12 Girls Band [Import]

Product Description
The Chinese all Girl Group that Put a New Spin on Old Tunes and Present Traditional Chinese Music Fused with Modern Pop, Rock and Jazz. This Edition Comes with a Bonus Vcd with 12 Colorful Videos.

12 Girls Band,12 Girls Band (Joshijunigakubo),Hua Shrung Yin Xlang,World Music

Average customer rating: An unusual treat

Shanghai 12 Girls Band Manufacturer: Manhattan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: 12 Girls Band: Live from Shanghai Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) Twelve Girls of Christmas Romantic Energy Best of 12 Girls Band ASIN: B000PC1QLA Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. Glory
2. Shining Energy
3. Fragile
4. Carnival
5. Bach Tribute: Concerto For Violin In A Minor (1st Mvt.)
6. My Heart Will Go On (Theme From Titanic)
7. Loulan Girl
8. Flowers And Juveniles
9. Take Five
10. High Mountain And Floating Water
11. Handel's Music For Royal Fireworks
12. Nessun Dorma
13. The Great Canyon
14. Freedom

Amazon.com

12 Girls Band began as a series of auditions held throughout China, seeking thirteen attractive and versatile young female instrumentalists (although only twelve appear onstage at any time). After taking Japan by storm, their debut US release, Eastern Energy (2004), created a sensation, crowning Billboard's World Music chart. Since then, the group has become a firm favorite at PBS and NPR, with several prestigious international concert bookings on the horizon. For the present recording, the ensemble ranges between local folk songs, newly composed tunes and works by Sting ("Fragile"), J.S. Bach (an excerpt from Concerto For Violin in A Minor), G. Puccini ("Nessun Dorma" from Turandot), and James Horner ("My Heart Will Go On," the love theme from Titanic). Arranged by Bob Belden and Liang Jianfeng, who leads the ensemble's backing guitar combo, the overall effect is not unlike an Eastern equivalent of Celtic Woman, minus the vocals but every bit as energetic, polished, and astutely marketed. Musically, the tunes are tightly conceptualized and performed, marred only by overuse of a 4/4 snare backbeat and the fact that certain Chinese instruments, although breathtakingly lovely in a more traditional setting, are not always ideally suited to the material at hand. But even so, it's a charming, graceful and high-spirited enterprise; as good-will ambassadors, these ladies can't fail to please. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

An unusual treat.......2007-07-05

This group is tops for musicianship and you get the treat of hearing unfamiliar instruments play old favorites. Everyone that I've loaned this to has fallen for this group and their music.

Average customer rating: Eastern Entertainment A fusion of classical and traditional Chinese music An excellent Primer Clocks Twelve Girls Band...

Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) Twelve Girls Band Manufacturer: Platia Ent USA Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Romantic Energy Shanghai 12 Girls Band: Live from Shanghai Twelve Girls of Christmas Red Hot Classics ASIN: B0002KQO3U Release Date: 2005-12-19

Tracks:

1. Miracle
2. Clocks
3. Liu San Jie
4. Earthly Stars (Unsung Heroes)
5. Freedom
6. Shangri-La
7. Reel Around The Sun
8. A Girl's Dream
9. Forbidden City
10. The Great Valley
11. Alamuhan
12. Mountains And Rivers
13. Only Time
14. New Classicism

Tracks:

1. Shangri-La (DVD-Live From Budokan)
2. Alamuhan (DVD-Live From Budokan)
3. New Classicism (DVD-Live From Budokan)
4. Forbidden City (DVD-Live From Budokan)
5. Freedom (DVD-Live From Budokan)

Customer Reviews:

Eastern Entertainment.......2007-05-25

The sounds produced from the instruments on this album are exotic to my American ears but are none the less enjoyable. Would have like to see less western "music" and more original eastern style "music". The DVD, containing concert footage, was a nice bonus too!

