After 22 years of fighting against the flood 22 years ago, Zu Hai shed tears and sang "For whom"

Source: Beijing Youth Daily

"I don't know who you are, but I know who you are for." This sentence comes from the lyrics of the song "For whom", which was frequently mentioned on the frontline of the recent new crown pneumonia epidemic prevention - 22 years ago, Singer Zu Hai sang "For whom" for the fighting heroes, which moved many people. 22 years later, Zu Hai re-interpreted the "anti-epidemic version" "For whom" adapted by the original lyrics author himself, cheering for the angels and comrades in white who are fighting in the Wuhan epidemic area, and once again moved thousands of viewers.

On February 18, Zu Hai accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily. She revealed that the recording of the "anti-epidemic version" and "For whom" caught up with the heavy snowfall in Beijing on the same day, and all the main creators braved the wind and snow to record this song. Speaking of this touching song, Zu Hai said: "I hope that my singing will inspire people and bring strength and warmth to people. I hope that the medical staff and comrades fighting in Wuhan and fighting on the front line will pay attention to safety and play as soon as possible. Win this battle." The two editions of

"For whom"

are fate with Wuhan

In 1998, to commemorate and extol the heroes who were desperate in the flood of that year, the song "For whom" was born. Singer Zu Hai’s delicate and touching singing touched countless listeners and allowed the song to be sung to this day. After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Zu Hai saw many netizens and even medical staff re-adapt the lyrics of "For whom" through the Internet and TV to express his feelings. "Seeing this gave me a particularly big touch." Zu Hai told a reporter from Beiqing Daily. After that, she received a call from the author of "For Who", saying that many people in Wuhan sang this song. "I think that as a literary and artistic worker at this time, I should come out and do something, so we created the anti-epidemic version of "For Who"." After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, many institutions and artists have created new works. Zu Hai also sang two new anti-epidemic works, but chose to adapt an old song that everyone is familiar with at this time. Zu Hai thinks it is very meaningful: "For whom" was created in 1998 for flood relief. The MV of this song was shot in Wuhan at that time, so it has a deep connection with Wuhan. Nowadays, after the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, many people in Wuhan spontaneously sing this song. For these reasons, " "For whom" was changed from the'anti-flood version' to the'anti-epidemic version' is also a natural thing."

changed the lyrics one night

encountered heavy snow on the day of recording

"anti-epidemic version" and "for whom" was created in a short time. Zu Hai recalled: "In the evening, the lyrics writer called me to talk about this. He gave me the changed words that night and went to the studio to record and shoot after the other day. The entire post-production was also very intense and progressed quickly. "What impressed Zu Hai was that the recording and video recording of this song was on February 6. "It was also difficult to find a recording studio. Most of the sound engineers went home. We could only find sound engineers who did not go home. , This will ensure that all recording processes are relatively safe. It was snowing a lot that day, and all of us braved the wind and snow to do this. The entire later period took about a week. After the song came out, everyone feedback It’s all very good. It’s really a relief.”

“The protective suit is all over the body, and the sweat soaks through the back. I don’t know who you are, but I know who you are for. For whom, for Wuhan, for The homeland and country are in danger, full of enthusiasm, rushing to the front line, looking across the horizon to know that your comrades are suffering and tired." This is the newly adapted "anti-epidemic version" "For whom", the soul of the artistic conception in the original lyrics is still there, just added. Words and sentences related to fighting the epidemic.

Zuhai revealed that when she first got the lyrics, she questioned the first line of the lyrics "Protective clothing all over the body", "Is this the lyrics? Is it so straightforward? It doesn't seem to be beautiful enough." Later she talked to her. The author communicated and the lyricist said, "It doesn't matter, you just sing like this." After the recording and the MV filming, Zu Hai felt that this sentence was the truest expression. And one of her favorite lyrics is "Who are you, for whom, when will my comrade-in-arms come back; who are you, for whom, my fellow Wuhan compatriots will not cry. Who is the most beautiful, who is the most tired, angels in white, compatriots in Wuhan , My brothers and sisters.”

sang to the depths of love, and Zu Hai shed moving tears in the MV. She said: "When I was recording, my emotions were already in my heart. When I was working on the MV, I was full of images of medical staff, all of which were shots of comrades in arms, so I couldn't help but shoot myself. I shed tears."

hopes that singing will give people strength.

looks forward to the end of the epidemic soon.

's "anti-epidemic version" and "For whom" touched countless audiences once it was launched. The unchanging classic melody and the real and touching lyrics after the adaptation are still the same after the affectionate singing of Zuhai It's exciting.

Zuhai said: "After the outbreak, our medical staff dared not fear life and death, and took the initiative to rush to the front line of the epidemic. They are the kindest ninjas and bravest angels. At this special moment, we sing a familiar melody again. , I hope that through my singing, I can inspire people and bring strength and warmth to people. I also hope that the medical staff and comrades fighting on the frontline of the Wuhan epidemic will pay attention to their safety, defeat the demon of the new crown virus as soon as possible, and end this battle."

Text/Reporter Lun Bing Tian Wanting Coordinating/Liu Jianghua