Story of a City

Story of a City

At the turn of the 20th century, China underwent a remarkable transformation. A dynastic system that had governed the country for over two thousand years was crumbling, and uncertainty loomed. But while most of the country clung to the remnants of the past, Shanghai fixed its gaze firmly on the future. Story of a City, the second full length album from The Shanghai Restoration Project, derives its inspiration from the monumental events that took place during this era. Like its predecessor, Story of a City does not restrict itself to any particular genre, drawing instead from an array of musical styles that have come to define the Shanghai Restoration Project sound. This time around, producer Dave Liang builds upon his signature hip-hop / electronica blend by bringing in new influences ranging from country to rap to choral music. Each track on the project is unique in flavor but remains part of a cohesive fabric, woven together by traditional Chinese instruments such as the erhu, pipa, and the dizi. To enhance the listener's journey, many songs contain authentic street sounds recorded during one of Liang's recent visits to Shanghai. Story of a City features singers and musicians who have worked with talents such as Moby, Kanye West, Wynton Marsalis, Erykah Badu, and Cirque du Soleil. It is the first album to be released under Liang's new partnership with the Independent Label Group, a division of Warner Music.
Country USA
Brand Ganbai
Manufacturer Undercover Culture Music
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2008-02-05
UnitCount 1
UPCs 796873017985
EANs 0796873017985

Country	USA
Brand	Ganbai
Manufacturer	Undercover Culture Music
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	2008-02-05
UnitCount	1
UPCs	796873017985
EANs	0796873017985

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