{"product_id":"lu-ding-ji-royal-tramp-i-ii-1992","title":"鹿鼎記 Royal Tramp I \u0026 II (1992)","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaster composer Wu Wai Lap officially releases the \"Original Soundtrack of the Deer and the Cauldron I \u0026amp; II\" album! This album features the first systematic compilation of the scores from both films, along with James Wong's rendition of \"Happy to Make a Play.\" Limited edition, individually numbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLidi Records, in collaboration with master composer Wu Wai Lap, officially releases the \"Original Soundtrack of the Deer and the Cauldron I \u0026amp; II\" album! This album features the first systematic compilation of the scores from both films, along with James Wong's rendition of \"Happy to Make a Play,\" bringing back the sounds of Peking Opera's gongs and drums from thirty years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacing the complex character of Wei Xiaobao, who is neither a hero nor a thief, Wu Wai Lap deviated from traditional martial arts formulas. Drawing inspiration from the flowing melodies of Peking Opera's Xipi style, he stripped away the drawn-out, melodious tones and infused the music with modern rhythms and a humorous touch, creating a unique \"Wei Xiaobao theme.\" This theme, as fluid and multifaceted as the character himself, forms the auditory thread running through both films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Hu Weili stated, \"Music must speak for the character.\" Wei Xiaobao cannot recite poetry, but his wit, timidity, pride, and loyalty are all conveyed through the leaps and variations of the melody. This is not just background music, but a martial arts game written in the style of Peking Opera—seemingly absurd, but inwardly clear-headed; seemingly confused, but actually insightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirect DAT master tape extraction, perfectly restoring the analog recording quality of the 1990s. Based on Mr. Hu Weili's treasured original DAT master tapes, high-resolution extraction was performed using Sony's flagship equipment, and mastering engineer Yan Chao was specially invited to perform targeted restoration. While preserving the warm dynamics of the 1990s analog recordings, the sharpness of the jinghu, the crispness of the xiaoluo, and the hoarse, heroic voice of Huang Zhan after drinking are all vividly presented, transcending time and remaining as fresh as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180g 2LP limited edition and individually numbered set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundtrack of Stephen Chow's classic film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from the master tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a special recording of James Wong's original song \"Happy to Make a Play\" (Cantonese version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]CMC-9787881156170[[Artist]]William Hu","brand":"Analog Dept","offers":[{"title":"鹿鼎記 Royal Tramp I \u0026 II (1992) \/ Album \/ 2LP Black","offer_id":48380225618165,"sku":"CMC-9787881156170","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/9787881156170.jpg?v=1783472159","url":"https:\/\/lightintheattic.net\/products\/lu-ding-ji-royal-tramp-i-ii-1992","provider":"Light in the Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}