Friendship & Destinies
The story of how this project came to be
by Pi-Chin Chien
交情與天意｜故事緣起
簡 碧 青
For my husband Fabian and me one of the most fascinating aspects of Taiwan is its ancient primeval forests—the towering cypress trees that have stood for centuries, rooted deep in the island’s soil. In many ways, Taiwan’s rich heritage of folk songs feels to us like these forests: deeply rooted, endlessly branching out, and offering a timeless sense of continuity. That’s why we chose to name this album Ever Forest—a tribute to the enduring vitality and depth of Taiwan’s musical traditions.
那一片看盡歲月的原始森林、那一株株昂首入雲的古柏，數百來年深根入土、守護島嶼—對我丈夫法比安與我而言，這是臺灣最令人嚮往的風貌之一。臺灣豐富的民謠文化如同這些森林一般：厚植鄉土、枝繁葉茂，傳遞跨越時代的生命力。因此這張專輯我們以《慕青》為名，向臺灣歷久彌新的音樂傳承致意。
2015 was a very special year for us: our Sony-album Taiwan Rhapsody (臺灣狂想曲) came to life. Included on the album released by Sony were the two cello concerto-like works "Taiwan Rhapsody No. 1–3" and "Six Taiwanese Songs", written for me by my husband, Swiss composer Fabian Müller. In both pieces, he wove Taiwanese folk songs together with his own music into a rhapsodic form for cello and symphonic orchestra, using this music to express his love for Taiwan, which over the years became like a second home to him.
2015年我倆如願以償，攜手Sony催生了《臺灣狂想曲》專輯的發行，以此深切的表達對家鄉的愛意。專輯中收錄了兩首由我瑞士作曲家丈夫Fabian Müller創作的大提琴協奏曲：《臺灣狂想曲1-3號》以及《臺灣民謠組曲》。這不僅是為我而生的全新創作，他更將臺灣民謠融入自己的音樂，交織出大提琴與交響樂的狂想曲。這一張作品貼切的傳達了他多年來的心聲，因為臺灣已經是他第二個家。
It was a project very close to our hearts—a work that still resonates with us in many different ways. Its premiere in Taiwan, with the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra NTSO under the baton of Wen-Pin Chien, marked the beginning of a wonderful journey, bringing this music to renowned concert halls around the world—from the Berliner Philharmonie and the Tonhalle Zürich to the National Concert Hall in Taipei.
時至今日《臺灣狂想曲》持續以各種方式與世人產生共鳴。它在臺灣啟程、由指揮家簡文彬與臺灣交響樂團連袂首演。之後在世界各地知名的音樂廳開枝散葉—從柏林愛樂音樂廳、蘇黎世音樂廳，再回到臺北國家音樂廳。
Yet what moves us most is the lasting impact that goes beyond the concerts: the many friendships, encounters, and stories that emerged through this album’s music. Over the years, the desire grew to continue these moments—to create a new album reflecting all these friendships and stories, and to give voice to our deep connection with Taiwan’s landscapes and people.
然而，音樂會總會結束。但不盡其數的交情、一幕幕不期而遇的故事，跨越了時空、長久以來共振著我倆內心的感動，自然而然地伴隨《臺灣狂想曲》的旋律湧現而出。多年來，我們有一個渴望：將每一個美好的時刻內化成創作的養份，萌發出一張全新的專輯—為珍愛的友情賦予聲音，輝映出一直牽繫著你我的人情風景。
When Taiwan Rhapsody was released, many immediately noticed that I shared the same surname as the conductor Wen-Pin Chien: “Are you related?” they often asked. We are not—but we were indeed schoolmates, just a few years apart. Back then, we didn’t actually know each other personally. It was purely intuitive when Fabian and I considered who we most wanted to realize the album with. Wen-Pin’s spontaneous agreement thrilled us and led to a wonderful yet intense time in London—recording with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Our intuition was spot-on; we clicked right from the start, hardly needing words during our work. Our mutual affinity for this music bound us together immediately. It was likely the first time a major Western orchestra had ever recorded melodies from Taiwan.
