The same song: Foreign song

Author: Meng Xin, He Yue
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Since the large-scale musical variety show "The Same Song" on CCTV was broadcast, letters from audiences and fans across the country flew in like snowflakes. Reading those enthusiastic and full-of-expectation words, we resonated with you in the same way. What to do? It's impossible to reply to each one. How we wish to have a dialogue with you! We have been pondering a way to communicate with you. Music is the messenger that connects hearts, and television is an intuitive form of dialogue. We edited and published this book, "The Same Song – Foreign Songs," as the best answer, a book where music and television freeze a letter. The daily chitchat, the joys and sorrows to pour out, the aspirations to discuss – all find expression and response in this book. The 20th century has left us countless treasures in Chinese music. It is the echo of the century, the footsteps of artists, the beautiful memories of songwriters and audiences, and also our solace. In this song collection, we have selected over 200 excellent foreign songs compiled by our Chinese music workers, including songs from foreign films and TV shows, folk songs, art songs, and famous opera arias. These songs are a precious spiritual wealth contributed by people around the world and artists from various countries to humanity. They are worth us knowing, learning, appreciating, and listening to. Most of these songs are familiar and beloved by Chinese audiences. Through them, we can gain a glimpse of foreign cultures, understand the thoughts and emotions of people from different countries, and explore the characteristics of musical cultures in some nations. Although this understanding cannot be all-encompassing or deeply detailed, it is still valuable.