Shirley's Era

Shirley Kwan, 關淑怡, is one of most recognizable voices from Hong Kong, and even her absents of 8 years from the music scene had not ceases the fans passion upon her. She definitely could archieve more than what she had now, but she chosen to put her life & passion in front of her career. Her disappearing from music scene was largely blame to the lack of creative control upon her career as an artist and lack of trustable companies that support her. She is a perfect artist. (I would say.)

Since her comeback in 3 years ago, with an EP "ABOUT ME,关于我" & comeback concert, she had randomly release some singles over the media, from drama's title-theme to radio & contributing her talent to other charity concerts. I presume for artist like her and SAMMI CHENG, they don really need to release a whole new album, but random singles from time to time is enough to keep their fame high enough. This SHIRLEY'S ERA, considerable as complilation of the singles she releases for the past 3 years with 3 new & unrelease tracks. Actually its her first official cantonese album in 14 years. (I am guessing in the 14 years, her last record company had releases more than 14 differ greatest hit complilation, almost more than one each year. .. and til today it still sells!!!! )

Upon first listening, the concept of a whole album got weird, but later on it becomes a good round up for her "musical career". I definitely love it to the max, majorly coz its Shirley, her voice is like a Midas' Touch, every song she sings is beautiful. This album consists of 12 tracks, 9 Cantonese tracks, 2 remixes and 1 Mandarin cover of MOUTNAIN SCENERY.

Track List
01. 天規 HEAVEN'S RULES- showcased at UNEXPECTED LIVE 08
02. 地盡頭 END OF EARTH- new & unreleased
03. 男左女右 GUYS ON THE RIGHT, GIRLS ON THE RIGHT- showcased at LEO KU's String FEVER duet with Leo Ku
04. 山水 MOUTNTAIN SCENERY- showcased at UNEXPECTED LIVE 08
05. 只得一次 ONLY FOR ONCE- TVB drama Best Selling Sercets theme song
06. 28日 28DAYS- new & unreleased
07. 鑽禧 GEM FORTUNE- TVB drama THE GEM OF LIFE theme song
08. 三千年前 3000YRS BEFORE- taken from compilation of 12 Faces of Woman, ft Li Heong Kam(well-know actoress)
09. 眾生花 EVERY WOMEN- taken from compilation of 12 Faces of Woman
10. 山水 (Remix)- showcased at UNEXPECTED LIVE 08
11. 天規 (Remix)Heaven's Rule- showcased at UNEXPECTED LIVE 08
12. 花鳥 (國) FLOWERY BIRD- mandarin version of MOUTNTAIN SCENERY

*for download click on the blue prints. Promotional purpose only, so no full album will be post up.

Both the remixes are done at a very sincere manner, where as both original version & Remixes potray a differ mood and meaning for the song unlike the usual ugly mash up mix. The remix can act as a differ song too. The round up of all songs had made the album sounds complete and shows the edgy side of Canto-pop. It got traditional ballads like ONLY FOR ONCE, euro-infused ballads; MOUNTAIN SCENERY, uptempo like HEAVEN'S RULES, poppy fun song (男左女右 GUYS ON THE RIGHT, GIRLS ON THE RIGHT) and mandarin version as to complete a traditional Cantonese offering. Just got a little weird when it plays through the theme songs form TVB drama series.

It definitely my favourites for years to come.