FINGERGAP "Emergencies among Lakes and Rivers"
https://fingergap.bandcamp.com/album/emergencies-among-lakes-and-rivers

In 1960-80s, if you turned on the TV after dinner in a Chinese-speaking country, you would likely see two ancient martial heroes engaging in enticing battles while adorned in exquisite gowns and elegant long hair. Their kung fu entertainingly defied the laws of physics as they soared through the air, against a scenic backdrop, and most important to some captivating oriental tunes tailor-made for the show. Such music holds a special place in the hearts of local and diaspora Sinophone communities. It possesses a unique musical identity, blending uplifting traditional Chinese instruments with energetic and poetic vocals. In an effort to pay homage to this timeless art form and explore the possibilities of Canto-footwork, "Emergencies among Lakes and Rivers" presents a fresh take on the popular martial heroes songs, infusing them with contemporary and cutting-edge electronic music.

The EP opens with the track "Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber," where a fusion of hip-hop and footwork beats sets a dynamic and ever-changing rhythm. The energy of the original "Sweep over Mountain and Waters" is further amplified through electronic arrangements, culminating in an edgy and exhilarating finale. "Lonely Being Invincible" embraces an old-school juke arrangement, featuring addictive vocal samples with a touch of disco influence. "Best in the World" takes the exploration of juke music to another level, with constant build-ups and a surprising shift to a tranquil ending. It sets the stage for the original track "Laughter in the Vast Sea," which beautifully reimagines the morning vibes of the original into a nocturnal soundscape. The delicate arrangement and gradually complex rhythm captivate the listener, leading to a climactic and explosive conclusion that wraps up the EP in grand style.

滄海一聲笑 (Laughter in the Vast Sea)

「Cosmic Radio 2025 Submission」

I poured my heart into making this song and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

The story behind the song is about an astronaut is stranded alone and trapped in the vast universe. He desperately sends out a distress signal, hoping someone will hear it. A response comes—but it’s not from Earth.

Lone Echoes in the Cosmic【#CosmicRadio2025】

這首全新混音將林子祥經典名作《男兒當自強》注入超現代的 Hyperpop 與 IDM 元素，同時融入日式 RPG 經典《Live A Live》的塗抹式水彩與像素質感。開場以閃爍的螢光合成音序，勾勒出黃昏下習武少年的剪影音景，隨即切換為碎拍節奏與顛覆重低音，宛如勇者踏上未知旅途。主旋律穿透多層次的位元破碎音效，結合空靈人聲切片，將「男兒當自強」的豪情壯志在 8 bit 風格中重生，既有復古的暖意，也有未來主義的張力。

This Hyperpop / IDM remix of George Lam’s anthem “A Man Should Strive for Strength” reimagines the classic with glitchy beats and vibrant synth flares, all wrapped in the painterly pixel charm of Live A Live. The track opens with neon-tinged arpeggios setting a dusky martial-arts tableau, then morphs into shattering breakbeats and sub-bass pulses that feel like a hero embarking on an epic quest. The iconic melody soars through layers of bit-crushed textures and ethereal vocal chops, breathing new life into the song’s defiant spirit—at once nostalgic and futuristic.

Enjoy the journey where Cantonese bravado meets cutting-edge sound design and nostalgic RPG aesthetics!

男兒當自強 (SAI3 Version)

太陽星辰(SAI3 Version)

Atheris

據說，人類最初只有男人，而沒有女人。普羅米修斯（Prometheus）是一位巨神，他愛護人類，曾從眾神那裡偷走火，並將它帶給人類。但這一行為激怒了奧林匹斯山的主神宙斯（Zeus）。為了懲罰人類和普羅米修斯，宙斯決定製造出一個可以誘惑所有男人的女人，她就是潘朵拉（Pandora）。

宙斯命令各位神祇為這位首個女人賦予各種特質。例如，阿芙蘿黛蒂（Aphrodite）賦予她美貌，雅典娜（Athena）賦予她智慧和技能，而赫密斯（Hermes）則賦予她詭計多端的特性。完成後，她被賜予一個禮物——一個封閉的盒子，通常被稱為“潘朵拉之盒”。

