CD of some of China's most interesting electronic musicians

The Opposite House Releases Oppositehouse Vol 2 Soundtrack on CD


(Beijing, March 31, 2010) - Following the well-received Oppositehouse Vol 1, The Opposite House will release Oppositehouse Vol 2, a second CD of 10 eclectic tracks by some of China's most interesting electronic musicians. Like the first, this second limited edition album is specially created for guests to enjoy in-house or to take away as a gift and is not for sale.

The 10 artists featured in this album have very diverse musical backgrounds, from Zen, who sang at the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, to B6, China's prolific independent electronic musician, to Supermarket, China's veteran electro-band. The bold and innovative tracks embrace the new and old wave. This second album provides an insightful perspective of the music scene in China in the 21st century, peppered with electro-pop.

Featured tracks include "Yuan Lai" by Supermarket who shared the stage with Portishead in the Transmusic Festival in France 2003 and "4 s" by M*d*P*h*N, a hybrid hip hop track with music created by machines.

The "Diving" lithograph on the album cover art by master printmaker and celebrated painter, Sun Xinping sets the mood and tone of the tracks. Sun is represented by Red Gate Gallery, Beijing and is currently deputy head of department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing.

General manager Anthony Ross says, "This second album has a different personality to the first, a little more electronic, but still showcasing an exciting group of young Chinese musicians. We are thrilled with the outcome and appreciate the contribution of the artists."

"I love putting together The Opposite House CDs because they present a great opportunity to showcase some of the Chinese bands, singers and producers who are making music that doesn't get much exposure in a local market still dominated by mainstream formulaic pop. For Oppositehouse Vol 2, we have chosen an eclectic selection of music that is melodic, inventive, expressive, representing the diversity of independent artists roughly classified in the 'electronic' music genre," says producer Caralinda Booth on her selection for the second album.

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About Swire Hotels

Swire Hotels has been created to manage intriguing urban hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United Kingdom, providing a luxury experience for travelers who seek individuality, style and personalized service.

The Opposite House, Beijing opened in 2008 and was followed by The Upper House, above Pacific Place, Hong Kong, in October 2009. Swire Hotels opened a 345-room lifestyle business hotel called EAST in Hong Kong's Island East, on January 25, 2010.

In the United Kingdom, Swire Hotels is developing a collection of stylish boutique hotels in interesting English towns and cities, with the first hotel in the collection to be launched in 2010.

About The Opposite House (www.theoppositehouse.com)

The Opposite House is located in Sanlitun Village-a vibrant new open-plan shopping, dining and entertainment destination developed by Swire Properties. The hotel's 99 guest studios include 9 spacious suites and a penthouse duplex with a 2583-sq. ft. roof terrace. More than half of all the studios are over 750-sq. ft. and all are strikingly simple with natural wooden floors and subtle touches of Chinese décor.