Cover News Reporter Xu Yuyang
It has been several days since the start of the Winter Olympics. The tension and excitement in the field always hit the audience's nerves, and the encouragement outside the field also has its own world. As early as a few months before the start of the Winter Olympics, a series of literary and artistic creations such as film and television dramas, songs and other themes have responded positively. They are now being launched one after another, allowing the general public to experience the sports charm of the Winter Olympics in all aspects. Among them, there are many literary works that jointly contributed to the Winter Olympics with foreign artists.
Winter Olympics tribute song " Forever You and Me" is created by songwriters Zhang Heping and Shu Nan . Chinese soprano Lei Jia and famous Italian tenor Andre Bocelli . The piano performance part is performed by Lang Lang . The song was officially released on February 7.
National soprano Lei Jia
Lyrics reflect the simplicity of the Great Way Chinese traditional philosophy
integrates the most nation with the most world
"The world is so big, reunion is in Beijing again, summer is winter again, and ice and snow are floating on the earth." The lyrics of "Always Together" are simple and simple. The producer explained that the lyrics mainly reflect the simplicity of the Great Way Chinese traditional philosophy. The title of the song is closely linked to the Olympic spirit, which symbolizes world peace, friendship and unity. The soothing and warm music is full of the firm power to work together, achieve peace, and move towards the future together.
The lyricist Zhang Heping of "Together forever" and the songwriter Shu Nan are an old partner. Shu Nan told reporters that when he saw the lyrics written by Zhang Heping, he was very excited. "Beijing is the first city to host the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics . How can our music better present this change? How to embrace the world? The best way may be to integrate the most ethnic and the most world together."
So, at the invitation of Shu Nan, the singer Lei Jia, a Chinese national music , cooperated with the world-renowned Italian singer Bocelli, collided with the music sparks, and then invited Lang Lang, who integrated things, to serve as the piano accompaniment. "This is also a fusion of art and technology. We have very tight time. The recording and shooting are all during the Spring Festival and New Year. Everyone gave up all their vacation time." Shu Nan introduced that he recorded Lei Jia's singing part in Beijing and filmed the MV at the same time. Pocelliza was recorded in Milan, Italy. Lang Lang is going to organize a team in Paris, France to record the piano part.
Pianist Lang Lang
"Especially the East and the West have time difference, and the editing and combination of music is not simple, so during the New Year, everyone is almost day and night. This cooperation is as the lyrics say, 'I will be with you forever', no matter the East and West, no matter the nation or the world, we will always be together and look to the future together." Shu Nan said.
Cooperation between old friends
reflects the emotion of "embracing all friends"
2008, the theme song of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics "You and Me" touched the global audience with its simple and sincere lyrics. The interpretation of Liu Huan and Sarah Brightman is impeccable. "Always Together" also chose the way of chorus of Chinese and foreign countries to show that people around the world work together.
Bocelli has long been famous all over the world. He is known as the fourth largest tenor in the world and once left his name on Hollywood Walk of Fame. His record sales are amazing, and he is also an old friend of Chinese audiences. In 2021, he also participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala through cloud recording.
Italian tenor Andre Bocelli
After receiving the invitation, Bocelli agreed almost immediately. He told the producer, "As an artist, it is my responsibility to talk to everyone's heart. China has an extremely rich history and profound cultural heritage. From any perspective, culture and art help people understand each other, provide valuable support for world peace and development, make people as close as brothers and eliminate any possible distrust."
Therefore, Bocelli expressed his honor to be able to participate in the production of the Winter Olympics songs, and also mentioned that China is a country he loves very much.
National singer Lei Jia said that "Always Together" is a memory and echo of the Beijing Olympics, and it is also a full display of Beijing's new appearance as a city of Double Olympics. "The song is full of Chinese elements and the tune is very moving."
Bocelli and Lei Jia have known each other for a long time, including Lang Lang, and it is not the first time that everyone has worked together. "This is a gathering between old friends. I am an old partner with Bocelli and Lei Jia have been good friends for so many years. The meaning of the song seems to be explaining: we want to embrace all friends." Lang Lang, a cultural promotion envoy and pianist at the Winter Olympics, told reporters, "The song is very warm and moving, showing friendship and beauty, so I hope to play this emotion for the world."
(picture provided by the song producer)
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