Voice of Shi Xin Hui

I admit that most Chinese singers now-in-days rely too heavy on looks that talent. This is especially true for the Hong Kong ones, in my opinion at least. Thus, I have shy-away from CPop for a long time now. It’s quite a shame, the one spectacular industry is dying without an heir. It is quite hard to pinpoint a newbie that can stand up along side with the legends like Sam Hui, Paula Tsui, Alan Tam, etc. Though, they might become popular, however, the quality just is not the same as it was before. Gomen for my rambling , just had to voice it.

女皇cover

Anyway, this comes to Shi Xin Hui/Sin Huey (石欣卉), a new singer from Singapore..well, to me least. I was first introduced when someone posted 命中注定 (Fated), the Chinese version of Arashi’s We can make it! (not translation, just another artist using the music). **It’s a wonderful piece of work, soo many artists have used it as a cover. Out of curiosity, I had downloaded it. Of course, I was going to be bias, no one can out do my Arashi…hehe…. To my surprise, she did justice to the song and have come to a liking along with a few other of hers.

石欣卉 has amazing vocals, quite powerful and unique. Her newest album, 女皇, is a nice compilation, displaying a good range of her singing ability and provides an emotionally polished presentation. Along from 命中注定, I especially like 女皇驾到.

女皇驾到 MV
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZu2-1N7xvs

命中注定
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpBCE0TwhVk

Official website: http://www.sinhuey.com/
More info on Wikipedia.

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Music of 陳亞蘭

I came across a few of  陳亞蘭 (Chen Yar Lan) songs while re-watching Taiwanese opera/歌仔戲. It’s been quite a while, I’d love watching these during my younger days and enjoy them even more now. **Yes, I have weird interests and have godzillion fandoms. These would be the television version (not stage ones); they are not much different from our TV series, except vocals are included, usually to express thoughts and feelings. I’ll touch on 歌仔戲 on a later date.

chenyarlan1

亞蘭姐 is a well-known Taiwanese actress, mostly famous for her roles portraying male characters (小生) in 歌仔戲. Please note, male leads are usually performed by females due to their singing roles. One of my favorite 歌仔戲小生 aside from her sensei, the infamous 楊麗花 (Yang Li Hua). Her profile can be found here and the 歌仔戲 one here.

Themesongs are usually not attention grabbing at first, but they do grow on you. I’m sure all of you know what I mean. The one for 紅塵奇英 sure did; pretty soon, I was search high and low for the full version. So off I went into cyberspace looking for the singer; to my surprise, it was 亞蘭姐.  Had no idea that she had release a three albums; there no doubt she can sing 歌仔戲 (for 20+ year or so), but modern songs too? ? I guess I shouldn’t be surprised since she is quite talented.

放阮一個人 MV

Below are some lyrics of my favorites:
換一個所在住(台視楊麗花歌仔戲《紅塵奇英》片頭曲)

寂寞 惦惦充滿歸房間
阮的目周愈金 愈感覺冷清清
後悔 慢慢凌治阮的心
從今以後袂擱隨便講感情

是什麼原因會凍改變人的眼神
對愛空虛 對情無味 還是對人無信心

應該換一個所在住 無需要外大
只要溫暖 求一個快活
只好換一個所在住 無免定定越頭看
因為一個人的生活卡贏 倆個人為著作伴受情磨

離開青春夢

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Matsumoto Jun’s solo, La Familia

To be honest, I am not fond of most of Jun-kun’s solos due to his very nasalized vocals. Yes, shame on me..hehe..but I still love him to bits. However, La Familia is an exception, beautifully written by Jun-kun for Arashi’s Iza Now concert. It’s a heartwarming song that showcases the friendship shared between his band members and the journey taken during the first five years of Arashi. Without a doubt is a wonderful song and always brings a grin to my lips.

Live Performance ~ 2004 Iza, Now Concert
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPjj15sK3BQ

Lyrics:
La Familia
Vocals & Lyrics: Matsumoto Jun ~ Music: SPIN

Subete wa hawai de hajimari ARASHI ARASHI for DREAM
Haado na mainichi ga tsuzuku naka de minna to kawashita akushu
Chikara ga nakute jibun ga nakute Fuan bakari kakaeteta
Sore demo mienai michi wo mite Hitasura hashitte ita

It all began in Hawaii
A.RA.SHI A.RA.SHI for dream
Clasping hands alternately with everyone,
while keeping up each day’s arduous schedules
Lacking the ability, and cannot find one’s self,
holding in unease the entire day
Still, even if the road ahead is undefined,
Run towards the present with all your strength

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