The Urban Fabric Where the Old and the New Coexist
In this region, we witness a captivating blend of old and new elements within its urban landscape. This unique tapestry encompasses early settlements such as Dingjiushe, Xiajiushe, and Goubei near the Han River and remnants of historic irrigation canal channels. Goubei is one of central Taiwan’s most prominent battlegrounds of Yi-Wei War in 1896.
Nevertheless, as we step into the 2010s, the development and acquisition projects of the Beitun Depot Area have gradually transformed these ancient settlements into modern urban spaces. Although the original aesthetics have faded, some precious cultural treasures, including the Zhao’an Hall and the Osaka-style tobacco factory, remain timeless witnesses to the area’s rich history.
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Gentle Rain on the River
- Work Title: Gentle Rain on the River
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Creative Concept:
"Gentle Rain on the River" is inspired by the serene yet complex beauty of a winding, dry creek. The composition, set in the harmonically rich D Lydian scale, utilizes woodwinds to deliver its primary melody, artfully partitioned between high and low tonal registers. This division mirrors the creek’s meandering course. The technique of melodic interplay vividly illustrates the river's gentle flow. A syncopated rhythm introduced by the harp evokes the image of a creek, revitalized by an early rainfall. The composition culminates with string instruments gracefully transitioning into a G chord, accompanied by a synthesizer articulating higher notes. This final movement draws an auditory parallel to a metropolitan train smoothly gliding into a station, crossing the creek. It symbolically represents not just the journey's conclusion but also acts as a sonic cue to passengers, indicating the imminent closing of train doors.
- Composer: Willy Chiu
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Composer Profile:
Willy Chiu Artist Profile: Willy Chiu, an alumnus of Tainan University of Applied Sciences, holds a major in popular music with a specialization in applied music. A pianist for a decade, Chiu is largely self-taught and deeply influenced by Japanese video game soundtracks. His diverse portfolio showcases his versatility, encompassing film scores, video game music, Vtuber background scores, electronic and orchestral pieces, chamber music, and more.
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Mountain Light, Water Music
- Work Title: Mountain Light, Water Music
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Creavite Concept：
Inspired by the enchanting Shuiqu Ecological Park, 'Mountain Light, Water Music' is a musical embodiment of Wang Wei's famed seven-character Yuefu poem, The Peach Blossom Spring, intricately carved into the park's poetry wall. This composition skillfully employs a subtle 7-beat rhythm to evoke the sensations of flowing water and flickering light, encapsulating a spirit of unfettered freedom. Drawing upon the park's natural soundscape and its winding bicycle paths for inspiration, the arrangement centers around the piano. It is further enriched with the gentle accompaniment of wooden percussion, the delicate strumming of the harp, and the traditional plucks of the guzheng, together weaving a tranquil, leisurely, and comfortable musical experience.
- Composer No.1: Yung Hsin Chen
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Composer No.1 Profile:
Specializing in orchestral composition and arrangement, this music and sound effects designer graduated from Berklee College of Music, majoring in Film Scoring with a minor in Television and New Media Scoring. In 2016, they were invited to arrange and conduct the piece "You're Not Here," collaborating with the school's orchestra, choir, and band at the Boston Symphony Hall. In 2017, they took on the roles of composer and arranger for the musical "Happy Together," produced by Able Arts Work, a company providing diverse arts education for individuals with disabilities. In 2019, they created the promotional video score for the LiBao Cultural Arts Foundation's Caiyun Lecture Hall and arranged, scored, and helped record a soundtrack for the film "The Blind Lawyer" with a string ensemble. They have also contributed to game soundtracks for titles like "Torchlight: Infinite," "Ragnarok Online," "Ragnarok Online: Eternal Love," "Fantasy World," "Swordsman X," "Astral Angels," and "Let's Go Muffin" along with sound effects for over 60 mini-games. Recent collaborations include string arrangement and production for the title track "The Mark" on Julian Moreen's album.
- Composer No.2: Julian Moreen
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Composer No.2 Profile:
Julian Moreen is a pianist, singer, songwriter and producer in the fields of jazz, folk and indie pop. Whether with his own projects or as collaborator for other artists, he has in recent years grown his reputation as an inspiring artist with a distinct musical voice.
Recent recording productions include the collaboration as songwriter, pianist and singer with Slovak singer Ester Wiesnerova for a duo album, writing and production work for Taiwanese Indie pop artist MANDARK’s single release (“I Miss You When I’m Drunk”), session keyboard work for the first album of the Swiss jazz-rock project Cracks in the Shell as well as work on his own soon-to-be-released debut album “The Mark”.
As a live performer recent shows include the Jazz Open Festival in Germany as opening act for Jorjia Smith, Celeste and Suzanne Vega and main act performances at Taichung Jazz Festival and Taipei Jazz Festival.