I began composing music at the time when my daughter and I moved to a new city to start a new life. Initially , I just wanted to express my inner voice through music of my own making. Since then, I have not stopped compos... more »ing and now, the result is this album. Many people have asked about my music but I find it so difficult to explain the meaning of my pieces. All I know is that the inspiration comes from deep within my heart and the music is played with my spirit and my soul . It has been a long journey for me . Expressing this in words is difficult but through music , I am able to tell my story, the story of " A Woman's Journey " Yiling Huang« less
I began composing music at the time when my daughter and I moved to a new city to start a new life. Initially , I just wanted to express my inner voice through music of my own making. Since then, I have not stopped composing and now, the result is this album. Many people have asked about my music but I find it so difficult to explain the meaning of my pieces. All I know is that the inspiration comes from deep within my heart and the music is played with my spirit and my soul . It has been a long journey for me . Expressing this in words is difficult but through music , I am able to tell my story, the story of " A Woman's Journey " Yiling Huang
CD Reviews
A Tribute to the Women Who Have Gone Before
Stephen Bamford | Tallahassee, Florida United States | 05/18/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Merging modern and 19th Century styles, Ms. Huang reminds us our roots lie with those who have gone before and sacrificed to make us who we are. Her work is a tribute to the many women who have gone before, unrecognized for their struggles. It offers peace in a time that threatens our very being. It is time to enjoy the pleasures of good music. As Joachim Berendt said in the title of his book: "Nada Brahma: The World is Sound" this, and more can be said of Ms. Huang's work. "A Woman's Journey" is sound and its vibration is changing the world in ways of peace and love."
The most beautiful original music I've ever heard
Christopher R. Disdero | Everett, WA USA | 06/28/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"After listening to the selections you have from your album, I was so captivated by the artistry and mood expressed in each selection that I simply wanted to hear more of your beautiful music. Your mastery of the Bosendorfer brought out the delicate resonances of this legendary instrument. Your music is so expressive and deeply spiritual - it conveys so many thoughts and emotions that I couldn't take it all in on the first preview - I must listen to it again and again. Thank you for bringing your music to the world and thank you for bringing it to me."
Beautiful music!
Cotton Flower | 12/07/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I own this CD and it's just great. It has its own way of touching your heart... beautiful music. highly recommend it!
BTW, you can sample the mp3 on the website and decide if this type of music is for you. It would be great to listen to when you want to clear your mind and cool down."
From MainlyPiano.com
Kathy Parsons | Florence, OR United States | 08/07/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
""A Woman's Journey" is the recording debut of Yiling Huang. Classically trained in Taiwan, Austria, and the US, Huang's music is very structured and finely-crafted. The album was produced by Paul Speer (formerly with David Lanz), and performed on a Bosendorfer piano. Most of the sixteen pieces are quite short and very classical in feeling, and each tells a slightly different story. Some of these are about events in Ms Huang's life, experiences in nature, and a very deep spiritual relationship with a soul mate or loved one. Several stories are set in the 19th century, and the influence of that period of music is very apparent. All of the selections are solo piano, and a few have nature sounds woven into the music (water, birds, rain).
The title track opens the CD. Realizing that we all have a different journey through life, there are also many common emotions we all experience. This piece is a musical reflection of many of these emotions, from tender to turbulent. "Riversong" is very interesting in that it makes a lot of harmonic changes that really aren't expected, much as a river can be unpredictable - a lovely piece! "Interlude 1" is a bittersweet piece that has a lovely melody flowing over an arpeggiated left hand. Reflective and emotional, I like this one a lot, too. "Freedom" tells the story of a 19th century woman who is determined to leave her unhappy life behind. Energetic and moving, you can sense the determination as this woman packs her bags, mounts her horse, and rides off to follow her dreams. "New Horizon" is my favorite track. Strong and hopeful, there is the feeling of elation that comes with a new beginning and a fresh start. I also really like "Rain Song," a lively but gentle appreciation for the beauty and melody raindrops create.
"A Woman's Journey" is a very promising debut!"
Everyone in our family love Yiling's music!
Maria Aday | Bellevue, WA, USA | 05/26/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Everyone in our family love Yiling's music. I listen to this CD in my car, on the way to work, on going home. The soothing music make the worse traffic seem tolerable.
Our son Andrew listens to her music going to sleep every night. He said it makes him have good dreams.
Thanks for making such beautiful music for all of us.
Mike, Maria and Andrew"
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1