Singles

(in alphabetical order of titles)

Floating in the Moonlight
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Without lyrics, "Floating in the Moonlight" is a blend of classical, Broadway, and contemporary styles aimed to create feelings of romance and restrained passion. If you have a partner to love--I wish you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of moonlight together. If you don't--I wish you find the love you seek.

Glistening Lake (out on 12/11/20)
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"Delicate, twinkling, new-age piano sounds flow from the fingers of Ann Arbor's Emilie Lin on this new single."
- Christopher Porter, Arts Editor of Ann Arbor District Library

"Glistening Lake" is the liveliest music that I composed in 2020. The constant motion in this piece is meant to mimic the sun glitter on the water. Of course, you can interpret it whatever way you like!

After I composed "Glistening Lake", it dawned on me that from 01:38-2:05, the music sounds like another composer's work! Can you guess who it is and what piece influenced my writing subconsciously?

I composed this piece not because I was happy at the time. I had to discipline my mind, used my imaginations and draw upon my happy memories to compose something upbeat. And you know what? As I was recording this piece, I felt quite joyful.

It's an example that sometimes, it takes effort to feel happy.

May "Glistening Lake" bring you joy. May you succeed in directing your mind to gracefully meet challenges in life.

Hardship
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Emilie hopes this piece can encourage people to give themselves some time and space to befriend their vulnerabilities in order to transcend themselves. She wrote this music with a deep sense of sorrow after she witnessed how her mother endured the difficult task of caring for Emilie's father in spite of her own poor health. Emilie also hopes the music video for Hardship serves as a good reminder for all of us (herself included) that we are all human beings who have experienced hardship, and some people have heavier burden than others.

May the Wind Carry You Afloat
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A simple piano piece in the style of a song without words to express my hope and best wishes to everyone during this global troubling time. May its simplicity bring you peace and calmness. Save it to your library or playlist if it speaks to you.

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