“你們是親戚關係嗎？”—《臺灣狂想曲》專輯發行時，人們注意到我和指揮家簡文彬相同姓氏，常常好奇問起。我與他並非親戚、但的確是幾屆之差的校友。只是年少時、我們彼此並不相識。當年我與Fabian考量專輯合作人選時，一種直覺把我們三人牽引在一起。文彬自發性的答應合作、讓我們興奮不已。一拍即合的默契、幾乎無需言語的溝通，對臺灣音樂的熱愛讓我們走在一起。這樣的心有靈犀，並促成了倫敦美好而緊湊的時光：與皇家愛樂樂團合作錄音，這可能是西方大型樂團第一次錄製臺灣的旋律。
This shared experience has connected us for many years. All the more reason for our excitement to continue this story with our new album, Ever Forest – Resonance of Taiwan.
這一段經驗共享之路、多年來讓我們並肩持續向前。更期待以新專輯《慕青》繼續講述彼此的起承轉合。
Teng Yu-Hsien is indispensable to Taiwan’s musical history. With his unforgettable melodies, he created treasures that have inspired countless musicians far beyond Taiwan’s borders. It’s always fascinating to see how much depth and power lie within these seemingly simple tunes—almost like seeds containing a perfect plant, ready to bloom repeatedly in fertile soil.
恰如一顆種子的生命歷程，從肥沃的土壤孕育出一株完美的植物，開花結果、循環四季—鄧雨賢是臺灣音樂史上不可或缺的人物。他以令人難忘的旋律創作出珍貴的作品，跨越國界、啟蒙了無數的音樂家。他的曲調看似簡單，卻蘊含了深厚的能量、令人著迷不已。
They found just such “fertile soil” in my husband, Fabian Müller. A composer deeply rooted in Western music and connected to Taiwan for decades, he loves these melodies wholeheartedly. Melodies like "Flowers in a Rainy Night" and "Longing for the Spring Breeze" already appeared in his rhapsodies. On this album, ”Sorrowful Moonlight⽉夜愁” is also featured in rhapsodic form.
鄧雨賢的旋律匯流到我丈夫Fabian Müller身上沖積出「異鄉的沃土」。作為一位紮根於西方音樂、與臺灣結緣數十年的作曲家，Fabian毫無保留地愛上這些民謠。舉如《雨夜花》、《望春風》等作品已在他先前的狂想曲微妙現身。在這張全新的專輯裡《月夜愁》也將以狂想曲的姿態重新綻放。
A memorable experience for us was the spectacular 2023 New Year’s concert with the OneSong Orchestra and its director Che-Yi Lee. I had the pleasure of performing ”Taiwan Rhapsody” in a packed National Concert Hall—and on that special occasion, Fabian was invited to contribute a new orchestral work. Che-Yi Lee is a visionary, and we admire his tireless passion for giving Taiwanese music a voice. United by their fascination and enthusiasm for world folk music, and knowing that Che-Yi is also a wonderful harpist, Fabian was inspired to include a dialogue between cello and harp toward the end of ”Melancholy Moonlit Night”.
2023年參與李哲藝總監帶領的灣聲樂團演出新年音樂會、對我倆來說是難忘的體驗。置身座無虛席的國家音樂廳，我有幸演奏了《臺灣狂想曲》。這一個饒富意義的時空背景裡，Fabian更被邀請發表一部新創的交響樂作品。哲藝是一位有遠見的音樂人，對於他為臺灣音樂的熱情發聲、我倆深感欽佩。在對世界民謠的熱情與付出之外，哲藝更是一位出色的豎琴演奏家，如此的因緣撥動了Fabian的創作思路，以大提琴和豎琴的對話為《憂愁⽉瞑》完美結尾，向不謀而合的創作心念致意。
Realizing this album has been a true joy and another expression of our friendship with the OneSong Orchestra. That is why we wanted to include two of Che-Yi Lee’s original works. His sensitive arrangement of the folk song "Flower of My Daughter" served as the encore at our New Year’s concert and captivated the audience. And his energetic composition "Flowing Clouds Over the Strings", composed for string orchestra and inspired by the rich tradition of Taiwanese opera, also comes to life on this album.
