In Wang Xuan's heart, there are two songs that are sacred. The first song is the national anthem "March of the Volunteers". Every time the national anthem is played, Wang Xuan will stop unconsciously, look for the source of the sound, stand at attention, pay attention, and sing along with his mouth.
The second song is "Singing the Motherland". This song was born in 1951 and witnessed China's new life, development, prosperity, from poverty to prosperity, from weakness to strength. And "Ode to the Motherland" is often used as the opening or closing song of major Chinese ceremonies. Therefore, this song has an equally sacred status in Wang Xuan's heart, second only to the national anthem.
Therefore, if it is only used for ordinary occasions, Wang Xuan is really unwilling to take out this song. But now it is used in the first part of the mass march in the National Day military parade, and the lineup is enough.
Because the first part of the mass parade is by no means just a mass parade, it is also accompanied by the national flag and national emblem. It is solemn, sacred and worthy of the song "Singing the Motherland".
After finishing the score, Wang Xuan booked a flight to the capital that day early the next morning because it would not delay the National Day celebrations. After landing, he went straight to the office of the National Day Organizing Committee.
After arriving outside, he called Wang Gui directly.
"Good morning, Teacher Wang Xuan." After the call was connected, Wang Gui was the first to say hello.
"It's already three o'clock in the morning, is it still early? Brother Wang, the theme song has been made. I'm outside your office now, but I can't get in." Wang Xuan said.
"Really?" Wang Gui was overjoyed, "Just wait, I'll go out to pick you up right now."
After hanging up the phone, Wang Guixing hurriedly walked out.
Seeing this, Zhang Zhijun stopped Wang Gui: "Xiao Wang, where are you going in such a hurry?"
"Reporting to the chief, didn't we invite Mr. Wang Xuan for a theme song yesterday? Mr. Wang Xuan said that he has made it and is outside now. I will go and pick him up." Wang Gui was once a soldier under Zhang Zhijun, so he has been Address Zhang Zhijun as chief.
"Ah? Is it done? Wait for me, I will go with you to pick up Wang Xuan." Zhang Zhijun was also overjoyed.
I just discovered yesterday that one of the theme songs was old and inappropriate. As the person in charge of the National Day Organizing Committee, Zhang Zhijun actually has an unshirkable responsibility and has been regretting and blaming himself.
Although he asked Wang Gui to invite Wang Xuan for a theme song, he actually didn't dare to have too much extravagant hopes. It was just like treating a dead horse as a living horse doctor. Who would have thought that Wang Xuan would actually compose a theme song overnight? How could Zhang Zhijun not be happy about this?
Although the theme song written in a hurry by Wang Xuan may not be suitable, Zhang Zhijun still has high expectations. Also, if there were no expectations for Wang Xuan, why did the organizing committee only invite Wang Xuan for the theme song at such a critical moment?
"March of Steel Torrent" and "Dislocated Time and Space" are still there. Among the dozen theme songs invited and selected by the National Day Organizing Committee, "March of Steel Torrent" and "Dislocated Time and Space" are definitely the most conspicuous ones.
The former's appearance with the equipment phalanx at the National Day military parade during the day can definitely inspire people and shock foreign students. Singing at the National Day Gala in the evening will definitely arouse enthusiasm for joining the army.
The latter sang at the party, and combined with the MV edited by Wang Xuan, I believe that few Chinese people will not shed tears, and it will definitely arouse a patriotic enthusiasm. Because the music video accompanying this song is essentially a patriotic education, and it is different from empty talk about patriotism. This song is a patriotic education and edification based on the selfless dedication, struggle, and sacrifice of our ancestors. It is real and profound.
Soon, the two met Wang Xuan at the door.
When he saw Zhang Zhijun, Wang Xuan was stunned: "Team Leader Zhang, why are you here?"
"I heard that your theme song has been made. Can I not come? This is simply my life-saving straw. Wang Xuan, don't be the team leader. Damn it, I have to call you Wang Xuan. If you Just call me Brother Jun if you don't mind." Zhang Zhijun said.
"Brother Jun, then I'll take the high road." Wang Xuan smiled and agreed. Although he may not necessarily have much contact with Zhang Zhijun in the future, it is always good to make friends with a heavyweight in the military.
"Speaking of which, Brother Jun, are you exaggerating? Although the theme song is a bit old, it is not unusable."
"It is no exaggeration. The country entrusted the National Day celebration to me because it trusted me. As long as there is imperfection, it is my dereliction of duty and the work is not done properly." Zhang Zhijun shook his head.
"Okay. Let's go to the recording studio first. First of all, I am not sure whether this song is suitable or not. I was just afraid of delaying the National Day ceremony, so I just flew over after writing the music score." In fact, as long as Zhang Zhijun changes, The idea of the theme song, "Singing the Motherland" is 100% sure to be chosen. Wang Xuan said this just out of modesty.
"By the way, Brother Wang, please inform the military band and choir to come together now. This song is a large ensemble, and with the lyrics, it becomes a large chorus. If you think it is suitable, you can use it in the first and last part of the mass parade A link.”
Zhang Zhijun and Wang Gui naturally had no objections when they heard this, and were secretly surprised. Could it be that the theme song of Wang Xuan's new work is another piece like "Steel DC March"? This is so talented.
Soon, the military band and choir came over. Wang Xuan distributed the prepared music scores and explained them on the spot.
Zhang Zhijun and Wang Gui also received one. But unlike the single-instrument scores the musicians received, the scores they received were complete, even with lyrics. The two first looked at the song title...
"Singing the Motherland"...the title of the song is good, at least it fits the theme very well.
Zhang Zhijun and Zhang Zhijun were actually afraid that Wang Xuan would compose a song like "March of Steel Torrent" again.
This is of course not to say that "March of Steel Torrent" is not good, it just has a different purpose. "March of Steel Torrent" is 100% suitable for military parades, but it seems inappropriate when used in mass parades. Fortunately, Wang Xuan knew what he was doing and what they wanted.
After seeing the title of the song, the two became more excited and looked down at the lyrics.
"The five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind, and the victory song is so loud;
Singing our dear motherland, we will become prosperous and powerful from now on.”
The first verse of the lyrics made the two of them shine. "The five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind, and the victory song is so loud."... This first line is very close to the song "The Five-Star Red Flag Stands in the East" when the People's Republic of China was founded. It has different tunes but the same purpose. Wonderful.
Looking down, the two of them became more and more excited.
“Across the mountains, across the plains, across the rushing Yellow River and the Yangtze River;
The vast and beautiful land is our dear hometown,
The heroic people stood up! Our unity and friendship are as strong as steel.
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We are hardworking, we are brave, and our five thousand years of history are glorious;
We have overcome all hardships to achieve today's liberation!
We love peace, we love our hometown, and whoever dares to invade us will be destroyed! "
"This song... these lyrics, seconds! It's great, these lyrics are great!" Wang Gui was a little incoherent.
"The glory of history, the hardships of founding the country, the quality of the people, the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, the unity and love of the nation, the new life of China, the outlook for the future, and the contempt for foreign forces... are all contained in these lyrics. As far as lyrics are concerned, this song is simply the sublimation of "Five-Star Red Flag Stands in the East", which is great. The lyrics written by Wang Xuan are really great!" Zhang Zhijun was not much better, and was very excited.
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