The scent of the ocean from its most beautiful side.

This has elegant emotions, thrives in a natural way, gentle, kind, and eloquent.

A captivating piece of music. Very thought-provoking.

Lobe the melody, espeically the lead violin, or is tht actually erhu? all in all, very satisfying...

The Scots song "Ae fond kiss" by the Scottish poet Robert Burns was written in 1791 in a letter to Mrs Agnes Maclehose (aka Clarinda) as a farewell, and to commemorate her and Burns' unconsummated love affair.

Burns' original setting of three verses in eight lines was set to the tune of "Rory Dall's Port". The musical score was published in the collection of Scottish folks songs known as the Scots Musical Museum. 

Piano played by Helen Roberts.

We hope you'll enjoy it!

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to my dearest Clarinda

Ae Fond Kiss (Robert Burns - With Helen Roberts)

Red Cliff is a concerto for piano and Western symphony orchestra, structured seamlessly within a single movement divided into four sections. Its thematic genesis draws inspiration from Luo Guanzhong’s esteemed 15th-century historical novel The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a foundational work within the canon of Chinese literature. Situating itself amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Three Kingdoms period, a pivotal epoch marking the decline of the Han dynasty in the 3rd century CE, the concerto encapsulates the enduring resonance of Chinese cultural heritage spanning millennia. Narratively, the composition encapsulates the climactic Battle of Red Cliff. In this pivotal event, three potent warlords—Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan—contend for dominion over the empire, ultimately catalyzing the emergence of the titular Three Kingdoms.
Comprising four contiguous sections, the concerto unfolds a multifaceted musical narrative:
1.	"Paying 3 Visits to A Recluse’s Cottage" (mm. 1- 56): Embarking with an adagio passage reminiscent of the opening strains of the renowned pipa composition "Waves Dredging Sand" by the blind folk musician Ah Bing (1893-1950), this section evokes the pivotal moment when Liu Bei secures the allegiance of the strategic genius Zhuge Liang after three personal entreaties.
2.	"Heated Debate" (mm. 57-174): Transitioning into an Allegro tempo, the composer deftly employs motifs from "Waves Dredging Sand" as thematic material, orchestrating six dynamic variations that vividly portray Zhuge Liang's persuasive arguments to rally Sun Quan and his military advisors in support of the alliance against Cao Cao.
3.	"Sorrowful Parting" (mm. 175-261): In a poignant departure, the composition channels the emotive essence of a renowned traditional Chinese opera aria, "Sorrowful Parting," attributed to Zhou Yu, as he bids farewell to Huang Gai. This lyrical interlude encapsulates the pathos of impending sacrifice amidst strategic machinations.
4.	“Battle of Red Cliff" (mm. 262-407): Culminating in a virtuosic display, the final segment encapsulates Huang Gai's audacious stratagem, depicting the daring incendiary assault on Cao Cao's fleet. As Huang Gai's "defecting" squadron unleashes infernal chaos, the flames engulf Cao Cao's armada, precipitating a decisive victory for the allied forces.
On October 9, 2016, at the esteemed Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, the world premiere featured virtuoso Ching-Yun Hu as soloist, accompanied by the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia under the baton of Dirk Brossé. Subsequently, the composer undertook a re-orchestration of the concerto for a traditional Chinese orchestra, culminating in the world premiere of the revised version on October 6, 2018, at the National Concert Hall in Taipei. Ching-Yun Hu reprised the role of soloist, accompanied by the National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan under the direction of the composer, Yiu-Kwong Chung.  The entire composition lasts 14 minutes. This track is the live recording of the world premiere on October 9th, 2016. Ching-Yun Hu and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia. Conductor: Dirk Brossé.
The music is now distributed by Universal Edition. Please visit the UE website to purchase the music.
https://www.universaledition.com/Werke/RED-CLIFF/P0279516

RED CLIFF for Piano and Orchestra (Section 1 "Visits To A Recluse's Cottage")

This song is, I suppose, a tribute, but it's mainly a big warm, loving embrace of my children and grandchildren, just because they exist. And it is with many fantastic fond memories that I have seen them grow up, and still have the opportunity to follow the grandchildren's upbringing.

The family is a very important part, in all of our lives, and the children are the important capital we have for the future. The saved capital we must educate and nurture tenderly, for the best possible outcome, both for their own part and for society at large.

So all you parents and mothers and grandparents, wishes and hopes for the future probably have their place, but it is not now in this moment, so share the present and the prevailing reality with your children and grandchildren and enjoy the pleasure of being together with them. Time goes by so much faster than you think, and suddenly maybe loneliness and memories are the only thing left. ;)

David Dunham has, as always when I ask him, with his superbly played guitars (left and right guitar) helped me to gild and lift the piece to new heights. Many warm thanks my dear friend! 

And you can find him here: https://soundcloud.com/david-dunhamuser589535203

And yes, you can find more from Seagull here: https://soundcloud.com/farout-music-studio

Forever United Hearts - Seagull & David D

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The Intrinsic Value of Togetherness (Piano Improv)

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Collab with my friend Franck Douvin.
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Instrumental written and performed by: BBright (Wolfgang Schwarz)
Solo-Flute written and performed by: Framus64 (Franck Douvin)

Framus64 and BBright x Reflets d'un clair de lune sur l'océan

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the story develops differently than it first seemed

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Time Escape Meditations contains melodic escapes from time and space. Each composition is an orchestral portal into different dimensions and galaxies for pensive musings and other imaginative reflections. 

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Having been a Universal Edition composer since April 2022, Yiu-Kwong Chung is one of Taiwan’s best-known and most sought-after composers. He was a Professor of Music at the National Taiwan University of Arts until 2022 and was the General Director of the Taipei Chinese Orchestra (TCO) from 2007 to 2015. During his tenure with TCO, he has written concerti for numerous top-class soloists, including percussionist Evelyn Glennie, trombonist Christian Lindberg, saxophonist Claude Delangle, cellist Mischa Maisky and Anssi Karttunen, flutists Pierre-Yves Artaud and Sharon Bezaly, in addition to renowned Kronos Quartet; all were world-premiered by the TCO. In June 2012, he conducted the orchestra’s European Tour (with soloist Evelyn Glennie). He staged performances in Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and Le Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris that brought immediate international fame to the Orchestra. From 2009 to 2015, he produced six CDs released worldwide by Swedish BIS Records.

RED CLIFF for Piano and Orchestra (Section 1 "Visits To A Recluse's Cottage")

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