Variation (《变奏》, Bin Zau) is the 23rd studio album and the very first cover album by legendary Hong Kong singer Anita Mui (梅艳芳). Released on June 1, 1998, by Capital Artists, it features reimagined versions of classic Chinese and Cantonese pop tracks.

💿 梅艳芳 变奏 Album Profile

• Release Date: June 1, 1998
• Record Label: Capital Artists
• Producer & Arranger: Anthony Lun (伦永亮)
• Concept: A transformative reimagining (“variation”) of classic Mandopop and Cantopop evergreens.

🌟 梅艳芳 变奏 Artistic Highlights

• Genre-Bending Arrangements: Instead of making straight copies, producer Anthony Lun infused the retro melodies with contemporary Jazz, Bossa Nova, and smooth urban pop elements.
• Vocal Maturity: Recorded during a mature stage of Mui’s career, her rich, contralto voice brings a haunting, world-weary depth to tracks like “She Is Lonelier Than Fireworks.”

[1998-06-01] 梅艳芳 变奏 Album Art Covers

A large album art cover

The back of the album

🎵 梅艳芳 变奏 Tracklist (10 Songs)

The album strips down and rebuilds ten nostalgic tracks using modern arrangements tailored to Anita Mui’s signature deep, smoky, and melancholic vocals:

1. “You Leave Me Here” (《你留我在此》) – Original by Deanie Ip
2. “Nostalgia” (《怀旧》) – Original by Fong Yim-fun
3. “Beside the Xiangsi River” (《相思河畔》) – Original by Danny Chan / Mandopop classic
4. “Rain on the East Mountain, Sun on the West” (《东山飘雨西山晴》) – Original by Teresa Teng
5. “The Glamour of Penang” (《槟城艳》) – Original by Fong Yim-fun
6. “A River Separates the Horizon / Change” (《一水隔天涯 / 变》) – Medley cover; originals by Wai Sau-han / Deanie Ip
7. “The Solenzara / Bengawan Solo” (《梭罗河之恋》) – Original by Poon Sow Keng
8. “Today I Am Extremely Lonely” (《今天我非常寂寞》) – Original by Kenny Bee / The Wynners
9. “The Fragrance of Durian” (《榴莲飘香》) – Original by Jeanette Lin Chui
10. “She Is Lonelier Than Fireworks” (《她比烟花寂寞》) – Original by Tat Ming Pair

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