From my new EP Songs The Night Bird Taught Me, which was inspired by the bittersweet, solitary sound-world of the nocturnal. I hope to take the listener on a journey through starlit waking dreams, inside the liminal world that hums between moonset and sunrise.

Songs The Night Bird Taught Me

Awake

Awake #PianoDay2024

My home studio is located near a small forest. One day, I opened a window that I usually keep closed. As I spent time by the open window, the gentle autumn breeze flowed in, accompanied by the rustling of trees and the chirping of birds. Inspired by these sounds, I felt an irresistible urge to play the piano. When the beautiful sounds of nature blended with the notes from my piano, I felt a profound sense of happiness.
For a while, I was completely absorbed in the impromptu piano performance and the sounds from outside. Later, a strong desire arose within me to share this feeling of happiness with someone. So, I pressed the record button on my microphone and camera, capturing the sounds and scenes of this otherwise ordinary day.

sharing happiness

sharing happiness 03

Completed in August 2006 in Taipei, this concerto draws its inspiration from the flowing rivers and verdant forests of Taiwan, which are directly associated with the indigenous people's surroundings. Flowing water, symbolizing movement and life, forms the primary motif of the first and third movements. The forest brings to mind wood and the marimba; thus, the marimba's resonant tones and the pizzicato strings create the primary sonic elements in these movements. The second movement is an artistic response to the beautiful voices and songs of the indigenous people, celebrating their connection to the forest and the unique beauty of their musical traditions.
Marimba: Chia-hsin Dai
Amy Chang conducts the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra.

Marimba Concerto No. 2,  2nd Movement

"Quarantine" is a cinematic ambient music piece that has been remastered for an even more immersive listening experience. This cinematic ambient music piece was originally created during the pandemic in 2020. It captures the emotions of isolation, reflection and resilience that defined that time.

Music Video:
https://youtu.be/ikBHw6bOWlA

Quarantine Remastered

A Kiss in the Breeze

Nightfall

[Bagatelle]
"Summer Ran" from "Arabesque" (2006)
Written by Toi Soldier (2005)

Jacket: Tokyo, JP.

Arabesque

[Bagatelle] "Summer Ran" (2005)

Wind (NARUTO Ending 1) Akeboshi - Piano Cover 

Akeboshi’s "Wind" is definitely the song that has stuck with me and my family the most this summer. I challenged the light five-beat rhythmic adventure on piano. I performed it with all my heart, thinking of my beloved family all over the world. I hope you will enjoy it!

Wind (NARUTO Ending 1) - Akeboshi - Piano Cover -

In collaboration with Francess Harris. She played the piano and me doing the orchestration and some background. Thank you for listening and comments are appreciated always.

Ambient Journey

In The Rain

In The Rain - Timothy McGuire Mix

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Here in the Baltics, the weather is changing fast. The days are getting shorter, and the cool, rainy air reminds the trees it’s time to rest. That’s when the leaves start their gentle, inevitable fall.

[Bagatelle] "Summer Ran" (2005)

Toi Soldier

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