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;


- - - - - - -
Read also:
• Secret 不能說的秘密;

Secret: Original Movie Soundtrack (Limited Edition) |不能說的秘密: 電影原聲帶 (限量版)

Product Info 產品资料
Artist(s) 歌手名稱: Soundtrack 電影原聲帶;
Album 专辑名称: Secret: Original Movie Soundtrack (Limited Edition) | 不能說的秘密: 電影原聲帶 (限量版);
Release Date 出版日期: 23/08/2007;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語;
Publisher 出品商: Sony BMG, JVR Music International Ltd;

from 取之於 YesAsia.com
Having already proven his acting chops and box office draw with the blockbusters Initial D and Curse of the Golden Flower, Taiwanese singer Jay Chou makes his directorial debut in 2007 with the romantic drama Secret. Jay stars as a high school student who has just transferred to a new school known for its music program. He meets and falls in love with a cute and mysterious classmate (Guey Lun Mei, Blue Gate Crossing), but she has a secret that can tear them apart. A gentle mix of music and puppy love, this sweet and subtle film adds another notch to Jay's long list of accomplishments.

Other than starring, directing, and creating the story for the film, Jay also took care of the music, which plays a key role in Secret. The soundtrack comes with the film's score and four theme songs, including title theme Secret, a soft British-style rock number with moving melody and lyrics.

This edition comes with a 100-page booklet containing stills from the film.

「這是一個不能說的祕密」這句話是葉湘倫(周杰倫飾)和路小雨(桂綸鎂飾)這場愛情之旅的開場白，兩人是音樂系的同班同學，一首神祕的鋼琴曲促使兩人相遇. 兩人純真的愛情如同美妙的音符跳動著，但小雨心中的祕密，卻常讓湘倫摸不著頭緒。一次，兩人的約定，卻因為一場誤會而讓小雨從此消失於湘倫生活之中………

電影《不能說的秘密》是周杰倫策劃執導的大銀幕處男作，從原創故事、主演、配樂甚至是影片剪接都親力親為，這部由Jay自導自演的創作電影作品對他來說意義非凡。而電影主題曲當然也不假他人之手，杰倫以英式搖滾曲風，譜出帶點懸疑色彩的浪漫愛情故事，用不同以往堅毅篤定的鋼琴彈奏方式，從頭不間斷地延續著孤獨滄桑的氣息，簡單卻深植人心，歌曲最後的結尾用鐘聲來表達對校園的懷念。

《不能說的秘密》原聲帶CD收錄：包括由再次與方文山聯手創作、Jay主唱的電影主題曲「不能說的秘密」、名詞人黃俊郎首度現聲「女孩別為我哭泣」、江語晨初試啼聲之作「晴天娃娃」和姚蘇蓉的老歌「情人的眼淚」，以及21首周杰倫和泰國配樂大師Terdsak Janpan聯手炮製的電影配樂。

限量版隨原聲大碟加送100頁典藏紀錄冊，內有50張精彩劇照。


Track Listing
01 01. Opening 2'26"
02. 腳踏車 2'17" 曲: 周杰倫＋Terdsak Janpan 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
03. 早操 1'34" 曲: 周杰倫 Piano: 周杰倫
04. 淡水海邊 1'03" 曲: 周杰倫 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
05. 鬥琴 1'13" Ⅰ. 蕭邦黑鍵練習曲 改編: 周杰倫 Ⅱ. 蕭邦升C小調圓舞曲 改編: 周杰倫 Ⅲ. 曲: 詹宇豪 Piano: 詹宇豪
06. 湘倫小雨四手聯彈 0'38" 曲: 周杰倫 Piano: 陳承麒、黃婉琦
07. Ride With Me 1'26" Composed and Arranged: Terdsak Janpan Mixed by: Toysakie
08. 父與子 2'15" 曲: 周杰倫＋Terdsak Janpan 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
09. 情人的眼淚 (演唱: 姚蘇蓉) 5'57" 曲: 杜芬 詞: 狄薏
10. First Kiss 1'29" 曲: 周杰倫 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
11. 女孩別為我哭泣 (演唱: 黃俊郎) 1'19" 曲: 周杰倫 詞: 黃俊郎 編曲: 林邁可 (Michael Lin)
12. 晴天娃娃 (演唱: 江語晨) 2'29" 曲: 周杰倫 詞: 周杰倫 編曲: 林邁可 (Michael Lin)
13. 阿郎與阿寶 2'18" 曲: 周杰倫＋Terdsak Janpan 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
14. 與父共舞 1'23" Composed and Arranged: Terdsak Janpan Mixed by: Toysakie
15. 路小雨 1'37" 曲: 周杰倫 編曲: Terdsak Janpan Piano: 周杰倫
16. The Swan 2'30" Saint-Sa?ns's (Transcription by Leopold Godowsky) 改編自聖桑 (Camille Saint-Sa?ns 1835-1921): 動物狂歡節－《天鵝》 Piano: 周杰倫弦樂團: 長榮交響樂團
17. Flash Back 3'16" Composed and Arranged: Terdsak Janpan Mixed by: Toysakie
18. Secret (慢板) 1'05" 曲: 周杰倫＋Terdsak Janpan Piano: 黃婉琦
19. Angel 1'51" Composed and Arranged: Terdsak Janpan Mixed by: Toysakie
20. 小雨寫立可白Ⅰ 1'13" 曲: 周杰倫 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
21. 小雨寫立可白Ⅱ 1'38" 曲: 周杰倫 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
22. Secret (加長快板) 1'23" 曲: 周杰倫 Piano: 詹宇豪
23. 琴房 1'39" 曲: 周杰倫＋Terdsak Janpan 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
24. Ending 1'23" 曲: 周杰倫 編曲: Terdsak Janpan
25. 不能說的秘密 4'56" 曲: 周杰倫 詞: 方文山 編曲: 林邁可 (Michael Lin)


