Product Info 產品资料 Artist(s) 歌手名稱: Various Artists 群星; Album 专辑名称: The Legendary Chinese New Year Hits 中國新年歌曲名典; Release Date 出版日期: 2004; Language 語言: Mandarin 華語; Publisher 出品商: EMI;
My Thoughts This 2-discs album is MADE-OF-GOLD! It consists 31 golden Chinese New Year Songs, by China Legendary Song Birds from the 40s - 70s. My mother used to play most of these tracks, when I was a kid on cassette. Finally EMI reproduced them again in CD.
So emo, when I saw this at the local CD store!
IMO... this is a must buy Chinese New Year Music Collection!!!
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.
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).
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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.
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.
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.
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).
I pre-ordered this from YesAsia.com a few weeks ago. They have shipped... not sure when dapat?
Listen To Eason Chan (CD + Remix CD)
Product Info 產品资料 Artist(s) 歌手名稱: Eason Chan 陳奕迅; Album 专辑名称: Listen To Eason Chan (CD + Remix CD); Release Date 出版日期: 30/10/2007; Language 語言: Cantonese 粵語; Publisher 出品商: Cinepoly; Other Information 其他資料: 2CDs;
One of the top singers in the Canto-pop market, Eason steps into the limelight again with his latest major work. Listen To Eason Chan comes in the form of a two-disc album. The first disc contains new songs, and the second disc comes with special dance remixes of the songs. In addition to composing three of the album's tracks, Eason took on the role of producer for his latest album. Fans can look forward to ten new songs including Chameleon, Flash, Tropical Island Serenade, Maniacal Revolution, and What Do You Want. Bonus track Brothers, the theme song to Eason's upcoming same-titled film, is a Mandarin duet with Andy Lau.
The album Listen to Eason Chan features a specially designed T-shirt-style sleeve cover. It is made of paper and available in eight different colors; customers who purchase this album will have one of the available covers selected for them at random. The album does not come with a lyric booklet; the lyrics for Eason's latest songs can be downloaded from the UMG Official Website after the album's release.
陈奕迅于10月25日起至11月5日共12场的《Moving On Stage 1演唱会》，门票开售以来反应热烈，已三度加场。忙于筹备即将举行的演唱会的Eason，以2007年度新专辑《Listen to Eason Chan》来先会乐迷，他亲自为唱片当监制，兼写了三首歌。唱片以舞曲为主题，十首新歌中率先曝光之作有「Crying in the Party」，黎小田作曲，黄伟文填词，歌词中写出时下派对参加者的情绪喜怒哀乐。
CD 1 01. 瑪利奧派對 Mario Party 02. 熱島小夜曲 Tropical Island Serenade 03. 閃 Flash 04. 演唱會 Concert Live Gig 05. 滑鐵盧車站 Waterloo Station 06. Crying in the Party 07. 狂熱革命 Maniacal Revolution 08. 變色龍 Chameleon 09. 時代巨輪 Wheel of the Era 10. 乜[口野][口者] What Do You Want Bonus Track: 11. 兄弟 (國) Brothers - 電影 兄弟 主題曲 (劉德華 合唱)
CD 2 - Remixes 01. 瑪利奧派對 Mario Party 02. 熱島小夜曲 Tropical Island Serenade 03. 閃 Flash 04. 演唱會 Concert Live Gig 05. 滑鐵盧車站 Waterloo Station 06. Crying in the Party 07. 狂熱革命 Maniacal Revolution 08. 變色龍 Chameleon 09. 時代巨輪 Wheel of the Era 10. 乜[口野][口者] What Do You Want
After waited for 2 years, finally the new album is released.
My Thoughts I haven't listened to the entire album properly yet, most of the tracks are very "simplyred" feel, and I noticed there are a few "familiar" tunes.
Generally, this album considered ok, for a brief listening, my favourite album still "Picture Book". However, I have a few tracks on my list, like "So Not Over You", "Debris", "Lady", etc.
Facts I haven't been buying English album for quite awhile. This album comes in new CD casing, known as - Super Jewel Box. Nice design, looked and feeled more solid, comparing to the classic CD plastic casing, it allows album designers to have a bigger space for design. At a glance, it looks a bit like HD-DVD casing. LOL~
front cover;
back cover;
new locking mechanism - "press" to open;
inside;
deeper lock - minimising CD dislocated, and got scratched;
stronger body join - lower chances of getting a 1 legged CD case, when dropped;
friendlier rounded edge - had anyone accidentally dropped a CD case on your feet before?
01. The World and You Tonight 02. So Not Over You 03. Stay 04. They Don't Have To Know 05. Oh! What A Girl! 06. Good Times Have Done Me Wrong 07. Debris 08. Lady 09. Money 10. The Death of The Cool 11. Little Englander
