Xiang Shan She Gu香山射鼓 (The Sound of Drum in Temple Fair) 1981

Composer: QU Yun曲云
This piece is based on Xi'an drum music. In terms of the form, content, melody and playing technique, the piece follows ancient traditions dating from the Tang dynasty. This music was inspired by a traditional celebration, which takes place annually at the temple fair during the festival on the Guanzhong plain in Shaanxi province. The deep and devotional melody reflects a dignified praying mood. During the later part, the music imitates the rhythm of local drums and gongs that represent the festive atmosphere. This composition won the outstanding music award at the 6th Asian Music Forum.

QU Yun (b. 1946), a professor at the Art College of Shaanxi, is also a well-known zheng soloist and composer. Her representative pieces include 'The Sound of Drum in Temple Fair', 'Joy of Spring Breeze' and 'Lily Pound'. She holds several positions within the zheng society and other Musician's Associations in China
An amateur footage shot at Trekanten in Aalborg - Denmark - April 2010

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