Monday, July 31, 2006

An obsession for a certain instrument


What is this? Many of you should know, especially if you are Chinese. This is my favourite instrument in the entire chinese orchestra. It is called the 'er-hu', some people call it the chinese violin. If you can recall, this is what Francis Ng played in TITS. Hehe. From what I mentioned in the previous recommendation, you should know that I love this instrument. From what I am going to mention in this entry, you will know that I am OBSESSED with the 'erhu'. Of course, I only love it when someone with SKILL plays it. If you are only a beginner, chances are the sound you produce would be a night mare. Better still, there might be no sound at all! (That's me, when I got the chance to make my very first attempt)

OK so after such a long introduction on the instrument, what actually IS my recommendation today? It is the first tvb INSTRUMENTAL which made it into my collection. *claps* whoohoo! It is the one you heard in Lethal Weapons Of Love And Passion, in the Raymond-Charmaine scenes. Basically, I can only remember hearing it twice. First was when Raymond lit water lanterns and sent them flowing down the stream, second was at the end, the very last scene, when Raymond and Charmaine finally reunited because of the beautiful purple flowers. Beautiful scenes, making me miss watching the series all over again...

very beautiful reunion!

Basically, this music went perfectly with the scenes, making the whole effect perfect. The 'er-hu' skills are just amazing, especially the high notes. Trust me, it is REALLY not easy to reach the high notes so perfectly. There you go, enjoy, my favourite tvb instrumental!

Download here:
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=835BC96F3DFA79C4
(credits to sehseh, who kindly ripped the audio clip out of the movie for us)

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Forbidden Love: War And Beauty


Title: 儿女

Series: War And Beauty (Main Theme)

Sung By: Bowie Lam

Lyrics:

梦半醒 我方知这样寒冷 何谓爱 无非凄风苦雨间
流着血 红着眼 就算多转几个弯 明日纵酒醒 宿醉未散
寻常一对到头来 毫无乐趣 然而呼喊痛苦拉扯可是对
为何烧到猛火里 我都不介意伴随
话我知 这生醒了又再醉 问苍天 有几多快活儿女
我颤抖 你的嘴带热还冷 沉下去 沉于枕边黑发间
明是错 无力挽 让爱主宰这瞬间 何用理悲欢哭笑聚散

Why do I like it:

Personally, I do not like Bowie's voice. Hehe. But he did fine for this song, maybe because it suited him well. I like the unique tune, and also the wonderful mix of instruments. I love the chinese violin (known as the 'erhu') the best. Also, I love the line, ‘Why is it that even when the fire is burning to your door, I am still following you’. That is a wonderful line, which represents Bowie's love for Gigi very well. You can also take it the literal way, because Bowie and Gigi were burned to death together in the series. If you are not the ‘Chinese’ type, you might not like this song too much. But to me, I love this song to nuts.

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http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=66816D016C0B569B

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

3 angles, 2 sides, 1 complete story

Title: 三角两面

Series: Yummy Yummy (sub-themeS)

Sung By: Kevin Cheng VS Tavia Yeung








Lyrics:

若與她創出新故事 (未說出我心中故事)
誰料到有個她卻在夢兒 (誰料到你我他也在夢兒)
未看穿難道不智 (若說出情話不智)
情沒錯怕離別 (無奈太怕離別)

其實愛不用誰善後 (原諒我不願來道別)
其實也不用明示 (原諒我不願明示)
其實愛的心不需怎示意 (原諒愛的心不知怎示意)
強問未免失儀 (我願待過些時)
三角終一邊痛悲 太壞有一邊逃避
得有一邊懂時機 放下愛同情妒忌
心裡想找到轉機 那別有半點迴避 (我恨我有點迴避)
三角將一邊提起 最後由兩面結尾

Why do I like it:

