Faye Wong has become one of my latest musical obsessions. I'm not sure why I didn't get into her music sooner--but better late than never. She is just one of the most beautiful, talented singers coming out of Asia today; my idol ♥
I stopped by my library and checked out a ton (like, 50+) of CDs in various languages...working my way through them now. Discovering a ton of really interesting stuff. It's nice that my library has a lot more world music now than when I was a kid.
Anyhow, if I had to describe Faye Wong in a word it would be "atmospheric." Her songs, videos, and live performances seem to create worlds. How can I keep this to myself?! I have to share my love for this woman with the whole interweb.
I really wanted to post some mp3s, but I can't remember my password and it will be a while until my host (the excellent ARIZ) will be able to rest it for me. If there is interest, I can upload some songs later. I hope somebody (anybody) reads this and enjoys some Faye Wong music, because I went through a lot of her huge discography and have discovered some of her best work. Forget the godawful song "Eyes on me" from Final Fantasy VII.
Oh, btw, I did upload one song to megaupload...if you only download one thing on the internet today (for sample purposes only), download this:
I couldn't find a video of this on youtube as it isn't really one of her hits, but is probably my favorite Faye Wong song. It's beautiful and almost operatic (actually, a lot of her music is).
Faye Wong - You are Happy (So I am Happy)
A pretty, quiet song that sounds almost Hawaiian influenced.
Faye Wong - Dream Person
I think this song is one of her more popular ones in the West--her cover of "Dreams" by The Cranberries, featured in the Wang Kar Wai's Chunking Express. This is a great clip from the film.
Faye Wong - Cold War
A cover of Tori Amo's "Silent All These Years." Already a great song--I love the tension created by the piano. Faye's voice seems to release the tension. Love this cover.
Faye Wong - Know Yourself
A cover of the Cocteau Twins's "Know Yourself at Every Age." This song songs even more beautiful in Cantonese.
Faye Wong - Wings of Light
This song is a bit different from the others because it's a rock song. This is a cool video of a live performance.
She has an incredible voice, you are right. I loved the Cranberries cover and 'you are happy' videos. Thanks for sharing b/c God knows I probably wouldn't have ever heard her, otherwise.
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ahem, eyes on me was from final fantasy VIII.
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