Spirit of Spring
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Rene van Helsdingen, Luluk
Purwanto, and Friends
Recorded in 1986, released
in 1987.
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Chinese traditional music transferred by pianist René van Helsdingen into a new age, world, rock, jazz and dance style. "Chinese traditional music is mostly based on pentatonic scales. In this recording I have changed the harmonies behind the melodies and created a simple cloud that enables the listener to really enjoy the melodies. 'Spirit of Spring' is an album that was created in 1987 and now, 2012, finally after 25 years I am happy to release it for downloads. Ancient melodies, played by ancient and modern instruments. It lights up your party and creates a new atmosphere". Spirit of Spring was recorded in
the Netherlands and released as a long play record in 1986 / © Relukreul
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Al songs were recorded at the Spitsbergen Studio. Spitsbergen 5, Zuidbroek, The Netherlands. Recording date 1-12 November, 1986. Mixing: 19-23 November, 1986. © Relukreul Records, Made in Holland, 1986 Recording, mixing, sampling by Theo Balijon. exept for "Jasmine Flower". Recorded at the Farmsound Studio, Kabeljauw 8, Heelsum, The Netherlands. Engineer: Wil Hesen Produced by René van Helsdingen Arranged by Yin Yang - Rene van Helsdingen and Luluk Purwanto piano and keyboards: René van Helsdingen Bass/ Synthesizer: Brian Batie Bass: Stefan Lievestro Drums/ Drumpatterns: Egbert van Gruythuyzen Saxophone: Ben van den Dungen Trumpet: Evert Hekkema Flutes: Broer Giesing, Jan ten Brug Sampling: Albert van der Zee Original Cover Design by: Sam CL. Ho |
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Side A 1) A Maid from Heaven (3.55) 2) Kiss of Spring (4:10) 3) Blooming Flowers and Full Moon (3:15) 4) This Precious Night (4:25) 5) Rose, Rose I Love You (3:25) 6) Jasmine Flower (5.15) Side B 1) Sigh Ten Times (4,10) 2) Refections of Love (3:40 3) Happy Spring Evening (4:45) 4) Limpid Eyes of a Fair Lady (3:25) 5) Second Spring (3:40) 6) Flower Song (3:51) |
   Rene van Helsdingen and Theo Balijon, 1986 Zuidbroek NL  |
History and specifics: Blooming Flowers and Full Moon
composer: Yen Hua/ arr: Rene van Helsdingen "Blooming Flower, Full Moon" is one of the most well known Shanghai songs from the 1920s and 30s. Sang by the golden voice Zhou Xuan, and written by Yen Hua, it's a beloved song amongst many listeners of different generations. Blooming flowers and a full moon represent beauty, peace, and love in traditional Chinese culture.
This
Precious Night
While Tsui Ping was singing in nightclubs,
songwriter Wong Fuk Lin (王福齡) was very impressed by singer Tsui Ping's
talent (Mandopop singer active from 1950 to 1971) and wrote the
song "This Precious Night" (今宵多珍重) specially for her "This Precious
Night" was played to Taiwanese soldiers-in-training every night at
bedtime. The original Chinese lyrics were written by Wu Cun (Ng Chuen; 吳村 Wú Cūn) and the music was credited to Lin Mei (林枚), a pen name for popular song composer Chen Gexin (陳歌辛). The song was first recorded in 1940 by Yao Lee (姚莉)
Sigh
Ten Times (4,10)
Limpid Eyes of a Fair Lady (3:25)
Second Spring (Di Er Chun) (3:40)
From the movie: Second Spring 1963)
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