A fusion of classical and traditional Chinese music.......2007-05-22

12 Girls Band is a musical collective of thirteen women from China. Since the women all belong to other orchestras, it is inevitable that someone in the group would not be able to perform with 12 GB therefore the thirteenth member ensures that the group will be performing with 12 members. I first discovered this group via a tv commercial a few years ago and immediately loved what I heard. "Easter Energy" is the group's first US album. It is a collection of classical, modern pop, and traditional Chinese music. The group's interpretations of Coldplay's "Clocks" and Enya's "Only Time" are excellent. Twelve Girls Band succeeds in re-interpreting the songs with their blend of classical and traditional Chinese music yet maintaining the song's pop essence. My personal favorite song is "Earthly Stars (Unsung Heroes)". What I love aobu the song is that the song has a majestic epic sound that would be perfect in a film like "Curse of the Golden Flower" or "The Promise". There is a bonus dvd that has live footage of the talented band which is worth viewing. All in all great cd.

An excellent Primer.......2007-01-03

12 GB blends the old and the new in their music by combing traditional Chinese musical instruments with modern styles and themes. They create very memorable music that provides a wonderful backdrop when studying Chinese language and culture.

Clocks.......2005-10-14

I bought this CD just so I could hear their stellar arrangement of Coldplay's, "Clocks" over and over again. Well worth the purchase price as their version is other-worldly beautiful.

Twelve Girls Band..........2005-08-18

I first heard about this "band" on a television commercial back in the fall of 2004. I was struck by their version of the song "Clocks" and it got my curiosity going! So, I did a little online research and discovered that their ensemble had been around for awhile. I ordered my copy of "Eastern Energy" and waited. I must agree, it was worth the wait! For me, their musicianship and their ability to segue from ancient to modern themes floored me! It is one of those "set it and forget it" collections that everyone should add to their library! I recommend it for everyone! Five stars!!

Average customer rating:

Best of 12 Girls Band 12 Girls Band Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shanghai Red Hot Classics 12 Girls Band: Live from Shanghai Twelve Girls of Christmas Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) ASIN: B000F6IKTC Release Date: 2006-05-01

Tracks:

1. Sekai Ni Hitsotsu Dake No Hana
2. Doraemon No Uta
3. Nada Sou Sou
4. Love Story Ni Wa Totsuzen Ni
5. Kawano Nagare No Yoni
6. Clocks
7. Iihi Tabidachi
8. New Classicism (Medley)
9. Only Time
10. Freedom
11. Toki No Nagare Ni Mi Wo Makase
12. Ihojin
13. Flower
14. Manatsu No Kajitsu
15. Early Stars
16. Csardas

Album Description

One dozen beautiful young women, all in their twenties, take the stage and stand before an array of exotic and ancient musical instruments. Although an uncommon sight, the moment they start to play, it's clear the members of the Twelve Girls Band are among the most gifted musicians in the world. Hailing from the People's Republic of China, the Twelve Girls Band is already one of that country's most popular ensembles. This best of compilation is comprised of 16 total tracks including 5 new tracks 'Doraemon No Uta', 'Nada Sou Sou', 'Clocks', 'Manatsu No Kajitsu' & 'Csardas'. EMI. 2006.

Average customer rating: Pass the chopstix and get out that game of GO! Freedom - 12 Girls Band Uplifting and Energizing Music Freedom Outstanding!!

Freedom Twelve Girls Band Manufacturer: V2 Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) Romantic Energy Twelve Girls of Christmas Shanghai Best of 12 Girls Band ASIN: B0002YHD5Y Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

1. Freedom
2. S.D. Garden
3. Pronunciation of Love
4. Jasmine
5. Spring of Dream
6. Spirit Dance
7. Thanks For Living Years
8. Victorias Smile
9. Horse Racing
10. Life On Clouds

Tracks:

1. No Word
2. The Shades of City
3. Chase
4. Hi! Salute to Bach
5. Miracle
6. Take Five
7. The Song of Salina
8. I Cant Be Your Man
9. Toss
10. Appointing in Mongolian House

Customer Reviews:

Pass the chopstix and get out that game of GO!.......2007-07-26

My daughter turned me on to these gals when I was looking for music to go with my Mongolian Hot Pot party. They are sort of an Asian Mannheim Steamroller sound. I would love to see them live.

