Only 20 famous military songs were found.
1. "March of the Volunteers"
"March of the Volunteers" was written by Tian Han and composed by Nie Er. It is the theme song of the movie "Children of the Storm" and is known as the clarion call for the liberation of the Chinese nation. Since its birth in 1935 at a time when the nation was in danger, it has played a huge role in inspiring the patriotism of the Chinese people and later became the clarion call of the Chinese people. *The national anthem of the Republic of China.
In 2004, the national anthem of the Republic of China was officially designated as "March of the Volunteers." In 2015, "March of the Volunteers" was selected as my top ten favorite anti-war songs organized by the Central Propaganda Department.
2. "Military Song of the Chinese People's Liberation Army"
The military song of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the song is called "March of the Chinese People's Liberation Army". It was originally "March of the Eighth Route Army", with lyrics written by Zhang Songru (Gong Mu) and music composed by Zheng Lucheng. It was composed in 1939 and is one of the songs in the group "Eighth Route Army Cantata". During the War of Liberation, the "March of the Eighth Route Army" was changed to the "March of the Chinese People's Liberation Army" with slight changes in the lyrics.
On July 25, 1988, it was designated as the military anthem of the Chinese People's Liberation Army by the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China.
3. "Military Song of the Eighth Route Army"
In the winter of 1938, in order to reflect the heroic achievements of the Eighth Route Army officers and men during the Anti-Japanese War, who fought hard and fought bloody battles, composer Zheng Lucheng collaborated with Gong Mu to create "Eighth Route Army Cantata".
"The Military Song of the Eighth Route Army" is the second selection in the chorus. The lyrics truly reflect the glorious achievements of our army in guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines, protracted warfare, mobile warfare, and the victory in the first battle at Guanxingguan, etc., and praise the heroic spirit of the Eighth Route Army soldiers who "ran into the battlefield with generous elegies" in order to fight for independence and liberation. The melody is simple and catchy, suitable for mass singing, and it was widely circulated throughout the army at that time.
4. "Military Song of the New Fourth Army"
In the spring of 1939, in order to mobilize the majority of officers and soldiers to implement the instructions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on the anti-Japanese national united front and the New Fourth Army's combat policy, the New Fourth Army cooperated with the troops To carry out education on revolutionary traditions and boost morale, the head of the military suggested composing a New Fourth Army military song.
In March, Chen Yi first wrote the first draft of the lyrics, which was later revised and finalized by Ye Ting, Xiang Ying and other senior New Fourth Army generals. He Shide, the leader of the New Fourth Army's Lu Xun Art Troupe, composed the music, which became a collective oath of the New Fourth Army troops. The war song, together with the "Eighth Route Army Military Song", has become the two military songs that the New Fourth Army must sing when resting and recuperating between operations.
5. "The Battle Hymn of the Chinese People's Volunteers"
The "Battle Hymn of the Chinese People's Volunteers" was originally called "Defeat the Ambitious Wolf of American Imperialism". Created in 1950, with lyrics written by Ma Fuyao and music composed by Zhou Weizhi. This song adopts the form of a march, with majestic momentum and sonorous rhythm. In March 1954, it won the first prize in the "Three-Year National Mass Song Awards" organized by the Ministry of Culture and the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. It is a song that is very popular.
6. "Guerrilla Song"
"Guerrilla Song" was composed by Chinese composer He Luting in 1937. The melody of "Guerrilla Song" is light, smooth, lively and lively, with a flexible snare drum-like rhythm running through the whole song. It not only gives the tune a sense of progression, but also expresses the guerrilla fighters' cleverness and flexibility in dealing with the enemy and waiting for opportunities. Typical image of destroying enemies.
On August 26, 2015, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television released the results of the online voting for "My Top Ten Favorite Anti-Japanese War Songs". "Guerrillas Song" was one of the 10 songs selected.
7. "Defend the Yellow River"
"Defend the Yellow River" is the seventh movement of the "Yellow River Cantata". The songs are sung in unison and in turn. It has broad mass appeal and is a song widely spread by the anti-Japanese military and civilians. Lyricist: Guang Weiran (Zhang Guangnian), composer: Xian Xinghai.
8. "Unity is Strength"
"Unity is Strength" was written by Mu Hong and composed by Lu Su. It was produced in Huangni District, Pingshan County, Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region in June 1943. of a small village. On August 26, 2015, the results of the online voting for "My Top Ten Favorite Anti-Japanese War Songs" showed that "Unity is Strength" was one of the 10 songs selected.
9. "March of the Broadsword"
"March of the Broadsword", also known as "Cut the Heads of the Japs with the Broadsword", was composed by the composer Mai Xin in Shanghai in July 1937 An anti-Japanese and national salvation song. This song was composed to praise the "Big Sword Team" of the 29th Army of the National Revolutionary Army who used swords to kill Japanese troops near the Great Wall. On August 26, 2015, "March of the Broadsword" was selected as one of the 10 songs in the online voting results of "My Top Ten Favorite Anti-Japanese War Songs".
10. "Litany of the Detachment of Women"
"Litany of the Red Detachment of Detachment of Women" is a revolutionary song from the dance drama "The Red Detachment of Detachment of Women". The dance drama "The Red Detachment of Women" is a proud milestone in the history of Chinese ballet. It creates an unprecedented image of the heroic Chinese Detachment of Women "wearing pointe shoes" and combines the techniques of Western ballet with the expression techniques of Chinese folk dance.
