The Magic Mirror, by Dr. Ryan T. Somerville

The Magic Mirror

by Dr. Ryan T. Somerville

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1.	A Dream Within A Dream 02:36	info	buy track
2.	Echoes In The Dark 02:21		buy track
3.	The Kaleidoscope 02:21	info	buy track
4.	Entranced 01:39	info	buy track

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The Magic Mirror is based upon a mixture of short stories found in Pu Songling’s Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio of which I have then placed in our contemporary world. The title itself refers to one of Songling’s tales and is also serves as a metaphor to our endless gaze into handheld digital screens. The story focuses on a young man whom, not being able to cope with his reality, retreats to the digital world and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, finding friendship and love along the way. The Magic Mirror story examines the concept of love, physical isolation and loneliness in a hyper-connected digital world.

A new augmented reality ballet composed by Ryan Somerville, The Magic Mirror takes the viewer on a new musical adventure.

Expanding the experience of acoustic concert music by using digital instruments, Dr. Somerville redefines the possibilities of the orchestra.

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released May 15, 2018

Composed, produced by Ryan Somerville

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Dr. Ryan T. Somerville Taipei, Taiwan

Itinerant American-born composer Dr. Ryan Somerville creates music compositions that engage with visual elements to redefine the experience of music; collaborating with animators, photographers, street artists, and fashion designers to create new works that broaden the ways in which we experience music. ... more

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