Name: The Quest Of The Dragoness
Duration: P00H03M50S
Description: According to ancient Chinese lore, nine dragons originally came out of the dragon pool. Like angels in the Jewish/Christian tradition, they had no gender. However, this is the story of one who decided she was female, and it is no surprise that she seems to speak in riddles. Is her quest a search for identity, for a voice, for language, for existence itself?

The Quest Of The Dragoness

from Now Comes The Dragon's Hour by Grand Union Orchestra

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According to ancient Chinese lore, nine dragons originally came out of the dragon pool. Like angels in the Jewish/Christian tradition, they had no gender. However, this is the story of one who decided she was female, and it is no surprise that she seems to speak in riddles. Is her quest a search for identity, for a voice, for language, for existence itself?

lyrics

Who am I?
我是誰
I have no name
我無名無姓

I am non-human, non-beast
我非人非獸
I have no shadow
I am non-movement, non-stillness

我無蹤無影
我無動無靜
初入江湖時
我身边如蝦
薩水波起伏
不見頭和尾
但是我是誰
我突竟是誰

credits

from Now Comes The Dragon's Hour, released October 18, 2002
Wei Li (voice)
Miao Xiao Yun (pipa)
Music by Tony Haynes
Lyrics by Li Yan

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Grand Union Orchestra London, UK

Grand Union Orchestra is a multicultural world jazz ensemble based in London. It has been performing, touring and recording large-scale shows for over 30 years and is well known for its educational work. Grand Union specialises in large-scale musical performances that reflect the backgrounds of its performers and often invites participation from amateur musicians and community groups. ... more