Student Commercial 1
This commercial blends textural sound design with traditional Chinese instrumentation to capture the elegance and cultural heritage of 小罐茶 (Xiao Guan Tea). Layered Chinese percussion evokes the tea’s deep roots and ceremonial origins, while ambient harmonic textures add richness and authenticity, making the sonic branding as refined as the tea itself.
Student Commercial 2
Designed to convey speed, power, and innovation, this electronic track uses sequenced synthesizers, processed sound effects, and punchy electronic drums to mirror the sleekness of a high-performance car. The edgy and rhythmic production appeals to a younger, trend-forward audience, enhancing the commercial's impact through a futuristic sonic identity.
Everything Will Fall into Place
This deeply spiritual song features the Chinese guzheng within a flowing 6/8 R&B groove, drawing inspiration from gospel music. It explores themes of faith, inner peace, and emotional vulnerability. The sustained drone elements suggest spiritual grounding, while the fusion of gospel influence with Chinese sonics creates a meditative, cross-cultural sound that uplifts and centers the listener.
Honey
Honey reimagines the sweetness and warmth of American honey through a Chinese R&B fusion. Featuring the Chinese guzheng layered over smooth R&B grooves, the song explores themes of self-love and self-care. The vocals serve as a cultural and emotional bridge, blending soulful harmonies and bass lines with the guzheng’s delicate timbre to create a comforting yet innovative soundscape.
Until the End of Time
Until the End of Time is a romantic ballad that captures the essence of love through an Eastern cultural lens. The song features Chinese instruments and Chinese-style vocal techniques, portraying love as timeless and poetic. The guzheng’s lyrical expression enhances the emotional narrative, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the intimacy and aesthetics of Chinese romantic storytelling.
Summer Beginnings
Summer Beginnings is an orchestral reflection on the quiet, tender ways life can start anew—sometimes in the warm heart of summer, even as autumn draws near. Its melodies carry both the golden glow of lingering sunlight and the faint ache of days that will soon fade. Through gentle swells, wistful harmonies, and moments of stillness, the piece captures the bittersweet truth that beginnings often arrive hand in hand with endings, and that beauty can be found in this delicate balance.