[Guzheng] Jiang Xiaoqing (姜小青) - Like A Wind (风のように) (1999) [WAV]

Jiang Xiaoqing (姜小青) - Like A Wind (风のように) (1999)
| WAV+CUE | 357MB | Guzheng, Easy Listening, Folk, Instrumental | Covers |

Jiang Xiaoqing – Like A Wind (风のように) (1999) is a beautifully crafted album that showcases the expressive depth and poetic elegance of the guzheng, blending traditional Chinese sensibilities with Japanese lullabies and folk inspirations in a soothing, easy listening format. Jiang Xiaoqing, a renowned guzheng virtuoso, delivers each piece with emotional subtlety, technical finesse, and a meditative calm that invites listeners into a serene sonic landscape.

The album opens with "Journey To The Heart", a gentle and heartfelt piece that sets the contemplative tone of the collection. It transitions smoothly into the Japanese folk classic "Lullaby of Takeda", where the guzheng takes on a soft, whisper-like quality, evoking nostalgia and quiet melancholy. Jiang's interpretations of lullabies such as "Itsuki" and "Yurikago no Uta" are especially touching, blending the warmth of maternal love with delicate East Asian melodic phrasing.

Chinese classics like "High Mountain and Flowing Water" and "Three Variations on the Plum Blossom Theme" serve as cultural anchors in the album, highlighting the guzheng’s rich history and emotional range. "Dance Music of Mukamu", inspired by Uyghur musical traditions, adds rhythmic vitality and regional contrast to the otherwise tranquil atmosphere.

The title track, "Like A Wind", is the perfect closing statement—light, fleeting, and emotionally resonant. It captures the essence of the album: gentle yet powerful, ephemeral yet memorable.

This album is ideal for both seasoned fans of Chinese traditional instruments and casual listeners seeking peaceful, reflective instrumental music. Like A Wind is not just a musical journey; it’s a tender emotional experience that flows effortlessly across cultural boundaries.

专辑名称：风のように (像风一样)
专辑艺人：姜小青
发行时间：1999年

Tracklist:
01 - 心之旅 Journey To The Heart ...5:18
02 - 竹田の子守歌 Lullaby Of Takeda ...3:35
03 - 高山流水 The High Mountain And The Flowing Water ...6:04
04 - 太湖船 Taihu Lake Boat ...3:57
05 - 山丹丹開花紅艶艶 Red Flowers Bloom in The Red Hill ...4:31
06 - 揺籃曲 Cradle Song ...4:21
07 - 木卡姆散序与舞曲 Dance Music Of Mukamu ...6:36
08 - 五木の子守歌 Lullaby Of Itsuki ...3:37
09 - ゆりかごの歌 Yurikago No Uta ...3:04
10 - 梅花三弄 Three Variations On The Plum Blossom Theme ...5:56
11 - 風のように (像风一样) Like A Wind ...4:24

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