We previously featured Yuxi for her dimensional and ethereal Live in Studio version of Rainy Days with Alaska Winter, so when we heard that the talented creator was back with 远游 (Distant Wanderings) in collaboration with Meng Qing, we were curious and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Drawing us in with an astral flute performance, showcasing breathwork versatility and stamina, Yuxi opens 远游 (Distant Wanderings) with mastery and precision. The performance reminds us of an ancient civilisation and is coupled with ancestral Turkish chanting and crowd noise to further enhance the emotive nature of the tapestry of sound.
We are mesmerized by the rising, meditative frequency and feel at one with the universe. Plucked guqin strings appear and guide us further into the expansive bell sounds. Overall, the experience feels holistic and reminds us of our connection with source energy.
We learn from the creators that “the single represents the feeling that the world stifles one’s freedom, yet one insists on integrity, seeks to find out where the righteousness of heaven and Earth comes from, and desires to transcend the purity of inaction.”
It is designed to depict “the language of music that knows no boundaries from many angles and on many levels.” Needless to say, we are in awe and appreciate the intentional depth that has gone into the opus.
We have added 远游 (Distant Wanderings) to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TRIPPY and TIMELESS playlists, whilst we continue to stream Yuxi’s growing discography including Duel, and anticipate more releases from the talented visionary.