與灣聲樂團一起完成這張新專輯，不僅令人深感欣慰、更體現彼此深層的情誼。因此我倆特別選錄了李哲藝總監兩首細膩編制的原創作品：新年音樂會中廣獲好評的安可曲-鄧雨賢旋律《女兒花》以及靈感來自臺灣歌仔戲文化、專為絃樂團而生的《絃上流雲》，都將收錄在這張新專輯之中，釋放全新的生命力。
The music of “A Letter to A’ma“ is based on the Folk song “A Little Bird Chirping“ and Fabian’s score for the film “A Letter to A’ma“, a moving work by the taiwanese-French artist and director Hui-Ling Chen. She and we share a warm friendship. Not long after Taiwan Rhapsody was released, Hui-Ling reached out to my husband Fabian, deeply moved by his music, to request something in a similar style for her film A Letter to A’ma—and so began a wonderful, long-lasting collaboration.
《 給阿媽的一封信 》 是Fabian根據臺裔法國藝術家 、 導演陳慧齡感⼈的同名紀錄⽚電影之配樂、取材於 〈⼀隻⼩烏哮啾啾〉 改編⽽成。我們的夥伴關係和溫暖的友誼來自於《臺灣狂想曲》發行後不久，慧齡被Fabian的音樂深深打動、懇請她為電影量身創作配樂。在影音風格對焦過程中我們相知相惜，自此展開一段不解之緣。
”A Letter To Ama” is a magnificent and deeply moving film in which people recount their stories—or those of their ancestors—from vastly different perspectives, reflecting the impressive diversity of Taiwan. Created over many years, it became a precious cinematic document of the collective memory of Taiwan’s people, earning numerous international accolades. Fabian’s music garnered two awards for Best Film Score—a moment of profound joy and gratitude.
影片中的人們從截然不同的角度講述自己或祖先的故事，反映了臺灣多樣性的本質，成就了《給阿媽的一封信》的恢宏格局、深深的觸動人心。歷經多年的創作，讓這一部影視文獻成為臺灣人民的集體記憶，並榮獲多項國際殊榮。Fabian的音樂更因此獲得了兩項最佳電影配樂獎，令我們由衷感激。
”A Little Bird Chirping” is based on two melody-variants. One version is widely known in Taiwan, while the other was sung to Hui-Ling as a child by her family. Fabian wove both melodies together, enriching them with his own thematic material. Toward the end, a second theme from the film, inspired by the indigenous Bunun tribe’s chants, emerges—radiant and full of hope, before gently fading into a contemplative, tranquil close.
〈一隻小鳥哮啾啾〉取材自同一首歌詞的兩種旋律版本：一個是在臺灣廣為流傳的版本，而另一個則是慧玲小時候家人傳唱給她聽的。Fabian交織兩種旋律、並用自創的元素豐富整首樂曲。影片尾聲來自原住民布農族的吟唱、更啟發了創作的精神層次，浮現出電影的第二個主題─伴隨生命的希望與光芒，隨後逐漸沈澱、劃下深思與寧靜的句點。
We also share a special bond with Taiwan’s Paiwan tribe. Fabian and I have long been passionate about traditional music, especially from those countries with which we share a close relationship. Although we spend most of our time in Switzerland, Taiwan has long become Fabian’s second home. Early on, he began immersing himself in Taiwan’s musical heritage, finding particular inspiration in Paiwan songs.
