Riuchi – warrior and alchemist all at once – comes from the imagination of the performer’s Asian identity. Rooted in traditional Japanese rituals, arts and techniques, Riuchi bridges the gap between ancient and futuristic – mashing up the aesthetic of Japanese animation and the realm of classic Asian movies. From this combination emerges an emotional landscape in an imaginary world nourished by both old traditional tales and futuristic science fiction.

With this piece i got to explore the combination of traditional Asian instruments such as Guzheng, Chinese Bamboo Flute and Taiko drums, and combine them with modern musical elements such as synthesiser, laptop, and piano.