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"Flight" theme arrangement by Nicholas Ni

I made a brief piano arrangement of the “Flight” theme from Man of Steel by Hans Zimmer. The original scene with “Flight” soundtrack shows Superman flying across several mountains in the Arctic with very intense visuals like collisions and rocks being sent flying off mountains paired with loud sound effects

Morning Notes from Arts Week

During Arts Week at school, the mornings begin with music. As students enter the campus, the air is filled with melodies performed by classmates who bring their instruments to life. Today, I was thrilled to be chosen by my music teacher to play alongside another Grade 10 student. He performed

A Lifetime Love-Study

“A Lifetime Love” is beloved because of its natural melody, warm harmonies, steady rhythm, and Lu Guanting’s emotionally resonant singing. Together, these elements create a song that is both memorable and deeply moving, perfectly matching the film’s romantic and bittersweet themes. 1. Melody * The melody is smooth and

A change is gonna come research

Background "A change is gonna come" is a social-political song made by American singer Sam Cooke, released in December 22, 1964. The song is created to express how is experiencing struggles just like the rest of the African Americans. Struggles mentioned includes feeling unsure because the future kept

SAP’s 50th anniversary celebration by Nicholas Ni

I composed this piece when I was ten years old for SAP’s 50th anniversary celebration. I wanted to convey the image of a company that has thrived for fifty years, like a mighty river surging forward—weathering storms, merging with new streams and tributaries, yet always moving ahead, full

The Poetry of Light by Nicholas Ni

One afternoon, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, playing the piano, when I noticed some light and shadows on the ceiling. Sunlight filtered through the folds of the curtains and fell gently across the room. I began to play slowly, and the rise and fall of the

Never Stop by Nicholas Ni

This piece, titled “Never Stop,” was composed at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when I was nine years old, living in Beijing. At that time, the streets were empty, without a single person or vehicle, and everywhere felt lifeless. People could see no hope and didn’t know

Snowy Night by Nicholas Ni

“Snowy Night” is a piece I composed shortly before my ninth birthday. Through music, I wanted to tell a story: on a medieval night, heavy snow falls outside as a late traveler returns home. Sitting by the hearth with his family, he shares a cup of hot tea while gazing

The Light of Light by Nicholas Ni

“The Light of Light” depicts the early morning, when the faint dawn light falls on the leaves, and gradually the sunshine spreads across the streets as people begin their busy day. A young boy shoulders his backpack and walks into the world. I composed this piece when I was eight

Chopin Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2

Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, is one of his most celebrated works, often admired for its lyrical, bel canto-inspired melody. Written in a ternary form with ornamented variations, the piece opens with a simple, song-like theme supported by flowing triplet accompaniment in the left hand.

BIFSC AWARDS 2025-by Nicholas Ni

My piece for the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition 2025 using Musescore 3, which is scoring for a 5 minute, science fiction based animated film clip called “The Rise And Fall Of Globosome.” The animated film clip given tells a story about how orb-like creatures start their civilization and how

Debut performance at the Esplanade

July 2, 2024 – Debut performance at the Esplanade, invited by the Composers Society of Singapore, performing a piano solo of a renowned Chinese folk song arranged by a Singaporean composer. The Singaporean composer’s arrangement of the Chinese folk song Lan Huahua demonstrates a sensitive balance between tradition and innovation.

Timeless Adventure in Sound: Lennie Moore’s Masterful Theme for Outcast

When it comes to memorable video game music, few pieces capture the soul of an entire world like Lennie Moore’s theme for Outcast (1999). Blending sweeping orchestration with emotional depth, Moore composed a soundtrack that still resonates with players decades later. In a time when many game scores relied

🐾 Protecting Singapore’s Community Cats

Singapore’s community cats are gentle, resilient, and often overlooked members of our neighborhoods. From void decks to back alleys, they quietly roam our streets, seeking shelter, food, and a little kindness. These cats are not strays, they are part of our shared environment, coexisting with us in urban corners.