On the Run (Jay Chou album)
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On The Run is Taiwanese
Mandopop
artist Jay Chou
's eighth Mandarin studio album. It was released on 1 November 2007 by JVR Music, but was leaked onto the internet on 31 October 2007. This is the first album that Chou released under his own record company, JVR Music and and distributed by Sony Music Taiwan.
The album was promoted via Onda Media Players, in which part of his album cover was printed on the front, his signature on the Media Player itself, and in certain cases, a small selection of his songs and music videos are included on the media player.
"牛仔很忙" (Cowboy On The Run), "彩虹" (Rainbow), and "無雙" (Unparalleled) were three lead tracks released for airplay on Taiwan's Hit FM.
track, as Chou stated that he wanted to try something new. The literal translation is Cowboy is Busy. This track also illustrates the theme for the album cover and it reflects some things in Chou's real life. Also, one particular phrase in the chorus is inspired by Kwai Lun-mei
, who starred opposite Chou in the movie, Secret
.
Several tracks used the melodies of instrumental tracks from the Secret Original Soundtrack
: "First Kiss" for "彩虹" (Rainbow) and "蒲公英的約定" (Dandelion's Promise) used the melodies of "小雨寫立可白Ⅰ" (Xiaoyu's Theme I) and "路小雨" (Lu Xiaoyu). The track "無雙" (Unparalleled) is the theme song for video game Dynasty Warriors Online in Taiwan.
The music video for "我不配" (I'm Not Worthy) features Taiwanese actress Alice Tzeng
, who co-starred with Chou in Secret
. "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) refers to antique Chinese porcelain. Its literal translation is Blue Flower Pot. The music video features Taiwanese actor Baron Chen
, who co-starred with Chou in Kung Fu Dunk
.
The album was awarded one of the Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year at the 2007 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards, presented by the Hong Kong branch of IFPI.
In 2008, the album was nominated for five awards at the 19th Golden Melody Awards
, including Best Mandarin Album. It won Best Song of the Year for "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain), Best Composer for Chou and Best Lyricist for Vincent Fang
; also for "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain).
Taiwanese people
Taiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...
Mandopop
Mandopop
Mandopop is a colloquial abbreviation for "Mandarin popular music." It is categorized as a subgenre of commercial Chinese-language music within C-pop. Mandopop was the first variety of popular music in Chinese to establish itself as a viable industry. As the name implies, Mandopop features songs...
artist Jay Chou
Jay Chou
Jay Chou is a Taiwanese musician, singer-songwriter, music and film producer, actor and director who has won the World Music Award four times. In 1998 he was discovered in a talent contest where he displayed his piano and song-writing skills. Over the next two years, he was hired to compose for...
's eighth Mandarin studio album. It was released on 1 November 2007 by JVR Music, but was leaked onto the internet on 31 October 2007. This is the first album that Chou released under his own record company, JVR Music and and distributed by Sony Music Taiwan.
The album was promoted via Onda Media Players, in which part of his album cover was printed on the front, his signature on the Media Player itself, and in certain cases, a small selection of his songs and music videos are included on the media player.
"牛仔很忙" (Cowboy On The Run), "彩虹" (Rainbow), and "無雙" (Unparalleled) were three lead tracks released for airplay on Taiwan's Hit FM.
Album
"牛仔很忙" (Cowboy On The Run) is a countryCountry music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
track, as Chou stated that he wanted to try something new. The literal translation is Cowboy is Busy. This track also illustrates the theme for the album cover and it reflects some things in Chou's real life. Also, one particular phrase in the chorus is inspired by Kwai Lun-mei
Kwai Lun-mei
Kwai Lun-Mei is a Taiwanese actress. She started her acting career in the movie Blue Gate Crossing as Meng Ke Rou. Lun-Mei then appeared in a few more movies before she went on to gain more recognition in the movie Secret directed by Jay Chou, which Kwai acted as the female lead, Lu Xiao Yu with...
, who starred opposite Chou in the movie, Secret
Secret (2007 film)
Secret , is a 2007 Taiwanese romance film. It is the directorial debut feature film of Taiwanese musician Jay Chou, who also stars as the male lead and co-wrote the movie.The Secret Original Soundtrack was released by JVR Music on 13 August 2007....
.
Several tracks used the melodies of instrumental tracks from the Secret Original Soundtrack
Secret (soundtrack)
Secret Original Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the 2007 Taiwanese romance film, Secret, directed and co-written by Jay Chou; starring Chou, Kwai Lun-mei, Anthony Wong and Alice Tzeng....
