The original singer of the song "The Waves of Honghu Lake" is Wang Yuzhen.

"The Waves of Honghu Lake" is a song sung by Wang Yuzhen. It was composed in 1958. It was first used as the theme song for a scene in the opera "Red Guards of Honghu Lake" premiered by the Hubei Provincial Experimental Opera Troupe in 1959, and in 1961. After the opera was adapted into a movie of the same name, it became the theme song of the movie and soon gained wider dissemination.

The lyrics use the rhyming form of common rhyme, divided into two parts: the first eight sentences and the last six sentences. The first film re-writes the scenery of Honghu Lake, and the second film re-expresses gratitude. The song is rich in folk song characteristics and is a symbol of Hubei folk songs. In 1994, he was selected for the "Hundred Songs in Praise of China" Outstanding Commemorative Song Award.

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Song Appreciation

The lyrics of "The Waves of Honghu Lake" use the rhyme form of Tongyun, with a wider opening of Jiangyang rhyme. It is not only suitable for expressing majestic and heroic emotions, but also catchy and rich in musical beauty of tone and rhythm. After being separated from poetry, emotion is still the basic attribute of lyrics.

The content of lyrics is expressed through careful structural form. Effective organization and careful arrangement of paragraphs and sentence patterns are important means for lyrics to express specific emotions. The lyrics of "The Waves of Honghu Lake" are divided into two parts: the first eight lines and the last six lines. The first film re-writes the scenery of Honghu Lake, and the second film re-expresses gratitude. The lyrics of the first film are concise, clear, vivid and profound, which can give people rich associations.

The early morning sunshine, the blooming lotus, and the simple fishing boats outline a real and moving Honghu Lake with just a few strokes. Fishermen live near the water, where they rest when the sun rises and sets. Relying on this natural Honghu Lake, "the boat goes out to cast the net in the early morning and comes back in the evening to fill the cabin with fish" has become the main production activity.

Honghu Lake is rich in products and is rich in lotus root. Due to its unique climatic conditions, the rice yield is very high. Moreover, there are many wild ducks in Honghu area, and the feather fans made from wild duck feathers are still a nationally famous traditional handicraft. In June, the city is filled with the fragrance of lotus flowers, and in July, lotus seeds hang heavily. Between the sparkling waves, Honghu Lake gives people a prosperous life.