[Guzheng, Pipa] Jiang Xiaoqing & Fei Jianrong - Asian Dream (夜来香) (2003) [WAV]

Jiang Xiaoqing & Fei Jianrong - Asian Dream (夜来香) (2003)
| WAV+CUE | 548MB | Pipa, Guzheng, Instrumental | Della/Japan | Full Covers |

Asian Dream (夜来香), performed by guzheng master Jiang Xiaoqing and pipa virtuoso Fei Jianrong, is a refined and emotionally rich instrumental album that blends the timbres of traditional Chinese instruments with beloved Japanese and international melodies. Released by Della in 2003, this cross-cultural collaboration gracefully bridges East Asian nostalgia with contemporary softness, offering a peaceful and sophisticated listening experience.

Opening with the iconic “Yarai Kou” (Evening Primrose), the album immediately envelops the listener in a delicate yet expressive soundscape. Jiang Xiaoqing’s guzheng provides a flowing, lyrical backdrop, while Fei Jianrong’s pipa and other plucked string instruments (zhongruan, liuqin, sanxian) add both rhythmic clarity and emotional nuance. Pieces such as “Sakura Zaka” and “When Will You Return?” are infused with longing and elegance, their melodies gently reshaped through the expressive vocabulary of Chinese traditional instruments.

The tracklist features instrumental interpretations of well-known Japanese songs like “Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi wo”, “Shounen Jidai”, and “Joushou no Hoshi”, reimagined with a soft Asian fusion touch. The pipa, with its percussive attack and expressive slides, contrasts beautifully with the guzheng’s shimmering resonance, especially on tracks like “Rain River” and “Last Emperor Theme”.

The highlight, “Asian Dream”, composed by Daisaku Kume, acts as a thematic centerpiece, embodying the album's ethos—elegance, serenity, and unity across cultures. With its gentle instrumentation and cinematic quality, it evokes both dreamlike landscapes and heartfelt memory.

Perfect for quiet evenings or reflective moments, Asian Dream is a graceful celebration of Asian musical beauty, delivered through the hands of two highly skilled performers whose sensitivity and synergy shine throughout.

唱片名称： 夜来香~エイジアン・ドリーム
演奏： 姜小青 (古筝), 费坚蓉 (琵琶, 中阮, 柳琴, 三弦)
唱片公司： デラ (德拉) Della
发行日期： 2003年

Tracklist:
01 夜来香 (Yarai Kou)
02 少年時代
03 見上げてごらん夜の星を
04 亜麻色の髪の乙女
05 桜坂 Sakura Zaka (from 福山雅治 Masaharu Fukuyama)
06 雨の川
07 ラスト.エンペラー~テーマ
08 地上の星
09 異邦人~シルクロードのテーマ
10 何日君再来
11 時の流れに身をまかせ
12 心之旅
13 Asian Dream (久米大作)
14 恋のバカンス

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