The core of my creation is the feeling of home and country Author: Zhou Guangbing
Under the premise that European and Korean music is flooding the Chinese market, as an original musician, you must have an unprecedented sense of urgency.
began to make a summary of the songs released on the whole network when I started writing. Most of the new songs uploaded every year are online songs, and there are fewer and fewer ethnic works. I composed songs of these ethnic styles such as "My Great Northwest", " Good Barang on the Road to the Strong Army", and "Alachoga".
I insist that only national things are lasting, because it represents Chinese culture and is the mark of the times. Of course, the popularity of online songs and European and Korean songs has its own reasons for its existence. We have to learn rather than resist, but we are more obliged to inherit some of the things left by our ancestors.
We need to integrate these, and then innovate, not kill with one stick.
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insist on the originality and nationality of music
insist on cultural self-confidence, which must come from their own efforts, not just empty talk. Many of my friends know that I once wrote 2,000 lyrics a year to practice writing, and I am familiar with Chinese classical poetry. My creative speed is forced by myself. I say that everything must be prepared, and more importantly, everything must be prepared. To be unique in the music world, you must have your own style, bold exploration and experimentation.
"Fishbone Comb" is a bold subversion of 's traditional Chinese culture. The imagery of traditional culture, the creation method of modern poetry; the creation method of ancient poetry in "Family Tradition from Generation to Generation", the design of modern vocabulary There should be more songs that carry forward the big theme, the culture should not be broken down from generation to generation, and the young people should be able to calm down and endure loneliness to calm down and create quietly.
Every time an original young man is confused about music, I will tell him to stick to himself and take responsibility. This is what musicians should think of first, instead of blindly following the trend and losing the original intention of creation. Young creators should be encouraged and cared more, because their creative thinking is active, but they lack a platform. Only by giving them a positive environment to create can they continue to carry forward these national cultures.
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In the creation of songs for heroes, I have no regrets Songs, the understanding of military songs is still relatively lacking, coupled with the lack of understanding of the military career, resulting in the limitations of military songs.
As a retired soldier, has the obligation and responsibility to inherit and promote the military culture, but also to sing for heroes, not to blindly pursue the commercialization of art.
A boss once laughed and said that he couldn't even eat, and heSelf-appreciation in silly bar. I said you were wrong. As long as I don't starve to death, I will write it down. There is a feeling you will never understand. Yes, he really doesn't understand how many heroes are standing silently behind the peace, and how many heroes are defending with all their might behind the prosperity. People can't all be selfish, there must be someone who will stand up and sing for them, and I think that's who I am.
Over the years, what I have pursued has never been entertainment. I said that the military spirit is also an important part of the Chinese national spirit. Selfless dedication, loyalty to the country, these beautiful traditional virtues are indispensable to the Chinese spirit.
In the songs I wrote, such as "Brothers who have passed away", "Decisive Battle", "'s appearance of a soldier", "Watching" and other songs, it is this kind of feeling of family, country and world that is manifested. Sacrifice for the country is an honor, and defending the country's borders Worthy of praise. Heroes are not only earth-shattering feats, but also brave and loyal perseverance.
"I don't say a word incognito, I always have a star on the flag of the motherland"
------------ A tribute to Malan's heroic song "Malan Love Song".
"Watching silently, landscapes are monuments, rain or shine is my eternal post"
------------ A tribute to the heroic song "Watching" on the island.
"This is what we look like when we are young, we are invincible on the journey of our dreams"
--------------"The Look of a Soldier" with the strong army.
In modern military songs, I have absorbed elements such as rock , ballad , etc., and integrated the popularization of Internet songs, such as " is so handsome as a soldier ", "Female Soldier Beauty" is simple and catchy; Appearance" rap rap; "The Brothers Who Died" pop; "Decisive Battle" "Motherland, I Am Your Loaded Gun" rock.
I said that since we are living in a new era, military songs must make breakthroughs, and we must bear the brand of this new era, get close to this era, and make it easier for young people to accept and like military songs. This is the basis of military song creation. Require. Military songs have the temperament and characteristics of military songs, and they must break through when they spread. Later, I connected to the live broadcast Douyin platform. Not only did the square dance spread in the society, but also young people chose to use these emerging media platforms.
For the creation of main melody songs, it is necessary to understand what the main melody is. The main melody is not the form, but the connotation. Creators can't follow the old ways and work behind closed doors, but dare to innovate and make breakthroughs. As long as it is positive, the positive energy of the sun is the main theme, not a single creative form.
The sings of "Being a Soldier Is So Handsome", and the screen refreshes of "The Look of a Soldier", "Beautiful Female Soldier" and "Decisive Battle" confirmed this idea. Whoever said that the military song can't exceed 100 million yuan, and who said that the military song can't enter the young people, the good military songs of the past few years have emerged one after another, which proves the rise of military culture.
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Life is the source of creation, and feelings are the driving force of creation.
For life, we must keep thinking and summarizing, and be a youthful rather than angry youth. To capture the truth, goodness and beauty in life, to refine the language of the common people.
For the creation to understand why and what to create, you must have your own ideas and plans, as well as your own thoughts and directions.
Looking at the songs that have been sung for generations, which one is not a beautiful yearning for life, a description of the Chinese spirit, a true imitation of human emotions, music is a force that penetrates people's hearts, and it is necessary to maintain a sincere heart to move people .
The dialogue between the creator and the common people is his own work, you are blood, the listener is blood, you are angry, the listener is angry, you are sad, the listener is sad, you are joyful, and the listener is joyful.
Creators can't be inflated, they have to lower their heads and observe life. Many people don't think I'm a creator when they meet me for the first time. It's hard to imagine connecting those works of mine with me.
I said: This is normal, because I am a simple, very real person.
I spend all my energy and time on creation. I hope that my works will infect people, less sophistication. Like my works, there are not too many subtleties, but more frankness and directness. After a long time, everyone knows that I have not changed. On the road of creation, I will always be full of passion and high fighting spirit.
I want to write about the national soul, the heart of the country, I want to write about Chinese culture, I want to write about the words of the common people.
There is no genius in this world, maybe there is talent, but without acquired diligence and persistence, I believe that the pursuit of the career will come to an abrupt end. Finally, I wish all struggling creators to be able to base themselves on their hearts and do their part to promote the positive energy of the new era!
Zhou Guangbing: young songwriter. Founder of China V-Light Public Welfare Creation Team, visiting professor of Heze Vocational College, executive editor of "Canal", member of Beijing Music Association. He has held many concerts of his own works in Beijing, won awards both inside and outside the military, and was selected for examination questions and teaching materials for primary and secondary schools.
