1, tribute to the classic
This song will be familiar to the audience who are familiar with "Dragon Slayer", because it is not the first time that this song has been used in this film and television work. This song was chosen as the theme song in the 94th edition of The Dragon Slayer with Eternal Love. When the song rings, everyone has a feeling of watching the classic replay. The reason for choosing this song again is that the director pays tribute to the classics.
It should not be difficult for the audience who carefully watch the new version of The Dragon Slayer to find that the play is full of respect for the previous version, not only the theme song pays tribute to the 94th version, but also a lot of respect for some plots. It can be seen that although the director remakes the play, he does not regard other versions as opponents at all, but gives full respect to other versions, which is an attitude of learning and paying tribute to his predecessors.
Step 2 evoke memories
Memory killing is the most commonly used stalk in entertainment circle. No matter the variety show or the film and television works, there will always be some memories to evoke the memories of the audience and cater to the audience's preferences. I believe the new director has the same meaning. Choosing a remake of a classic drama is an attempt to arouse the audience's memories, as well as an attempt to choose nostalgic songs. It is obvious that the director wants to please the audience by evoking memories.
Although many viewers are watching the new version of The Dragon Slayer, it will inevitably remind people of the previous version. When the play was first broadcast, many previous versions were rummaged through by the audience. It can be said that the director used this trick very well and achieved the effect. Although everyone's preferences are different in comparison, no matter which version the audience likes, it is ultimately the recognition of Jin Yong's doyen's works.
Step 3 be in line with the theme
The reason why Emil Wakin Chau was chosen to sing this song "Sword is like a Dream" is that besides remembering and paying tribute, the biggest reason is appropriateness. Emil Wakin Chau's voice and the lyrics of this song are very suitable for this play.
I have racked my brains and can't think of any song that is more suitable as the theme song of "Eternal Dragon Slayer". However, the current Chinese music scene is not very prosperous, and it is even more difficult to rewrite such a song, so it is very appropriate to choose this classic old song by contrast.
Moreover, the singer of this song is also the lyricist and composer of this song, and has a good grasp of the lyrics and melody. Looking at the whole Chinese music scene, it is hard to find a singer who can sing this chivalrous spirit except Emil Wakin Chau. In everyone's mind, Emil Wakin Chau is a chivalrous man, and his voice and temperament are very suitable for this kind of songs.
The above three points are the main reasons why I think the new edition of "Dragon Slayer with Eternal Feelings" chose "Sword as a Dream" as the theme song. When I heard this song, I inexplicably thought of the first feeling of watching this drama. Many stories about this drama will come to mind, and I have an inexplicable sense of closeness, which makes me have a good first impression on this drama.