Time background
From August 1934 to June 1936, the Chinese Red Army of Workers and Peasants carried out an unprecedented great Long March. With extraordinary perseverance, the Red Army overcame the encirclement and interception of hundreds of thousands of reactionary Kuomintang troops, crossed the inaccessible snowy mountains and grasslands, and experienced a journey of 25,000 miles in ten provinces. Finally arrived at the destination-northern Shaanxi. 1965, in order to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March, Xiao Hua, who had participated in the Long March, reviewed his real experience in the Long March and completed 12 epic with vivid images and sincere feelings. Later, composers such as Chen Geng, Sheng Mao, Tang Ke and Qiu Yu chose 10 songs to form a group of songs, which described 10 interlocking battle life scenes respectively, and skillfully integrated folk tunes from various regions with the tunes of traditional Red Army songs, and finally merged into a large-scale vocal suite with distinctive theme, rich content, novel form and unique style-
Introduction of group songs
The whole group of songs is divided into farewell, breaking the blockade, shining Zunyi Conference, crossing Chishui River, crossing Dadu River, crossing the snowy grassland, reaching Wuqi, Zhu Jie, good news and assembly branch, 10. Praise the legendary 25,000 Li Longda Parade in China's revolutionary history. Decades have passed, and "Long March Songs" has been accompanied by the growth of several generations. Many of its aria are well-known and have been sung to this day. In this familiar melody, what flashes is true passion and the most beautiful revolutionary romantic spirit. The Song of the Long March-The Red Army has not been afraid of the expedition for more than 30 years. In order to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Red Army of Workers and Peasants in the Long March, Xiao Hua wrote lyrics, Chen Geng, Sheng Mao, Tang He and Qiu Yu composed music, and Tang Jiang conducted it. The Song and Dance Troupe of the Political Department of Beijing Military Region successfully held a large-scale vocal suite "Song of the Long March" in the People's Theatre on August 1965. In the process of creation, rehearsal and performance, Song of the Long March has received cordial care and guidance from proletarian revolutionaries of the older generation such as Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, He Long and Luo Ruiqing and leading comrades of the Beijing Military Region. It is an excellent work of art, which embodies the efforts of leaders, experts and the masses. She eulogized the revolutionary spirit of the Chinese Red Army of Workers and Peasants under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman Mao, and eulogized the legendary and magnificent epic in the revolutionary history of China with profound and concise vocabulary, fresh and moving melodies, rich national style and popular performing art forms, which was magnificent and touching. After performing in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing and other places, it received great response from the society. Some songs were quickly sung among the masses, and were praised as important symbolic works in China's chorus history, and were selected as China's classic music works in the 20th century. Under the instruction of Premier Zhou on 1966, "Long March Songs" was listed as an important repertoire for the China party and government delegation led by him to visit Romania, Albania and other countries with the art troupe. Later, after repeated adaptation, it was made into a musical art film, which became the key reserved program of the Comrade Song and Dance Troupe of the Political Department of the Beijing Military Region for 30 years. Xiao Hua, the lyricist of Song of the Long March, was only eighteen when he took part in the Long March, and was the political commissar of the Second Division of the Red Army when he crossed the grass. 1in September 1964, he served as the director of the General Political Department. 1April, 964, Comrade Xiao Hua went to Hangzhou for rest due to hepatitis. He thought of those comrades who fell down on the hard long March, and often couldn't sleep at night. They often get up at night and write poems and lyrics. Passion and tears soaked the back of the paper. In order to write the Long March songs well, Comrade Xiao Hua repeatedly studied Chairman Mao's exposition on the Long March in a small building near the West Lake in Hangzhou, and studied the poems and songs of ancient and modern China and foreign countries. I don't know how many sleepless nights I stayed up, and I lost a lot of pounds. A few months later, I finally wrote the first draft of "Long March Songs" and asked for opinions repeatedly. 1964 1 1 was basically finalized in mid-June. With profound and concise lyrics, fresh and beautiful tunes, rich national style and popular performing art forms, Song of the Long March eulogizes the revolutionary spirit that the Red Army has gone through hardships and finally won, and also embodies the strong will of the Chinese nation to be indomitable and stand on its own feet in the world. The Long March is not only the precious wealth of China and China People's Liberation Army, but also the concentrated expression of national spirit and national will. As the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong said, "The Long March spirit is the soul of the nation". Therefore, "The Long March Suite" has been performed for more than a thousand times in the past 40 years, becoming a masterpiece in the history of China's chorus and one of China's classical music works in the 20th century.
Edit the lyrics of this "Long March Suite"
Say goodbye to ...
