Mama Boy (Vinyl)

“Mama Boy” is the latest romantic film from Arvin Chen, director of “Au Revoir Taipei,” marking his return after nine years! Always known for his fresh style that leaves a lasting impression on audiences, Chen continues to gently document the emotions of ordinary people from an observant perspective in “Mama Boy,” while adding even greater depth to the character development in his new film!

Arvin Chen x Vivian Hsu x Ko Chen-tung x Yu Tzu-yu x Fandy Fan x Debbie Yao

29-year-old Xiao-Hong (played by Ko Chen-tung) works at an aquarium. Gentle, polite, and handsome, he lives with his mother, Mei-ling (played by Yu Tzu-yu), who is fiercely protective of him, leaving him with no prior dating experience. It isn't until he meets hotel assistant manager Lele (played by Vivian Hsu) that he gets his first taste of love.
The seemingly strong Lele has her own worries; she had a brief marriage when she was young and struggles to connect with her son, Wei-jie (played by Fandy Fan), following her divorce. Xiao-Hong becomes a safe haven for Lele, allowing her to momentarily forget her life's problems, but external realities make their romantic relationship difficult to pursue, leading to many unexpected detours along the way.

Advancing technology has steadily changed everyone's lifestyle; while modern people can contact each other anytime and anywhere, interpersonal relationships have become increasingly distant. A hotel manager in her forties and a man approaching thirty who has been single since birth shouldn't have crossed paths, yet through “Mama Boy,” Arvin Chen tells the audience that when two people who don't understand love meet in the city, they create a moving emotional connection and find themselves through this relationship.

Wen Hsu x Vivian Hsu x Yu Chia-lun

Composer Wen Hsu, who has collaborated extensively with director Arvin Chen on film scores since “Au Revoir Taipei,” draws on the waltz melody in the protagonist's mind to deconstruct one awkward love song after another, building the unique atmosphere of “Mama Boy.”

For the first time, Hsu centers the composition around the piano, intentionally reducing the complexity of the arrangements to focus on the space between melodies and the pianist's touch, inviting renowned Taiwanese pianists Tseng Tseng-yi and Lee Yi-ling to record. Furthermore, the ensemble includes percussionist and cellist Yeh Chun-lin, strings by Su Zi-yin, clarinet by Fan Chieh-an, double bass by Wang Chun-ting, and tenors Yeh Hsiao-en and Chien Chao-lun, embellishing this innocent, slow-paced May-December romance.

In addition to reinterpreting classic tracks such as "Autumn Cicada," "Crazy for Love," and "Why Dream of Him" for the film, Golden Melody producer Yu Chia-lun was invited to produce the end-title theme, co-writing "Tomorrow's Goodbye" with Vivian Hsu to capture the overlapping state of mind of an older woman.

The vinyl mastering was handled by Toru Takayama of Japan's Switchback Studio (Cornelius, METAFIVE, Chara). All music is included on the limited edition “Mama Boy” original soundtrack vinyl, scheduled for release by Sony Music in conjunction with the film's theatrical debut.
● 24bit 48KHz studio-quality mastering
● DMM cutting (Germany), manufactured in Taiwan
● 180g / 12-inch / 45 RPM

SIDE A
01 Tomorrow’s Goodbye
02 Mama Boy Waltz
03 The First Kiss

SIDE B
01 Goldfish
02 Xiao-Hong’s Theme
03 Mama’s Birthday Party
04 Love Hotel
05 Lele on My Mind
06 Buy One Get One Free
07 I Would Like to Make an Appointment
08 Fish Tank Love
09 Mothers and Sons