THE 5 ELEMENTS – Rick Scott and Harry Wong
WINNER
2006 Canadian Children's Book Centre OUR CHOICE Award
2004 North American Parenting Publications (NAPPA) GOLD
2004 Parents' Choice Approved.
NOMINATED - Outstanding Children's Album
2005 JUNO Awards (Canada's Grammies)
2005 Western Canadian Music Awards
East has never met West like this! Rick Scott joins forces with esteemed Hong Kong magician, musician and recorder master Harry Wong for 13 lively, heartwarming songs in English and Cantonese. Includes 16 page colour insert with lyrics in both languages.
Rick and Harry cross boundaries of language, culture and musical styles to celebrate China and Canada with lively wit and irrepressible humour.
Jester meets trickster as Rick and Harry explore ways of communicating and understanding their differences. Each song represents one of Oriental philosophy's 5 essential elements--earth, metal, wood, water and fire.
THE 5 ELEMENTS premiered in July 2003 at Hong Kong's International Arts Carnival and toured Canadian Children's Festivals in 2004.
Musicians: Rick (dulcimer and vocals); Harry (flute, recorder and vocals), Ayako Ichimaru (violin), Qiu Xia He (pipa), Tom Keenlyside (saxophone), Doug Edwards (bass and guitar), Jim McGillveray (percussion), Allan Rodger (bass and drums) and Robbie King (piano).
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT 'THE 5 ELEMENTS'
"THE 5 ELEMENTS is a one of a kind recording. It is difficult to put into words how deep and fanciful this CD is. The interplay between the creative talents of Rick Scott and Harry Wong is nothing less than magical." -Chicago Parent, www.bestchildrensmusic.com
"The cultural divide has rarely been bridged with such zany, sweet-natured grace." - Western Living
"Poignant, zany, thought-provoking and hummably tuneful, these songs illustrate the affectionate and complementary spirit that is the foundation of Scott and Wong's relationship. A great tool to help children bridge differences in culture and connect through the language of the heart." - Victoria Times Colonist
WHO IS RICK SCOTT?
Rick is an award winning father, grandfather and family entertainer who travels the globe bringing music and laughter to audiences of all ages. He has released 15 albums of heart-warming original music, including six highly acclaimed children's recordings that have sold over 90,000 copies. www.rickscott.ca
WHO IS HARRY WONG?
Harry Wong is an internationally renowned musician and magiain and Hong Kong's leading family entertainer. www.harrywong.cc
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