Those that know me know i like good music and can't stand bad music (which comprises about a good 85% of the industry today). In my opinion Zack Hemsey makes good music. While there are times he seems compelled to mix rap into his epic orchestral pieces, while a serious misguided attempt, I have learned to admire the attempt. That's originally what this song was, one of his misguided attempts though this is a slightly different version than what was on Zack's first recond Empty Room released in 2010. That version was without a lot that's in this re-imagined piece. Zack has done it again, crafted a beautiful piece of music that I can only guess was inspired by the struggles of those in Japan after the combination earthquake/tsunami.
Starting out with a simple keyboard overlay, they run headlong into the "taiko" or the Japanese drums producing that sound I love. Those two sounds form the foundation for the rest of the song, tempo, melody, and beat. Zack then brings in the first flourish only to them drop it away and bring in the melancholy solo cello which represents the despair of the island. The third movement is all about the first steps to a new beginning Japan took to get back on her feet. Changeling (New Beginnings) is a beautiful piece of music, powerful, emotional, and poignant all at the same time.
I really admire Zack's ability to create good music and if you give this a real listening to, maybe you will as well.
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