THE OPPOSITE HOUSE IN BEIJING PRESENTS OPPOSITEHOUSE VOL 3 CD

“Khurden” oil painting album cover art by Batzorig Dugarsuren

BEIJING (May 26, 2011) – Following the well-received Oppositehouse Vol 1 and Vol 2, The Opposite House in Beijing has released Oppositehouse Vol 3, a third CD of ten eclectic tracks by some of China’s most exciting and talented musicians. Unlike the first two, this third limited edition album has been specially created for guests to enjoy in-house or to take away as a gift (not available for sale).

“Every Oppositehouse album has a different personality; the third one is a little earthier, but still showcases how new urban folk music is being developed by talented Chinese musicians. We appreciate the contribution of the artists and Universal for putting together these authentic and expressive tracks,” said Anthony Ross, General Manager of The Opposite House.

The ten artists featured on the album have very diverse musical backgrounds, including Hanggai, who pioneered China’s folk rock scene, mixing rock guitars with throat singing; Zhou Yunpeng, China’s most popular independent folk singer and campaigner for visually impaired children and Shanren, who aims to promote and preserve the heritage of diverse minority groups. Oppositehouse Vol 3 provides an insightful perspective into how today’s musicians draw upon the sounds and moods of their ancestors, combining these with modern twists.

The “Khurden” oil painting on the album cover art was created by Batzorig Dugarsuren, an Ulaanbaatar-based up-and-coming artist. He conveys the idea of reincarnation in an eternal continuum, embedded in the painterly rings of concentric abstraction. Batzorig is represented by the Red Gate Gallery, Beijing and his work is held in the permanent collection of the Mongolian Museum of Modern Art.

About The Opposite House

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 240sqm roof terrace. More than half of all the studios are over 70 sqm and all are strikingly simple with natural wooden floors and subtle touches of Chinese décor. www.theoppositehouse.com

About Swire Hotels

Swire Hotels has been created to manage intriguing urban hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United Kingdom, providing a characterful 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, Hong Kong in Hong Kong's Island East, on January 25, 2010. EAST, Beijing with 369 rooms, located within INDIGO in Jiangtai, will open in 2012.

Swire Hotels has launched a new collection of locally inspired and stylish hotels in the heart of great British towns and cities called Chapter Hotels. The first hotel in the collection, The Montpellier Chapter, opened on November 29th in Cheltenham. The second Chapter Hotel will open in Exeter in 2012.

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