Freedom - 12 Girls Band.......2007-03-08

This CD was far beyond exspectations. I loved every minute of it. The girls were great and very talented musicians.

Uplifting and Energizing Music.......2005-04-11

Something I can listen to while I am cleaning my place or washing dishes as it is as energizing as techno music.

Before 12 Girls Band landed the USA, it was very hot in Japan. It was, in fact, a Japanese music industry who brought them to the market. Whole Japan went crazy for the band a few years ago. It was fair to call it a 12 Girls Band fever. I saw it happening while I was visiting Japan.

Those Chinese traditional instruments can be soft and touchy to your heart as much as soothing. Purely insturumental with no voice at all. I like this as background music while I am doing something, like cleaning, cooking, reading, or painting, etc. Not the type of music I LISTEN to. It is rather music I play as I do something.

Freedom.......2004-11-02

The Twevle Girls Band is exqusite and beautiful! Their talent and versatility of music well take you on a magical journey. Girls don't stop playing, keep playing those extraordinary and historical instruments your music is wonderful. I can't wait too have the opportunity to see you girls live. This CD is must buy if you like the Twelve Girls Band.Or music with soul, devotion and body. The world is waiting to see and hear your music. The music is crisp, clean and refreshing. They Rock!

Outstanding!!.......2004-10-28

I don't usually post reviews but since there's only one other review posted here I thought I'd better give this one my five stars ASAP. I've only heared disc one, only because I have a stack of new CDS and DVDs that I've got on my to do list. However I really like what I've heared. This CD does show a somewhat different side of the 12 Girls Band but it's not that different. This CD has a couple of rockers on it but it also has some nice, romantic, ambient tunes and those are the type of songs I actually prefer from 12 Girls. But, hey, it's all good. If you like Eastern Energy I'd say go ahead and check this one out too. I'm very surprised the other reviewer didn't like it, but I'm not knocking the review. We're all entitled to our opinion and I respect that. I'm looking forward to hearing disc two and I may post a review of it unless more reviews start trickling in here. Peace.

Average customer rating:

White Christmas 12 Girls Band Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Tribute to Wang Luo Bin: Live Shanghai Twelve Girls of Christmas Best of 12 Girls Band 12 Girls Band: Live from Shanghai ASIN: B000CEWXR2 Release Date: 2005-12-05

Tracks:

1. Jingle Bells
2. Joy To The World
3. Santa Claus Is Comin To Town
4. First Noel
5. All I Want For Christmas Is You
6. Silent Night
7. Last Christmas
8. White Christmas
9. Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
10. Christmas Eve
11. Koibito Ga Santa Claus
12. Shiroi Koibito Tachi
13. Jingle Bells (Video)
14. Joy To The World (Video)
15. Santa Claus Is Comin To Town (Video)
16. First Noel (Video)
17. All I Want For Christmas Is You (Video)
18. Silent Night (Video)
19. Last Christmas (Video)
20. White Christmas (Video)
21. Christmas Eve (Video)
22. Koibito Ga Santa Claus (Video)
23. Shiroi Koibito Tachi (Video)
24. Pecial Greeting From 12 Girls Band (Video)

Album Details

Special Holiday Collection from the Popular 12 Girls Band, who Play Traditional Chinese Instruments and Delight Audiences around the World. Put a Special Twang in Your Holiday with These All-time Favorites, Along with a Bonus Dvd with Performances of Tunes for Your Viewing Pleasure.

Average customer rating: 12 Girls Band is incredible... as always!!

Romantic Energy 12 Girls Band Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) Best of 12 Girls Band Red Hot Classics 12 Girls Band: Live from Shanghai Tribute to Wang Luo Bin: Live ASIN: B0007V3P5E Release Date: 2005-03-07

Tracks:

1. Dunhuang
2. El Condor Pasa
3. Ruten
4. Whispering Earth
5. Romantic Energy
6. From The Beginning Till Now
7. Yangguan
8. Carnival
9. Fairies Of Yardan
10. Ihojin
11. Flower
12. River Shule
13. Mogao Grottoes
14. Yueya Spring
15. Tang Court Ensemble
16. Ten-Sided Ambush
17. Lovers
18. Dunhuang (Video)
19. El Condor Pasa (Video)
20. Making Dunhuang
21. 12 Girls Band - Journey To Dunhuang

Album Description

The 12 Girls Band are back with 17 explosive tracks including a stunning cover of the Simon & Garfunkel classic 'El Condor Pasa'. This special Asian version comes with a bonus VCD that features the video for 'Chinese New Year' along with bonus Karaoke videos for 'Congratulations' & 'Arrival of the Fortune God'. EMI. 2005.

