| Singing Liuyang River Again is a famous contemporary folk song.This paper explores the version sung by the famous singer Lei Jia under the guidance of Professor Zou Wenqin.By analyzing the lyrics and Lei Jia’s singing,the author finds that this version extensively uses the phonetic features and singing skills of Hunan dialect,making the song more authentic and easy to attract listeners.First of all,this paper gives an overview of the creation background,songwriters and musical features of Liuyang River.The second chapter first introduces the main characteristics of Hunan dialect,such as no initial f and h,no confusion between n and l,no distinction between flat rolls and posterior nasals,no stopper vowels,rich and prominent tones.Then,this paper analyzes how Lei Jia uses these characteristics in singing,such as singing "song" as "go","Ran" does not emphasize the "r" sound,"He" sings "ho" and so on.The author believes that the use of Hunan dialect enhances the song,making it more natural and simple,and also more attractive to Hunan listeners.The third chapter discusses the singer of the song and the representative figures of different versions,and then discusses the Hunan dialect version of Lei Jia’s singing,and studies Lei Jia’s singing skills and the emotional expression of the song.Lei Jia pays attention to enunciation and pronunciation,imagination has a pictorial sense,and uses glissando to set off the role.The treble uses "send far" technique,and the bass "want to be strong first weak".Emotional expression focuses on lyricism,showing the revolutionary spirit and pride of the motherland,giving people the spirit of forging ahead.In short,this paper explores the version of "Liuyang River Sung Again" by Lei Jia and Zou Wenqin through the analysis of language and singing.The paper holds that the two artists skillfully integrate Hunan dialect and contemporary songs to create an interpretation that not only has local characteristics but also does not lose the spirit of The Times,which also provides certain enlightenment for the protection and development of folk music. |
