Songs of the Earth

[Songs of the Earth] Earth Song: What Became of Its Questions?

Why can a song from more than thirty years ago still make us feel a little heartbroken?
Michael Jackson’s Earth Song begins with quiet questions and gradually builds into an urgent cry. Even without catching every word, we can sense what he wants us to n


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[Songs of the Earth] INSIGNIFICANCE: When We Accept Our Smallness

Hebe’s “Insignificance” captures the continuous movement of life and the world. Cities change, forests grow, some lives leave, and new lives arrive.
At a time when humans are used to placing themselves at the centre of the world, the song invites us to s


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[Songs of the Earth] Noah’s Ark: What Would You Take into Tomorrow?

Comets, meteorites, and radiation may sound like scenes from a science-fiction film. Yet what makes this song unsettling is that it does not place the end of the world in a distant universe. Instead, it asks us to imagine what would happen if familiar cit


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[Songs of the Earth] The Dark Knight: Calling for Environmental Justice on the Edge of Despair

Music always accurately captures the soul of an era. The song The Dark Knight, co-created by JJ Lin and Ashin, uses a strong rhythm and profound lyrics to depict a world longing for truth amidst chaos and gloom.


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[Songs of the Earth] Brave New World: Seeking the Light of Rebirth in the Darkness

Put on your headphones, press play, and let JJ Lin’s melody wash over you, creating an atmosphere that feels both sci-fi and heavy. Although this work was released some time ago, it still serves as a warning for the future. As we close our eyes and immers