![]() ![]() The Tang capital Chang’an, now known as Xi’an, was during its heyday in 14 th century one of the world’s most populous cities at the time, and an impressive center of economy, politics and culture, which gave rise to incredible feats of breakthroughs in music. Even after more than a millennium, the huqin still plays its aching song, the moon above following it through dynasty after dynasty, long after the city has fallen to ruin and disappeared from living memory. The generous roar of the drums resonates throughout the floors of the inn, piercing deep into its corners, making way for the wave of memories that ensue. ![]() ![]() The ethereal shakuhachi emits its song from beneath a gauze canopy. The gentle song of a biwa somehow breaks through all of it, as if on a different plane. Silence is replaced by the cacophony of chatter and cups hastily placed on tables only to be lifted away immediately. Crimson candlelight illuminates the heavy night. ![]()
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