Guzheng Solo, Chapter 10: Lin Jiaotou Fengxueshan Temple, Chapter 11: Lin Chong's ascent to Liangshan on a snowy night is a wonderful chapter of "Water Margin" and has been performed on the stage many times. In 1962, Lu Xiutang and Wang Xunzhi adapted and developed the melody of "New Water Order" based on a section of the Kunqu Opera "The Story of the Sword: Running at Night" to express the scene of Lin Chong running to Liangshan Mountain at night in the snow.
Although the Zheng song "Lin Chong Runs at Night" is based on "The Story of the Sword." "Running at Night" was created for the theme, but in the music, it actually basically reflects the contradiction and conflict between reality and ideals. From the sluggish beginning, driven by the melody of Kun Opera and the unique techniques of guzheng, the music gradually The end of the song shows the positivity of "win a life and make a comeback", which is also what makes this music deeply touching.
The whole song is divided into four sections. The first section is an adagio with a free rhythm. The syncopated rhythmic patterns in the bass range alternate with the finger-wagging melody in the middle and high ranges, expressing Lin Chong's inner sighs and grief.
The second section turns to Allegretto. The first half has various rhythms and techniques, imitating the gongs and drums scene in opera, expressing a fearful and uneasy mood; the second half is accompanied by the fixed bass of the left hand. , the right hand plays a rapid melody in the high register, with a sense of urgency.
The third section uses continuous rolling strumming, repeated chanting and double-string shaking techniques to simulate wind and snow.
The fourth melody is compact and firm, showing that Lin Chong finally made up his mind and rushed to Liangshan.