List of songs written and performed by Jay Chou

List of songs written and performed by Jay Chou

This is a list of songs written and performed by Taiwanese musician and singer Jay Chou.

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Notes

List omissions

The following releases by Chou are omitted from this list:
*EPs
**Fantasy Plus 范特西+ (2001-12-21)
**Nun-Chucks 雙截棍 (2002-04-09)
**Hidden Track 尋找周杰倫 (2003-11-12)
**Huo Yuan Jia 霍元甲 (2006-01-20)
**Golden Armor 黄金甲 (2006-12-08)
*Live albums
**The One Concert Live (2002-10-28)
**2004 Jay Incomparable Concert Live 2004 無與倫比演唱會 (2005-01-21)
**2007 Jay Chou 2007 The World Tours Concert Live 周杰倫2007世界巡迴演唱會 (2008-06-05)
*Compilation albums
*Other works
**Neoprint 大頭貼 (Single, no official release)
**Chou's compositions for other singers

Music genre/style definitions

Chou's combines a number of popular and culturally-distinct music styles. The following criteria are used to categorize music styles mentioned in the above list:Common styles used in Chou's music:; R&B : Contemporary R&B is a genre of pop music, characterized by smooth vocal arrangements and a smooth beat. This is very different from traditional "Rhythm and Blues" which is not usually used in Chou's compositions.; "Zhong guo feng" : Chou has popularized a style of music called "Zhong guo feng", which is literally translated as "China Wind" (中國風),zh icon cite web| url = http://news.xinhuanet.com/overseas/2006-10/11/content_5187968.htm | title = Sounds very China - Hong Kong and Taiwan music field stirs up "China Wind" | date = 2006-10-11 | accessdate = 2007-04-01 | publisher = Xinhua | format = Web article ] which features traditional Chinese instruments and Western instruments, sometimes written in the Pentatonic Scale. Lyrics maybe in the form of Chinese poetry and discuss themes related with Chinese history and folklore. ; Hip-hop : Rap and beat-heavy; may involve use of scratch, sound sampling, synthesizer music.; Pop : Although "pop music" can be used to describe any music that is popular, pop music refers to songs with a simply melody and beat, having a repetitive structure, and is easy to sing along.; Rock : Music with heavy use of guitar, drums, bass; strong beat.; Soft rock : A genre of rock music, using similar instruments and others such as the piano. Lyrics are usually "less confrontational" than rock music.; Electronic : A general term for music where the instrumental track is largely synthesizer-based.; Classical : Classical music in this article refers to Western classical music styles of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic era (1600-1910).; Orchestra music : A genre of classical music. Instruments include woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings.Less common styles used in Chou's music:; Hip hop soul : A genre of R&B and soul singing styles, mixed with hip hop beats. Lyrics tend to be darker in theme.; Spanish : Involves distinct Spanish musical styles such as Flamenco music and the use of instruments such as the Flamenco guitar.; Tango : See Tango and Argentine music; Bossanova : A type of music which originated from Brazil.; Lullaby : Tonally simple music intended for children.

References

;Album notes
*"Jay". In "Jay" 周杰倫同名專輯 [CD liner notes] (2000). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.] : Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.
*"Fantasy". In "Fantasy" 范特西 [CD liner notes] (2001). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.] : Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.
*"Eight Dimensions". In "Eight Dimensions" 八度空間 [CD liner notes] (2002). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.] : Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.
*"Ye Hui Mei". In "Ye Hui Mei" 葉惠美 [CD liner notes] (2003). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.] : Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.
*"Common Jasmin Orange". In "Common Jasmin Orange" 七里香 [CD liner notes] (2004). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.] : Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.
*"November's Chopin". In "November's Chopin" 十一月的蕭邦 [CD liner notes] (2005). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.] : Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.
*"Still Fantasy". In "Still Fantasy" 依然范特西 [CD liner notes] (2006). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.] : Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.


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