我現在寫歌,最在意的是什麼? 

其實我也不知道,現在寫的歌該被放進哪一個分類。

它不像我小時候聽的那些主流流行歌, 但也不是為了實驗而存在的作品。 有時候我自己聽著聽著,也會停下來想, 我到底在寫什麼樣的歌?

這幾年寫歌,最明顯的改變是: 我慢慢不再急著把一首歌處理得很完整。

以前會想把每一個地方都顧好, 唱得準不準、夠不夠漂亮、聽起來像不像一首「完成品」。

現在反而更在乎的是, 那個當下的感覺還在不在。

有些句子一旦修得太乾淨, 就會變得不像原本想說的話。 有些地方一用力唱, 反而離真正的心情更遠。

所以我開始接受一件事: 有些歌不需要被修到完美, 它只需要是真的。

我寫歌,通常不是從旋律開始。

其實從很小的時候開始,我就有一個習慣。 小時候沒有手機,我會用那種小小的錄音機,把腦中突然冒出來的哼唱旋律,或是一個還不成形的歌名錄下來。

現在換成了手機,我用的是 iPhone 的語音備忘錄。

只要有旋律、一句話,或一個感覺突然出現,我就先把它記錄下來。 不管完整不完整,也不管會不會真的變成一首歌。

這些錄音對我來說,都是一首歌的骨架。 先把那個瞬間留下來, 等到有時間的時候, 我才坐下來,把它慢慢寫成一首完整的歌。

先把那個感覺保存下來。 等我準備好了, 再回頭把它完成。

比較像是先有一句話卡在心裡, 或是一個畫面一直走不掉。 可能是凌晨的安靜, 也可能是某個說不出口的停頓。

等到那個感覺夠清楚了, 旋律才會慢慢出現。 不是為了驚喜誰, 而是為了把那個情緒放在一個可以呼吸的位置。

也有人會問我, 是不是因為用了新的工具, 歌才變成現在這個樣子。

但對我來說, 順序一直都沒有變。

每一首歌, 還是從一個人的靈感開始。 還是先知道這首歌想留下什麼, 再想怎麼把它完成。

工具會變, 方法會調整, 但主導這首歌要不要存在的, 始終是那個當下的心情。

我其實也還在學習。 學習怎麼把情緒說得更清楚, 學習什麼時候該停下來, 什麼時候該放手讓歌自己走。

如果你問我現在寫歌最在意的是什麼, 我想答案很簡單。

不是風格, 不是分類, 也不是速度。

而是這首歌, 在多年之後再聽, 我還能不能認得出, 那個寫下它的自己。

TOSHI XoxO

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🎙️《聽歌說故事 – TOSHI RADIO》全新 Podcast 正式上線 

EP.1〈這個聖誕想你〉現已推出

過去這一年,我一直在把自己多年來寫的中文歌,
一步一步帶回這個世界。
很多歌,其實是我小時候就開始寫的。
它們陪著我跨過成長的不同階段,也陪著我度過人生的高低起伏。

今天,我想把這些故事,用另一種方式分享給你。
我推出了自己的全新 Podcast:
《聽歌說故事 – TOSHI RADIO》

🎧 收聽 EP.1
👉 前往收聽〈這個聖誕想你〉

每一集,我會挑選一首由我創作、製作、或特別想分享的原創歌曲,
用最真實的方式,講講它背後的靈感、畫面與心情。
對我來說,這是一個音樂版的「人生紀錄片」。
用聲音,把那些旋律背後的感情重新說一次。

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百分之百真實,我在這裡。TOSHI TYLER。 

我知道你們在社群上很少看到我,
在 MV 裡也不出現。
不是因為我躲起來,
只是我不想把生活的每個細節都拿來發,
也不想靠社群遊戲去博眼球。
我試過,最後只有壓力。

身為一個獨立音樂人,
我沒有龐大的預算,也沒有大唱片公司的資源,
只能盡自己最大的努力,
用最新的科技,把歌詞轉化成畫面。
所以我的 MV 常常用不同的方式去表達:
一隻貓、一段故事、或是不同角色的演繹。
因為我覺得,真正該被看見的,是音樂本身。

