@article{ART002629375},
author={Kim, Minkyung and Kim Dokyung},
title={The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’},
journal={JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES},
issn={1229-3806},
year={2020},
number={69},
pages={189-212},
doi={10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Minkyung
AU - Kim Dokyung
TI - The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’
JO - JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES
PY - 2020
VL - null
IS - 69
PB - CHINESE STUDIES INSTITUTE
SP - 189
EP - 212
SN - 1229-3806
AB - This article explores the mechanism of change of symbolic meaning with the case of ‘Red Songs(紅歌),’ which has at least three different symbolic systems. The first is ‘Red Songs’ of Mao Zedong’s era. Here, it could be interpreted as “religious music.” Mao Zedong and the Communist Party of China were glorified, and musically sounded like a bright and energetic march. It was also sung mainly in official ceremonies such as national anniversaries. In addition, it was followed by special meanings such as overcoming hardships and adversity. The sublime, piousness and solemnity filled the ‘Red Songs.’ The second one was made up of ≪Red Sun(紅太陽)≫, which was very popular album in China in the early 1990s. Here, ‘Red Songs’ was a ‘trot’ with dance rhythm and disco flavor, and little praise for Mao was conveyed. Electronic instruments were mainly used, and the most popular singer sang. Many people listened to the song as a diversion, and even sang it with excitement at karaoke. The last one can be found in ≪China Red Song Show(中國紅歌會)≫, which was one of the most popular TV show in China in the late 2000s. Here, it was more like ‘moral song.’ Most of the ‘Red Songs’ appeared through the process of revising and deleting the lyrics. Songs that used to be hard to see as ‘Red Songs’ were included here. The meaning of universal ethics and morality was added to ‘Red Songs.’ These three kinds of ‘Red Songs’ have a distinct symbolic systems. The change in symbolic meaning may be the same process as the formation of a new symbolic system, as if a new “genre” is being created.
KW - Symbolic Meaning;‘Red Songs(紅歌);’ ≪Red Sun(紅太陽)≫;≪China Red Song Show(中國紅歌會)≫;Genre
DO - 10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
ER -
Kim, Minkyung and Kim Dokyung. (2020). The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’. JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES, 69, 189-212.
Kim, Minkyung and Kim Dokyung. 2020, "The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’", JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES, no.69, pp.189-212. Available from: doi:10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
Kim, Minkyung, Kim Dokyung "The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’" JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES 69 pp.189-212 (2020) : 189.
Kim, Minkyung, Kim Dokyung. The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’. 2020; 69 : 189-212. Available from: doi:10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
Kim, Minkyung and Kim Dokyung. "The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’" JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES no.69(2020) : 189-212.doi: 10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
Kim, Minkyung; Kim Dokyung. The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’. JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES, 69, 189-212. doi: 10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
Kim, Minkyung; Kim Dokyung. The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’. JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES. 2020; 69 189-212. doi: 10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
Kim, Minkyung, Kim Dokyung. The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’. 2020; 69 : 189-212. Available from: doi:10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
Kim, Minkyung and Kim Dokyung. "The Three Genres of ‘Red Songs’" JOURNAL OF CHINESE STUDIES no.69(2020) : 189-212.doi: 10.26585/chlab.2020..69.008
