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Music Wandering

Creative Works by Ellen Tsai

Music

headphones and music notes

Each composition follows its own course, often arriving somewhere unexpected. Explore the wandering works below.

Trios

Tilted hour glass on pebbles

After Hours

Flute, Cello, Piano

Dawn light peaking through dark terrain

Dawn Light

Harp, Violin, Cello

Ship over the sea and sun close to the horizon

‘Til We See Land

Violin, Cello, Piano

Dawn light peaking through the window curtain

Dawn Light 2.0

Violin, Cello, Piano

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A late night chamber work that drifts through longing, mysterious tension and release. After Hours unfolds like conversations lingering long after the room has emptied. intimate, restless, and ultimately serene.

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Stirring in fuzzy consciousness from deep slumber, the mind begins to make sense of the tangible world that it is re-entering. Gentle dawn light beckons the soul to awaken and guides it to a day full of hope.

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This voyage at sea is anything but monotonous. Weather surprises, sea life encounters, and daily chores make the days go by fast. How many months have we been out at sea? Will land ever come in sight? Listen/watch and find out.

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A more refined rework of the original Dawn Light with piano in place of the harp. Still carrying an ethereal air through its woven harmonies and delicate moving lines, the piece ushers the soul into present consciousness filled with endless possibilities.

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Quartets

Variety of cloud formations in the sky

Cloud Waltz

Wind Quartet

Beach scene with a sea shell on the sand

Summer

String Quartet

Large tree with a person standing at the base

It Is Well

String Quartet

Deer standing in a wild field

Woodland Tour

String Quartet

couple dancing to tango music

Tango and Tea

String Quartet

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Travel through the sky as you experience different cloud formations, from cumulous, to altostratus, to altocumulus and finally to cirrus, each with their own airy flavor.

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Some summers have a slow start. What else can be done but to set out and make it epic? What are your favorite things to do in the summer? Take a moment to revisit the simple joys of summer past.

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Based on the tune Ville Du Havre by Philip Bliss in the late 19th century, this string arrangement explores the pursuit of peace and solace during uncertain times.

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Traverse through the woodland and let the creatures roam and shrubs dance around you. There are no paths and you must make your own. How far will you go?

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In close embrace with your partner, let the music guide your slow movements. Each turn and sway speak of deprived passion. This dance cautiously concludes with delicate string pizzicato.

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Quintets

diver swimming in the sea

Treasure Dive

String Quintet

colorful exotic bird

Paradise Bird

Piano & Woodwinds

pier surrounded by dark waters and a glowing sky

Midnight Pier

String Quintet

Canoe over the sea

Passage to Ronan’s Isle

String Quintet

small bird perched on top of branches

Silver Wind

Wind Quintet

Red Christmas ornament on tree

Good Tidings Medley

Flute & Strings

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Word’s out that the treasure hunt is on. Join the perilous dive into deep sea to explore what is or what is not there. An original stop-motion video was also created to accompany this piece.

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This light-hearted theme and variation piece is as chirpy as a paradise bird. Beginning with a tranquil theme and followed by variations that feature individual woodwind instruments, one may hear the rarely observed essence of the elusive bird.

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Quiet down your thoughts as you sit at the pier under night sky and watch dim ship lights move in the distance.

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Join the strings on a bright adventure to the northern seas as the ship gently rocks you side to side. Feel the sun and the fresh wind upon your face while anticipating an unprecedented exploration on Ronan’s Isle.

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A mysterious bird song weaves itself throughout this journey over rough terrain with a scarcity of supplies.

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A delightful fusion of a few holiday tunes for flute and strings. An original stop-motion video was also created to accompany this piece.

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Sextets

chime bells playing music

Last Chime

Wind Sextet

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Lyrical nostalgia expressed through wind instruments. The chimes recall charming memories of bygone days, which grow more distant with time yet never far from the heart.

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