VAIVAIK 尋走 by Sauljaljui
Sauljaljui’s highly anticipated new album, VAIVAIK (meaning “embarking” in the Paiwan language), is a bold and evocative journey into world fusion music. The album seamlessly blends raw emotion with captivating soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of traditional music and contemporary sounds.
The album’s lead single, “VAIVAIK (Searching for My Path),” showcases Sauljaljui’s extraordinary talent in redefining the traditional Yueqin. By fusing its timeless sound with global rhythms, she has captivated both longtime fans and new audiences alike. A standout feature of the album is Sauljaljui’s innovative approach to the Yueqin, treating it as a rhythmic instrument rather than a traditional string instrument, creating a fresh and danceable sound.
Reflecting on her global experiences, Sauljaljui shared, “There’s an uncanny sense of belonging I feel when I see each person embracing their unique identity.” She believes that self-belief is the key to a fulfilling journey, as it naturally guides one's path. VAIVAIK features collaborations with renowned artists, including the Taiwu Ballads Troupe. The album’s track “Dipin Kari Tang (Bread, Curry, Hedgehog)” is a dynamic fusion of traditional Mauritian rhythms and Paiwan indigenous melodies.
Born and raised in Kapanan, a tribal community in southern Taiwan, Sauljaljui has always been deeply connected to the land. Her personal journey of building a home from the ground up inspired the creation of the song “tjualayu (Tjualayu Mountain),” which captures the transformative power of nature. The album’s track “madjadjumak (Finding Each Other)” is a minimalist piece recorded in a single take, showcasing the raw energy and spontaneous interaction of the musicians.
Tracklist
Credits
Producer｜Sauljaljui
Co-Producer｜NINE G（Track 4, 7）
Associate Producer｜Hsueh Jung-Han, NINE G, Chiu Liang-Chun
Featuring Artists｜Taiwu Ballads Troupe, Alena Murang, Putad Pihay, Sra·Rata, Indus
Arrangement｜Sauljaljui, Vikung Ruljadeng, Dakung, Hsueh Jung-Han, Alena Murang, Putad Pihay, Avon Lai
Bass Arrangement｜Jiro Yeh, Sauljaljui, Hsueh Jung-Han
Yuequin (Moon Lute)｜Sauljaljui
Percussion｜Sauljaljui, Jiro Yeh, Avon Lai
Electric Guitar｜Paerec, NINE G, Hoper Sun
Guitar｜Sauljaljui, Hsueh Jung-Han
Bass｜Jiro Yeh, Dakung, Vikung Ruljadeng
Drums｜Lin Ching-Po
Synthesizer｜Sauljaljui
Sape'｜Alena Murang
Tapelik Drum｜Putad Pihay
Backup Vocals｜Taiwu Ballads Troupe, Ljavuras Ljimatjakan, Aruwai Vaviungan, Dresdres Vaviungan, Dresdres·Azangiljan, Kiwa Takihusungan, Kincyang Masilo
Recording Engineer｜Vikung Ruljadeng, Zheng Xian-Cong, Jason Hsu, Liu Shih-Wei
Recording Studio｜Happiness Studio, Send Studio, Yuchen Studio
Mixing Engineer｜Lin Shang-Po, Liu Shih-Wei
Mixing Studio｜JL Music Studio, Treemen Studio
Mastering Engineer｜Lin Shang-Po
Mastering Studio｜JL Music Studio
Atmos Mixing Engineer｜Lin Shang-Po
Atmos Mixing Studio｜JL Studio
/ Dipin Kari Tang (Indus Remix) /
Remix Producer｜Oscar Alford
Executive Production A&R｜Simón Vallejo, Ni Bing
Percussions｜Jayr Torres
Recording Studio｜Banfora Records (Bogota, Colombia)
Mixing Engineer｜Oscar Alford
Paiwan Language Translator and Instructor｜Tjinuway, Kuliw Taljialan, Su Mei-Ying, Su Mei-Kuei, Sauniaw Tjuveljevelj
Paiwan Language Proofreading & Editing｜Kuliw Taljialan
Executive Producer｜Yang Chin-Tsung
Production Director｜Yang Yi-Kuei
Project Director｜Chiu Liang-Chun
A&R｜Peiti Huang, Tina Lin
Copywriter｜Chiu Liang-Chun, Sauljaljui
English Lyrics Translator｜Gunnar Sjøstedt
Paiwan Language Proofreading & Editing｜Kuliw Taljialan
Promotion (Int’l)｜Peiti Huang, Alven Huang
Promotion (Taiwan)｜Wang Wei-Chwen
Marketing｜Yang Wei-Hsiu, Wei Tsai, Weng Yu-Chien
Assistant Project Executive｜Morgan Wu, Chang Ching-Yueh
Promotion Director (Mainland China)｜SoundJungle
Artist Management｜Alian Yang, Ally Chen
Copyright Management Director｜Liao Ching-Hui
Copyright Management｜Hong Pei-Yi
Distribution Administrator｜Ho Shao-Yun
Art Director & Graphic Design｜Yu Wei
Photographer｜Juan Chen
Photography Assistant｜Tai Hung-Lin, Naomi Wang
Stylist｜Kaynkenchen
Hair & Makeup｜JenniferK
License
All rights reserved.
A refined warmth combined with resolute power can be heard in Sauljaljui's simple voice. In the 2011 Sauljaljui surprised all by winning with her song “Musical Rite of Passage.” Her song “Lament of Colored Cloth” caught the music world's attention by winning her the top prize (for a second time) in the 2014 Taiwan Music Composition and Songwriting Contest.
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