《那些年的小幸运》 A Little Happiness of Those Years (2017)
As Sung by 田馥甄 Hebe & 胡夏 Hu Xia
Original Music by Jerryc & Mitsutoshi Kimura
Approx. Length - 4'40
For Chinese Orchestra
A mash-up of two popular themes from the Taiwanese romance movies《我的少女時代》(Our Times) and《那些年，我们一起追的女孩》(You Are the Apple of My Eye). Highlights include a reminiscent gaohu solo; the innocence of youth portrayed by the plucked strings; a beautiful, shimmering chorus in an oriental counterpoint; and the two songs weaving in and out of each other, eventually coming together as though all our life narratives are connected. Perfect item for your orchestra to highlight the colours of each section in a Chinese orchestra and how they blend together, and for bringing everyone back to experience the sweet love of our youth.
Commissioned by the Singapore Management University Chinese Orchestra and music director, maestro Quek Ling Kiong.
Full Instrumentation:
2 Bangdi
2 Qudi
2 Soprano Sheng
2 Alto Sheng
2 Soprano Suona
2 Alto Suona
Yangqin
Liuqin
Pipa
Zhongruan
Daruan
Sanxian (optional)
Guzheng (optional)
Triangle
Suspended Cymbal
Drum Set
Glockenspiel
Vibraphone
Timpani (+ optional rainstick)
Gaohu
Erhu
Zhonghu
Cello
Double Bass (or E. Bass)
Approximate Difficulty Levels:
Bowed strings (Huqin): ●●○○○
Bowed strings (Cello/Bass): ●●○○○
Plucked strings: ●●○○○
Winds: ●●○○○
Percussion: ●●○○○
Overall: ●●○○○
Remarks:
- Some syncopation in the melodies which may be tricky for young students or to rehearse quickly, but can be simplified if necessary
Video:
Singapore Management University Chinese Orchestra (conductor: Heng Xiangle), 2017