Kalepsis t1_j7wjz5g wrote
Ray, your performances in Arcane were absolutely splendid. I'm not ashamed to say that your song with Sting, What Could Have Been, made me tear up.
When you compose and perform a piece, is there some method you use to ensure you invoke a particular emotional response from the audience?
raychenviolin OP t1_j82k4fc wrote
Just finished a concert now so this is fresh on my mind. I recall at one point as a student, I went through a lengthy process where I examined as many human emotions I could think of (eg. delightful, exuberant, nonchalance, outside-sorrow, inner-sorrow, the list goes on forever) and tried to figure out what it would sound like coming from an instrument.
Having these different emotions are like colors on a palette. You can paint the most vivid and intense visuals through music that impact directly to the listener’s heart.
jmax565 t1_j82wq1f wrote
I saw you at that very concert! Fantastic job! The Mendelssohn sounded really great (despite the minor technical difficulties at the end, which were handled very well!). Your passion and joy while performing are clear to see. And a very nice gesture giving that girl the flowers.
(endearing to know that big orchestral celebs hop on Reddit after their concerts - very relatable, lol)
sweetsoda13 t1_j853s94 wrote
Wow it is a easy thing to do, cuz I think most (or quite a lot of) people need a theorist to release their emotions. So to be able to feel those emotions and examine it, it says a lot about…your sign♓️I mean your gift😆
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