Somewhere between feeling and knowing, as well as the harsh realization of what a past relationship truly was, lies ILLUSION, the latest track from Vivian Ning Wei.
Vivian Ning Wei – ILLUSION
Vivian Ning Wei is an independent vocalist from Guangzhou, China, whose versatility allows her to move between low intimate registers, high ethereal vocals, and moments of dramatic release. An artist who thrives on contrast, Vivian Ning Wei can transition from introspective storytelling to powerful crescendos effortlessly.
As some of her highlights so far, Vivian Ning Wei has amassed an audience of more than 117,000 followers and generated over 50 million cumulative views on Douyin/TikTok China. Additionally, she has performance credits in Amanda’s Optical Show, an official character song for NetEase Games’ Identity V.
Marking the beginning of a new original chapter in her career, Vivian Ning Wei is releasing ILLUSION, a track that, aside from its appealing qualities, also stands out for being a collaboration with renowned Taipei-based producer Kiki Liu, a former student of Berklee College of Music with a Master of Music in Music Production, Technology & Innovation.
Regarding its theme, ILLUSION tells the story of a relationship that has already ended, when clarity begins to change your perception of who that other person was, making you realize that, despite all the good memories, they were not who you thought they were. Overall, the song comes to fruition through this aching contrast between reality and memory.
Embellished by soothing arrangements, the track begins solemnly with Vivian’s delicate vocals and Kiki’s undeniable production expertise, giving it a dreamy vibe and enveloping the listener in this calm piece, only to erupt into a synth-driven canopy of sound during the deeply emotional chorus. Once again, this proves that the aforementioned contrast is one of the trademarks of this skilled performer.
“ILLUSION is an emotionally charged track filled with depth, a clear example of what happens when top-notch production meets an equally riveting performance.”
Luckily, this is only the beginning of something much bigger. ILLUSION serves as the first single from a future collaborative EP currently in development, which will explore different stages of attachment, disillusionment, acceptance, and release. With this project still taking shape, keep an eye on their socials for future updates and further details.
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Words Javier Rodriguez
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