Jay Chou 周杰倫: On The Run 我很忙

Product Info 產品资料
Artist(s) 歌手名稱: Jay Chou 周杰倫;
Album 专辑名称: On The Run 我很忙;
Release Date 出版日期: 23/11/2007;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語;
Publisher 出品商: Sony BMG, JVR Music International Ltd;

Taken from 取之於 YesAsia.com
Taiwan's prince of pop, Jay Chou, is in the middle of staging his third world tour. It is scheduled to start in Taipei next month and will eventually take him to venues all over the globe. Coinciding with this gigantic live event is the release of his latest album which features the new principal song "Cowboy On The Run". Composed by Jay and penned by Huang Jun Lang, the song drifts away from the usual mainstream sounds and carries a touch of old-time rural America. Still persisting with his own unique music style, Jay is all set to unfold his latest melodies.

This edition comes with a DVD containing two MVs.

現正忙於第三次大型世界巡迴演唱會的周杰倫，大呼《我很忙》來叫喊著周董生活狀態！從於11月台北開始唱到全世界，是次演唱會及同時發行的新專輯《我很忙》成為全球歌迷矚目的焦點！在2007年的全新大碟中，周董以富正義感、60年代美國西部的牛仔造型及印地安風格示人，再加上精美製作的「周杰倫的懸賞海報」作宣傳，給樂迷又一音樂新驚喜！

首波主打「牛仔很忙」是周董與作詞者黃俊郎共同打造的非主流復曲調及美式鄉村風格新曲風，新歌以自有畫面、後有音樂的想法創出而成，給歌迷耳目一新感受。碟內仍然延續他引領的中國風，這張充滿全新視覺與音樂風格的《我很忙》，相信給大家一種暢快淋漓的活潑趣味！另一曲「蒲公英的約定」則改編自電影《不能說的秘密》的插曲旋律，再經重新編曲、填詞。


Track Listing
CD
01. 牛仔很忙 Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang)
02. 彩虹 Rainbow (Cai Hong)
03. 青花瓷 Blue Vase (Qing Hua Ci)
04. 陽光宅男 Sunshine Homeboy (Yang Guang Zhai Nan)
05. 蒲公英的約定 Dandelion's Promise (Pu Gong Ying De Yue Ding)
06. 無雙 Unparalleled (Wu Shuang)
07. 我不配 I'm Not Worthy (Wo Bu Pei)
08. 扯 Pull/Ripping (Che)
09. 甜甜的 Sweetness (Tian Tian De)
10. 最長的電影 The Longest Movie (Zui Chang De Dian Ying)

DVD
01. Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang) MV
02. 我不配 I'm Not Worthy (Wo Bu Pei)


My Thoughts
This is the 8th Jay Chou album. Generally, you'll still find his signature Chinese R&B+Rap Style, a little bit of Rock, a few tracks' were actually melodies taken from the soundtrack - Secret, which are nice melodies, and introducing a new style from him - Western Country Style (which turn off lotsa fans). LOL~

It's the first track actually - 牛仔很忙 Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang), that created a mixed reviews & feelings from both the fans and non-fans. Most of them find it hard to accept such experimental style from Jay Chou.

Personally I find the track, funny+cute+fun! In fact, that's one of the reason that got me into getting this album... for my girlfriend - Wildchild (be warn!!! She's big fan of Jay Chou... watch your comments/remarks about Jay Chou, when she's around).

-_-!!

I have a couple of tracks I really like: 牛仔很忙 Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang), 彩虹 Rainbow (Cai Hong), 青花瓷 Blue Vase (Qing Hua Ci), 陽光宅男 Sunshine Homeboy (Yang Guang Zhai Nan), 蒲公英的約定 Dandelion's Promise (Pu Gong Ying De Yue Ding), 無雙 Unparalleled (Wu Shuang), 我不配 I'm Not Worthy (Wo Bu Pei), 扯 Pull/Ripping (Che), 甜甜的 Sweetness (Tian Tian De), & 最長的電影 The Longest Movie (Zui Chang De Dian Ying)... which are the entire album.

LOL~ Hey I'm a Jay Chou Fan now! /KAKAKAKA~

seriously, it's nice!

^0^

Meanwhile, check out the MV from Youtube.com





Facts
I used to dislike Jay Chou's works, I have no idea what he's singing is all about (even though I find his lyrics are interesting), especially his acting. However, I changed my view after, experiencing his work from his 7th album - Still Fantasy 依然范特西.