臺灣排灣部落一直牽引著我們的情感連結。長期以來Fabian與我一直熱衷於傳統音樂領域，尤其是與我倆切身相關的鄉情。儘管我們多數時間在瑞士、但臺灣早已成為 Fabian 第二個家。早在多年以前，他就開始投入於臺灣世代相傳的音樂文化，並從排灣歌謠中汲取特別的靈感。
In 2016, we had the great joy of inviting the “Taiwu Children’s Ancient Ballads Troupe” and their leader, Camake Valaule, to Switzerland for a music festival. It was a true cultural exchange: the children’s choir spent a whole week with Swiss children, learning each other’s songs. Previously, we had visited their school in Pingtung, Taiwan, where the children sang for us, and together with Camake, we were even able to attend a traditional wedding.
回首2016年、我們十分榮幸地邀請了「泰武國小古謠傳唱團」和團長查馬克·法拉屋樂來瑞士參與音樂節。那是一次真切的文化交流：合唱團員與瑞士的孩子們共度一週的時間、互相學習彼此的歌曲。回溯在此前的緣份，我倆有幸參訪泰武位於臺灣屏東的學校，當時孩子們為我們而唱。甚至還在查馬克的陪同下、有幸見證了一場部落婚禮。
After the concerts in Switzerland, we traveled on to Austria and performed a joint concert, which included the song Uwanaiyui. All these cherished memories now come to life in this arrangement for cello and string orchestra. We also wish to honor a remarkable individual: Camake’s untimely passing was deeply saddening. His contribution to preserving these songs remains unforgettable and will live on in our memories and the music.
瑞士音樂節結束之後，我們又一同前往奧地利、舉辦了一場聯合音樂會，並演出了古謠《Uwanaiyui》。這些珍貴的回憶，如今在這首為大提琴與弦樂團所改編的作品中重現，成為譜寫生命的樂章。我們更以此致意傑出的查馬克：他的英年早逝令人深感悲痛。畢生為保存傳統古謠的貢獻永遠會被牢記，他將活在我們的音樂記憶裡。
For over a decade, my husband and I fostered a musical exchange between Switzerland and Taiwan called Swiss Music Night. We invited outstanding Swiss musicians to Taiwan to perform with Taiwanese musicians. In 2017, we welcomed three distinguished Swiss cellists, who gave chamber concerts, held master classes in collaboration with the Tainan University of Arts Orchestra, and performed concertante works accompanied by the university orchestra. The final concert took place in the National Concert Hall in Taipei.
外⼦與我⼗多年來致⼒推動「瑞⼠⾳樂之夜」，我們邀來瑞⼠優秀的⾳樂家與臺灣⾳樂家同台演出，藉此深化臺瑞之間的⾳樂交流。2017那⼀年、三位應邀⽽來的瑞⼠⼤提琴家，他們不僅舉辦了室內樂⾳樂會、與臺南藝術⼤學策辦⼤師班，更與⼤學管絃樂團合奏協奏曲。最終場在臺北國家⾳樂廳的演出、盛⼤圓滿兩地的交流。
On this special occasion. Fabian arranged the traditional Hakka song “On the Way to the Mountain” as an encore. It was a gift to our friend Gerald Tseng, who supported our project. Gerald was also part of the aforementioned visit to Camake’s children’s choir in Pingtung and our attendance at the traditional wedding-he generously drove us in his car. An act of kindness we will never forget.
