A hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix itself is a very cheerful tune, which is mainly spread in Shandong, Anhui, Henan, Hebei and other regions. When playing this song, the performers often imitate the songs of various birds with rich imagination and skillful skills, with lively expressions, a particularly cheerful mood and a strong atmosphere of life.

Introduction to China Traditional Music, edited by Yuan, published by Shanghai Music Publishing House-305 pages: "By performance and arrangement, the score of" A Hundred Birds at the Phoenix "is divided into three parts. The first part is lyrical and full of singing, and the speed changes from middle to fast; The second part, the main body of music, vividly simulates the singing of various birds; The third part, a warm and cheerful ending. The first part of the music uses a sedan chair with folk instrumental music. The melody is lyrical and full of festive colors. "

This shows that this song is really suitable for festive occasions, so why do we hear it at some funerals? It is because there is a folk custom in some areas-weddings, funerals and weddings. Encyclopedia of weddings, funerals and happy events refers to: the deceased is highly respected, long-lived and happy; Family prosperity; At the age of eighty or ninety, such a funeral for the dead can be described as a happy funeral. All the happiness, all the life and death. This basic condition is indispensable.

The key point of the funeral is whether you are happy or not, so the tonality of this song is appropriate. In most cases, the death of an 80-year-old or 90-year-old family member, as long as the children and grandchildren are full, will basically be counted as a funeral, and any respect is empty talk. After all, there is nothing wrong with death.

I will hear this song at a funeral that does not belong to happiness or loss. ...