Zhaoze
@zhaozeband.bsky.social
Band: Zhaoze沼澤 |
Electric Guqin,unprecedentedly; Ink-splashing Post-rock,the one&only.
前無古人電古琴 獨步天下潑墨搖
Hoy Liang (CrazyCarpenter: Guqin,Xiao,Guitar,Voc
Jim (Little Dream: Guitar,MiniSynth
Roy (General: Bass,Harmonica
Sea Sean (Killer: Drums,MalletKeyboard
Electric Guqin,unprecedentedly; Ink-splashing Post-rock,the one&only.
前無古人電古琴 獨步天下潑墨搖
Hoy Liang (CrazyCarpenter: Guqin,Xiao,Guitar,Voc
Jim (Little Dream: Guitar,MiniSynth
Roy (General: Bass,Harmonica
Sea Sean (Killer: Drums,MalletKeyboard
Pinned
Zhaoze
@zhaozeband.bsky.social
· Sep 28
Video｜《爭鳴》足本演 / 越位3.0音樂節 / Full Performance of Birds Contending at Offside 3.0 Music Festival
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
Video | Full Performance of Birds Contending at Offside 3.0 Music Festival
Zhaoze’s nearly 50-minute guqin instrumental epic, Birds Contending, was presented in its rare full-length version at Offside 3.0 — a rare treat that comes only once every few years.
youtu.be/8vh8kpVNEZw
Zhaoze’s nearly 50-minute guqin instrumental epic, Birds Contending, was presented in its rare full-length version at Offside 3.0 — a rare treat that comes only once every few years.
youtu.be/8vh8kpVNEZw
When you have a friend who is great at shooting and often encounters snow.
Parting with dreams
Meeting with snow
🎬
Filmed by 霸王花
Music: Zhaoze Who Have Lost Dreams (Guqin Version), included in the album Yond by Zhaoze
Parting with dreams
Meeting with snow
🎬
Filmed by 霸王花
Music: Zhaoze Who Have Lost Dreams (Guqin Version), included in the album Yond by Zhaoze
January 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
When you have a friend who is great at shooting and often encounters snow.
Parting with dreams
Meeting with snow
🎬
Filmed by 霸王花
Music: Zhaoze Who Have Lost Dreams (Guqin Version), included in the album Yond by Zhaoze
Parting with dreams
Meeting with snow
🎬
Filmed by 霸王花
Music: Zhaoze Who Have Lost Dreams (Guqin Version), included in the album Yond by Zhaoze
Short Film｜Dancing with Words / Zhaoze in Shenzhen
Lao Wu, who filmed and edited this piece, shared:
"From Zhaoze’s closing talk on stage,
I kept a fragment of speech —
and let it breathe through the visuals."
youtu.be/k_HV0GRXHiw
Lao Wu, who filmed and edited this piece, shared:
"From Zhaoze’s closing talk on stage,
I kept a fragment of speech —
and let it breathe through the visuals."
youtu.be/k_HV0GRXHiw
Short Film｜Dancing with Words / Zhaoze in Shenzhen / 短片｜舞著說／沼澤在深圳
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Short Film｜Dancing with Words / Zhaoze in Shenzhen
Lao Wu, who filmed and edited this piece, shared:
"From Zhaoze’s closing talk on stage,
I kept a fragment of speech —
and let it breathe through the visuals."
youtu.be/k_HV0GRXHiw
Lao Wu, who filmed and edited this piece, shared:
"From Zhaoze’s closing talk on stage,
I kept a fragment of speech —
and let it breathe through the visuals."
youtu.be/k_HV0GRXHiw
Live｜Zhaoze at Wenzhou Dalü (Full Version)
Complete performance of Zhaoze at Wenzhou DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
December 31, 2025
Setlist｜
Wind Rising Before Storm Coming
In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home
Birds Contending (Expect)
youtu.be/PX1vRMD633g
Complete performance of Zhaoze at Wenzhou DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
December 31, 2025
Setlist｜
Wind Rising Before Storm Coming
In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home
Birds Contending (Expect)
youtu.be/PX1vRMD633g
Live｜Zhaoze at Wenzhou Dalü (Full Version) / Live｜@沼澤樂隊 在溫州大麓（完整版）
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Live｜Zhaoze at Wenzhou Dalü (Full Version)
Complete performance of Zhaoze at Wenzhou DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
December 31, 2025
Setlist｜
Wind Rising Before Storm Coming
In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home
Birds Contending (Expect)
youtu.be/PX1vRMD633g
Complete performance of Zhaoze at Wenzhou DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
December 31, 2025
Setlist｜
Wind Rising Before Storm Coming
In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home
Birds Contending (Expect)
youtu.be/PX1vRMD633g
The 15th Midi Awards "Instrumental Album of the Year"
No Answer Blowin' in the Wind by ZHAOZE
This is an instrumental album released in 2023 by ZHAOZE, built upon their self-created "Splash-ink Rock" style.
