Sharon Chen and Friends

'Tongnian' (Childhood)
The greatest poem ever known
Is one all poets have outgrown:
The poetry, innate, untold,
Of being only four years old. 
- Christopher Morley, 'To a Child'

Tongnian (Childhood)

New version on Spotify and streaming: https://gyro.to/ThoughtsonaStillNight

I will try to update this one but there is a malfunction with the replace file.. or I might post the new one.

Jing Ye Si (Thoughts on a Still Night) takes its inspiration on a poem by Li Bai (701-762), acclaimed Tang poet, which can be found here:

http://www.chinese-poems.com/lb4.html

I used the updated Bohemian violin for the first time. Also used Bohemian cello and the Hammersmith piano. Artwork/Photography by Yang Yongliang.

Jing Ye Si (Thoughts on a Still Night)

'Du Zuo Jing Ting Shan' (Sitting Alone on Jing Ting Shan Hill) evokes imagery from the poem by Li Bai, found here:  

http://www.chinese-poems.com/lb9.html

In his poem, the author enjoys the solitude and passing of time on a mountain. I used two different cellos, Chris Hein and Bohemian, Bohemian violin, and the Hammersmith piano. Artwork by Liu Yunfang

Du Zuo Jing Ting Shan (Sitting Alone on Jingting Shan Hill)

Trekking thru the bleak Himalaya Mountains, against all natural elements, is an emotional, challenging experience for all but the hardiest adventurer. Coming soon to BandCamp.

Scent Of The Himalayas

To celebrate spring's arrival, I wrote 'Chunzhi Qu' (Spring Serenade). Artwork by Zhang Li Hua.

Chunzhi Qu (Spring Serenade)

I imagine sweeping panoramas in 'Up to the Hills.'

Up To The Hills

To create a dance-like mood, I use spicatto lines in the solo cellos and a punctuated bass line underneath various legato melodies in Tiantang Zhi Wu (Dancing in the Heavens).

Tiantang Zhi Wu (Dancing in the Heavens)

I used guzheng, the Chinese harp, in the context of the western scale, not the pentatonic - so it sounds more like the western harp here. Painting by Leonard Afremov.

A Rainy Sunday Afternoon

I originally wrote Qi last year in a smaller string version and now have expanded upon instrumentation including guzheng, brass, piano, and recorders.

Qi (Vital Energy)

This title refers to Buddhist thinking - although one endures seemingly endless trials and tribulations, one always finds peace and returns home. Painting by Gu Ping Zhi.

Dahai Wubian (The Boundless Sea)

I used many layers of orchestral instruments, including an original Massive synth patch to see if I could combine it with orchestra. I played with the concept of evolving sounds. Painting by Leonid Afremov.

Que Je Suis Vivant? La Merveille!

This is a deeply layered orchestral piece. There are two original Massive synth patches - one is a variant of the other.

Fu Xiao Deng Qiu (Dawning at the Hills)

I wanted to make a sotto voce piece. 'Wo De Guyuan' has a massive synth pad I made to help bolster the string orchestra sound in an organic way. The FM8 patch is a sine wave with delay. It narrates evolving memories from the past.

Wo De Guyuan (My Hometown)

I wanted to write something on the delicate side portraying nature's beauty.

Chunguang Hushui Xiyang Hong (Reflections on a Spring Lake Sunset)

I completed 'Three Love Stories', ~13 minute orchestral work despite having a recent finger surgery. This is the first section; the complete composition is available currently on major platforms. I mastered it using Ozone 8. Orchestra is mostly from Spitfire. 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Spotify ➡️    https://spoti.fi/3a8E0Lr
Apple ➡️    https://apple.co/2V3ZzbH
Deezer ➡️   https://www.deezer.com/us/album/141313862 
BandCamp  ➡️ https://sharonchen.bandcamp.com/track/three-love-stories-act-i

Three Love Stories

Three Love Stories, Act 1

I have re-released 'Three Love Stories' as three songs in one album on major platforms. The story continues...


Spotify ➡️    https://spoti.fi/3a8E0Lr
Apple ➡️    https://apple.co/2V3ZzbH
Deezer ➡️   https://www.deezer.com/us/album/141313862 
BandCamp ➡️https://sharonchen.bandcamp.com/track/three-love-stories-act-2

Three Love Stories, Act 2

Recently I was diagnosed with two brain tumors.  I will have surgery in the near future.  With surgery I am told I have a 50% chance to lose hearing in my left ear. One tumor is growing in size on the hearing/balance nerve and in the inner auditory canal. This song is part of my new album that I will release before surgery. Proceeds will fund my medical treatment. Available on BandCamp and major platforms. 
https://sharonchen.bandcamp.com/track/hearts-journey-through-the-night
https://open.spotify.com/album/6uA14T9jP1crpoFi6aw7io
https://music.apple.com/us/album/hearts-journey-through-the-night-single/1477889402?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
https://www.deezer.com/us/album/108821132
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X3KQ8H2
https://www.iheart.com/artist/sharon-chen-32687006/albums/hearts-journey-through-the-night-78922987/
https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Sharon_Chen_Heart_s_Journey_Through_the_Night?id=Bsa7wztzojfsdryevzf5zrzyv64



This is my birthday week so I wanted to share it with everyone.

Much Love,
Sharon

https://www.deezer.com/us/album/108821132

Heart's Journey Through The Night

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, I wrote this piece, part of my new album. Proceeds go towards my medical expenses.
但愿人长久，千里共婵娟!
Though a thousand miles apart, we wish for a long life to share the graceful moonlight.
Available on BandCamp:
https://sharonchen.bandcamp.com/track/love-calls-from-the-mountaintops

Love Calls From The Mountaintops

I re-mixed and mastered my signature song on Twitter. Additional piano intro is from my upcoming album. The original work is here:  https://soundcloud.com/contemplativeclassical/scent-of-the-himalayas
Available now on BandCamp. Proceeds go toward my medical funds.
https://sharonchen.bandcamp.com/track/scent-of-the-himalayas-original-remix

Scent Of The Himalayas Remix (Original Remix)

26 June 2020:
Here are some free download codes to my song ‘Flower of Sorrow, the Dream’ at #BandCamp, released hours before my brain surgery in November.… Check out my latest releases too.. On July 3, 2020 BandCamp will waive their fee to help artists during the Covid-19 crisis. Hope you enjoy them and follow me on BandCamp! 

https://sharonchen.bandcamp.com/yum

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Today is my brain surgery. While I will be in the hospital for a little while, I wanted to release this song, the first in a series from my album, Flower of Sorrow.  It is 'The Dream'..  Thanks for your support.  12/3/19 - Now on major platforms:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1MPNetrIEFZol2ivOpG5LT
https://music.apple.com/us/album/flower-of-sorrow-the-dream-single/1490160021?app=apple%20music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
https://sharonchen.bandcamp.com/track/flower-of-sorrow-the-dream
https://www.deezer.com/us/album/121507002

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