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Cassandra Liu Bridges Cultures with 'Set You Free' - A Fusion of East and West in Moody Pop
- Tamara Jenna
- Mar 18, 2024
- 2 min read
Chicago's own solo artist debuts with a single that melds traditional Asian instruments with modern pop, creating a melancholic soundscape.
In the heart of Chicago, Cassandra Liu releases her original single, "Set You Free". Now, this is a piece that skillfully combines traditional Asian instruments with the contemporary rhythm of pop music. Although to an untrained ear, you can't immediately pinpoint Asian influence within the piece, the result will lead listeners on a journey to what the artist describes as a melancholic "Chinese water town". Sounds cool right? Liu is a solo artist, who draws inspiration from Halsey, Lana Del Ray, and Lexie Liu, to take her audience along with her on her mission to blend the musical traditions of her Chinese heritage with the global appeal of modern pop. "Set You Free" is both angelic and haunting. The beauty lies in the trap percussion, the high octave vocal and vocal layers. It mixes the realm of Dark Pop with trap R&B to hit listeners with a sense of depth and authenticity. You can hear the Halsey influence clearly and I'm so here for this sound!
Launching her debut in January 2024, Cassandra Liu has taken the bold step of independently handling the entirety of her song's production. From the initial writing and recording to the final mix and mastering, done remotely with engineers, Cassandra's "Set You Free" is a testament to her dedication and talent.
"Set You Free" emerged from Cassandra's desire to create a song that resonates with the universal theme of love and letting go but also to showcases the elegance of Eastern traditional instruments intertwined with modern pop beats. This song serves as a bridge between two worlds, proving that music can transcend cultural and temporal boundaries.
The inspiration behind "Set You Free" is a personal revelation Cassandra had about love — that true love sometimes means letting someone go. By translating traditional Chinese poetry into English and blending it with the sounds of ancient Asian instruments and contemporary pop, Cassandra has crafted a unique sonic experience that encapsulates the fusion of the old and the new, the East and the West.
Accompanying the release of "Set You Free" is a music video shot in the picturesque city of Chengdu, China. The video serves as a visual embodiment of the song's essence, perfectly capturing the vibe Cassandra envisioned. It is an invitation to immerse oneself in a world where music and visuals coalesce to tell a story of love, freedom, and cultural harmony.
Cassandra Liu: "I aim to make music that transports listeners into a cinematic world filled with imagination every time they press play."
Genre: Alternative Pop, Art Pop, Pop, Contemporary Pop, Alternative, Indie R&B, Chillout, Cinematic
Mood: Melancholic, Cinematic, Cultural Fusion, Nostalgic, Emotional, Reflective, Serene
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