“Thank you, Midi Awards! Thank you to everyone who loves our work!”
— ZHAOZE
No Answer Blowin' in the Wind by ZHAOZE
This is an instrumental album released in 2023 by ZHAOZE, built upon their self-created "Splash-ink Rock" style.
“Thank you, Midi Awards! Thank you to everyone who loves our work!”
— ZHAOZE
January 20, 2026 at 3:32 AM
The 15th Midi Awards "Instrumental Album of the Year"
No Answer Blowin' in the Wind by ZHAOZE
This is an instrumental album released in 2023 by ZHAOZE, built upon their self-created "Splash-ink Rock" style.
“Thank you, Midi Awards! Thank you to everyone who loves our work!”
— ZHAOZE
No Answer Blowin' in the Wind by ZHAOZE
This is an instrumental album released in 2023 by ZHAOZE, built upon their self-created "Splash-ink Rock" style.
“Thank you, Midi Awards! Thank you to everyone who loves our work!”
— ZHAOZE
Live｜Zhaoze "In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home" in Wenzhou Dalü
On the last night of 2025, in addition to the over-30-minute rendition of "Birds Contending," Zhaoze also performed their latest EP: "Wind Rising Before Storm Coming " + "In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home" .
youtu.be/SOBsq9nZ-ak
On the last night of 2025, in addition to the over-30-minute rendition of "Birds Contending," Zhaoze also performed their latest EP: "Wind Rising Before Storm Coming " + "In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home" .
youtu.be/SOBsq9nZ-ak
Live｜沼澤《風雪未歸人》溫州大麓音樂節 / Zhaoze "In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home" Wenzhou Dalü Music Festival
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Live｜Zhaoze "In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home" in Wenzhou Dalü
On the last night of 2025, in addition to the over-30-minute rendition of "Birds Contending," Zhaoze also performed their latest EP: "Wind Rising Before Storm Coming " + "In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home" .
youtu.be/SOBsq9nZ-ak
On the last night of 2025, in addition to the over-30-minute rendition of "Birds Contending," Zhaoze also performed their latest EP: "Wind Rising Before Storm Coming " + "In Snow Storm, Yet Not Back Home" .
youtu.be/SOBsq9nZ-ak
[Video] Zhaoze 《Birds Contending》Excerpt Live at DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
Freshly released → Zhaoze delivers another stunning live performance with the 34-minute 《Birds Contending》Excerpt, part of their set at the DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL.
youtu.be/5xcHJLkhwts
Freshly released → Zhaoze delivers another stunning live performance with the 34-minute 《Birds Contending》Excerpt, part of their set at the DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL.
youtu.be/5xcHJLkhwts
[Video] Zhaoze 《Birds Contending》Excerpt Live at DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 / 沼澤 《爭鳴》溫州大麓現場2025
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
[Video] Zhaoze 《Birds Contending》Excerpt Live at DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
Freshly released → Zhaoze delivers another stunning live performance with the 34-minute 《Birds Contending》Excerpt, part of their set at the DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL.
youtu.be/5xcHJLkhwts
Freshly released → Zhaoze delivers another stunning live performance with the 34-minute 《Birds Contending》Excerpt, part of their set at the DALU YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL.