Album Details

Asian Version featuring a Bonus Video CD with Two Videos: "Dunhuang", and "el Condor Pasa", a Documentary of the Making of the "Dunhuang" Video, and Documenatry Titles "Jounrey to Dunhuang".

Customer Reviews:

12 Girls Band is incredible... as always!!.......2005-09-08

This awesome band just keeps getting better and better. I feel their sound is coming together now more than ever. Much of the credit belongs to their song writer and arranger Lian Jianfeng of course, but then this couldn't be done without the 12 (thirteen) Girls. This CD centralizes around a cultural and historical theme that is explained in the accompanying VCD which, essentually, points out that a historical Chinese location called Dunhuang was a crossroads for different cultures in the past. Knowing that gives this CD a deeper meaning. Nevertheless the music is great on it's own merits. One thing about 12 Girls Band CDs is, personally, I am never happy with the order of the songs. They never seem to flow the way I would like them to so I usually program my own song order and burn a disc from that that I can listen to. This is the order I prefer to hear on this disc:

Dunhuang
Ruten
Romantic Energy
El Condor Pasa
Flower
From Beginning Till Now
Whispering Earth
Carnival
Ihojin
Yangguan
Mogao Grottoes
Yueya Spring
Tang Court Ensemble
Ten-Sided Ambush / Lovers
River Shule
Fairies of Yarden

So that's how I like it anyway. You can try it if you want.

One highlight on this disc is Ten-Sided Ambush / Lovers. These two songs, which play like one song, were originally performed on the House of Flying Daggers soundtrack. This arrangement is absolutely beautiful. I only wish it wasn't so short.

I would recommend an imported DVD/CD set of their recent live concert in 2005 (performed in Japan if I'm correct). I can't type a title because it's written in Chinese. Amazon doesn't sell it but if you try hard you can find it on the web. This concert video is from the ROmantic Energy tour and contains some of these songs, as well as other favorites.

Average customer rating: Tantalizing preview of good things to come RE: Glenn Gould Missing no one except Katia Skanavi Forget Somebody? Unparalled Excellence (Mark G. Davis)

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Tracks:

1. Waltz In G Flat, Op. 70 No. 1
2. Predule In B Flat Minor, Op. 28 No. 16
3. 'Paganini' Variations, Op. 35, Book 1: Variations 13 & 14
4. Transcendental Etude No. 5 In B Flat 'Feux follets' (excerpt)
5. Etude In G Sharp Minor, Op. 25 No. 2
6. 'Annees de pelerinage' II: Sonetto 47 del petrarca
7. Etude In C, Op. 23 No. 2 'Staccato' (excerpt)
8. Sonata In D, Hob. XVI: 42 (Finale)
9. Suite No. 2 'Silhouettes: Coquette
10. Pieces de Clavecin: Le rappel des oiseaux
11. Mazurka In D, Op. 33 No. 2
12. The Months: Song Of The Lark
13. 'Preludes', Book I: La fille aux cheveux de lin
14. Impromptu No. 4 In F Minor, D. 935 (excerpt)
15. Etude In G Flat, Op. 25 No. 9 'Butterfly'
16. Intermezzo, Op. 4 No. 6
17. Ich ruf zu dir (Chorale-Prelude)
18. Sonata In C, K. 330 (finale) (excerpt)
19. Waltz In D Flat, Op. 70 No. 3
20. Standchen
21. Nocturne In E Flat, Op. 55 No. 2
22. Romeo And Juliet: Dance Of The Girls With Lilies
23. 'Preludes,' Book I: Minstrels
24. Prelude In B Minor
25. 'Paganini' Etude No. 5: La chasse
26. Carnaval: Chopin & Estrella
27. Suite Bergamasque: Passepied
28. French Suite No. 6 In E, BWV 817a: Bourree
29. Sonata In B Flat, D. 960 (Scherzo)
30. Jesu, Joy Of Mans Desiring
31. La jongleuse
32. Valse oubliee No. 1
33. Etude In F, Op. 10 No. 8

