Let's Talk, Let's Sing: Nanyin Audiobooks | Cantonese Nanyin Narrative Singing

The "Muyu Book" (Woodfish Book) was once a popular folk read and a libretto for traditional narrative singing arts like Nanyin and dragon boat songs. The "One Talent Gongs and Drums" ensemble introduces the "Let's Talk, Let's Sing: Nanyin Audiobooks" project, selecting and performing Muyu Book song texts, interpreting classic stories with Nanyin. Each volume features an introduction to the version, a synopsis, an analysis of selected excerpts, images of the original books, and the original Muyu song text with performance lyrics. We hope readers and listeners will delight in the multifaceted enjoyment of Nanyin through listening, singing, reading, and writing. **Tracklist and Contents by Volume:** Volume 1: Foreword, Research on Muyu Books, Examples of Selected Songs Volume 2: "Sheng Ji Li Yan Gui" - "Yan Gui Sells Water" Volume 3: "Ren Gui Conquers the East" - "Synopsis," "Xue Family Origin," "Tiger's Roar Unleashes Voice" Volume 4: "Chen Gu Chases the Boat" - "Jiao Lian Embroiders Flowers" Volume 5: "Liang Shan Bo and the Peony Chronicle" - "Ma Jun Accuses," "King Yama's Judgment" Volume 6: "Di Qing's Martial Arts Contest" Volume 7: "Liu Gu Returns Home" - "Auspicious Day for Wedding Procession" Volume 8: "Qing Xin Selects Brocade" - "Encountering Demons in the Courtyard Studio" **Project Personnel:** Organizer: One Talent Gongs and Drums Libretto Compilation and Narration: Chen Zhi-jiang, Guo Qi-hui Accompaniment: Li Jin-chi (Zheng), Wang Jia-wei (Yuehu), Chen Zhi-jiang (Yuehu), Li Guo-liang (Yuehu), Li Jia-qian (Yuehu, Qinqin) Text, Song Selection, Muyu Song Text Compilation: ◆ Li Jin-chi Proofreading: Li Jie-chang Recording Studios: GIG Studio, Ya Wang Recording Studio, Q2 Studio Mixing: Chen Zhi-jiang Cover and Sleeve Design: TGIF Editor: Liao Yong-yi Publisher: Baywalk Press **Specifications:** A set of eight volumes, accompanied by three CDs of recorded performances for each song. Boxed set; each volume size: 13 x 17.7 cm (same size as traditional Muyu books) **Other:** Ding Ban scores for each song are available for download on the One Talent Gongs and Drums website. **Publication Date and Location:** December 2023, Hong Kong **Funding:** Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Intangible Cultural Heritage Funding Scheme **Acknowledgements:** We gratefully acknowledge the permission granted by the University of Hong Kong Libraries to use the images of the books "Sheng Ji Li Yan Gui," "Ren Gui Conquers the East," "Chen Gu Chases the Boat," "Liang Shan Bo and the Peony Chronicle," "Di Qing's Martial Arts Contest," and "Liu Gu Returns Home."