This be the reason why the majority of the crowd were 20-30 year olds seeking to immerse themselves in the music nostalgia with the band.

And even though only two of the four original members - Paul Wong (黄贯中) and Yip Sai Wing（叶世荣）- performed, there was no indication the band was waning in popularity.

Not wanting to bank on past hits, the performance featured a mix of old school classics and some newer numbers.

Most of the crowd roared and got on their feet whenever a classic Beyond song was played.

The newer songs witnessed more muted responses. The majority of audience members were contented with clapping along while remaining in their seats. Only a small group of die-hard fans stood, sang and danced to every song throughout the concert.

Novelty was probably not the forte of the majority in the crowd.

Not wanting to resort to a predictable set list, the band introduced some musical variation to their classic tunes.

Before stopping abruptly and beginning one of their most well-loved songs, “Boundless Oceans and Wide Skies” (海阔天空), Yip started with a brief rendition of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” It was also his way of paying homage to the band’s influences.

Yip’s other numbers, “Amani” and “Blue Skies” (蓝蓝的天), were also well-received by the audience.

Not wanting to be left out, former band guitarist Wong wowed the audience with his guitar solos, as well as his rendition of “Lover” (情人).

As the concert neared its end, Yip and Wong combined to raise the energy of the crowd to fever pitch with “Truly Love You”. (真的爱你)

Beyond’s ability to churn out memorable tunes is only part of the reason for their success.

The band members were idolised in their heyday because their songs often differed from the saccharine love songs produced by other artistes, with a focus on the themes of social equality, politics, the pursuit of dreams, and peace.

However, the band’s lofty aspirations were marred by past periods of tragedy and conflict.

Former lead singer, Wong Ka Kui (黄家驹), passed away in 1993 in an accident while filming in Japan.

According to Hong Kong media reports, one of the members, Wong Ka Keung (黄家强), did not join the current tour because of personal differences with Paul Wong.

But the final song of the concert, “Glorious Age” (光辉岁月), which was inspired by Nelson Mandela’s struggle for racial equality in apartheid South Africa, managed to capture the band’s past socio-political idealism.

Although that might not be enough to measure up to the past, at least they still have their fans around to relive those glory days.