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Li Zheyi
PRESENTER
Li Zheyi
Best Composer at the 23rd Golden Melody Awards
A native of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, he has composed approximately 1,500 works and created nearly 4,500 arrangements since beginning his career in music. His credits include more than a hundred productions in musical theater, dance theater, stage plays, interdisciplinary theater, children’s theater, film and television advertising music, and music theater. Since embarking on his professional performing career, he has appeared in over 2,000 performances. He has composed, arranged, and written scores for hundreds of professional performing groups in Taiwan and abroad, and has performed at dozens of international arts festivals. He has produced approximately 65 albums. His works have been nominated for the Golden Melody Awards 17 times; he won Best Composer at the 23rd Golden Melody Awards. In 2015, he received the Best Dance Music of the Year award at the Hong Kong Dance Awards. He has twice won Best Classical Music Album at the “Top Ten Audiophile Albums of China” awards, and was nominated for Best Classical Music Performance Album at the 2010 “Chinese Golden Melody Awards.”
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Q & A
Q: How do you start your day?
A: The day begins with music and ends with music—that’s the life of most musicians. During breaks, I relax with a cup of coffee.
Q: Where do you usually hang out?
A: The studio, and every corner of Taiwan—you might see me out and about, so don’t be too surprised.
Q: The restaurant you go to most often?
A: I love trying new things, so I don't go to the same restaurant twice. If you have any great hidden gems, let me know!! Don't keep them to yourselves~~~~
Q: What do you do for fun after work?
A: Of course, cuddling and playing with my daughter. I try to spend time with her whenever I’m not working—that’s my greatest source of enjoyment (satisfied).
Q: It’s quite difficult to get to meet you, Teacher Zheyi.
A: Not at all, as soon as you get up there.YouTubeJust search for me and you’ll find me, haha (laughs).
Q: What would you recommend foreign travelers try eating or visiting when they come to Taiwan?
A: Ningxia Night Market. My go-to foodie itinerary whenever I visit: appetizer—taro cakes with salted egg yolk; main course—red-braised pork curry rice with egg-drop pickled melon pork soup; dessert—Xiangji mochi shaved ice, followed by a freshly made fruit juice. Perfect!
Night markets are very convenient—you can get your main meal, dessert, and drinks all in one place, while also experiencing Taiwan’s everyday street food.
Q: What ideas have you had about arranging lately?
A: Let me first briefly explain that arranging and composing are not quite the same thing, although people often get them confused. Arranging means taking someone else’s material and adding your own ideas to create the music you want. Composing means creating all the material yourself, from nothing. Technically and professionally, the two are about the same. The Bay Sound Orchestra mostly focuses on arranging because we have been trying to discover what these pieces of music mean in the memories of Taiwanese people. If Bay Sound performs new music, people won’t be familiar with it, so they won’t be able to form a connection or associate it with Taiwan. That’s why, in its arrangements, Bay Sound hopes to find more music that people identify with and present it in different styles, so that it can appeal to a broader range of ages. We first want people to enjoy it; only then will it continue to be passed down.
Q: Is there a phrase that has had the greatest impact on you?
A: Teacher Lee Kuo-hsiu once said, “A person only needs to do one thing well in their lifetime to be successful.” I’m someone who enjoys doing all kinds of different things. Over the past few decades, I’ve realized that I don’t seem to have the same energy I did when I was younger, and I also have less time. So I’ve gradually narrowed the scope of my work and focused on doing one thing well. Those words have truly changed me a lot.
Q: What do you find most interesting or appealing about Taiwan?
A: What attracts me most is temple culture. Taiwanese people have a very endearing and devoted attitude toward their beliefs. I recommend that everyone visit some temples, especially since Taiwan has temples of all sizes, each with its own distinctive features. Temples in every place can embody the spirit of the local culture.
Q: What do you look forward to most when staying at a hotel?
A: I look forward to the planning and design of a space. When we leave home, whether for work or leisure, I think a sense of freshness is important. Beyond broadening our horizons, what’s even better about some hotels is that they let you experience a different world—from the way the staff welcome you to the overall atmosphere they create. This can inspire new ideas and creativity during time away from work or leisure, and I think that’s very important too.
Q: What is your impression of the hotels under Taipei Hotel?
A: I’ve found that each one has its own distinctive character, with creativity evident everywhere—in every floor, every room, every corner. You can tell that the hotel is run with great care and a lot of thought, and those ideas aren’t conventional or stale. It’s always looking for the latest and most unique ways to present things to you, so a stay here offers a very different experience.
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