youtu.be/5xcHJLkhwts
Video｜Zhaoze ’s Upgrade Story
Been ten years since Zhaoze’s last performance of the album "yesternight Yes Tonight" When performed it again ten years later, it was found that a lot of room for improvement. So drummer Sean designed a brand-new setup for his percussion group
youtu.be/pWJwdMFwCro
Been ten years since Zhaoze’s last performance of the album "yesternight Yes Tonight" When performed it again ten years later, it was found that a lot of room for improvement. So drummer Sean designed a brand-new setup for his percussion group
youtu.be/pWJwdMFwCro
Video｜Zhaoze ’s Upgrade Story / 沼花絮「沼澤鼓手 升級記」
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Video｜Zhaoze ’s Upgrade Story
Been ten years since Zhaoze’s last performance of the album "yesternight Yes Tonight" When performed it again ten years later, it was found that a lot of room for improvement. So drummer Sean designed a brand-new setup for his percussion group
youtu.be/pWJwdMFwCro
Been ten years since Zhaoze’s last performance of the album "yesternight Yes Tonight" When performed it again ten years later, it was found that a lot of room for improvement. So drummer Sean designed a brand-new setup for his percussion group
youtu.be/pWJwdMFwCro
I gave it a simple try and found that both of these single pieces works quite well.
There're several advantages in design: compact and sturdy; knobs are relatively stable, and not easy to touch the knobs when stepping on the switch.
There're several advantages in design: compact and sturdy; knobs are relatively stable, and not easy to touch the knobs when stepping on the switch.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I gave it a simple try and found that both of these single pieces works quite well.
There're several advantages in design: compact and sturdy; knobs are relatively stable, and not easy to touch the knobs when stepping on the switch.
There're several advantages in design: compact and sturdy; knobs are relatively stable, and not easy to touch the knobs when stepping on the switch.
I quite enjoy collecting all kinds of Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz pedals, each one has a very distinct personality.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I quite enjoy collecting all kinds of Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz pedals, each one has a very distinct personality.
Something is happening…
October 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Something is happening…
It seems something is going on?!
October 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
It seems something is going on?!
Video | Full Performance of Birds Contending at Offside 3.0 Music Festival
Zhaoze’s nearly 50-minute guqin instrumental epic, Birds Contending, was presented in its rare full-length version at Offside 3.0 — a rare treat that comes only once every few years.
youtu.be/8vh8kpVNEZw
Zhaoze’s nearly 50-minute guqin instrumental epic, Birds Contending, was presented in its rare full-length version at Offside 3.0 — a rare treat that comes only once every few years.
youtu.be/8vh8kpVNEZw
Video｜《爭鳴》足本演 / 越位3.0音樂節 / Full Performance of Birds Contending at Offside 3.0 Music Festival
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Video | Full Performance of Birds Contending at Offside 3.0 Music Festival
Zhaoze’s nearly 50-minute guqin instrumental epic, Birds Contending, was presented in its rare full-length version at Offside 3.0 — a rare treat that comes only once every few years.
youtu.be/8vh8kpVNEZw
Zhaoze’s nearly 50-minute guqin instrumental epic, Birds Contending, was presented in its rare full-length version at Offside 3.0 — a rare treat that comes only once every few years.
youtu.be/8vh8kpVNEZw
Zhaoze - The Metamorphosis | CanFestival 2024
Can1.0
A rare Zhaoze piece without Guqin
Seldom performed
Over 12 minutes
Long-form instrumental
Live video
The Metamorphosis
A distinctive musical style
youtu.be/cAbE7yxnBuI
Can1.0
A rare Zhaoze piece without Guqin
Seldom performed
Over 12 minutes
Long-form instrumental
Live video
The Metamorphosis
A distinctive musical style
youtu.be/cAbE7yxnBuI
Zhaoze - The Metamorphosis | CanFestival 2024 / 沼澤樂隊 - 變形記 | CanFestival 2024
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Zhaoze - The Metamorphosis | CanFestival 2024
Can1.0
A rare Zhaoze piece without Guqin
Seldom performed
Over 12 minutes
Long-form instrumental
Live video
The Metamorphosis
A distinctive musical style
youtu.be/cAbE7yxnBuI
Can1.0
A rare Zhaoze piece without Guqin
Seldom performed
Over 12 minutes
Long-form instrumental
Live video
The Metamorphosis
A distinctive musical style
youtu.be/cAbE7yxnBuI
Review: Zhaoze - The Triangle
Long a favorite of mine - Guangzhou’s Zhaoze are one of the country’s most distinct and evocative post rock acts - their guqin zither-led ‘splash-ink’ rock making them stand out amongst the crowd …
Long a favorite of mine - Guangzhou’s Zhaoze are one of the country’s most distinct and evocative post rock acts - their guqin zither-led ‘splash-ink’ rock making them stand out amongst the crowd …
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Review: Zhaoze - The Triangle
Long a favorite of mine - Guangzhou’s Zhaoze are one of the country’s most distinct and evocative post rock acts - their guqin zither-led ‘splash-ink’ rock making them stand out amongst the crowd …
Long a favorite of mine - Guangzhou’s Zhaoze are one of the country’s most distinct and evocative post rock acts - their guqin zither-led ‘splash-ink’ rock making them stand out amongst the crowd …
Zhaoze｜The Unboxing
So, @undp.org sent us a SDG Seed Mystery Box
Let’s open it up and see what’s inside!
