"This gentleman has explained it in great detail!" Kong Xiangyun nodded slightly. There aren't many young people who have such an understanding of opera these days.
"So, Xiaolu, the reason we let you learn opera and inherit traditional culture is not to let you learn everything."
We can discard those dross-like things.
But the essential parts can be learned.
I think this masked gentleman can integrate opera into songs, which is a kind of inheritance and innovation.
With such skills, he would have a place in both the world of opera and the world of music.
Therefore, we should not underestimate traditional culture.
Because we are originally from Kyushu, even if you don't deliberately try to connect with it, this feeling is still deeply ingrained in our bones..."
Kong Xiangyun habitually talked to his granddaughter, even though he knew she wouldn't listen.
"I understand, Grandpa, I'll learn!"
"Sigh, are you complaining that I'm too long-winded again?" Kong Xiangyun sighed, then suddenly realized something was wrong.
Ee ee ee...
"What did you just say? You want to learn opera?" Shocked, Kong Xiangyun plucked out several hairs from his beard.
“Yes, Grandpa, I want to learn!” Kong Silu nodded emphatically.
"I used to think that traditional opera was nothing special, but when I actually entered the music academy, I found that there were many people who were good at singing."
Some people are blessed with a voice that no one can match.
Some people have special skills that give them an advantage. For example, one of my seniors has an average voice, but his Peking Opera singing is very powerful, and he quickly became a celebrity on campus.
And Mr. Mask's two songs today both made me feel the charm of traditional opera.
I just realized that I had unknowingly missed so much...
Like most people, Kong Silu comes from a family where her parents and grandparents all possess many unique skills, such as playing musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, painting, dancing, and sports.
When I was little, I was lazy and didn't want to study. I gave up halfway through.
Or perhaps they felt pressured too much by their families, became increasingly resistant, and gave up halfway through.
It wasn't until I went to university that I realized these talents not only give you priority in choosing a partner, but also cultivate your character outside of studying and working, making life more meaningful.
Kong Xiangyun patted her granddaughter's head with satisfaction: "It's alright, it's never too late to learn..."
...
The emergence of "Wujiapo" has not only gained a group of young fans, but also a group of middle-aged and elderly people who love opera.
Innovating while inheriting tradition—that's their highest praise for Mr. Mask.
Then came the third song.
People are very curious. The first two songs were already so wonderful. Will this third song, which is the finale, be able to dominate the music charts like "Blue Lotus" in the previous episode?
Song: "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion"
Singer: Mr. Mask
Performed by: Mask Band, Wind Whisper Band
Lyrics and music by: Mr. Mask
(This is actually a song performed by Jay Chou, with music composed by Jay Chou, lyrics by Vincent Fang, and arrangement by Chung Hsing-min!)
Among ancient-style and traditional Chinese style songs, "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" is definitely a top-tier work and another masterpiece by Jay Chou.
When the audience sees this title, their first impression is of the pinnacle of Chinese calligraphy, the first running script in the world by the Sage of Calligraphy, Wang Xizhi, known as the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion".
So this song is about traditional culture related to calligraphy!
First it was Taiwanese opera, then Peking opera, and now calligraphy. Mr. Mask certainly hasn't broken his promise.
Calligraphy, hailed as "poetry without words, dance without form, painting without pictures, and music without sound," is indeed a shining pearl among the treasures of traditional Chinese culture.
Although I haven't held a pen for many years, I still feel envious every time I see bloggers with beautiful handwriting in videos.
I think Mr. Mask's idea is great—promoting calligraphy—that's fantastic, I have to give it a thumbs up!
All three songs contain obvious elements of traditional culture, which makes every Kyushu resident feel very comfortable.
This is a song that truly belongs to Kyushu!
As soon as the lights came on, everyone fell silent and listened intently.
The intro then begins:
The first note was from the erhu.
Its melodious rhythm is like a flowing calligraphy scroll, using the bowstring as a pen and music as ink to create ever-changing melodies.
It complements the theme of calligraphy in the song perfectly!
That ancient flavor instantly came to mind, intense and captivating.
"Practicing calligraphy by copying the Lanting Preface, one's running script flows like clouds and water."
"The door opens under the moonlight, your footsteps are light and delicate, just like my own."
"Too busy to capture the beauty of your face, though a thousand-year-old monument is easy to rub."
"..."
I didn't deliberately try to imitate Jay Chou's pronunciation. Everyone has their own style, and Bei Chen has his own rhythm.
Unlike Zhou Shen's version, Bei Chen's voice is much more forceful, which, when paired with the lyrics, is like a powerful calligraphy, expressing strong strength and momentum.
However, in this short segment, more people's attention is on the lyrics than on the melody.
While "Riding a White Horse" and "Wujiapo" are good, the lyrics are somewhat lacking, and the classical style isn't quite as strong.
However, the "Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion" is different.
Words like "shepherd's flute," "yellow wine and side dishes," and "waves on the shore" give the song a more ancient Chinese flavor.
Even those who aren't producers can get a sense of it.
The poem is perfectly balanced in its parallelism and profound in its content, encapsulating the imagery of classical poetry. It is no less impressive than the lyrics written by talented individuals in the ancient style poetry circle.
This is the kind of traditional Chinese style song that everyone is familiar with!
The chorus soon followed:
"Unrelated to romance, I'll inscribe this preface and await your reply."
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