I was impressed with the particular track 千里之外 Faraway (Qiān Lǐ Zhī Wài), duet with veteran Fei Yu-Ching. It was an unique collaborations, between old school way of singing+modern Chinese R&B. Not to mention, great music arrangement, and excellent film+cinematography on the MVs.

Then came the movie - Secret, a movie I was so reluctant to watch, due to his acting in previous movies, but was dragged by the number one fan, and so I went.

And again, he stunned+impressed me with more talents, and from then, I decided to become a Jay Chou Fan.

^0^


External Link:
• Wikipedia;
• Jay Chou Studio;
• 周杰倫官方網站 Jay Chou Official Website;
• 杰威爾音樂 JVR Music;


This item is available at:
• YesAsia.com;
• Victoria Music Centre;
• Rock Corner;
• Speedy;


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Read also:
• Secret 不能說的秘密;

F.I.R. 飛兒樂團 : Love. Diva 愛. 歌姬

Product Info 產品资料
Artist(s) 歌手名稱: F.I.R. 飛兒樂團;
Album 专辑名称: Love. Diva 愛. 歌姬;
Release Date 出版日期: 03/10/2007;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語;
Publisher 出品商: Warner Music 華納國際音樂股份有限公司;

from 取之於 YesAsia.com
F.I.R.'s fourth music experiment.

It's been over a year since the trio consisting of vocalist Faye, producer/keyboardist/leader Ian, and guitarist Real released their last major CD, Flight Tribe. F.I.R.'s latest full-length album revolves around the theme of eternal love that expands even to the farthest reaches of the universe. The album features the popular new track "New Moon Bay", which comes with a traditional Chinese touch. Music lovers should also be happy about the band's upcoming tour, scheduled to kick off at the Taipei Arena on October 20. In accordance to their album's love and universe concept, Faye will dress up as Princess Leia, Real as Luke Skywalker, and Ian as Darth Vader for their concert look. Before plunging into all the Star Wars concert fun with F.I.R., fans can check out their new material on Love Diva.

飛兒樂團(F.I.R)將於10月在台北小巨蛋首次大型個唱《第十行星世界巡迴演唱會》，而主音的飛剪掉了長髮，以清爽造型示人，吉他手阿沁則染了一頭亮麗的銀藍色，與團長陳建寧一起來為2007年度全新專輯《愛歌姬》作勢！這一次飛兒樂團藉無窮穿透力的歌聲，唱出最直接且是最複雜的課題—「愛」。他們追逐永恆的真愛，將三人多面向角度的力量合而為一，匯聚成為完美的歌聲，撼動宇宙的絕美形象稱為「歌姬」。而率先派台新歌為「月牙灣」。
為了配合演唱會「第十行星」主題，F.I.R大玩變身，陳建寧化身成為黑武士，阿沁變成天行者，飛就是麗雅公主。因此新專輯《愛歌姬》也沿用了宇宙及行星的意念。

Track Listing
01. 詠嘆曲 (Hymn)
02. 第十行星 (Tenth Planet)
03. 需要你的愛 (Need Your Love)
04. 三個心願 (Three Wishes)
05. Change
06. 真愛地圖 (Map of True Love)
07. 月牙灣 (Crescent Moon Bay)
08. Forever Green
09. Blue Doors Ahead
10. 愛過 (Loved)
11. 彩色拼圖 (Color Puzzle)
12. 荼靡時代 (Tumi Age)


My Thoughts
I was so disappointed with the 2nd and 3rd albums, til I was so sceptical to get this. I was waiting for someone that share the similar taste with me to try out first (and I'm glad it was you McB!!! LOL~).

McB managed to pursade me that is a nice album to get. He even took the initiative taking me to Neway and sing to me. Thank goodness, I wasn't paying attention to him, else he would have kill another F.I.R. album for me (LOL~). With the nice MV+Music+Song+Lyrics, I'm convinced to get it the following day.

And I personally like the two English tracks, which are jazzy with a little of blue tunes. I strongly believe they can go to that direction, as Fay really got nice voice for jazz (personal preferences).


