Sophie Liu Keyu is a film music composer, music producer, and piano instructor. She holds dual master's degrees in film music composition and has graduated from Central Conservatory of Music and Columbia College Chicago. As a keyboardist for the band Joking Tasty, she has performed at various music festivals and venues, including the Bird's Nest and MAO Live House. In 2017, she published a paper entitled " The Application of Spectrum morphology in the Movie of Gravity." Keyu Liu has created music for multiple films and songs, such as "GOODLUCK," "Fraud in Fraud," and "The Song of Love and Spirits." Her work in 2019 won the award for Best Original Music at the Rome Independent Film Festival.

 

Sophie Keyu Liu is an experienced music composer and professional piano teacher with extensive experience in the field of film scoring, music composition, and piano. She was born in Beijing, graduated from the Master's program of Music Composition for the Screen at Columbia College Chicago, and also earned a Master's degree in Electronic Music Composition from the Central Conservatory of Music in China, where she received a full scholarship. In 2019, she won the Best Original Music Award at the Rome Independent Film Festival.

 

Sophie began studying piano at a young age and in 2006, she studied traditional theoretical composition with Mr. Siren Nadamid, a Chinese ethnic music composer. In 2008, she was admitted to the Composition Technique and Composition Theory program at the Central Conservatory of Music in China, where she extensively studied various forms of Chinese ethnic music theory and performance styles, establishing a solid foundation in Chinese ethnic music. Her works include the song "Yearning for Tanggula," the quartet "Baroque Style," and the graduation work "Impression of Beijing." During her time at university, she formed her own band and served as a keyboardist for various commercial performances.

 

In 2012, Sophie studied electronic music with Professor Zhang Xiaofu at the Central Conservatory of Music and in 2013, she was admitted to the Electronic Music Composition program at the Composition Department, where she received a full scholarship and studied under the guidance of Professor Guan Peng. That same year, she was admitted to the Music Composition for the Screen program at Columbia College Chicago.During her graduate studies, Sophie delved deeply into the academic and commercial fields of electronic music composition and film scoring, particularly through her exposure to Hollywood film scores and game music during her time in the United States. She studied with Hollywood composers

Kubilay Uner, David McHugh, and Andrew Edwards, further honing her compositional skills and creative methods. She later interned at the studio of renowned Chinese-American composer Wang Zongxian in Hollywood. Sophie is now based in Los Angeles, where she has established her own original music studio. Sophie Liu has achieved several academic accomplishments including completing several electronic music works such as "Listen", which features piano, percussion, and electronic music, "Misty Chant", a pure electronic music piece, "Residual Sounds", which combines flute and electronic music, and another pure electronic music work "Restless Sound". She has also recorded original cello and orchestral works in studios in Chicago and Los Angeles, collaborating with renowned conductors, mixers, and pianists. In 2017, Sophie Liu completed and published her graduate thesis "The Application of Spectral Morphology in the Film Gravity", showcasing her professional ability in the field of film scoring.

 

Furthermore, Sophie Liu's is a professional music educator with a large following of students seeking to learn piano, music theory, AP music courses, and professional composition skills. She has the ability to tailor her teaching to each student's individual needs and provide clear and concise guidance. Liu has successfully mentored numerous students in their applications to prestigious music schools, helping them to pursue careers in

the music industry. Sophie Keyu Liu's is a highly accomplished composer, film scorer, pianist, and music educator with a wealth of experience and expertise in various fields of music. With her extensive knowledge, technical skills, and creative approach, she has garnered numerous accolades and awards in the music industry. Sophie Liu is also a dedicated music educator who has successfully coached many students in various aspects of music education and helped them achieve their goals of pursuing music professionally. Her passion for music, coupled with her exceptional talent and dedication, make her a truly inspiring figure in the music world.

