[Guzheng] Dai Qi, Luo Xiaoci & Zhao Yi - Sensational Zheng (情筝) (2001) [APE]

Dai Qi, Luo Xiaoci & Zhao Yi - Sensational Zheng (情筝)
| APE+CUE | 309 MB | Guzheng, Instrumental | 2001 |

Sensational Zheng (情筝), released in 2001 by Hugo Productions, is a captivating guzheng album performed by Dai Qi, Luo Xiaoci, and Zhao Yi. This collection brings together modern musical sensibilities with the ancient, expressive voice of the Chinese zheng, or guzheng, creating an album rich in emotion, nostalgia, and poetic serenity.

Each track on Sensational Zheng is a heartfelt journey. The opening piece, “送别 (See Off Bosom Friend)”, sets a poignant tone, its gentle strings evoking the sadness of parting with grace and restraint. This emotional intimacy continues through “又见茉莉 (To See The Jasmine Again)”, a beautifully flowing piece that blends traditional motifs with a contemporary melodic charm.

While the album is rooted in instrumental guzheng, many of the compositions—like “爱的进行式 (Love Process)” and “梦开始的地方 (Where the Dream Begins)”—carry a pop ballad structure. This makes the music accessible even to listeners unfamiliar with traditional Chinese music. The performers utilize delicate ornamentations, graceful glissandos, and lyrical phrasing to convey romantic longing, quiet reflection, and bittersweet memories.

“独角戏 (Monodrama)” and “用心良苦 (All Have Done Was In Vain)” stand out for their dramatic expression, capturing the emotional turbulence often found in modern love stories. The album concludes with “我愿意 (I Wanna Give You All My Heart And Soul)”, a deeply sincere and tranquil closing that perfectly encapsulates the album’s emotional arc.

Overall, Sensational Zheng is a moving and melodic fusion of East and West, traditional and modern. It is an excellent gateway for those new to the guzheng and a gentle treasure for those who already love its timeless sound.

片名: 情筝
演奏: 戴琦/罗小慈/赵一
发行公司: 雨果唱片
发行时间: 2001年

Tracklist:
1.送别 See Off Bosom Friend
Tống Biệt
2.告诉我你在想什么 Please Tell Me What Are Thinking
3.又见茉莉 To See The Dream Begins
Hựu Kiến Mạt Lị
4.爱的进行式 Love Process
Ái Đích Tiến Hành Thức
5.梦开始的地方 Where The Dream Begins
Mộng Khai Thủy Đích Địa Phương
6.人间没有天堂 Without You, There Will Be No Paradise
Nhân Gian Một Hữu Thiên Đường
7.宁愿相信 I Believe In You
8.别让我太累 Don Exhaust Me
Biệt Nhượng Ngã Thái Lũy
9.独角戏 Monodrama
Độc Giác Hí
10.用心良苦 All Have Done Was In Vain
Dụng Tâm Lương Khổ
11.我愿意 I Wanna Give You All My Heart And Soul
Ngã Nguyện Ý

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