Wow! I collected my album today. Was so excited. So, the first thing I reached home was to play the cd. And I'm playing it now still. Does this mean something? I think this didn't happen for November's Chopin(NC). i.e. I like it better than November's Chopin. But I think it can never be like his 2nd album, Fantasy. It's different. The "fantasical" touch is not there. There are no songs like 威廉古堡，爱在西元前 etc. 已经没有那么天马行空了。我觉得是到了另一个境界。比较成熟的周杰伦，音乐思想也比较广。Jay 竟然尝试唱 BOSSA NOVA! 真的让我大跌眼镜！ 但说他成熟，也不完全是啦！觉得有些歌曲真的很可爱。还是有蛮多惊喜的。
As usual, there are 3 main types of songs: raps, ballads and Jay-style 中国风. Jay actually tried another style this time - Bossa Nova! I was deeply surprised that he actually did this. Can you imagine??
The raps are as usual, very difficult with super long lyrics. I'm still very amazed at his rapping skills. The ballads, rather pop-rock kind. And very difficult to sing. Man! Those guys who can sing his songs, I admire you man! SO high...The Jay-style 中国风, still very Jay-ish.
Overall, I think the title "Still Fantasy" may not be very suitable. His songs are no longer so out-of-the-box. Rather predictable styles. As he said, he doesn't want to change, cos this is him. This album seems to be more romantic, with songs about love and relationships, and lots of songs using the beautiful string arrangments.
1) 夜的第七章：a typical Jay rap song which reminds me of 逆麟 in NC. However, judging from the music arrangment and lyrics, it reminds me of serial killers in Old London. Rather mysterious intro, like written for a thriller. Very interesting music arrangment. The solo violin adds to the atmosphere.I don't understand why he got a female voice in the chorus though. But the layers of vocals, rather interesting. I especially liked the last chorus, where he sang in total falsetto. Although not very strong (haha) but very haunting!
2) 听妈妈的话：rather light-hearted song. Warm and sweet too. What a filial boy, actually dedicated a song to mothers. Nice rap, nice rhythm. Cute rapping in the middle too.. However, the chorus seems very repititive to me.
3)千里之外：主打歌。His diction is so clear here.. Aiya already reviewd this song in my earlier post don't waste time & space haha
4) 本草纲目：This is an OMG song. Firstly, the song itself, I can't really say I enjoy it, but the intro music, sounds so "dancy, techno, hip-hop, bling-bling" type... Secondly, the lyrics. I was drawn to the lyrics! So many names of herbs, some that I know and have taken, some that I never seen before! "山药 当归 枸杞 go!" I laughed hard at this line man! How in the world did Vincent Fang write such lyrics?? My gosh...Thirdly, the music arrangment. They had some kind of flute at the end, quite cute.
5) 退后：typical Jay ballad. Nice lyrics too. Lots of hooks in this song. Definitely a K-song. And again he displayed his large vocal range haha..
6) 红模仿：At first I thought the title was 红磨坊, which I think is Moulin Rouge? Not quite sure. But I noticed the 模仿 later, which is to imitate, copy. So I read the lyrics and saw something about how people are following in his footsteps, with all the 中国风 songs coming up now etc. And plus the dialogue at the beginning, wa kao... He's like so complacent! OK I bet the beginning's just for effect purpose. But this song's quite interesting, and cute. It's just so him. So diao. loved the guitar though. Especially the beginning.
7)心雨：Very romantic song, with the string arrangements and all. Ballad la as usual. And super high. I think it's not as strained as 枫。Very radio-friendly too. 心理的雨倾盆而下，却始终淋不到她，寒风经过院子里的枝亚，也冷却了我手中的鲜花。 oh so sad...Genius 方文山。
8) 白色风车：Another very K ballad, with lots of strings. The lyrics's written by Jay himself, quite touching too..
9)迷迭香： This is my 2nd OMG song. OMGＯＭＧOMG!!! It's so not Jay!!! It's Bossa Nova!! His singing style's so differnt too! OMG. very sexy lei....And the lyrics complement very well too. About sexy lips, about his heart beating very fast, about him cannot taking it.. really sexy aye..
10)菊花台： OH my. This is the 3rd OMG song. It's so .. it's beautiful. And reminded me of CHinese oldies, those that our mothers and fathers would sing. Rather heart-wrenching. Love the music arrangment too. The Gu Zheng, the strings, and the HULU-shaped flute at the end of the song! Very 凄凉，凄惨。 I can imagine him wearing those long robes singing this song. His singing style - diction's clear, played with some zhuan3 yin1s, and the last powerful chorus! Nice!
Ok, it seems now that I'm convinced he can handle multi-tasking fairly well. This album wasn't a letdown afterall. Maybe cos I didn't expect too much in the beginning.
And thanks, if you have read my post up till now! =)
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