Oh! It’s #SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production
@undp.org
#Harnessing creativity for a sustainable future
#ReThink2025
youtu.be/28TFPGkL8WI
So, @undp.org sent us a SDG Seed Mystery Box
Let’s open it up and see what’s inside!
Oh! It’s #SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production
@undp.org
#Harnessing creativity for a sustainable future
#ReThink2025
youtu.be/28TFPGkL8WI
Zhaoze｜The Unboxing / 沼澤樂隊 | 拆盲盒
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
July 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Zhaoze｜The Unboxing
So, @undp.org sent us a SDG Seed Mystery Box
Let’s open it up and see what’s inside!
Oh! It’s #SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production
@undp.org
#Harnessing creativity for a sustainable future
#ReThink2025
youtu.be/28TFPGkL8WI
So, @undp.org sent us a SDG Seed Mystery Box
Let’s open it up and see what’s inside!
Oh! It’s #SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production
@undp.org
#Harnessing creativity for a sustainable future
#ReThink2025
youtu.be/28TFPGkL8WI
Yesternight Yes Tonight— an early album by Zhaoze, rarely performed live — remains particularly cherished by many die-hard fans.
This year marks its 10th anniversary, and it finally returns to the stage. Among the selections is this very piece: "See You In The Dusk".
youtu.be/-vqwlzEz1RM
This year marks its 10th anniversary, and it finally returns to the stage. Among the selections is this very piece: "See You In The Dusk".
youtu.be/-vqwlzEz1RM
Zhaoze & Strings - See You In The Dusk 「Three Cities strings concert」in Guangzhou / 沼澤x弦樂《人約黃昏後》
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
June 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Yesternight Yes Tonight— an early album by Zhaoze, rarely performed live — remains particularly cherished by many die-hard fans.
This year marks its 10th anniversary, and it finally returns to the stage. Among the selections is this very piece: "See You In The Dusk".
youtu.be/-vqwlzEz1RM
This year marks its 10th anniversary, and it finally returns to the stage. Among the selections is this very piece: "See You In The Dusk".
youtu.be/-vqwlzEz1RM
Strings & Drums: An Expression
Created by Wu Jie (无戒); Music: Zhaoze《Wind Knows Me》.See you tonight.
💎Beyond this surprise, mark your calendar for another milestone: Zhaoze – Three Cities strings concert, expanded lineup featuring Zhaoze + string quartet in this Sunday
youtu.be/7VB9giLsyDo
Created by Wu Jie (无戒); Music: Zhaoze《Wind Knows Me》.See you tonight.
💎Beyond this surprise, mark your calendar for another milestone: Zhaoze – Three Cities strings concert, expanded lineup featuring Zhaoze + string quartet in this Sunday
youtu.be/7VB9giLsyDo
Strings & Drums: An Expression / 弦鼓抒懷圖
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Strings & Drums: An Expression
Created by Wu Jie (无戒); Music: Zhaoze《Wind Knows Me》.See you tonight.
💎Beyond this surprise, mark your calendar for another milestone: Zhaoze – Three Cities strings concert, expanded lineup featuring Zhaoze + string quartet in this Sunday
youtu.be/7VB9giLsyDo
Created by Wu Jie (无戒); Music: Zhaoze《Wind Knows Me》.See you tonight.
💎Beyond this surprise, mark your calendar for another milestone: Zhaoze – Three Cities strings concert, expanded lineup featuring Zhaoze + string quartet in this Sunday
youtu.be/7VB9giLsyDo
Zhaoze 1911 2nd mov. | Strings Quartet Edition • Live in Shenzhen 2024
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/vcO4qP2VDDc
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/vcO4qP2VDDc
Zhaoze 1911 2nd mov. | Strings Quartet Edition • Live in Shenzhen 2024
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
June 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Zhaoze 1911 2nd mov. | Strings Quartet Edition • Live in Shenzhen 2024
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/vcO4qP2VDDc
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/vcO4qP2VDDc
We recently shared a illustration featuring four figures: one playing a Guqin with a bow, and three others plucking strings and beating drums. These were drawn by our friend Wujie, who loves to sketch. He also created the cover and inner art for "No Answer, Blowin' in the Wind".
