This piece combines the dark unknown of night with an airy, swirling atmosphere. The light, tinkering melodies slowly build into a grand explosion of color before fading into darkness.
Moody and dark, this composition is excellent for rainy days and mysterious atmospheres. It begins in a state of melancholy, slowly descending into darkness before emerging into a carefully drifting melody reminiscent of a winter forest. The sorrow continues to build into erupting anger before tapering off in an exhausted yet peaceful ending.
Melancholy (0:00)
This work begins with the development of percussive, rigid blocks reminiscent of an industrial factory. As the piece develops, it explores the dark shadows within the structure; mysterious hallways, strange faces, and locked doors. At the end of this adventure, a loud fanfare interrupts, suggesting a loud arrival that begins a bustling, chattering dialogue filled…
Percussive (1:16)
Featuring the traditional Chinese fiddle (the huqin), this piece starts with a lyrical, folkish melody that captures a pastoral vibe. Small suspenseful moments give way to a full orchestral folk song, featuring a large variety of Chinese instrumentation and dancing percussion. The next phase implements dissonance and clashing pitches to create a tense, horrifying atmosphere….
Lyrical (0:00)Lyrical (3:25)
Energetic, Mischevious, Spring (1:31)Lyrical (2:43)War (4:38)