The creative source of "red songs" is folk songs, which determines that it is loved by ordinary people. From Jiangxi folk songs in Jinggangshan period, to "believing in heaven" in Yan 'an period, and then to the lofty aspirations of the motherland's liberation and reform and opening up, folk songs in different periods and regions constitute a variety of styles of "red songs", and people in different regions and nationalities can find their own tones in the "red songs". This makes "Red Songs" have a broad mass base.
"Red Song" has beautiful tunes and refined language. Almost every "red song" that has been handed down to this day has been sung by thousands of people and circulated by thousands of people, and it has become increasingly refined and mature in people's repeated singing. From this perspective, "Red Song" is not only a work created by artists, but also an art created by the people and an expression of their true feelings. Therefore, whether it is a word or a song, The Red Song is concise, simple, lively and beautiful.
Another outstanding artistic feature of The Red Song is simplicity. Simplicity is the characteristic of folk songs, and the "red songs" from folk songs not only inherit this characteristic, but also carry it forward. It comes from people's labor, struggle, life and entertainment, truly reflects people's thoughts and feelings, eulogizes the motherland, eulogizes the people and eulogizes the party, exerts touching power with straightforward narrative lyric, and shines with artistic light.
"Red songs" also have the characteristics of the times. The "red songs" produced in different times, whether melody or lyrics, are very close to life. The content of its lyrics certainly reflects the revolution, construction and life practice of different times, and shows a specific era; Its melody also reflects the real life and mental state of that period. For example, cowboys, guerrilla songs and Dongfanghong in the war years. My motherland during the construction period, turning over serfs and singing with their hands, the fifteenth moon, blessing the motherland, etc.
These artistic features of "Red Song" distinguish it from other music arts, and are also the basis of its unique aesthetic function and social education function. The singing of "Red Song" seems to have brought people to the war-torn years and to the hot construction site, reminding people of the heroes who gave their youthful blood and even precious lives for national independence, people's liberation, national prosperity and social progress, and at the same time giving birth to a kind of heroism and inspiring people to make progress. When people appreciate "red songs", they can not only enjoy their senses and body and mind, but also draw spiritual strength from them and be edified and educated. It can be said that "Red Song" is not only an excellent carrier to publicize revolutionary spirit and patriotism, but also a rare and good form of aesthetic education.
"Red songs" help people to establish a correct three views. Under the condition of market economy, many people unilaterally pursue the realization of self-worth and interests, and their ideals, beliefs and social responsibilities are diluted. Individualism, money worship and hedonism have become the values recognized by some people. This is incompatible with our nation and this era. What this era needs is the patriotic feelings contained in the "red songs", a positive and correct attitude towards life, the spirit of brave struggle for ideals and undertakings, fear of sacrifice and selfless unity. Therefore, singing "red songs" can promote people to form noble moral quality and generate great behavioral motivation.
"Red songs" help people carry forward the style of hard work. The spirit of hard struggle contained in "Red Songs" can play an important role in this respect. Like "snow-capped, wild; Plateau cold, food break; The lyrics of "The Red Army is an iron man and is not afraid of difficulties" truly describe the fine style and revolutionary optimism of the people and army of China led by China's * * * production party. Singing these "red songs" will certainly play a great role in carrying forward the style of hard struggle.
In a word, "Red Song" is an art form with unique charm and ideological connotation. While appreciating its artistic charm, we must dig deep into its rich ideological connotation and spiritual essence and give full play to its aesthetic and social education functions.