Don’t be tricked, this is NOT a duet, but two different songs; two different songs from the SAME series, with the same title, same melody, and SIMILAR lyrics. Basically, in the series, there was this love triangle involving Kevin, Charmaine and Tavia. Kevin and Charmaine are in love. Tavia is the unlucky one. She knew Kevin first, she liked him first, but she will never get him, because she is way to shy, and also because, Charmaine is the only one Kevin likes. The song we all know about first is Kevin’s version, which describes the story from HIS point of view. Towards the end of the series, we finally get to hear TAVIA’s version, which describes the story from HER point of view. Just a few phrases changed, you get to understand the story from a totally different angle. For example, the first line, Kevin sang, “Wanting to create a new story with ‘her’ (Charmaine)”. Tavia sang, “Never told you the STORY in MY heart”. Somewhere in the chorus, Kevin sang “If you want things to become better, don’t hide away”. Tavia sang, “I want things to become better, but I can’t help hiding away”. Tavia’s song describes the struggles of one-sided love so well. I think this idea is really interesting, and it worked perfectly well. 2 songs, 2 different perspectives, and a complete story…

Download here: (Tavia Yeung's version- ripped)
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=DD2CE825270FBE41

Download here: (Kevin CHeng's version)
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=E0BB024419CDCF69


Monday, July 24, 2006

It's Hard To Be A Woman: Miriam Yeung

The women:
Welcome the first female song in my entire collection! It is true, that males’ singing appeal to me more easily, because I’m a female. ~.~ BUT when Miriam is the one singing, it’s a different thing altogether. I love Miriam’s voice, and I believe many of us do too. I love Miriam over Sammi, Joey etc, well, simply because her singing just feels right.

Now let’s look at the song. I love the melody. Not too complicated, not too simple, something which will get into you very easily; When Miriam meets Justin, they indeed come up with something awesome.

Now let’s look at the lyrics. I admit I’m way too young to be a ‘woman with a past’, and really appreciate what it says, but I'm still very much in love with every single phrase. kudos to Justin, who came up with such awesome lyrics, which describe the troubles of women today SO WELL, even though he is a total man/male. Pressure, trying to look strong, longing for a man, loneliness… Thumbs up! The lyrics are very 'human'. To most women, when you read through the lines, you will probably be nodding away. Hehe. This is also the most perfect and suitable song for the series LFD. (Describes Ko Ling and Hilda's innerheart the best)

I wanted to quote you my favourite line, but I have no idea which is my favourite line. I love all the lines. ~.~ Ok maybe this one: “I really want to cry, but there is work for me to do tonight. When I’m tired, all I have is an empty room, and a bed half side cold” (: Anyway, I love the lyrics too much. For the benefit of those who can't read chinese words, below is some translation...

Title: 有过去的女人

Series: La Femme Desperado (sub-theme)

Sung By: Miriam Yeung

Lyrics:

几多打击几次跌伤 懂得坚壮 最怕处事未曾成熟至扮强悍

几多伤口几个重担 在我肩膊 连流泪也说这是汗 全为要万人看

好想饮泣偏偏今晚尚有工作 倦了都得这空房 及半边冰冷睡床

[Really feel like crying, but there is still work to do tonight. Tired, I'm only left with an empty room, and a bed, half side cold]

当初多天真的恋爱试过向往 但嫁衣不再青春 没法穿得好看

[Wedding gown is no longer young, can't look good in it]

爱是最大寄望难免只得失望 根本不想工作至上 做人硬朗

[Love gives you the biggest hopes, but ends up as disappointment]

我用岁月去换嫁妆 但哪位在乎我? 给我御寒

说说笑笑匆匆交往试过几趟 被爱都感到惊慌 未信天生有情郎

[Feel shocked to be loved by him, can't believe that I can actually find my Mr Right] (This is totally like Ko Ling and Siu Chai's situation!)

始终很天真 想找我命里主角 为了他主理清汤 令我掌心火烫

爱是最易去令女人死心失望 相恋分手拥抱放下例行动作

再尽努力去换嫁妆 但我的心已慌

渐渐习惯不要伴侣 然而夜半恶梦扎醒抱著谁

[Slowly getting used to life without a partner, but if i get a nightmare in a middle of the night, who should i hug?]

