Krisstina Lin - Zhang Tai Feng (Chinese Zither 古箏)

An audition recording of my cousin, Krisstina Lin, playing the Chinese zither after two years of learning the instrument.

The song/piece is called Zhang Tai Feng, roughly translated to Fighting the Typhoon.

Personally, I haven't seen anyone perform this song/piece any better than her aside from professionals (and music teachers). I've seen others play it beautifully, but not better.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Zither
• GuZhen
• Krisstina
• Music
• 古箏
• Gu
• Zheng
• guzheng
• zhan
• tai
• feng

[rakkav]

I got to see this very instrument in Dallas, TX., just this past weekend (Sunday, July 12, 2010). I am astounded at the virtuosity of the instrument. I'm almost as amazed that some people here can find grounds to criticize the playing. While they know the style of the music being played and I don't, and while something this complex will always tend to hide its subtler elements if the complex elements are overdone, please don't be so elitist as to deny that this is a stellar accomplishment! :)

[zzeroxxero]

@rakkav Haha... I'm glad you enjoyed this instrument with deep appreciation. I am not a gu zheng player, but an all round musician, more focused on composition these days... and all I have to say regarding this is that everyone has their own interpretations and musicality, thus there will be unfounded criticism for even the best of the masters by someone who will insist their ways are best. :) They may be right or wrong, but the musician's musicality and interpretations never are.

[captinkoolaid]

is there a difference between the japanese koto and the chinese zither?

[zzeroxxero]

You know, based on visual, it seems there are less strings on the Japanese Koto, but otherwise I am not sure if the tuning is different. You could probably Google that info up. If it was tuned the same, I'd pretty much say it's technically the same instrument with a different number of strings.

[genieieiop]

Good, but the 扫药 part, the 扫is stronger than the playing itself, which is not good, for we cant really hear the main notes. On average, it is 5 star!!! Who disagree?

[ctohnofuugshetds]

the sao yao could be a whole lot clearer, but props on the dian tan. however, i noticed she replaced the harder dian tan section at 2:56 with simple yao zhi. the slow section could be much prettier.

other than that, good job to your sister!

[MrChenone13]

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[CrystallicXOX]

Wow,she plays very well,for someone who only learned for two years!Keep up the good work!I like it the way she plays the 'sao yao',it's very nice,although her version is a little different from mine:)

[mokonalubsvic]

you've only learned for 2 years? no wonder you're not very good..... technically you're adequate but musically... oh dear god. this is what happens when you don't learn from a good teacher -.-

[jeffjeff2955]

o my god. hands. flying. blur. jesus. crazy. i luv it.

[cherylkokokrunch]

This just inspired me to go play this song again! :D

[TheSunxet]

@rakkav what a coincidence! i live in arlington,tx C:

which pieces can you play?

[GuqinZheng]

The Tune is supposed to express anger. The begining sounds happy, but it is expressing the power of the composer's anger. Am I right?:)

[kenpen165088]

awesome!! Just love the way she play. Full of confidence. Really nice.

[disturbanite8]

This type of music makes me very happy.

[sherinfairy]

OMG tis song so nice lol haha my seniors they all also play tis song i think group 1 more nice but tis lady play so well!