Wu, she expressed her desire to create a piece that celebrates true love—emphasizing that love transcends gender and that everyone deserves the right to pursue sincere and meaningful relationships. Wu captured this vision through emotionally rich lyrics and abstract imagery, giving the song a layered and poignant musical expression. Tsai has stated that she hopes the song will serve as a symbol of authentic love in the hearts of listeners.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Fantasy" premiered on October 25, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Directed by Bill Chia, the music video presents the concept of a "Modern Garden of Eden"—a utopia where love exists free of gender, race, or identity boundaries. It was filmed primarily at the Future Pavilion in the Taipei Expo Park. To align with the video's conceptual theme, Tsai transformed into a "modern Eve", adopting what has been described as the boldest look of her career. Her outfit consisted of nothing but a Nubra and nude shorts, with 120-centimeter-long pastel pink hair extensions flowing to her knees, serving as a symbolic garment. American choreographer Derek Mitchell, known for his work with Rihanna, crafted the video's choreography, which emphasized fluidity and sensuality.[2] Tsai expressed that in contemporary life, various forms of romantic relationships are widely present, and same-sex couples—whether male or female—are common in her circle. She believes that love is equal, and that bringing the imagery of the "Garden of Eden" into a modern context aligns perfectly with the lyrical theme of "Fantasy".[3]
Live performances
On November 5, 2012, she participated in the recording of Hunan TV's Your Face Sounds Familiar, performing "Fantasy".[4] On January 19, 2013, Tsai performed "Fantasy" at the 8th KKBox Music Awards.[5] On January 30, 2013, she performed "Fantasy" at the Taiwan Music Night held in Paris.[6]
Credits and personnel
Recording
- Recorded at Impact Studio, Taipei
- Recorded at VIP Studio, Taipei
- Mixed at Pro Tool Mixing Studio
Personnel
- Fang Po-chieh – production assistance, recording engineering
- Michael Lin – backing vocal arrangement, recording engineering
- Jolin Tsai – backing vocals
- Ken Lewis – mixing engineering
References
- ^ "《MUSE》聚焦音樂本質，開創嶄新局面" [MUSE focuses on the essence of music and creates a new situation]. Play Music (in Chinese). October 15, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "蔡依林及膝長髮遮住身體 挑戰入行最大尺度" [Jolin Tsai's knee-length hair covers her body and challenges the most extreme]. Yahoo News (in Chinese). October 24, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "实录：蔡依林携新碟做客 新歌力挺同性恋爱". ent.sina.com.cn. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ "《百变大咖秀》蔡依林遇最强分身 邹凯浪漫求婚_娱乐_腾讯网". ent.qq.com. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ ETtoday新聞雲 (January 19, 2013). "KKBOX頒獎祭大咖！ 蔡依林擠G奶、丁噹深V露半球 | ETtoday星光雲 | ETtoday新聞雲". star.ettoday.net (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ 自由娛樂 (February 2013). "Jolin巴黎開唱 1500粉絲搖擺 - 自由娛樂". ent.ltn.com.tw. Retrieved June 15, 2019.