Tracks:

1. 'Iberia,' Book I (excerpt): Evocation
2. Hungarian Dance No. 1 In G Minor
3. Fantasies, Op. 116: Intermezzo In E
4. Etude Op. 2 No. 3
5. Lyrical Pieces, Op. 43: To The Spring
6. Intermezzo In C, Op. 119 No. 3
7. El Pelele (excerpt)
8. Etude In G Sharp Minor, Op. 26 No. 6 'Double-thirds'
9. Waltz In C Sharp, Op. 39 No. 6
10. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: Gluckes genug
11. Tarantelle, Op. 43
12. 'Preludes,' Book II: General Lavine - eccentric
13. Concert Etude No. 2 In F Minor 'La leggierezza (excerpt)
14. Mazurka In F Minor, Op. 63 No. 2
15. Paganini Etude No. 3 'La campanella' (excerpt)
16. Minuet In G (excerpt)
17. Sonata In A, K. 212
18. French Suite No. 2, BWV 813: Courante
19. The Sleeping Beauty: Gavotte & Le canari qui chante
20. Berceuse, Op. 57
21. The Man I Love (excerpt) - Andre Previn
22. Etude-Tableau In C, Op. 33 No. 2
23. Prelude In G Sharp Minor, Op. 32 No. 12
24. Waltz In D Flat, Op. 64 No. 1' Minute'
25. Moment Musical In F Minor, D. 780 No. 5
26. 'Diabelli' Variations, Op. 120 No. 8 (Poco vivace)
27. Sonata No. 3 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 23 (2nd movement)
28. 'Annees de pelerinage' I: Au bord d'une source
29. Partita No. 1 In B Flat, BWV 825 (Prelude)
30. 'Etudes,' Book I: Etude No. 6
31. Nobody But You
32. Sonata In F, K. 107
33. Embraceable You
34. 'Diabelli' Variations, Op. 120 No. 8 (Poco vivace)
35. 'Preludes', Book I: La danse de Puck

Amazon.com

Philips' 100-volume Great Pianists of the 20th Century series is one of the most ambitious projects ever put together by a record company. For all the debate that will surely ensue over who was chosen and who was passed over, it's obvious that careful, loving attention has gone into the selection of content for the happy 72 to be admitted to this special pantheon (certain especially significant pianists are allotted two or even three volumes, such as Vladimir Horowitz). Each of the handsomely designed, sepia-tinted volumes--adorned with a black and white photo--contains two CDs and a thoughtful essay on the artist in question. Prospective buyers should be aware that this sampler volume offers only short vignettes (averaging between two and three minutes), along with a thumbnail sketch, for each pianist. Still, it's a smorgasbord of morsels that allow you to taste some of the major trends in philosophy and approach to the instrument throughout the century (and reaching well back into the 19th), and the overlap of repertory permits some fascinating quick comparisons as style and technique have evolved. Delve into some of the artists in the series--say Alfred Brendel or Martha Argerich--and trace in greater depth the piano's identity crisis. Is it, for example, a resonantly string-like instrument ideal for pastel shadings or a steely, percussive machine meant to express the hardness of the 20th century? There are countless discoveries to be made here, both for the connoisseur and for anyone taking the first step into getting acquainted with great keyboard artistry. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Tantalizing preview of good things to come.......2003-01-07

This is an introductory 2-CD set to introduce a very grand series of CD's featuring the 20th Century's greatest pianists.
As a sampler, there are some incredible jewels here, for example Nikita Magaloff's sparkling Chopin Tarantelle and Paganini Etude No.3: 'La Campanella' played excitingly by John Ogdon. There is even an early recording of Paderewski playing (predictably) Paderewski.

