Chang Jing: Open Music 常静 -《离弦》
The Chinese zither is one of the popular Chinese traditional musical instruments. Its tune is just so unique and antique which makes you feel like you were in ancient China. This instrument was popular as early as in the Warring States 战国时代 (475 - 221 BC), especially in the state of Qin 秦 in west China.
Generations after generations, the Chinese zither or zheng, has evolved to what you see today. The instrument is rich in playing techniques. The performer plucks the strings with his/her right fingernails (either real or simulated), while his/her left fingers apply pressure to the strings to execute vibratos, glissandos, other embellishments and occasional plucking techniques. Sounding melodious and elegant, it is an important solo instrument now, and often in accompaniments as well.
Chang Jing 常静 has composed her very own zither music in the modern ways. Hence a very unique combination of traditional and modern music, which is favorited by New Age genre music lovers. Chang Jing, born in ChengDu Sichuan Province, learned zither as early as the age of 8. She graduated from China music university. “Li Xian” (离弦) or Open Music is not a new album. It was released some time around year 2005. However, this album depicts the new techniques of performing the zither, as well as the unlimitation of music, hence the name “Open Music”.
As a starter, the 2nd track of this album - Hu Xi 呼吸 or “Breath” is highly recommended. It feels just so peaceful, you can feel the sensation more if you watch the MV.
Open Music 离弦
Track listing:
- 离弦 Open Music
- 呼吸 Breath
- 升 Raise
- 千寻 Searching
- 未来城市 The Future City
- 光 Lights
- 完美 Perfect
- 媚 Match Making
- 掠-未完成 Plunders - unfinished
- 夜提琴 The Evening Violin
Download MP3: Open Music Full Album 《离弦》
Download MV: Breath MV 《呼吸》
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Hi, do you know any other albums ? i can’t find any on internet
Comment by Mikomai — September 18, 2008 @ 6:42 pm
Hi Mikomai,
I think there’s another 1 or 2 albums. I’ll do some research on this.
Comment by music — September 19, 2008 @ 5:37 am
thx for your time
Comment by Mikomai — September 21, 2008 @ 7:06 am
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Wow! It is beautiful
Comment by The Art of Sound — April 28, 2009 @ 4:43 am
Happy New Year!
Comment by The Art of Sound — January 9, 2010 @ 5:08 am
her music is so beautiful. people who do such beautiful music needs to be supported. and i want to support by buying the ablum. as far as i know there are two more ablums “over the rainbow” and “cheng beauty”. anybody knows where i can get the albums?
Comment by hanh — January 10, 2010 @ 3:11 am
I just listened to Chang Jing’s work ‘Breath’ in youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRXt9sXg-aw&fmt=18
i immediately fall in love with her song, Breath is gorgeous!! She is just excellent!!!
Same as hanh, i do agree that we all should support such beautiful music, so i promise to buy her albums wherever i may get. Seems there are 3 albums of hers: OPEN MUSIC or LI XIAN (2005); OVER THE RAINBOW and
CHENG BEAUTY. I hope i can get them in spore.
Greet to Chang Jing
Wish you have the energy and creativity to keep on creating cool, quality musical pieces!!
Comment by kelana — January 17, 2010 @ 11:55 pm
Please help, when can I get the Guzheng music sheet for Breath? Thanks, cc.
Comment by connie — March 11, 2010 @ 4:16 am