21 August 2019

JJ Lin creates song inspired by Jewel

Source: CAG. Lin in soft focus illustrating The Right Time.
Source: CAG. Lin's The Right Time.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has partnered Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin (林俊杰) on his latest composition – The Right Time (‘对的时间点’).

The song is inspired by Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel), which opened in April.
Lin revealed that he felt a wave of emotions when he first saw the artist’s impression of the Rain Vortex (the iconic waterfall), which ultimately led to the piece.

Lin and Xiaohan (小寒) contributed music and lyrics respectively for The Right Time. Filmed in July, the accompanying video stars Lin and regionally-acclaimed actor Christopher Lee. It features Jewel’s waterfall and its surrounding greenery.

Lin said, “I believe in life there's always a perfect time and place for magical moments and things to happen; for dreams to take flight, and for love stories to be formed. Through the song, I hope to share the beauty of unplanned encounters, and for everyone to explore the connection between choice and destiny.”

He added, “Producing a song for the Rain Vortex is an honour to me, because I believe that Jewel is a landmark that will help attract tourists from all over the world to Singapore.”

CAG’s Group Senior VP for Corporate & Marketing Communications Ivan Tan said, “As a Singaporean brand, we are very proud to have worked with a home-grown and world-renowned talent. JJ is a successful artiste with global reach and we believe the video will amplify Jewel’s unique brilliance and charm. We hope that through the universal language of music, more people will come to know Jewel from a different perspective.”

Lin remembers going to the airport to hang out with friends at the fast food restaurants and cafes, and to study for exams. “It was like a meeting spot for me and my classmates,” he said.

Lin also feels a special connection with Changi Airport because it has become such a familiar spot for him due to his frequent travels. He said, “I see Changi Airport as a hub for people around the world to meet and form new connections, both socially and professionally. It is indeed a place of sanctuary, for weary travellers to rest and recover in between long hours of travel.”

With over 100 airlines connecting Singapore to 380 cities worldwide, Changi Airport handles about 7,400 flights every week, or about one every 80 seconds. Including Jewel, Changi Airport’s retail and dining offerings total more than 500 stores and over 260 food and beverage outlets.

Details:

A 15-second teaser of the music video can be viewed on Changi Airport’s Facebook page, with the complete song to be launched globally on 26 August on all major music platforms.

On the same day, the music video for The Right Time will be available on Changi Airport’s social media channels*.

Hashtag: #JJLinXJewelChangiAirport

*Changi Airport social media channels include: FacebookInstagram and YouTube