無尽意 Endless Intention by Xiaogang Zeng
Endless Intention
The endless intentions of the East and West are all conveyed through sound. The piece features the guqin as the primary instrument, complemented by electronic pulses, noise, samples, and kalimba. It has been meticulously crafted over 81 hours and is designed to harmonize the disparities between Eastern and Western elements.
Independent musician, navigates between tradition and modernity, spanning global soundscapes, using the guqin to salvage humanity’s spiritual heritage and craft a unique musical context. With a cross-cultural perspective, he reimagines the artistic tension of the guqin, delving into the spiritual core of traditional music to forge a distinctive sonic language.