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The song she sings

posted 15 years ago by georgejames82
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Like Mr. Yee, I was totally moved by that heartbreaking song Wei Tang sings to him at that Japanese place.

After searching it turns out it's an old Chinese song called "A Singing Girl at the Edge of the World" or "Songstress at the Edge of the World".

But I can't seem to find it anywhere. I doesn't look like it's on the soundtrack.

Could someone point me in the right direction? I'm looking for similar style traditional Chinese music and don't really know where to start.

Thanks.

[–] willbe_r 15 years ago

the song is called 'Tian Ya Ge Nv'

http://www.desoarr.com:8080/music/003/065.mp3

its a very popular song from 1930s. This is the original verson from Zhou Xuan. She was a top movie star during that time.

[–] georgejames82 15 years ago

Thanks so much! I love that voice.

I was reading about Zhou Xuan. Such a tragic ending to her life. I'm off to get her best of album.

[–] georgejames82 15 years ago

Sorry to bug you again, would you or anyone else know of a modern Chinese singer that sings these type of songs?

[–] seekit70 15 years ago

Try Teresa Teng.

[–] iseepinkelefants 15 years ago

Could you repost the link? It isn't working.

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[–] catg_6666 15 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fsYgXRLf9w&feature=related

Here is a modern version of it....it has a different, happier feel compared with the version sung by Tang Wei in Lust Caution.

[–] iseepinkelefants 15 years ago

OP it's not on the soundtrack. I was disappointed to find out it wasn't. Don't get me wrong the soundtrack's great, expecially, if like me, you love the song that recurs throughout the film, it's "Wong Chia Chi's Theme" on the soundtrack. (there's different versions as well like "Falling Rain" and "Remember Everything" has the notes).

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