Songs on the Long March

Author: Li Shuangjiang
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Publish Date: 2006-12-21
Features: According to the editor of the book, the singer Li Shuangjiang, "The Songs on the Long March" is an collection that includes 40 songs such as "Armed Workers and Peasants United" and "August First at Dawn." It aims to showcase the musical achievements and glorious history of our army through these songs. In this collection, each song is accompanied by "Historical Background," "Summary of Lyrics," and "Teaching and Performance Tips," making it a comprehensive musical reader that combines literature and popularization. The songs selected for "The Songs on the Long March" are not all from the period of the land revolution. Songs created after the founding of the country that reflect the battle life of our army during the land labor revolution period are also included. Under the premise of balancing artistry and historical significance, bold selections of the repertoire have been made. The textual explanations in "The Songs on the Long March" have also required immense effort. With limited words, they introduce the historical events reflected in the songs, explain their historical background, analyze the musical structure, clarify the characteristics of language form and musical style, and provide teaching and performance tips.