Concert: Twelve Girls Band

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Background:

This group comprises of the thirteen artists, but they always feature as twelve on the stage. They use traditional Chinese instruments when they play. They use them in their Chinese traditional songs as well as Western songs.

The band was introduced in 2001. From schools in the People's Republic of China (China), these girls were selected. And from the time of their discovery they had gained recognition in Japan and the PRC.

The Twelve Girls Band depicts the symbol of a dozen members featuring in the various section of the Chinese numerology having twelve months in a year. It is also related to the ancient mythology, twelve jinchai (golden hairpins), that is the representative womanhood. They were also inspired by the female chamber orchestras belonging to the Tang Dynasty.
The members who were selected for the band are trained in the classical music. They had the background that included the China Academy of Music; the Central Conservatory of Music and the Chinese National Orchestra.
Their multi- instrumental performance includes traditional Chinese instruments like: zither-like gu zheng having 25 strings and adjustable bridges. The even played dulcimer known as a yang qin; the erhu, or a two-string violin; the pear-shaped, which has four-stringed pipa lute; and vertical xiao flutes and the bamboo dizi. Punctuating percussion and Electronic keyboards add to the modern touch.

The instruments that the woman uses are: pipa (vertical mandolin), yangqin (dulcimer), guzheng (zither), erhu (Chinese violin) and dizi (flute).
The albums by them are: Beautiful Energy, Miracle Live, Eastern Energy and Shining Energy.
The group has also been called the '21st century phenomenon.' by many. This is due to their originality and the enchanting performance by them. They are full of energy and vibrancy.

They have been a multi platinum all over the Asia and now the band has been under the notice of the Americans as well. Romantic Energy - album by them is rightly called so, it is marked with sweet soft sensuous music that leaves deep impact o your mind and spirit. This has been the 62, on the Billboard top 200 charts. This also marked the highest recording in the Billboards by any Asian artist. This was also among the first 10 internet Album Sales chart along with big names like Tim McGraw and Usher.
They have sold over 2 millions in Japan and featured in many ad commercials.

Classical, folk, and contemporary sound is the ingredients when the group plays the music. Their music portrays a landscape which is similar to orchestrated Celtic pieces and has haunting strains of Eastern Europe. They also echo new ideas of the modern pop music.
In their debut Eastern Energy in 2004, critics became enthusiasts. The band displayed folk techno-fusion. As CNN says the twelve girls, take the music world by storm.
The U.S tour of the band made them a awe inspiring band. They were received with smiles. It was noted in the reviews that effortless blending of pieces by Beethoven and Mozart made assure impact. With renditions of jazz standards, they rocked the scene. As said in TIME

Magazine: There's something mesmerizing about the band's graceful stage presence, their technical virtuosity -- and most of all, their euphoric expressions as they play their instruments.
The group knows how to honor their heritage. They are the real lovers of all genre of music -- from complex classical works to pop tunes. New dimension to the beloved Classic is presented by them. Other highlights include: the fragile beauty of Whispering Earth, the liquid flow of River Shule, and lively impressionistic Carnival as well as the traditionally-based Tan Court Ensemble.

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Disc 1:
01. Dunhuang MP3 [60 seconds]
02. Ruten MP3 [60 seconds]
03. River Shule
04. Romantic Energy
05. El Condor Pasa
06. Tang Court Ensemble
07. From the Beginning Until Now MP3 [60 seconds]
08. Yangguan
09. Whispering Earth MP3 [60 seconds]
10. Flower
11. Carnival MP3 [60 seconds]
12. Freedom MP3 [60 seconds]

Disc 2:
Bonus DVD Material
1. Dunhuang [DVD Video] WMV QT
2. Ruten [DVD Video]
WMV QT
3. Carnival [DVD Video]