Huayu 1992: Starting with the CCTV Young Singers Competition

Chapter 89 Original Pop Music "Ode to Young China"

Singing performances and various other shows followed one after another.

However, none of the various performances were as amazing as Zu Hai's "Good Luck".

Everyone is looking forward to Lin Hanjiang's new song.

At this moment, Zhou Tao's clear and pleasant voice came from the front of the stage, beginning to announce the next program.

The backstage area is bustling with activity again.

Lin Hanjiang walked to the side curtain section, from where he could glimpse part of the audience seats.

His self-scanned light searched, hoping to catch a glimpse of that familiar figure.

Of course, we hope for Zhang Ye's appearance.

My senior said she would try her best to come and see his graduation performance tonight.

But after scanning around several times, I didn't see it.

He felt a little disappointed, but he could understand.

At this time, my senior sister is likely to have her own performance or recording tasks.

At their stage, especially for top talents like Zhang Ye who are highly regarded by many, their schedules become increasingly difficult to control.

The party continued.

Singing, dancing, skits, and instrumental solos—the program was spectacular, constantly igniting the audience's enthusiasm.

The clock in the background slowly but surely moved toward the final stage.

Lin Hanjiang stood quietly in his corner of the waiting area, his eyes closed, mentally going over the emotional flow and performance details of "Ode to Young China" one last time.

This is not just a song; it is a carefully prepared graduation declaration, a report to his teachers, and a spiritual cry for a broader future.

By choosing Liang Qichao's magnificent essay from a century ago, he did not intend to revive the past, but rather to inject the timeless and inspiring words of the sage into the specific context of 1992.

The heart of a young man about to leave the ivory tower and prepare to throw himself into the torrent of the times is filled with boundless passion and emotion.

In terms of arrangement, he boldly adopted symphonic music as the base, incorporating the rhythmic power of rock music and the finishing touches of ethnic instruments, pursuing a listening experience that is both classical and modern, both magnificent and full of vitality.

Time seemed to stretch out as anticipation settled.

Finally, the applause from the previous segment gradually subsided.

Zhou Tao stepped onto the stage again, her voice carrying clearly through the conversation, echoing throughout the concert hall.

"Distinguished leaders, fellow students, and honored guests. Four years of campus life have passed in the blink of an eye, and it's time to say goodbye once again. We always say that youth are the future of the country and the hope of the nation. At the end of tonight's gala, we are very honored to invite a special student from this year's graduating class. He not only made history on the stage of the Young Singers Competition, but also expressed the feelings and responsibilities of a generation of young people towards the times through his compositions and songs."

She paused slightly, then raised her voice: "Next, please enjoy 'Ode to Young China,' composed and sung by Lin Hanjiang based on the famous poem by Liang Qichao, which is over a century old!"

"Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!"

The expected applause rang out.

The deep red curtain was slowly drawn back to both sides.

The stage lights did not immediately turn on, but instead focused on one side of the stage.

There, two rows of children wearing white shirts and red scarves stood neatly.

They stood ramrod straight, their small faces serious yet filled with excitement.

A deep, rhythmic prelude, like the pulse of history, played by cello and timpani, slowly rises, establishing a solemn and powerful tone.

Then, clear children's voices sang in unison, like the dawn breaking through the silence:

The wisdom of the youth makes the wisdom of the nation; the wealth of the youth makes the wealth of the nation.

A strong youth makes a strong nation; a free youth makes a free nation.

The wisdom of the youth makes the wisdom of the nation; the wealth of the youth makes the wealth of the nation.

A strong youth makes a strong nation; a free youth makes a free nation.

The children's voices were clear and resonant.

It possesses an innocent purity, yet it has a powerful, awe-inspiring force due to its words that have transcended centuries.

Every word of the recitation resonated in the hearts of the audience.

Many of the senior professors' eyes instantly welled up with tears; they heard a spirit that transcended time and space being passed down through these familiar passages.

The leaders of the performing arts troupe nodded slightly, agreeing that this combination of classical literature and music was both sophisticated and innovative.

The children's voices finished reciting, and the lingering sound seemed to still echo in the rafters.

The stage lights suddenly blazed on, and the powerful melody of the symphony orchestra roared in, like a torrent of the times surging forth.

Lin Hanjiang's figure appeared under the spotlight in the center of the stage.

He wore a simple gray suit, his posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his face was calm.

Only those eyes shone brightly under the light, like two burning flames.

There was a sense of excitement before the performance.

Lin Hanjiang raised the microphone and began to speak.

The sound wasn't a high-pitched shout, but a deep and powerful narration that instantly overshadowed the grand accompaniment, clearly reaching everyone's ears:

The rising sun shines brightly, its path is radiant. The river emerges from its hidden source, flowing into a vast ocean.

His singing is completely different from the tender narrative of "The Story of Spring" and the bold declaration of "Entering the New Era". Instead, it is a kind of singing that combines the spirit of a scholar with the passion of the times.

[A dragon rises from the abyss, its scales and claws flashing]

The young tiger roars in the valley, and all beasts tremble in fear.

The sound, supported by the symphony orchestra, sometimes surged like a mighty river, with a magnificent momentum.

Youth is free, youth is wild.

[His body is like mountains and rivers, his spine upright]

[Dare to measure the sun and moon again]

Today, I am the only young man.

[Daring to challenge heaven and earth, testing its edge]

[Undeterred by obstacles, who can stop us?]

The world laughs at me, but I will strive to be stronger.

Live up to your youth

He was singing, but more than that, he was making a declaration.

The song encapsulates the author's reflections on the nation's destiny over the past century, his yearning for national rejuvenation, and his awareness of the responsibilities of his generation of youth.

The skill has reached a state of perfection, and the emotion is about to burst forth.

Each word seems to carry weight and warmth.

The audience was completely captivated.

The older generation heard echoes of history and entrustments of hope, while their peers heard a shared passion and a call to the future.

Although the lyrics are in classical Chinese, Lin Hanjiang's performance and modern arrangement create a seamless and inspiring contemporary feel.

Just then, Lin Hanjiang's gaze swept across the entrance to the audience seating area to his side.

A figure hurried over and quietly sat down in an empty seat.

It's Zhang Ye!

She appeared to have just finished her schedule, her face still damp with a light sheen of sweat and her stage makeup not yet completely removed, and she was wearing a light blue dress.

She looked up and her gaze met Lin Hanjiang's on the stage.

In that instant, Lin Hanjiang felt a weight lift from his heart.

He couldn't concentrate, but the sense of reassurance from his senior's arrival made his performance even more serene and powerful.

Lin Hanjiang nodded very slightly in that direction.

Zhang saw it too. A proud smile appeared on her face. She waved vigorously at him, then immediately sat up straight and listened attentively.

Zhang also understood the intention behind his choice of this song. It was not just a graduation performance, but a firm declaration of his commitment to his musical path.

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