This EP—composed, performed, and produced by Andrew Zhang—is about growing. Each of the three tracks encapsulates a distinct memory and emotion, portraying what it means to grow, mature, develop, and learn. As an artist, Andrew reflects on the never-ending process of honing his craft, striving to create authentic and resonant music at the highest level. Andrew is primarily a jazz trombonist, so this EP itself was a learning experience. Similarly, on a personal level, he explores the journey of learning how to live, love, and be. Drawing from voice memos spanning several years, the tracks offer a glimpse into Andrew's memories and experiences, illustrating his evolving journey of learning, living, and growing.

Solitary Sunsets

Exquisite Corpse Audio Experiment 
Part One: Collective Composition
Center for Computer Research in Music & Acoustics
Stanford University, CA
Spring 2024

A chance-based composition constructed using submissions of one audio sample per student, placed in a timeline sequentially according to the timestamp of each submission.

Creative Prompt:
Create an audio file within your DAW that is 20 seconds or less. Consider your audio submission to be a self-portrait. What sound(s) best describe you? Any sound contribution is acceptable. The audio used can incorporate samples and/or it can be made by you using your voice, instruments, or objects. Students are encouraged to use this opportunity to explore basic navigation and audio effects within their chosen DAW.

Solitary Sunsets

MUSIC 101 : : CCRMA

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