What happens when an authentic Chinese zither travels to outer space in your headphones? Meet Space Fantasia, a cross-cultural musical experiment that fuses the ancient with the futuristic.
French producer Eric Lattanzio stumbled upon CGTN’s original space anthem and instantly imagined a remix. Inspired by the track’s soaring energy, he pitched a daring idea: blend the guzheng—a traditional plucked string instrument—with pulsing electronic beats, and thread it all through the poetic essence of calligrapher Wang Xizhi’s timeless verses.
Drawing from the guzheng’s resonant tones, Lattanzio wove in fragments of Wang Xizhi’s poetry, creating a soundscape where every note feels like a brushstroke in mid-air. The outcome is a sonic voyage that honors ancient artistry while launching listeners into a futuristic cosmos.
In a testament to its universal appeal, Russian astronaut Andrey Borisenko gave Space Fantasia a thumbs-up from the International Space Station after a zero-gravity listening session. His nod underscores how this track transcends borders—both geographic and gravitational.
Space Fantasia is more than a remix. It’s a statement on global collaboration, proving that when tradition and technology collide, the result can be truly out of this world.
Ready to take this sonic journey? Press play and let Space Fantasia launch your imagination.
Reference(s):
Space Fantasia: A cross-cultural musical journey through the cosmos
cgtn.com