1. Say goodbye to the red flag and the horn blows. Soldiers, don't go home. Wang Ming's route was extremely sinful, and the enemy was rampant after five "encirclement and suppression" campaigns. The red army's main force went on the road and its strategy shifted to the distance. Men, women and children came to bid farewell, tears stained their clothes and told a long story. Hold the hand of the Red Army tightly. When will relatives return to their hometown? Dark clouds can't cover the sky, and the red sun shines forever. The revolution will win, and the enemy will eventually be buried.
Break through the blockade
2. Break through the blockade, and the air is crisp in autumn. The enemy is outnumbered and the military situation is busy. The Red Army crossed Du He at night, crossed Wuling Mountains and seized Xiangjiang River. In thirty days, the flying troops broke through four blockade walls. Not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice, not afraid of suffering, killing tigers and wolves one by one. The whole army misses Chairman Mao and looks forward to the sun in the fog.
Zunyi conference shines brilliantly.
3. Zunyi Conference presented a splendid Miaoling show and the rising sun. A hundred birds crow to announce the arrival of the Spring Festival. The Zunyi meeting shone brilliantly, and the whole party and army celebrated it together. The Marxist-Leninist line refers to sailing. The heroic teacher Daoba won a great victory, and the enthusiasm of workers and peasants became the Red Army. Wise leaders will take the helm and the revolution will make great strides.
Sidu Chishui made a surprise attack.
4. Sidu Chishui goes out of Hengduan Mountain, and the road is difficult. The sky is like fire and the water is like silver. Relatives send water to quench their thirst, and a family of soldiers, civilians, fish and water. Hengduan Mountain, the road is difficult. The enemy is heavily armed and the border of Guizhou is under pressure. Soldiers are marching all over the world, and Chishui Four Crossing the Raiders. Wujiang River was crossed by the natural disaster (chóng), and the enemy came to Guiyang to force Kunming. The enemy abandoned the armor and threw the pipe, and our army drove away with victory. Move the tiger on the mountain and attack Jinsha. Chairman Mao's fighting is really like a god.
Fly over the Dadu River
5. Flying over the Dadu River, the water is fast, the mountain is dangerous and the wolves are fierce. Athletes skillfully cross the Jinsha River, and brotherly nations meet. On the edge of Anshun field, he was brave and fearless, treading waves to annihilate enemy soldiers. 240 miles day and night, shot down and chased Luding. The iron chain bridge is magnificent, and the warriors will remain in the name of England for generations to come.
Over the snowy mountains and grasslands
6. Passing through the snowy grassland, the snowy area is vast, the plateau is cold, and food is cut off. The Red Army is an iron man and is not afraid of difficulties. Snow-capped mountains bow their heads to welcome guests from afar, and grass blankets and mud blankets set up tents. Wind and rain invade the bones more ruthlessly, and wild vegetables are more determined to satisfy hunger. The officers and men share weal and woe, and the revolutionary ideal is higher than the sky.
To Wuqi.
7. Wuqi, gongs and drums, yangko set sail. The Yellow River sings and the Great Wall rejoices. The magic soldier descended to Lazikou, and Baizhang Cliff was the ladder. The red flag exhibition on Liupan Mountain is sweeping the enemy. Good news came from the soldiers and civilians in Shaanxi and Gansu, and the teacher won to Wuqi. The north and south brothers joined hands to expand the base areas.
celebrate a victory
8. I wish Jiejie heavy snow and welcome the dust. The enemy invaded and gave gifts. The long journey is not stable enough, and the enemy's siege is very tight. Chairman Mao came to command the battlefield, and the whole army was excited to kill the enemy. The sound of guns in Zhiluo was urgent, and more than 10 thousand enemy soldiers were caught in the net. Captured the enemy cattle alive, and the army and the people won a great victory. The groundbreaking ceremony was successfully completed and the military and civilians triumphed.
Announce good news
9. Convey good news of brotherhood and comradeship. Release good news and deliver good news. The heroic second and fourth armies fought for a long time in several provinces. After many hardships, we gathered in Ganzi City. Walking in the snow of Minshan, singing loudly and walking side by side in the north. The soldiers and civilians in the border area were ecstatic, and the red flag fluttered to welcome their loved ones.
General Assembly Division
10. The red flag of the general assembly division fluttered and the bugle sounded. The horses roared and sang loudly. The iron flow is 25 thousand Li, and the Red Army is famous all over the world. The Japanese invaders broke Chiang Kai-shek's soul and took their lives. The army is happy to come to the people, and Qianshan sings. Singing leader Chairman Mao, singing the great * * *.