Red Lanterns, by Ralston van der Schyff

Red Lanterns

by Ralston van der Schyff

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1.	Red Lanterns 04:01	info	buy track
2.	Water City 05:33	info	buy track
3.	Audrey's Waltz (Waltz For My Mother) 05:29	info	buy track

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"Red Lanterns" is a song about the mystical nightlife in Shanghai, China. Red lanterns are commonly found displayed outside restaurants and other unique establishments. One truly feels mystified when seeing these lanterns up close.

The composition "Water City" is about the numerous water townships spread throughout China. These townships or "water cities" as commonly referred to, are surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers. Many stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the township. On my visit to one of the most famous water cities, Zhouzhuang, called the "Venice of the East", it is here where I got the inspiration to compose this song.

"Audrey's Waltz" is a composition dedicated to my mother. The range of the melody expresses the vastness in her kindness in everything that she does.

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released February 5, 2012

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Ralston van der Schyff Cape Town, South Africa

South African-born pianist, Ralston van der Schyff singularly composes, records and produces his own music in various genres including jazz, classical, pop, contemporary, gospel and of course, South African musical infusions.

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Apr 26

The Harrods Tea Room

Shanghai, China
Apr 27

The Harrods Tea Room

Shanghai, China
Apr 28

The Harrods Tea Room

Shanghai, China
Apr 29

The Harrods Tea Room

Shanghai, China

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