The Same Song: A Century of Chinese Film Songs Selection

Author: Meng Xin
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Since films had musical scores and film songs, melodies closely tied to the screen began to enter our lives. Many classic songs 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, around the years 1930 to 1945. During this period, China was in a critical time of resisting foreign invasion and striving for national independence. A large number of outstanding works from this era, though diverse in style, shared a certain degree of ideological combativeness or rebelliousness, 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 Fishlight Song, and The March of the Volunteers.