Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories (simplified Chinese: 周杰伦的床边故事; traditional Chinese: 周杰倫的床邊故事) is the fourteenth studio album by Taiwanese singer Jay Chou, released on 24 June 2016, by JVR Music.[1][2][3] The album was nominated for three Golden Melody Awards.
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| Released | 24 June 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Mandopop | |||
| Length | 37:53 | |||
| Language | Mandarin | |||
| Label | JVR Music | |||
| Producer | Jay Chou | |||
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Composition and songs
editThe lyrics of "Bedtime Stories" are about various bedtime stories being told to children. "Let's Go" incorporates the elements of American cowboy folk music into the structure of rock music. The lyrics speak about one's urge to travel freely without boundaries. "A Little Bit" is a slower song incorporating piano and strings. The lyrics speak of a man who never paid any attention to his girlfriend, who then eventually leaves him. "Lover of Past Life" is a song dedicated to his daughter, with its lyrics describing Chou's unceasing love for his daughter and what's in store for her future. The song is in 3/4 time, and features a R&B rock beat.
"Hero" is a rock song with heavily incorporated electric guitar. This song was made for the online multiplayer game, League of Legends. "Shouldn't Be" is a duet between Jay Chou and A-Mei. This song begins with piano, but later incorporates electronic sounds. The lyrics are about how fate does not allow two lovers to be together. It was featured in Ice Fantasy as the opening theme. "Turkish Ice Cream" is a mixture of rock, hip-hop, and a tinge of middle eastern elements, while its lyrics emphasize how Chou can do anything he wants with his songs. The music video features NBA star and friend Jeremy Lin.
The lyrics of "Love Confession" describe someone wanting to confess their love to another. The music video is set in Paris, with clips of Jay Chou singing along the Seine River. "Now You See Me" was featured in the Hollywood film Now You See Me 2, which Chou made a cameo in. This song blends Chinese folk elements with a modern hip-hop rhythm, and contains influences from Arabian and Indian musical styles. The music video for the ballad track "Failure at Love" features Chou walking through Prague in the winter.
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Golden Melody Awards | Best Male Vocalist Mandarin | Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories | Nominated | [4] |
| Song of the Year | "Love Confession" | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Video | "Bedtime Stories" | Nominated |
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Jay Chou.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1. | "Bedtime Stories" (床邊故事) | Vincent Fang | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Let's Go" (說走就走) | Vincent Fang | 4:26 |
| 3. | "A Little Bit" (一點點) | Vincent Fang | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Lover of Past Life" (前世情人) | Alang Huang | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Hero" (英雄) | Jay Chou | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Shouldn't Be" (不該; with A-Mei) | Vincent Fang | 4:49 |
| 7. | "Turkish Ice Cream" (土耳其冰淇淋) | Jay Chou | 3:15 |
| 8. | "Love Confession" (告白氣球) | Vincent Fang | 3:35 |
| 9. | "Now You See Me" | Vincent Fang | 2:54 |
| 10. | "Failure at Love" (愛情廢柴) | Jay Chou | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 37:53 | ||
Chart
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Albums (HKRMA)[5] | 1 |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ 周杰倫創作「出神入化」 全世界都得聽他的！ (in Chinese). JVR Music. 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "【周杰倫的床邊故事 Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories】6月8日展開預購Pre-sale!". 杰威爾音樂 JVR Music. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Jay Chou promotes new album 'Bedtime Stories'". China Daily. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Mayday lead Golden Melody Award nominations, Jay Chou will face off with Malaysian rapper Namewee for Best Singer". The Straits Times. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "本週香港唱片商會銷量榜" [This week's Hong Kong Recording Merchants Association sales chart] (in Chinese). 22 July 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "JAY CHOU | CHART HISTORY". Billboard.
External links
edit- (in Chinese) Jay Chou discography@JVR Music
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