Article as shown on La Creme D' Asie forum Jay Chou in the film of "Curse of the Golden Flower" / Sina Photo Director Zhang Yimou has invited Taiwan star Jay Chou to compose and perform the closing track for his new film, "Curse of the Golden Flower". Jay Chou will also compete with well-known Japanese musician, Shigeru Umebayashi, for the honor of composing the film's theme song. Zhang Yimou's partner, Zhang Weiping, said on Wednesday that Chou has been preparing for the challenge. He said, "Jay wrote excellent songs for the film, 'Huo Yuan Chia'. This time he will do better because he plays a role in the film." Zhang Weiping also said the director gives Jay the freedom to write and sing whatever he likes because he doesn't want to limit the star's creativity. Zhang Yimou opted to choose the theme song from two competing works by Jay Chou and Shigeru Umebayashi because the theme song is crucial to the film's success. Chinese audiences are familiar with Shigeru Umebayashi, who has composed music for many famous films, including Wong Kar-wai's "In the Mood for Love". His style is appropriate for Zhang's new film. Thursday, July 27, 2006
Jay Chou to write music for Curse of the Golden Flower
Article as shown on La Creme D' Asie forum Jay Chou in the film of "Curse of the Golden Flower" / Sina Photo Director Zhang Yimou has invited Taiwan star Jay Chou to compose and perform the closing track for his new film, "Curse of the Golden Flower". Jay Chou will also compete with well-known Japanese musician, Shigeru Umebayashi, for the honor of composing the film's theme song. Zhang Yimou's partner, Zhang Weiping, said on Wednesday that Chou has been preparing for the challenge. He said, "Jay wrote excellent songs for the film, 'Huo Yuan Chia'. This time he will do better because he plays a role in the film." Zhang Weiping also said the director gives Jay the freedom to write and sing whatever he likes because he doesn't want to limit the star's creativity. Zhang Yimou opted to choose the theme song from two competing works by Jay Chou and Shigeru Umebayashi because the theme song is crucial to the film's success. Chinese audiences are familiar with Shigeru Umebayashi, who has composed music for many famous films, including Wong Kar-wai's "In the Mood for Love". His style is appropriate for Zhang's new film. 
