Cultural Exhibition - Performing-Arts Series

Sam-seng-hiàn-gē presents a novel genre of music unique to Taiwan. The embraces the essence of local traditions, blending electronic music with elements of Taiwanese temple music, thus seamlessly crossing cultural boundaries. The exceptional band that was established by renowned music producer Blaire Ko. It also features two prominent figures in the electronic music scene, Sonic Deadhorse and fish.the, along with the talented young visual artist Children Chiu. Sam-seng-hiàn-gē channels the spirit of diverse expression and reverence for heaven and earth by embodying the essence of the three types of sacrifices: sea, land, and air. The band reflects on how to bridge the aesthetics passed down by their predecessors with contemporary expressions, encouraging more individuals to rediscover and embrace their cultural heritage. Through collaborations across different disciplines, they further offer fresh inspiration and new possibilities. Their aspiration is to serve as a conduit, linking digital sound with traditional culture, catering to music creators across all generations.

3 People Music has three young musicians as members, Kuo Jing-mu (zheng), PAN I-Tung (ruan), and JEN Chung (xiao). This is a rare creative chamber orchestra from Taiwan that innovates contemporary music while drawing from classical music as its foundation. In 2016, they were chosen for the Master Disciple and Partner Program at the National Center for Traditional Arts. In the same year, their self-titled album 3 People Music was released and received a nomination at the 28th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music. The second album, Change, released in 2021, won the Best Crossover Music Album Award at the 33rd Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music. Moreover, it earned nominations for the Best Composition and Best Recording awards. In 2023, the digital album Catalysis: Fusion of Senses was released, earning a nomination for the Best Crossover Music Album Award at the 34th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music. It also secured a Bronze Award at the 2022 Global Music Awards. The trio is dedicated to traditional re-creation, cross-border collaboration, and contemporary music, actively participating in various forms of performances. They have already performed in China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Germany, France, and several other countries. Inviting musicians to perform together and commissioning composers to compose tailored music has also been a part of their approach, resulting in a more diverse and exciting soundscape.

A Root is an orchestra that blends traditional Chinese instruments like sheng, yueqin, liuqin, and zhongruan with modern elements such as piano, cello, bass, percussion, and vocals. Drawing inspiration from Taiwanese culture they engage in a process of deconstruction and reconstruction weaving stories that wander among opera songs, jazz vocabulary, and electronic sounds. Their integration of Taiwan's diverse languages, contemporary folk customs, and Taiwanese flavors transforms their music into an island celebration with multidimensional fun.

Established in 2017, the Go Go Machine Orchestra hails from Taiwan. Based in Kaohsiung, the ensemble crafts music using a diverse array of instruments, including piano, percussion, guitar, electronic noise, and synthesizers. The members of the orchestra are accomplished music and sound artists. The music style orbits around minimalism, intricately weaving together the arrangement, deconstruction, and reconstruction of diverse musical elements.

Presently, the ensemble has as members Kuan-Yin Chen on guitar, Ni-Li Tang on piano, Pin-Hsin Wang handling the synthesizer, and Ting-Chun Yeh on percussion. In 2019, they released their debut album Time, earning nominations at the 9th Golden Indie Music Awards for Best Live Performance, and at the 10th Golden Indie Music Awards for Best Crossover Music Album and Best Live Performance. That same year, they received an invitation to perform at the Asia Rolling Music Festival. Throughout their performances, they showcased a seamless fusion of image synthesis and minimalist rock music, epitomizing synergy. That year, their talents were sought after internationally, with invitations to perform in France, the Netherlands, and Poland. They made history as the first Taiwanese band to grace the stage at Les Trans Musicales de Rennes in France and secured another milestone as the premier Taiwanese band to be invited to record a live session for KEXP, a renowned American radio station. In both July 2020 and January 2021, they received invitations from the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts to present Shift in Space as part of the museum's REOPEN series of activities. They participated in an online concert as part of the Primavera Pro music festival in Barcelona, Spain, in June 2021. In February 2022, they orchestrated the immersive live performance Illusion Fantasy featuring holographic projections. In October of the same year, they took part in the Baybeats music festival in Singapore. In May 2023, they received another invitation to the Wales Focus music festival in the UK, where their performance was warmly embraced.

As the repetitive machinery hums and noise builds, a formidable wall of sound emerges. The electric guitar soars with high-pitched whines, while the xylophone delicately interweaves, rearranging and harmonizing the array of musical elements. Fragmented and reconstructed, minimalist melodies intertwine with digital compositions, slow rhythms, percussive beats, and electronic textures, forming a multifaceted tapestry of sound. It strikes the listener's senses like the stark contrast of a typical noodle shop tucked away in a roadside alley. In an era that champions interdisciplinary endeavors, the group actively seek collaborations with artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. It enables the audience to delve deeper into the poetry, accessing the soul through both visual and auditory pathways.