An Oasis of Arts Amidst the Urban Hustle
Wen-Xin Forest Park, nestled within the heart of the bustling urban landscape, is one of the three prominent parks along the MRT line. What sets it apart is the presence of the largest outdoor circular theater in Taiwan, infusing an artistic essence into this vibrant urban surroundings. Amidst rolling meadows and verdant groves, Wen-Xin Forest Park emerges as a sanctuary for urban birds like the Muller’s Barbet, Japanese White-eye, and Light-vented Bulbul, transforming Wen-Xin Forest Park Station into more than just a transportation hub but also a place where one can fully embrace the changing seasons and discover moments of tranquility.
Arriving Station Music ”Preferred”
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Woodland Echoes
- Work Title: Woodland Echoes
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Creative Concept:
"Woodland Echoes" is an ode to the serene majesty of forests, masterfully rendered through the wooden guitar's symbiotic relationship with its steel strings. This composition not only mirrors the natural world's frequencies but also poignantly symbolizes the bond between urban inhabitants and the green sanctuary of Wenxin Forest Park.
Musically, the piece embarks on a journey beginning in the expansive realm of E major, with an initial Eadd9 chord gently giving way to minor notes — an acoustic metaphor for retreating from urban hustle and entering the calming embrace of nature. As the composition unfolds, it captures the forest's rhythmic breathing with a cascade of harmonics and overtones, culminating in a musical narrative that symbolizes release, renewal, and a harmonious return to a serene state of being.
- Composer: Fu Shun Hsu
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Composer Profile:
Originating from Xin Ying, Tainan, this artist stands out as a virtuoso in steel-string guitar fingerstyle playing. Their philosophy of transforming a single guitar into a complete band fuses new-century techniques with a narrative touch, vividly conveying personal stories through their compositions. With themes deeply rooted in pastoral landscapes, urban nostalgia, and the rich tapestry of life's emotions, their works, including "Golden Dragon Head" (Penghu), "Street No. 55" and "Lily Lamp" (Taichung's old districts), and "Cheng" (Xiu Shan Gu, Xin Ying, Tainan), echo with authenticity and depth. - Fans and newcomers alike can delve into their artistry at the following Hsudan Video collection: https://hsudan.com/video/
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Creative Experiences:
- Crafting the soundtrack for Sanlih E-Television's drama " Young Days No Fears."
- Honored as the original composition runner-up and Best New Artist at the WAGF International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in China.
- Graced the stage of the National Concert Hall as part of the "NCTH Dream Project Music Concert"
- Supported Jonathan Chang in the "Two Worlds Tour."
- Championship at the Taiwan Guitar Utopia Contest
- Championship at the National Universities Intercollegiate Guitar Music Invitational Championship
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Whimsical Reverie
- Work Title: Whimsical Reverie
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Creavite Concept：
In the midst of a bustling city lies a verdant oasis where creatures joyfully venture out, basking in a dance with nature. This composition aims to convey a sense of relaxation and joy, starting with a lively 3/4 time signature, and an engaging tempo, enhanced by the charming sounds of the Glockenspiel and Marimba to add a spirited touch. The bass voices descend in scales to depict a journey, illustrating the ever-changing scenery along the way, concluding on a stable tonal chord to signify the end of this chapter of the journey.
- Composer: Yung Hsin Chen
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Composer Profile:
Hannah Liu, a Taichung native and a composer who has traveled to Europe, has engaged in numerous soundtrack recordings and productions during her time abroad, covering orchestral compositions, film, and video game scores.
She premiered an orchestral piece, "Earthly Things," in collaboration with the Orchestra of the Swan in the UK, receiving praise from Christopher Morley of the Birmingham Metropolitan Area, who likened her music to Aaron Copland’s iconic "Appalachian Spring," noting its attractiveness and clear influence. She has performed her compositions in collaboration with numerous European musicians.
In 2018, she was awarded the John Mayer Composition Prize by the Birmingham Conservatoire. She scored the student film "Atrophy" and worked as a composer and sound designer for "Oona the Druid’s Path," released in 2021. In 2022, she recorded the orchestral soundtrack for the animation "FONSO" at London's AIR studio, continuing her dedication to creative composition.
Beyond her composing endeavors, she currently serves as a lecturer at National Taiwan Normal University. - www.hannahliu-composer.com