I had once been to 太湖 which is a very beautiful place. Everyone there would get a very peaceful feeling but the regret is that the water of 太湖 has been polluted. This song is so good that it can express the peaceful atmosphere of 太湖 as if there is the place where the fairies 仙子 and 仙女 meet. Both 李淑勤 and 郭健華 can sing in such a way to give you the fairy feeling. Excellent performance !1!
Tommy, This song is from a very famous historical story about one of the 4 beauties of China. Her name is Sai See. Sai See was like a Chinese Mata Hari. She was discovered in the countryside by the Emperor's personal confidant (Faan Tai Fu), who invited her to help him help the Emperor recapture his kingdom. The Emperor had lost his kingdom, captured by the enemy and confined. In the palace Sai See was trained to entice the enemy Emperor when she was sent to his palace. On Sai See's departure to the enemy King, she and Tai Fu had fallen in love. but Tai Fu was very loyal to his King. After Sai See had accomplished the mission and the enemy was beaten, she knew that she and Tai Fu could not be together. Sai See eventually committed suicide by drowning herself in the ocean/lake. This song is when Tai Fu went to mourn her at the place where Sai See drowned herself. He has a dream, he calls to her. They meet and they both finally come together under the sea. It's a classic and very old Cantonese Opera. The music is beautiful. The female part is difficult to sing. Not everyone sings it well. Glad you enjoyed it. I live in the US, but I have seen this opera many times. I have also seen many, many women sing this song...both professional and amateur. Listen to more Cantonese Opera music and you will become a big fan. Cantonese music is very different from Beijing Opera. I think the music is much more melodious and prettier. Enjoy!
