Chinese Experimental

Chinese experimental music is an eclectic and avant-garde genre that traverses a vast sonic landscape, marrying traditional Chinese musical elements with contemporary electronic, ambient, and noise influences. Artists within this realm often push the envelope, using innovative methods and technologies to create intricate soundscapes that can range from harmoniously meditative to jarringly discordant. Incorporating the rich cultural heritage of China—from the pentatonic scales and timbres of ancient instruments to the incorporation of regional dialects and folk motifs—these musicians blend the old with the new, crafting a unique auditory experience that defies conventional musical boundaries. The genre frequently serves as a platform for conceptual exploration, channeling the artists' views on society, nature, and the interplay between human emotion and the digital world, thus offering listeners an immersive journey through sound.

Monteverdi: Madrigals, Book 9: Si dolce è il tormento (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)

Claudio Monteverdi•

Wu Wei

Single - Released October 24, 2025