In 2021, I started my musical project, eymii, where I wrote, produced, and released music from my bedroom. What began as a quarantine hobby on Tiktok bloomed into a musical platform, supported by my music minor and the 17 years I had spent playing classical piano and recording errant melodies into my refurbished iPod touch from 2012. To accompany the songs, I directed and filmed teasers for music videos that only existed in my head, but provided visual substance for the cinematic scenery I envisioned for each storyline.
As of August 2023, the songs have been streamed more than 140,000 times thus far across Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube Music and added to more than 6,000 Spotify playlists. I'm currently working on a self-directed music video for release in the coming months.
used to
used to is about the anguish of being in a deeply emotional no-labels relationship (aptly described as a "situationship" by the kids). A self-directed narrative music video for this track is in post-production and will be released soon.
Second Lead
Second Lead speaks of unrequited love in its youngest, purest form. Heavily influenced by the musical themes of East Asian dramas, it evokes a longing to be chosen that is reminiscent of youth and resonant still.
latte
Despite only being mentioned once in the song, latte receives its name from the nature of its composition— the bitterness of coffee is mitigated by milk, but too much milk removes the flavor that made you crave it to begin with. The nature of a failing relationship has the same notes of regret.
paper mache
paper mache is the antithesis of the classic lovesick Christmas ballad. While reflecting on past holidays in love while the present is spent alone, it blends traditional sounds with a darker realism.
Other Projects
Practice Break is a classical music podcast sponsored by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. I co-hosted and co-founded it with my good friend Erica Lee (we had been duet partners at the Conservatory since we were 8 and 9 years old) and during its run, we covered a variety of topics, from the use of classical music in pop culture and music history lessons to more serious topics, like the issue of inclusivity with new music and the anxiety that comes with being a classical performer. Special guests included members of the USC Student Symphony Orchestra.
Cover art design by Ashley Cheng.