這⼀場殿堂級的演出，FABIAN悉⼼安排了客家傳統歌謠《爬山-關西情歌》作為安可曲。這是送給⽀持我們計畫的友⼈曾正光的禮物。前⽂提到參訪泰武國⼩古謠傳唱團和參加傳統部落婚禮，奔馳與山林鄉野間的驅⾞接送，正光就是這⼀位慷慨的引路⼈，令我們銘記於⼼。
Three tea pieces occupy a special place on this album. In 2017, our friend and tea expert Menglin Chou - who runs an exquisite tea Shop in Zurich's old town, close to our home-approached Fabian to see if he could "translate" a few sophisticated teas into music. He gave it a try, resulting in the album Tea for Two Cellos, featuring ten "audible teas", arranged for two cellos so that my husband and I could perform them anytime. We've presented these tea pieces repeatedly in Taiwan and Switzerland, collaborating with Menglin for "tea concerts," where the teas are also tasted. For this album, Fabian was inspired to place three of these teas in a broader sonic context and re-scored them for cello and string orchestra. Chinese and Taiwanese musical influences can clearly be heard in these three tea pieces. Yet all the melodies are Fabian's own compositions and are not based on pre-existing tunes.
這⼀張專輯特別收錄了三⾸“以茶入樂”的作品。我倆的茶藝家好友周孟霖在離我家很近的蘇黎⼠⽼城區經營⼀家精緻的茶館，2017年她試問FABIAN能否將幾款細膩講究的茶“轉譯”成⾳樂。FABIAN接受了這樣的創意挑戰，我們最終完成《TEA FOR TWO CELLOS茶之樂》專輯的製作，其中收錄了⼗⾸“可聽⾒的茶”。樂曲由兩把⼤提琴演奏，就像雙⼈的對飲與互動，讓我倆任何時刻都能合奏。我們曾多次在臺灣和瑞⼠演出《茶之樂》，並進⼀步與孟霖合作策辦“茶韻⾳樂會”，讓與會者同時能品茗聆⾳。FABIAN深受這張專輯的啟發，決定賦予其中三款茶更遼闊的聲⾳場域，為其重新創作為⼤提琴與弦樂團的編制。儘管從這三⾸《茶之樂》中可以明顯的聆聽出中國與臺灣⾳樂的影響⼒，但所有旋律都是FABIAN原創，⽽非改編⾃既有的曲調。
Many are likely familiar with the amusing legend surrounding Oriental Beauty. Queen Victoria of England is said to have given it its name. A young tea farmer, who had picked his garden despite a heavy insect infestation, sold his harvest to a well-known English tea trader.
Intrigued by this seemingly hopeless tea, the trader presented it to Queen Victoria. The Queen saw how beautifully the leaves danced in the water and named it “Oriental Beauty.” When the young farmer told his village of his luck, they didn’t believe him and called him a show-off. Dubbing the tea “show-off tea.” Hence, in Taiwan, it is still sometimes known by that name.
來⾃坊間的有趣傳聞：⼀位年輕的茶農不顧蟲害、執意收成了⾃家茶葉，並將其賣給了⼀位有名氣的英國茶商。商⼈反倒對這種看似毫無希望的茶深感興趣，更將其獻給維多利亞女王。女王驚⾒⽔中翩翩起舞的茶葉，便以《東⽅美⼈》為之命名。當茶農向村民講述他的時來運轉，難以置信的⼈們認為他只是吹⽜誇耀。時至今⽇在臺灣，東⽅美⼈仍以別名「膨風茶“廣為⼈知。
A stroll through Taiwan's primeval forest, lined with ancient cypresses, is accompanied by the deafening chirping of cicadas. Inspired by the amusing story of Oriental Beauty, Fabian decided to open the music with this chirping sound. After a brief introduction, a lively passage follows, as though the tea farmer were recounting his incredible story with grand gestures. An elegiac melody set against rhythmic pizzicati comes next, referencing the name “Oriental Beauty”-evoking an image of a dancing Asian beauty, just as Queen Victoria might have imagined in her mind’s eye.