13 年的 Dance Club Podcast,快 300 集了,
這些已經足夠代表我。

至於那些專輯,說真的,就像我的初稿,
有點像 demo。
錄音、混音、音質都不算完美,
因為那時候我還在學習。
但它們是真的。
很多歌詞來自我青少年的筆記,
寫著初戀、心碎、成長。
也有身邊人的故事,他們的痛,他們的愛。
這些都成了我歌曲的靈魂。

音樂的旅程還沒結束。
接下來會有更多 remix、新版本,
還有更成熟的作品帶給你們。

所以今天放上一張自拍,
只想讓大家知道:
我不是幻影,我真的在這裡,
而且很快你們就會再次看到我。

M

 

100% real, I’m here. Toshi Tyler.

I don’t really show up much on social media and you won’t  see me in my music videos either. It’s not because I’m hiding. I just don’t feel like posting every little detail of my life or chasing attention online. I’ve tried it before and all it did was stress me out.

As an indie artist,
I don’t have a big budget or a major record label behind me.
I just do my best with what I have,
using the latest technology to turn my lyrics into visuals.
That’s why in my MVs you’ll often see different ways of expression:
a cat, a short narrative, or other characters bringing the songs to life.
Because I believe the focus should always be the music itself.

I’ve been doing Dance Club Podcast for 13 years now, almost 300 episodes, and that’s already proof of who I am.

The albums I’ve released were really just drafts, more like demos. The sound quality wasn’t always the best because I was still learning, but the songs were real. A lot came from my teenage notebooks, about first love, heartbreak, and growing up. Some were inspired by people around me, their struggles, their pain, their real love. Those are the pieces that shaped my music.

The journey isn’t finished. More remixes, new versions, and better work are coming soon.

So here’s a selfie,
just to say,
I’m not a ghost, I’m right here.
And you’ll be seeing me soon.

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什麼都想做的我 

大家好,簡單更新一下。Dance Club Podcast 現在大概兩週才會有一集。因為除了工作之外,我還要做音樂,還要自己在 YouTube 上學剪片和聲音工程,腦袋整個快爆炸。我真的快把頭髮都拔光了,哈哈。但老實說,我超愛這一切,每一秒都很值得。

有好消息,我的歌曲英文版很快就會推出,會有視覺,也會有更好的音質。社群媒體我還是沒辦法,只要一想到就會焦慮。所以目前這個部落格就是我們的小天地。謝謝還在看這些文字的你們。這裡放上我的 loops,都是用混亂和滿滿的愛做出來的。

Trying to Do It All

Hey guys, quick update. I am running Dance Club Podcast at about one episode every two weeks now. Between work, making music, and teaching myself everything from YouTube tricks to sound engineering, my brain is on overload. I swear I am pulling my hair out with these edits, lol. But the truth is I love it. Every second of it.

Big news: English versions of my songs are on the way, with visuals and much better sound quality. Social media still is not my thing, just thinking about it gives me anxiety. So for now this blog is our little hangout. If you are reading this, thank you for being here. Here are my loops, made with all the chaos and love I have got.

我的第一支 DJ 混音 MV:沙幻國度頌歌混音版 

今天推出的 《不是假裝可愛喔 — 沙幻國度頌歌混音版》 對我來說非常特別。
這不只是另一支 MV,而是我第一次正式以 DJ 混音身分推出的作品。

MV 的靈感來自可愛的黑豹幼崽。牠們在乾草地與山丘間奔跑、玩耍,純真卻又帶著力量。這樣的畫面就像這首混音:既有部落般的能量與震撼,也保留了那份天真與自由。

這個企劃的初衷,是把自己的歌曲重新編排成不同舞曲風格,每一個版本就像替這首歌穿上全新的外衣。從沙幻國度的頌歌,到都市律動的陷阱,每首混音都有它獨特的靈魂。

在過去 13 年裡,我透過 Dance Club Podcast 分享過無數別人的舞曲。今天,終於輪到我把自己的音樂帶進這段旅程。這是一個新的開始,也是我 DJ 生涯的重要里程碑。

YouTube 首播時間 08/18/2025
今晚 5:00 PM 洛杉磯
台北|新加坡|香港|吉隆坡:明天早上 8:00
雅加達:明天早上 7:00
東京:明天早上 9:00

