January 10, 2006

Update: Jet Li and Jay Chou 'Fearless' theme song and MV

(Posted In Action Asia Drama Martial Arts Musical Random Geek Talk )

Chou-Li-airport.jpgOne month after we reported that Jay Chou [Initial D] would be writing the theme song for Jet Li's last martial arts film Fearless it was released on public radio yesterday.

"I think that getting the chance to have a young idol make a song for my movie makes me feel very proud. Actually, I was kind of worried earlier because his singing speed is faster than my fist", said Jet. The song is reported to have traditional Chinese elements to it as well as dialogue from Jet Li in the middle of the song and Jay Chou impersonating a female opera singer in the song.

What is admirable is that Jay Chou has done all this, including filming a music video for the song, without earning a single penny for his efforts. At the announcement of this collaborative effort at a HK airport [where the two exchanged a martial arts book and a music book as a symbol of the collaboration] Chou said that the only satisfaction he can get from this collaboration will be his idol's approval and liking for the song; money, in this case, is minor and redundant.

Chou, who is reported to be a bit of a goof generally, was humbled by the experience. "Actually, everybody notices how skilled he is (in martial arts). I think what he's really skilled in is his modesty. I see the modesty of a super star. I was thinking that there would be lots of bodyguards around him the first time we meet. There were none! Just him and he was very modest and polite. This is what I should learn from him".

And to Chou's delight Li has also said that he would like to appear in one of Chou's music videos in the future - part of his move away from martial arts films and into other acting circles. "I see a rare type of ambition in him that someone my age doesn't have. I hope to act in one of Jay Chou's MVs if I have a chance, that is if he doesn't think I'm too old".
Jet Li: "If Jay Chou invites me to film a MTV, I will probably happily go with him."
Jay: "Really?"
Jet Li: "Really!"
Jay: "Thank you! Thank you!"
Jet Li: "It'll be free too!"
Jay: "We have a video to prove this right?"
Jet Li: "Yes. No problem!"

The theme song will appear on an EP on January 20th.

Sources: Jay-Chou.net [1] [2] and AsianFanatics

» Posted by Mack at January 10, 2006 05:46 AM
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Reader Comments

The song sucks ass. I find some of Jay's works to be impressive, a lot of it to be average, but this one is just bad. It doesn't help that he only spent two days on it from start to finish.

» Posted by quadshock at January 11, 2006 01:56 AM

I actually like the song. It does sound simliar to some of his old songs, but it's still good!! It's funny, because before in forums when his cd Jasmine Orange came out, many fans were all dissing him - saying he changed and he should stick to his old style. When he DOES go back to his old style, people critize him. So what if he spent 2 days to create this song? I love it already! It shows that I am open-minded when it comes to my idol AND this song fits the style of martial arts! Atleast, in this time of age. LOL.

» Posted by panhia yang at January 12, 2006 10:41 PM

I actually like the song. It does sound simliar to some of his old songs, but it's still good!! It's funny, because before in forums when his cd Jasmine Orange came out, many fans were all dissing him - saying he changed and he should stick to his old style. When he DOES go back to his old style, people critize him. So what if he spent 2 days to create this song? I love it already! It shows that I am open-minded when it comes to my idol AND this song fits the style of martial arts! Atleast, in this time of age. LOL.

» Posted by panhia yang at January 12, 2006 10:41 PM

I actually like the song. It does sound simliar to some of his old songs, but it's still good!! It's funny, because before in forums when his cd Jasmine Orange came out, many fans were all dissing him - saying he changed and he should stick to his old style. When he DOES go back to his old style, people critize him. So what if he spent 2 days to create this song? I love it already! It shows that I am open-minded when it comes to my idol AND this song fits the style of martial arts! Atleast, in this time of age. LOL.

