阿菲正傳 (2009) - 王菲
Exactly 4 years after the previous hugely successful Faye Wong compilation “情•菲•得意”, comes the latest one “阿菲正傳”, with exactly the same format, 3 digitally remastered CDs plus a DVD. How long a compilation remains available is usually a clear indication of how well it performed for the record company, sales wise, particularly if the compilation contained no new material. As most of us are aware, Faye Wong’s been in hiding since her last round of concert finished up and hasn’t issued any new music since 2003. Six years on, the arrival of this latest compilation is a clear indication of her star selling power, and she is still very much a relevant diva in high demand.
Onto this latest compilation, it seems to have picked up where the previous compilation left off and tried to fill in more of the gaps to give you a slightly more complete Faye Wong collection. 7 songs appear in an alternate format, be it remixed or unplugged, 6 of these songs appear in their original version in the previous collection. 4 songs that appear in their Cantonese version, make their appearance in Mandarin form, being “半途而廢”, “愛一次給不完 (張學友合唱)”, “紅豆” and “蝴蝶”. 10 songs are duplicated, all mainly on the first disc. 4 songs appear twice, both in Cantonese and Mandarin, namely “容易受傷的女人”, “執迷不悔”, “百年孤寂 / 守望麥田” and “給自己的情書 / 笑忘書”.
Faye’s releases from the EMI era are more prominently featured here, but still not as comprehensive as the “Most Fayevourite” compilation released by EMI. The inclusion of the 10 track DVD is a real gem, although some of the tracks are heavily edited and features performances from Faye at the peak of her career in Hong Kong.
On the whole, this compilation does contain a wealth of materials. The alternative versions may mean more to hardcore fans than the general music loving public. This compilation is more mandarin heavy and contains less ballads. The inclusions of some songs in both versions may annoy some, but there are some decent inclusions that were surprisingly over looked in the previous compilation namely, “天與地”, “夢遊”, “我也不想這樣”, “開到茶靡”, “流年”, “螢火蟲” and “當時的月亮”.
The previous compilation featured “花生騷” and “Eyes On Me” as special non-Faye album inclusions, this album features “我愛雀斑” from the Alan Tam tribute album, “不得了” and “心驚膽戰” both previously only appeared on various Faye Wong greatest hits or best of sets.
There’s always constant talk of Faye Wong making a return from her seemingly indefinitely hiatus, but until I actually physically hold her next studio album in my hands, all reports are just a wishful fantasy. Judging from the early sales of this album, Universal music have succeeded yet again with another Faye Wong compilation.
Here’s hoping the “next” Faye Wong compilation contains 80 tracks spread over 5 discs, encompassing materials that supersede both aforementioned compilations, recognize the fact that “To Love” was a Faye Wong album that exists, and for once and for all, release something that is really worth shelving hard earned money for. Regarding the bonus DVD, what ever thrown in would just be the icing on the cake, be it properly sequenced MVs or live performance footages. With the “newest” piece of music from this compilation being 8 years old, it’s a clear indication that Faye Wong never goes out of style.
Tracklist:
CD 1
01. 容易受傷的女人
02. 執迷不悔 (國語版)
03. 冷戰 - 十大中文金曲
04. 我願意 (弦樂版)
05. 夢中人
06. 知己知彼 (Europe Mix)
07. 天空 (Unplugged)
08. 棋子
09. 暖昧
10. Di-Dar (Historical Mix)
11. 浮躁
12. 你快樂(所以我快樂)
13. 半途而廢
14. 當時的月亮
15. 百年孤寂
16. 給自己的情書
CD 2
01. 尾班車
02. 有緣的話
03. 可否抱緊我
04. 浪漫風暴
05. 執迷不悔 (粵語版)
06. 不再兒嬉 (Rock Version)
07. 把鎖匙投進信箱
08. 長大
09. 流非飛 (60's Version)
10. 如風 (Autumn Version)
11. 容易受傷的女人 (國語版)
12. 回憶是紅色的天空
13. 愛一次給不完 (張學友合唱)
14. 只因喜歡faye (林海峰合唱)
15. 天與地
16. 夢遊
CD 3
01. 你在我心中
02. 一人分飾兩角
03. 誓言 (Discovery Mix)
04. 不得了
05. 心驚膽戰
06. 我也不想這樣
07. 紅豆 (廣東版: 償還)
08. 蝴蝶 (廣東版: 郵差)
09. 開到茶靡
10. 只愛陌生人
11. 守望麥田
12. 笑忘書
13. 螢火蟲
14. 流年
15. 迷魂記
16. 我愛雀斑
DVD
01. 流非飛(王菲)/ 傾斜(葉倩文)/震撼(王菲)/Summer of Love(葉倩文)/心裡的陽光(王菲) -1993台慶-飛躍舞台Dancing Queen
02. 知己知彼/ 非常夏日(張學友合唱) - 1994香港小姐決賽表演
03. 晚風/ 夢(黎明合唱) - 1994星光熠熠耀保良
04. 出路 - 1994年度勁歌金曲香港最受歡迎女歌星
05. 我願意 - 1994年度勁歌金曲亞太最受歡迎女歌星
06. 討好自己 - 1995週五紅人館
07. 愛與痛的邊緣 - 1995第17屆十大中文金曲頒獎禮
08. 我只在乎你 - 1995年度RTHK香港電台十大中文金曲頒獎禮 - 懷念鄧麗君
09. 流星/ 浮躁/ Di-Dar - 1996香港小姐決賽表演
10. 輕撫你的臉/ 我願意/ 情書/ 季侯風 (張學友合唱) - 1997翡翠歌星賀台慶
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