Zhou Yu Discography of CDs

Zhou Yu CD discography Erhu-2 String Chinese Fiddle Includes liner notes by Diz ...

Zhou Yu albums Zhou Yu is an internationally acclaimed Chinese erhu player. He has received numerous awards and prizes, and has performed in such countries as Romania, Hungary, Russia, Japan, and England. He is also a composer; his piece "Homeland Homeland" can be heard on his CD of the same name, also on the ARC Music label. The erhu is an enchanting Chinese two-stringed fiddle. The strings were originally made of silk, but not long ago they were changed to metal, thus giving the instrument much greater musical versatility. Zhou Yu's great talent takes full advantage of the musical possibilities and delicate sound of this exquisite instrument. He is accompanied either by traditional Chinese or Western orchestras, and reveals his talent by ending with a gypsy piece. Highly recommended. ~ Bruno Deschênes Music As From The Movie Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon Photographer: Heather Angel. Arrangers: Min Zhen; Su Han Xing; Zhang Ke Ye; Zhou Yu. Personnel: Zhou Yu (erhu); Li Yao Rong (sheng). Recording information: China (1982).

Zhou Yu music CDs Track Listing of songs: Homeland Homeland; Full River Is Red, The; Beautiful Tibet; Joyful Song From an Yi Village; Lament, The; Song of Heart, The; River Water;

Zhou Yu CD discography All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology. Hapa, a duo consisting of Honolulu native Keli'i Kaneali'i and New Jersey's own Barry Flanagan, teamed up to release In the Name of Love in 1997, taking its title from the U2 song (which is also featured on the album as a cover). Also covered is Carlos Santana's "Europa," which works quite well for a basic acoustic guitar type of sound, when performed properly. On the album there are more or less two styles of music that emerge. The first is a basic U2 type of sound (not too surprising, given the title), but mixed with a small amount of Hawaiian paniolo-style guitar, which gives an almost throbbing beat behind a driven song or melodic line. The second form is the ballad, which Barry Flanagan (who also wrote most or all of the songs on the album) appears to favor quite a bit. The ballads appear throughout the album, sometimes in English, sometimes translated to Hawaiian. Overall, it's quite a good album, with its varied styles and a few surprises, such as a more traditional Hawaiian chant by friend Charles Ka'upu and a rendition of the classic "Sleepwalk." Also, for fans of Hawaiian music in general, Don Ho appears on the ...

Zhou Yu albums Additional personnel includes: Don Ho, Martin Pahinui (vocals); Charles Ka'upu (chant); Steve Grimes (fiddle); Claire Sakai-Hazzard, Keiko Zau, Helen Higa, Steven Kim, Zhou Yu, Karen Bechtel (strings); D. Keanu Kia (guitar); Ray Vaughn (banjo); Hina (whistle); Larry Spalding (harmonica); Sal Godinez (electric piano); Doug White, Kimo BellJimmie Kao Puiki (bass); Lawrence Lieberman (drums); Lehua Kalima, Kenny Loggins (background vocals). Live Recording Recorded at Lahaina Sound, Maui; Kahala, Island Of O'ahu; Audio Resource Studios, Honolulu, Hawaii. Producers: Barry Flanagan, Ken Makuakane. Engineers: Steve Tose, Ken Makuakane, Steve Gamberoni. Personnel: Barry Flanagan (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, baritone ukulele, guitar synthesizer, background vocals); Keli'i Kaneali'i (vocals, 12-string guitar); Mister Don ...