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Hero
No full textThe project is a complete music rescore and sound redesign of a short animated film Hero originally by Blender Studio. Following along with the title and the story of the film, I composed an epic, heroic theme for the heroes, and orchestrated the piece with heavy usage of brass and ostinato based strings, taking the advantage of the Air Studios. Throughout the entire piece, the hero theme or small motifs of the theme were used to imply the storyline. While for the sound redesign, I made use of the knowledge and experiences gained from the video game course and tried to create a soundspace as realistic as possible. This project demonstrates what I have learned through this whole academic year at the SFTV program of Berklee Valencia. Personally, I think this project is a good conclusion of my study at the program. With the top tier studio players, this project is so far the best I can do. However, there are still spaces of improvements in various aspects.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-scoring/1325/thumbnail.jp
Drifting Boy
No full text“Adrifting Boy” is a concept EP that explores the emotional turbulence of a young man navigating love, loss, and identity across cultures. Combining Chinese and English lyrics, the songs blend R&B textures with ambient and electronic influences, creating a floating, melancholic atmosphere. The project documents my personal journey as an international student and male artist in New York, using whispered vocals, delicate harmony, and layered production to reflect inner conflict and moments of quiet vulnerability. Each track is built around a core emotion and a visual scene, forming a cohesive narrative about distance—emotional and physical—and the search for belonging.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1130/thumbnail.jp
ADMISSION: a sitcom scandal musical
No full textInspired by the 2019 College Admission Scandal, ADMISSION follows Gabi, a washed-up sitcom star who will stop at nothing to reclaim her fame. Gabi learns that if she can get her daughter Mia into the top high school for celebrity kids, nepo babies and narcissists, she can use that clout to get herself back in the starring role of her sitcom ¡Life is a Fiesta! In fact, she will lie, cheat, bribe, and maybe even murder, to see that she gets in. How many crimes are worth the price of admission?https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1191/thumbnail.jp
ZDA (1)
No full textZDA (1) is a five track EP created by a 22-year old artist Jure Kekec, based on his experiences of living the US now for the first year. The Project is full of social commentary and yearning for love, told from a unique Slovenian perspective. Sonically, it is heavily inspired by the guitar driven alt-rock from the late 90s, with an original contemporary twist. Troughout this project he has learned a lot about professionalism, consistency, and perfecting his craft. Working on a project for a year came with it’s own challenges and sacrifices, especially in love and with family. The project is set to release mid August 2025, and will be supported by marketing campaigns, first in Slovenia and later in the United States.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1144/thumbnail.jp
Angel\u27s Playhouse
No full textAngel’s Playhouse is an original musical that celebrates the heart, humor, and healing power of community theatre. The theatre is on the brink of collapse as we follow Lauren, a determined artistic director, and Jayden, a musical theatre writer, as they attempt to stage his deeply personal new musical with the help of Ms. Bea, a former Broadway diva with secrets of her own. As artistic and personal tensions rise, the characters must confront shame, legacy, and the bravery required to share your voice. Developed through the Berklee NYC Master’s program with ongoing dramaturgical feedback, Angel’s Playhouse explores queer identity, intergenerational mentorship, and the transformative power of making art in the face of adversity.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1187/thumbnail.jp
Messages over the Sea
No full text“Messages over the Sea” means some messages are sending from somewhere far away, regardless of the distance. The author wants to send the messages to the one he loves. No matter whether the message can reach to the dedicated people, the author will keep doing everything he can. The author wanted to narrate the stories deep inside his heart: No matter how far she is; the author will always stay with her. This EP has 5 songs, consisted of different styles of drums, and drew some RNB and Funk inspiration.The EP “Messages over the Sea” represents the new techniques and skills that Yancheng Chen learned at Berklee NYC. This new EP is self-produced by Yancheng Chen, written by Yancheng Chen and his friends, also mixed by Yancheng Chen. The EP explored the world inside his heart, it describes the messages that he wants to send to someone over the sea.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1118/thumbnail.jp
CRISTAL, the production of an EP
No full textThis project focuses on the production and release of an experimental hyperpop EP titled CRISTAL.The EP features original music composed and produced solely by the author, where the aim was to develop a sound that feels smooth, balanced, and consistent from beginning to end, so that all the songs fit together naturally and form a unified whole, while also bringing in inspiration from Argentinean culture through the use of specific sounds and instruments. Key challenges included achieving a balanced vocal mix that holds space within dense, textured arrangements, and crafting a compelling narrative through minimal yet evocative lyrics. To address these challenges, it was very helpful for the author to create demo versions of each track early in the process. This allowed her to explore the structure and overall sound before recording vocals, enabling more informed decisions about how the vocal elements would fit within the production. This paper was written with the assistance from generative artificial intelligence. Additional information in Appendix II.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1424/thumbnail.jp
Breathe: An Energy Healing Soundscape Performance and EP Combining Electronic Dance Music with Healing Frequencies and Ambient Sound
No full textThis project explores the integration of sound healing practices with electronic dance music through the creation and performance of a seven-track EP, Breathe. Drawing from ancient Vedic and Tantric traditions, the EP is designed to sonically activate and support the body\u27s chakra system using specific tuning systems, analog synthesis, and intentional sound design. The work combines historical research—such as the use of Tibetan singing bowls—with modern production tools, including binaural audio and modular synthesis, to create a hybrid listening experience that is both therapeutic and immersive. Through this process, the author examines the physical and emotional impact of sound frequencies, the evolution of meditation into movement-based healing, and the potential for live performance to serve as an accessible alternative to traditional sound healing sessions. The final deliverables include the mixed EP, live performance videos, and technical documentation. The project not only showcases creative and technical growth, but also reflects the artist’s personal healing journey.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1409/thumbnail.jp
VISION: Songs for a Eurovision dream
No full text« Vision » is a multi-artistic project encompassing the production, studio recording, filming, and branding of a 5-song EP for the Belgian indie pop-rock band ShiroKuro. Born from the author\u27s dream to represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest as an independent artist, the EP is made to be sent to the Eurovision delegation in Belgium, under the management of the Belgian TV channel RTBF, for the band to apply to the 2026 edition of the contest.Throughout this paper, the author shows how to use diverse artistic content, such as professionally recorded songs and excerpts from TV shows, as well as innovative musical ideas and influences from all over Europe and beyond, to create the most Eurovision-friendly EP possible, while keeping the band’s main aesthetic. This paper also demonstrates the author’s ability to overcome the borders between multiple forms of art and culture, thanks notably to their propensity to highlight the common elements between artistic domains.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1421/thumbnail.jp
DAWN-AFourSongsEPOnMentalHealth
No full textPeople nowadays started to pay more attention to mental health issues, yet how mental health is still not something that is commonly brought up in public vision. Even more, it is still a challenge for caregivers to understand how it feels when people with mental health struggle facing the issue. This EP is called DAWN and it is about mental health struggles. This Culminating Experience project aims to help caregivers and others build awareness about mental health issues so they can understand how their loved ones feel when walking through this tough journey with them. The EP contains four songs and one music video, so people can understand the scene not only through music but also video.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1431/thumbnail.jp