Which Way, Robert Frost?
"Which Way, Robert Frost?" is a song written by Roxanne Seeman and Philipp Steinke. It was recorded by Jacky Cheung in Cantonese for Cheung's Private Corner album, released on January 29, 2010 by Universal Music.[1] "Which Way, Robert Frost?" was recorded again by Paolo Onesa on his Pop Goes Standards album, released February 17, 2014 by MCA Music, in The Philippines.[2]
Composition
Roxanne Seeman and Philipp Steinke composed "Which Way, Robert Frost?" on guitar, sending files back and forth between Berlin and Santa Monica. The inspiration for the writing of the lyrics came from the sentiments that Seeman felt, after attending a screening of the Disney/Pixar animated movie "Up". The title and theme makes reference to the Robert Frost poem "The Road Not Taken". Roxanne Seeman provided an explanation of the concept and writing of the lyrics for the song to be adapted into Cantonese language. Kenny So was the author chosen to write the Cantonese adaptation.
Jacky Cheung's version
Recording
Which Way, Robert Frost? (找對你) by Jacky Cheung is produced by Andrew Tuason. The rhythm section was recorded in Malaysia. Tollak Ollestad recorded the harmonica part in Netherlands. Jacky Cheung's vocals were recorded in Hong Kong. The track was mixed in Hong Kong.
Live Performance
Jacky Cheung performed "Looking for you (Which Way, Robert Frost)" at his Private Corner mini-concert at the Hong Kong Jockey Club on April 30. The show was taped, with the "Private Corner" Mini-Concert DVD releasing July 23, 2010.[3]
Paolo Onesa's version
Recording
"Which Way, Robert Frost?" by Paolo Onesa is produced by Francis Guevarra. It was recorded in The Philippines. "Which Way, Robert Frost?" was recorded by Paolo Onesa for his "Pop Goes Standards" album. It is included in The Crossover Cafe II compilation album released by Universal Music, alongside songs by Norah Jones, Maroon 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and others.
Awards
"Which Way, Robert Frost?" received AWIT Award nominations in 2015 in multiple categories: Paolo Onesa for Best Performance By A Male Recording Artist, Benjie Pating for Best Musical Arrangement, Arnie Mendaros for Best Vocal Arrangement, Ferdie Marquez & Efren San Pedro, Freq Studio & 12 Stone Studio for Best Engineered Recording.[4]
It is Paolo Onesa's second nomination for Best Male Performance, having won the AWIT Award in 2014 for his performance of "Lucky in Love".[5]
External links
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npn2usrOqIw&list=PL0EDF09099FC1406A
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt9BDFk7jx0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI_Bdd_4yhY
References
- ↑ "Private corner". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Paolo Onesa "Pop Goes Standards" Album Release". Getmusicasia.com.
- ↑ "news". blogspot.com.
- ↑ "Awit Awards 2015 Complete List of Finalists/Successful Nominees". blogspot.com.
- ↑ "Paolo Onesa Awit Award winner". The Standard.