Bei Bei creates celestial serenity on the exquisite single, “Two Moons”
On her latest, “Two Moons,” internationally acclaimed guzheng virtuoso and emerging guqin performer Bei Bei offers an outstanding look into her forthcoming full-length album of the same name, set to arrive February 20th, 2026. As the title track, it encapsulates everything that makes Bei Bei one of the most innovative artists working in global contemporary music today. It undeniably features reverence for tradition, a complete mastery of her instrument, and a modern sound that bridges centuries of style.
At just a tad over three minutes, “Two Moons” succeeds in creating an entire emotional universe. The track is fully instrumental, but its storytelling is still very much there. Inspired by London-based composer and producer Paul Elliott’s sound design, Bei Bei sat before her guzheng and let instinct guide her fingers into something mystical sounding. The result is a composition that feels suspended between worlds, the ancient and the modern.
Her guzheng performance is, as always, nothing short of mesmerizing. The strings shimmer and cascade with a cinematic quality. She transforms the instrument into these melodic passages that literally feel like they’re breathing. There’s a clarity in her playing, a sort of gentleness that draws you in a listener and forces to you to calm down, reflect, and actually focus on what you’re experiencing.
What really elevated “Two Moons” for us into the pure magic you’re about to hear is the production. Elliott’s atmospheric touches deepen the piece without overpowering it. There’s subtle bass that goes off in the background, delicate textural flourishes, and ambient layers that really crank it up a notch. The result is that perfect interplay between traditional Chinese instrumentation and contemporary sound. It’s modern, but never detached from its roots.
It is serene, calming, and beautifully contemplative, offering the rare kind of stillness that feels both ancient and timeless. As far as the mixing goes, of course her instrumentation is front and center, but it’s when you really focus in on the background does the whole song amplify into something incredible.
As the title track to a seven-song album co-written by Bei Bei and Elliott, “Two Moons” sets a high mark for what’s to come. If the full record continues in this direction, marrying that heritage with innovation, it promises to be one of 2026’s most extraordinary releases. To say we’re excited would be the understatement of the year!
If this happens to be your introduction to the artist, we can’t think of a better way to kick off your journey. Go ahead and click those links below to listen in, watch the video (above), follow along, and of course to stay tuned for the latest.
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