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MAGAZINE, August 2002. Translated by Ruby Lee
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Captain
Peanut / Oh My God! / I Make Music
Captain Peanut¡¦s
party starts with the first song of this album, "Boppa
Nova,¡¨ which mixes a Bossa tempo and chorus. This
album features guitar and saxophone and comes with a little
flute music. The song, ¡§When You Talk To Computer¡¨,
features talking, breathing and guitar playing. It's clear
that Captain Peanut loves to entertain as they constantly
alter musical styles, such as "Disconova" which
will remind listeners of the "love boat" era of
cruise ship travel. At the end of the album, two Bossa Nova
songs also include guitar, simple percussion instruments and
saxophone.¡XProvided by I Make Music
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Chiang
Mei Chi / Once Again / Virgin
Many people will say that
Chiang Mei Chi's newest album shows that she is getting more
mature. Due to the demands of the market and the need to seek
her own style, Mei Chi has found a place for her own music
that differs from previous albums where she was still exploring.
Sandee Chen, who has a strong feminist streak, produced ¡§Once
Again¡¨, which is a mix between folk and trance
music. The love song "To Waste a Lover's Patience"
was written by Mei Chi and A-Hsing and Monster of the group
May Day. Those looking for music to add to their summer fun
should pick up this album.¡XBy Selena Huang
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Soul
Mates / Danny Wright / Jingo
"Soul Mates" is
the first album for Danny Wright released under the Real Music
label and distributed by Jingo in Taiwan. "Soul Mates"
features the smooth piano music of Danny Wright. This artist
has been a Steinway spokesman since 1992, sharing this honor
with such famous stars as Elton John. Steve Ryals, a music
critic with New Age Retailer magazine in the U.S., gave Danny
high praises calling him¡§a romantic composer and
a sensitive pianist with a pair of hands that are very capable
of expressing emotion.¡¨ If you love piano music,
this is one album you won't want to miss.--Provided by Jingo
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The
Stories of VuVu / Wind
Mixing fairy tale music, a
"talking" book and fairy tale paintings, Wind Records
has released its newest album, 'The Stories of Vuvu."
Aborigine writer Sakinu has been invited to write stories
about the Dutch and Aborigines from the island's 10 tribes.
The legend of Dau, the Atayal hero that shoots the suns, the
leopard hero of Rukai and the story of the Puyuma River of
the Puyuma tribe are included. Classical musician Peng Jing,
who has studied in Germany, uses her talents to compose exotic
and classical music to stimulate the imaginations of listeners.
In addition, illustrator MoHo has created a colorful and vivid
world for these stories.--Provided by Wind Records
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