[Easy Listening, Guitar] Roger Wang - Journey Home (EQ Music Records) (2003) [FLAC]

Roger Wang - Journey Home (EQ Music Records) (2003)
| FLAC+CUE | 343MB | Easy Listening, Guitar, Instrumental | Covers Included |

Journey Home is a heartfelt and masterfully crafted instrumental album by Malaysian guitarist Roger Wang, released by EQ Music Records in 2003. Featuring a rich selection of iconic melodies from across Asia, this collection is a musical tribute to the region’s diverse cultures, delicately arranged through Wang’s signature acoustic fingerstyle guitar.

From the very first track, “Arirang” — a beloved Korean folk tune — Wang sets a nostalgic tone, inviting listeners into a serene, cross-cultural journey. He seamlessly weaves familiar melodies like Indonesia’s “Bengawan Solo” and Japan’s “Sukiyaki” into warm, contemplative guitar interpretations that speak directly to the soul. His take on Chinese classics such as “Moon Flower (Yie Lai Xiang)” and “Sweet Honey (Tian Mi Mi)” is both gentle and emotionally resonant, allowing the essence of each song to shine through minimalistic yet expressive arrangements.

Wang’s guitar work is sensitive, fluid, and deeply personal. Tracks like “Wedding Eve” and “Wild Orchids” showcase his ability to evoke complex emotions with simplicity and grace. He also includes original pieces like “In My Thoughts” and “While She Sleeps,” which fit beautifully alongside the traditional repertoire, adding depth and a sense of intimacy to the album.

“Burung Kakatua” and “Bunyi Gitar” offer a playful nod to Malaysian and Filipino roots, while “Dahil Sa’yo” and “Student Boy” expand the album’s cultural range even further.

Journey Home is not just a compilation of familiar tunes—it is a gentle, reflective experience guided by Roger Wang’s heartfelt musicianship. Ideal for easy listening, quiet evenings, or moments of introspection, this album bridges cultures through the universal language of the guitar.

Tracklist:
01 - Arirang ...04:16
02 - Bengawan Solo ...03:33
03 - Moon Flower (Yie Lai Xiang) ...02:47
04 - Give You My All (Rang Wo Yi Zhi Ai Ge Gou) ...03:48
05 - Sukiyaki ...03:32
06 - Moonlight ...03:48
07 - Wedding Eve (Ming Tian Wo Yao Jia Gei Ni) ...03:54
08 - Burung Kakatua ...03:37
09 - Wild Orchids (Lan Hua Chao) ...03:13
10 - Sweet Honey (Tian Mi Mi) ...03:57
11 - In My Thoughts ...04:02
12 - Bunyi Gitar ...03:21
13 - Student Boy (Hock Sang Go) ...03:55
14 - Dahil Saiyo ...03:55
15 - While She Sleeps ...04:39

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