"Chinese Music Revival Project" partner musicians are very concerned about the epidemic situation
Since 2018, the world music label "Xin Yuefu" established under the umbrella of 13 Moon Culture has jointly initiated the development of Chinese folk music with China Record Group Co., Ltd. The "National Music Revival Project" music cross-border project promotes extensive cooperation between well-known Chinese folk music performers and international musicians at home and abroad. According to Lu Zhongqiang, the "Chinese Music Revival Project" has invited musicians from more than 30 countries to perform in China. The "Chinese Music Revival Project" has also produced 27 albums for them, with nearly a hundred musicians. The family has established a deep friendship.
Lu Zhongqiang introduced that with the continuous changes of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, musicians from various countries who have cooperated are paying attention to China through various channels, focusing on the 13th month: "All musicians will ask me a common topic,'How are we now? Can I help you?'Since we have such a group of top musicians in the world and they are willing to take the initiative to help us, I will discuss with Fang Chengyi, the chairman of the Chinese record company, to start planning this song."
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currently released In Lu Zhongqiang’s view, the creative process was actually very difficult. The main reason was that the time was too short to create. After repeated consideration, he thought of the "Folk Ballad on the Road" he initiated. "The theme song, the song "On the Road" composed by Ye Feng, composed by Lu Zhongqiang, and sung by Lao Lang and others. "Because "On the Road" is considered to be a very popular song, this song feels very warm, and the epidemic has developed to this day, and the warm tone is particularly important to people nowadays." The arrangement and original singing of "On the Road" are sent to every artist, but they are only for reference. With the lyrics of the chorus already written, he hopes that the artist can integrate his care and love for China and use his own The words written are sung out.
Lu Zhongqiang told reporters that, in fact, the number of video materials and audio materials released now is only one-third of the total collected. As of the completion of the video production the day before yesterday, there are still many musicians who have sent new videos one after another: "China Records The group also set aside some budget for the production of this work. Until the completion of the video production, this budget did not change. No musician raised the issue of costs. You must know that it is very expensive for them to rent a recording studio abroad. They will only pass on the material and keep asking if it is appropriate. If it is not good, you can re-record it. It is very touching.”
On the subject, Lu Zhongqiang told a behind-the-scenes story to reflect the emotions that "TOGETHER" wanted to express. . Gu, who just finished his tour in ChinaVocal Sampling of Pakistan's national treasure Acapella Orchestra once asked Lu Zhongqiang, what does this song most want to convey? Lu Zhongqiang said, “Because now we will hear many voices. On the one hand, they support and help us. On the other hand, we can also see that many people are repelling us. I just want to let you musicians join us. We don't feel lonely, we are still part of the world, we are still friends, and there is love between us." After listening to this explanation, the artists of Vocal Sampling Orchestra were very moved, and then they also worked on such a theme.
Behind the scenes
The author of "Hanyangmen Garden" sings for the first time
"TOGETHER" The only voice from China in this song is Feng Xiang, an independent musician from Wuhan, who composed the song "Hanyangmen Garden" During the epidemic, it once again sang into the hearts of many people. Thirteen Month Music produced and released Feng Xiang's first solo album "Hanyangmen Garden" in 2016. This time is their second collaboration. Lu Zhongqiang said, "The song "TOGETHER" must have the voice of a Chinese musician. I also thought about it for a long time. As an excellent Chinese musician born in Wuhan, Feng Xiang is the best candidate. Let him complete the first sentence of the song.”
Since planning this operation, Lu Zhongqiang said that he does not want this song to have a grand narrative. Whether it is recording audio or video, Lu Zhongqiang hopes to record ordinary people. The most real feeling is that although the capacity of a song is limited and you have to abandon the wonderful phrases, the love in action knows no borders and is full of power: "To gather the best musicians from all over the world to sing a song together for China’s The epidemic is doing public welfare. During the entire creative process, they did not have any utilitarianism. They only tried to make a good song. I think these musicians truly love China and love us for 13 months."
Beijing News reporter Liu Zhen
Edited by Tian Suini to proofread Li Lijun
