A Century of Chinese Film Song Anthology

Author: Meng Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: To express our gratitude to our dear friends for their long-standing support and love for "The Same Song," the author meticulously planned this "Everlasting Classics" on the occasion of its fifth anniversary. Various types of songs have been carefully compiled into this collection. Let these unforgettable songs flow through the river of time, merging into eternal classics. We hope this songbook will accompany you as you savor the beautiful melodies and captivating tunes once again. Since films began to have soundtracks and film songs, melodies closely tied to the screen have entered our lives. Many of these classic songs have even demonstrated an artistic vitality longer than the films themselves. The peak of Chinese film song creation emerged alongside the prosperity of the Chinese film industry, approximately between 1930 and 1945. During this period, China was in a critical time of resisting foreign aggression and striving for national independence. A large number of outstanding works from this era, though diverse in style, largely shared a certain degree of combativeness or rebellious spirit in their themes, reflecting the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation and serving as the strong voice of the time. Among the most renowned representatives are "The Road Song," "The Graduation Song," "The Fisherman's Light," and "The March of the Volunteers," among others.