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Inside the TaipeIn 2022, to mark the 25th anniversary of the passing of Tom Chang, a pivotal figure in Taiwanese pop music, TMC presented FLY ME TO THE MOON & BACK: Tom Chang Special Exhibition. Spanning seven exhibition zones, the exhibition guided visitors on an imaginative voyage from Earth to the moon, offering an accessible yet profound look into Chang%u2019s musical legacy.This %u201clunar landing%u201d project unfolds through a series of field research, studies, and a curated chronology to trace the musical journey of Tom Chang. It brings together longtime collaborators, including veteran music figures Eric Chen, Chiang Yung Cheng, Huang Ting, Ray Huang, Koji Sakurai, and Mr. K, to share their memories and insights into Chang%u2019s decade-long career. Together, they map out his evolution in rock, the influences of his time, and the humanistic, experimental, and artistic ideals woven into his music. The exhibition then dissects two of Chang%u2019s iconic songs, %u201c%u6cb3 (He)%u201d and %u201c%u53e3%u662f%u5fc3%u975e (Kou Shi Xin Fei)%u201d, by isolating their original tracks to reveal the intricacies of instrumentation, arrangement, rhythm, and vocal production. A new generation of artists, Cheer Chen, Accusefive, WeiBird, 9m88, and Yeemao, join the project to reinterpret his works, bridging eras through creative adaptation. The experience culminates in a curatorial documentary, bringing this %u201cspace voyage%u201d to a close. Following Tom Chang%u2019s creative trajectory, the exhibition ventures into the heart of his music, imbuing the classics with new meaning. In doing so, it not only revives the cultural memory of an influential artist, but also embodies the mission of TMC as a vital center for Mandarin pop music.7 FLY ME TO THE MOON & BACKTom Chang Special Exhibition %u2013 A Musical Journey from Earth to the Moon100100101101inside the Taipei Music Center