June 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We recently shared a illustration featuring four figures: one playing a Guqin with a bow, and three others plucking strings and beating drums. These were drawn by our friend Wujie, who loves to sketch. He also created the cover and inner art for "No Answer, Blowin' in the Wind".
Zhaoze 1911 1st mov. | Strings Quartet Edition • Live in Shenzhen 2024
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/9e4FnfLp_mA
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/9e4FnfLp_mA
Zhaoze 1911 1st mov. | Strings Quartet Edition • Live in Shenzhen 2024
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
June 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Zhaoze 1911 1st mov. | Strings Quartet Edition • Live in Shenzhen 2024
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/9e4FnfLp_mA
A special rendition by Zhaoze with strings quartet.
Four lunar phases, songs for the long-gone;
Four movements, one epic piece — 1911
Relive the classic complete version in one week
youtu.be/9e4FnfLp_mA
Zhaoze - OffsideFestival2025 [full version] / 沼澤樂隊｜越位音樂節2025（完整版）
Freshly Released！
An Unforgettable Day, at the Offside Detoxification Effect, we revisit every moment of this live performance together.
youtu.be/acEB-y9geNA?...
Freshly Released！
An Unforgettable Day, at the Offside Detoxification Effect, we revisit every moment of this live performance together.
youtu.be/acEB-y9geNA?...
Zhaoze - OffsideFestival2025 [full version] / 沼澤樂隊｜越位音樂節2025（完整版）
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
June 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Zhaoze - OffsideFestival2025 [full version] / 沼澤樂隊｜越位音樂節2025（完整版）
Freshly Released！
An Unforgettable Day, at the Offside Detoxification Effect, we revisit every moment of this live performance together.
youtu.be/acEB-y9geNA?...
Freshly Released！
An Unforgettable Day, at the Offside Detoxification Effect, we revisit every moment of this live performance together.
youtu.be/acEB-y9geNA?...
This time tomorrow, the performance should be underway—probably in the last ten minutes of the full-length version of Birds Contending.
Resting at the hotel now. The team is arriving in four groups.
Zhaoze in Hangzhou Offside Festival
Resting at the hotel now. The team is arriving in four groups.
Zhaoze in Hangzhou Offside Festival
May 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This time tomorrow, the performance should be underway—probably in the last ten minutes of the full-length version of Birds Contending.
Resting at the hotel now. The team is arriving in four groups.
Zhaoze in Hangzhou Offside Festival
Resting at the hotel now. The team is arriving in four groups.
Zhaoze in Hangzhou Offside Festival
When you hear this string music 😭
Trailer｜Zhaoze "Three Cities string concert"
🎬
Zhaoze - Fear
A familiar interlude, slowly played by strings.
Those fragments of sorrow, warmth, and emotion surge once again—memories flow like a song, tugging at the heartstrings.
youtu.be/G0vNTeZpr4I?...
Trailer｜Zhaoze "Three Cities string concert"
🎬
Zhaoze - Fear
A familiar interlude, slowly played by strings.
Those fragments of sorrow, warmth, and emotion surge once again—memories flow like a song, tugging at the heartstrings.
youtu.be/G0vNTeZpr4I?...
When you hear this string music 😭 / Trailer｜Zhaoze "Three Cities string concert"
YouTube video by Zhaoze
youtu.be
May 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
When you hear this string music 😭
Trailer｜Zhaoze "Three Cities string concert"
🎬
Zhaoze - Fear
A familiar interlude, slowly played by strings.
Those fragments of sorrow, warmth, and emotion surge once again—memories flow like a song, tugging at the heartstrings.
youtu.be/G0vNTeZpr4I?...
Trailer｜Zhaoze "Three Cities string concert"
🎬
Zhaoze - Fear
A familiar interlude, slowly played by strings.
Those fragments of sorrow, warmth, and emotion surge once again—memories flow like a song, tugging at the heartstrings.
youtu.be/G0vNTeZpr4I?...