Chapter 810: Tradition and Change

Zhang Yu said: "Speaking of why! This is a complicated issue, and I am afraid that if I say a few words, I really can't say it clearly." In fact, when performing abroad, the target audience is naturally foreigners, and if foreigners want to buy and applaud us, then they must meet the aesthetic standards of foreigners. Our folk music, in the eyes of foreigners, meets the criteria of curiosity, I have never heard it, and it is fresh, but because Chinese and Western music culture is fundamentally different, although it sounds novel, it has no beauty for them. It's like classical Chinese, Chinese people feel beautiful, but do foreigners feel that way? So in my opinion, if we want to sell our culture to the world, then we have to be flexible, and there is no other possibility. ”

Lin Jiankai frowned when he heard this, and said, "Is it still traditional culture if it is flexible? Wouldn't that become a second devil, nondescript?"

Zhang Yu smiled when he heard this, and said, "So this is embarrassing! Unless we want to maintain the 100% purity of our own culture, then we can make this kind of flexibility without cutting it." But is it possible? Because the great fusion of world cultures is not just an imagination, but a cultural trend. It's like Hanyu Pinyin! Isn't this a clear manifestation of cultural integration? Do people still think that Hanyu Pinyin is not a part of Chinese culture?"

Lin Jiankai nodded when he heard this...... It seems that from this point, it is difficult to oppose Zhang Yu's statement!

Zhang Yudao: "In fact, cultural integration is everywhere, but most people don't want to admit it. Just like the ancient music that has become popular in recent years, many works during this period advertise themselves as 100% Chinese style and 100% cultural restoration. You must know that this is a very funny statement! Because the accompaniment of many works during this period even includes guitars, basses, and drum kits, how can it be 100 percent cultural restoration? Even if we don't mention the relationship between the instruments, then what about the harmonic system used to construct these music! Many of the works are created using Western harmonic acoustics, and during this period, not only are the types templated and stylized, but they sound almost the same. It can also be said that among these works, except for those cold words that others can't understand, they have nothing to do with traditional culture at all. It can be said that this is a kind of cultural fusion of two devils!"

Jiang Chenxuan, who was sitting next to her, heard this and interjected: "Our company is still planning to help me package a series of antique works to cater to the market. Listen to you say that! It seems that there is something wrong with it. ”

Zhang Yu said: "You think so, you just misunderstand what I mean." I mean, cultural integration is everywhere, and it should not be denied its existence because of those so-called vanities, and at the same time deny the value of its existence. If Chinese folk music wants to go global, it must accept and integrate with Western music into a new kind of music. If national music does not want to accept this fusion, then there is no way to go global. Many people may think that there are many Chinese in the world, and even if they don't go to the world, national music can survive. But you have to know that if you don't encroach on other people's markets, you are tantamount to letting your own markets out and letting others encroach on them. The same is true for music! The ancient music that fills the market, removing the lyrics, is simply a skeleton built with the Western music system, isn't this a kind of alternative sadness for our national music system?"

Lin Jiankai was silent for a while when he heard this...... "Then, according to what you say, the things that merge and represent tradition will disappear." If it doesn't merge, it also means that the traditional things will disappear?"

Zhang Yu nodded and said, "It can only be said that no one in the world will stop the pace of cultural integration! If national music does not change, then the scale of the market will only get smaller and smaller, and it is only a matter of time before it disappears." Let's just say that before the New Wave culture swept the world, those ancient scores, let alone performances, are now very rare even for people who can understand them. In fact, it is already struggling with the national treasure stage of the archives! many people just don't want to admit it. A hundred years from now, some people will regard the current ancient music as 100% traditional music, and it is not a second devil. In fact, this statement is also correct, because it is born on the basis of Chinese culture, and without Chinese culture, there would be no it, so what is it if it is not a part of Chinese culture? The only difference is that it will be more patterned and lose the soul and essence that Chinese culture should have. This can only be said to be a regret with inevitability!"

Lin Jiankai nodded when he heard this, and said, "It seems that if our national music wants to go to the world and make changes, it can only be an inevitable thing." ”

Zhang Yu nodded and said, "Even if you offend people, you have to say it! ”

Lin Jiankai said: "In fact, the internationalization of national music has a long history of domestic voices, but it is easier said than done. It is only possible to have a talented musician who understands Chinese and Western music. I think, Mr. Zhang, you have a little bit of this meaning!"

Zhang Yu smiled when he heard this, and said: "I don't dare to say such a big thing! I can only say that this is a systematic project! Relying on me alone, of course, my ability is limited." But I'll give it a try when I have the chance! After all, I just happen to have such a little ability, and it would be a pity if I didn't do anything. ”

Lin Jiankai smiled when he heard this: "That's great! There is a genius musician like you to do this, I believe it is much better than a hundred people like me." By the way, Mr. Zhang, I hope that after returning to China, if time permits, you can see if you can come to our national capital Chinese orchestra for guidance. If there is a master like you, we will definitely understand that there are still difficulties to be solved in the internationalization of national bands. ”

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "If you have a chance, I believe it will be interesting to discuss this issue with the teachers at that time." ”

When Lin Jiankai said this, he talked about a little bamboo flute by the way...... Anyway, I just had the opportunity to sit next to a master like Zhang Yu, wouldn't it be a waste of this precious opportunity to say goodbye without asking.

How can Zhang Yu say now that he is already at the level of a top master in the field of music, and there are not many people at home and abroad who can compare with him to be honest, and many questions can naturally help Lin Jiankai answer questions. This also made Lin Jiankai more and more surprised, Zhang Yu's insight was 10,000 times stronger than he thought...... Is genius really that awesome?