CD SHELF

Formed in 1998, this post rock band kept a low profile while they devoted themselves to their music and established their fame in underground rock concerts. Although the absolutely DIY independently released demo, which includes four songs recorded from 1999 to 2001 and five in 2003, presents only part of their musical scope, it will take listeners on a beautiful journey into their sensational, expressive but restrained sound. Just look at the CD cover, it might tell     

CD SHELF

The double Buddhist music CD Loving Kindness and Wisdom is peaceful, calm, and spiritually uplifting. On the first disc are chants by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Faye Wong's mentor. Faye sings the background melodies to the chanting on the second disc. If you are interested in Buddhism or simply like to relax to peaceful music, this album is worth a listen.     

CD SHELF

Mu Liang Wen WangArtists: Dou Wei, Wen Bin and Wang XiaofangLabel: Shanghai Audio & Video CompanyYear: 2003.9Star Level :Eat too much greasy fast food or sticky sweet candy? Dou Wei brings you a cup of cleansing green tea with his latest release Mu Liang Wen Wang. The album features dulcimer, vacant and warm keyboard tones and drum, making its music at once slow and impromptu, a blend of traditional Chinese, ambient     

CD SHELF

After the release of their debut,The First Album, Confucius Says changed their name to Yaoshi·Confucius Says,in deference to another band that claimed they had started using it first.But anyone who has heard the band knows that their unique style, so-called "cross-talk rock," "paper-cut rock" and "dialect rock,"couldn't possibly be reproduced or imitated by anyone else.     

The CD Is Dying

正The resignation of a renowned producer reflects the decline of the music industry Song Ke,CEO of Taihe Rye Music Co.Ltd.,suddenly announced his resignation on January 5,shocking the Chinese music industry and again raising concerns over the future of the industry.