Rashomon (album)
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Rashomon aka Lover’s Puzzle is Taiwanese
Mandopop
artist Show Luo
's seventh Mandarin studio album. It was released on 15 January 2010 by Gold Typhoon (Taiwan).
The album was available on pre-order and three editions were released including the Rashomon (Dance Without Limits 3D MV Collectible Edition) (羅生門 舞法舞天3D影音典藏版) (CD+DVD). Which includes a new song "舞法舞天" (Dance Without Limits) and 3D
music video of the song, which was the theme song for 2010 Show Luo (Dance Without Limits 3D World Live) World Tour Concert.
, New York. The second lead track "習慣就好" (I'll Get Used To It) is in the style of a rock ballad, as well as "為什麼要在一起" (Why Were We Together) which has a jazz feel.
The tracks "愛瘋頭" (Head Over Heels) is the opening theme song; "生理時鐘" (Biological Clock), "愛不單行" (You Won't Be Alone) and "In Your Eyes" featuring Rainie Yang
are insert songs of Taiwanese drama Hi My Sweetheart
, starring Luo and Yang.
The tracks "愛的主場秀" (The Leading Role), "愛不單行" (Love Doesn't Travel Alone) and "舞法舞天" (Dance Without Limits) are listed at number 6, 40 and 57 respectively on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2010.
On 13 December 2010, the album was certificated
by Recording Industry Foundation in Taiwan (RIT) for sales of 154,218 copies in Taiwan, for audit period of 15 January to 30 September 2010, thus a certification of five platinums and the best selling album in Taiwan of 2010.
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 Show Luo
Show Luo
Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
's seventh Mandarin studio album. It was released on 15 January 2010 by Gold Typhoon (Taiwan).
The album was available on pre-order and three editions were released including the Rashomon (Dance Without Limits 3D MV Collectible Edition) (羅生門 舞法舞天3D影音典藏版) (CD+DVD). Which includes a new song "舞法舞天" (Dance Without Limits) and 3D
Three-dimensional space
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music video of the song, which was the theme song for 2010 Show Luo (Dance Without Limits 3D World Live) World Tour Concert.
Album
The album's lead track "愛的主場秀" (The Leading Role) is Luo's trademark dance track, for which the music video was filmed at the historic United Palace TheaterUnited Palace Theater
The United Palace Theater, originally known as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, is a church and live music venue located at 175th Street and Broadway in Washington Heights in New York City.-History:...
, New York. The second lead track "習慣就好" (I'll Get Used To It) is in the style of a rock ballad, as well as "為什麼要在一起" (Why Were We Together) which has a jazz feel.
The tracks "愛瘋頭" (Head Over Heels) is the opening theme song; "生理時鐘" (Biological Clock), "愛不單行" (You Won't Be Alone) and "In Your Eyes" featuring Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
are insert songs of Taiwanese drama Hi My Sweetheart
Hi My Sweetheart
Hi My Sweetheart is a 2009 Taiwanese Drama starring Rainie Yang, Show Luo and Lee Wei. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production and Chai Zhi Ping as producer and directed by Lin He Long . It started filming on 26 July 2009 and wrapped in 23 November 2009...
, starring Luo and Yang.
Reception
The album debuted at number one on Taiwan's G-Music Weekly Mandarin and Combo Charts, and Five Music Chart at week 3 (15 to 21 January 2010) with a percentage sales of 38.96%, 25.19% and 55.72% respectively. It peaked at number one continuously for 10 weeks on all 3 charts and charted on the Mandarin and Combo Charts for 16 weeks and Five Music Chart for 17 weeks.The tracks "愛的主場秀" (The Leading Role), "愛不單行" (Love Doesn't Travel Alone) and "舞法舞天" (Dance Without Limits) are listed at number 6, 40 and 57 respectively on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2010.
On 13 December 2010, the album was certificated
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
by Recording Industry Foundation in Taiwan (RIT) for sales of 154,218 copies in Taiwan, for audit period of 15 January to 30 September 2010, thus a certification of five platinums and the best selling album in Taiwan of 2010.
Track listing
Music videos
- "舞法舞天" 3D立體紅藍版 (Dance Without Limits) 3D MV - 4:32
- "舞法舞天" 2D版 (Dance Without Limits) 2D MV - 4:19
- "愛的主場秀" (The Leading Role) MV - filmed at historic United Palace TheaterUnited Palace TheaterThe United Palace Theater, originally known as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, is a church and live music venue located at 175th Street and Broadway in Washington Heights in New York City.-History:...
, New York - 4:36 - "習慣就好" (I'll Get Used To It) MV - filmed in New York - 4:16
- "愛瘋頭" (Head Over Heels) MV - 4:14
- "愛不單行" (Love Doesn't Travel Alone) MV - 4:39
- "生理時鐘" (Biological Clock) MV - with clips from Hi My SweetheartHi My SweetheartHi My Sweetheart is a 2009 Taiwanese Drama starring Rainie Yang, Show Luo and Lee Wei. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production and Chai Zhi Ping as producer and directed by Lin He Long . It started filming on 26 July 2009 and wrapped in 23 November 2009...
- "In Your Eyes" MV - feat Rainie YangRainie YangRainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
- "為什麼要在一起" (Why Were We Together) MV
- "WOW!" MV - feat Elva HsiaoElva HsiaoElva Hsiao, also known as Elva Siu, was born on 24 August 1979. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer.-Biography:She was educated at John Casablanca's College in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is fluent in both written and spoken English. While in Vancouver, she attended the New Talent Singing...
Releases
Three editions (excludes pre-order editions) were released by Gold Typhoon (Taiwan):- 15 January 2010 - Rashomon (Preorder Edition) (CD) - includes gifts
- 15 January 2010 - Rashomon (CD)
- 12 February 2010 - Rashomon (Love Doesn't Travel Alone Celebration Edition) (CD+DVD) (羅生門 愛不單行冠軍慶功版) (CD+DVD) - includes gifts
- 12 March 2010 - Rashomon (Dance Without Limits 3D MV Collectible Edition) (羅生門 舞法舞天3D影音典藏版) (CD+DVD) - includes a new song and 6 MV's.
- "舞法舞天" (Dance Without Limits) - theme song of 2010 Show Luo (Dance Without Limits 3D World Live) World Tour Concert
- "舞法舞天" 3D立體紅藍版 (Dance Without Limits) 3D MV - 4:32
- "舞法舞天" 2D版 (Dance Without Limits) 2D MV - 4:19
- "愛的主場秀" (The Leading Role) MV - 4:36
- "習慣就好" (I'll Get Used To It) MV - 4:16
- "愛瘋頭" (Head Over Heels) MV - 4:14
- "愛不單行" (Love Doesn't Travel Alone) MV - 4:39
Charts
| Chart Name | |Peak Position | #1 | #3 / 15 - 21 January 2010 | #1 | 38.96% | 16 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Music Combo Chart, Taiwan 風雲榜 (綜合榜) |
#1 | #3 / 15 - 21 January 2010 | #1 | 25.19% | 16 weeks | |
| Five Music Taiwan 5大金榜 |
#1 | #3 / 15 - 21 January 2010 | #1 | 55.72% | 17 weeks |
| Track name | #6 |
|---|---|
| "愛不單行" (Love Doesn't Travel Alone) | #40 |
| "舞法舞天" (Dance Without Limits) | #57 |