古⽼的柏樹向天空伸展、蟬鳴震⽿欲聾，漫步臺灣原始森林中的FABIAN，受到東⽅美⼈故事的啟發，決定以蟬聲般嘰喳聲響為曲⽬開場。簡短的序奏之後、緊接拉抬出⽣動的樂段，彷彿⼀位茶農⼤張旗⿎講述著⾃⼰不可思議的故事。接續⽽出的撥弦襯托輓歌般的旋律，呼應了東⽅美⼈之名 – 讓⼈聯想起漫舞的亞洲美⼈，翩然望穿女王⼼海的雙眸。
The famous Zheng Dongding oolong tea from its namesake mountain inspired Fabian to compose a spirited dance exuding vitality, signaling both spring and the start of the tea harvest. This dance frames the entire piece. In the middle, an ancient-sounding, solemn call appears, reminiscent of what might echo through a mountain valley. Sung by Taiwan's indigenous people.
聞名遐邇的《正凍頂烏龍》源⾃以山為名的產區，啟發了FABIAN譜寫⼀⾸⽣機勃勃的樂⾳之舞。象徵春天的來臨、茶葉收成的起⼿式，架構出整部作品的活⼒。樂曲中段出現⼀段古樸⽽莊嚴的呼喚，彷彿是臺灣原住民在山⾕間⼜⽿相傳的吟唱，溝通著綿延不斷的情感、悠遠迴響。
The music for Zengchong Muzha Tie Guanyin aims to capture the “charms of Guanyin.” The tea’s sweet, floral note is reflected in a lyrical melody imbued with a nostalgic flair, while brief dance-like interjections recall a bygone celebration. This composition seeks to convey the dignity, beauty, and grace of the goddess Guanyin in sound. Since Fabian has long engaged with Chinese culture. He has encountered Guanyin many times, developing a vision of her as a transcendent, radiant presence. Alongside the flowing main theme is a gently swaying melody inspired by Taiwanese music, supported by dance-like, steady intervals. Ultimately, the piece fades away in Guanyin’s venerable, peaceful aura.
⽢甜的茶花⾹懷舊的溢，似舞似嘆的節奏、引領著⼈們追憶起往昔的節慶。《正機⽊柵鐵觀⾳》⼀曲意在領會"觀⾳的風韻”，透過聲⾳傳達莊嚴、美麗和優雅。FABIAN長期沈浸中華⽂化並與觀⾳多次結緣，觀⾳在他⼼中的有著超凡脫俗、靈光四射的存在。藉由深受臺灣⾳樂啟主旋律，流暢著、搖擺著溫柔的波長，並以舞蹈般的⾳程穩定段落。最後在慈悲祥和的氛圍發的中、寧靜淡出曲末。
I have shared many memories, stories, and wonderful friendships, yet “Sunset at Samsiu Garden” is connected to a very special, recent encounter. In 2024, a longstanding dream came true: I was able to launch the “Taiwan International Cello Festival” (TWICF).
我曾經分享過許多回憶、故事和美好的友誼，取材⾃〈⿈昏的故鄉〉的《流霞三秀園》與我們最近⼀次的邂逅有關。2024年我實現了長久以來的朝思暮想：以⼀⼰之⼒催⽣「TWICF臺灣國際⼤提琴藝術節。
At the age of seventeen, I traveled to Switzerland to study cello. Up to that point, my life revolved around school, practice, and competitions. I only realized much later how incredibly supportive my parents and my school had been. Back then, I knew little about my homeland. It was only after traveling with my husband that I discovered Taiwan's beauty through new eyes. Over time, the wish grew to give something back to my homeland, which had nurtured me so greatly and where my musical career had begun. With the inaugural “Taiwan International Cello Festival” held in October 2024, this wish finally became a reality.
