Music

Chords in Orbit · Original songs, Cantonese lyric analysis, and notes on music–language parallels

Original Compositions

Demos and behind-the-score process. Exploring the intersections between music, language, and culture.

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月下独白

A contemplative piece exploring solitude and introspection under moonlight. Blends traditional Chinese musical elements with contemporary composition techniques.

月光如水洒窗前

思绪如潮涌心田

独白在夜色中

寻找内心的声音

Demo: 30-60s preview
Cantonese Folk Acoustic
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语言的诗

An experimental multilingual piece that explores how different languages create unique musical textures and emotional landscapes.

Words dance like notes

Sentences flow like melodies

Language becomes music

Music becomes language

Demo: 30-60s preview
Experimental Multilingual Electronic
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春日絮语

A gentle instrumental piece capturing the essence of spring through delicate melodies and harmonious arrangements.

春风轻抚花瓣

细雨滋润大地

生命在音乐中

绽放最美的色彩

Demo: 30-60s preview
Spring Cantonese Instrumental

Cantonese Lyric Analysis

Exploring the linguistic patterns and cultural meanings in Cantonese lyrics.

Phonetic Patterns in Cantonese Pop

Analysis of how tonal patterns in Cantonese influence melodic composition and lyrical structure.

阴平 阳平 上声 去声

粤语歌词的声调与旋律关系

Cultural Metaphors in Lyrics

Exploring how cultural concepts are expressed through musical metaphors in Cantonese songs.

月亮 → 思念与孤独
流水 → 时间流逝
花朵 → 青春与美丽

Music & Language

Notes on music–language parallels and how melody, rhythm, and lyrics can facilitate language learning.

Prosody in Language Learning

How musical rhythm and melody can enhance pronunciation and intonation in second language acquisition.

🎼 Use melody to remember tone patterns
🥁 Practice rhythm for natural speech flow
🎤 Sing lyrics to improve pronunciation

Cross-linguistic Musical Patterns

Comparative analysis of musical structures across different languages and cultures.

Behind the Score

Process notes and technical insights from composition and arrangement work.

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Concept & Inspiration

Initial ideas and emotional themes that drive the composition process.

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Melody & Harmony

Developing the core musical structure and harmonic progressions.

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Arrangement & Production

Adding instrumentation, mixing, and final production touches.