Song You Shen Posted June 23, 2005 at 07:40 PM Report Posted June 23, 2005 at 07:40 PM I'm always looking to add to my Chinese music collection. However, I am a little picky about what I like to listen to. I prefer classical and/or other styles of Chinese Instramental Music (anything with the guqin, chelo, violin, etc). I specifically enjoy relaxing, soft music, rather than upbeat chinese pop/rock/etc. I was wondering if any of you would have some suggestions of CD's or songs that you've listened to or have heard about. Don't get me wrong though, I also enjoy people singing (as listening to the lyrics is benificial to my learning of Chinese), but I prefer it to still be soft and/or relaxing singing ;). So please give suggestions, if you have some, about soft/relaxing Chinese music. Thanks. Youshen Quote
Song You Shen Posted June 25, 2005 at 06:50 PM Author Report Posted June 25, 2005 at 06:50 PM anyone? anyone? No suggestions at all? Youshen Quote
florazheng Posted June 26, 2005 at 03:09 AM Report Posted June 26, 2005 at 03:09 AM I'm glad to learn that you enjoy traditional Chinese classical music. They are great indeed. I would like to introduce the following 《春江花月夜》Moonlit River In Spring which is a famous piece for the instument 筝 《二泉映月》Reflection of the Moon on the Erquan Spring 《十面埋伏》a famous 琵琶 piece 《梅花三弄》 And as to the song with lyrics, I would like to recommend a song named 送别Farewell composed by a famous artist as well as a monk name Li Shutong （Monk Hongyi) Below is the lyrics for your enjoyment. 长亭外，古道边，芳草碧连天，晚风拂柳笛声残，夕阳山外山。 天之涯，海之角，知交半零落。 一瓢浊酒尽余欢，今宵别梦寒。 It's so beautiful,isn't it? And the other, I enjoy 《满江红》the lyrics written by one of the most famous patriot 岳飞 Yue Fei 怒发冲冠，凭栏处，潇潇雨歇。 抬望眼，仰天长啸，壮怀激烈。 三十功名尘与土，八千里路云和月。 莫等闲，白了少年头，空悲切！ 靖康耻，犹未雪。 臣子恨，何时灭？ 驾长车，踏破贺兰山缺！ 壮志饥餐胡虏肉，笑谈渴饮匈奴血。 待从头，收拾旧山河，朝天阙！ Hope this helps! Cheers! Quote
zixingche Posted November 11, 2005 at 11:15 AM Report Posted November 11, 2005 at 11:15 AM I can recommend CDs produced by a company in Hong Kong called Hugo. They have sleeve notes in Chinese and English. Quote
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