樂曲解說
“Club Broken Heart” is a number issued by Grasshopper in 1990. The catchy lyrics and dynamic rhythm are different from the sad atmosphere of heartbreaking, causing a trend in that time. The song is still enduring as it has been released over 30 years. The original version “Ku Gad” is sung by Thai singer Bird Thongchai, composed by Cha Tri Kong Swan. The concert band version is arranged by Japanese composer Tohru Kanayama. This version maintains the lively style, the trumpet solo of section F and the percussion ensemble of section H are the spotlights of the piece. The powerful bass drum sound is also notable, making an effect of changing the emotions.
The background of the song is a group of boys are chasing the stone-cold fox, but the girl always keeps mysterious and refuse everyone’s confession. Though the charming girl did not appreciate anyone of them, her finger was still lingering in their hearts. As for rivals, the relationships of the boys are more like partners, so they formed the union: “Club Broken Heart”. During the self-deprecations and encouragements, they finally found their way of healing the feeling of brokenhearted. The piece makes many people remind of their green years, becoming a beloved song.
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