^0^

Meanwhile, check out the MV from Youtube.com





External Link:
• Wikipedia;
• Official Site;


This item is available at:
• YesAsia.com;
• Victoria Music Centre;
• Rock Corner;
• Speedy;

Tsai Chin 蔡琴: Concert Hall - Golden Voice 2007 金聲演奏廳

Product Info 產品资料
Artist(s) 歌手名稱: Tsai Chin 蔡琴;
Album 专辑名称: Concert Hall - Golden Voice 2007 金聲演奏廳;
Release Date 出版日期: 30/10/2007;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語;
Publisher 出品商: Universal Music 環球唱片;

from 取之於 YesAsia.com
Veteran Taiwanese singer Tsai Chin started her music career 37 years ago as a folk singer. Earning much praise for her unique silky voice, Tsai also became popular for her performance in musicals later in her career. In the recent years, she has become increasingly popular as a concert performer, singing at sold-out venues in Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and even the US. Concert Hall - Golden Voice 2007 was produced by Peter Kam, who won a Silver Bear at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival for the Isabella film score, and Chiu Tsang Hei who is especially well known as a concert producer for stars like Sally Yip, Kelly Chen, and Jacky Cheung. Music lovers can look forward to Tsai's renditions of such popular songs as Jacky Cheung's "Farewell Kiss" (Track 7), Teresa Teng's "Supposing I Was Real" (Track 9), and Faith Yang's "Give Me Your Blessings" (Track 2) in this stellar concert hall audiophile album.

This edition comes with a DVD featuring ten music videos and a 30-minute making of documentary.

蔡琴在2007年加盟環球唱片，繼1月在香港紅磡體育館舉行《不了情2007經典歌曲》演唱會後，終於有全新國語專輯面世！蔡琴全新國語專輯《金聲演奏廳》是她首次一Take過同步錄音錄影，並由第56屆柏林電影節最佳電影配樂銀熊獎得主金培達及趙增熹監製，每首均是現場演唱、收音、錄音，首批CD及DVD更專程於德國做母帶後期製作，高清攝影技術，音色、影像皆優美絕倫。專輯隨碟附送10隻MV及誠製30分鐘的製作特輯。
今次《金聲演奏廳》之中，蔡琴用上全新概念，唱的不再是老歌，而是陪伴大家成長的流行曲「吻別」(張學友)、「用心良苦」(張宇)、「一場遊戲一場夢」(王傑)等十首，首首情歌用她魅力聲音演繹出來。蔡琴娓娓之音唱出一個又一個愛情故事，唱出每一個女人心聲。

《金聲演奏廳》是一隻新舊混合的唱片。舊的是整張專輯都是用全港只得一枝的無價寶，1946年出產的古董「膽咪」收音，與蔡琴聲音配合起來，效果出人意表。新的是過百萬高清錄影，96kHZ24BIT聲音取樣，並加入Audio +Visual再加Hifi元素。


Track Listing
CD
01. 天天天藍 (Intro)
02. 祝我幸福
03. 用心良苦
04. 其實你不懂我的心
05. 為了愛夢一生
06. 只有分離
07. 吻別
08. 一場遊戲一場夢
09. 假如我是真的
10. 點亮霓虹燈
11. 海上花

DVD
01. 天天天藍 (Intro)
02. 祝我幸福
03. 用心良苦
04. 其實你不懂我的心
05. 為了愛夢一生
06. 只有分離
07. 吻別
08. 一場遊戲一場夢
09. 假如我是真的
10. 點亮霓虹燈
11. 海上花
製作特輯
Photo Gallery


My Thoughts
Finally, Tsai Chin released a new album, featuring all the Classic Hits in the 70s - 90s, by various artists, i.e. Jacky Cheung, Sam Hui, etc...

Her album is made for win!!! LOL~ seriously! I believe Tsai Chin has the most album being mastered/digitally re-mastered into DSD format.

Normally, I listened to her songs with Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones in the middle of the night, where no other noise polutions. You'll need to enjoy this in a Hi-Fi sound proof audio room, with super Hi-Fi system, to get the best out of it. Her voice is really God Made.

May God continue to bless+guide this sister!

^0^

Meanwhile, check out the MV from Youtube.com

一場遊戲一場夢
(Yi Chang You Xi Yi Chang Meng)




海上花
(Hai Shang Hua)




External Link:
• Wikipedia;


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• Victoria Music Centre;
• Rock Corner;
• Speedy;

Nintendo DS Lite: Crimson Black edtion

I managed to take a good look at the - Nintendo DS Lite: Crimson Black with Brain Age 2 Edition, from November's DS Gathering.

It belongs to veteran - Corez.

And what can I say... it's simply beautiful & sexy piece of handheld!

^0^

Courtesey Corez, LYN Forum


This item is available at:
• Amazon.com;
• Play-Asia.com;

There's a "console only" edition too, available at:




• Amazon.com;
• YesAsia.com;
• Play-Asia.com;
• ToyBox, Damai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah;