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Chapter 280 Amidst the mountains and forests, countless heroes fought against the Japanese! In the green fields, guerrilla fighters displayed their prowess!
【oh!!!】

To be honest, when the title of the song "Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River" was first announced by the host, many people felt a special sensation...

The Yellow River, as my country's mother river, has always held a "special status" throughout history.

As a widely recognized "representative of revolutionary songs," Shen Ming'en's musical style has always been very "mainstream." In numerous previous "promotions," it was mentioned that Shen Ming'en personally composed, wrote the lyrics, and sang this song. So, as soon as the song title was released, many people spontaneously made a lot of "associations"...

Especially the suffix "Defend the Yellow River" in the song title, it really evokes memories of that glorious era, that humiliating history of being invaded by the mundane world...

At that time, it seems there was indeed a period when the local people attempted to divide our territory using the Yellow River as a boundary.

If this work is related to that period of time, then its theme itself is very exciting. In addition, this work is a "choral" piece. If it also has some "connection" with the "surging waves" of the "Yellow River", then the "chemical reaction" that occurs will immediately capture the hearts of many audience members!
And indeed, Shen Ming'en's collaboration with the Morning Light Orchestra on "The Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River" did not disappoint anyone.

Although "recitation" as a "performance form" is not only not mainstream, but is also considered by many young audiences to be particularly... awkward most of the time!

But Shen Ming'en's first two lines of recitation truly brought out that "spirit and energy" through the way he "spoke"!

Dressed in a Zhongshan suit, with his hair styled in a slicked-back style, his smooth forehead and distinctive features were fully displayed to the audience. When he recited, his eyes were bright and his expression was exceptionally solemn. His voice was loud and clear, full of confidence, giving people the feeling that he was "pure and upright."

To be honest, Shen Mingen's "image" gives people a very "pure and upright" feeling.

He embodies the classic image of a disciplined, sunny, and handsome man. Thanks to years of exercise, he has a great physique, standing over 1.8 meters tall without an ounce of excess fat. When dressed in formal attire, he truly exudes a youthful and carefree vibe.

Because he doesn't control his diet much and loves to eat meat, Shen Ming'en always gives people the feeling of having "abundant energy and blood." His eyes are bright and his speech is powerful and resonant. It is precisely this "abundant energy and blood" that makes him so "powerful" when he recites those few lines!
Crotch burning...

This was also thanks to the cooperation of the band members on site.

Actually, a standalone recitation can be quite awkward, but the addition of musical instruments makes all the difference. The listener's ears are automatically drawn into a certain context by the instruments, and listening to the recitation within that context naturally feels different.

To be honest, Shen Ming'en set a really good precedent. The fact that he could draw the audience in with just a few lines of recitation is something that not just anyone can do...

It's funny, actually Shen Ming'en didn't have a specific opening for this "recitation"; it was his own idea. If he hadn't been one of the main characters in this performance, he probably wouldn't have been willing to stand in the center position.

The "Dawn Orchestra" has its own candidates for "recitation," and Jiang Xu, the vice-leader of the orchestra who was "humiliated" by Shen Ming'en before, is one of the best and "representative" of them!
But...

During the "rehearsal" process, everyone noticed that Jiang Xu, perhaps due to his age or something else, always seemed a bit weak and listless when reciting...

The emotions, actions, including pauses in the tone of voice, volume, timbre, etc., are all fine, but it gives people a feeling of "insufficient strength".

To put it nicely, it's called "insufficient vital energy"; to put it bluntly, it gives people a feeling of "weakness".

Then the orchestra leader, Chen Ning, suggested that Shen Ming'en give it a try...

You know what, it works really well!

Although Shen Ming'en is far inferior to Jiang Xu in terms of "technique", he is far superior in the most important aspect, "spirit".

So in the end, the responsibility of starting this "recitation" fell on Shen Ming'en's shoulders.

As it turns out, Shen Ming'en did not disappoint; the start was excellent...

That's why the effect is so strong when everyone in the orchestra joins the conductor in the main chorus of the song!
"The wind is howling!"

"The horse is neighing!"

"The Yellow River is roaring! The Yellow River is roaring!"

To be honest, these choral ensembles really have their unique "charm." You know, the moment when everyone sings in different parts together, all the audience members feel...

It felt like listening to a bugle call!

The rapid and exciting main theme really seemed to imitate the surging waves of the Yellow River, instantly drawing all the audience in!

Even those who thought Shen Mingen's earlier "recitation" wasn't very good were immediately drawn in by this high-energy chorus before they even had a chance to complain!

Many people were already on fire!

Under those circumstances, the band members once again demonstrated their exceptional singing skills!
After singing those few lines of the chorus, they immediately lowered their voices and sang again:

"The hills west of the river rise ten thousand feet high!"

"The sorghum is ripe in Hebei and east of the river..."

In terms of performance, "The Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River" is sung in a classic "canon round", which is a "polyphonic technique".

This "canon round" emphasizes creating a very strong "auditory impact" through the "relay" of vocal parts!
And as it turns out, this choice of singing style has added a lot of color to the work. After the two high-energy lines "The wind is howling and the horses are neighing" at the beginning, the song immediately lowers to "The mountains west of the river are ten thousand feet high", followed by a loud chorus of:
……

"Amidst a sea of ​​troops!"

"There were so many heroes in the War of Resistance against Japan!"

"Inside the green gauze curtain!"

"Guerrilla fighters display their heroism!"

……

The music is expansive yet well-paced, with two to four voices singing in succession, each voice repeating the melody of the previous one, creating a "chasing and catching up" effect!

It gives one the feeling that thousands of troops are gathering from different directions and eventually converge into an unstoppable torrent!
[Holy shit! Holy shit!]

【Aaaaaah!!!】

The audience at the scene certainly didn't know, but the viewers in the live broadcast rooms back home were absolutely thrilled!

【A generous gift of crab, what is this?!】

[Is this something I can listen to without paying?!]

[Do you think I deserve to hear something this good?!]

[This choral performance is so good! I was completely drawn in!]

Good heavens, when I first heard the song title, I thought it was a song praising the Yellow River, something more soothing. Who knew it was a war song!

[Haha... Same as the comment above, I thought so too!] ...

War Song!

These two words started appearing repeatedly in the live stream rooms in China.

In fact, just by hearing the song title and without any prior announcement of the song's content, many people would genuinely think it's a work "praising the Yellow River"...

As my country's mother river, this river indeed has too many stories to tell.

But then again…

If it were simply a song praising the Yellow River or a lyrical song, it might not have that much "tension"!
It is precisely because of the "battle song" nature of "Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River" that it ignited the enthusiasm of every Chinese person right from the start!

The sizzling sound is also closely related to the arrangement of the music...

There's no need to elaborate on the vocals; let's talk about the instrumentation, or the instrumental parts.

The symphony orchestra used timpani, trumpet, and snare drum to enhance the rhythm, while the piano or orchestra's powerful playing simulated gunfire and horse hooves, turning the music into an "auditory battlefield." This broke away from the "uniform language" of traditional choral singing and made the entire performance more dynamic and combative!
It's fair to say that the song's arrangement is full of details!
In terms of "professionalism," "technique," and so on, the singers and symphony orchestra of the Morning Light Orchestra are truly "top-notch"!

although!

Before that!

Shen Ming'en and the Morning Light Band's "duet" performance has been heavily promoted, and the audience's expectations have reached an all-time high!

But at this moment, at the opening of "The Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River", the audience's expectations were "satisfied" to the greatest extent!

Shen Mingen, from his time on "Chinese Music Center" until now, seems to be telling the audience that they can have the highest expectations of him, and he can satisfy them all!
What is this called?
That's what you call "strength"!
……

"They picked up their homemade cannons and foreign guns!"

"Wielding broadswords and spears!"

"Defend our homeland!"

"Defend the Yellow River!"

"Defend North China!"

"Defend all of China!"

……

The performance on stage continued, and the "shock" the song brought to everyone continued to spread!

"Oh!"

"Gift crab!"

"WTF!"

"That singing was amazing!"

On the scene, whether it was overseas Chinese and foreigners who came to support their compatriots, or foreigners who came "by reputation", almost everyone showed an amazed expression when the middle section of "Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River" came.

Foreigners are sometimes more honest than us Chinese. Their reactions to amazing works are really exaggerated. Look at these foreigners on the scene. When the director's camera pans across them, some of them cover their heads, widen their eyes, and look like they have seen a very "shocking" work.

It's easy to imagine the kind of shock this work brought to foreigners.
In reality, these foreigners might find it difficult to immediately grasp the deeper meaning of "The Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River," nor understand the lyrics, thus failing to comprehend the sense of national righteousness felt by our people...

To put it bluntly, lyrics do have "national boundaries".

but!

Music knows no borders!
Bel canto, choral singing, symphony... and so on are very popular in Da Piao Liang, and are generally regarded as representatives of "high taste and high style".

Perhaps they don't understand our language or grasp the "spiritual core" that the song is trying to express, but at least they can understand the music and the "waves" of voices from everyone in the choir!

They can even understand the sounds of a symphony orchestra playing piano, violin, strings, and other instruments in harmony!

What's that called?
That's what you call "professional level"!
Just in terms of "professional level" alone, Shen Ming'en and the Morning Light Orchestra are enough to shock these foreigners!

now……

Shen Ming'en and the Morning Light Band's "professional level" has only just begun to show the tip of the iceberg!
Next comes the real show!

They continued singing:

……

"The wind is howling..."

"The horse is neighing..."

"The Yellow River is roaring, the Yellow River is roaring..."

……

Compared to the first section of the performance, this section clearly shows a difference between male and female voices. The female voices lead the way, followed by male voices of different parts. Different parts repeat the same melody, creating a "chasing and chasing" effect, just like the one mentioned before. Even though there aren't that many people, they manage to create the feeling of "thousands of troops" through their voices!

Every single person's voice was so clean and pure. This group of bel canto freaks were simply outrageously professional. As the camera panned across them, the "emotions" of each person were so "full"!
Actually, many people will have different feelings after listening to it a second time...

It's not just that the band members' singing style has changed and become more layered; everyone has also gained a deeper understanding of the "lyrics."

The lyrics of "The Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River" abandon empty slogans and directly convey the fighting spirit through "concrete scenes", making each line have a strong sense of imagery.

Take those few lines from just now, for example: "The wind is howling, the horses are neighing, and the Yellow River is roaring." By using the "roaring" and "howling" of heaven and earth, the Yellow River's surging power is linked with the nation's anger, allowing the audience to instantly feel the crisis and the power!
What is this called?
This is an "impressive aura" created by a "natural image"!
The sheer power of the song is overwhelming, and the combination of different singing styles, expressed through the voice, allows even foreigners who don't understand the lyrics to feel the "surging waves" of our mother river, the Yellow River, with wave after wave.

It can be said that, even up to this point, the "Yellow River Cantata: Defend the Yellow River" has already left an indelible impression on the hearts of many viewers...

And this is just the beginning!
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(End of this chapter)