Which Way, Robert Frost?
| "Which Way, Robert Frost?" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jacky Cheung | |
| from the album Private Corner | |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Released | January 29, 2010 |
| Genre | Jazz, Canto-Jazz |
| Label | Universal Music |
| Songwriter(s) | Roxanne Seeman Philipp Steinke |
| Producer(s) | Andrew Tuason |
"Which Way, Robert Frost" recorded with the title Zhǎo Duì Nǐ 找對你 (Looking for you) is a song by Jacky Cheung, written by Roxanne Seeman and Philipp Steinke for Cheung’s Private Corner album. It was recorded in the Cantonese language with lyrics written by Kenny So and was released on January 29, 2010, by Universal Music.[1][2]
Jacky Cheung performed "Zhǎo Duì Nǐ 找對你 (Looking for you)" at his Private Corner Mini Concert at the Hong Kong Jockey Club on April 30. Cheung's Private Corner Mini Concert DVD was released on July 23, 2010.[3][4]
Composition
The title and theme makes reference to the Robert Frost poem "The Road Not Taken". The inspiration for the writing of the lyrics came from the sentiments that Seeman felt, after attending a screening of the Disney/Pixar animated movie "Up". Roxanne Seeman provided an explanation of the concept and writing of the lyrics for the song to be adapted into Cantonese language. Kenny So was the author chosen to write the Cantonese adaptation.[5]
Production
Zhǎo Duì Nǐ 找對你 (Looking for you) by Jacky Cheung was produced by Andrew Tuason. The rhythm section was recorded in Malaysia. Tollak Ollestad recorded the harmonica part in Netherlands. Jacky Cheung's vocals were recorded in Hong Kong.[6]
Paolo Onesa version
"Which Way, Robert Frost?" was recorded by Paolo Onesa in English on his Pop Goes Standards album, released on Valentine’s Day, February 17, 2014, by MCA Music, Philippines.[7] It was produced by Francis Guevarra.
The track is included in The Crossover Cafe II compilation album released by Universal Music, alongside songs by Norah Jones, Maroon 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and others.
Awards
"Which Way, Robert Frost?" received multiple Awit Award nominations at the 28th Awit Awards:[8]
- Best Performance By A Male Recording Artist, Paolo Onesa
- Best Musical Arrangement, Benjie Pating
- Best Vocal Arrangement, Arnie Mendaros
- Best Engineered Recording, Ferdie Marquez & Efren San Pedro, Freq Studio & 12 Stone Studio
References
- ^ 网易 (2010-03-10). "张学友《Private Corner》评测：值得细细品味". ent.163.com. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Private Corner - Jacky Cheung | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-14
- ^ "news". blogspot.com.
- ^ Jacky Cheung - Private Corner Mini Concert, retrieved 2021-01-14
- ^ "BusinessWorld | Winning standards". archives.bworldonline.com. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
- ^ Jacky Cheung - Private Corner, retrieved 2021-01-14
- ^ Which Way, Robert Frost? - Paolo Onesa | Song Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-01-14
- ^ "Awit Awards 2015 Complete List of Finalists/Successful Nominees". blogspot.com.