"Become a butterfly from the cocoon, play the music of fantastic dreams;
wings of dream chasing, soar in the fantasy paradise"
Full of sincerity and unremitting pursuit of musical dreams,
young composer Chen Zhiyi has been concentrating on creating for more than two hundred days and nights. After that,
arrived as scheduled with his new personal pure music album "Fantasyland"!
| Unlimited creativity and a sincere gift
After concentrating on creation for more than two hundred days and nights, composer Chen Zhiyi created a wonderful fantasy called "Fantasyland", thus starting a new musical journey.
The music style of the album is based on the Western orchestral music that Chen Zhiyi is good at, and integrates a variety of world ethnic music elements. The orderly blend of melody lines and harmonic textures in the work tells the listener the depth, breadth and vastness of Chen Zhiyi's musical world. From the snow-capped mountains with fluttering snowflakes to the romantic and elegant Ferris wheel of dreams, from the mechanical pyramids filled with yellow sand to the sparkling wonderland of the sea, the album works correspond to different situations in the fantasy paradise, revealing the composer's sincere emotions.
| Concentrate on creating the ultimate presentation
The creation and production of the entire album took more than ten months. It was carefully created by Chen Zhiyi, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and world-class folk music performers. More than 300 people participated in the production of the album, and the recording His footprints have spread all over Shanghai, Tokyo, London, Beijing and other places. The entire production process is long and fulfilling. During this period, the running-in and communication with various artists left many unforgettable memories.
mv "Ron Dance in the City of Eternal Night"
mv "Infinite Corridor of Flowers and Sins"
It is worth mentioning that in terms of musical instruments, the album specifically uses the accordion as the lead instrument throughout, guiding the audience to experience each song as a narrator. The fantastic story behind the music.
Chen Zhiyi said that at the beginning of the planning, he hoped that with such an ingenious design, everyone could experience the unique charm of this instrument while traveling with the accordion.
Specially invited accordion player Liu Zhao
World-renowned accordion player Liu Zhao was invited to be the "accordion guide". He used several types of accordions from different countries in the recording of the entire album, and each type of accordion presented unique timbres. It allows everyone to feel more deeply about the musical language given to each piece, and also adds more rhythm and imagination to the work.
The production lineup of the album is equally eye-catching. In addition to the world-class London Philharmonic Orchestra, top folk music performers from various countries are also invited to present the blend and collision of musical and artistic colors from different regions. The album cover is carefully drawn by the popular illustrator Yuumei. It is colorful and full of visual impact. The cover design complements the music, leading the listener to ride in infinite reverie, adding a richer visual experience to the moving emotions conveyed by the album.
This album not only witnesses the fruits of Chen Zhiyi’s hard work in the music field over the past ten years, but also shows his brave outlook on the future of music life. It is a brand-new album handed to the future by the composer at the age of forty. Business cards are also a gift of thanks to music fans. The journey has its own starting point and end point, and his musical journey will not stop, but continue to move forward.
Pay tribute to your past self and look at the unknown other side. Even if there are unknowns in a new journey, it is even more valuable to have the courage to explore the infinite possibilities. Chen Zhiyi hopes to use this album to thank his music fans and friends who have always supported and accompanied him on his musical journey, so that everyone can understand and understand himself who has been advancing, growing, and transforming, as well as the music stories that he has personally drawn.
The album will be officially launched on all online music platforms on July 18, 2024. Let us follow Chen Zhiyi’s music dream and jointly create wonderful memories in "Fantasyland"!