Created a masterpiece of the century in national ballet, and achieved a world miracle of the perfect integration of Chinese and Western cultures in the field of ballet art. In terms of music creation, music such as "Lien Ge of the Detachment of Women" and "The Water of Wanquan River is Clear and Clear" has been enduring for decades and is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
11. "The People's Navy Moves Forward"
"The People's Navy Moves Forward" was composed in 1950. It was written by the creative group of the Hai Zheng Art Troupe and composed by Lu Ke. With a high-spirited and exciting melody, the song sings about the high enthusiasm of naval soldiers to build the new Chinese navy and the fearless spirit of defending the motherland's maritime borders. After this song came out, it became a representative song of the navy and a portrayal of the musical image of naval soldiers. It has been widely circulated for decades and still retains its artistic vitality.
Although it is not officially used as a military song of the Navy, the Navy customarily uses it as a military song and plays it at the end of major gatherings, celebrations and ceremonies. It is also a must-play piece when the naval fleet visits.
12. "I am a soldier"
"I am a soldier" is one of the famous revolutionary songs in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. This song was born in After the outbreak of the Korean War, Lu Yuan's lyrics and Yue Lun's music were composed. The author believes that this song has changed the discriminatory concept of soldiers in old China that "good men should not be soldiers".
The song later won the first prize in the People's Liberation Army's All-Army Art Performance. It was later widely included in Chinese revolutionary song publications and was often sung at official celebration parties.
13. "Return from Target Shooting"
"Return from Target Shooting" was composed by musician Wang Yongquan in 1960 while he was in the army. The lyrics were originally published in a 1959 publication. The songwriter accidentally saw it and added the second half of the lyrics to create this popular song.
The melody of the song is fresh and beautiful, novel and unique. The lyrics added to the song based on the "note name" of the melody and the "password" at the end more fully demonstrate the united, tense, serious and lively fighting style and optimistic spirit of the revolutionary warriors.
14. "Learn from Lei Feng, a Good Example"
"Learn from Lei Feng, a Good Example" is a song co-created by composer Sheng Mao and lyricist Hong Yuan in the 1950s. A song with great influence in the late 1960s and early 1960s. The songs are exciting and uplifting. On March 5th every year, "Learn from Lei Feng Day", "Learn from Lei Feng's Good Example" has naturally become the theme song. This is a passionately composed song that only took a few hours from creation to singing.
15. "Three Major Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention"
"Three Major Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention" is known as "The No. 1 Red Classic Song" and "China's No. 1 Military Song" , has been sung for many years and can be heard on many important occasions.
On October 10, 1947, Chairman Mao drafted the "Instructions of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Headquarters on Re-promulgating the Three Major Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention". From then on, the unified content of the "Three Major Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention" became known as The form of the order was fixed and became a unified discipline for the entire army.
The melody of this song precedes the lyrics. As early as the National Revolutionary Period, different versions of songs with its lyrics were widely sung in China. The "Military Song of the National Revolutionary Army" was also adapted from this song.
16. "Singing the Motherland"
"Singing the Motherland" was written and composed by Wang Xin. It is a patriotic song. On September 12, 1951, Premier Zhou Enlai personally issued an order of the Central People's Government: "Ode to the Motherland" should be widely sung throughout the country. The song has become a ceremonial song, opening song or closing song for various major events in China. In 1989, the song won the China Record Corporation Golden Disc Award.
17. "My Motherland"
"My Motherland" is an episode of the mainland Chinese movie "Shangganling" (produced in 1956). Lyrics by Qiao Yu and music by Liu Chi, the original singer is Chinese soprano Guo Lanying. In 2007, China's first lunar exploration satellite, Chang'e-1, also specially selected this song to carry it.
18. "Night at the Military Port"
"Night at the Military Port" is a lyrical music work that reflects the combat life of sailors. It was created in 1980. Lyrics are written by Ma Jinxing, music is composed by Liu Shizhao, and original singing is by Su Xiaoming.
The image of the song describes the lovely sailors stationed in the military port, spending hard nights on the warships blown by the sea wind and waves, and lovingly praises the hard work of the naval soldiers in defending the territorial waters of the motherland. Heroic feat. The lyrics are touching and the melody is melodious, leaving a deep impression on people.
19. "We Walk on the Main Road"
"We Walk on the Main Road" is a red classic song written and composed by Li Jiefu in 1962. This is a song that boosts people's morale. Premier Zhou Enlai liked this song very much. The song was conceived in the spring of 1962 and published in the spring of 1963.
At that time, the Communist Party of China and the People’s Republic of China had just bid farewell to the difficult and painful three-year difficult period. It was a dynamic reflection of the strongest voice of that era. It was the determination of the Chinese people to overcome natural and man-made disasters, and to work hard and become self-reliant. The heart song and battle hymn of building socialism. In December 1992, "We Walk on the Main Road" was listed as one of the 124 Chinese classic music works by the Chinese National Culture Promotion Association.
20. "We Are Soldiers"
"We Are Soldiers" was written by Wang Xiaoling, composed by Zang Yunfei, and originally sung by Liu Bin. It is deeply loved by soldiers and the people, and is praised as "the song of a true soldier".
In the era of reform and opening up, soldiers gave up many personal opportunities and performed their sacred duty of defending the motherland with selfless dedication. In 1994, Wang Xiaoling, who was a soldier, felt this when he was deeply involved in life in the army and composed the song "We Soldiers".