On the evening of June 19, as night fell, the neon lights of Yulin Three Lanes were quietly lit, and the air was filled with the fragrance of coffee and the resonance of guitar strings, which is the unique rhythm of folk songs. Today, in such an atmosphere, the "2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season" press conference was held in Yulin Sanxiang Folk Music. On the
main stage, the lights gradually brightened, the musician gently plucked the strings, and the melody flowed in the streets of Yulin. The singer's voice is warm and magnetic, and the stories in the lyrics are touching, as if telling each listener's own past and dreams.
When the melody of folk songs gently sounds in the streets of Chengdu, the city's unique sense of happiness is like the spring breeze blowing on the face, warm and delicate.
Chengdu is not only famous for its long history, culture and food, but also beats a new chapter of a world-famous cultural city in the pulse of the new era. The folk music season is a lively note in this movement, which presents the leisure and enthusiasm of Chengdu to the world in the most simple way.
Chengdu uses folk songs to tell its own beautiful stories to the world, and invites everyone to come here to participate in a feast of music, happiness and culture.
"I sing/write/listen to folk songs in Yulin"
Create a city "sound ultrasound" scene
19 In the evening, as the night got darker, the performance reached its climax. Folk singers of different styles take turns to perform, from soulful singing to passionate playing, each song is exciting.
According to Luo Bingwen, the chief director of the 2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season, the "2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season", which started in April, will focus on the three major themes of "I sing folk songs in Yulin", "I write folk songs in Yulin" and "I listen to folk songs in Yulin". The plates expand.
So far, more than 20,000 people have signed up online for "I Sing Folk Songs in Yulin", more than 100 music lovers have submitted their own music works, and more than 150 music lovers have appeared on the Yulin·Folk Songs. Stand and sing your own folk story.
▲The general director of the 2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season, Luo Bingwen
, also announced the "Folk Partner Support Plan for Me Singing Folk Songs in Yulin" at the press conference, which was sponsored by singer Li Xiaodong, singer Wei Xueman, iFlytek Music, Wansheng Music, Changhe Culture, etc. As a folk support officer, I not only discover high-quality musicians and provide performance platforms and opportunities such as "Singing Tour Plan" and "Folk Night Stage Performance", but also provide contract signing opportunities for outstanding musicians to help them realize their copyrights and complete their transition from "writing to writing". The whole process of music production from "folk songs" to "singing folk songs" to "listening to folk songs" that more people can listen to.
▲Wei Xueman is singing
According to Li Xiaodong, the annual folk album of the 2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season is named "Light Picking Up in Folk Songs", with a total of 8 original songs. Li Xiaodong said that in the "I write folk songs in Yulin" project, the folk music season organizing committee will collect folk works submitted by music lovers, write original folk songs, and finally present in this album, "Because of 'light', we Become one of the city's strugglers, love the city's future, and love yourself. This light is the 'Mortal Glimmer'. In addition, the "I Listen to Folk Songs in Yulin" project plans to hold three folk live performances and two. A folk song night concert. Not only can you see the big names in folk music gathered on the same stage, but you can also see leading folk artists and folk amateurs performing on the same stage.
reporters noticed that at the press conference, the "Yulin Tree" shining like stars attracted the attention of many viewers. The reporter learned that the stage extracted the elements of trees and added the eaves form with Chengdu regional style, giving the stage an immersive feeling of super live folk music. "We learned from the characteristics of 'village ba' and 'village super' and creatively created an urban 'sound super' scene with an immersive sense of envelopment. This is a folk music super scene belonging to Yulin, Chengdu." Luo Bingwen said.
▲Citizens checked in and took photos
The first song of the folk album "Garden Chengdu"
sang about the happiness of Chengdu
"A roadside stall that was busy until midnight, the boss and a foreigner set up a snow mountain, and the fireworks from the stove illuminated each other's smiling faces..." in At the press conference, singers Li Xiaodong, Zheng Sisi, and Dela Cairang sang "Garden Chengdu", the first song of the 2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season folk album, expressing their love for Chengdu through singing.
▲ Luo Bingwen also felt the same way about the happy life in Chengdu conveyed in the song "Garden of Chengdu"
. "Happiness is probably eating hot pot and singing songs, just like our first single this time, with bougainvillea, crape myrtle flowers, and vines crawling under the Second Ring Road bridge. This is the happiness in Chengdu in my life experience, and this This sense of happiness permeates every place in Chengdu. "Luo Bingwen said that the cultural genes of Chengdu are integrated with the pulse of music. I hope that this blend of life and music can be felt by everyone who comes here. to the unique charm of music.
"Everyone who comes to Chengdu will learn two Chengdu dialects: comfortable and comfortable." Liu Yiwei, one of the folk assistant officers of the 2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season, said that this is not only the happiness of Chengdu, but also the enjoyment of life by Chengdu people. A philosophy of life that strives hard and advances and retreats appropriately. "I hope that through the folk song season, through singing, the happiness of Chengdu and the life philosophy of Chengdu people can be conveyed to more people."
▲Liu Yiwei
In Chengdu, whether it is an impromptu performance in the old streets or alleys or a large-scale concert, Every string movement and every lyric tells the story of the city and conveys Chengdu people’s emotions and love for life. "Just like Yulin, where today's event is held, it is one of the scenes of happy life of Chengdu people." Luo Bingwen said, this is a representative of the old Chengdu neighborhoods, and there are also innovations after urban renewal and upgrading. "Here, there is a heritage of 'loving the new and loving the old', with the fireworks of life and a sense of happiness, which can satisfy people's yearning for a better life."
Chengdu's music atmosphere impresses musicians
"Music has always been in Chengdu Important business card "
" The music atmosphere here really surprised me. In Yulin, I can feel people's love and respect for music. "To everyone's surprise, singer Hu Defu also came to the event and sang his song. A masterpiece, the soulful singing infected the audience present.
Hu Defu talked about his feelings about Chengdu: "Whether it is the singers on the streets or those who listen quietly, they are all full of passion for music. This atmosphere is very inspiring for us musicians." Hu Defu He said, "The citizens of Chengdu are very happy. I have been to Chengdu many times. There are many people singing in the streets and bars at night, and there is also a lot of delicious food here."
▲Hu Defu is singing
Such an urban atmosphere highlights the city's Unique charm and cultural temperament.
"Chengdu's folk songs are consistent with Chengdu's urban temperament. They are diverse, inclusive, and full of humanistic care. Chengdu has many stories, and the same is true for folk music." Luo Bingwen said, "Music has always been an important business card of Chengdu. It It not only shapes the spiritual characteristics of the city, but also gives the city a unique literary and artistic character.”
In Luo Bingwen’s view, Chengdu not only demonstrates its profound cultural heritage and unique city by holding various cultural activities such as the folk music season. It has shown the world the open, inclusive, innovative and enterprising urban spirit. "This is a two-way rush and common growth with the city. This is not only a reflection of Chengdu's construction of a world-famous cultural city, but also a subtle and subtle boost to the city's further development."
Not only that, the 2024 Yulin Road Folk Music Season also Provides a stage for international exchanges. Luo Bingwen said that this year’s music season, outstanding musicians will perform on the same stage with music groups from 28 international sister cities of Chengdu in 19 countries on five continents, demonstrating the diversity and tolerance of Chengdu music."Through a series of international exchange activities, Chengdu's music and stories will be promoted to the world, allowing more international friends to feel the unique charm of Chengdu."
As the music season continues
Chengdu is using music as a medium
Melody Telling about the urban temperament and cultural heritage of this city
Let the world hear the voice of Chengdu
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Editor Chen Yixi
