Seeking Solace Amongst Old Trees and Timeless Temples
During the Japanese colonial era, this region was known as “Sanfenpu Village,” which was adjacent to the old village. However, as Taiwan transitioned into the post-war period, the government truncated all three-word place names to two words, establishing the historic Songzhu Temple in this region, ultimately transforming “Sanfenpu” into “Songzhu.”
As you embark on a journey through the old Jiushe Park en route to Songzhu Temple, you’ll immerse yourself in the ever-evolving tapestry of faith and culture. Encompassed by centuries-old trees and ancient temples, you’ll experience the serenity and inspiration of the flowing waters of Songzhu.
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Zen Essence
- Work Title: Zen Essence
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Creative Concept:
"Zen Essence" aims to capture an elegant, pure, and transcendent state of mind. Utilizing a preset piano sound as the foundation, the piece creates an instrument reminiscent of a singing bowl. Bamboo percussion instruments form the rhythmic backbone of the music, evoking the crisp sound of a gentle breeze rustling through a bamboo grove. The pentatonic melodies centered around the piano sketch a Zen-like ambiance, designed to evoke a serene and leisurely mood in listeners. This piece is inspired by the flowing waters and a pristine white statue of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) standing tall in the midst of a bamboo forest at a temple, a place where miracles are said to occur frequently.
- Composer: Yung Hsin Chen
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Composer 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: Julian Moreen
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Composer 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.
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Interwoven Leisure
- Work Title: Interwoven Leisure
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Creavite Concept：
Strategically located along a major thoroughfare, Songzhu Station is not just a hub of vehicular movement but also a key interchange for the Taiwan Railways. Yet, from its platforms, one can gaze upon the serene beauty of 'Jiew Shih Park' across the way, infusing the station with a sense of tranquility. With this in mind, we've deliberately incorporated a soothing piano melody, enhanced by jazz-influenced chord progressions, to create an overall atmosphere of relaxed contentment. Our goal is for visitors to experience the leisurely pace of Jiew Shih Park, encouraging those in transit to shed their fatigue and anxiety.
- Composer No.1: Xie Min Yan
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Composer No.1 Profile:
Born in the rural areas of Yunlin, this individual is a personification of a genuine country essence, bringing the purity of rustic life into their music. After completing military service, the choice was made to join the ranks of performers, with a routine dedication to songwriting and live gigs. In 2023, this artist was honored with the Golden Cup Award in the My Warm Day Corporate Music Composition Contest. Discovering the Marching Wind competition, they were privileged to invite the highly talented Jun-Wei to collaborate in this contest.
- Composer No.2: Jyun Wei Wang
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Composer No.2 Profile:
From the Daya district in Taichung, this individual's journey with music and guitar began in high school upon joining a guitar club. Now the lead vocalist and guitarist for the 22.5 band, their talent has been recognized with top honors for composition and best arrangement at the 33rd Golden Melody Awards, and they were a finalist in the composition category at the 40th Golden Pin Awards.
Their creative philosophy, influenced by Chang Yu-Sheng, holds that music creation is deeply personal, with 'honesty' as the central tenet.