China: A Trip Around the World – Captivating Traditional Chinese Music by The Chaozhou Ensemble (CD)

Product Details

UPC and Product Type

• UPC: 5399820461227
• Product Type: CD, Compilation Album
• Genre: World Music, Folk, Traditional Chinese
• Release Details: Compilation released by Luxury Multimedia Ltd., featuring traditional Chinese tracks arranged for performance

Overview

Embark on a musical voyage to China with this evocative CD, part of the "A Trip Around the World" series. Performed by The Chaozhou Ensemble, this collection brings to life the timeless melodies and rhythms of Chinese folk traditions, drawing from regions like Chaozhou and beyond. With 16 tracks totaling 49:27 minutes, the album captures the essence of daily life, nature, and cultural heritage through instrumental arrangements, offering listeners a harmonious blend of historical and emotional depth. It's a respectful tribute to Chinese musical artistry, accessible for those exploring world music's spiritual and communal roots.

German Overview (Übersicht)

Begeben Sie sich auf eine musikalische Reise nach China mit dieser eindrucksvollen CD aus der Serie "A Trip Around the World". Vorgetragen vom Chaozhou Ensemble, bringt diese Sammlung zeitlose Melodien und Rhythmen der chinesischen Volksmusik zum Leben, inspiriert von Regionen wie Chaozhou und darüber hinaus. Mit 16 Titeln und einer Gesamtlänge von 49:27 Minuten fängt das Album das Wesen des Alltagslebens, der Natur und des kulturellen Erbes ein, indem es instrumentale Arrangements vereint, die emotionale Tiefe bieten. Es ist eine respektvolle Hommage an die chinesische musikalische Kunst, geeignet für alle, die die spirituellen und gemeinschaftlichen Wurzeln der Weltmusik entdecken möchten.

Product Features

H2 Header: Format and Playback

• Format: Standard CD, compatible with all CD players for easy listening
• Audio Quality: Stereo digital recording, delivering clear, immersive sound that highlights the ensemble's precision and tonal balance
• Total Duration: 49:27 minutes
• Instruments and Performance: Features traditional Chinese instruments in ensemble settings, showcasing the intricate interplay of strings, winds, and percussion

H2 Header: Track and Compositional Details

• Number of Tracks: 16, each drawing from traditional Chinese folk sources and arranged by skilled musicians
• Arrangement Styles: Includes a variety of forms, from narrative songs to dance-inspired pieces, reflecting regional diversity and cultural storytelling

Interesting Facts

H3 Header: Cultural and Historical Context

• Folk Music Traditions: Chinese folk music, as featured here, traces its roots to ancient rituals and daily life, with tracks like "Gong Yan Shi Chun" evoking scenes of spring festivals, symbolizing renewal and community bonds that resonate spiritually across cultures.
• Ensemble's Artistic Approach: The Chaozhou Ensemble revives regional styles, blending historical authenticity with contemporary interpretations, as seen in arrangements like "Shi Mian Mai Fu," which draws from dramatic tales, emphasizing the adaptability of folk music in modern contexts.
• Global Appeal in Series: Part of a "Trip Around the World" compilation, this CD highlights how music serves as a bridge between cultures, with The Chaozhou Ensemble's performance underscoring China's rich heritage and its influence on world music, as praised in musicological studies.
• Recording Insights: This album, with tracks sourced from Ireland and manufactured in the EU, reflects the cross-cultural exchange in music distribution, making traditional Chinese sounds accessible to international audiences while preserving their emotional and narrative integrity.

Track Listing

1. Gong Yan Shi Chun (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 4:58 (Traditional Chinese melody celebrating spring and prosperity)
2. Quan Bian (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 2:45 (Explores themes of change and flow, typical of folk narratives)
3. Xiu He Bao (Arr. Wang Ceng Yi) – 3:22 (A lively piece invoking embroidered silk, symbolizing artistry and heritage)
4. Gu Su Xing (Arr. Lai Long Han) – 5:02 (Drawing from Suzhou folk traditions, emphasizing elegance and poetic lyricism)
5. Yue Er Gao (Arr. Wang Ying) – 2:38 (Moonlit high melody, evoking nocturnes and reflective moods)
6. Mei Hou Wang (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 1:35 (Inspired by the Monkey King legend, full of dynamic energy and myth)
7. Kai Shan Chuang (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 2:40 (Depicts mountain adventures, with rhythmic vitality and exploratory spirit)
8. Song Bie (Tuo Ling) (Arr. Tan Van) – 3:17 (A farewell song, capturing the melancholy of separation in Chinese culture)
9. Li Cheng De Shen Mi Gong Dian (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 2:50 (Mysterious palace themes, blending mystery and grandeur)
10. Shi Mian Mai Fu (Arr. Wang Ying) – 4:41 (Based on an ancient battle ambuscade, symbolizing strategy and tension)
11. Xiao Yang Zhou (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 2:55 (A small boat song, reflecting journeys and life on water)
12. Gao Po Zhuang Jing (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 2:44 (High slope tranquility, offering contemplative and serene passages)
13. Min Yao Feng (Arr. Tan Van) – 2:14 (Folk wind song, capturing the breezy, ephemeral aspects of rural life)
14. You Hua Yuan (Arr. Tun Midiung) – 3:08 (Oil painting garden, imaginatively depicting scenic beauty and leisure)
15. Mi-Luo Jiang Shang (Arr. Wang Ceng Yi) – 5:56 (Scenes from the Miluo River, inspired by historical and poetic Chinese landscapes)
16. Wu Bang Zi (Arr. Long Han) – 3:17 (A dance of the Wu region, celebrating regional festivities and rhythms)

Total Time: 49:27 minutes

Publishers

• Published by: Luxury Multimedia Ltd., based in Ireland
• Recording and Production: Compilation copyright 2005; all tracks performed by The Chaozhou Ensemble; distributed by Galaxy Music BV in the Netherlands; rights managed by Luxary Multimedia Ltd.; UPC 5399820461227; for more details, refer to the label or distribution contacts

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