The spring breeze of reform and opening up is blowing all over the country, and all sectors of Chinese society are full of vitality. The entertainment industry is also ushering in a rare development opportunity in this east wind. The film industry, in particular, rose rapidly in the 80s and flourished.
A number of films full of ideological connotation and artistic appeal came one after another, such as "Little Street" and "Sea Flowers", which truly reflected the characteristics of the times and showed the spiritual outlook of people's struggle, which was welcomed by the audience.
At the same time, a large number of eye-catching newcomers and stars have also emerged, such as Zhang Yu, Guo Kaimin, Huang Bo, etc. They are full of youth and in their prime, conveying the vitality of youth to the audience through the screen, making the film market usher in an unprecedented climax.
In this context, the film awards are also in full swing. Heavyweight film awards have been born one after another, such as the Hundred Flowers Award, the Golden Rooster Award, etc. Each award-winning work selected can spark heated discussions from all walks of life.
This undoubtedly stimulated people's enthusiasm to devote themselves to the film industry and participate in the film selection, and laid a solid foundation for the later film song awards.
In 1981, in the context of the booming film industry, the China Film Golden Rooster Award joined hands with the People's Radio Station to hold a far-reaching event - the first "15 Excellent Film Songs" selection.
After layers of selection, 15 popular classic old songs were finally selected.
The vast majority of these songs have melodious lyrical melodies and light and joyful rhythms. Coupled with catchy lyrics, people can't help but hum along. Not only did they fit into the plot of the movie and become an integral part of the plot progression, but they were also broadcast on the radio and loved by generations.
For example, the catchy "How Beautiful Youth Is", the affectionate "Camel Bell", and the beautiful and lyrical "Mountains Full of Red Leaves Like Colorful Xia" have all become golden songs of old songs, leaving a beautiful echo in people's hearts.
Time flies, years change. While these films and stars have faded from the limelight, these melodic and classic movie songs have endured and continue to influence memories for generations.
They have become treasures in the development of Chinese film music and precious wealth of our film culture.
The song "Camel Bell" describes the deep friendship between the actor Liu Jie and his old comrades. Although the two have not seen each other for a long time, the sincere friendship that is like siblings has not been erased by the time of long-term separation.
The success of this song is due to the careful creation of Yu Yang, the "old general of camel bell". He not only participated in the creation of lyrics, chose Wang Liping, who was a close friend of him, to compose the music, but also personally selected the powerful singer Wu Zenghua to sing.
General Yu's careful choice of every detail has achieved the touching classic status of "Camel Bell".
Wang Liping is a well-deserved national composer. His melody for "Camel Bells" is deep and solemn and slightly tragic, and with the heart-stirring lyrics, it successfully evokes the resonance of simple male friendship.
As for the singer Wu Zenghua, his voice is rich and mellow, and his interpretation is deep and introverted but full of true feelings, which makes people moved. It can be said that the just right singing is the icing on the cake again, making "Camel Bell" stand out in the eyes of the public, and it can truly be called a "touching" masterpiece.
Zhu Fengbo, this name must not be unfamiliar to many post-80s and post-90s. His slightly immature but penetrating voice reminds people of the melodies that once sounded.
Zhu Fengbo has formed an indissoluble bond with many popular movie songs. He contributed his voice to "The Mountain is Full of Red Leaves", and perfectly interpreted the soft and moving artistic conception of the song; The "Ski Song" he sang for the cartoon "Snow Child" is soft and fresh, harmonious and unified with the picture scene; He also "encountered" the classic interlude "Flying to a Distant Hometown" again, and the two fell in love, making this song bloom everywhere.
It can be said that Zhu Fengbo's sweet and bright voice adds infinite vitality to the above three songs, making them classics suitable for all ages. Although the singer later faded out of the entertainment industry, his masterpieces are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and they are still well-known in the north and south of the country, becoming a popular national memory.
A good song is inseparable from the composer's splash of ink, and it also needs the exquisite interpretation of powerful singers to fully present their soul and energy. Singers such as Li Guyi, Zheng Xulan, and Jiang Dawei are the most shining promoters behind these movie hits.
Li Guyi has a mellow voice, and she injects refreshing and soft feelings into "Bosom Friend", which fits the theme of the film and makes people moved. Zheng Xulan's soft female voice sang "Mom Left Me a Song" like a passing past, reproducing childishness and nostalgia.
And Jiang Dawei, the golden voice, gave "The Song of Peony" a smart and smooth vitality with his unique sadness and warmth.
It can be said that it is the sincere interpretation of these singers, their enthusiasm and sweat, that have made many movie episodes like tigers and become popular classics. And their vocal traits, which are both affectionate and full of personality, also play a natural role in the spread of the song.
These excellent movie interludes are not only deeply rooted in the memory of the older generation, but also widely inherited to the post-90s and post-00s, becoming a postcard of Chinese music culture.
They have been in the summer night, accompanied by the evening breeze and the sound of fireflies, turned into a faint song by someone's window; They have also been quietly drifting into the dreams of countless people like a wisp of fragrance with the rotation of the small tube.
Now, these good songs are being reborn in another way, rejuvenating on stage. The original singer made them into melodies and brought them to the scene, awakening the public's good memories with their immature youthful voices; The new generation of singers is also inheriting the classics while giving them new ideas and new sounds.
It can be said that these popular movie songs have gradually become a staple, rejuvenated in the inheritance, and continue to promote the spread of Chinese music culture. With the flick of their fingers, they can evoke the bits and pieces of an era.
Therefore, we must carry forward this precious cultural wealth and let its voice spread to every corner of the world.