: "First Kiss" for "彩虹" (Rainbow) and "蒲公英的約定" (Dandelion's Promise) used the melodies of "小雨寫立可白Ⅰ" (Xiaoyu's Theme I) and "路小雨" (Lu Xiaoyu). The track "無雙" (Unparalleled) is the theme song for video game Dynasty Warriors Online in Taiwan.
The music video for "我不配" (I'm Not Worthy) features Taiwanese actress Alice Tzeng
Alice Tzeng
Alice Tzeng was born on 22 April 1984. She is a Taiwanese Golden Horse Award nominated actress.-Career:Alice debuted as a model and starred in a few advertisements. She also appeared on Taiwanese entertainment show Guess Guess Guess hosted by Jacky Wu....
, who co-starred with Chou in Secret
Secret (2007 film)
Secret , is a 2007 Taiwanese romance film. It is the directorial debut feature film of Taiwanese musician Jay Chou, who also stars as the male lead and co-wrote the movie.The Secret Original Soundtrack was released by JVR Music on 13 August 2007....
. "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) refers to antique Chinese porcelain. Its literal translation is Blue Flower Pot. The music video features Taiwanese actor Baron Chen
Baron Chen
Baron Chen is a Taiwanese actor and model. His nicknames include Chen Xiaobao and River Chen.-Early life:Chen is the eldest son of Chen Chi-li, a reputed gang leader who masterminded the assassination of dissident journalist Henry Liu in 1984...
, who co-starred with Chou in Kung Fu Dunk
Kung Fu Dunk
Kung Fu Dunk , also known by its former title Slam Dunk, is a 2008 Chinese-language live-action film. It was directed by Taiwanese director Chu Yin-Ping and filmed in Taiwan and mainland China...
.
Reception
The tracks "牛仔很忙" (Cowboy On The Run), "彩虹" (Rainbow) and "陽光宅男" (Sunshine Homeboy) are listed at number 11, 28 and 59 respectively on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2010.The album was awarded one of the Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year at the 2007 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards, presented by the Hong Kong branch of IFPI.
In 2008, the album was nominated for five awards at the 19th Golden Melody Awards
19th Golden Melody Awards
Ceremonies of the 19th Golden Melody Awards were held in Taipei, Taiwan in 2008. Nominees were announced on May 22, 2008, and the award winners in 12 traditional music categories and 23 popular music categories were selected by a panel of 33 judges after four rounds of jury meetings...
, including Best Mandarin Album. It won Best Song of the Year for "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain), Best Composer for Chou and Best Lyricist for Vincent Fang
Vincent Fang
Vincent Fang was born on 26 January 1969 in Hualien, Taiwan. He is a Taiwanese multi-Golden Melody Award nominated lyricist, best known for his collaboration with singer-songwriter Jay Chou...
; also for "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain).
Track listing
Music videos
- "我不配" (I'm Not Worthy) MV - feat Alice TzengAlice TzengAlice Tzeng was born on 22 April 1984. She is a Taiwanese Golden Horse Award nominated actress.-Career:Alice debuted as a model and starred in a few advertisements. She also appeared on Taiwanese entertainment show Guess Guess Guess hosted by Jacky Wu....
- "牛仔很忙" (Cowboy On The Run) MV
- "最長的電影" (The Longest Movie) MV - feat Jessie Chiang
- "陽光宅男" (Sunshine Homeboy) MV
- "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) MV - feat Baron ChenBaron ChenBaron Chen is a Taiwanese actor and model. His nicknames include Chen Xiaobao and River Chen.-Early life:Chen is the eldest son of Chen Chi-li, a reputed gang leader who masterminded the assassination of dissident journalist Henry Liu in 1984...
- "蒲公英的約定" (Dandelion's Promise) MV - feat clips from SecretSecret (2007 film)Secret , is a 2007 Taiwanese romance film. It is the directorial debut feature film of Taiwanese musician Jay Chou, who also stars as the male lead and co-wrote the movie.The Secret Original Soundtrack was released by JVR Music on 13 August 2007....
- "甜甜的" (Sweetness) MV - feat clips concert clips
Chart
| Track name | #11 |
|---|---|
| "彩虹" (Rainbow) | #28 |
| "陽光宅男" (Sunshine Homeboy) | #59 |
Awards and nominations
| Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| Best Mandarin Album | On the Run | |
| Best Composer | Jay Chou for "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) | |
| Best Lyricist | Vincent Fang for "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) | |
| Best Arranger | Chung Hsing-min (鍾興民) for "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) |