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Cheese unlimitedPosted by Mauro Marescialli on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 12:48 PM
 Richard Clayderman and Kenny G, two musical monstrosities of the contemporary age, have marred poor laowais' existence in this country for the past 15 years. Countless hours spent in taxis, elevators, hotels, supermarkets and hair salons have been ruined by the excruciating schmaltz of their piano and sax driven tunes. But Chinese people apparently love these guys, and the curse will stay with us for some time to come. Actually, one of the curses will materialize live in Beijing next June. Richard Clayderman will perform at the Workers Gymnasium accompanied by the new menace of Chinese pop: the 'Oriental Angels' (sic), yet another combo of babes that play horrible modern song using traditional Chinese instruments. Here's how today's Beijing Times defines Mr. Clayderman's contribution to world music: 13 years ago, the sound of Richard Clayderman's piano gently came from Paris. Clayderman introduced an age in which he fueled more soul into classical music (sic) and more brilliance to the musical arena. Prices for the live torture go from RMB 180 to RMB 1000 (USD 22 to USD 120). Image taken from www.acquis.com.au |
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