With the appearance of "Ambush from Ten Sides" and Liang Guyin's insightful commentary, the live stream became even more lively.
Needless to say, many people have already started calling their friends and family.
Its growth rate is extremely rapid, currently reaching over 2.6 million people, and it is still increasing significantly.
Just as Bei Chen and his group were about to start the next song, the number of people had just exceeded 3 million.
Song: "Breaking the Enemy's Formation"
Performed by: Mr. Mask, Wind Whisper Band
Ancient Music Collector: Mr. Mask
(This piece is a special version of "Breaking the Formation" by Mr. Guan Dazhou on the third season of "National Treasure"!)
Teacher Guan Dazhou revised and integrated multiple versions, striving to restore the grandeur of the original piece as much as possible.
The presidents of all the associations were immediately impressed.
Upon seeing the three large characters "Po Zhen Le" (破阵乐), their first impression was "Qin Wang Po Zhen Le" (秦王破阵乐).
Unfortunately, this piece has long been lost to history.
Now that Mr. Mask has been brought out, how much more perfect can it be?
However, they still had a good impression of Mr. Mask's attitude.
He did not write the full title "Qin King's Battle Song" directly, but instead used only the three characters "Battle Song" to replace it.
This is a sign of respect for the piece, and also a form of humility.
No matter how skilled later generations are, it is virtually impossible for them to recreate ancient melodies.
They have no idea how many people are performing.
Besides the common musical instruments, what else has been added?
Is there any dance or singing involved?
These are now very difficult to verify.
Therefore, the presidents are very tolerant. They don't need a 100% reproduction. As long as the charm of the song is close, it is already a rare good song.
The previous piece, "Ten Years of Ambush," was truly remarkable, so they had reason to believe that this one would be just as good.
The song begins!
The heavy, rapid sound of drums came rushing in.
At the 3-second mark, a pipa melody, sharp and resounding like a sword being drawn from its sheath, rang out.
At the 6-second mark, the shakuhachi followed, instantly creating a sense of desolation and bringing with it a chilling atmosphere.
The combination of these three elements creates a deadly ancient battlefield filled with the clash of swords and the lurking of blades in just 16 seconds.
It was as if the listener was transported back to the battlefield where Qin King Li Shimin led 3,500 elite soldiers and used his formidable military talent to decisively defeat Dou Jiande's 100,000-strong army at Hulao Pass.
At the 16th second, a rare instrument, the sanxian (a three-stringed lute), joins in.
This traditional instrument has an extremely rich timbre.
She can be as strong as steel, or as gentle as water.
It can be both elegant and ethereal, or popular and realistic.
It can be both joyful singing and dancing, and also plaintive and sorrowful lamentation.
The high frequencies are solid and crisp, the mid-frequencies are bright and mellow, and the low frequencies are full and rich.
The sanxian, in this context, is crisp, bright, and incredibly lively, like the sound of hooves as the King of Qin led his light cavalry on a rapid advance.
It also brings a subtle touch of exoticism, which better suits the flavor of the dance music.
The "Breaking the Formation Music" itself is a war dance, performed by 120 musicians dressed in armor, carrying halberds and banners, and named "Dance of the Seven Virtues".
The addition of the sanxian (a three-stringed plucked instrument) does not seem out of place at all; on the contrary, it enhances the "Kucha" element of the piece.
At the 26-second mark, the shakuhachi attacked again, and this part can be considered its solo.
The shakuhachi is rare in modern times, but it was quite popular in ancient times. Its tone is deep and vast, evoking images of towering mountains, mighty rivers, and boundless deserts.
At the same time, it comes to mind that this vast territory was conquered by the King of Qin.
After years of fierce fighting, the Eastern Turks were incorporated into the Tang Dynasty's territory.
After that, he successively conquered Tuyuhun, Gaochang, Xueyantuo, Kucha, and the Western Turks...
These regions were brought under the unified jurisdiction of the Tang Dynasty.
That's why we have the Kyushu map we have today!
As the melody grew increasingly soaring, the pipa sound resumed at the 57-second mark.
The powerful and menacing tone of "Ten Years of Ambush" is absent here; instead, the pipa's gentleness and crispness are on full display.
The shakuhachi is already quite robust; if the biwa were to be the same, it would be excessive.
On the contrary, the tenderness of the pipa here is more like the vast Tang Dynasty, with its all-encompassing spirit.
At 1 minute and 6 seconds, the high-pitched sound of the whistle came.
Its timbre is like a mountain stream, clear and melodious, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Its grand and majestic melody seems to herald the arrival of the Tang Dynasty's golden age.
Next up was the erhu, which was performed last.
As smooth as silk, melodious and graceful, it makes one feel as if they are in a flowing painting.
The appearance of each instrument was perfectly timed, showcasing its unique charm.
The flute is like a commander who decides battles from afar, sitting in a high position, ready to issue orders at any time.
The erhu is like a strategist with ingenious plans, giving full play to the commander's strategies.
The sanxian (a three-stringed plucked instrument) is like a light cavalry with swift hooves; given the chance, it can tear a gap in the enemy's defenses.
The pipa is like a general in armor, enacting a passionate battle of blood and sweat between two armies.
The shakuhachi is like a ruthless and fierce elite force; wherever it goes, nothing grows.
The large drum, like a solemn and well-organized main force, possesses an absolute commanding presence on the ever-changing battlefield...
These elements come together to form the invincible music of breaking through enemy lines!
At 2 minutes and 39 seconds, the female member of the Wind Whisper Band, playing the sanxian, resembled a warrior wielding a great sword, slashing left and right, invincible in the world.
Who would have thought that playing traditional musical instruments could be so cool, in no way inferior to Western instruments, making everyone in the live broadcast room cheer loudly.
At 2 minutes and 48 seconds, the climax of the piece arrives.
It is also the only multi-instrument ensemble piece.
The glorious Tang Dynasty, a time of peace and prosperity, has returned once again.
The listener felt as if they had entered the heart of the Tang Dynasty's golden age—Chang'an.
The streets were bustling with merchants, their cries of vendors rising and falling, and passersby coming and going in an endless stream.
In the teahouse, scholars and poets recited poems and composed verses, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Inside the palace, talented men and beautiful women chatted and laughed, and a single dance captivated the city.
Here, every brick and tile tells a story of a thousand years, and every scene reflects the glory of a prosperous era.
It is not only military and commercial, but also culturally magnificent.
Poetry, painting, music, dance... all converge here.
Li Bai's unrestrained spirit, Du Fu's concern for the country and its people, Bai Juyi's serene nature...
Poets used their pens to depict the panorama of the times!
This is the glorious Tang Dynasty!
This is cultural confidence!
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