My Thoughts
This soundtrack brings back all the moments from the movie. Jay Chou 周杰倫 & Mr Terdsak Janpan had really did a good job to the scores and music pieces. I say it's on par with Hollywood standard.

Listening to the tracks, while flipping through the booklet, takes me back to the movie again. I'm still as excited about this movie as that night I watched it.

If you like listening to soundtracks, and you enjoyed watching Secret, then this is definitely a CD you wouldn't want to miss out.


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;


- - - - - - -
Read also:
• Secret 不能說的秘密;

Secret 不能說的秘密

Release Date 日期: 16 August 2007;
Languages 語言: Mandarin;
Classification: U;
Running Time: 1 hour 42 minutes;
Director 導演: Jay Chou;
Cast 主演: Jay Chou 周杰倫, Kwai Lun Mei 桂綸鎂, Anthony Wong 黃秋生;
Genre 片種: Love 愛情;
Official Website 電影網站: 不能說的秘密 Secret
Watched it at: Golden Screen Cinema;

WARNING! SPOILER AHEAD!!!

Synopsis: - taken from Golden Screen Cinema
The first day Lun (Jay Chou) enters Tamkang Secondary School he meets Yu (Kwai Lun-Mei) in the music room who is playing a mysterious piano solo. The two become intimate friends and spend a lot of time together. “What’s the melody you played the first day we met?” asked Lun, “That’s my secret.” Yu whispered to his ear.

One day, Lun asks Yu to meet him at the music room. But they did not meet and Yu never show up again. It seems that Yu has mysteriously disappeared. Later, Lun sees Yu in an old photograph and what surprises him is that Yu is standing next to his father, Chiu (Anthony Wong) in the photo!

The secrets behind Yu and the mysterious melody are going to be unleashed...

(Source: RAM Entertainment Sdn. Bhd.)

故事摘要: - 取之於 Yahoo!電影
一譜動人的樂章奏開了一段最真摯的愛情

「這是一個不能說的祕密」這句話是小倫（周杰倫飾）和小雨（桂綸鎂飾）這場愛情之旅的開場白, 兩人是音樂系的同班同學，一首神祕的鋼琴曲促使兩人相遇. 兩人純真的愛情如同美妙的音符跳動著，但小雨心中的祕密，卻常讓小倫摸不著頭緒。

一次，兩人的約定，卻因為一場誤會而讓小雨從此消失於小倫生活之中……

這場愛情就像個迷宮, 可以選擇回頭, 也可以選擇找到出口。

葉老師（黃秋生飾）把小倫拉回正常的軌道. 當小倫以為重新找到出口，卻發現一切才正要開始

一個不能說的秘密，一個不可思議的答案


My thoughts 我的感言:
Big applause to Jay Chou and team! It turns out, surprisingly an excellent movie! The lighting, art directions, dialouge, story details, casting, cinematography and the soundtrack are perfectly crafted!

The story started of as a high school love story of a boy and a girl, it was really sweet. Then there's a sudden unexpected dark twist in the story, that leads to an interesting ending.

There were several memorable scenes, which showed off Jay's talent. One of the most impressive, was the "piano battle" scene, where Jay and a senior (acted by his buddy friend - 宇豪 （南拳媽媽團員）) were challening each other, playing on one of Chopin's music piece. That scene had intense fingers tapping on the keyboards, felt hammers hammering the strings... a total extreme climax scene.

^0^

Personally, I think Jay Chou didn't look too well in Curse of the Golden Flower and Initial D. However, I have a different thoughts when I saw his MV from his 7th album - Still Fantasy 依然范特西, which he directed and acted in it. It was SUPERB!!! The details were so defined and expectations were high from him.

Slowly, he "reviewed" his talent through time. KEEP UP, "HOO~HOO~HAH~HEE!!!"

Can't wait to get my hands on the soundtrack.


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


- - - - - - -
Read also:
• Secret: Original Movie Soundtrack (Limited Edition) | 不能說的秘密: 電影原聲帶 (限量版);