⼗七歲那年、我前往瑞⼠習藝⼤提琴。在此之前，我的⽣活多圍繞薯學校、練習和比賽。多年之後我才意識到⽗母和學校的⽀持遠遠超乎我的想像。曾經對鄉⼠所知甚少，直到與外⼦⼀起返臺旅⾏，才以全新的視角發現臺灣的美。歲⽉推移、回饋鄉⾥的渴望在我⼼中越加強烈，因為那是澆灌我⼈⽣養份的所在，更是我⾳樂⽣涯的萌芽沃⼟。隨著2024年⼗⽉第⼀屆「臺灣國際⼤提琴節」的策劃與演出，畢⽣所願、終得成真。
Internationally acclaimed cellists met with esteemed Taiwanese musicians enchanting audiences with a wide variety of concerts-ranging from solo and chamber performances to a large cello ensemble. Yet the festival encompassed more than concerts in Taiwan's great halls. The master classes held at both venues were particularly important to me. As I am keenly aware of how formative such opportunities can be for young aspiring musicians.
馳名國際的⼤提琴家相遇備受尊崇的臺灣⾳樂家，進⽽以獨奏、室內樂到⼤編制的⼤提琴合奏形式，為聆賞者帶來豐富多樣的⾳樂饗宴。然⽽，⾳樂節的意義不僅侷限正式的⾳樂廳，相映我的習琴之路、在兩個場地舉辦的⼤師班特別的重要，因為我深知這樣的機會可遇不可求，對於年輕有抱負的⾳樂家具有深遠的啓發性。
Another exceptional festival concert took us to Yunlin, to the magnificent Samsiu Garden, one of the largest private gardens in Taiwan, reflecting its owners’ – Carol Lin and David Su –profound love for nature and creation. The open-air concert remains unforgettable. Accompanied by the “Academy of Taiwan Strings,” I premiered Fabian’s six Taiwanese songs in a new orchestral arrangement for cello and strings, specially prepared for this occasion.
隨著⾳樂節的腳步我們來到雲林，到訪臺灣最⼤的私⼈花園之⼀「三秀園」，感受花園主⼈林主瑤與蘇元良對於⼤⾃然深刻的創造⼒。我與「台灣絃樂團」⼀起演出的露天⾳樂會至今歷歷在⽬。獻藝曲⽬《臺灣民謠組曲》是FABIAN特別為這場盛會重新編排的協奏曲、專為⼤提琴與絃樂團創作的版本，第⼀次的公開演奏。
We felt compelled to thank Carol and David for this wonderful collaboration, so Fabian wrote Sunset at Samsiu Garden—inspired by the folk song “Dusk at Hometown”, a family favorite. The timing could not have been more perfect: as the premiere began on that warm autumn evening. The golden evening sun slowly dipped beneath the horizon.
我倆由衷感激三秀園主⼈們促成這⼀場演出的盡⼼付出，於是FABIAN以花園為名、取材⾃園主家族鍾愛的臺灣民謠，創作出《⿈昏的故鄉》的全新⾯貌，紀念那⼀個完美的瞬間：⾦燦的⼣陽緩緩的沒入地平線，暖秋的晚霞為這⼀⾸新創曲的⾸演、揭開序幕 。
It is precisely these encounters with people, brought to life by music, that Fabian and I treasure most. "Ever Forest" is a deeply personal album, woven from memories of friendships, music, and shared stories. It reflects our profound connection to Taiwan—its people, its landscapes, and especially its musical heritage.
We hope that listening to this album, you not only hear the beauty of the melodies, but also feel the love, gratitude, and reverence that shaped every note. By reimagining these beloved tunes in fresh form, we aim to honor their roots while breathing new life into them—ensuring they continue to touch hearts and to inspire generations to come.
人與人的相遇、透過音樂豐富了彼此的生命，這樣的機遇我和Fabian視如珍寶。《慕青》來自深度的個人情感，由友情的回憶、音樂的旋律，以及彼此分享的故事一針一線編織而成。它映照出我倆與臺灣的深刻連結—風土人文以及豐富的音樂傳承。我們期盼透過你的聆聽，不僅感受旋律的動人之美、更能體會每一個音符背後的愛、感恩與敬意。透過重新詮釋這些深受喜愛的樂曲，我們試圖保留原創的神髓，同時又能賦予嶄新的生命—讓它們續動人心、激盪世世代代的心靈。