» Posted by panhia yang at January 12, 2006 10:43 PM

I really enjoyed the song! it has it's humourous parts as well as serious. I really like the fact that Jay was able to meet one of his idols, Jet, and create a song for him. They seeed to get a long! Also, Jet doing a free music video, wow, what a wonderful experience for both of them.

Haha, I love singing acting and martial arts, they are both my two idols! (And have been for a while)

» Posted by samantha at January 14, 2006 12:45 AM

i dont like the song... Huo Huo Huo Huo Huo Huo Huo... Wo Wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo...

» Posted by bruce at January 18, 2006 02:14 AM

the song rocks!!! congrats Jay and Jet...

» Posted by remsan at January 18, 2006 04:44 AM

GOOD JOB JAY U ONLI SPEND 2 DAYS FOR IT AND IT IS GOOD

» Posted by kelly at January 18, 2006 10:15 PM

i love the song, it's wonderful *dances around and tries opera singing xD*

» Posted by kimee at January 20, 2006 04:01 PM

Could anyone please post the link for the music video? (not the one from jay-chou forum) Thanks.

» Posted by Inky at January 20, 2006 09:08 PM

JAY CHOU ROCKS!!!!! the song "fearless" is tight as hell man!!!! i love it!!!!! GO JAY!! :D i can't wait to see the movie also!!!!! aaaahhh!!!! :P

» Posted by Samantha at January 28, 2006 10:33 AM

JAY'S SONG IS NOT FUNNY~ I'M SERIOUSLY! HIS SONG CAN MAKE YOU RELASE AND HAPPY! HE MADE ME FEEL THE LIFE WHERE I'M IN ENGLAND HAPPY! NOT THE FUCKING HOST FAMILY (REBE) SO I'LL SAY :GO !JAY-CHOU CATCH THE WORLD !JACKIE_LEE(A CHINESE BOY LIVE IN ENGLAND !)

» Posted by JACKIE_LEE at February 3, 2006 05:22 AM

Very kung-fu and bring my spirit back...have a similiarity to long quan but still very inspiring to me.

» Posted by andre at February 4, 2006 12:14 PM

this song RRROOCCKK!!

» Posted by kalia xiong at February 14, 2006 05:52 PM

Awesome song, I play this MV every night I get home, Jay is really creative and somehow I find art in this song. Jet Li is the perfect person to appear in this MV. I love the part when the first chorus, the part when Jay impersonate a female opera was sang and not too long after with Jet Li looking blankly at the screen(facing us, the viewers), I mean this is the part I find art in it and if my memory did serve me right, I don't think there is this scene where Jet Li is facing directly at the camera in his movie, Fearless. Btw this song is so great that almost from the start till the end, it seems like an endless chorus going on and on and on...

» Posted by Peh at February 21, 2006 10:23 AM

WHERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SONG ? ARGH I WANT IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D=D=D=D=D=D

» Posted by Crilee at March 1, 2006 08:56 AM

This song kicks ass!!! GOOD JOB JAY!!

» Posted by the dude at May 7, 2006 11:17 PM

I mean, given it is made in 2 days!? It's rather good. Come on, he's due some credit for that ;)

» Posted by kelly tong at June 13, 2006 04:13 PM

Hi everyone!!!Everything what include Jet Li is really cool ;) i love this guy from here from Romania :D...it's a really good human...that's all...kiss you :*

» Posted by rozana at February 25, 2007 09:22 AM

jay's song is verry good.
many people in indonesia aspecially teens like jay's song.
therefore about acting jay in film initial-d.
hm.......I like your film jay n song.
Let's go to Indonesia because many childreen wait you come.Ok!
Succes for your song and film ^^.Good luck n God Bless You

» Posted by ven-ven at May 15, 2007 01:14 AM

hey
love all ur music so far
muh sister love u the most
later

» Posted by carol at May 24, 2007 01:05 PM

hey
love all ur music so far
muh sister love u the most
later

» Posted by carol at May 24, 2007 01:05 PM

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