This sampler seems a bit of a Euro-centric, but the editors wisely chose to include Earl Wild doing Gershwin and Roslyn Tureck doing Bach. I ended up purchasing the Andre Watts volume from this series, and wondered what it would be like to own the whole shootin' match. I saw the entire CD series on display in a top notch music store in Germany--it was overwhelming to see the line of brown covers stretching impressively across an entire wall. The sampler is a good way to have a taste of this ambitious series of the giants of piano in the 20th Century. I listen to it often with great enjoyment.

RE: Glenn Gould.......2001-05-23

RE: Those of you who complained/rejoiced about Gould's abscence: he is not on the sampler, true, I believe for... purposes or something along those lines. Rudolf Serkin is also not included, but both are among the "greatest pianists of the 20th Century" set.

Missing no one except Katia Skanavi.......2001-04-19

I was pleased after reading the list of performers to see that Gould's machine-gun jiffy-pop piano "playing" is not included. I would like to hear more of Skanavi tho.

Forget Somebody?.......2000-09-21

Although I understand that it must have been very diffiult to decide which pianists got put in the collection, let alone a two-disc sampler, I still feel that any anthology of the piano (other than one highlighting the romantic era)should contain at least one piece by Gould, yet this one doesn't. Gould has been almost unanimously hailed as one of the most influential artist of the twentieth century, yet he is not included on this disc. Other than that, a great buy.

Unparalled Excellence (Mark G. Davis).......1999-08-01

If you only purchase one classical piano cd in your entire life, this one should be it. All the masters, at their very best on it.

If you have piano cd's, this should be part of that collection. I purchased one, almost not believing what I read on the jacket. I'm telling my friends about this one, as I'm aware of no other CD having all those piano masters - - at any price?)...

Average customer rating:

Red Hot Classics 12 Girls Band Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shanghai Twelve Girls of Christmas Best of 12 Girls Band Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) 12 Girls Band: Live from Shanghai ASIN: B0002YC2CI Release Date: 2004-06-28

Tracks:

1. Smiling Proudly
2. Meeting In Mongolian House
3. S.D. Garden
4. Horse Racing
5. Freedom
6. Dreaming Of River Region
7. Take Five
8. Inside The Rhythm
9. Moving Forward
10. Liu San Jie
11. Over The Cloud
12. Victory
13. Thanks For Living Years
14. S.D Garden (Vcd)
15. I Can't Be Your Man (Vcd)
16. Spirit Dance (Vcd)
17. City Night (Vcd)
18. Inside The Rhythm (Vcd)
19. Kang Ding Qing Ge (Vcd)
20. Spring Dream (Vcd)
21. Take Five (Vcd)
22. Spell Of Love (Vcd)
23. Freedom (Vcd)
24. Midnight Mood (Vcd)
25. Thanks For Living Years (Vcd)

Album Description

Asia exclusive pressing of 2004 compilation from Chinese act featuring 12 lovely ladies playing traditional Chinese classical instruments. 'Red Hot Classics' features 13 of their best known tracks which are a fusion of Eastern & Western music. The bonus VCD features 12 tracks, 'S.D. Garden', 'I Can't Be Your Man', 'Spirit Dance', 'City Night', 'Inside The Rhythm', 'King Ding Qing Ge', 'Spring Dream', 'Take Five', 'Spell Of Love', 'Freedom', 'Midnight Mood', & 'Thanks For Living Years'. Universal. 2004.

Album Details

Re-issue of the Self Titled Debut, Re-named for the Market Outside of Asia, featuring the Track 'city Night' in Place of 'no Word'. Comes with a Bonus Vcd with 12 Colorful Videos.

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Gold ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Shanghai ASIN: B000FDEC7E Release Date: 2006-10-17

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Beautiful Energy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) ASIN: B000777YCS Release Date: 2004-07-27

Album Description

12 Girls band is a complete orchestra, performing traditional Chinese classics in a contemporary fashion, using traditional Chinese instruments. The CD includes 15 titles and the VCD features 12 clips of the band's performances. Titles are in Chinese and English. Universal. 2004.

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