 

The following are my performing experiences：

 

• Hi-Park music festival at Wukesong Stadium in Beijing July 5th, 2014
• Punk Spring music festival in Beijing School Bar Apr. 13th, 2014
• Wuyuan Music Festival at Jiangxi Province Apr. 7th 2014
• Performance at Old What Bar in Beijing Apr. 4th, 2014
• CX-Open at Bird Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing Sep. 21st, 2013
• Rock Music Festival at MAO Live House in Beijing Apr. 29th, 2013
• South Beijing Music Festival at MAKO Live House Aug. 21st , 2011
• Beijing Rock Music Festival July. 11st , 2011
• 3rd Anniversary of Dachao Live House Nov. 6th , 2010

 

My Works:

List of Works

• February 2022: Served as the music director, arranger, and synthesizer producer for three Buddhist chants, "Song of Spiritual Love," "Bodhisattvas Only Rejoice, Not Worry," and "Avalokitesvara's Inspiration Song," collaborating with chant singer Yuan Miao, cellist Eddie Young, drummer Davey Cheggwidden, and Nick Young.
• January 2021: Original Music Composing for the documentary "Thirty-Three," directed by Liu Te.
• November 2020: Original Music Composing for the film "Fraud in Fraud," directed by Leon.
• April 2019: Original Music Composing forthe film "Delay," directed by Xiao Yi.
• February 2019: Participated in the performance of the musical "Panda Fairy Tale" in Denmark and contributed to the music arrangement.
• August 2018: Original Music Composing for the film "Drive for you," directed by Liu Jingyi.
•  Original Music Composing for Hongkong Movie “The Best is Yet to Come” —《迟迟》 04/2019Director: Zhan Qiao
•  Original Music Composing for Musical “Fairy Tale of the Giant Panda”—《熊猫童话》 02/2019
• The Musical was performed in Denmark and presented to the Queen of Denmark Margrethe II
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Driving For You” 08/2018Director: Jingyi Liu
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Song of Wanderer”—《蓼莪》 08/2018Director: Chi Zhou
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Good Luck” 02/2018Director: William Tang
•  Audio Production for Movie “Table Lover”—《拼桌恋人》 02/2018
•  Obtained a master's degree in electronic music composition and a graduation certificate from the Composition Department of the Central Conservatory of Music
•  Issued Thesis “The Application of Spectrum morphology in the Movie of Gravity”
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Born Wasted”07/2017
•  Recording my composing work “the summer” at the Bridge Recording Studio in Los Angeles and conducting orchestra for group of 44 instrument performers for this record, work together with famous conductor Mark Watters, Mixer John Rodd who did the mixing for “Star Wars”, and Pianist Mike Lang 07/2016
•  Recording my composing work “Mongols”, played by Cello, in Chicago Matt Studio 05/2016
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Wake up” 03/2016Director: KNE Yicheng Xue
•  Recording my music composing work for game “Wandering” 12/2015
•  Original Music Composing for advertisement micro movie “Baby Protection App 宝护” 03/2015 Director: Binhao Huang
•  Original Music Composing for App-Advertisement “Bao Hu” 10/2015 Director: Hao bin Huang
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “The Lovely Pot” 08/2015 Director: Lu Han
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Uniform” 06/2015 Director: William Tang
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Me2 V.S. He2” 06/2015
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Trapped” 04/2015 Director: KNE Yicheng Xue
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “My Fantastic Friend” 03/2015 Director: Francisco Rodriguez
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “Happy Receiving” 01/2015
•  Original Music Composing for Movie “City Symphony-Chicago” 03/2015 Director: KNE Yicheng Xue

 

During my period of study in the United States, I joined Windmill Drama Club as composer to compose the original music for shows “Happy Receiving” and “Me2 V.S. He2”, which were performed in public at University of Chicago in January and May. I also issued an original album entitled “Happy Receiving”, which includes most of my music works for the show of the same name.

 

Once again, welcome to my music space!! Relax, and enjoy!!