Today, Hong Kong-born, Toronto-based songwriter Tennyson King released the short film for his new single, “Good Intentions.”
The track is taken from his upcoming album, 100 Cities 百城, due out on November 6, 2026.
“Good Intentions” is a beautifully crafted and distinctive song that seamlessly blends traditional Chinese instrumentation with English folk-pop singer-songwriter sensibilities.
The result is a warm, heartfelt listening experience that highlights Tennyson King’s unique ability to bridge cultures through music, making this an exciting preview of what’s to come on the new album.
About the track by Tennyson:
“Good Intentions,” a tender reflection on love, memory, and the quiet heartbreak of growing apart, beautifully highlights Tennyson’s artistic vision by weaving traditional Chinese instrumentation into contemporary indie folk.
The new single, “Good Intentions” brings Eastern and Western folk traditions together as equal voices.
The result is a uniquely Canadian perspective on folk music—one that reflects Tennyson’s Chinese heritage, his life as a modern songwriter, and the possibilities that emerge when cultures meet through music.
The accompanying short film, directed and filmed by Ewan Mac captures the breathtaking beauty of Taipei, Taiwan including the world-famous area known as Tamsui.
The track features Lina Cao (曹丽娜) on guzheng, Snow Bai (白雪) on erhu, Lilian Yang (杨小磊) on pipa, and Dora Wang (王平) on dizi, while Tennyson incorporates the zhongruan into his own distinctive fingerpicking style.
Good Intentions gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
Tennyson King – Good Intentions [Music Video]
