Huang Zhan, the lyricist of "Shanghai Beach", has never been to Shanghai, but he describes the changes in Shanghai vividly with the sentence "The waves are flowing, and the river will never stop for thousands of miles." In front of you.
"The Bund I" (English: The Bund I) is an early Republic of China drama series produced by Hong Kong Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., with 25 episodes in total. Zhao Zhenqiang serves as the producer. This drama is The first volume of "Shanghai Beach Series".
This drama caused a scene of empty streets at that time, and its theme song was even more popular.
The theme song "Shanghai Beach" was sung by Ye Liyi, composed by Gu Jiahui and written by Huang Zhan. It was included in the album of the same name "Shanghai Beach" released by Ye Liyi in 1980. This song is the theme song of the TV series "Shanghai" starring Chow Yun-fat and Zhao Yazhi. In 1980, the song won the third Top Ten Chinese Golden Melody Awards.
Creative background
Huang Zhan said that the inspiration for writing this song came from his experience of diarrhea, and the lyrics "Running, wandering, the river will never end for thousands of miles" came from this . When Huang Zhan composed this song, he was in a hurry. Since there was no fax machine, he and Gu Jiahui collaborated on the phone. Gu Jiahui sang the song over the phone, and Huang Zhan had to sing it to him again after copying it to see if it was correct; Huang Zhan only took 20 minutes to fill in the lyrics.
Song Appreciation
This song is melodious and has strong ups and downs. Ye Liyi’s rich and unrestrained voice sings the bustling battles and deep-rooted tenderness in Shanghai. There are many feelings hidden in "Shanghai Beach". From this song, you can hear the sounds of home, country, hometown, etc., and you can also taste the unique flavors of life in the song. ***2 "Shanghai Beach" MV Huang Zhan uses waves and tides in his lyrics to metaphorize the setbacks and peaks of life. This lyricist, who has never been to Shanghai, uses the sentence "The waves are flowing, thousands of miles are rolling." "The River Never Ends" depicts the changes in Shanghai as if it were before our eyes. The grandeur of the melody and the lingering love and hate in the lyrics make this song deeply rooted in people's hearts and has become a classic in the Chinese music scene.
In 1990, Hong Kong selected the top ten TV series of the 1980s. "Shanghai" topped the list of the top ten TV series, beating such classic dramas as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "Rogue Tycoon"; 1999 In 2016, the Malaysian media selected the top 100 Chinese TV series of the 20th century, and "Shanghai" ranked first.
This drama was broadcast on Jade Channel in 1983, August 1990 at 2:15 pm (three consecutive series) and 1994. It was re-broadcast on TVB Galaxy Channel on March 23, 2013, 2018 It will be rebroadcast on Jade Channel on March 6, 2019.
"Wandering, wandering..." the song "Shanghai Beach" takes us back to the old Shanghai in the 1930s. Although seventy or eighty years have passed, the legend of old Shanghai is still vivid. It seems as if it happened yesterday, in the late 1970s.
This song can be said to have a strong sense of imagery. Running and flowing, the magnificent scene of the Huangpu River comes to mind, which is also in line with the historical background of the undercurrent of Shanghai society at that time. Every time I hear this song, I can't help but think of the scene of fighting between dragons and tigers on the beach in Shanghai.
"Shanghai Beach" expresses people's desire for love. In the emotional entanglement between Xu Wenqiang, Ding Li and Feng Chengcheng, although Xu and Feng have a foundation of love, they want to love deeply, but it is difficult to fall in love, and they want to separate, but their love is still lingering. In the relationship of constant separation and chaos, Xu finally lost Feng. Although the process was poignant and full of love, it was more about the helplessness of heroes and beauties in troubled times who cannot finally get married. Rather than saying that Xu lost to love, it is better to say that Xu lost to the times. Xu and Feng's ending is very similar to that of the Republic of China, when it was weak and forced by foreign powers, and many things were beyond its control. The country was in a precarious situation, so how could personal happiness be guaranteed? After all, love is a dream that Xu pursues throughout his life.
The song "Shanghai Beach" is the theme song of the TV series "Shanghai Beach". The theme song and the TV series became famous together. Composed by Gu Jiahui, with lyrics written by Huang Zhan, and lead singer Yip Liyi, this song has become one of the classics of Cantonese pop songs.
The music begins with a slow piano melody that moves the heartstrings, and then evolves into a sad Hulusi melody, taking people into the old and turbulent era of Shanghai in the 1930s. The music is accompanied by slightly brisk guzheng music. People can't help but think of the love story between Xu Wenqiang and Feng Chengcheng that happened in Shanghai.
Memories full of age!
I once wanted to be Xu Wenqiang
When I think of Shanghai Tang music, I think of TV series and movies about Shanghai Tang.
"Shanghai" is a Republic of China drama produced by Hong Kong TVB, directed by Zhao Zhenqiang, Tan Ruiming and others, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Zhao Yazhi, Lui Liangwei and others. The play is set in Shanghai during the Republic of China. It describes the love and hatred of the characters in Shanghai gangs and the love story between Xu Wenqiang and Feng Chengcheng. The show was first broadcast on Hong Kong Wireless Television in 1980 and was introduced to mainland China in 1985. In 1990, Hong Kong TVB held a selection of "Top Ten TV Series of the 1980s", and "Shanghai" ranked first.
"The Gambler II" is a comedy romance film produced by Sanhe Film Company, directed and produced by Wang Jing, starring Stephen Chow, Sandra Ng, Ng Meng-tat, Gong Li and others. It was released in Hong Kong, China on August 21, 1991. The film mainly tells the story of A Xing who returned from studying at the God of Gamblers and unexpectedly returned to Shanghai in 1937. A Xing assisted Ding Li in winning a life-and-death bet against Kawashima Yoshiko, shattering Kawashima Yoshiko's ambition and saving Shanghai.
I remembered Fa Ge holding a cigar in his hand and looking back with a smile, but it gave me a tragic feeling [cool]
"Shanghai Beach", the moment the music sounded, again I feel like I was young and frivolous
The national aesthetic back then was so good!
The male god is wearing a black trench coat and a black top hat
Walking politely on the Shanghai beach in the rainy night
Think about the various little freshties nowadays Meat
Alas
"Like a big river
never stops"
When you think of the music of "Shanghai Beach", you will think of Xu Wenqiang and Feng Chengcheng, as well as the national enthusiasm and patriotic feelings of the people of that era. Be patriotic and love your family. Only when you have a country can you have a family.
Shanghai Beach has left a deep mark on people! That represents love! Friendship! Nostalgia!