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12 Famous Cantopop songs that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Take a musical trip down memory lane with these nostalgic tunes. Friday 6 September 2024. Edited by Jenny Leung & Catharina Cheung....
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Cantopop Classics: A Playlist of the Best Cantonese Songs
Cantopop songs are usually sung by one singer, sometimes with a band, accompanied by piano, synthesizer, drum set and guitars. They are composed under verse-chorus form and are generally monophonic. Practically all early Cantopop songs feature a descending bassline.
- Beyond – Boundless Oceans Vast Skies <<海闊天空>> This song characterises Beyond’s journey to stardom, and the way they proved many detractors wrong in finding massive success as a band.
- Leslie Cheung (張國榮) - The Wind Blows <<風繼續吹>> By the early 80s, Japanese pop culture began having a major influence over Hong Kong, including in our music.
- Francis Yip (葉麗儀) – Shanghai Tang <<上海灘>> Popularised by the hit TV drama The Bund, this song combines traditional Chinese elements with Yip’s dramatic Canto-centric interpretation, making it one of the most recognised Chinese melodies, not only in Hong Kong but in the wider Chinese speaking world.
- Roman Tam (羅文) – A House is Not a Home <<家變>> Based on a TV drama, this massive hit by one of Cantopop’s greatest singers was one of the first mega pop tunes to make the step from traditional Chinese sounds to more Western-influenced harmonies and melodies.
Dec 24, 2022 · Our list below includes some of the best Cantopop songs released in 2022. For big fans of the genre, do you agree with our rankings? For those who are new, consider this your first Cantopop...
May 17, 2023 · Since the 1970s, Cantopop has melded Western genres with local sounds to create a musical melting pot — much like Hong Kong itself. Read on for 10 Cantopop artists who have shaped the genre.
Playlist · Top Cantopop Hits · 50 items · 32.9K likes.
