Taiwanese Composer’s Soul-Soothing Work: Earthing

Songs of Dunren is commissioned by the Dunren Hospital and its founder, Yen-Chung Hu. This musical endeavor is designed to serenade the hospital’s patients throughout their daily routines, from waking up in the morning, having breakfast, exercising, taking medicine, having lunch, napping, and going to bed, replacing the traditional verbal and bell sound broadcast.

Each piece within this collection is intricately woven around an original folk tune, nursery rhyme, or old song by the composer Shiuan Chang. These melodies have been decomposed and re-composed into different organic styles related to the original melodies. While the primary intent is to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the patients, it is not solely for therapeutic purposes. Instead, it seeks to connect with their memories, creating a bridge to their past. “Songs of Dunren” also reaches out to those who have encountered trauma, hoping to offer solace and understanding.

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