本週五完整混音特輯將全面發佈,收錄:

Ocean Sunset Mix (feat. LANTIN)

Desert Mirage Anthem Mix (feat. LANTIN)

Glow Celebration Mix (feat. LANTIN)

Urban Groove Trap Mix (feat. GLAYZE5)

我希望能把這份舞動的能量,帶進所有華語世界的舞池。
就像 MV 裡的小黑豹一樣,音樂也能自由奔跑,勇敢無畏。

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My First DJ Mix MV: Desert Mirage Anthem Mix 08/18/2025

Today’s release of “Don’t Pretend to Be Cute — Desert Mirage Anthem Mix” is very special to me.
This isn’t just another MV — it marks the first time I’m officially stepping out as a DJ with my own remix.

The MV is built around the image of playful panther cubs. They run through dry grass and hills, full of innocence yet carrying a quiet strength. That’s the same feeling I wanted this remix to have: tribal energy and power, balanced with freedom and purity.

This whole project is about taking my original song and reimagining it in different dance styles. Each remix gives the track a new outfit — from anthemic desert vibes to urban trap grooves, each version has its own soul.

For 13 years, I’ve been sharing other people’s music through Dance Club Podcast. Today feels like a milestone — finally bringing my own track into this DJ journey.

YouTube Premiere Time
5:00 PM Los Angeles
8:00 AM (next day) Taipei|Singapore|Hong Kong|Kuala Lumpur
7:00 AM (next day) Jakarta
9:00 AM (next day) Tokyo

The full remix collection will be out this Friday, featuring:

Ocean Sunset Mix (feat. LANTIN)

Desert Mirage Anthem Mix (feat. LANTIN)

Glow Celebration Mix (feat. LANTIN)

Urban Groove Trap Mix (feat. GLAYZE5)

My hope is to bring fresh, danceable energy into Chinese-speaking dance clubs everywhere. Just like the panther cubs in the MV, I want this music to run free and fearless.

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我的音樂筆記本,終於開張了。My Soundbook Begins Here 

嗨,我是 Toshi Tyler。
謝謝你來到這裡,一個屬於我的空間,也許也是屬於你的空間。這裡不只是作品展示,更是一段段旋律與記憶的集合,一本正在寫的音樂筆記本。
比起四處分散在各大社群平台,這裡會是你找到我最新動態、創作故事與音樂資訊的地方。

我開始寫歌的時候年紀還很小,那時還不太懂什麼是愛、什麼是夢,但旋律早已在心裡悄悄發芽。

小時候,爸媽常常放國語老歌,像是鄧麗君。她唱得好輕鬆,好自然,歌詞也很簡單,卻總能打動人心。
那時我還不懂旋律背後的情感,但她的聲音卻能讓我安靜下來,感覺到某種溫柔。

後來我們搬到智利,那是我人生第一次到那麼遠的地方。在異國生活的日子裡,我常聽見鄰居後院傳來的舞曲聲音。那些節奏感強烈的音樂和熟悉語言完全不同,卻依然能觸動我。就算我聽不懂歌詞,音樂依然讓我覺得自己沒有那麼孤單。
那時我就知道,音樂不只是聲音,而是一種陪伴,也是一種力量。它會一直陪著我,直到現在。

這個網站,對我來說是一個出口,也是我和你之間最真實的連結。
我不是來自一個特別順利或幸福的家庭,成長的路上也不總是輕鬆。很多時候,我只能把心裡的話寫成旋律,寫進歌詞。
音樂是我學會與世界對話的方式,也是我對抗孤單、療癒自己的方式。
這裡會有創作筆記、歌詞故事、情感碎片,也有我寫下但從未說出口的心情。

其中一首對我來說改變很大的歌,是〈捨不得你〉。
這是一首寫給我初戀的歌。那時的我太傻了,根本不懂什麼是愛,只是一股腦地投入、相信,也受了傷。
這首歌寫的是一段放不下的愛。明知道愛得太多只會折磨自己,但心卻還停在昨天,不肯離開。

