Free style

Author: Cui Jian
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: The book "Free Style," a dialogue-based work between philosopher Zhou Guoping and rock singer Cui Jian, has recently been launched by Guangxi Normal University Press, drawing significant attention from the media and publishing industry. It is reported that this book is the first written work by Cui Jian, who has approved his involvement in its creation. The book has already been serialized, excerpted, and reviewed in dozens of newspapers across the country and is set to become a popular cultural topic. Related to "Free Style" are five dialogues between Zhou Guoping and Cui Jian held on February 1, June 9, June 21, August 3, and December 2 this year. The collision between a philosopher and a rock singer itself is a unique cultural event. More inclined to express himself through music, Cui Jian has chosen to use language and text this time, becoming the central figure of the conversation. This is Cui Jian's first written work, in which he shares his insights on a wide range of topics, including music, art, life, and society. In Zhou Guoping's view, Cui Jian is a person who unites art and personality. "He stands directly in his state of existence, without any interval or transition needed. The power of his music and thoughts lies in this." Cui Jian represents the thunderous voice of the 1980s and the free style associated with rock and art. Whether through music or words, Cui Jian appears as a figure of rebellion, much like the lyrics he once sang: "I seem to have become a heroic bird, flying between the sun and repulsion. I opened my mouth and let out a voice I had never done before. This sound was too stimulating, frightening people."