宙斯故意將潘朵拉送到人類中，並告訴她永遠不要打開那個盒子。然而，由於潘朵拉天生具有好奇心，她最終還是打開了它。

當潘朵拉打開盒子時，所有的災禍、疾病和不幸都從盒子中飛出，散佈到世界各地，讓人類受苦。唯一沒有逃出的是希望，它被困在盒子裡。

當潘朵拉意識到自己的錯誤並趕快關上盒子時，希望是唯一一個留在盒子裡的東西。所以，儘管世界充滿了困難，希望仍然存在。

Originally, it was said that humans consisted only of men, with no women. Prometheus, a Titan, cared for humanity and once stole fire from the gods to give to humans. This act angered Zeus, the chief god of Mount Olympus. To punish humanity and Prometheus, Zeus decided to create a woman who could tempt all men, and she was named Pandora.

Birth of Pandora
Zeus commanded the gods to endow this first woman with various qualities. For example, Aphrodite gave her beauty, Athena provided her with wisdom and skills, and Hermes endowed her with cunning traits. Once completed, she was given a gift – a sealed box, commonly referred to as "Pandora's Box".

Zeus purposely sent Pandora among humans, instructing her never to open the box. However, born with innate curiosity, she eventually did.

Opening of Pandora's Box
When Pandora opened the box, all calamities, diseases, and misfortunes flew out, spreading across the world and causing suffering for humanity. The only thing that did not escape was hope, which remained trapped inside.

Realizing her mistake, Pandora quickly closed the box, leaving hope as the sole entity inside.

Pandora

在遠方街燈熄滅了
像有顆星星死掉了
夜晚彷彿再黯淡了
無力追趕破曉

別怪酒稍稍的淡了
不過是雨點偷偷飄落了
大概聲帶已醉掉了
無力痛哭呼叫

沒法可安枕的夜裡總會苦惱
盼再共你傾訴
今天不是我給你抱擁
這我已經知道
你冷冷的敷衍說話
似對我的責罵

*回味過變得苦澀的事情
太放肆抱擁心裡感受
回味過變得苦澀的事情
魯莽碰觸身體那傷口
回味過變得苦澀的事情
記掛太多早失去的事
回味過變得苦澀的事情
過往約好的一切怎麼草草了事

在太多思憶的夜裡
在有點酸楚的夢裡
在記憶的你正淡去
伴我此刻進睡

Plagiarism

Riven means to be torn apart. Beauty and tragedy, hope and despair, light and dark.  Described by Louder Than The Music as "simply breathtaking, haunting and beautiful," the five track Riven EP - featuring Fire, Sleeper as the lead single - is out now wherever music is!

+ Download & stream : https://echoes.blue/riven

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Ambient artists We Dream of Eden (Kirk Smith) and Dear Gravity (Mike Graff) met in 2019 through the Hong Kong based record label Echoes Blue Music (Salt of the Sound, Narrow Skies, Antarctic Wastelands), when Smith created a remix for one of Dear Gravity's tracks. Both were so pleased with the process and the outcome that they started talking about the idea of co-writing. "The process was quite simple," says Smith, "we would each send song snippets and sketches to each other over the internet and Mike would add his flavour to my ideas and I would add my flavours to his. Mike’s sound design with guitars and pads made it easy for me to write to with pianos and vocal textures. We were both very open handed with the compositions and I think that helped to create a really tender and beautiful project."

Both artists have independently been featured in a variety of official Spotify playlists (including Stress Relief, Lava Lamp and Mind & Body), and have received praise from critics and listeners alike.

Smith concludes, "we tried to stay in that 'Riven' tension and I believe when you create through that place, beautiful things come out of it."

Riven

Fire, Sleeper

Dear Gravity & We Dream of Eden : Fire, Sleeper

The seventh Amulet carries elements of water, burgeoning life and subtly glowing electricity. The Bulgarian artist Evitceles has been exploring themes of (un)natural life and personal vulnerability in his musical work since 2014, releasing a variety of albums and collections, several on labels such as Yerevan Tapes and Opal Tapes. The compositions of Evitceles do not shy away from tonal experimentations, unique forms of songwriting as well as different uses of rhythm and style; listening to his work feels much like a slow walk through a gallery of impressionistic paintings.

Amulet of Tears 007: Evitceles

Music: @evitceles

Artwork: @anasisana

Amulet 007: Evitceles

Close your eyes, 
focus your mind, 
and use your imagination to enter the world I provide.