捨不得你,can’t let you go
明知道愛你太多是種折磨
我的心卡在昨天的夢
捨不得你 但我該走

有些人不是忘不了,只是捨不得放手。
那是一段很年輕、很純真的愛,傻傻地相信會走到最後。
但最後我還是明白了:愛得再深,有時也要學會放手。

如果你是第一次來這裡,我希望你能找到能陪伴你生活的音樂。
這裡有華語流行、R&B、跳舞的節奏,也有那些夜裡一個人才能寫出的歌詞。有時是愛情的甜蜜,有時是迷惘和傷感,但永遠真實。

就像 Billie Eilish 說的:「我想創作能讓人不再感到孤單的音樂。」

也像林夕說的:「寫作不是為了成為文學作品而寫,這樣會失去真誠;好的作品必須要是出於真感受,最好是自己的親身經歷。」
對我來說,每一句歌詞,都是我與自己對話後寫出的節奏,那正是我為什麼要把這些歌放進這本音樂筆記本的原因。

也像 Taylor Swift 說的:「我的音樂就是我的人生,任何曾經心碎、自我懷疑、或感到快樂的人,都能找到共鳴。」

我也這樣相信。這些歌,也許只是你生活的背景音,但希望它們能在某個時刻,成為你心裡的聲音。

謝謝你願意走進來,也謝謝你讓我有機會被聽見。
Toshi

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Hi, I’m Toshi Tyler.
Thank you for being here — in this space that belongs to me, and maybe, to you too. This isn’t just a place to display music. It’s a growing collection of melodies and memories — my own personal soundbook.
Instead of scattering everything across social platforms, this will be the one place you can always find my latest songs, stories, and creative updates.

I started writing music when I was still very young. I didn’t know what love or dreams meant yet, but melodies were already quietly blooming in my heart.

When I was little, my parents often played classic Mandarin songs, especially Teresa Teng. She sang with such ease and grace, and even though her lyrics were simple, they always touched something deep inside.
I didn’t fully understand the emotions behind the melodies back then, but her voice could calm me down — it felt like a kind of warmth I didn’t know I needed.

Later, we moved to Chile. It was my first time living so far away from home. I remember hearing dance music from my neighbor’s backyard, loud and unfamiliar, in a language I didn’t speak. And yet somehow, it moved me. Even if I couldn’t understand the lyrics, the music made me feel a little less alone.
That’s when I realized music wasn’t just sound — it was comfort. It was strength. It stayed with me, and it still does today.

This website is an outlet for me — and a real connection between you and me.
I didn’t grow up with an easy or perfect family. Life wasn’t always kind. There were so many things I couldn’t say out loud, so I wrote them into melodies instead.
Music became my way of speaking to the world, and also the way I healed myself.
This space will be filled with creative notes, behind-the-scenes stories, emotional fragments, and all the things I’ve written but never said.

One song that changed me deeply is “捨不得你 (Can’t Let You Go)”.
It was written about my first love — and honestly, I was pretty naive. I didn’t really know what love meant back then. I just dove in, believed everything, and got hurt.
This song is about a kind of love you can’t let go of. Even when you know it’s hurting you, your heart stays stuck in yesterday, refusing to move on.

Can’t let you go
Loving you too much only brings me pain
My heart is trapped in yesterday’s dream
I can’t let you go — but I have to

Some people aren’t unforgettable — you just can’t let go.
It was a young, innocent love, the kind you foolishly believe will last forever.
But I’ve learned that sometimes, even when you love deeply, you still have to let go.

If this is your first time here, I hope you find music that keeps you company.
You’ll find Mandarin pop, R&B, and dance sounds — and lyrics often written in the quietest hours of the night. Sometimes it’s about love. Sometimes it’s about confusion or pain. But it’s always real.

Like Billie Eilish once said, “I want to create music that makes people feel less alone.”

And as Lin Xi — one of the greatest lyricists in Mandopop — once put it: “Lyrics shouldn’t be written to become literature — that loses sincerity. A good song must come from real feelings, ideally from one’s own experience.”
To me, every line I write is a conversation with myself. That’s why I include these songs in my soundbook — because they come from a place of truth.

Just like Taylor Swift said: “My music is my life — and anyone who’s gone through heartbreak, doubt, or joy can relate.”

I believe that too. These songs might just be background noise in your day — but I hope, at the right moment, they become the voice you needed to hear.

Thank you for stepping into my world. And thank you for giving me the chance to be heard.

Toshi

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