simplicity in expression seems to be at the heart of Yan Jun’s sonic ideology, choosing to push an idea of “non-technicality” and pure expression without any convolution. He mentioned that most of the things he does are simple. this simplicity – for me – unlocked a brilliant sense of freedom within me when i first heard him talk about it. Why should “unskilled” expression be any less valid that “skilled” expression in the soundarts cannon or musical narrative of the world as a whole? Instead of dedicated his time with technicalities Yan instead dedicates his time to derive expression in its most minimal form.
Yan realised that the definition on talent does not stop the realisation of his own expressive freedom and I find that incredibly liberating. Being against this idea of “virtuosity” could possibly lead to more creative outcomes within the soundart cannon.