CRYSTAL LI
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Video Game
Media
Zootopia (Rescoring)
– Chase Sequence
A reimagined chase sequence from Zootopia, scored exclusively for strings to explore how tension and motion can be driven through a single orchestral family.
Through layered rhythmic figures, sharp articulation contrasts, and evolving textures, the music builds intensity while maintaining clarity and forward momentum.
Recorded with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, the project bridges detailed programming and live performance, emphasizing precision, energy, and cinematic storytelling.
Honkai: Star Rail (Rescoring)
– “Striding” Cinematic
A cinematic rescoring of Honkai: Star Rail that reinterprets the sequence through a distinctly Chinese sonic language.
By foregrounding instruments such as dizi, erhu, suona, and guzheng, the score builds a sound world that is both intimate and expansive, balancing lyricism with dramatic intensity. The music works in tandem with custom-designed sound effects, shaping rhythm, space, and emotional pacing throughout the scene.
Dialogue performed by Lindsey Petrosso and Harvey Morland.
Clarity over complexity.
Emotion over decoration.
About
Based in Beijing, Crystal Li (李沐颖) currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games at Berklee College of Music, and holding a Bachelor degree in Western Music History from Central Conservatory of Music.
Working across both music and sound design, the practice focuses on how audio supports storytelling, interaction, and emotional clarity. With a foundation in classical training, including over 15 years of violin study, the work combines structured musical thinking with a more intuitive, modern approach to sound.
The creative style emphasizes clarity, strong melodic identity, and controlled simplicity — exploring how minimal musical material, when placed with precision, can create lasting emotional impact. Alongside composition, there is a strong engagement in sound design, building detailed and immersive sonic environments for film and interactive media.
Experience includes composition, music editing, and post-production across film, commercial, and game-related projects.
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