|
Nominated
for Best Album of the Year, Taiwan 'Grammy'
Awards 2000
This album is Matthew's
interpretation of Taiwanese folk and aboriginal
music, featuring performances by Taiwan's
leading traditional and aboriginal performers
and the sounds of Taiwan's environment.
Voyage To Paradise was
recorded over the course of a year, during
three trips to many of Taiwan's remote
regions. From the mountains and rivers
of Kauhsiung County to the gentle plains
of I-lan, and from the raging river of
Toroko's marble "living gorge"
to the windswept island of Peng Hu, Voyage
To Paradise is just that—a voyage
through Taiwan's natural wonders and diverse
cultures. Recordings were captured in
these and other remote locations and at
Platinum Studio in Taipei. Final recording
took place at Signature Sound, San Diego
with mastering by Bernie Grundman.
Discover the magic of
Taiwan. Voyage To Paradise will reveal
to you a land of mystery, passion and
surprising beauty.
Matthew Lien's
Voyage To Paradise is available in Asia
through Wind
Records and elsewhere through Whispering
Willows Records.
Words
from the artist
"The surprising
success of my music in Taiwan led me to
want to give something back, so Wind Records
and I created Voyage To Paradise. The
process of becoming familiar with Taiwan's
traditions, its traditional music, its
aboriginal culture, and its diverse and
powerful natural environment would not
have just a musical result; it would also
build an unbreakable bond between me and
this island nation.
"In September of
1999, both Voyage To Paradise and plans
for an October concert tour were ready.
Then calamity struck for the people of
Taiwan. On September 21, the island was
devastated by an earthquake that would
claim thousands of victims and render
tens of thousands homeless. Back home
in the Yukon, the musicians and crew were
unanimous in wanting to do something to
help despite our feelings of helplessness.
Through discussions with Ken Yang at Wind
Records, we managed to change the focus
of the CD release and tour into an earthquake
benefit effort.
"With the support
of the Yukon Government, and working closely
with the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei,
the album and tour were successful in
raising both money and the spirits of
the people. The main event in Taipei drew
an audience of over 30,000, and together
with proceeds from the CD, raised more
than $600,000 for recovery efforts."
more
albums...
|
Matthew Lien and Wind Records 1999