In love with a genius.....

I recently watched my favorite movie for the second time - it's the movie "Secret" 《不能說的秘密》 starring Jay Chou and Kwai Lun-mei. I loved this film...


For those who have not watched the movie and intend to watch it, I suggest you skip this posting cos I really don't want to spoil your experience.

I am in love with the theme song... and I got the MV! yeah!

導演：周杰倫
曲： 周杰倫
詞： 方文山

冷咖啡離開了杯墊
我忍住的情緒在很後面
拼命想挽回的從前
在我臉上依舊清晰可見

最美的不是下雨天
是曾與你躲過雨的屋簷
回憶的畫面　
在盪著鞦韆　
夢開始不甜

你說把愛漸漸放下會走更遠
或許命運的籤　
只讓我們遇見

只讓我們相戀　
這一季的秋天
飄落後才發現　
這幸福的碎片
要我怎麼撿

Frankly, I didn't appreciate Jay Chou at all cos I felt that he couldn't pronounce his words properly when he sings... Until this movie, it was an eye-opener for me and I realised how talented and gifted he is. He's a genius! :) He knows how to play the piano, cello, guitar, drums and not forgetting his song-writing. And after this movie, I went to listen to his songs more intently and I realised that the lyrics he wrote are very poetic and written very beautifully! Alas, I overlooked his gifts... goodness, I'm in love with this genius!

I was so impressed in the piano duel scene...



And I thought the duet was soooooooo romantic!!!!! Makes me want to go learn piano... ha ha ha... Well, I think in the movie, the romance is very sweet. The way he teases her, the sweet nothings he says like when told that he likes to play with 1 hand, he replied "so I can hold your hand with the other"... so sweet. ah... *swoon*



I do like the time travel piece...

Follow the notes upon a journey
At first sight marks one's destiny
Once the voyage comes to an end
Return lies within hasty keys

I like this song too...


What was sweet to me was Jay Chou paying tribute to his school and his favourite composer in this movie...

1. 淡江中學(Tamkang (Danjiang) Middle School): 2007 marks the 10th year he left his school. In the movie, he incorporated elements which reflected his actual experience in school, such as his stint as pianist for the school choir. In the movie, he was the orchestra’s pianist and played during high school graduation.
2. Chopin: There were several occasions when Jay paid tribute to his favourite composer.
   1. Right at the beginning of the movie, a lesson about Chopin was being taught in class. He was described as a gifted musician and composer.
   2. There were 2 paintings in the music room that were supposedly Chopin and his lover (George Sand). The conversation between Xianglun & Xiaoyu was about Chopin and his lover. Xianglun lamented that the two eventually parted ways. However, Xiaoyu seemed envious that the couple was able to spend 10 years together, which to the couple, was possibly a long time. Jay may have added this element (Chopin & lover) because the 10 years was the period of time in which Chopin produced his most outstanding work.
   3. Qing Yi (Sky) carried Chopin’s manuscript and kept it in her locker.
   4. Chopin's Waltz (Op.64 No.2 C# minor) and "Black Key" Etude (Op. 10 No. 5) feature in the 鬥琴(Piano Duel) scene. Note that the melodic sequence of the "Black Key" Etude that is performed includes both the introductory black key sequence, as well as an excerpt from later on in the piece, which is played only on the white keys

I'm pretty impressed with this young man and am happy that he really used his talents and showcase them. Really looking forward to the next movie he directs and the next time I listen to his songs, I don't think I will lament on his enunciation anymore... ;p