The Charm of Tradition and Sweet Simplicity
As a station shared by Taiwan Railways and the Mass Rapid Transit, it offers convenient transportation and hosts numerous attractions. Adjacent to the MRT station, preserved farmlands provide a glimpse of rural life’s simplicity. Additionally, the Liuchuan Canal, one of Taichung’s four major canals, flows through this area, with its lush greenery and gently swaying waters add tranquility to the city.
On the other side of the Daqing Station, a soybean pudding stall that has stood the test of 60 years continues to exude warm and sweet flavors. This stall has remained steadfast for decades, becoming a source of cherished memories and delectable treats for Taichung residents.
Arriving Station Music ”Preferred”
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The Spirit of Yanagawa
- Work Title: The Spirit of Yanagawa
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Creative Concept:
Set around Daqing Station near the Liuchuan Riverside, which has become a favored scenic and artistic spot among Taichung residents, " The Spirit of Yanagawa " is a musical piece embodying the essence of the river's ever-flowing nature. Utilizing continuous sixteenth notes in the string section to portray the river's ceaseless flow, the composition integrates traditional Chinese instruments to represent the connection between past and present. The melody is crafted to mimic the sound of water droplets, enabling listeners to hear the voice of Liuchuan in the heart of Taichung city. This piece infuses the urban landscape with an elegant and beautiful vitality, reflecting the serene yet dynamic spirit of the riverside.
- Composer No.1: Yi-Hsuan Liu
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Composer No.1 Profile:
The creator currently serves as a Music Consultant at Gamania Digital Entertainment's Original Content Center, focusing on music and sound design, as well as quality control for gaming projects. Since 2021, they have been working under the tutelage of Golden Bell Award winner Hsin-Ying Wu, taking on roles in music editing and as a music assistant. They are also an active film score composer, with their debut feature film soundtrack for "Disordered Justice" winning the Best Original Music Award at the Fox International Film Festival. Prior experiences include an internship with music editor Nick South in Los Angeles in 2020 and a role as a sound designer at Alibaba's gaming division in Guangzhou in 2019. In 2023, they pursued a Master’s in Film Scoring at the University of Southern California, supported by the Nordstrom Family Scholarship and a Taiwanese study abroad scholarship. They graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2019 with high honors, double majoring in Film Scoring and Jazz Composition, and were awarded the Film Scoring Department's Doug Timm Award.
- Composer No.2: Oliveira Bruno
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Composer No.2 Profile:
A multifaceted Brazilian composer, arranger, and guitarist, currently based in Los Angeles, he blends a rich tapestry of global cultural influences with classical music inspiration. His versatile style encompasses a broad range of genres. His extensive oeuvre includes contributions to short films, two feature-length movies, TV series, and more, serving in varied roles such as composer, music producer, and guitarist. Notably, he recently orchestrated for Dream Theater's James LaBrie's album "A Beautiful Shade of Grey" and collaborated with Extreme Music. A Berklee College of Music alumnus, he majored in Film Scoring with a minor in Game Scoring, graduating in 2019.
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Urban Worker
- Work Title: Urban Worker
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Creavite Concept：
Standing on the platform heading towards the Beitun Terminal, looking to the left, one can see the Taiwan Railways, bicycle lanes, roads, and MRT tracks all running parallel, straight and undeviating. Life is similar, regardless of which path we choose or the pace we adopt, we eventually reach our destination. During weekdays, the sound of machinery from the surrounding factories rises and falls. Thus, we've grounded this piece with a steady rhythm at 138 bpm, complemented by rolling melodic lines, symbolizing people moving forward with iron-willed determination towards the unknown.
- Composer No.1: Fan Ocean
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Composer No.1 Profile:
A Taiwanese songwriter and singer, this artist shares an alma mater with Lin I-Cheng at the Taipei National University of the Arts' IMPACT music program. Beyond self-producing and releasing musical works, they have performed at various Live Houses and venues across Taiwan. Notable engagements include performing as a concert singer for "Healing Island" by Ken Yuan and Li Hsin-Yun, providing vocals for Softstar's " Xuan Yuan Sword VII" trailer theme song, and singing the theme for Inverse Theater's annual show "Youth Diary II: The Prairie" among others.
- Composer No.2: Ivon Lin
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Composer No.2 Profile:
Trained in classical music from a young age, this artist excels in piano, keyboards, and string arrangement. Their work, known for its versatility, spans pop and classical genres, collaborating with notable artists including Fang Hung-Chin, Hsieh Wei-Ling, Ko Yu-Lun, Winnie, Fang Chih-Yu, Yang Su-Hao, Michael Wong, Liang Ching-Ju, and Teng Tang. They've contributed to the soundtrack of "Lost in Perfection," and their arrangements have graced many of Taiwan's premier concert halls, including performances such as "Ten Chairs Concert" with Li Hsin-Yun x Taipei Chinese Orchestra, the "Taiwan Cultural Association 100th Anniversary Concert," and "Echoes of Taiwan II" for the centennial celebration of Taiwanese cinema with the Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra, among others.