强人活到八十岁 庭园怎么宽敞都要独居

[I'm strong, living till 80-years old. No matter how spacious my house is, I'll still live alone]

真的不想死撑下去 勉强说谎 请准许我软弱到 从此拥抱到天光

[I really don't want to pretend anymore. Please let me be weak, let me hug you till dawn ~.~]

某某抱抱也是理想 越去追越迷茫 花也渐黄

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http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=4F19A9513B130983

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Here comes Raymond Lam: The Last Breakthrough

You might not like the series TLB (that's me), but you might still sit through the show every single night (that's me too) simply to hear the themesong! (Hehehe) That is the power of Raymond's singing skillls. When Ray sings, everyone gets captivated. No one runs away. Hehe ~.~









Title: 天涯侠医 (wandering hero medics)

Series: The Last Breakthrough (Main Theme)

Sung By: Raymond Lam

Lyrics:

如深呼吸貼近天空愛的心 從天災戰事助人夢裡飛行

願星光終照亮傾出愛的心 微風中笑著願隨互愛精神

心相近 愛越近
似夢似幻似是人生 雖偶遇挫敗有淚印 有淚與共結伴如今 秒秒更迫真

眼望見若意外情感 情總不自禁 能竭盡氣力作護蔭 我真心
*就算犧牲 不需要問回贈 越過胸襟 將會讓過萬眾跳出抖震

無止境漂泊沒掌聲與歡欣 無聲的國度助人夢裏飛行

願一天終聽著歌聲與歡欣 晨曦中暗地獨隨互愛精神*

心相近 愛亦更
約會約誓愛是情深 不會讓眼淚往下滲 有淚與共結伴如今 你我更相親
愛就要令告白情急 情總不自禁 而每段故事有烙印 有不甘
心相近 愛越近
心相襯 愛亦更

Why do I like it:

This song is meaningful and inspiring. A beautiful piece with wonderful lyrics (though many lines are too abstract to understand, but it is still an excellent song). Also, I love the tune! It gets into your head really easily. I love the fast piano notes the best. Lastly, of course, thank Raymond Lam. His singing is AWESOME. The TLB days have passed for quite long now. But it is still good to listen to the song again and bring back those beautiful memories. Enjoy!

Download here:
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=59A510C96A93001A

Saturday, July 22, 2006

djfrostbite's very first recommendation: Moon Light


My cinple forum mates should all know very well that I am an obsessed Raymond fan. But I decided not to start with a song from Raymond YET. My first recommendation for all of you is a pretty old tvb song. It is old, but it stays in our hearts forever...

Title: 祝君好(“To Jun Hao” OR “Wishing her happiness”, there is a pun to this title)

Series: Moonlight (Main theme)

Sung by: Chilam Cheung

Lyrics:

你不断呼叫我 划破宁静我的心下堕

在难过讲不出爱没结果 口和唇紧紧闭锁

也一话都不说 害怕连累你一生

日月憾无缺 只差跟你曾遇过 给过你太多波折

宁愿没拥抱 共你可到老 任由你来去自如 在我心底仍爱慕

如若碰到他比我好

只望停在远处 祝君安好 虽不可亲口细诉

太多话我想说 但我还是要哑口道别

任由我天空海阔 流翔去只要你白似冰雪

Why do I like it:

Throughout the series, Chilam was a mute boy, who could not say a single word. Through this song, Chilam finally gets to voice out his thoughts, and all he has to say to Charmaine. The feeling is great. If you read the lyrics carefully, you’ll find them really touching. My favourite line is “If you meet someone better than me, I only hope to wish you the best from afar, even though I can’t say it out to you” (in bold). Gosh, that is just so sad, and so touching! Listening to this song certainly brings back all those sweet memories of this unforgettable love story.


Download here:
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=05E7AD3D462B5E5E
If you don't have the song YET (:

DJfrostbite: The songs you don't want to miss

Whoo! Finally created my own blog! As a TVB fan, I love writing articles about their everything. Through this blog, I hope to convey my thoughts about all my favourite tvb theme songs, and act like a 'writing- DJ'. That's why it is called 'djfrostbite'. Hope you will enjoy reading my entries, and that the things here are worth your time...

I'll be there with you, cuz you are my friend...

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