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I love
Chinese music, and the artists mentioned here, I feel, have something
of pure genius to offer the worlds of music and emotions |
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to shortly offer some tracks for download, or give appropriate links
- I may have little respect for the money-moguls and faceless accountants
that drive the modern music industry, but I am very aware of the individual
Artiste, plus the credit and respect they deserve for their creations |
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Liu Fang |
Album:
A Voice Inebriate |
Renowned
as the foremost Chinese-bow virtuoso in China, Liu Fang suddenly
produces the most amazing voice on this, her third album
Try tracks 4 &15
- disc two, and tell me I am not wrong - Stunning music! |
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Tong Li |
Album: The
Exclusive 'Is Love Sin ?' |
A brilliant
voice gives life to a fantastic mix of emotions. Who dares suggest
Music is not The only true International language? Track 2, 'Every
Corner', is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever
heard - Perfect!
Every Corner.mp3 - awaiting permission to offer
download
I love this album - more please! |
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Beyond |
Music:
Go to YouTube 
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Beyond are
a famous rock band from Hong Kong, founded in 1983. They have always
identified with the people of Hong Kong, as is reflected in their
songs - Which are extremely popular even today, some 10 years after
their lead singer died. In the West you could compare them to Queen
in stature and longevity
The link above to YouTube lists covers of their Standard "One
Night in Beijing", which is one of the few songs I can sing in
Chinese - including falsetto! I recommend Shim for boys, and Chris
for girls (The subtitles are in Cantonese btw). You can get a copy
of the words here
. The meanings hidden within the words are quite complex, and the
Falsetto parody's Beijing Opera. Personally, it is a very fitting
tribute to One Unforgettable Night I Spent in Beijing - but that is
another story hahaha...
There are many other listings for Beyond, and a great resource is
found at http://www.beyondmusic.net/
Also just like Queen, they are reformed and now playing new music
to new audiences |
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12 Girls Band |
Music:
Go to YouTube
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12 Girls Band has won International acclaim for their modern interpretations
of classical Tang Dynasty music. Now 1, 500 years later, their virtuoso
performances have grown to include Western classicism plus modern
dance music. Most astonishing, is how these ancient instruments adapt
to playing Irish Folk music. If you like Bond, you will love this
music! |
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Pang Long |
Album: You
Are My Rose |
The Title track
of this album has become a Chinese Standard, which is usually known
as 'Ni Shi Wo De Mei Gui Hua'. Given that line of Mandarin, you should
be able to sing about half of this catchy song immediately!
Pang Long tried to retire, but was constantly requested to make guest
appearances. As a result, he has given up retirement and is now busy
working on new songs. I am trying to get permission to offer you a
download of this song - please call back later |
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Teresa |
Album: Teresa's
Blues |
Teresa
is a Taiwanese virtuoso of Chinese-bow - probably the saddest instrument
in the whole wide world - somewhere between a viola and cello, and
a million tears in every note. Not for the faint-hearted
This album is purely instrumental, but will ring
your heart like nothing you have experienced, ever! You better start
with Track One |
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Dao Lang |
Album: Chinese
Folk Songs 2002 |
A 3 disc
compilation of China's finest folk songs - and by folk music, I
mean traditional songs sung in a semi-modern format
As with all really good music, you do not need to
understand the words in order to feel the emotions generated by
the tracks |
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S.H.E. |
Album: Winter
Album |
This Girl-pop-band
is probably the biggest phenomena in Asia. I chose this album as
a lot of tracks are in English, and it is a very good introduction
to modern Chinese pop music. Also check out 'Encore' a vcd/hvcd/vcshvcd3dmp4
thingymagig
It's Pop, but not as you know it - check-out China
Girl and Cinderella
If this is not your genre, try the above - or call
back next time |
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